310-1 Updates Draft

Advanced Faller

FAL1 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Intermediate Faller (FAL2)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Advanced Faller (FAL1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-91 (see note)

These Positions Maintain Currency For FAL1

•  None

FAL1 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Basic Faller (FAL3)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Intermediate Faller (FAL2)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• M-410, Facilitative Instructor
• S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations
• S-131, Firefighter Type 1
• S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use
• S-219, Firing Operations

Note

The use of the approved NWCG combined PTB for the FAL1 position is highly encouraged. However, agency-specific evaluation processes that document Completion and Certification of PTB can be used in lieu of the PTB if they meet or exceed the standard identified in the associated position task book.

Agency Representative

AREP Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required Experience

•  Agency established

These Positions Maintain Currency For AREP

• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Liaison Officer (LOFR)

AREP Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Liaison Officer (LOFR)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 956, All-Hazards Position Specific Liaison Officer
• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service

Note

This is not a Command or General Staff position.

Air Operations Branch Director

AOBD Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-400, Advanced ICS
• S-470, Air Operations Branch Director

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Task Book for the Position of Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD), PMS 311-17

These Positions Maintain Currency For AOBD

• Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS)
• Area Command Aviation Coordinator (ACAC)

AOBD Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS)
• Area Command Aviation Coordinator (ACAC)
• Helibase Manager (HEBM)
• Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service

Air Support Group Supervisor

ASGS Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Helibase Manager (HEBM)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-19

These Positions Maintain Currency For ASGS

• Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD)
• Area Command Aviation Coordinator (ACAC)

ASGS Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD)
• Helibase Manager (HEBM)
• Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• S-375, Air Support Group Supervisor

Air Tactical Group Supervisor

ATGS Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• CRM, Agency Approved Crew Resource Management Training
• S-378, Aerial Supervision
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• RT-378, Air Tactical Group Supervisor Refresher, (Triennial)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-18

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-18

These Positions Maintain Currency For ATGS

•  None

ATGS Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• NAFA, National Aerial Firefighting Academy

Aircraft Base Radio Operator

ABRO Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO), PMS 311-87

These Positions Maintain Currency For ABRO

• Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP)
• Deck Coordinator (DECK)
• Helibase Manager (HEBM)
• Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)
• Radio Operator (RADO)

ABRO Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Radio Operator (RADO)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

•  None

Aircraft Dispatcher

ACDP Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-103, Temporary Flight Restrictions and Advisory Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
• A-110, Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials
• A-202, Interagency Aviation Organizations
• A-203, Basic Airspace
• A-204, Crew Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations
• A-205, Risk Management I
• A-208, Aircraft and Pilot Approval
• A-303, Human Factors in Aviation
• A-305, Risk Management II
• A-307, Aviation Policy and Regulations II
• A-310, Overview of Crew Resource Management (DOI) or N9059, Crew Resource Management 7 Skills (USFS)
• D-312, Aircraft Dispatcher

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP), PMS 311-67

These Positions Maintain Currency For ACDP

•  Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)

ACDP Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO)
• Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC)
• Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD)
• Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• D-310, Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-270, Basic Air Operations

Aircraft Timekeeper

ATIM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-109, Aircraft Radio Use
• A-115, Automated Flight Following
• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, National Incident Management System (NIMS): An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM) Position Task Book, PMS 311-93

These Positions Maintain Currency For ATIM

• Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM)
• Fixed Wing Base Manger (FWBM)
• Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG)

ATIM Maintains Currency For These Positions

• None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• Aviation Business System Training

Airtanker Base Manager

ATBM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-100, Basic Aviation Safety
• A-103, Temporary Flight Restrictions and Advisory Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
• A-110, Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials; (Triennial)
• A-112, Aviation Projects & Mission Planning
• A-200, Mishap Review (Triennial)
• A-202, Interagency Aviation Organizations
• A-205, Risk Management I
• ICS-200, Basic ICS: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• N-9057, Airtanker Base Managers Workshop; (Triennial)
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-273, Single Engine Airtanker Manager

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Ramp Manager (RAMP)
• AND Satisfactory performance as an Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM), PMS 311-121

These Positions Maintain Currency For ATBM

• Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM)

ATBM Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM)
• Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM)
• Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT)
• Ramp Manager (RAMP)
• Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• A-305, Risk Management II
• A-306, Aviation Contract Administration
• A-307, Aviation Policy and Regulations II
• Contracting Officer Representative Training
• Geographic Area Airtanker Base Manager Training
• Incident Business System (IBS) Training
• Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) Training Exercise (Triennial)

Area Command Aviation Coordinator

ACAC Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• S-620, Area Command

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Area Command Aviation Coordinator (ACAC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-83

These Positions Maintain Currency For ACAC

• Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD)

ACAC Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD)
• Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

•  None

Area Commander

ACDR Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• S-620, Area Command

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Area Commander (ACDR) Position Task Book, PMS 311-80

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Area Commander (ACDR) Position Task Book, PMS 311-80

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Area Commander (ACDR) Position Task Book, PMS 311-80

