Operations
ABRO	Aircraft Base Radio Operator, AD C
ACAC	Area Command Aviation Coordinator, AD L
AOBD	Air Operations Branch Director, AD K
AOBS	Aerial Observer, AD F
THSP	Air Space Coordinator, AD H
ASGS	Air Support Group Supervisor, AD J
ATGS	Air Tactical Group Supervisor, AD J
THSP	Air Tactical Supervisor – attached to ASM1, AD J
CREP	Crew Representative, AD G
CRWB	Crew Boss, AD F
DECK	Deck Coordinator, AD F
DIVS	Division/Group Supervisor, AD J
DZOP	Dozer Operator, AD H
DOZB	Dozer Boss, AD F
ENGB	Engine Boss, AD F
ENOP	Engine Operator, AD E
FALA	Faller Class A (up to 12” DBH), AD D
FALB	Faller Class B (up to 24” DBH), AD F
FALC	Faller Class C (equal to or greater than 24” DBH), AD I
FELB	Felling Boss, AD F
FFT1	Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss), AD D
FFT2	Firefighter Type 2 (Crewmember), AD C
THSP	Fire Lookout, AD D
FIRB	Firing Boss, AD F
HEB1	Helibase Manager Type 1 (4 or more helicopters), AD I
HEB2	Helibase Manager Type 2 (1-3 helicopters), AD H
HECM	Helicopter Crewmember, AD D
HLCO	Helicopter Coordinator, AD I
HMGB	Helicopter Manager, Single Resource Boss, AD G
OPBD	Operations Branch Director, AD K
OSC1	Operations Section Chief Type 1, AD L
OSC2	Operations Section Chief Type 2, AD K
THSP	Seat Coordinator, AD I
SEMG	Single Engine A/T Manager, AD G
STAM	Staging Area Manager, AD F
STCR	Strike Team Leader Crew, AD H
STDZ	Strike Team Leader Dozer, AD H
STEN	Strike Team Leader Engine, AD H
STLM	Strike Team Leader Military, AD H
STPL	Strike Team Leader Tractor/Plow, AD H
STPS	Structural Protection Specialist, AD J
TFLD	Task Force Leader, AD H
TOLC	Take-off and Landing Coordinator, AD E
TRPB	Tractor/Plow Boss, AD F
TPOP	Tractor/Plow Operator, AD H
WHSP	Water Handling Specialist, AD F

 

ABRO - Aircraft Base Radio Operator, AD C

Duties:

• Maintain radio or message links with appropriate incident functions.
• Ensures communications with all helispots.
• Receives orders for support and tactical missions.
• Establishes and maintains flight following procedures.
• Notifies takeoff / landing coordinator of incoming helicopters.
• Verifies daily radio frequencies with helibase manager.
• Maintains log of takeoff / landings, ETA’s, ETD’s, and flight route check-ins.
• Ensures aircraft timekeeping is completed.
• Notifies helibase manager immediately of any overdue or missing aircraft.
• Understands crash / rescue procedures.
• Coordinates aircraft departures from helibase with Air Tactical Group Supervisor.
• Monitors various radios and frequencies.

Position Needs:

• Qualified Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

 

ACAC - Area Command Aviation Coordinator, AD L

Duties:

• Coordinate with local unit(s) aviation managers, dispatch centers, and aviation facility managers.
• Monitor incident(s) aviation cost, efficiency, and safety. Ensures agency rules, regulations, and safety procedures are followed.
• Provide incidents, local Initial Attack forces and other interested parties with an area aviation plan that outlines Area Command aviation procedures and specifics of the area aviation operation.
• Allocates air and ground based aviation resources according to Area Command priorities and objectives.
• Ensures inter-incident movement of aircraft is planned and coordinated.
• Coordinate with local and adjacent initial attack aircraft bases and local dispatch to ensure that procedures for transiting incident area and corridors are in place. Ensure flight following procedures, entry/exit routes and corridors, hazards, frequencies and incident air space are known to all affected.
• Coordinate with incident Air Operations Branch Directors, dispatch, FAA, DID, and local aviation authorities and administrators to ensure that Temporary Flight Restrictions are in place, coordinated, and do not overlap. Ensures that potential risks of operation on, near, or within Military Training Routes and Special-Use Airspace have been mitigated.
• Ensures that a process in place for timely transmittal of incident reports and oversees the process to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Coordinates with incident, dispatch, and coordination centers to determine availability and status of committed and uncommitted aviation resources, and to give status reports and situation appraisals for aviation assets and resources.
• Coordinate with incident Air Operations Branch Directors, Communication Unitl Leaders, frequency coordinators, coordination centers and initial attack dispatch to establish coordinated aviation communications plans to ensure aviation frequency management.
• Coordinates and manages aviation program and operations if aviation assets assigned to Area Command.
• Coordinates the scheduling and movement of aviation safety assistance teams among incidents.
• Assists incidents by coordinating with Contracting Officers, local aviation managers, and vendors concerning a variety of issues (fueling, contract modifications, contract extensions, etc.).
• Coordinates with military officials and agency representative concerning the assignment, utilization, status, and disposition of military aviation assets.

Position Needs:

• Area Command S-620
• Satisfactory performance as an Air Operations Branch Director on a National Type 1 IMT and
• Satisfactory position performance as an Area Command Aviation Coordinator on a wildland fire incident.

 

AOBD - Air Operations Branch Director, AD K

Duties:

• Supervises all air operation activities on the incident.
• Requests declaration / cancellation of restricted air space.
• Operational planning for air operations.
• Prepares and provides Air Ops Summary Worksheet (ICS 220) to air support group and fixed-wing bases.
• Determines coordination procedures for use by air organization with ground branches, division, or groups.
• Establishes procedures for emergency reassignment of aircraft.
• Schedules approved flights of non-incident aircraft in restricted air space area.
• Informs air attack supervisor of air traffic situation external to the incident.
• Considers requests for no-tactical use of incident aircraft.
• Resolves conflicts concerning non-incident aircraft.
• Coordinates with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA).
• Reports special incidents / accidents.
• Arranges for accident investigation team when warranted.

Position Needs:

• S-470, Air Operations Branch Director
• Qualified ASGS
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

 

AOBS - Aerial Observer, AD F

Duties:

• Makes initial evaluation of fire situations, determines rate of spread, potential hazards to property and other improvements.
• Obtain briefing from work supervisor.
• Obtain materials, transportation and communications.
• Perform general field observations and maintain field map.
• Report hazardous situations.
• Monitor and record weather conditions.
• Monitor incident situation
• Report field data.
• Map and overlay production.
• Attend planning meetings.
• Maintain incident history on maps and narratives as required.
• Prepare ICS Form 209, Incident Status Summary.
• Provide documentation of situation unit activities.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor.

Position Needs (from FS 5109.17 Handbook):

• I-100, Introduction to ICS
• S-110, Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation for Non-Operations Personnel
• S-130, Basic Firefighter
• S-270, Basic Air Operations
• A-101, Aviation Safety
• A-102, Fixed Wing Safety
• A-105, Aviation Life support Equipment
• A-106, Aviation Mishap Reporting
• A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I
• A-109, Aviation Radio Use
• A-113, Crash Survival
• Qualified radio operator
• ICT4 or FOBS

 

THSP - Air Space Coordinator, AD H

Duties:

• Plots all current TFRs on sectionals. Assess situations involving classes of airspace, airport approaches and departures, flight schools, sky diving schools, congested airspace, special use airspace, MTRs and unpublished airspace situations, cruise missile routes.
• Contact involved ARTCC’s with assessment and discusses airspace coordination and TFR procedures.
• Coordinate the ordering of TFRs.
• Maintain log of all airspace discussions (for legal purposes).
• Distribute current TFRs when they overlap.
• Obtain copies of any airspace agreements involving land management agencies and military bases. Contact Scheduling activities (MTRs) or Controlling Agencies (SUAs) with maps of current TFRs.
• Provide briefing, discussing airspace deconfliction and procedures for handling intrusions.
• Check published NOTAMs with TFR requests and verifies that they are accurate, check NOTAMs on a daily basis.
• Brief IMTs, ATGSs and any other assigned pilots on the current TFRs and known airspace hazards.
• Coordinate with other agencies including non-participating agencies needing to fly within the TFR for routine operations.
• Receive reports of any intrusions; take immediate action with ARTCC and / or MilReps and Scheduling Activities / Scheduling Agencies.
• Assure that a SAFECOM be filed for any airspace intrusions; follow through with FAA, DOD, etc., as needed.
• Adjust TFRs on an as needed basis after conferring with the appropriate Air Operations Branch Director.
• Coordinate publishing a list of daily TFRs in the AOP.
• Follow requests for temporary towers; coordinate staffing issues with FAA, AOBD, and dispatch.
• Request FAA Regional HQ liaison when necessary.

Position Needs:

• Working knowledge of IAMS / CAHIS.
• Extensive aviation and dispatch background.
• Initial Attack Dispatcher.

 

ASGS - Air Support Group Supervisor, AD J

Duties:

