The WFSTAR program is governed by the National Wildfire Coordinating Groups Training Division. The WFSTAR website is a collection of previous years, and new and updated videos. These videos and the accompanying instructor/student guide, are designed to be used in building a wildland fire refresher for your unit but can also easily be used as morning briefing, tailgate or other informal training. Videos are added every month. Topics are chosen based on immediate field relevancy.
Federal agencies each have their own policies on fireline safety refresher training. Below are each agency’s policy requirements:
Bureau of Indian Affairs
The BIA policy on refresher training is contained in the Bureau of Indian Affairs Wildland Fire and Aviation Program Management and Operations Guide (Blue Book), Chapter 12.
Bureau of Land Management
The BLM policy on refresher training is contained in the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book), Chapter 13.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
The USFWS policy on refresher training is contained in the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book), Chapter 13.
National Park Service
The NPS policy on refresher training is contained in the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book), Chapter 13.
US Forest Service
The USFS policy on refresher training is contained in the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book), Chapter 13.
Forest Service Fire and Aviation Qualification Guide (FAQG)
National Association of State Foresters
Local and State agencies (and those entities that fall under the states’ jurisdiction such as rural and volunteer) should check with your State Forester.