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Equipment, PMS 200

Dozers

Dozer Typing Standard

RequirementsType 1Type 2Type 3Type 4
Net HP Range*240 and up150 - 25099 - 16550 - 110
Minimum Base Weight**60,000 lbs.35,000 lbs.20,000 lbs.10,000 lbs.
*Manufacturer’s published rated net horsepower (HP).

Crews, PMS 200

Hand Crews

Minimum Crew Standards for National Mobilization

Minimum Standards Type 1 IHC (Interagency Hotshot Crew) Type 2 with IA (Initial Attack) Capability Type 2
Fireline Capability Initial attack/can be broken up into squads, fireline construction, complex firing operations (backfire). Initial attack/can be broken u

Aircraft, PMS 200

Airtankers

Airtanker Typing Standard

TYPE CAPACITY GALLONS EXAMPLES
VLAT >6000 DC-10
1 3,000 – 5,999 BAe-146, RJ85, MD-87, C-130, B-737
2 1,800 – 2,999 Q-400, CV-580, P-3
3 800 to 1,799
2024 Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management (SIIBM) Comment Period, Memo 23-06

Date: May 9, 2023
Contact: Incident Business Committee (IBC)

The IBC has recognized several changes to business practices that necessitate a revision to release a new edition in the Spring of 2024. Like the previous SIIBM update, the 2024 version will only be available via the NWCG website for downloading and printing. There will not be a hard copy version published and available to order from the cache.
The IBC is requesting comments and content edits from the field regarding potential revisions to the 2024 SIIBM. The memo's attached comment sheet describes the format in which comments should be provided. Comments are due by November 3, 2023.

References:

Values and Principles

Duty

  • Be proficient in your job, both technically and as a leader
  • Make sound and timely decisions
  • Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, accomplished
  • Develop your subordinates for the future

Respect

  • Know your subordinates and look out for their well-being
  • Keep your subordinates informed
  • Build the team
  • Employ your subordinates in accordance with their capabilities

Integrity

  • Kn
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