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NWCG Position Task Books

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NWCG Position Task Book Catalog

NWCG position task books (PTBs) are a key component of the qualification process for specified NWCG positions. The PTB provides an observable, measurable, and standardized means to evaluate and document trainee proficiency. Evaluation Records and PTB Verification/Certifications may be completed in hard copy or electronically provided all documentation is available to the Evaluator.

NWCG member agencies maintain agency-specific position task books. These are available at: Agency Specific Position Task Books

Position Code PMS # Position Task Book Date Published Functional Area PTB Format
AOBD 311-17 Air Operations Branch Director 2009-06 AV Classic
HLCO , ATGS 311-18 Helicopter Coordinator or Air Tactical Group Supervisor 2022-04 AV Classic
HLCO , ATGS 311-18 Helicopter Coordinator or Air Tactical Group Supervisor 2022-04 AV Classic
ASGS 311-19 Air Support Group Supervisor 2009-06 AV Classic
HEBM 311-20 Helibase Manager 2018-10 AV Classic
HECM 311-22 Helicopter Crew Member 2009-06 AV Classic
ATBM , FWBM , SEMG 311-61 Airtanker Base Manager or Fixed Wing Base Manager or Single Engine Airtanker Manager 2018-10 AV Classic
ATBM , FWBM , SEMG 311-61 Airtanker Base Manager or Fixed Wing Base Manager or Single Engine Airtanker Manager 2018-10 AV Classic
ATBM , FWBM , SEMG 311-61 Airtanker Base Manager or Fixed Wing Base Manager or Single Engine Airtanker Manager 2018-10 AV Classic
ACAC 311-83 Area Command Aviation Coordinator 2009-06 AC Classic
ICT1 311-01 Incident Commander Type 1 2023-02 CGS Classic
ICT3 311-02 Incident Commander Type 3 2009-06 CGS Classic
ICT4 311-03 Incident Commander Type 4 2009-06 CGS Classic
SOF1 311-04 Safety Officer Type 1 2023-02 CGS Classic
LOFR 311-05 Liaison Officer 2010-06 CGS Classic
PIO1 311-06 Public Information Officer Type 1 2023-02 CGS Classic
RXMG 311-70 Prescribed Fire Manager 2020-10 RX Classic
RXB2 311-74 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 2024-05 RX Next Gen
ACDR 311-80 Area Commander 2009-06 AC Classic
SOFR 311-82 Safety Officer Line 2009-06 CGS Classic
CORD 311-56 Expanded Dispatch Coordinator 2009-06 DISP Classic
EDSP 311-57 Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher 2009-06 DISP Classic
EDSD 311-58 Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher 2009-06 DISP Classic
EDRC 311-59 Expanded Dispatch Recorder 2009-06 DISP Classic
IADP 311-60 Initial Attack Dispatcher 2009-06 DISP Classic
ACDP 311-67 Aircraft Dispatcher 2009-06 DISP Classic
FSC1 311-46 Finance or Administration Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 FIN Classic
COMP , PROC , TIME 311-47 Compensation or Claims Unit Leader or Procurement Unit Leader or Time Unit Leader 2016-10 FIN Classic
COMP , PROC , TIME 311-47 Compensation or Claims Unit Leader or Procurement Unit Leader or Time Unit Leader 2016-10 FIN Classic
COMP , PROC , TIME 311-47 Compensation or Claims Unit Leader or Procurement Unit Leader or Time Unit Leader 2016-10 FIN Classic
COST 311-48 Cost Unit Leader 2009-06 FIN Classic
ICPI 311-49 Incident Contract Project Inspector 2012-10 FIN Classic
PTRC , EQTR , CMSY 311-51 Personnel Time Recorder or Equipment Time Recorder or Commissary Manager 2016-10 FIN Classic
PTRC , EQTR , CMSY 311-51 Personnel Time Recorder or Equipment Time Recorder or Commissary Manager 2016-10 FIN Classic
PTRC , EQTR , CMSY 311-51 Personnel Time Recorder or Equipment Time Recorder or Commissary Manager 2016-10 FIN Classic
LSC1 311-33 Logistics Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 LOGS Classic
FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , MEDL , SPUL 311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Medical Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2012-04 LOGS Classic
FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , MEDL , SPUL 311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Medical Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2012-04 LOGS Classic
FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , MEDL , SPUL 311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Medical Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2012-04 LOGS Classic
FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , MEDL , SPUL 311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Medical Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2012-04 LOGS Classic
FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , MEDL , SPUL 311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Medical Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2012-04 LOGS Classic
FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , MEDL , SPUL 311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Medical Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2012-04 LOGS Classic
SECM 311-40 Security Manager 2009-06 LOGS Classic
INCM 311-41 Incident Communications Center Manager 2009-06 LOGS Classic
BCMG 311-42 Base Camp Manager 2009-06 LOGS Classic
ORDM 311-43 Ordering Manager 2009-06 LOGS Classic
RCDM 311-44 Receiving or Distribution Manager 2009-06 LOGS Classic
EQPM 311-45 Equipment Manager 2009-06 LOGS Classic
ACLC 311-89 Assistant Area Commander Logistics 2009-06 AC Classic
COMT 311-96 Incident Communications Technician 2009-06 LOGS Classic
OSC1 311-08 Operations Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 OPS Classic
