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S-430, Operations Section Chief (ILT)

Course Description

This course is designed to meet the training needs of the Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2). This course is designed to be interactive in nature and contains several exercises designed to facilitate group and classroom discussion.

Course Objectives

Describe the OSC role in external and internal coordination.

Prerequisite Qualifications

Qualified as Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS).

Alternate Delivery Mode

Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Lead Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead and Unit Instructor must be qualified as Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2).
Unit Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead and Unit Instructor must be qualified as Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2).
Business Steward
IOSC Incident Operations Subcommittee
Course Level
Area, State, Regional
Format
Instructor Led
Course Number
S-430
Other Training Which Supports
OPBD Operations Branch Director, OSCC Operations Section Chief Complex
Course Title
Operations Section Chief (ILT)

Special Delivery Considerations

Course Materials:
Material is available in the NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2. The catalog lists the materials needed, along with their cost. For ordering procedures and payment options, please visit Catalogs and Ordering Quicklinks page.

Development History

Replaced I-430 in 4/96. Course hours changed with 2006 revision; reference NWCG Curriculum Issue Paper #50.

Version Date

2006

Previous Certification Dates

1996-04

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New Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

Date:  April 17, 2026
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Please contact: National Coordination System Committee

A new publication from the National Coordination System Committee (NCSC) is now available. The NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249, will be used for aviation crews and dispatch to share flight information that is needed for resource tracking, and if needed, for emergency procedures.

For further details, please contact your NCSC representative. 

References:

NCSC Memo 26-01: Implementation of NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

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Date:  April 15, 2026
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Please contact: Data Standards and Terminology Board (DSTB)

The Data Standards and Terminology Board is requesting feedback on a new glossary term: Resource Protection Measure (RPM).

The proposed definition is: Practical guidance provided for incident personnel in a manner in which incident objectives can be achieved while reducing impacts to identified resources across the landscape. RPMs are informed by, but not restricted to, Minimum Impact Strategies and Tactics (MIST).

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Date:  April 1, 2026
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NWCG is excited to announce that Quarter Three materials for the 2025/2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign are now available. 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.

Quarter Three materials focus on Leadership Level 3: Leader of People (Develop Intent). Leadership Level 3 is where your values, your team, and your influence come together. Leaders of People put their teams first, build trust, and lead with authenticity. They mentor future leaders and shape decisions up and down the chain.

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2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

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WFSTAR 2026 Core Components Module Package and 2025 Fire Year in Review Now Available

Date:  March 23, 2026
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Please contact: Joe Schindel

The 2026 Core Components Module Package for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) and the 2025 Fire Year in Review are now available on the NWCG website. The 2026 Core Components Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

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2026 Core Components Module Package

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