On this page you'll find Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher modules

Aerial Firefighting Use & Effectiveness Program

The intent of this training module is to deliver a message to the national fire community. The message includes a program that was developed to obtain data shedding light on possible efficiencies and inefficiencies so we can optimize our use of aerial assets. The Aerial Firefighting Use & Effectiveness Program is here for us.

National Rappel Program - Another Tool In The Box

The intention of this video is to introduce another tool to consider for operational, line-going, firefighters to increase efficiency thereby reducing exposure. The video explores the role the National Rappel Program plays in initial-attack, cargo delivery, medical incident response, and support for large existing incidents.

Another Tool In The Box - Training Exercise

The intent of this training exercise is to facilitate a discussion, where various suppression resources are evaluated and trade-offs considered, in response to a spot fire.

Stress Preparedness and Resilience

This video explores preparing for and managing stress using specific techniques for greater resilience.

Drones and Wildfire

An overview of the utility of unmanned aircraft systems and the adverse impact of unauthorized use.

FS Short-Haul: Supporting Our Own

This video is intended to introduce field operating employees to a new Forest Service emergency support resource. Short-haul is an extraction technique designed to lift injured or ill personnel from remote locations and transport them the shortest possible distance to medical/transportation resources.

Medevac Scenario Training Module

Edits to this version include: 1. A firm conclusion to the initial medivac scenario. The intent was to illustrate to the students that the first scenario is now longer part of the video and should only be seen as an example. 2. Arrows. Lots, and lots, of arrows.

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