These Positions Maintain Currency For ACDR

• Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
• Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) 

ACDR Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
• Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) 

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

•  None

Assistant Area Commander Logistics

ACLC Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• S-620, Area Command

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), or Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), or Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC), or Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC), or Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Assistant Area Commander, Logistics (ACLC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-89

These Positions Maintain Currency For ACLC

•  Area Commander (ACDR)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)

ACLC Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Area Commander (ACDR)
• Assistant Area Commander, Planning (ACPC)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

•  None

Assistant Area Commander Planning

ACPC Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• S-620, Area Command

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), or Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), or Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC), or Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC), or Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of Assistant Area Commander, Planning (ACPC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-88

These Positions Maintain Currency For ACPC

• Area Commander (ACDR)
• Assistant Area Commander, Logistics (ACLC)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) 

ACPC Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Area Commander (ACDR)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) 

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

•  None

Base/Camp Manager

BCMG Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Base/Camp Manager (BCMG) Position Task Book, PMS 311-42

These Positions Maintain Currency For BCMG

• Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)

BCMG Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• Base/Camp Manager Job Aid, J-254
• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management

Basic Faller

FAL3 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Basic Faller (FAL3), PMS 311-119

These Positions Maintain Currency For FAL3

• Advanced Faller (FAL1)
• Intermediate Faller (FAL2)

FAL3 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• S-131, Firefighter Type 1
• S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use
• S-219, Firing Operations
   

Communications Unit Leader

COML Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Communications Technician (COMT)
• AND Satisfactory performance as an Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Communications Unit Leader (COML) Position Task Book, PMS 311-34

These Positions Maintain Currency For COML

• Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM)
• Incident Communications Technician (COMT)

COML Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM)
• Incident Communications Technician (COMT)
• Radio Operator (RADO)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• S-358, Communications Unit Leader

Compensation/Claims Unit Leader

COMP Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Task Book for the Position of Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP), PMS 311-47

These Positions Maintain Currency For COMP

• Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)

COMP Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 975, All-Hazards Position Specific Finance/Admin. Unit Leader Course
• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management

Cost Unit Leader

COST Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Cost Unit Leader (COST) Position Task Book, PMS 311-48 (see note)

These Positions Maintain Currency For COST

• Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)

COST Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 975, All-Hazards Position Specific Finance/Admin. Unit Leader Course
• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• N-9062, e-ISuite, All Modules
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

Note

Once qualified as a COST, the FSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the FSC3 PTB.

Crew Boss, Single Resource

CRWB Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource)
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB), PMS 311-98

These Positions Maintain Currency For CRWB

• Crew Representative (CREP)
• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)  
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Safety Officer, Field (SOFF)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Single Resource Boss (ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB)
• Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

CRWB Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Crew Representative (CREP)
• Field Observer (FOBS)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)
• Single Resource Boss (ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)
• Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-280, Followership to Leadership
• S-219, Firing Operations
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-270, Basic Air Operations

Crew Representative

CREP Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Crew Representative (CREP) Position Task Book, PMS 311-12

These Positions Maintain Currency For CREP

• Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB)
• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Interagency Resource Representative (IARR)
• Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

CREP Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

•  None

Deck Coordinator

DECK Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Deck Coordinator (DECK) Position Task Book, PMS 311-85

These Positions Maintain Currency For DECK

• Helibase Manager (HEBM)

DECK Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO)
• Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• None

Demobilization Unit Leader

DMOB Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Status/Check-in Recorder (SCKN)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB), PMS 311-115

These Positions Maintain Currency For DMOB

• Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)
• Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
• Status/Check-in Recorder (SCKN)

DMOB Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)
• Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
• Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 965, All-Hazards Position Specific Resources Unit Leader
• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• N-9062, e-ISuite, All Modules
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management

Display Processor

DPRO Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Display Processor (DPRO) Position Task Book, PMS 311-31

These Positions Maintain Currency For DPRO

• Situation Unit Leader (SITL)

DPRO Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-245, Display Processor

Division/Group Supervisor*

DIVS Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-339, Division/Group Supervisor
• S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Task Force Leader (TFLD)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-09

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-09

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• AND Satisfactory performance in any two Strike Team Leader positions (one must be STCR or STEN)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-09

These Positions Maintain Currency For DIVS

• Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Operations Branch Director (OPBD)
• Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

DIVS Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Crew Representative (CREP)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Branch Director (OPBD)
• Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
  Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)
• Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-381, Incident Leadership
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

Note

Once qualified as a DIVS, the OPS3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented.