• May also perform duties of AOBD, especially on Type 2 incidents.
• Gather initial information.
  • Identify the number and type of aircraft assigned, en route, and available.
  • Fire size
  • Identify Agency Administrator objectives, and coordinate with the Resource Advisor and the Local Aviation Officer.
  • Strategy as it affects air operations.
  • Identify fueling requirements.
  • Identify military training routes (MTRs) and/or military operation areas (MOAs) near incident.
  • Determine need for retardant support.
  • Fixed-wing permanent base.
  • Portable retardant plant at helibase or at an airport.
  • Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs)
• Identify existing organization/structure on incident.
  • Positions presently filled.
  • Qualified helibase, helispot, and airport managers, mixmasters, and other personnel.
  • Order additional personnel if needed.
  • Identify personnel training needs.
• Determine need for or validate TFR (91.137).
  • Initiate request through local dispatch, if not ordered.
  • Verify location, size, and type.
  • Update or recommend revision.
  • Release if not needed.
• Identify business management contracts and agreements.
  • Identify need for agreements if private land is used.
  • Provide for fiscal accountability by monitoring:
    • Daily cost for aircraft and equipment.
    • Water trucks, rental fuel tenders, and other rental equipment.
    • Portable air tanker bases and mobile retardant base
• Ensure compliance with agency and contract requirements.
  • Monitor pilot flight/duty hour limitations.
  • Implement work/rest guidelines.
  • Check for accurate completion of helicopter load calculations.
  • Ensure power checks are performed and documented.
  • Carding procedures (aircraft, pilot, and helitack)
  • Hazardous materials regulations
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements (flight crew and passengers)
  • Contract and rental provisions
  • Accident/incident reporting procedures
  • Flight invoice summary preparation and submissions
  • Helicopter operations checklist
• Assist in the development of an Aviation Communications Plan to include:
  • VHF-AM air-to-air
  • VHF-AM air-to-ground
  • VHF-FM air-to-ground (traffic control)
  • VHF-FM air-to-ground (helibase deck management and logistics net)
  • Identify frequencies and order as necessary
• Assist in development of medical plan.
  • Validate latitude and longitude to hospitals.
  • Radio frequencies of hospitals if appropriate.
  • Provide orientation and procedural briefing to medical, operations, aviation, and communications personnel.
  • Provide list of emergency medical technician (EMT) personnel available at helibases.
  • Provide list of medevac equipment available at helibases.
  • Identify primary medevac aircraft and crew.
• Assist and/or request safety review of air operations.
  • Crash rescue plan
  • Medevac plan
  • General safety briefing
  • General operations
  • Ensure briefing boards are complete.
  • Identify evacuation plan.
• Coordinate with local dispatch:
  • Provide for initial attack (air) if requested.
  • Obtain ETAs of aircraft, crews, and equipment.
  • Arrange for flight following of aircraft inbound and outbound from incident.
  • Obtain or develop flight hazard maps.
  • Input accident/incident reports for processing.
  • Check on status of TFR (91.137).
  • Obtain MTR and MOA information and request notification of scheduling authority.
  • Arrange for fuel.
  • Contact fixed-base operator (FBO) for support.
  • Arrange for technical inspections of operation, aircraft, and flight crews.
  • Arrange for maintenance inspections to get aircraft back in service.
  • Discuss and obtain information concerning retardant.
    • Ordering retardant
    • Gallons dropped per day
    • Aircraft costs per day
    • Aircraft availability per day (days off and maintenance)
• Conduct inspections and procedural reviews.
  • Helibase, air bases, and areas of operation.
  • Dust abatement procedures.
  • Carded and qualified personnel.
  • Fuel sites (grounding/bonding, fuel spill containment, etc.).
  • Inventory of equipment on hand (chase trucks).
• Assist in development of Air Operations Plan
  • Aircraft and crew availability and status.
  • Capabilities and limitations for logistical and tactical missions.
• Identify need for additional operational bases.
  • Helibases
  • Helitorch site
  • Retardant operations
  • Water dipping or pumping sites
  • Medevac site (to meet ambulance)
  • Very important person (VIP)/media site
  • Helispots
  • Airport space needs
  • Mobilization area, initial attack personnel, paracargo, etc.
• Facilitate debriefings/after action reviews (AARs).
  • Appraisal of capabilities
  • Estimate of time frames for mission accomplishment
  • Lessons learned
• Identify aircraft, crews, and equipment for demobilization.
  • Time when surplus
  • Arrange for closeout inspection of equipment.
  • Complete taskbooks and performance evaluations and discuss with subordinates.
• Supports and manages helibase and helispots operations including: 1)fuel and other supplies, 2) maintenance and repair of helicopters, 3) retardant mixing and loading, 4) maintaining records of helicopter activity, and 5) providing enforcement of safety regulations.
• Insures compliance with agency and contract requirements (load calculations, carding procedures, haz-mat regulations, PPE, invoice preparation and submission, etc.).
• Assists in aviation communications plan.
• Coordinates with finance section on rental agreements, daily cost, etc.
• Coordinates with supply section on ordering / delivery of supplies, labeling cargo destinations.
• Coordinates with ground support on water tenders / fuel tenders, other vehicle needs.
• Arranges for security at operational areas.
• Provides medevac information for incident.
• Obtains support services fro communications equipment.
• Obtains / develops flight hazard maps.
• Coordinates with FAA on obtaining portable towers and controllers.
• Identifies helibases and helispots
• Identifies need for additional operational bases (dip sites, helispots, helibases, airport space needs, etc.).

Position Needs:

• Qualified Helibase Manager Type 1 (HEB1)
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

 

THSP - Air Tactical Supervisor, AD J

Duties:

• Coordinates rotor-wing resources in conjunction with fixed-wing airtankers
• Coordinates with ATP to maintain safe & effective aerial operations
• Provides oversight, supervision, direction to and is responsible for safety and coordination of all aerial resources assigned to incident(s) when they are in flight.
• Provides leadership, information, and coordination with management and ground-based personnel regarding incident tactical aircraft operations, performance and safety.
• Serves as airborne IC until qualified ground personnel assume responsibility.
• Coordinates strategy and tactics with management or IMT.
• Determines and recommends resource needs while over incidents.
• Maintains communication with ground forces, assigned aircraft, and dispatching organization.
• Recommends and defines boundaries of Temporary Flight Restriction.
• Evaluates fuel types, terrain, fire weather, current and expected fire behavior for effective aerial size up, suppression, and coordination with ground or management personnel.
• Coordinates with fire managers identifying priorities, values at risk, ground and aerial restrictions on incident assignments.
• Provides risk assessment and mitigates unacceptable safety risks for aerial and ground personnel.
• Provides input to IMT for current and future cost effective performance, utilization, mobilization and demobilization of aerial resources.
• Coordinates with incident and agencies for scheduling briefings, and debriefings of assigned flight crews.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness during low level operations
• Assures flight crews receive briefing on incident objectives prior to implementing operations.

Position Needs:

• Qualified ATGS
• ASM/CRM Training: Annual refresher, training every 3 years
• Agency SOP Training: Annually
• Flight check review annually
• ICT3 qualified
• DIVS qualified
• STCR/TFLD qualified

 

CREP - Crew Representative, AD G

Duties:

• Provide for the safety and welfare of assigned personnel during the entire period of supervision.
• Gather information about assigned resources and brief assigned crew supervisors.
• Represent agency in absence of IARR in agency specific decisions.
• Inform Command and General Staff of crew capabilities.
• Request additional Crew Representative if assigned crews are separated by location or operational period and Crew Representative needs cannot be met.
• According to agency policy and type of crew, will perform the duties and responsibilities of crew supervisor as needed.
• Coordinate the completion of accident and injury forms and other claims.
• Coordinate the rest and recuperation (R&R) needs for the crews.
• Coordinate timekeeping and payroll needs.
• Resolve problems, conflicts, and complaints identified by assigned resources and / or incident command.
• In absence of IARR, contact home agency within 12 hours after arriving at incident and inform of situation, status, personnel problems, and location.
• Serve as liaison or advisor between crews and Strike Team / Task Force Leader.
• Evaluate crews and crew supervisor’s performance and safety practices during tactical operations and review crew supervisors on a daily basis.
• Confirm demobilization instructions and notify ISRR.
• Contact home agency with status of travel schedule.
• Ensure all paperwork and documentation is completed before disassembly of crews.

Position Needs:

• Qualified Single Resource Boss, Crew
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

 

CRWB - Crew Boss, AD F

Duties:

• Serves as a supervisory wildland firefighter on a handcrew. During initial attack fire suppression activities, locates fireline, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine and pump operations, tree falling and holding/patrol/mop up operations. Uses a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques to actively suppress fires. May participate in prescribed fire operations. May be required to be a fully qualified chain saw operator.
• Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. When positioning and deploying personnel and equipment, recommends best approaches and practices to use in protection of the values at risk.
• Makes initial evaluation of fire situations, determines rate of spread, potential hazards to property and other improvements, suppression method to use, hose lays, deployment of crew, point of initial attack, type of tools to use and application of water.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations. Accomplishes emergency repairs as necessary to permit continued use of equipment. In those instances when the apparatus cannot be used effectively in suppressing the fire, the incumbent takes appropriate control action in attacking the fire.
• Operates a variety of motor vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, crew members, etc.
• Performs basic first aid.
• Provides technical and administrative supervision to handcrew or prescribed fire crew, typically comprised of 20 persons. The incumbent spends at least 25% of the time on supervisory duties. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of the employees. Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Hears and resolves minor complaints from employees. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and recommends other action in more serious cases. Identifies and provides for training needs. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of work directed.
• Must have knowledge of supervisory policies, procedures and methods in order to manage a diverse workforce.
• Knowledge of strategies, tactics, and suppression methods used in containment and control of wildfires and wildland fires in order to relay assignments to crew members, accurately evaluate rapidly changing fire circumstances, determine when/if additional forces may be needed, or determine when circumstances warrant withdrawal of crew to a safe location.
• Knowledge of fire behavior including causes of wildland fire, influence of temperature, humidity, wind, topography, slope and fuel moisture conditions, and fuels in order to know where to attack the fire, build fire line, where to be positioned to manage a wildland fire, and to identify hazards.
• Knowledge of accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life.
• Knowledge of agency and interagency qualification, position task book requirements and procedures adopted by the NWCG.
• Knowledge of the organization and the function of cooperative interagency fire organizations such as federal, state and local governments to facilitate wildland fire operations in a multi-jurisdictional setting.
• Duties involve rigorous fieldwork requiring above average physical performance, endurance and superior conditioning. Work requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar strenuous activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity.
• Duties include demands for strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Operation of some specialized fire equipment can place extended physical stress on incumbent during fire activities.
• The work is primarily performed in forest and range environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with vegetation, and in smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures vary from above 100 degrees F to below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Personnel must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor sleeping and eating conditions and unpredictable sets of circumstances. Incumbent may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (boots, hardhat, gloves, flame resistant clothing, etc.) Work may require travel by light fixed-wing or rotor wing aircraft.
• Obtain travel and personnel paperwork.
• Check-in at incident.
• Attend operational briefings.
• Receive briefing from supervisor.
• Brief subordinates on tactical assignment, fuels, topography, weather, safety zones and escape routes throughout the operational period.
• Apply skill and knowledge of fireline tactics and equipment to the assignment.
• Keep supervisor informed of progress, changes in conditions, fire behavior and special events.
• Complete fireline construction assignment.
• Patrol fireline for spot fires and slopovers.
• Brief relief forces.
• Ensure health and welfare of crewmembers.
• Arrange for logistical support when needed.
• Complete personnel evaluations.
• Complete ICS-214 form.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• S-230, Crew Boss
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• Qualified as an FFT1

 

DECK Deck Coordinator, AD F

Duties:

• Coordinates helibase landing area for personnel and cargo movement.
• Establishes emergency landing areas.
• Insures crash / rescue procedures are understood by deck personnel.
• Establishes and marks landing pads.
• Insures sufficient personnel are available to load / unload personnel / cargo safely.
• Insures posting of deck area.
• Provides for vehicle control.
• Supervises deck personnel, load masters, parking tenders.
• Insures dust abatement measures are met.
• Insure proper manifesting and load calculations are completed.
• Insures air traffic control operation is coordinated with TOLC.

Position Needs:

• Qualified TOLC.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

 

DIVS - Division/Group Supervisor, AD J

Duties:

• Obtain briefing from Branch Director, Operations Section Chief or Incident Commander.
• Identify resources assigned to division / group.
• Identify kind, type and number of resources required to achieve control objectives.
• Review division / group assignments and consider span-of-control.
• Identify and evaluate improved properties and structures requiring protection.
• Brief subordinates and assign tasks.
• Implement Incident Action Plan for division / group.
• Obtain briefing from person being relieved.
• Supervise division / group resources.
• Determine need for assistance on assigned work task.
• Coordinate activities with adjacent division / groups and air operations.
• Submit situation and resources status information to Brand Director or Operations Section Chief.
• Report special occurrences or events (accidents, structure / improved property loss or damage, sickness, etc.) to immediate supervisor.
• Resolve logistics problems with the division / group.
• Participate in the development of the Incident Action Plan.
• Respond to information requests from other organizational elements.
• Update replacement on progress.
• Evaluate performance of subordinates.
• Ensure all personnel and equipment time records ae complete and submitted in a timely manner.
• Consider demobilization needs throughout the incident.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with Branch Director or Operations Section Chief and brief subordinates.
• Attend agency debriefings depending on complexity and / or as requested.

Position Needs:

• S-339, Division / Group Supervisor
• S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
• Qualified as a Task Force Leader or ICT3 or ICT4 and any two Strike Team Leader positions (one must be STCR or STEN) AND
• Successful position performance as a Division / Group Supervisor on a wildland incident.

