Positions, Incident And Position Standards Committee

Position Code	Position Title	Steward	Key Stakeholder (s)	IPD Status
FFT1	Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
CREP	Crew Representative	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
CRWB	Crew Boss, Single Resource	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
HEQB	Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
ENGB	Engine Boss, Single Resource	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
STAM	Staging Area Manager	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
FFT2	Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
AREP	Agency Representative	Incident Command Subcommittee		Approved
ACDR	Area Commander	Incident Command Subcommittee		Approved
ACLC	Assistant Area Commander, Logistics	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
DMOB	Demobilization Unit Leader*	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved
DPRO	Display Processor	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved
DIVS	Division/Group Supervisor*	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
DOCL	Documentation Unit Leader*	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved
FOBS	Field Observer	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved
BCMG	Base/Camp Manager	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
ICT1	Incident Commander Type 1*	Incident Command Subcommittee		Approved
ICT2	Incident Commander Type 2*	Incident Command Subcommittee		Approved
LOFR	Liaison Officer*	Incident Command Subcommittee		Approved
SUBD	Support Branch Director	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
SVBD	Service Branch Director	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
OPBD	Operations Branch Director	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
OSC1	Operations Section Chief Type 1*	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
STPS	Structure Protection Specialist	Incident Operations Subcommittee	Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Committee	Approved
ACPC	Assistant Area Commander, Planning	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved
PSC1	Planning Section Chief Type 1*	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved
COML	Communications Unit Leader*	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
COMT	Incident Communications Technician*	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
EQPM	Equipment Manager	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
FACL	Facilities Unit Leader*	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
FDUL	Food Unit Leader*	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
GSUL	Ground Support Unit Leader*	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
INCM	Incident Communications Center Manager	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	National Coordination System Committee	Approved
LSC1	Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
LSC2	Logistics Section Chief Type 2*	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
LSC3	Logistics Section Chief Type 3*	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
ORDM	Ordering Manager	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
RADO	Radio Operator	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	National Coordination System Committee	Approved
RCDM	Receiving/Distribution Manager	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
SECM	Security Manager	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
SPUL	Supply Unit Leader*	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
HRSP	Human Resource Specialist	Incident Human Resource Specialist Unit	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Approved
IARR	Interagency Resource Representative	National Coordination System Committee	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Approved
OPS3	Operations Section Chief Type 3*	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
OSC2	Operations Section Chief Type 2*	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
STCR	Strike Team Leader Crew	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
STEN	Strike Team Leader Engine	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
STEQ	Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
TFLD	Task Force Leader	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
ICT3	Incident Commander Type 3*	Incident Command Subcommittee		Approved
ICT4	Incident Commander Type 4*	Incident Command Subcommittee		Approved
ICT5	Incident Commander Type 5	Incident Command Subcommittee		Approved
PSC2	Planning Section Chief Type 2*	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved
PSC3	Planning Section Chief Type 3*	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved
RESL	Resources Unit Leader*	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved
SCKN	Status/Check-In Recorder	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved
SITL	Situation Unit Leader*	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved
TNSP	Incident Training Specialist	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved
STDZ	Strike Team Leader Dozer			---
STPL	Strike Team Ldr Tractor Plow			---
TPOP	Tractor Plow Operator			---
TRPB	Tractor Plow Boss			---
ICCI	Incident Commander Complex	Incident Command Subcommittee		Approved
LSCC	Logistics Section Chief Complex	Incident Logistics Subcommittee		Approved
OSCC	Operations Section Chief Complex	Incident Operations Subcommittee		Approved
PSCC	Planning Section Chief Complex	Incident Planning Subcommittee		Approved

NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) Available Now

Date: Aug 15, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fuels Management Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) training is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. S-290 (Blended) training combines online training and instructor-led training components that support individuals working towards any Single Resource Boss or Fire Effects Monitor incident qualifications.

This second course in the series collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills, and provides more detailed information on fuels, weather, and topography that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes.

Students are required to finish the prerequisite S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, before enrolling in S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended).

References:

S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended)

S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NEW! S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) Now Available

Date: Aug 14, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

The S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) is now available. Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) incident qualifications.

S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) training combines online training and instructor-led training components. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the HECM position, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Helicopter Crewmember, PMS 350-22.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended)

NWCG Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for FBAN and LTAN

Date: Aug 13, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) and Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Fire Behavior Analyst Position Page

NWCG Long Term Fire Analyst Page

ETC/RMC Safety Bulletin: 25-001 New Guidance on Laundering Wildland Fire Clothing to Reduce Contamination

Date: Aug 8, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee
Risk Management Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) and the Risk Management Committee (RMC) have issued Safety Bulletin 25-001: Laundering to Decontaminate Wildland Fire Clothing. Recent research revealed that wildland fire flame-resistant pants and shirts can be contaminated with chemicals from combustion byproducts, including carcinogens, and that common laundering practices can effectively remove these harmful contaminants from wildland firefighter clothing more effectively than previously understood. It is recommended to decontaminate wildland fire clothing as frequently as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions about this new information and how to implement recommendations can be found on the NWCG Alerts page. Read the complete ETC/RMC Safety Bulletin: 25-001 to learn more.