Documentation Unit Leader

DOCL Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL), PMS 311-25

These Positions Maintain Currency For DOCL

• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)

DOCL Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation

Engine Boss, Single Resource

ENGB Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource)
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) Position Task Book, PMS 311-13

These Positions Maintain Currency For ENGB

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Safety Officer, Field (SOFF)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB)
• Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

ENGB Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Field Observer (FOBS)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)
• Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-280, Followership to Leadership
• N-9018, Engine Operator Academy
• S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations
• S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use
• S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface
• S-219, Firing Operations
• S-231, Engine Boss (Single Resource)
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-270, Basic Air Operations

Equipment Manager

EQPM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Equipment Manager (EQPM) Position Task Book, PMS 311-45

These Positions Maintain Currency For EQPM

• Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
• Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)

EQPM Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• Equipment Manager Job Aid, J-255
• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management

Equipment Time Recorder

EQTR Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51

These Positions Maintain Currency For EQTR

• Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)
• Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)
• Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)

EQTR Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)
• Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)
• Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)
• Time Unit Leader (TIME)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management

Expanded Dispatch Coordinator

CORD Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-103, Temporary Flight Restrictions and Advisory Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
• A-110, Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials
• A-202, Interagency Aviation Organizations
• A-203, Basic Airspace
• A-204, Cre Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations
• A-205, Risk Management I
• A-208, Aircraft and Pilot Approval
• A-303, Human Factors in Aviation
• A-305, Risk Management II
• A-307, Aviation Policy and Regulations II
• A-310, Overview of Crew Resource Management (DOI) or N9059, Crew Resource Management 7 Skills (USFS)
• D-312, Aircraft Dispatcher

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Expanded Dispatch Coordinator (CORD), PMS 311-56

These Positions Maintain Currency For CORD

• Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP)

CORD Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC)
• Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP)
• Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• ICS-400, Advanced ICS
• L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service

Expanded Dispatch Recorder

EDRC Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• D-110, Expanded Dispatch Recorder
• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction

Required Experience

• None

These Positions Maintain Currency For EDRC

• Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP)
• Expanded Dispatch Coordinator (CORD)
• Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP)
• Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD)
• Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)
• Ordering Manager (ORDM)

EDRC Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD)
• Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)
• Ordering Manager (ORDM)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S-130, Firefighter Training
• S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher

EDSP Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• D-510, Supervisory Dispatcher
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, NRF: An Introduction

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP), PMS 311-57

These Positions Maintain Currency For EDSP

• Expanded Dispatch Coordinator (CORD)
• Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD)

EDSP Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Expanded Dispatch Coordinator (CORD)
• Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC)
• Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-380, Fireline Leadership

Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher

EDSD Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• D-310, Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD), PMS 311-58

These Positions Maintain Currency For EDSD

• Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP)
• Expanded Dispatch Coordinator (CORD)
• Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC)
• Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP)

EDSD Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB)
• Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC)
• Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management

Facilities Unit Leader

FACL Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Base/Camp Manager (BCMG)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Facilities Unit Leader (FACL) Position Task Book, PMS 311-34

These Positions Maintain Currency For FACL

• Base/Camp Manager (BCMG)
• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)
• Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)

FACL Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Base/Camp Manager (BCMG)
• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams
• S-354, Facilities Unit Leader 

Note

Once qualified as a FACL, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 PTB.

Felling Boss Single Resource

FELB Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations
• S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource)
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Felling Boss, Single Resource (FELB), PMS 311-107

These Positions Maintain Currency For FELB

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Safety Officer, Field (SOFF)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

FELB Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Field Observer (FOBS)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FIRB, HEQB)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-280, Followership to Leadership
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-270, Basic Air Operations

Field Observer

FOBS Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as any Single Resource Boss position (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Field Observer (FOBS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-30

These Positions Maintain Currency For FOBS

•  Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB)

FOBS Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO)
• Situation Unit Leader (SITL)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• S-244, Field Observer

Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex

***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-146.

FSCC Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR CIMC, Complex Incident Management Course

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Time Unit Leader (TIME)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-146

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Cost Unit Leader (COST)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-146

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-146

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-146

These Positions Maintain Currency For FSCC

• Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)
• Cost Unit Leader (COST)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)
• Time Unit Leader (TIME)

FSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Cost Unit Leader (COST)
• Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)
• Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)
• Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)
• Time Unit Leader (TIME)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 973, All-Hazards Position Specific Finance/Admin. Section Chief
• L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service
• L-580, Leadership is Action

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*

FSC3 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Time Unit Leader (TIME)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Cost Unit Leader (COST)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)

OR

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3) Position Task Book, PMS 311-50 (see note)

These Positions Maintain Currency For FSC3

• Cost Unit Leader (COST)
• Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)
• Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)
• Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)
• Time Unit Leader (TIME)

FSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)
• Cost Unit Leader (COST)
• Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)
• Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)
• Time Unit Leader (TIME)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-381, Incident Leadership
• O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

Note

Once qualified as TIME, COST, or ICT3, the FSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the FSC3 PTB.

Fire Behavior Analyst

FBAN Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-490, Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
• S-491, Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System
• S-590, Advanced Fire Behavior Interpretation

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Fire Behavior Analyst Position Task Book (FBAN), PMS 311-29

These Positions Maintain Currency For FBAN

•  None

FBAN Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO)
• Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• N-9035, Remote Automated Weather Stations
• M-410, Facilitative Instructor
• RX-300, Prescribed Fire Burn Boss
• RX-410, Smoke Management Techniques
• S-495, Geospatial Fire Analysis, Interpretation, and Application

Note

If an LTAN meets the prerequisite experience and qualifications of an FBAN, the certifying official may grant the FBAN qualification. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page.