 

DZOP - Dozer Operator, AD H

Duties:

• Attend operational period briefings
• Obtain briefing from supervisor.
• Use tactics applied to structure protection.
• Operates dozer during fire suppression operations.
• Submit situation and resource status information to supervisor.
• Brief relief resource on progress, reference points and hazards or special considerations.
• Establish communication links.
• Ensure transportation needs are met as specified in the IAP.
• Maintain equipment and ensure fire readiness.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor.

Position Needs:

 

DOZB - Dozer Boss, AD F

Duties:

• Inspect dozer before and after operational period and notify supervisor of any corrective action needed for dozer readiness.
  • Determine if any parts are worn, out of adjustment, or otherwise unacceptable.
  • Examine the protective equipment of dozer and operator for serviceability.
  • Complete inspection forms and note all unsafe items.
  • Determine dozer readiness for fireline duty, either day or night.
  • Check against agency specific guidelines.
• Assure clear communications by review and training of hand signals with operators, swampers, and spotters before they try to use them.
• Identify and mitigate hazards associated with dozer operations.
• Complete sizeup in determining what tactics will be used, decisions, and actions required before beginning attack.
  • Single machine
  • Multiple dozers
  • Multiple types of equipment
• Locate and construct safety zones using dozer. Safety zones are of adequate size according to fuel type, terrain, and burning conditions.
• Locate and flag fireline for dozers to construct, given a portion of fire perimeter and general instructions as to fireline location and standards, using clinometer, compass, map, or global position system (GPS).
• Consider constructed improvements in dozer use.
  • Take the necessary precautions to prevent dozer damage to fences, underground utilities, above ground utilities, archaeological and historical sites, paved roads, railroad tracks, structures, and other constructed improvements.
  • Recognize the safety hazards to dozer and personnel when using dozer around constructed improvements and take necessary precautions.
  • Determine appropriate actions based on property ownership.
• Use dozers tactically.
  • Construct fireline safely, effectively, and to established standards.
  • Meet assignment objectives.
  • Identify environmental concerns and recommend mitigation measures.
• Keep supervisor advised of progress, problems, and potentially dangerous situations in dozer use, including:
  • Availability of equipment
  • Dozer availability and location
  • Standards of line completed
  • Status of dozer progress in area of assignment
  • Dozer lines, waterbarred or not
  • Logistic needs, e.g., fuel, parts, relief operator
  • Down time per dozer
• Receive feedback from supervisor in dozer use regarding:
  • Overall incident status
  • New assignment
  • Disposition and estimated time of arrival (ETA) of any equipment/ supplies / personnel ordered
  • Evaluation of work accomplished
  • Special instructions
  • Safety considerations
• Follow fueling of equipment precautions as necessary.
• Ensure operator follows safe loading and unloading procedures and parks dozer in secure area.
• Keep and record equipment and personnel time in dozer use.
• Attend operational briefings.
• Receive briefing from supervisor.
• Identify capability of dozer.
• Adhere to standard line construction and good dozer management practices.
• Identify environmental problems and recommend measures to reduce problem.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• S-230, Crew Boss
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• Qualified as an FFT1

 

ENGB - Engine Boss, AD F

Duties:

• Identify tactical capability and limitations of engine.
• Identify capability and limitations of assigned personnel.
• Compare engine attack method alternatives to type of assignment.
• Apply different types of indirect and direct engine tactics.
• Know the capabilities, characteristics, and application techniques of the various fire suppressant agents used, (e.g., wet water, foam, gel, blankets, etc.) in engine operations.
• Make specific tactical assignments for engine.
  • Make assignments based on specific instructions from supervisor.
• Develop alternatives to primary plan based on the possibility of engine/equipment breakdown or failure.
• Make specific assignments to protect structures (residences, barns, garages, outbuildings).
  • Placement of engine, personnel, hose
  • Evaluate and triage structures.
  • Identify special hazards (propane tanks, power lines, hazardous materials).
  • Structure preparation
  • Application of chemical agents (foam, gel)
  • Defensible space
  • Escape/emergency evacuation (cut and run)
  • Refuge/shelter considerations (fire shelter, vehicle, structure)
  • Entrapment avoidance
  • Water source availability
• Check engine communications systems. Ensure compatibility and operation.
• Locate water sources and check for volume, cleanliness, and permission from owner to use water source in engine resupply.
• Sustain water and chemical agent supply for engine assignment.
• Maintain a supply of water to the fire, particularly on critical areas of the line.
  • Static supply (lakes, hydrants, creeks, folda- tanks, etc.)
  • Mobile supply (water tender shuttle)
  • Obtain engine maintenance schedule and ensure engine is maintained.
• Coordinate and communicate with various fireline and support personnel required for engine assignment.
• Identify and correct performance deficiencies regarding equipment maintenance, mopup, driving, retardant operations, water source, and supply system.
  • Complete assignment within time frame established by incident action plan.
• Direct engine operations in accordance with agency/unit standard operating procedures.
• Attend operational briefings.
• Receive briefing from supervisor.
• Develop plan to protect structures.
• Coordinate and communicate with a adjacent forces.
• Locate and map water sources.
• Identify and correct performance deficiencies.
• Ensure engine is maintained.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• S-230, Crew Boss
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• Qualified as an FFT1

 

ENOP - Engine Operator, AD E

Duties:

• Drive engine to fire locations.
• Performs or directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, appropriate nozzle use, effective use of water and additives.
• Inspects, checks, services and adjusts the pump, hose lays, tank and reels for equipment readiness.
• Inspects and services hand fire tools.
• Identify capability of engine and assigned personnel.
• Coordinate and communicate with adjacent forces.
• Locate and map water sources.
• Identify and correct performance deficiencies.

Position Needs (from FSH 5109.17):

• Qualified FFT1
• Satisfactory performance and ENOP Trainee.
• May include attendance at the Geographic Area Engine Academy.

 

FALA - Faller Class A (up to 12” DBH), AD D

Duties:

• Receive briefing from supervisor.
• Participate in organized and coordinated crew tactical actions.
• Rearrange and remove fuels near the fireline to reduce threat of spotting or slopovers.
• Participate in reducing the threat of fire exposure to improved properties.
• Follow established procedures in securing the fireline.
• Locate and suppress fire within the assigned area.
• Detect or locate hot materials or burning fuels.
• Maintain communications with designated personnel.
• Identify situations which warrant immediate action and / or reporting.
• Assume responsibility for fire tools, equipment and gear.
• Assume responsibility for safety and welfare of yourself and others. Report any threat.
• Follow safety procedures for transporting personnel and equipment.
• Follow local policies to maintain environmental quality
• Falls small sized woody material *up to 12 inch dbh).

Position Needs:

• Geographic Area chainsaw certification as a Faller A.

 

FALB Faller Class B (up to 24” DBH), AD F

Duties:

• Check-in at incident.
• Get briefing from supervisor.
• Inspect assigned equipment and supplies
• Falls moderate size woody material with chainsaw, 12 – 24 inch dbh.

Position Needs:

• Geographic Area chainsaw certification as a Faller Class B.

 

FALC Faller Class C (equal to or greater than 24” DBH), AD I

Duties:

• Demonstrate proficiency in advanced maintenance and troubleshooting in the field.
  This may include but is not limited to:
• Clutch replacement
  Fuel/spark/air
• Starter assembly
• Bar stud
• Performance problem troubleshooting
• Minor mechanical problem correction
• Develop a work plan and present a briefing to the appropriate personnel on cutting operation.
• Demonstrate proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) to a predetermined lay.
  • Apply chain saw situational awareness (sizeup).
  • Verbalize the work plan.
  • Perform a stump analysis.
• Demonstrate proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) 90 degrees off its plumbed lean.
  • Apply chain saw situational awareness (sizeup).
  • Verbalize the work plan.
  • Perform a stump analysis.
• Demonstrate proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) employing the double-cut method.
  • Apply chain saw situational awareness (sizeup).
  • Verbalize the work plan.
  • Perform a stump analysis.
• Demonstrate proper chain saw handling and vary facing techniques to successfully accomplish felling a tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) considering lack of top weight and lean.
  • Apply chain saw situational awareness (sizeup).
  • Verbalize the work plan
  • Perform a stump analysis.
• Demonstrate proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a heavy leaning tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) employing a side-boring, back cut technique.
  • Apply chain saw situational awareness (sizeup).
  • Verbalize the work plan.
  • Employ double-cutting method, if possible.
  • Perform a stump analysis.
• Demonstrate proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a fire-weakened tree (greater than 24-inch dbh).
  • Apply chain saw situational awareness (sizeup).
  • Verbalize the work plan.
  • Employ double-cutting method, if possible.
  • Perform a stump analysis.
  • Successfully mitigate a hang-up tree.
  • Apply chain saw situational awareness (sizeup).
• Verbalize the work plan.
  • Utilize alternative methods, if needed.
  • Avoidance (flagging, appropriate notification, etc.)
  • Fireline explosives
  • Heavy equipment

Position Needs:

• Geographic Area chainsaw certification as Class C Faller.

 

FELB Felling Boss, AD F

Duties:

• Examine felling saw, tools, and supplies for completeness, serviceability, and safety. Saw is typical of the type used by industry fellers. Inspection forms are complete and all unsafe items noted.
• Initiate corrective action needed to ready felling crew for task assignment.
• Correct deficiencies based on inspection of saw, tools, and supplies and analysis of need to complete task or assignment.
• Keep the supervisor advised of felling crew progress, problems, and potentially dangerous situations.
• Follow coordination/ communication guidelines.
• Coordinate felling and bucking progress with other supervisors in area.
• Coordinate according to directions/instructions from supervisor.
• Evaluate any felling and bucking problems relating to personnel, equipment maintenance, fire activity, and hazards.
• Take positive action to correct or avoid felling and bucking problems. Felling and bucking is accomplished safely, effectively, and to desired standards.
• Keep and record felling equipment and personnel time of each operational period.
• Forms are complete and accurate to the satisfaction of the Equipment Time Recorder, supervisor, and agency requirements.
• Attend operational briefing.
• Obtain briefing from supervisor.
• Ensure assigned resources arrive at assignment location.
• Assess sawyer capabilities prior to fireline assignment.
• Adjust felling crew organization to meet changing considerations within guideline constraints from supervisor.
• Ensure proper use, safety, servicing and maintenance of felling equipment.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• S-230, Crew Boss
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• Qualified as an FFT1

 

FFT1 Firefighter Type 1 (squad boss), AD D

Duties:

• Brief subordinates on tactical assignment, fuels, topography, weather, safety zones and escape routes throughout the operational period.
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of subordinates during assignments, especially when separated from the balance of the crew.
• Develop instantaneous tactics as required by the fuel type, weather, terrain conditions, in conjunction with defined strategy received from supervisor.
• Properly use portable or mobile multi-channel radio.
  • Use correct nomenclature.
  • Correctly prepare radio for operation.
  • Successfully complete radio check.
  • Select proper channel.
  • Make appropriate adjustments (squelch/volume).
  • Change location to improve reception/transmission (as needed).
  • Protect radio from damage at all times.
  • Use proper radio procedures and techniques.
  • Exercise proper radio discipline.
  • Describe agency procedures for emergency notification (emergency traffic).
  • Describe limitations of radio communications.
• Properly use maps and compass.
  • Accurately determine local declination.
  • Use compass to point to true north.
  • Accurately orient map using compass, landmarks, improved properties, streets, access roads, and topographic features.
  • Accurately identify current location by determining back azimuths to two identifiable landmarks or topographic features.
  • Verify location by comparing topographic features or street references with map.
  • Describe location in terms of coordinates or other acceptable description.
  • Accurately read map symbols.
  • Accurately compute distance and bearing.
  • Navigate from point to point using map, compass, and pacing.
  • Accurately navigate to an assigned destination.
  • Utilize available property improvement maps to identify areas of concern.
• Take appropriate action to safely initiate action during initial attack or when completing assigned wildland fire or prescribed fire tasks.
  • Evaluate Initial Attack Plan.
  • Direct tactical operations which provide safety to the firefighter.
  • Use appropriate fire suppression strategy.
  • Develop appropriate tactics based on selected strategy, values to be protected and expected fire behavior.
  • Maintain status reporting (ICS 201, Incident Briefing).
  • Properly locate fireline.
  • Use appropriate fireline construction methods.
  • Request additional resources as needed.
  • Direct the rearrangement and reduction of fuel.
  • Direct the securing of hazards.
  • Direct the preparation of building/structure.
  • Direct the application of pre-treatment agents (foam, gel, blanket).
• Serve as lookout.
  • Establish/maintain communications with assigned resources.
  • Choose position with good view of all aspects of hazard, values to be protected, and personnel.
  • Carry proper equipment (watch, map,radio/batteries).
  • Provide updates on any changes that may compromise the safety of fireline personnel.
  • Provide appropriate warnings and direction for hazardous conditions and/or indications of extreme fire behavior.
• Demonstrate understanding of how to apply the Risk Management Process found in PMS 461, Incident Response Pocket Guide and PMS 410-1, Fireline Handbook.
  • Step 1 Situational awareness
  • Step 2 Hazard assessment
  • Step 3 Hazard control
  • Step 4 Decision point
  • Step 5 Evaluate
• Check in at incident.
• Receive briefing from supervisor.
• Properly size up fire.
• Demonstrate ability to develop strategy and apply appropriate tactics.
• Demonstrate ability to reduce threat of fire exposure to improved properties.
• Demonstrate how to apply LCES.
• Brief subordinates or relief.
• Keep crewmembers informed on a regular basis about pertinent information.
• Inspect squad personnel for PPE.
• Inspect assigned equipment and supplies.
• Provide leadership and supervision for squad members.
• Assist with preparation of reports and records.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• S-131, Advanced Firefighting Training
• Qualified Firefighter Type 2

 

FFT2 Firefighter Type 2 (Crewmember), AD C

Duties:

• Receive briefing from supervisor.
• Participate in organized and coordinated crew tactical actions.
• Rearrange and remove fuels near the fireline to reduce threat of spotting or slopovers.
• Participate in reducing the threat of fire exposure to improved properties.
• Follow established procedures in securing the fireline.
• Locate and suppress fire within the assigned area.
• Detect or locate hot materials or burning fuels.
• Maintain communications with designated personnel.
• Identify situations which warrant immediate action and / or reporting.
• Assume responsibility for fire tools, equipment and gear.
• Assume responsibility for safety and welfare of yourself and others. Report any threat.
• Follow safety procedures for transporting personnel and equipment.
• Follow local policies to maintain environmental quality.
• Use proper procedures when deploying hose and accessories.

Position Needs:

• S-130, Firefighting Training
• S-190, Introduction to wildland Fire Behavior

 

THSP Fire Lookout, AD D

Duties:

• Provides for the detection and reporting of fires from a lookout station
• Use standard fire finders to determine location of smoke or fires in relation to landmarks
• Estimate distance to and probable size and characteristics of fires
• Reports azimuth, distance, location, volume, color, behavior of smoke and other pertinent information by radio or telephone
• Reports weather and fire behavior information
• Records and reports daily weather observations
• Maintains records and log books
• Operates a radio communications center, receiving and relaying messages and information received relating to weather, fire hazards, fire emergencies, accidents, location of crews, etc.

Position Needs:

• Should have I-100, S-110

 

FIRB Firing Boss, AD F

Duties:

• Complete a pre-firing reconnaissance of assignment.
  • Look for firing operation problem areas.
  • Escape routes (primary and secondary)
  • Topography
  • Fuels
  • Weather
  • Constructed and natural barriers
  • Apply safety considerations involved in a firing operation.
• Operate, maintain, and use firing devices used in own local area such as fusees, drip torch, pneumatic torch, grenades, power flame thrower, matches, aerial applications, propane torch, flare gun, aerial drip torch. Operate at minimum the fusee and drip torch. Diagnose and repair malfunctions in a drip torch.
• Use backfire as an indirect attack method against a rapidly spreading wildland fire. Apply fire suppression firing methods and practices. Eliminate fuel in advance of the fire, change the direction of the fire, and/or slow the fire’s progress in conformance with firing plan. Calculate probabilities of achieving objectives of backfiring or failure to fire.
• Augment holding forces in firing by portable pumps and engine hose lays, dozers, tractor/plow, hand crews, and fixed-wing retardant and helitanker support. Apply appropriately for the firing operation and availability of resources. Know tactics in using combinations of resources and apply them in accordance with agency policy and requirements.
• Plan the protection of structures and improvements and evacuation of people located inside the area to be fired.
  • Minimize property loss and provide for the safety of people located inside the area to be fired.
• Identify coordination process in firing.
  • Coordinate with immediate supervisor, adjacent forces, logistics, planning, Fire
    Behavior Analyst and Meteorologist.
• Develop firing tactics to be applied.
  • Meet assignment requirements. Conform to agency policy and guidelines for
    firing.
• Deploy firing crew in accordance with personnel and equipment assignments.
• Complete a firing operation within the time frames established by operations action plan and supervisor. Firing objectives are met. Firing was performed safely.
• Attend plans meeting to obtain information and receive operational period plan.
• Apply methodology to fire suppression in conjunction with established control lines and anchor points.
• Recognize and avert problems that might adversely affect a firing operation.
• Determine number of personnel and type and amount of equipment needed in a firing operation.
• Brief firing team and make personnel and equipment assignments.
• Use firing tactically and complete assignment.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• S-230, Crew Boss
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• Qualified as an FFT1

 

HEB1 Helibase Manager Type 1 (4 or more helicopters), AD I

Duties:

• Obtain initial information from dispatch, agency briefing, and supervisor: incident objectives, operations strategy, number and type of helicopters on location or ordered.
• Establish helibase: site selection, identify hazards, identify land ownership, and identify communications needs.
• Identify organization necessary to manage expected resources.
• Order additional aircraft if required by operations group’s tactics.
• Participate in air operations planning.
• Prepare resource capability chart.
• Receive and respond to special requests for logistical and tactical missions.
• Complete daily review of staffing requirements and reassign, order, or demobilize.
• Establish and maintain helibase log.
• Identify, inspect, approve and number all helispots. Arrange for construction. Consider limitations by type or mission and HIGE (hover in ground effect) / HOGE (hover out of ground effect).
• Obtain needed radios.
• Establish and monitor dip sites.
• Develop and post Medivac Plan.
• Develop and post Crash Rescue Plan.
• Establish flight following procedures.
• Identify flight hazards (wires, cables, local wind, weather phenomena, etc.).
• Establish fueling site and procedures.
• Post IAP.
• Establish traffic pattern for aircraft and vehicles.
• Check helitack crewmember qualifications
• Develop helibase layout.
• Ensure duty limitations and day off schedules are adhered to.
• Provide all required safety equipment.
• Provide fiscal accountability.
• Complete daily cost summaries for aircraft and equipment (water trucks, fuels tenders, and other rental equipment).
• Review and approve crew time reports.
• Provide input for Air Operations Summary (aircraft availability, number of aircraft by type, hours flown, etc.).
• Share information on helibase activities, maintenance schedules, breakdowns, etc.
• Establish ordering procedures with helibase resources.
• Provide flight following
• Support tactical missions.
• Provide for airspace coordination.
• Coordinate with other functional bases.
• Coordinate with supply unit.
• Coordinate with ground support unit.
• Coordinate with finance function.
• Receive mission priorities and develop schedule based upon IAP.
• Inspect, approve, and number helispots (location, limitations as to type of aircraft).
• Review and implement helibase checklist (medivac plan, crash rescue plan, flight following, flight hazards, communication plan, helibase layout, order sanitation facilities, provide safety equipment, etc.).
• Brief and debrief aircrews and helitack.
• Check pilot aircraft cards, helitack crewmembers qualifications.
• Establish approach / departure paths for aircraft.
• Check load calculations for accuracy, completeness, and currency.
• Coordinate with ASGS on input to Air Operations Summary, mission objectives / priorities, maintenance schedules / breakdowns.
• Coordinate with ATGS on flight following and support to tactical missions.
• Manages resource / supplies dispatched to helibase.
• Insures helibase is posted and cordoned.
• Manages retardant mixing and loading operations.
• Insures helicopter fueling, maintenance, and repair services are provided.
• Insures dust abatement is provided and used at helibase / helispots.
• Insures security is provided at each helibase / helispots.
• Span of control involves 4 or more helicopters.

Position Needs:

• Qualified Helibase Manager Type 2
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

 

HEB2 Helibase Manager Type 2 (1-3 helicopters), AD H

Duties:

• Receive mission priorities and develop schedule based upon IAP.
• Inspect, approve, and number helispots (location, limitations as to type of aircraft).
• Review and implement helibase checklist (medivac plan, crash rescue plan, flight following, flight hazards, communication plan, helibase layout, order sanitation facilities, provide safety equipment, etc.).
• Brief and debrief aircrews and helitack.
• Check pilot aircraft cards, helitack crewmembers qualifications.
• Establish approach / departure paths for aircraft.
• Check load calculations for accuracy, completeness, and currency.
• Coordinate with ASGS on input to Air Operations Summary, mission objectives / priorities, maintenance schedules / breakdowns.
• Coordinate with ATGS on flight following and support to tactical missions.
• Manages resource / supplies dispatched to helibase.
• Insures helibase is posted and cordoned.
• Manages retardant mixing and loading operations.
• Insures helicopter fueling, maintenance, and repair services are provided.
• Insures dust abatement is provided and used at helibase / helispots.
• Insures security is provided at each helibase / helispots.
• Span of control involves 3 or less helicopters.

Position Needs:

• S-371, Helibase Manager
• Qualified Helicopter Manager
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

 

HECM Helicopter Crewmember, AD D

Duties:

• Briefs pilots regarding internal / external cargo operations (mission requirements, emergency procedures, flight routes, hazards, communications, etc.).
• Receives briefing from pilots regarding cargo loading, rigging, weight / balance limits, etc.).
• Provides passenger briefing prior to takeoff regarding safety harnesses, crash procedures, emergency operations, personal protective equipment.
• Prepares manifest for personnel / cargo, ensuring allowable payload is not exceeded.
• Prepares cargo load including manifest and load calculations, weight / balance limitations.
• Tags and weighs loads.
• Inspects nets, lead lines, and swivels for serviceability.
• Attaches water bucket to helicopter.
• Attaches longline and remote hook to helicopter.
• Responsible for ensuring safe and proper procedures are followed for all movement around the helicopter.
• Marshals helicopters utilizing hand signals, takeoff / landing; also utilizes radio-patch cord to give verbal instructions to pilots.
• Constructs / prepares landing areas (helispots).
• Performs firefighting duties.

