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- *Don't miss training and info for new responders at the bottom of the page.
If you are interested in obtaining a red card for the first time please download and fill out the form below. This form provides the needed information to get the new responder set-up in IQCS, and on the radar for fire school and other training.
If you are interested in obtaining a red card for the first time please download and fill out the form below. This form provides the needed information to get the new responder set-up in IQCS, and on the radar for fire school and other training.
Fill out the highlighted portions of the form.
EmpowHR ID numbers are required on the form for FS responders. Instructions below on finding that number.
DOI ECI numbers are required on the form for BLM responders. Instructions below on finding that number.
Email the completed form to adam.forga@usda.gov.
If you are interested in being a READ/REAF, please see that page on this website. It will list the training you need to get started.
For other positions you maybe interested in, see the qualifications requirements page.
All responders must have at minimum the IS-700 and IS-100 FEMA courses. Please see the FEMA Courses page on this website to find and take them. You can email the completion certificates with your new responder form together when done.
New Responder 2025.pdfNew Responder Form
New Responder Form
Download the form to the left. Fill out at minimum the highlighted portions. Please use you cell phone and email that you will always be able to access. This is the information that dispatch and training centers will use to contact you regarding fire assignments and training selections.
The two buttons below with instructions will help you find your EmpowHR ID (Forest Service) or your DOI ECI (BLM) numbers you will need at the bottom of the new responder form.
USFS specific: Please note EmpowHR ID is a mandatory field on the New Responder Form.
USFS specific: Please note EmpowHR ID is a mandatory field on the New Responder Form.
How to find USFS Employee's EmpowHR ID, click on above button Connect HR.
How to find USFS Employee's EmpowHR ID, click on above button Connect HR.
1. From the Connect HR webpage, click on the “My Profile” button on the right side.
1. From the Connect HR webpage, click on the “My Profile” button on the right side.
2. You are now viewing your personal profile and the EmpowHR ID is shown.
2. You are now viewing your personal profile and the EmpowHR ID is shown.
3. All that is needed for IQCS is the 6-digit numerical ID.
3. All that is needed for IQCS is the 6-digit numerical ID.
4. The first two digits are the person's initials followed by numbers.
4. The first two digits are the person's initials followed by numbers.
DOI ECI
DOI ECI
How to find BLM Employee's DOI ECI number?
Login to DOI Talent
1. From the DOI Talent home page, click on your name in the top right.
2. From the drop down list, select "Profile"
3. ECI number will be shown under the "User details" window
Intro to Wildland Fire Support (Training for New Responders)
Intro to Wildland Fire Support (Training for New Responders)
General Information
Training and Qualifications - provides an overview of the qualification and standards process for wildland fire, the incident command system, and training resource links.
Wildfire Response - provides a video titled "What to expect on your first fire assignment?", lists of things to pack for your first assignment, and guidance on how to process time and travel.
Demobilization - provides information on what happens when you are released from an incident.
Supplemental Information
Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest New Employee Welcome Package.pdfNew FS Employee? See the RSF New Employee Welcome Packet
New FS Employee? See the RSF New Employee Welcome Packet
⬅️View or download the pdf
⬅️View or download the pdf
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