Returning AD Handcrew Members Rookie School Page

Use this Checklist to access all the links required to complete your tasks:

Returning AD Handcrew Checklist with Links

Use this checklist to sign and upload once you have completed all your tasks: 

Printable PDF Returning AD Handcrew Checklist

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Printable SOP Signature Page 

2025 AD Handcrew Standard Operating Procedures

Rookie School Agenda  

What to Bring on First Day Rookie School 

• Valid Drivers License (Valid ID if you don't have a Drivers License).

• Arrive in athletic apparel to complete the Work Capacity Test (WCT).  Boots are not required for the Work Capacity Test (first day of Rookie School).  However, they will be required during Rookie School.

• Water and snacks (first day of Rookie School).  Water and meals will be provided during Rookie School.

What to Bring the Week of Rookie School (Recommended)

• Rain Gear (poncho, etc.)

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Bug repellant 

• Set of civilian clothes

• Belt (to wear Nomex pants properly and safely)

• Towel and shower essentials

• Boots (must meet wildland firefighter standards)

• Hygiene products

• Sweatshirt/jacket

• Extra t-shirts

• Underwear/extra hiking socks

• Baby powder/Gold Bond powder

• Pillow

• Any medications if needed

• Cell phone charger

What the BLM will provide during Rookie School

• Nomex fire pants and fire shirt

• Fire line pack (IA pack/web gear)

• Fire shelter

• Hard hat with chin strap

• Goggles

• Ear plugs

• Leather gloves

• Headlamp with extra batteries

• Fire aid kit

• Canteens

• 14-day bag (red bag)

• Sleeping bag

• Tent

• Grey sleeping pad

Physical Fitness  

Below are the following definitions for Medical Standards Requirements:

• Baseline Physical is your initial baseline physical examination by a physician - New Handcrew Members would fall into this category. 

• Self-Certification Physical is if you have had a Physical (Baseline or Periodic) within the last 3 years or less with a status of Sufficient. 

• Periodic Physical is a physical by a physician every three years.

Fire Busines will initiate physicals for AD Handcrew members that require a periodic physical if you do not meet the timeframe requirements to self-certify. 

Please schedule/complete your physical as soon as possible.

Monitor your Junk/SPAM Folders for emails.  

All Non-Qualified determinations require a standard risk mitigation/waiver process.

Email Fire Business at blm_nv_snd_firebusiness@blm.gov if you have any questions or concerns. 

AD Handcrew candidates will be paid for the Preseason Meeting and Preseason requirements including Rookie School.  Payment for all training will be completed after Rookie School (May). 

We will not be paying for travel for Preseason Meeting and Rookie School. All travel costs must be covered by the candidate.

Candidates will be classified as a FFT2-T (Firefighter 2 Trainee/New AD) or FFT2 (Qualified Returning AD).  

Please refer to the NIFC Website below for the AD Pay Plans 

AD Pay Plans | National Interagency Fire Center 

Allotted Hours for Preseason Training

Preseason Meeting: Maximum of 4.5 hours (varies for each AD)

Online Fire Refresher Training:  4 Hours

CPR Online Course:  4 Hours (only if you are not already CPR/First Aid Qualified for the year)

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Once you are complete with your AD Handcrew Checklist and review the AD Handcrew SOP, upload your PDF Documents here: Upload Checklist and SOP Signature Page Here 

Visit the How to Guides for information on how to scan documents properly

Note you must be signed into your google account to upload documents

See Announcements/Critical Due Dates to determine when all certificates should be uploaded to the AD website.    

Upload Training Certificates Here  

Note you must be signed into your google account to upload documents

It is employees responsibility to keep records of all training certifications.

Contact Fire Business blm_nv_snd_firebusiness@blm.gov if you require assistance with training or uploading certificates