Position Needs:

• S-271, Interagency Helicopter Training Guide
• Qualified FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2)

 

HLCO Helicopter Coordinator, AD I

Duties:

• Identifies retardant and foam use restrictions
• Ability to perform navigation tasks utilizing maps, GPS / LORAN, plot coordinates latitude and longitude.
• Confirm TFT status.
• Locates and confirms flight hazards from the air and relays information to pilots.
• Identify and plot topography and landmarks in operation area (dip sites, helispots / bases, drop points, etc.).
• Establish ground contact communications.
• Coordinates tactical helicopter operations.
• Establishes helicopter priorities to meet incident tactical objectives.
• Evaluates aircraft capabilities and assigns aircraft to suitable missions.
• Establish targets and priorities for water drops, assures drop area is clear.
• Provides clear target descriptions to helicopter pilots.
• Monitor effectiveness of operations, makes adjustments if necessary, provides feedback to pilots.
• Maintains positive control of helicopters in operating area, providing ingress / egress routes, flight routes between dip sites and targets, coordination with dip site managers, coordinates logistical flight.
• Provides intelligence to operations personnel.
• Enforces agency aviation regulations (contract / rental provisions, flight / duty limitations, sunrise / sunset limitations, etc.).
• Ensures safe flight conditions and shuts down operations when necessary.

Position Needs:

• S-378 ATGS
• Qualified Helicopter Manager AND Task Force Leader
• Communicate verbally and in writing to relay critical incident information.
• Function coherently during stressful situations.

 

HMGB Helicopter Manager, Single Resource Boss, AD G

Duties:

• Administers the helicopter contract in the field, and manages the helicopter operations according to established interagency guidelines and procedures.
• Identify the differences between CWN and exclusive use contracts.
• Gather information necessary to assess incident assignment and determine immediate needs and actions.
• Establish agency contacts and identify chain of command with Fire Management Officer and / or Aviation manager, dispatcher, procurement person, air support group supervisor or other contact on the incident.
• Develop logistical lines of authority for ordering supplies, transportation, human services, etc.
• Establish lines of communication with local dispatch, incident dispatch, radio frequencies, ordering authority flight following responsibility.
• Conduct initial contractor inspection by validating cards *both pilot and aircraft), conduct pre-use inspections of aircraft and support / service equipment. Verify pilot PPE.
• Initiate and complete Aircraft Contract Daily diary throughout assignment.
• Confirm that air to air and air to ground communication procedures and frequencies are in place.
• Establish flight following procedures and air traffic control procedures
• Provide for the safety and welfare of assigned personnel during the entire assignment by recognizing potentially hazardous situations, informing all of the situations, ensure that special precautions are taken when extraordinary hazards exit, ensure adequate rest is provided to all unit personnel, develop / acquire and post flight hazard map, identify safety equipment needs and appropriate locations, discuss crash rescue procedures with support personnel.
• Conduct pre and post flight briefings with contactor for safety, operations, and communications. Review work performance and provide feedback. Identify and implement adjustments in operations.
• Attend daily briefings with agency / incident personnel on mission priorities, operations, weather forecasts and communications.
• Continuously monitor flight and or duty hours of pilots, mechanics and fuel truck drivers to ensure that hour limitations are not exceeded. Identify need for relief pilot. Schedule and manage work to ensure limitations are not exceeded. Identify sunrise and sunset time constraints.
• Initiate and maintain administrative forms (OAS 23s, shift tickets, rental agreements, etc.)
• Conduct close out inspection of aircraft and all support equipment.
• Ensure all procurement related records and documents are accurate and complete at demobilization. Turn in all documentation to agency authority.
• Manages CWN helicopters and CWN modules on a temporary basis.

Position Needs:

• S-372, Helicopter Manager Training AND
• Biennial CWN Helicopter Manager Workshop
• Qualified HELB, or CRWB, or ENGB
• Qualified HECM
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

 

OPBD Operations Branch Director, AD K

Duties:

• Attend operation period briefings.
• Obtain briefing from supervisor.
• Plan tactical action on assigned area based on objectives of IAP.
• Brief and assign tasks to resources based on IAP objectives and resource capabilities.
• Coordinate activities with adjacent forces.
• Coordinate with other command and general staff.
• Determine and provide assistance or correction to assigned personnel during operation period.
• Use tactics applied to structure protection.
• Submit situation and resource status information to supervisor.
• Recommend tactics to supervisor.
• Brief relief resource on progress, reference points and hazards or special considerations.
• Establish communication links.
• Ensure transportation needs are met as specified in the IAP.
• Determine and obtain logistics needs for assigned personnel while in staging.
• Brief supervisor and IARR on staging area arrangements and procedures.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• Qualified OSC2

 

OSC1 Operations Section Chief Type 1, AD L

Duties:

Currently unavailable.

 

OSC2 Operations Section Chief Type 2, AD K

Duties:

• Attend briefing from the Agency Administrator or outgoing Incident Commander.
• Identify kind, type and number of resources required to achieve control objectives.
• Collect information from outgoing Operations Section Chief, initial Incident Commander or other personnel responsible for incident.
• Prepare for and participate in strategy meetings.
• Evaluate and monitor current situation.
• Observe and review current operations to prepare tactics for operational period planning meetings.
• Evaluate urban interface needs.
• Evaluate resource status and tactical needs to determine appropriate resource assignments.
• Participate in preparation of IAP.
• Lead operational period briefings.
• Interact and coordinate with Command and General Staff.
• Supervise operations organization.
• Coordinate with replacement Operations Section Chief or others.
• Evaluate overall effectiveness of IAP and adjust when necessary.
• Use fire behavior prediction information to plan and organize tactical operations.
• Update Incident Commander on current accomplishments and / or problems.
• Report special events (incidents, accidents, political contracts, property loss or damage, etc.).
• Ensure all personnel and equipment time records are complete and submitted in a timely manner.
• Consider demobilization needs throughout the incident.
• Assist in development and approval of Incident Demobilization Plan.
• Implement Demobilization Plan.
• Ensure that performance ratings are completed as required by the incident or agency policy.
• Participate in Agency Administrator debriefing.

Position Needs:

• S-420, Command and General Staff
• I-400, Advanced ICS
• S-430, Operations Section Chief
• S-481, Advanced Management Concepts
• Qualified DIVS

 

THSP Seat Coordinator, AD I

Duties:

• Performs as a liaison between the agency and the SEAT bases of operations. Reports directly to the Bureau of Land Management State Aviation Manager (SAM) or United States Forest Service Regional Aviation Officer (RAO), when assigned to a specific area of responsibility.
• Performs base inspections in the field. Using standard SEAT Base inspection form. Provide assistance in rectifying any discrepancies, offer recommendations for more efficient operation.
• Performs area inventory of possible remote SEAT bases. Compiles a listing of each prospective base of operations, listing the locations, local contacts and phone numbers, latitude and longitude, length, width, and composition of the landing surface. Description of all facilities and identify those that would be available for use by agency for SEAT operations. List phone numbers of possible water tenders available locally.
• Initiates agreements, when possible, between airport authorities and the agencies for use of facilities needed at location. Provide procurement officer with information and contacts of possible vendors. (SECO does not have the authority to procure any vendors or to make any agreement for rental or lease.)
• Performs evaluation in the field of the SEAT Manager (SEMG) and the base operation.
• Performs evaluations, in conjunction with the SEMG and unit aviation officer, of the SEAT vendor pilot and support operations.
• Assists agency unit aviation officer with deployment and movement of SEAT resource. Including recommendations on types of resources to be deployed (M-18 vs. AT802).
• Compiles a comprehensive report on SEAT operations, within the area of operations as assigned. Offers recommendations for improvement. This report is to be delivered to the Contracting Officers’ Representative (COR) and the SAM or RAO, with a copy also going to the National SEAT Program Manager.
• Has the authority to “sign off” specific tasks within the guidelines of the SEMG Task Book.

Position Needs:

• Qualification Prerequisites:
  • Must be a qualified and current SEMG with a minimum of five (5) years experience as SEMG.
  • Must be qualified and current as Strike Team Leader.
  • Must be qualified and current as either Air Tanker Base Manager, OR Fixed Wing Base Manager, OR Helicopter Manager, OR Air Support Group Supervisor or above.
• Experience Requirements:
  • Must have successfully performed as SEMG.
  • Must have successfully performed as a trainee SECO, under the direct supervision of a current and qualified SECO

 

SEMG Single Engine A/T Manager, AD G

Duties:

• The SEAT Manager position was developed to assist the Contracting Officer’s Representative administer the SEAT contract in the filed, and manage the SEAT operations according to established interagency guidelines and procedures. A SEAT manager will be ordered for every SEAT that is mobilized to support incidents and will generally be under the supervision of the agency that mobilized the SEAT.
• Identify differences between CWN and exclusive-use contracts.
• Gather information necessary to assess incident assignment and determine immediate needs and actions. (IC / Supervisor’s name, location and contact, current resource commitments, current situation: e.g. status of fire, fire size, fuel types, expected duration of assignment).
• Establish agency contacts and identify chain of command with Fire Management Officer and / or Aviation Manager, Dispatcher, Procurement person, Air Support Group Supervisor or other contact on incident.
• Develop logistical lines of authority for ordering supplies, transportation, human services: e.g. food, lodging, etc.
• Develop financial lines of authority for setting up equipment rentals, secure airport agreements, obtain charge codes, and identify procurement authority.
• Establish lines of communication with local dispatch incident dispatch radio frequencies, ordering authority, flight following responsibility.
• Conduct initial contractor inspection by validating cards (both pilot and aircraft), conduct pre-use inspections of aircraft and support / service equipment. Verify pilot PPE.
• Establish layout of SEAT base operations area (loading pit retardant drainage and retention area, fueling area / fuel sources, vehicle parking area, adequate space for expansion, jettison area for retardant, adequate runway operations, pilot / crew rest area, storage facilities).
• Initiate and complete Aircraft Contract Daily Diary throughout assignment.
• Confirm that air-to-air and air-to-ground communication procedures and frequencies are in place. (Establish flight following procedures and air traffic control procedures).
• Provide for the safety and welfare of assigned personnel during the entire assignment by recognizing potentially hazardous situations. Inform contractor of hazards. Ensure that special precautions are taken when extraordinary hazards exist. Ensure adequate rest is provided to all unit personnel. Develop / acquire and post Flight Hazard Map. Identify safety equipment needs (e.g. fire extinguishers) and appropriate locations. Discuss crash rescue procedures with support personnel.
• Identify retardant and suppressant use restricted areas and brief pilot on environmental concerns; e.g. visual, congested areas, ecological concerns, e.g. wilderness and riparian areas.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight briefings with contractor for safety, operations and communications. Review work performance and provide feedback. Identify and implement adjustments in operations and weather forecasts.
• Attend daily briefings with agency / incident personnel on mission priorities, operations, and communications.
• Continuously monitor flight and / or duty hours of pilots, mechanics, and fuel truck drivers to ensure that hour limitations are not exceeded. Identify need for relief pilot (if available). Schedule and manage work to ensure limitations are not exceeded. Identify sunrise and sunset time constraints.
• Initiate and maintain administrative forms (OAS 23s, SEAT Daily Cost Summary, SEAT Tanker Log, Aircraft Contract Daily Diary, shit tickets and rental agreements).
• Maintain adequate supplies of water and retardants / suppressants at operation base by secure local water source. Schedule retardant / suppressant deliveries in a timely manner.
• Maintain quality control standards during mixing operations of retardants / suppressant products. Understand function of refractometer and its use. Understand mixing ratios of all products. Obtain and post MSDS sheets on products. Conduct and document periodic inspections to maintain quality control standards for retardants and suppressants.
• Monitor all ground operations for safety. Loading procedures, crowd control, hazardous materials spill cleanup – proper disposal, “Hot” reloading, “Hot” refueling.
• Coordinate and manage a safe flight environment. Maintain flight following procedures. Ensure sterile cockpit compliance. Obtain or develop a crash rescue plan.
• Provide for the logistical needs of the SEAT base facility (shade, sanitation facilities, meals, potable water (liquid refreshments), phones and transportation for pilots.
• Administer SEAT contract and agency guidelines. Ensure compliance with contract specifications as related t mission required equipment, systems and operation. Maintain contact with contracting officer. Establish daily work schedules to ensure work limitations are not exceeded.
• Complete accident / incident reports as necessary and submit per agency requirements.
• Plan for demobilization and check-out. Receive demobilization instructions from agency / supervisor. Brief contractor on demobilization procedures and responsibilities. Ensure that agency / incident demobilization procedures are followed.
• Conduct close-out inspection of aircraft and all support equipment.
• Ensure all procurement related records and documents are accurate and complete at demobilization. Turn in all documentation to agency authority. OAS 23s are completed and processed. Aircraft Contract Daily Diaries are up to date, completed, and processed. Complete and process all SEAT Daily Cost Summary sheets. Complete and process all flight and duty day logs. Complete Evaluation Report on contractor performance.
• Supervise the restoration of the SEAT base of operations areas to pre-incident condition. Coordinate with fixed base operators or airport managers for compliance. Demobilize all rental equipment. Arrange for storage of all unused government owned retardants / suppressants.
• Conduct close out with agency / incident. Debrief with agency / incident Debrief with agency / incident dispatch (if necessary). Complete and submit ICS Form 221 (Demobilization Check Out) if appropriate.