Fire Effects Monitor

FEMO Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO) Position Task Book, PMS 311-30

These Positions Maintain Currency For FEMO

• Field Observer (FOBS)
• Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN)
• Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN)

FEMO Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Field Observer (FOBS)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• RX-310, Introduction to Fire Effects
• S-244, Field Observer

Fire Prevention Education Team Leader

PETL Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, NRF: An Introduction
• P-410, Fire Prevention Education Team Leader

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Fire Prevention Education Team Member (PETM)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Fire Prevention Education Team Leader (PETL) Position Task Book, PMS 311-63

These Positions Maintain Currency For PETL

• Fire Prevention Team Member (PETM)

PETL Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Fire Prevention Team Member (PETM)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• P-301, Fire Prevention Education 2

Fire Prevention Education Team Member

PETM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
• P-310, Fire Prevention Education Team Member

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Fire Prevention Education Team Member (PETM) Position Task Book, PMS 311-64

These Positions Maintain Currency For PETM

• Fire Prevention Education Team Leader (PETL)

PETM Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Fire Prevention Education Team Leader (PETL)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• FI-110, Wildland Fire Observations and Origin Scene Protection for First Responders
• P-101, Introduction to Wildfire Prevention
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-130, Firefighter Training
• S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss)

FFT1 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-131, Firefighter Type 1

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) (FFT1), PMS 311-14

These Positions Maintain Currency For FFT1

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

FFT1 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)
• Staging Area Manager (STAM)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations
• S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use
• S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface
• S-219, Firing Operations

Firefighter Type 2 (Crewmember)

FFT2 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training 

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (see note)
• S-130, Firefighter Training
• S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Required Experience

• None

These Positions Maintain Currency For FFT2

• Advanced Faller (FAL1)
• Basic Faller (FAL3)
• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)
• Intermediate Faller (FAL2)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

FFT2 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• None

Note

Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) is not required for the first year as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2); however, it is required for subsequent years.

For the Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) position, satisfactory completion of the required training meets the position qualification requirements.

Firing Boss, Single Resource

FIRB Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource)
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB), PMS 311-105

These Positions Maintain Currency For FIRB

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Safety Officer, Field (SOFF)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, HEQB, HMGB)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

FIRB Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)   
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)   
• Field Observer (FOBS)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, HEQB)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-280, Followership to Leadership
• S-219, Firing Operations
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-270, Basic Air Operations

Fixed Wing Base Manager

FWBM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-100, Basic Aviation Safety
• A-103, Temporary Flight Restrictions and Advisory Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
• A-110, Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials; (Triennial)
• A-112, Aviation Projects & Mission Planning
• A-115, Automated Flight Following
• A-200, Mishap Review (Triennial)
• A-202, Interagency Aviation Organizations
• A-205, Risk Management I
• ICS-200, Basic ICS: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Ramp Manager (RAMP)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM), PMS 311-122

These Positions Maintain Currency For FWBM

• Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM)

FWBM Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM)
• Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM)
• Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT)
• Ramp Manager (RAMP)
• Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• A-305, Risk Management II
• A-306, Aviation Contract Administration
• A-307, Aviation Policy and Regulations II
• A-311, Aviation Planning
• Incident Business System (IBS) Training
• S-273, Single Engine Airtanker Manager

Fixed Wing Parking Tender

FWPT Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-100, Basic Aviation Safety
• A-109, Aircraft Radio Use
• A-117, Fixed Wing Hand Signals
• A-204, Crew Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations
• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT) Position Task Book, PMS 311-92

These Positions Maintain Currency For FWPT

• Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM)
• Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM)
• Ramp Manager (RAMP)
• Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG)

FWPT Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

•  Local Ramp Orientation

Food Unit Leader

FDUL Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
• IS-800, NRF: An Introduction
• S-357, Food Unit Leader 

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Food Unit Leader (FDUL) Position Task Book, PMS 311-34

These Positions Maintain Currency For FDUL

•  None

FDUL Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation

Geographic Information System Specialist

GISS Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
• RT-341, Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist for Incident Management Annual Refresher
• S-341, Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist for Incident Management

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Geographic Information System Specialist (GISS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-77

These Positions Maintain Currency For GISS

•  None

GISS Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-245, Display Processor

Ground Support Unit Leader

GSUL Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Equipment Manager (EQPM)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL) Position Task Book, PMS 311-34

These Positions Maintain Currency For GSUL

• Equipment Manager (EQPM)
• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)

GSUL Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Equipment Manager (EQPM)
• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams
• S-355, Ground Support Unit Leader

Note

Once qualified as a GSUL, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 PTB.

Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource

HEQB Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource)
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource (HEQB) Position Task Book, PMS 311-13

These Positions Maintain Currency For HEQB

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Safety Officer, Field (SOFF)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HMGB)
• Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment (STEQ)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

HEQB Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Field Observer (FOBS)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB)
• Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment (STEQ)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-280, Followership to Leadership
• S-219, Firing Operations
• S-236, Heavy Equipment Boss (Single Resource)
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-270, Basic Air Operations

Helibase Manager

HEBM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-371, Helibase Manager

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Helibase Manager (HEBM) Position Task Book, PMS 311-20

These Positions Maintain Currency For HEBM

• Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD)
• Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS)
• Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB)

HEBM Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO)
• Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS)
• Deck Coordinator (DECK)
• Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)
• Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-380, Fireline Leadership
   

Helicopter Coordinator

HLCO Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• CRM, Agency Approved Crew Resource Management Training
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-378, Aerial Supervision
• RT-378, Air Tactical Group Supervisor Refresher, (Triennial)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Task Force Leader (TFLD)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO) Position Task Book, PMS 311-18

OR

• Satisfactory performance in one Strike Team Leader position (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO) Position Task Book, PMS 311-18

These Positions Maintain Currency For HLCO

• Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)

HLCO Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB)
• Taskforce Leader (TFLD)
  Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN)
• Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR)
• Strike Team Leader Equipment (STEQ)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• S-271, Helicopter Crew Member
• S-371, Helibase Manager
• S-372, Helicopter Manager

Helicopter Crewmember

HECM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-110, Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Material (Triennial)
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-271, Helicopter Crewmember

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• AND Completion of NWCG Position Task Book for Helicopter Crewmember (HECM), PMS 311-22

These Positions Maintain Currency For HECM

• Deck Coordinator (DECK)
• Helibase Manager (HEBM)
• Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB)

HECM Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

•  None

Helicopter Manager, Single Resource

HMGB Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-110, Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials (Triennial)
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• RT-372, Helicopter Manager Workshop (Triennial)
• S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource)
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• S-372, Helicopter Manager

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)
• AND Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB) Position Task Book, PMS 311-13

These Positions Maintain Currency For HMGB

• Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD)
• Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS)
• Helibase Manager (HEBM)
• Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO)

HMGB Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Field Observer (FOBS)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Helibase Manager (HEBM)
• Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• Contract Administration Skills
• L-280, Followership to Leadership
• S-219, Firing Operations
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-270, Basic Air Operations

Note

When Helicopter Managers are intended to be used for other missions, they must be ordered with additional qualifications such as ICT4, PLDO, Agency Exclusive Use Prerequisites, etc.

Human Resource Specialist

HRSP Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
• RT-340, Human Resource Specialist Refresher Workshop (Triennial)
• S-340, Human Resource Specialist

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Human Resource Specialist (HRSP) Position Task Book, PMS 311-62

These Positions Maintain Currency For HRSP

•  None

HRSP Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management

Incident Business Advisor

INBA Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
• IS-800, NRF: An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Business Advisor (INBA) Position Task Book, PMS 311-65

These Positions Maintain Currency For INBA

•  None

INBA Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 975, Finance/Administration Unit Leaders
• ICS-400, Advanced ICS
• S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff
• S-481, Incident Business Advisor

Incident Commander Complex

***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Incident Commander Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-101.

ICCI Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander  Type 3 (ICT3)
• AND Completion and Certification of the NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101

These Positions Maintain Currency For ICCI

• Area Commander (ACDR)
• Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
• Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)

ICCI Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Agency Representative (AREP)
• Area Commander (ACDR)
• Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
• Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Liaison Officer (LOFR)
• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Operations Branch Director (OPBD)
• Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) 

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 950, All-Hazards Position Specific Incident Commander
• L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Fire Service
• L-580, Leadership is Action

Incident Commander Type 3

ICT3 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-300, Extended Attack Incident Commander
• S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• AND Satisfactory performance as a Task Force Leader (TFLD)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) Position Task Book, PMS 311-02

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• AND Satisfactory performance as Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• AND Satisfactory performance in any two Single Resource Boss positions (one must be CRWB or ENGB)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) Position Task Book, PMS 311-02

These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT3

• Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)
• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Operations Branch Director (OPBD)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

ICT3 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Branch Director (OPBD)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)
• Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-381, Incident Leadership
• 0-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

Note

Once qualified as a ICT3, the OPS3, PSC3, LSC3 and FSC3 qualifications may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the applicable PTB.

Incident Commander Type 4

ICT4 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-200, Initial Attack Incident Commander

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance in any Single Resource Boss position (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) Position Task Book, PMS 311-03

These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT4

• Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)
• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

ICT4 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)
• Safety Officer, Field (SOFF)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
• S-219, Firing Operations

Incident Commander Type 5

ICT5 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-131, Firefighter Type 1

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), PMS 311-116

These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT5

• Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB)
• Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)

ICT5 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations
• S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use
• S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface

Note

The ICT5 position is not prerequisite to the NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) position.