DIVS 311-09 Division or Group Supervisor 2009-06 OPS Classic
STCR , STEQ , STEN , TFLD 311-10 Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 OPS Classic
STCR , STEQ , STEN , TFLD 311-10 Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 OPS Classic
STCR , STEQ , STEN , TFLD 311-10 Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 OPS Classic
STCR , STEQ , STEN , TFLD 311-10 Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 OPS Classic
CREP 311-12 Crew Representative 2009-06 OPS Classic
HEQB , ENGB , FELB , FIRB , HMGB 311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Felling or Firing or Helicopter 2024-05 OPS Classic
HEQB , ENGB , FELB , FIRB , HMGB 311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Felling or Firing or Helicopter 2024-05 OPS Classic
HEQB , ENGB , FELB , FIRB , HMGB 311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Felling or Firing or Helicopter 2024-05 OPS Classic
HEQB , ENGB , FELB , FIRB , HMGB 311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Felling or Firing or Helicopter 2024-05 OPS Classic
HEQB , ENGB , FELB , FIRB , HMGB 311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Felling or Firing or Helicopter 2024-05 OPS Classic
FFT1 , ICT5 311-14 Firefighter Type 1 or Incident Commander Type 5 2009-06 OPS Classic
FFT1 , ICT5 311-14 Firefighter Type 1 or Incident Commander Type 5 2009-06 OPS Classic
STPS 311-68 Structure Protection Specialist 2009-06 OPS Classic
PSC1 311-23 Planning Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 PLAN Classic
RESL , SITL , DMOB 311-24 Resources Unit Leader or Situation Unit Leader or Demobilization Unit Leader 2009-06 PLAN Classic
RESL , SITL , DMOB 311-24 Resources Unit Leader or Situation Unit Leader or Demobilization Unit Leader 2009-06 PLAN Classic
RESL , SITL , DMOB 311-24 Resources Unit Leader or Situation Unit Leader or Demobilization Unit Leader 2009-06 PLAN Classic
DOCL 311-25 Documentation Unit Leader 2009-06 PLAN Classic
IRIN 311-26 Infrared Interpreter 2012-10 PLAN Classic
TNSP 311-28 Training Specialist 2009-06 PLAN Classic
FBAN , LTAN 311-29 Fire Behavior Analyst or Long Term Fire Analyst 2017-05 PLAN Classic
FBAN , LTAN 311-29 Fire Behavior Analyst or Long Term Fire Analyst 2017-05 PLAN Classic
FEMO , FOBS 311-30 Fire Effects Monitor or Field Observer 2012-09 PLAN Classic
FEMO , FOBS 311-30 Fire Effects Monitor or Field Observer 2012-09 PLAN Classic
DPRO 311-31 Display Processor 2009-06 PLAN Classic
SCKN 311-32 Status Check in Recorder 2009-06 PLAN Classic
HRSP 311-62 Human Resource Specialist 2009-06 PLAN Classic
SOPL 311-72 Strategic Operational Planner 2011-06 PLAN Classic
GISS 311-77 Geographic Information System Specialist 2022-03 PLAN Classic
ACPC 311-88 Assistant Area Commander, Planning 2009-06 AC Classic
PETL 311-63 Prevention Education Team Leader 2009-06 PI Classic
PETM 311-64 Prevention Education Team Member 2009-06 PI Classic
INVF 311-66 Wildland Fire Investigator 2021-10 PI Classic
INVL 311-90 Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader 2021-10 PI Classic
STAM 311-16 Staging Area Manager 2008-05 OPS Classic
FAL1 , FAL2 , FAL3 311-91 Basic Faller or Intermediate Faller or Advanced Faller 2014-11 OPS Classic
FAL1 , FAL2 , FAL3 311-91 Basic Faller or Intermediate Faller or Advanced Faller 2014-11 OPS Classic
FAL1 , FAL2 , FAL3 311-91 Basic Faller or Intermediate Faller or Advanced Faller 2014-11 OPS Classic
RADO 311-97 Radio Operator 2019-09 LOGS Classic
INBA 311-65 Incident Business Advisor 2014-10 FIN Classic
DECK 311-85 Deck Coordinator 2009-06 AV Classic
ABRO 311-87 Aircraft Base Radio Operator 2017-10 AV Classic
LSC3 311-35 Logistics Section Chief Type 3 2017-10 LOGS Classic
FSC3 311-50 Finance Section Chief Type 3 2017-10 FIN Classic
PSC3 311-55 Planning Section Chief Type 3 2017-10 PLAN Classic
UASL , UASM , UASD 311-79 Unmanned Aircraft System Manager or Module Leader or Data Specialist 2018-10 AV Classic
UASL , UASM , UASD 311-79 Unmanned Aircraft System Manager or Module Leader or Data Specialist 2018-10 AV Classic
UASL , UASM , UASD 311-79 Unmanned Aircraft System Manager or Module Leader or Data Specialist 2018-10 AV Classic
FWPT , RAMP 311-92 Fixed Wing Parking Tender or Ramp Manager 2018-10 AV Classic
FWPT , RAMP 311-92 Fixed Wing Parking Tender or Ramp Manager 2018-10 AV Classic
ATIM 311-93 Aircraft Timekeeper 2018-10 AV Classic
RTCM , MXMS 311-94 Retardant Crew Member or Mix Master 2019-03 AV Classic
RTCM , MXMS 311-94 Retardant Crew Member or Mix Master 2019-03 AV Classic
PIO3 311-15 Public Information Officer Type 3 2023-01 CGS Classic
FSCC 311-146 Finance or Administration Section Chief Complex 2023-01 FIN Classic
LSCC 311-133 Logistics Section Chief Complex 2023-01 LOGS Classic
PSCC 311-123 Planning Section Chief Complex 2023-01 PLAN Classic
OSCC 311-108 Operations Section Chief Complex 2023-01 OPS Classic
PIOC 311-106 Public Information Officer Complex 2023-01 CGS Classic
SOFC 311-104 Safety Officer Complex 2023-01 CGS Classic
ICCI 311-101 Incident Commander Complex 2023-01 CGS Classic
UASP 311-78 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM PILOT 2024-01 AV Classic
CRWB 311-98 Crew Boss, Single Resource 2024-05 OPS Next Gen
RXB1 311-73 PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN BOSS TYPE 1 2024-05 OPS Classic
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Date: May 10, 2024
Contact: IFUASS Qualification and Curriculum Board (IFUASS) 

