Annual Fire Refresher (RT 130)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Everyone needs to sign up with the Contact person. There will be a limited amount of seats available.
MUST BRING: Hardhat, gloves and nomex shirt for the fire shelter deployment exercises.
Contact your local fire manager if you need to acquire any PPE before you come to the class.

Date	Day	Location	Time	Contact	Phone	Max Students
14-Apr-2026	Tuesday	KCC (Bly's Refresher)	10:00	Michelle Henry	541-219-1028	20
12-May-2026	Tuesday	KRD	10:00	Charlie Hescock	458-232-6455	30
13-May-2026	Wednesday	Paisley Community Center	10:00	Joel Johnson	541-219-0176	60
20-May-2026	Wednesday	KCC	10:00	Kyle Bonham	541-281-1045	20
27-May-2026	Wednesday	Chemult RD	10:00	Dustin Thompson	541-576-9948	20
4-Jun-2026	Thursday	Chiloquin RD	10:00	Alex Plascencia	541-219-1516	30
24-Jun-2026	Wednesday	TBD	10:00	LKV BLM Fire (not sure who)		50

BLM/FS/FWS/NPS - Local managers and line officers will personally communicate their expectations of leadership in fire management.
BLM/FS/FWS/NPS and ODF - Completion of refresher training will be documented including date of training, curriculum and names of participants.

The refresher will cover the following core topics:

AVOIDING ENTRAPMENTS
Study the risk management process as identified in the Incident Response Pocket Guide, e.g. LCES, Standard Fire Orders, 18 Watch Outs, Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) direction, Fire Management Plan policies, etc.
CURRENT ISSUES
Review and discuss identified "hot topics" and "national emphasis topics". Review forecasts and assessments for the upcoming fire season and discuss implications for firefighter safety.
FIRE SHELTER
Review and discuss last resort survival. Conduct "hands-on" fire shelter inspections. Practice shelter deployments.
OTHER HAZARDS and SAFETY ISSUES
Choose additional hazard and safety subjects, which may include SAFENET, current safety alerts, site/unit specific safety issues and hazards.

Contact the Operations Committee Chair if additional sessions need to be scheduled.