Incident Communications Center Manager

INCM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Radio Operator (RADO)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM), PMS 311-41

These Positions Maintain Currency For INCM

• Communications Unit Leader (COML)

INCM Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Communications Unit Leader (COML)
• Radio Operator (RADO)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• L-280, Followership to Leadership
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-130, Firefighting Training
• S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management 

Incident Communications Technician

COMT Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Communications Technician (COMT) Position Task Book, PMS 311-96

These Positions Maintain Currency For COMT

• Communications Unit Leader (COML)

COMT Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Communications Unit Leader (COML)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S-130, Firefighter Training
• S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
• S-258, Incident Communications Technician

Incident Contract Project Inspector

ICPI Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Contract Project Inspector (ICPI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-49

These Positions Maintain Currency For ICPI

• None

ICPI Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-262, Incident Contract Project Inspector

Incident Training Specialist

TNSP Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Training Specialist (TNSP) Position Task Book, PMS 311-28

These Positions Maintain Currency For TNSP

•  None

TNSP Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-445, Incident Training Specialist
   

Infrared Interpreter

IRIN Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) Position Task Book, PMS 311-26

These Positions Maintain Currency For IRIN

•  None

IRIN Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-443, Infrared Interpreter

Initial Attack Dispatcher

IADP Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-100, Basic Aviation Safety
• A-109, Aviation Radio Use
• A-115, Automated Flight Following
• A-200, Mishap Review
• A-207, Mission Scheduling and Coordination
• D-311, Initial Attack Dispatcher
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S-130, Firefighter Training
• S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP), PMS 311-60

These Positions Maintain Currency For IADP

• Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP)

IADP Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP)
• Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC)
• Radio Operator (RADO)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• D-110, Expanded Dispatch Recorder
• D-310, Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
• N-9032, Intelligence Support Specialist (INTS)
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Interagency Resource Representative

IARR Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction

Required Experience

•  Agency Established

These Positions Maintain Currency For IARR

•  None

IARR Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Crew Representative (CREP)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service

Intermediate Faller

FAL2 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Basic Faller (FAL3)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Task Book, PMS 311-91 (see note)

These Positions Maintain Currency For FAL2

• Advanced Faller (FAL1)

FAL2 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Basic Faller (FAL3)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• M-410, Facilitative Instructor
• S-131, Firefighter Type 1
• S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use
• S-219, Firing Operations

Note

The use of the approved NWCG PTB for the FAL2 position is highly encouraged. However, agency-specific evaluation processes that document Completion and Certification of PTB can be used in lieu of the PTB if they meet or exceed the standard identified in the associated position task book.

Liaison Officer

LOFR Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Liaison Officer (LOFR) Position Task Book, PMS 311-05

These Positions Maintain Currency For LOFR

• Agency Representative (AREP)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) 

LOFR Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Agency Representative (AREP)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 956, All-Hazards Position Specific Liaison Officer
• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service
• L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff
• S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• S-420, Command and General Staff
• S-520, Advanced Incident Management

Logistics Section Chief Complex

***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Logistics Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-133.

LSCC Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 (see note)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 (see note)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 (see note)

These Positions Maintain Currency For LSCC

• Assistant Area Commander, Logistics (ACLC)
• Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
• Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)
• Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)

LSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
• Base/Camp Manager (BCMG)
• Equipment Manager (EQPM)
• Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
• Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)
• Ordering Manager (ORDM)
• Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)
• Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 967, All-Hazards Position Specific Logistics Section Chief
• L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Fire Service
• L-580, Leadership is Action

Note

Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L 967) prior to position qualification.

Logistics Section Chief Type 3

LSC3 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)

OR

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3) Position Task Book, PMS 311-35 (see note)

These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC3

• Base/Camp Manager (BCMG)
• Equipment Manager (EQPM)
• Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
• Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Ordering Manager (ORDM)
• Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)
• Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)

LSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Base/Camp Manager (BCMG)
• Equipment Manager (EQPM)
• Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
• Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Ordering Manager (ORDM)
• Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)
• Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-381, Incident Leadership
• O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

Note

Once qualified as SPUL, FACL, GSUL, or ICT3, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 PTB.

Long Term Fire Analyst

LTAN Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, NRF: An Introduction
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
• S-490, Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
• S-491, Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System
• S-495, Geospatial Fire Analysis, Interpretation and Application
• S-590, Advanced Fire Behavior Interpretation 

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Long Term Analyst (LTAN), PMS 311-124

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO)
• AND Satisfactory performance as a Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Long Term Analyst (LTAN), PMS 311-124

These Positions Maintain Currency For LTAN

• Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN)

LTAN Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO)
• Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• BEHAVE PLUS
• N-9035, Remote Automated Weather Stations
• M-410, Facilitative Instructor
• RX-410, Smoke Management Techniques

Medical Unit Leader

MEDL Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
• IS-800, NRF: An Introduction
• S-359, Medical Unit Leader

Required Experience

• Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or equivalent
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39

These Positions Maintain Currency For MEDL

•  None

MEDL Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation

Mixmaster

MXMS Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-100, Basic Aviation Safety
• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• S-270, Basic Air Operations

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Retardant Crewmember (RTCM)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Mixmaster (MXMS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-94

These Positions Maintain Currency For MXMS

• None

MXMS Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Retardant Crewmember (RTCM)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