Position Needs:

• The mandatory training for a SEAT Manager is:

I-100 (Introduction to ICS)
D-105 (Entry level dispatcher, Self Study)
S-110 (Basic firefighter)
S-270 or S-217 (Basic Air Operations or Basic Interagency Helicopter Operations)
S-273 (SEAT Manager)

• SEAT manager Qualification Prerequisites (suggested):
  The SEAT manager candidate should be qualified to serve as a Project Inspector (PI), as per agency guidelines, or familiar with the duties generally assigned to a PI working with aviation contracts.
• SEAT Manager experience requirements:

Must have successfully completed the NWCG Taskbook developed for the SEAT Manager position.
After the completion of the required training, the prospective SEAT Manager will be issued a taskbook from the home unit, and serve in a trainee capacity while completing the tasks outlined in the taskbook. The home unit is responsible for ensuring the taskbook has been properly completed by qualified personnel prior to certifying the candidate as fully qualified.

• Agency certification:

It is mandatory that fully qualified Seat Managers and trainees carry a red card or some type of agency certification documenting their qualification son all assignments.

• Currency requirements:

A qualified SEAT Manager must attend an approved bi-annual SEAT Manager’s workshop. In addition to the required bi-annual workshop, the SEAT Manager must successfully complete an assignment within a three (3) year period.

 

STAM Staging Area Manager, AD F

Duties:

• Receive briefing from Operations Section Chief
• Determine need for additional assistance.
• Organize preliminary staging area operations
• Arrive at staging area with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Establish layout for staging area.
• Determine and order support needs when layout is complete.
• Establish staging area procedures.
• Determine and report resource deficiencies to supervisor.
• Respond to requests for resource assignments.
• Demobilize staging area in timely and orderly manner.

Position Needs:

• Successful position performance as a Staging Area Manager (STAM)

 

STCR Strike Team Leader Crew, AD H

Duties:

• Ensure resources have all equipment and supplies required to meet tactical assignment.
  • Identify what impacts modified suppression objectives will have on resource assignments.
  • Determine situations that might modify tactics.
  • Identify effective use of assigned resources.
  • Identify and assess values to be protected and assign resources.
• Ensure transportation needs are met as specified in the IAP.
  • Coordinate any additional transportation needs through the Ground Support Unit.
  • Inform supervisor if transportation needs cannot be met.
  • Ensure assigned resources arrive at assignment location.
• When at assigned work location, brief and assign tasks to resources based on IAP objectives, division/group assignments, and resource capabilities following Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) format.
  • Brief Single Resource Bosses using information from IAP.
    • IAP objectives and division/group control assignments.
    • Work standards, expectations, and Employee Code of Conduct.
    • Weather (in conjunction with IAP).
    • Communication (in conjunction with IAP).
    • Expected fire behavior.
    • Explain organization.
• Apply the Risk Management Process utilizing IRPG checklists throughout each operational period.
• Apply minimum impact suppression tactics
• Coordinate activities with adjacent Strike Team/Task Force Leader(s) and single resources.
  • Contact adjoining resources.
  • Make list of supervisors of adjoining resources.
  • Inform adjoining resources of status.
  • Receive status of adjoining resources.
  • Determine communication channels with adjoining resources from IAP.
  • Maintain communication with assigned resources.
• Monitor progress/work during operational period.
  • Receive reports from subordinate supervisors, based on your briefing and work expectations.
  • Conduct personal observations based on your work expectations.
  • Inspect and locate line in advance of line construction.
  • Assess values to be protected.
• Determine and provide for assistance or corrections to assigned work task(s) during operational period.
  • Identify needs for corrections in work tasks to meet objectives and preserve safety.
  • Identify fatigue producing factors and take corrective measures.
  • Contact Division/Group Supervisor, etc., to review tactical effectiveness.
  • Identify need for additional assistance, logistical support and replacements due to slow progress or unexpected events.
    • Identify types of resources (air, equipment, hydraulics, etc.).
    • Take action to correct.
  • Determine assistance, logistical support, and replacements required to implement correction action. Evaluate recommendations from subordinate supervisors; i.e., split assignment with another division.
  • Assign qualified personnel to scout line in critical areas.
• Use tactics applied to structure protection.
  • Size up the situation and identify associated risks for current assignment utilizing the IRPG.
    • Identify appropriate tactics for current resources.
    • Request specialized resources if applicable.
  • Safely and effectively utilize the resources available based on capabilities and limitations.
• Complete operational period After Action Review (AAR) with single resource bosses.
• Submit situation and resource status information to supervisor.
  • Inform supervisor of any change in conditions or events based on amended or adjusted work assignment or assigned resources.
  • Request additional resources, logistical support, and/or replacements through supervisors based on IAP, briefings, and discussions.
  • Document and report hazards, special considerations or events in the Unit Log ICS 214 and to supervisor.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities.
  • Provide updated status and location of assigned resources to supervisor.
  • Establish and confirm out-of-service time frame with supervisor.
  • Establish contact or communication procedures for incident camp.
  • Submit completed Unit Log to Documentation Unit.
  • Submit personnel and equipment time to Time Unit.
  • Meet with Training Specialist as required.
• Duties involve rigorous fieldwork requiring above average physical performance, endurance and superior conditioning. Work requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar strenuous activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity.
• Duties include demands for strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Operation of some specialized fire equipment can place extended physical stress on incumbent during fire activities.
• The work is primarily performed in forest and range environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with vegetation, and in smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures vary from above 100 degrees F to below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Personnel must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor sleeping and eating conditions and unpredictable sets of circumstances. Incumbent may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (boots, hardhat, gloves, flame resistant clothing, etc.) Work may require travel by light fixed-wing or rotor wing aircraft.
• Attend operational period briefings.
• Obtain briefing from supervisor.
• Brief and assign tasks to resources based on IAP objectives and resource capabilities.
• Coordinate activities with adjacent forces.
• Brief relief resource on progress, reference points and hazards or special considerations.
• Establish communication links.
• Determine and obtain logistics needs for assigned personnel while in staging.
• Brief supervisor and IARR on staging area arrangements and procedures.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• S-215, Fire Operations in the Urban Interface
• S-330, Task Force / Strike Team Leader
• Qualified Single Resource Boss, Crew (CRWB)

 

STDZ Strike Team Leader Dozer, AD H

Duties:

• Ensure resources have all equipment and supplies required to meet tactical assignment.
  • Identify what impacts modified suppression objectives will have on resource assignments.
  • Determine situations that might modify tactics.
  • Identify effective use of assigned resources.
  • Identify and assess values to be protected and assign resources.
• Ensure transportation needs are met as specified in the IAP.
  • Coordinate any additional transportation needs through the Ground Support Unit.
  • Inform supervisor if transportation needs cannot be met.
  • Ensure assigned resources arrive at assignment location.
• When at assigned work location, brief and assign tasks to resources based on IAP objectives, division/group assignments, and resource capabilities following Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) format.
  • Brief Single Resource Bosses using information from IAP.
    • IAP objectives and division/group control assignments.
    • Work standards, expectations, and Employee Code of Conduct.
    • Weather (in conjunction with IAP).
    • Communication (in conjunction with IAP).
    • Expected fire behavior.
    • Explain organization.
  • Apply the Risk Management Process utilizing IRPG checklists throughout each operational period.
  • Apply minimum impact suppression tactics
• Coordinate activities with adjacent Strike Team/Task Force Leader(s) and single resources.
  • Contact adjoining resources.
  • Make list of supervisors of adjoining resources.
  • Inform adjoining resources of status.
  • Receive status of adjoining resources.
  • Determine communication channels with adjoining resources from IAP.
  • Maintain communication with assigned resources.
• Monitor progress/work during operational period.
  • Receive reports from subordinate supervisors, based on your briefing and work expectations.
  • Conduct personal observations based on your work expectations.
  • Inspect and locate line in advance of line construction.
  • Assess values to be protected.
• Determine and provide for assistance or corrections to assigned work task(s) during operational period.
  • Identify needs for corrections in work tasks to meet objectives and preserve safety.
  • Identify fatigue producing factors and take corrective measures.
  • Contact Division/Group Supervisor, etc., to review tactical effectiveness.
  • Identify need for additional assistance, logistical support and replacements due to slow progress or unexpected events.
    • Identify types of resources (air, equipment, hydraulics, etc.).
    • Take action to correct.
  • Determine assistance, logistical support, and replacements required to implement correction action. Evaluate recommendations from subordinate supervisors; i.e., split assignment with another division.
  • Assign qualified personnel to scout line in critical areas.
• Use tactics applied to structure protection.
  • Size up the situation and identify associated risks for current assignment utilizing the IRPG.
    • Identify appropriate tactics for current resources.
    • Request specialized resources if applicable.
  • Safely and effectively utilize the resources available based on capabilities and limitations.
• Complete operational period After Action Review (AAR) with single resource bosses.
• Submit situation and resource status information to supervisor.
  • Inform supervisor of any change in conditions or events based on amended or adjusted work assignment or assigned resources.
  • Request additional resources, logistical support, and/or replacements through supervisors based on IAP, briefings, and discussions.
  • Document and report hazards, special considerations or events in the Unit Log ICS 214 and to supervisor.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities.
  • Provide updated status and location of assigned resources to supervisor.
  • Establish and confirm out-of-service time frame with supervisor.
  • Establish contact or communication procedures for incident camp.
  • Submit completed Unit Log to Documentation Unit.
  • Submit personnel and equipment time to Time Unit.
  • Meet with Training Specialist as required.
• Duties involve rigorous fieldwork requiring above average physical performance, endurance and superior conditioning. Work requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar strenuous activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity.
• Duties include demands for strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and ove extended periods of time. Operation of some specialized fire equipment can place extended physical stress on incumbent during fire activities.
• The work is primarily performed in forest and range environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with vegetation, and in smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures vary from above 100 degrees F to below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Personnel must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor sleeping and eating conditions and unpredictable sets of circumstances. Incumbent may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (boots, hardhat, gloves, flame resistant clothing, etc.) Work may require travel by light fixed-wing or rotor wing aircraft.
• Attend operational period briefing.
• Obtain briefing from supervisor.
• Plan tactical action on assigned area based on objectives of IAP.
• Brief relief resource on progress, reference points and hazards or special considerations.
• Establish communication links.
• Determine and obtain logistics needs for assigned personnel while in staging.
• Brief supervisor and IARR on staging area arrangements and procedures.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• S-215, Fire Operations in the Urban Interface
• S-330, Task Force / Strike Team Leader
• Qualified Single Resource Boss, Dozer (DOZB)

