2026 RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher

The RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher is meant to help firefighters stay focused on safety, decision-making, and risk reduction while working on wildfires. It reinforces safe practices and helps prevent accidents.

This training is required for certain positions to stay qualified, for anyone with fireline duties, and for those assigned to the fireline for non-firefighting tasks.

Refresher Video

In order to complete the annual certification process, please watch the virtual course. Once you have completed the course, follow the instructions below. 

A photo of wildland firefighters digging line

Using the map below, determine the administrator you need to contact. 

Panhandle Region: Jacob Pittman: jpittman5@unl.edu
North Central Region: Justin Nickless: jnickless2@unl.edu
South Region: Eric Moul: emoul2@unl.edu

Please also "CC" trees@unl.edu in your message so the Nebraska Forest Service can retain a record of your certification.

Email the appropriate contact answering the following four questions from the video:

1. How many gallons of retardant were delivered from the SEAT during the 2025 contract period?

2. What 3 months show the El Nino ENSO Probability trending stronger than the Neutral ENSO Probability?

3. Out of the 10 assaults on wildland fire personnel in the 20-year timeframe, what percentage was a firearm involved?

4. What incident in Nebraska involved a truck rollover?

 

From there, you will hear from the relevant administrator with your recertification.

A map of locations for test administrators to contact

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