•  Geographic Area Mixmaster Training

Operations Branch Director

OPBD Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Branch Director (OPBD), PMS 311-109

These Positions Maintain Currency For OPBD

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)

OPBD Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Fire Service
• L-481, Advanced Leadership of Command and General Staff
• L-580, Leadership is Action
• O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-420, Command and General Staff
• S-430, Operations Section Chief
   

Operations Section Chief Complex

***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-108.

OSCC Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108

These Positions Maintain Currency For OSCC

• Area Commander (ACDR)
• Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
• Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC)
• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Operation Branch Director (OPBD)
• Operation Section Chief 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)

OSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC)
• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Brand Director (OPBD)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Fire Service
• L-580, Leadership is Action
• S-430, Operations Section Chief

Operations Section Chief Type 3

OPS3 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)

These Positions Maintain Currency For OPS3

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Operations Branch Director (OPBD)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

OPS3 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Branch Director (OPBD)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)
• Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-381, Incident Leadership
• O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

Note

Once qualified as DIVS or ICT3, the OPS3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented.

Ordering Manager

ORDM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Ordering Manager (ORDM) Position Task Book, PMS 311-43

These Positions Maintain Currency For ORDM

• Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC)
• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)
• Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)
• Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)

ORDM Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)
• Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)
• Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• Ordering Manager Job Aid, J-252
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management

Personnel Time Recorder

PTRC Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53

These Positions Maintain Currency For PTRC

• Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)
• Time Unit Leader (TIME)

PTRC Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)
• Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)
• Time Unit Leader (TIME)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• N-9062, e-ISuite, All Modules
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management 

Planning Section Chief Complex

***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-123.

PSCC Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-520, Advanced Incident Management  OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Situation Unit Leader (SITL)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 (see note)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 (see note)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 (see note)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Complex Incident Safety Officer (SOFC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 (see note)

Note

Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Planning Section Chief Course (S-440) prior to position qualification.

These Positions Maintain Currency For PSCC

• Area Commander (ACDR)
• Assistant Area Commander, Planning (ACPC)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)
• Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
• Situation Unit Leader (SITL)

PSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Assistant Area Commander, Planning (ACPC)
• Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB)
• Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)
• Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
• Situation Unit Leader (SITL)
• Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service
• L-580, Leadership is Action
• S-440, Planning Section Chief

Planning Section Chief Type 3

PSC3 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Situation Unit Leader (SITL)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Resources Unit Leader (RESL) 

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)

OR

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3) Position Task Book, PMS 311-55 (see note)

These Positions Maintain Currency For PSC3

• Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
• Situation Unit Leader (SITL)
• Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN)

PSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB)
• Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
• Situation Unit Leader (SITL)
• Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-381, Incident Leadership
• O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

Note

Once qualified as SITL, RESL, or ICT3, the PSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the PSC3 PTB.

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1

RXB1 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-490, Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-73

These Positions Maintain Currency For RXB1

• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG)
• Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)

RXB1 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)
• Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• M-581, Fire Program Management, an Overview
• RX-510, Advanced Fire Effects
   

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2

RXB2 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• RX-410, Smoke Management Techniques
• S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB)
• AND Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2), PMS 311-74

These Positions Maintain Currency For RXB2

• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG)
• Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)

RXB2 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG)
• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)
• Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)
• Strike Team Leader  (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• RX-300, Prescribed Fire Burn Boss
• RX-310, Introduction to Fire Effects

Prescribed Fire Manager

RXMG Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG) Position Task Book, PMS 311-70

These Positions Maintain Currency For RXMG

• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)

RXMG Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• M-581, Fire Program Management, an Overview

Procurement Unit Leader

PROC Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Procurement Unit Leader (PROC), PMS 311-125

These Positions Maintain Currency For PROC

• Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)
• Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)
• Time Unit Leader (TIME)

PROC Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
• Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)
• Time Unit Leader (TIME)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 975, All-Hazards Position Specific Finance/Admin. Unit Leader Course
• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

Public Information Officer Complex

***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Public Information Officer Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-106.

PIOC Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Incident Logistics Section Complex (LSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note)

OR

•  Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note)

These Positions Maintain Currency For PIOC

• Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)

PIOC Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 952, All-Hazards Position Specific Public Information Officer
• IS-42, Social Media in Emergency Management
• L-580, Leadership is Action

Note

Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L 952) prior to position qualification.

Public Information Officer Technician

PIOT Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation (Including Optional Units)

Required Experience

• None

These Positions Maintain Currency For PIOT

• Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)

PIOT Maintains Currency For These Positions

• None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• IS-29, Public Information Officer Awareness
• IS-42, Social Media in Emergency Management

Note

For the Public Information Officer Technician (PIOT) position, satisfactory completion of the required training meets the position qualification requirements.

