Firefighter Type 2 Online Training

Basic Wildland Firefighter Training Options to meet NWCG standards for Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)

(also known as “Firefighter Type II” or “Basic 32 Classes” or “Red Card”)

-----In Person Option-----

The Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA), in partnership with The Watershed Research and Training Center, is hosting an in-person Basic Wildland Firefighter Training over 5 days weekends on Sept 25-29, 2023.  There are limited seats available, so please apply by July 31 if you are interested. 

-----Self-Study Online Option------

  • There are five classes (S-130, S-190, L-180, IS-100, IS-700).

  • These courses will take approximately 30 hours to complete.

  • The first three NWCG classes can be found online at https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses. You will need to find these classes in the list and follow them to their online delivery.

  • The IS-100 is here https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c,

  • The IS-700 here https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b.

  • The last two classes are FEMA classes, so you will be prompted to create a FEMA SID (student identification number). You will also be asked for a DOMAIN, please select NWCG. There is nothing to it, just follow the steps and it will generate your number and send you back to the main page.

  • Once you have completed the classes and pass the quizzes, it will generate a certificate for each class. Please save these in your personal files for the rest of your career! Documentation of your trainings is very important. You will also be prompted to submit these certificates during the registration process for the event.

**In addition to the Basic 32 online classes, you will need a field day, a shelter deployment, and an arduous pack test. 

We will be offering the opportunity to take a pack test and shelter deployment during our RT-130 (Sept 23) and during the Tactical Drills Training (Oct 17-18). Space is limited, so the ability to complete these requirements through us is not guaranteed. Please let us know if you are interested in doing your coursework online and fulfilling these additional requirements with us by emailing asagala@tribalecorestoration.org.

To Stay "Current" in your Qualification:

  • You will need to complete the RT-130 annually. This is a 1/2 day worth of training.

  • You will need to deploy a practice shelter once a year (usually done at the RT-130).

  • You will need to take the arduous level work capacity test every year.

  • You will need to participate in a prescribed fire or wildfire within 5 years of taking the Basic wildland firefighting classes.

  • For those who have registered for TREX, a pack test will be offered on the fall Pre-Fire Training days.