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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
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NWCG Latest Announcements

2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign: "Leadership Levels" Now Available

Date: October 15, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce the release of the Leadership Committee’s 2025–2026 Leadership Campaign, themed “Leadership Levels.” This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

The campaign is structured into four quarters and may be completed at any time between October 1, 2025 -December 31, 2026. Leadership levels will be released quarterly.

Quarter One materials are now available on the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program website and focus on Leadership Level 1, Follower (Self-Leadership).

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee

Updated! L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led) Course

Date: October 3, 2024
Questions? Please contact:
Leadership Committee

NWCG is pleased to announce the updated L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led) course is now available. L-280 is intended for operational personnel at the Firefighter Type 1 level, and for individuals pursuing Leadership Level 2, New Leader. 

This instructor-led course is a primer on leadership and the second formal course in the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program. It helps emerging leaders build the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to lead effectively in high-risk environments. 

For more information about leadership development and available courses, visit the Leadership Committee Web Portal.

References:

L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led)

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use

Date: Sept 26, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee 

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use. This advisory recommends all pre-2006 fire shelters should be removed from service by January 1, 2026.

This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to:

  • Inspect fire shelters immediately
  • Replace and destroy any pre-2006 shelters (identified by white or pink insert label)
  • Order replacements as needed

For further details, please refer to the complete advisory. 

References:

Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use

NWCG Fire Inspection Flowchart, PMS 411-1

NWCG Alerts

NEW! S-219, Firing Operations (Blended) Now Available

Date: Sept 11, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fuels Management Committee 

The S-219, Firing Operations (Blended) course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB) incident qualifications.

This blended course combines online and instructor-led training to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of the FIRB, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Firing Boss, Single Resource, PMS 350-105.

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-219, Firing Operations (Blended)

NWCG Firing Boss, Single Resource Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal