Locate the resources you need right here for your RAWS program. Get the current schedule for RAWS training classes conducted by our own RSFWSU staff. Find forms to open an account in WXx Weather, create a parts order list for your station, or automate your sensor rehab schedule. Download documents from our training classes and get technical information specific to the type of equipment you maintain. As well as helpful links to other websites used throughout the RAWS community.
RAWS Training Videos
Click the link below to watch training videos on the RAWS Quick Deploy stations.
RAWS Quick Deploy Station Training Videos
RAWS Annual Maintenance Training
RAWS Permanent Station Sensor Installation
Prerequsite to instructor lead courses
Prerequisite (to instructor lead training) RAWS and WXx Weather courses are available through DOI Talent, course number DOIU-7203-OLT-BLM. In DOI Talent, perform a search in "Wildland Fire Introductory Guides". This course contains overview guides for both RAWS and WXx Weather learning materials.
- The course and materials presented are a prerequisite for RAWS instructor lead training
- The course materials may be used as a refresher supplemental for those who may have already received RAWS instructor lead training
Non-DOI employees can still access the training but they have to be given access to DOI Talent first. Use the link below to request access.
Request DOI Talent Access for Non-DOI Employees
- This overview course guide is not intended to be used as a certification method for working on RAWS equipment in the field. To receive official certification please register for the instructor lead course on the Wildland Fire Training Site (see link below)
Instructor Lead RAWS Training
The RSFWSU provides syllabus, curriculum, training aids, and instructors for the RAWS maintenance training courses. These courses are offered six times annually and scheduled by the Geographic Area Training Representatives (GATR). This training is principally for customers who maintain their stations via RSFWSU Depot Service or Portable Return contract options.
PLEASE NOTE: All training applications and nomination packages must be submitted through your local area GATR. The RSFWSU office does not accept or process any training requests.
All nominations should be submitted 30 days prior to class date
WXx-Weather - Maintenance User Access Request Form
Allows the user to order weather sensors for annual maintenance and complete post trip updates in accordance with NFDRS within the WXx Weather system.
This is a printable form designed for the field tech to keep track of station maintenance for posting later to WXx Weather narrative.
WXx Weather Station Set-Up Form
This form is used to request a station build within WXx Weather once a new RAWS is purchased from a vendor. This form must be completed and sent to the RAWS Help Desk in order for a NESDIS ID, transmit time, and transmit channel to be submitted to the vendor for programming purposes.
Use this form to update station information and changes to a RAWS station. This form is also used to create a WXx Weather preventive maintenance schedule and a list of a parts/sensors that can be ordered through the RSFWSU Depot. This form must be filled out completely and as accurately as possible. ANY FORM WITH MISSING OR INACCURATE INFORMATION WILL BE RETURNED which will delay updating the station record in WXx Weather.
NOTE: For customers changing over to an FTS F6 station please refer to the station packing list to find the information necessary to complete the Station Update Form
Portable RAWS Shipping Label Request Form - link to online digital form
This form is used to request return shipping labels for portable RAWS that are on a Portable Return contract with the RAWS Depot. Complete the form and send as an attachment to BLM_FA_RAWSSHIPPING@BLM.GOV. Once processed, you will receive an email with printable shipping labels.
2024 Maintenance Service for Forest Service Portable RAWS
This document contains information regarding USFS portable RAWS contracts that are now supported by the Remote Sensing / Fire Weather Support Unit (RAWS Depot) starting October 1, 2021.
RAWS Field Guide Notes and Tech Resources
Select any of the following links for information taught at our RAWS training classes and for technical information specific to the type of equipment you maintain. Manufacturer-specific information posted on this website does not constitute endorsement. It is provided solely as a reference for users.
 | The Wildland Fire Management Information (WXx Weather) web-site is designed to support wildland fire organizations by providing current weather and lightning data, as well as historic fire occurrence data. In addition, the NWCG unit identifiers are maintained on WXx Weather. The WXx Weather module provides access to the weather data that is transmitted from the more than 2500 Remote Automatic Weather Stations (RAWS) located throughout the U.S. |
| MesoWest has been a source of North American weather information for millions of users from the mid-1990's through the present. We rely on hundreds of data providers who make available their provisional, non-proprietary data. Databases at the University of Utah and Western Region of the National Weather Service (NWS) store all the information. Software has been developed over the years by NWS and University of Utah staff to access, archive, and disseminate the information in graphical, tabular, and downloadable formats. |
| The Western Regional Climate Center, inaugurated in 1986, is one of six regional climate centers in the United States. The regional climate center program is administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Specific oversight is provided by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) of the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS). The mission of the Western Regional Climate Center is to disseminate high quality climate data and information pertaining to the western United States; foster better use of this information in decision-making; conduct applied research related to climate issues; and improve the coordination of climate-related activities at state, regional and national scales. |
| DCS Administration and Data Distribution System (DADDS) Federal, state and local agencies monitor the environment through the transmission of observations from surface-based platforms to NOAA satellites. Decision-makers in the areas of emergency response and resource allocation depend on the GOES DCS. This site is here to provide you background information and assistance in applying for access to and using the GOES DCS. |
