Spring 2026 RT-130 opportunities are posted. Registration opens January 1.
Prerequisite: You must hold NWCG certification as a Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM), Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) or higher to participate in this course. (If you completed FFT2 in 2026 you do not need to take RT-130 until 2027.)
This year’s refreshers will be offered as one-day events, including 4 hours of instruction time (including shelter deployment training) plus an hour or so for the work capacity fitness test. You need only attend one day.
Dates and Topics
- Sunday, March 15, 2026. In-person on OSU campus, Peavy Forest Science Center. Room not yet determined. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fire year in review, fire incident case studies, operational safety and LCES, shelter deployment, work capacity fitness test.
- Sunday, April 12, 2026. In-person on OSU campus, Peavy Forest Science Center. Room not yet determined. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fire year in review, fire incident case studies, operational safety and LCES, shelter deployment, work capacity fitness test.
- BE PREPARED for a combination of indoor and outdoor activities.
- Bring a lunch – we’ll have just a quick break.
Work Capacity Fitness Test Opportunities. (See About the Work Capacity Test for preparation and equipment recommendations.)
- Sunday, March 15, 2026. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. OSU Campus. Meet at Hatfield Courtyard, on the west side of Richardson Hall.
- Sunday, April 12, 2026. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. OSU Campus. Meet at Hatfield Courtyard, on the west side of Richardson Hall.
- NOTE: we may shift time(s) of the WCFT to avoid inclement weather (i.e., we may do the fitness test before the RT-130 if morning weather is better).
- If you need an alternative date for WCFT, contact me (John Punches). I may be able to fit you in with the April 26 WCFT I conduct for my new firefighter students.
Cost:
- OSU students or employees: $25 per person
- Persons not currently affiliated with OSU: $55 per person
Registration Required
- Registration for OSU’s 2026 RT-130 courses opens January 1.
- Once signed in, note that there are two version of the registration form, one for OSU students and employees and another for persons not directly affiliated with OSU. Please use the correct form to ensure you can complete your registration.
- Note that the registration system may reference Union County, as that’s where my office is. This course is offered on the OSU campus.
- If you are a faculty or staff member who wants to enroll multiple persons (from your lab group, etc.) you may contact John Punches to make arrangements for group enrollment.
Required Forms and Documentation
- Prior to participation in the WCFT you will be required to complete this Health Screening Form. Printed copies will be available on site, or you’re welcome to complete it in advance and bring it with you.
- If your wildland fire qualifications are NOT managed by OSU or the NWSA, I will need a copy of your master record (from IQCS or IQS) or other official documentation showing your qualifications and their expiration dates. If you’re not sure what this is, contact me in advance of the class. Email this information to me at John Punches prior to your first class.
Need another date/time option? Contact me and I may be able to add sessions or point you to another option.