 

STEN Strike Team Leader Engine, AD H

Duties:

• Ensure resources have all equipment and supplies required to meet tactical assignment.
  • Identify what impacts modified suppression objectives will have on resource assignments.
  • Determine situations that might modify tactics.
  • Identify effective use of assigned resources.
  • Identify and assess values to be protected and assign resources.
• Ensure transportation needs are met as specified in the IAP.
  • Coordinate any additional transportation needs through the Ground Support Unit.
  • Inform supervisor if transportation needs cannot be met.
  • Ensure assigned resources arrive at assignment location.
• When at assigned work location, brief and assign tasks to resources based on IAP objectives, division/group assignments, and resource capabilities following Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) format.
  • Brief Single Resource Bosses using information from IAP.
    • IAP objectives and division/group control assignments.
    • Work standards, expectations, and Employee Code of Conduct.
    • Weather (in conjunction with IAP).
    • Communication (in conjunction with IAP).
    • Expected fire behavior.
    • Explain organization.
  • Apply the Risk Management Process utilizing IRPG checklists throughout each operational period.
  • Apply minimum impact suppression tactics
• Coordinate activities with adjacent Strike Team/Task Force Leader(s) and single resources.
  • Contact adjoining resources.
  • Make list of supervisors of adjoining resources.
  • Inform adjoining resources of status.
  • Receive status of adjoining resources.
  • Determine communication channels with adjoining resources from IAP.
  • Maintain communication with assigned resources.
• Monitor progress/work during operational period.
  • Receive reports from subordinate supervisors, based on your briefing and work expectations.
  • Conduct personal observations based on your work expectations.
  • Inspect and locate line in advance of line construction.
  • Assess values to be protected.
• Determine and provide for assistance or corrections to assigned work task(s) during operational period.
  • Identify needs for corrections in work tasks to meet objectives and preserve safety.
  • Identify fatigue producing factors and take corrective measures.
  • Contact Division/Group Supervisor, etc., to review tactical effectiveness.
  • Identify need for additional assistance, logistical support and replacements due to slow progress or unexpected events.
    • Identify types of resources (air, equipment, hydraulics, etc.).
    • Take action to correct.
  • Determine assistance, logistical support, and replacements required to implement correction action. Evaluate recommendations from subordinate supervisors; i.e., split assignment with another division.
  • Assign qualified personnel to scout line in critical areas.
• Use tactics applied to structure protection.
  • Size up the situation and identify associated risks for current assignment utilizing the IRPG.
    • Identify appropriate tactics for current resources.
    • Request specialized resources if applicable.
  • Safely and effectively utilize the resources available based on capabilities and limitations.
• Complete operational period After Action Review (AAR) with single resource bosses.
• Submit situation and resource status information to supervisor.
  • Inform supervisor of any change in conditions or events based on amended or adjusted work assignment or assigned resources.
  • Request additional resources, logistical support, and/or replacements through supervisors based on IAP, briefings, and discussions.
  • Document and report hazards, special considerations or events in the Unit Log ICS 214 and to supervisor.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities.
  • Provide updated status and location of assigned resources to supervisor.
  • Establish and confirm out-of-service time frame with supervisor.
  • Establish contact or communication procedures for incident camp.
  • Submit completed Unit Log to Documentation Unit.
  • Submit personnel and equipment time to Time Unit.
  • Meet with Training Specialist as required.
• Duties involve rigorous fieldwork requiring above average physical performance, endurance and superior conditioning. Work requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar strenuous activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity.
• Duties include demands for strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Operation of some specialized fire equipment can place extended physical stress on incumbent during fire activities.
• The work is primarily performed in forest and range environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with vegetation, and in smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures vary from above 100 degrees F to below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Personnel must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor sleeping and eating conditions and unpredictable sets of circumstances. Incumbent may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (boots, hardhat, gloves, flame resistant clothing, etc.) Work may require travel by light fixed-wing or rotor wing aircraft.
• Obtain briefing from supervisor.
• Plan tactical action on assigned area based on objectives of IAP.
• Brief relief resource on progress, reference points and hazards or special considerations.
• Establish communication links.
• Determine and obtain logistics needs for assigned personnel while in staging.
• Brief supervisor and IARR on staging area arrangements and procedures.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• S-215, Fire Operations in the Urban Interface
• S-330, Task Force / Strike Team Leader
• Qualified Single Resource Boss, Engine (ENGB)

 

STLM Strike Team Leader Military, AD H

Duties:

• Ensure resources have all equipment and supplies required to meet tactical assignment.
  • Identify what impacts modified suppression objectives will have on resource assignments.
  • Determine situations that might modify tactics.
  • Identify effective use of assigned resources.
  • Identify and assess values to be protected and assign resources.
• Ensure transportation needs are met as specified in the IAP.
  • Coordinate any additional transportation needs through the Ground Support Unit.
  • Inform supervisor if transportation needs cannot be met.
  • Ensure assigned resources arrive at assignment location.
• When at assigned work location, brief and assign tasks to resources based on IAP objectives, division/group assignments, and resource capabilities following Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) format.
  • Brief Single Resource Bosses using information from IAP.
    • IAP objectives and division/group control assignments.
    • Work standards, expectations, and Employee Code of Conduct.
    • Weather (in conjunction with IAP).
    • Communication (in conjunction with IAP).
    • Expected fire behavior.
    • Explain organization.
  • Apply the Risk Management Process utilizing IRPG checklists throughout each operational period.
  • Apply minimum impact suppression tactics
• Coordinate activities with adjacent Strike Team/Task Force Leader(s) and single resources.
  • Contact adjoining resources.
  • Make list of supervisors of adjoining resources.
  • Inform adjoining resources of status.
  • Receive status of adjoining resources.
  • Determine communication channels with adjoining resources from IAP.
  • Maintain communication with assigned resources.
• Monitor progress/work during operational period.
  • Receive reports from subordinate supervisors, based on your briefing and work expectations.
  • Conduct personal observations based on your work expectations.
  • Inspect and locate line in advance of line construction.
  • Assess values to be protected.
• Determine and provide for assistance or corrections to assigned work task(s) during operational period.
  • Identify needs for corrections in work tasks to meet objectives and preserve safety.
  • Identify fatigue producing factors and take corrective measures.
  • Contact Division/Group Supervisor, etc., to review tactical effectiveness.
  • Identify need for additional assistance, logistical support and replacements due to slow progress or unexpected events.
    • Identify types of resources (air, equipment, hydraulics, etc.).
    • Take action to correct.
  • Determine assistance, logistical support, and replacements required to implement correction action. Evaluate recommendations from subordinate supervisors; i.e., split assignment with another division.
  • Assign qualified personnel to scout line in critical areas.
• Use tactics applied to structure protection.
  • Size up the situation and identify associated risks for current assignment utilizing the IRPG.
    • Identify appropriate tactics for current resources.
    • Request specialized resources if applicable.
  • Safely and effectively utilize the resources available based on capabilities and limitations.
• Complete operational period After Action Review (AAR) with single resource bosses.
• Submit situation and resource status information to supervisor.
  • Inform supervisor of any change in conditions or events based on amended or adjusted work assignment or assigned resources.
  • Request additional resources, logistical support, and/or replacements through supervisors based on IAP, briefings, and discussions.
  • Document and report hazards, special considerations or events in the Unit Log ICS 214 and to supervisor.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities.
  • Provide updated status and location of assigned resources to supervisor.
  • Establish and confirm out-of-service time frame with supervisor.
  • Establish contact or communication procedures for incident camp.
  • Submit completed Unit Log to Documentation Unit.
  • Submit personnel and equipment time to Time Unit.
  • Meet with Training Specialist as required.
• Duties involve rigorous fieldwork requiring above average physical performance, endurance and superior conditioning. Work requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar strenuous activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity.
• Duties include demands for strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Operation of some specialized fire equipment can place extended physical stress on incumbent during fire activities.
• The work is primarily performed in forest and range environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with vegetation, and in smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures vary from above 100 degrees F to below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Personnel must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor sleeping and eating conditions and unpredictable sets of circumstances. Incumbent may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (boots, hardhat, gloves, flame resistant clothing, etc.) Work may require travel by light fixed-wing or rotor wing aircraft.
• Obtain briefing from supervisor.
• Plan tactical action on assigned area based on objectives of IAP.
• Brief relief resource on progress, reference points and hazards or special considerations.
• Establish communication links.
• Determine and obtain logistics needs for assigned personnel while in staging.
• Brief supervisor and IARR on staging area arrangements and procedures.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• Qualified Strike Team Leader, Crew (STCR)

 

STPL Strike Team Leader Tractor/Plow, AD H

Duties:

