RT-130 acceptance is determined by each firefighter’s employer or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Knight’s Fire Safety RT-130 is aligned with the intent and learning objectives of annual wildland fire safety refresher guidance. Many employers accept professionally delivered RT-130 courses; however, acceptance varies by agency.
We recommend students provide their training officer with our RT-130 Course Summary (PDF) for review prior to enrollment.
No. This course is not an NWCG or CAL FIRE academy course and does not independently issue NWCG qualifications or Incident Qualification Cards (Red Cards). It is a professional, instructor-led RT-130 refresher aligned with national wildland fire safety principles.
No. Red Cards are issued by the employing agency or authorized sponsoring organization. This course provides documented RT-130 refresher training that may be used toward annual requirements if accepted by the employer.
Wildland firefighters
Engine crews
Firefighter II personnel
Fire Apparatus Engineers (FAE)
Contractor firefighters
Fireline support personnel
Heavy equipment operators (safety-focused participation)
Yes. All RT-130 courses provided by Knight’s Fire Safety are instructor-led, either in person or live online, and include discussion, scenario review, and operational context.
RT-130 may be offered in hybrid or online formats depending on enrollment type. See our Hybrid vs Online RT-130 page for details.
RT-130 courses are typically 4–8 hours, depending on delivery format and client requirements.
Yes. Students receive a Certificate of Completion and attendance documentation upon successful participation.
Registration information is available on our Registration & Pricing page or by contacting Knight’s Fire Safety directly for group bookings.