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RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

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Ransom Road Fire Immersive Case Study

This module provides learners with an enhanced understanding of the Ransom Road Fire, which occurred on June 8, 1981. This Storymap is a supplement to the Ransom Road Fire video released in Fall 2025 for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR). Learners should watch that video before beginning this module.
Category: Case Studies
Core Component(s):
Fire and Aviation Operational Safety, Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
Estimated Delivery Time: 20 minutes
Video Length: 30 minutes

View the Randsom Road Fire Storymap.

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Intent:

This module provides learners with an enhanced understanding of the Ransom Road Fire, which occurred on June 8, 1981. This Storymap is a supplement to the Ransom Road Fire video released in Fall 2025 for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR). Learners should watch that video before beginning this module.

Facilitator Preparation:

  • Review the Ransom Road Fire video
  • Review this module’s tools and the Storymap.
  • Identify what resources are available to firefighters in your organization after a tragedy.
  • Consider additional activities and discussion questions relevant to the geographic location and your respective agency.

Facilitating the Discussion:

  • Show the class the Storymap. Scroll through it to display the maps, pictures, and videos. Alternatively, learners may use their cellphones or laptops with headphones.
  • Facilitate a small or large group discussion using the activity and discussion questions.
  • Present the scenario below and guide students through the exercise.

Conduct Activity (Optional)

  • Divide the class.
  • Give each group the Activity Questions.
  • Discuss group responses.

Activity Questions

  1. When was the last time you updated your final wishes or your will?
  2. Have you talked with your family about what to do if something happened to you?
  3. What resources are available to your organization in the aftermath of a tragedy?

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NEW! S-420, Intermediate Incident Management Available Now
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Date:  October 26, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Qualifications Management Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that S-420, Intermediate Incident Management (Instructor-led) is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal! This performance-based course is designed to prepare individuals interested in serving on a Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT).

Prior to attending S-420, students must be qualified as a Type 3 Command and General Staff, Unit Leaders, or Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS). Students will also be required to complete the prerequisite trainings ICS-300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents and one of the following:

  • S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams
  • O-305, Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team Introduction
  • H-337, Command and General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Teams

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S-420, Intermediate Incident Management (Instructor-led)

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Date:  October 23, 2026
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Please contact: NWCG SME Specialist

NWCG is seeking experienced wildland firefighters and support personnel to serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) initiative. IPTM aims to transition NWCG’s training and qualification system to a performance-based model by updating position descriptions, Incident Position Standards, Next Generation Position Task Books (Next Gen PTBs), and training where needed.

NWCG is currently recruiting SMEs for the Spring 2027 positions listed below:

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The Performance Support Package for this position was developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for release in January 2027.

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NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Geographic Information System Specialist (GISS).

The Performance Support Package for this position was developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for release in January 2027.

References:

NWCG Geographic Information System Specialist Position Page