Wildfire Training

Basic Wildfire Courses

The Maryland Forest Service Fire Management Staff offers the NWCG certified training courses S-130 - Wildland Firefighter; S-190 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior; and L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline.

February 18 through February 21, 2025 - Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel MD

Registration Information

Work Capacity (Pack) Test & RT-130 Annual Wildfire Refresher

The Maryland Forest Service Fire Management Staff is offering the NWCG certified training courses RT-130 - Annual Wildfire Safety Refresher and Work Capacity Test. See the 2025 Pack Test Announcement below for registration details.

March 14, 2025 - Sandy Point State Park - Anne Arundel County
March 26, 2025 - Fort Frederick State Park - Washington County

2054 RT-130 and Work Capacity Test Announcement

Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy

June 10 - 13, 2025 - Garrett College in McHenry, MD

Registration will open to the public on March 11, 2025.

http://midatlanticfirecompact.com/

Online Wildfire Training

Some wildland fire courses are now available online and others are available in a blended learning format with both online and field/classroom training. For Maryland students only, the online agency training administrator is Timothy Cole. He can be contacted for assistance at (410) 533-8747 or timothy.cole@maryland.gov.

Wildfire Courses available from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG): https://www.wildlandfirelearningportal.net/login/index.php

National Incident Management Courses available from FEMA EMI: https://training.fema.gov/nims