• Ensure resources have all equipment and supplies required to meet tactical assignment.
  • Identify what impacts modified suppression objectives will have on resource assignments.
  • Determine situations that might modify tactics.
  • Identify effective use of assigned resources.
  • Identify and assess values to be protected and assign resources.
• Ensure transportation needs are met as specified in the IAP.
  • Coordinate any additional transportation needs through the Ground Support Unit.
  • Inform supervisor if transportation needs cannot be met.
  • Ensure assigned resources arrive at assignment location.
• When at assigned work location, brief and assign tasks to resources based on IAP objectives, division/group assignments, and resource capabilities following Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) format.
  • Brief Single Resource Bosses using information from IAP.
    • IAP objectives and division/group control assignments.
    • Work standards, expectations, and Employee Code of Conduct.
    • Weather (in conjunction with IAP).
    • Communication (in conjunction with IAP).
    • Expected fire behavior.
    • Explain organization.
  • Apply the Risk Management Process utilizing IRPG checklists throughout each operational period.
  • Apply minimum impact suppression tactics
• Coordinate activities with adjacent Strike Team/Task Force Leader(s) and single resources.
  • Contact adjoining resources.
  • Make list of supervisors of adjoining resources.
  • Inform adjoining resources of status.
  • Receive status of adjoining resources.
  • Determine communication channels with adjoining resources from IAP.
  • Maintain communication with assigned resources.
• Monitor progress/work during operational period.
  • Receive reports from subordinate supervisors, based on your briefing and work expectations.
  • Conduct personal observations based on your work expectations.
  • Inspect and locate line in advance of line construction.
  • Assess values to be protected.
• Determine and provide for assistance or corrections to assigned work task(s) during operational period.
  • Identify needs for corrections in work tasks to meet objectives and preserve safety.
  • Identify fatigue producing factors and take corrective measures.
  • Contact Division/Group Supervisor, etc., to review tactical effectiveness.
  • Identify need for additional assistance, logistical support and replacements due to slow progress or unexpected events.
    • Identify types of resources (air, equipment, hydraulics, etc.).
    • Take action to correct.
  • Determine assistance, logistical support, and replacements required to implement correction action. Evaluate recommendations from subordinate supervisors; i.e., split assignment with another division.
  • Assign qualified personnel to scout line in critical areas.
• Use tactics applied to structure protection.
  • Size up the situation and identify associated risks for current assignment utilizing the IRPG.
  • Identify appropriate tactics for current resources.
  • Request specialized resources if applicable.
  • Safely and effectively utilize the resources available based on capabilities and limitations.
• Complete operational period After Action Review (AAR) with single resource bosses.
• Submit situation and resource status information to supervisor.
  • Inform supervisor of any change in conditions or events based on amended or adjusted work assignment or assigned resources.
  • Request additional resources, logistical support, and/or replacements through supervisors based on IAP, briefings, and discussions.
  • Document and report hazards, special considerations or events in the Unit Log ICS 214 and to supervisor.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities.
  • Provide updated status and location of assigned resources to supervisor.
  • Establish and confirm out-of-service time frame with supervisor.
  • Establish contact or communication procedures for incident camp.
  • Submit completed Unit Log to Documentation Unit.
  • Submit personnel and equipment time to Time Unit.
  • Meet with Training Specialist as required.
• Duties involve rigorous fieldwork requiring above average physical performance, endurance and superior conditioning. Work requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar strenuous activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity.
• Duties include demands for strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Operation of some specialized fire equipment can place extended physical stress on incumbent during fire activities.
• The work is primarily performed in forest and range environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with vegetation, and in smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures vary from above 100 degrees F to below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Personnel must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor sleeping and eating conditions and unpredictable sets of circumstances. Incumbent may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (boots, hardhat, gloves, flame resistant clothing, etc.) Work may require travel by light fixed-wing or rotor wing aircraft.
• Attend operational period briefings.
• Obtain briefing from supervisor.
• Plan tactical action on assigned area based on objectives of IAP.
• Brief relief resource on progress, reference points and hazards or special considerations.
• Establish communication links.
• Determine and obtain logistics needs for assigned personnel while in staging.
• Brief supervisor and IARR on staging area arrangements and procedures
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• S-215, Fire Operations in the Urban Interface
• S-330, Task Force / Strike Team Leader
• Qualified Single Resource Boss, Tractor / Plow (TRPB)

STPS Structural Protection Specialist, AD J

Duties:

• Obtain briefing from Branch Director, Operations Section Chief or Incident Commander.
• Identify resources assigned to division / group.
• Identify kind, type and number of resources required to achieve control objectives.
• Review division / group assignments and consider span-of-control.
• Identify and evaluate improved properties and structures requiring protection.
• Brief subordinates and assign tasks.
• Implement Incident Action Plan for division / group.
• Obtain briefing from person being relieved.
• Supervise division / group resources.
• Determine need for assistance on assigned work task.
• Coordinate activities with adjacent division / groups and air operations.
• Submit situation and resources status information to Brand Director or Operations Section Chief.
• Report special occurrences or events (accidents, structure / improved property loss or damage, sickness, etc.) to immediate supervisor.
• Resolve logistics problems with the division / group.
• Participate in the development of the Incident Action Plan.
• Respond to information requests from other organizational elements.
• Update replacement on progress.
• Evaluate performance of subordinates.
• Ensure all personnel and equipment time records ae complete and submitted in a timely manner.
• Consider demobilization needs throughout the incident.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with Branch Director or Operations Section Chief and brief subordinates
• Attend agency debriefings.

Position Needs:

• Qualified as a DIVS OR ICT3

AND

• Successful position performance as a STPS on a wildland incident.

 

TFLD Task Force Leader, AD H

Duties:

• Ensure resources have all equipment and supplies required to meet tactical assignment.
  • Identify what impacts modified suppression objectives will have on resource assignments.
  • Determine situations that might modify tactics.
  • Identify effective use of assigned resources.
  • Identify and assess values to be protected and assign resources.
• Ensure transportation needs are met as specified in the IAP.
  • Coordinate any additional transportation needs through the Ground Support Unit.
  • Inform supervisor if transportation needs cannot be met.
  • Ensure assigned resources arrive at assignment location.
• When at assigned work location, brief and assign tasks to resources based on IAP objectives, division/group assignments, and resource capabilities following Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) format.
  • Brief Single Resource Bosses using information from IAP.
    • IAP objectives and division/group control assignments.
    • Work standards, expectations, and Employee Code of Conduct.
    • Weather (in conjunction with IAP).
    • Communication (in conjunction with IAP).
    • Expected fire behavior.
    • Explain organization.
  • Apply the Risk Management Process utilizing IRPG checklists throughout each operational period.
  • Apply minimum impact suppression tactics
• Coordinate activities with adjacent Strike Team/Task Force Leader(s) and single resources.
  • Contact adjoining resources.
  • Make list of supervisors of adjoining resources.
  • Inform adjoining resources of status.
  • Receive status of adjoining resources.
  • Determine communication channels with adjoining resources from IAP.
  • Maintain communication with assigned resources.
• Monitor progress/work during operational period.
  • Receive reports from subordinate supervisors, based on your briefing and work expectations.
  • Conduct personal observations based on your work expectations.
  • Inspect and locate line in advance of line construction.
  • Assess values to be protected.
• Determine and provide for assistance or corrections to assigned work task(s) during operational period.
  • Identify needs for corrections in work tasks to meet objectives and preserve safety.
  • Identify fatigue producing factors and take corrective measures.
  • Contact Division/Group Supervisor, etc., to review tactical effectiveness.
  • Identify need for additional assistance, logistical support and replacements due to slow progress or unexpected events.
    • Identify types of resources (air, equipment, hydraulics, etc.).
    • Take action to correct.
  • Determine assistance, logistical support, and replacements required to implement correction action. Evaluate recommendations from subordinate supervisors; i.e., split assignment with another division.
  • Assign qualified personnel to scout line in critical areas.
• Use tactics applied to structure protection.
  • Size up the situation and identify associated risks for current assignment utilizing the IRPG.
    • Identify appropriate tactics for current resources.
    • Request specialized resources if applicable.
  • Safely and effectively utilize the resources available based on capabilities and limitations.
• Complete operational period After Action Review (AAR) with single resource bosses.
• Submit situation and resource status information to supervisor.
  • Inform supervisor of any change in conditions or events based on amended or adjusted work assignment or assigned resources.
  • Request additional resources, logistical support, and/or replacements through supervisors based on IAP, briefings, and discussions.
  • Document and report hazards, special considerations or events in the Unit Log ICS 214 and to supervisor.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities.
  • Provide updated status and location of assigned resources to supervisor.
  • Establish and confirm out-of-service time frame with supervisor.
  • Establish contact or communication procedures for incident camp.
  • Submit completed Unit Log to Documentation Unit.
  • Submit personnel and equipment time to Time Unit.
  • Meet with Training Specialist as required.
• Duties involve rigorous fieldwork requiring above average physical performance, endurance and superior conditioning. Work requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar strenuous activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity.
• Duties include demands for strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and ove extended periods of time. Operation of some specialized fire equipment can place extended physical stress on incumbent during fire activities.
• The work is primarily performed in forest and range environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with vegetation, and in smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures vary from above 100 degrees F to below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Personnel must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor sleeping and eating conditions and unpredictable sets of circumstances. Incumbent may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (boots, hardhat, gloves, flame resistant clothing, etc.) Work may require travel by light fixed-wing or rotor wing aircraft.
• Identify tactical capabilities and limitations of task force resources.
  • Match resource capabilities with needed tasks.
  • Determine resource limitations and make adjustments.
• Brief task force members on the capabilities and limitations of each component of the task force. Briefing should include typical uses of equipment/crews and safety considerations associated with each.
• Compare objectives with accomplishments; adjust use of combinations of resources as conditions warrant to maximize effectiveness.
• Identify and plan for logistical needs associated with mixed resources.
• Obtain briefing from supervisor.
• Plan tactical action on assigned area based on objectives of IAP.
• Brief relief resource on progress, reference points and hazards or special considerations.
• Establish communication links.
• Determine and obtain logistics needs for assigned personnel while in staging.
• Brief supervisor and IARR on staging area arrangements and procedures.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland / Urban Interface
• S-330, Task Force / Strike Team Leader
• Qualified as a Strike Team Leader OR any two Single Resource Boss positions (one must be crew or engine) AND ICT4
• Successful position performance as a TFLD on a wildland fire incident.

 

TOLC Take-off and Landing Coordinator, AD E

Duties:

• Provides coordination of arriving and departing helicopters at a helibase and all helicopter movement on and around the helibase.
• Coordination with radio operations on helicopter flight routes and patterns.
• Maintains communications with all incoming / outgoing helicopters.
• Coordinate with deck manager and parking tender before commencing operation and during operation.
• Coordinates movement of helicopters in hover lanes.
• Provides advisory information to incoming / outgoing helicopters on deck activity, landing site information, wind direction.

Position Needs:

• Qualified Aircraft Base Radio Operator.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

 

TRPB Tractor/Plow Boss, AD F

Duties:

• Identify significant fuel models in assigned work area, using PMS 435-1, “Aids to Determine Fuel Models for Estimating Fire Behavior” Anderson, H.E., April ’82 USDA FS.
• Describe expected fire in each fuel model, when given simulated weather conditions.
• Correctly determine chains per hour when creeping, running, and spotting.
• Identify capabilities of various types of tractor/plows.
• Utilize direct attack on downwind flank, head, and upwind flank.
• Describe burning conditions when direct attack may be safely used.
• Describe plowing conditions when direct attack may be safely used.
• Describe actions to take when suppressing a wildland fire using direct attack.
• Make indirect head attack with or without firing and not using a barrier.
• Describe conditions desirable for using an indirect head attack with and without firing and using a barrier.
• Describe the proper method of constructing plowed lines when making an indirect head attack without firing and not using a barrier.
• Make indirect head attack using a barrier with and without firing.
• List steps required in making an indirect head attack using a barrier and firing.
• Make indirect flank attack using one or two tractors, separate, in pairs, or tandem.
• Identify the steps necessary in making an indirect downwind flank attack with one tractor.
• Identify additional critical steps using two paired tractors.
• Identify additional critical steps using two tandem tractors.
• Identify additional critical steps using two tractors, one on each flank.
• Identify critical steps involved with flank secured and when two tractors are making an indirect head attack and meeting from opposite directions.
• Identify the steps necessary in making an upwind indirect flank attack with head secured with one tractor.
• Identify additional steps with two tandem tractors.
• Identify capability of equipment and operator.
• Attend operational briefings.
• Receive briefing from supervisor.
• Inspect dozer before and after operational period and notify supervisor of any corrective action needed for tractor plow readiness.
• Assure communications (hand signals) are known by all personnel working near or with the tractor plow.
• Locate and flag fireline for tractor plow to construct.
• Identify hazards or special considerations.
• Locate and construct safety zones using tractor plow.
• Adhere to standard line construction and good dozer management practices.
• Identify environmental problems and recommend measures to reduce problem.
• Keep supervisor advised of progress, problems and potentially dangerous situations.
• Record equipment and personnel time.
• Confirm demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Needs:

• S-230, Crew Boss
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• Qualified as an FFT1

 

TPOP Tractor/Plow Operator, AD H

Currently Unavailable.

 

WHSP Water Handling Specialist, AD F

Currently Unavailable.