Firefighters Complete Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher

Firefighters are preparing for wildfire this week by participating Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (RT-130) drills. Firefighters practiced several firefighting tactics including progressive hose lays, portable pump use and fire shelter deployment among other skills.

All firefighters annually retrain prior to fire season in order to focus line-going personnel on operations and decision-making issues related to fireline safety.  It's our agency's goal to have all firefighters work to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe and effective practices, and reduce accidents and near misses.

Firefighters in yellow gear are preparing equipment in a forested area with green foliage and a dirt path.
Firefighters work together to progressively extend a hoselay on a simulated wildfire. This task requires excellent communication and coordination between team members.
A group of firefighters in yellow gear listens to a leader during a training session in a sunny outdoor setting.
Firefighters receive briefing information from a drill proctor.
A group of firefighters in yellow gear is gathered for a briefing near a fire truck in a wooded area on a sunny day.
Firefighters receive briefing information from a drill proctor.
Firefighters in yellow gear are setting up hoses near a fire truck in a grassy area under a clear blue sky.
Firefighters, carrying hose packs, set a hoseline on the ground as they work to progressively connect additional hoses and extend the line along a simulated wildfire.
Firefighters in yellow gear are working on setting up equipment in a wilderness area, focusing on a hose and gear.
Firefighters work together to progressively extend a hoselay on a simulated wildfire. This task requires excellent communication and coordination between team members. 
Two rescue workers are seen assisting with a reflective thermal blanket outdoors, likely during a rescue operation.
Firefighters practice fire shelter deployment and mayday procedures.
The image shows several green tarps laid on the ground, with some smaller items nearby, set in a natural, grassy area.
Firefighters deployed training fire shelters to simulate being overrun by wildfire. 
A group of firefighters in yellow gear discusses equipment beside an off-road vehicle, with a stretcher visible in the back.
Firefighters review utility terrain vehicle (UTV) uses and configurations.
A group of firefighters in yellow gear is gathered, discussing around a vehicle in a training or outdoor setting.
Firefighters review utility terrain vehicle (UTV) uses and configurations. 
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