National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Incident Commander Type 3, ICT3

Position Category: 
Incident Positions
Position Code: 
ICT3
Functional Area: 
Command
AD Class: 
AD-J

Introduction

The Incident Commander’s responsibility is the overall management of the incident. On most incidents the command activity is carried out by a single Incident Commander. The Incident Commander is selected by qualifications and experience.

Duties

  • Assesses the situation and/or obtains a briefing from the prior Incident Commander.
  • Determines Incident Objectives and strategy.
  • Establishes the immediate priorities.
  • Establishes an Incident Command Post.
  • Establishes an appropriate organization.
  • Ensures planning meetings are scheduled as required.
  • Approves and authorize the implementation of an Incident Action Plan.
  • Ensures that adequate safety measures are in place.
  • Coordinates activity for all Command and General Staff.
  • Coordinates with key people and officials.
  • Approves requests for additions resources or for the release of resources.
  • Keeps agency administrator informed of incident statues.
  • Approves the use of trainees, volunteers, and auxiliary personnel.
  • Authorizes release of information to the news media.
  • Orders the demobilization of the incident when appropriate.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

  • Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (S-390)
  • Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 and
  • Satisfactory performance as a Task Force Leader and
  • Satisfactory position performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 on a wildland fire incident
    OR
  • Satisfactory performance as a Strike Team Leader and
  • Satisfactory performance in any two single resource boss positions and
  • Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 and
  • Satisfactory performance as an Incident commander Type 3 on a wildland fire incident
Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2018-07-31