S 130 Field Day
Mar
19
8:00 AM08:00

S 130 Field Day

Kalamazoo Nature Center will be hosting an S130 Field Day on 19 March 2026, 0800-1630. The field day will review wildland fire tools, communications, safety, radios, weather reporting, ignitions, water pumps and hoses, constructing a fireline, and fire shelter deployment. Lunch is included. Registration is at the link below.

https://naturecenter.org/fire/#1769714339012-e5486729-35a7

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RT 130 Annual Fireline Refresher
Mar
20
8:00 AM08:00

RT 130 Annual Fireline Refresher

NWCG RT-130 Fire Refresher is for any wildland firefighter to renew their annual certification. Training will include review of fire shelter deployment, review last year’s local burns, sand table scenarios, and additional training modules.  

A pack test will also be administered for moderate and arduous ratings.  

Registration is located at this link: https://9726a.blackbaudhosting.com/9726a/Prescribed-Fire-Refresher-RT-130-Training

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S 130/S 190 Firefighter Type II Training
Apr
6
to Apr 10

S 130/S 190 Firefighter Type II Training

  • USFS Wellston Station (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Northern Michigan Fire Collaborative announces the upcoming offering of Firefighter Training and Introduction to Fire Behavior. These are required National Wildfire Coordinating Group courses to obtain Firefighter Type 2, Prescribed Fire Crew Member, and/or as a Michigan Certified Prescribed Burn Manager.

This in-person class covers all S130 material, including the field day & S190. It will be hosted at the USFS office in Wellston, MI from April 6 -10, 2026. The program cost of $250 includes materials and meals for Tuesday - Thursday.

Approval from your Supervisor is required prior to registration. Early registration is encouraged due to limited space. Registration is available at this website https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPo5sNutuOlV-w-CejesnLC4O4UjWGYEKERqJrIWsA9QMPzQ/viewform

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