The 2024 revision of the NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515 is now available. PMS 515 standardizes the processes and procesures for interagency use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including pilot inspections and approvals. This publication is now available as a PDF for easy use offline.

References:

NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Memorandum 24-003: Removal of Type 1 Command and General Staff (C&G) Incident Position Qualification Pathways

Date: May 10, 2024
Contact: Aitor Bidaburu 

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide NWCG direction for removal of the Type 1 Command and General Staff (C&G) incident position qualification pathways to transition to Complex Incident Management (CIM). Responders may continue to utilize available NWCG pathways to attain Type 1 C&G qualifications until December 31, 2024.

References:

Memorandum 24-003

CIM Story Map

2024 Professional Reading Program

Date: April 26, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP) 

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program is announcing the 2024 Professional Reading list! The intent of the Professional Reading Program is to promote the reading and discussion of these books throughout the year. Discussion guides are provided and the corresponding Wildland Fire Leadership Levels have been identified.

The five books chosen for this year are: Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by William H. McRaven, The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee, Emotional Agility by Susan David, and Writing to Persuade by Trish Hall.

References:

Professional Reading Program

Wildland Fire Leadership Levels

NWCG Training Catalog now on Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Date: April 25, 2023
Contact: NWCG Training  

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) has migrated the training catalog from the NWCG website to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) as part of our ongoing efforts to streamline processes and improve efficiency. To facilitate this transition, the training catalog remains available on www.nwcg.gov through April 2024.

Starting May 2024, the training catalog will no longer be accessible on www.nwcg.gov. However, you can still access the complete training catalog by logging in as a guest to the WFLP.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal