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Tentative dates for RT-130 on the OSU Campus, Spring 2025, appear below.
Prerequisite: You must hold a NWCG qualification of Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) or higher to participate in this course. (If you completed FFT2 in this calendar year you do not need to take RT-130 until 2025.)
This year’s refreshers are currently anticipated to be offered as one-day events, including approximate 4 hours of classroom time, 4 hours of field time, and an hour for the work capacity fitness test. You need only attend one day.
Dates and Topics
- Sunday, March 16, 2025 (Tentative). In-person on OSU campus (location TBD). 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Fire behavior review, fire incident case studies, fire year in review, operational safety and LCES, shelter deployment, firefighting skills refresher, work capacity fitness test.
- Sunday, April 13, 2025 (Tentative). In-person on OSU campus (location TBD). 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Fire behavior review, fire incident case studies, fire year in review, operational safety and LCES, shelter deployment, firefighting skills refresher, work capacity fitness test.
Work Capacity Fitness Test Opportunities. (See About the Work Capacity Test for preparation and equipment recommendations.)
- Sunday, March 16, 2025 (Tentative). 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. OSU Campus. Meet at Hatfield Courtyard, on the west side of Richardson Hall.
- Sunday, April 13, 2025 (Tentative). 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. OSU Campus. Meet at Hatfield Courtyard, on the west side of Richardson Hall.
- If you need an alternative date for WCT, contact me (John Punches). I may be able to fit you in with the May 18 WCT for the new firefighter course.
Cost: $20 per person
Registration Required
- Registration for OSU’s 2025 RT-130 courses is not yet open. Check back for details.
- 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.
- Once registered you will receive the Zoom link.
Required Forms and Documentation
- Health Screening Form
- Copy of your most recent qualification card (photo or photocopy of both sides)
- Email the form and card to 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.