Public Information Officer Type 3

PIO3 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction
• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-130, Firefighter Training
• S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
• S-203, Introduction to Incident Information OR E/L 952, All-Hazards Position-Specific Public Information Office

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) Position Task Book, PMS 311-114

These Positions Maintain Currency For PIO3

• Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) 

PIO3 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC)
• Public Information Officer Technician (PIOT)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 952, All-Hazards Position-Specific Public Information Office
• IS-29A, Public Information Officer Awareness
• IS-42, Social Media in Emergency Management
• L-280, Followership to Leadership
• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• L-381, Incident Leadership
• O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

Radio Operator

RADO Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Radio Operator (RADO), PMS 311-97

These Positions Maintain Currency For RADO

• Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO)
• Communications Unit Leader (COML)
• Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM)
• Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)

RADO Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-130, Firefighter Training
• S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Ramp Manager

RAMP Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-100, Basic Aviation Safety
• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• S-270, Basic Air Operations

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Ramp Manager (RAMP) Position Task Book, PMS 311-92

These Positions Maintain Currency For RAMP

• Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM)
• Fixed Wing Base Manger (FWBM)
• Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT)
• Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG)

RAMP Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT)
• Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• A-110, Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials
• A-204, Crew Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations 
   

Receiving/Distribution Manager

RCDM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM) Position Task Book, PMS 311-44

These Positions Maintain Currency For RCDM

• Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)
• Ordering Manager (ORDM)
• Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)

RCDM Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)
• Ordering Manager (ORDM)
• Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• Receiving and Distribution Manager Job Aid, J-253
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management

Resources Unit Leader

RESL Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Resources Unit Leader (RESL), PMS 311-27

These Positions Maintain Currency For RESL

• Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)
• Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN)

RESL Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)
• Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 965, All-Hazards Position Specific Resources Unit Leader
• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

Note

Once qualified as a RESL, the PSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the PSC3 PTB.

Retardant Crewmember

RTCM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-100, Basic Aviation Safety
• A-204, Crew Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations
• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Retardant Crew Member (RTCM) Position Task Book, PMS 311-94

These Positions Maintain Currency For RTCM

• Mixmaster (MXMS)

RTCM Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

•  Geographic Area Mixmaster Training

Safety Officer Complex

*** S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Safety Officer Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-104.

SOFC Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team
• S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-104

These Positions Maintain Currency For SOFC:

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)   
• Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)

SOFC Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service
• L-580, Leadership is Action
• S-404, Safety Officer

Safety Officer Type 3

SOF3 Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) Position Task Book, PMS 311-82

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) Position Task Book, PMS 311-82

These Positions Maintain Currency For SOF3

• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

SOF3 Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
• Safety Officer, Field (SOFF)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

Safety Officer, Field

SOFF Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Safety Officer, Field (SOFF), PMS 311-81

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Safety Officer, Field (SOFF), PMS 311-81

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)

OR

• Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)

These Positions Maintain Currency For SOFF:

• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

SOFF Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• L-381, Incident Leadership

Note

The Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) position is not a prerequisite to the NWCG Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) position.

Security Manager

SECM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Security Manager (SECM) Position Task Book, PMS 311-40

These Positions Maintain Currency For SECM

•  None

SECM Maintains Currency For These Positions

•  None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
• Security Manager Job Aid, J-259

Single Engine Airtanker Manager

SEMG Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• A-103, Temporary Flight Restrictions and Advisory Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)   
• A-115, Automated Flight Following
• A-203, Basic Airspace
• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
• RT-273, Single Engine Airtanker Manager Workshop (Triennial)
• S-270, Basic Air Operations
• S-273, Single Engine Airtanker Manager

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Ramp Manager (RAMP)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG) Position Task Book, PMS 311-61

These Positions Maintain Currency For SEMG

• Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM)
• Fixed Winged Base Manager (FWBM)
• Ramp Manager (RAMP)

SEMG Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM)
• Fixed Winged Parking Tender (FWPT)
• Ramp Manager (RAMP)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• D-110, Expanded Dispatch Recorder
• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• S-130, Firefighter Training
• S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Situation Unit Leader

SITL Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Situation Unit Leader (SITL) Position Task Book, PMS 311-24

These Positions Maintain Currency For SITL

• Field Observer (FOBS)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)

SITL Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Display Processor (DPRO)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• E/L 964, All-Hazards Position Specific Situation Unit Leader
• L-380, Fireline Leadership
• S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

Note

Once qualified as a SITL, the PSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the PSC3 PTB.

Staging Area Manager

STAM Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-130, Firefighter Training
• S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Staging Area Manager (STAM) Position Task Book, PMS 311-16

These Positions Maintain Currency For STAM

• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

STAM Maintains Currency For These Positions

• None

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• Staging Area Manager Job Aid, J-236
   

Status/Check-In Recorder

SCKN Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction

Required Experience

• Completion and Certification of NWCG Position Task Book for Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN), PMS 311-32

These Positions Maintain Currency For SCKN

• Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB)
• Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
• Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)
• Resources Unit Leader (RESL)

SCKN Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB)
• Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)
• Resources Unit Leader (RESL)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• N-9062, e-ISuite, All Modules
• S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
• S-248, Status/Check-In Recorder
   

Strategic Operational Planner

SOPL Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-482, Strategic Operational Planning

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• AND Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL) Position Task Book, PMS 311-72

These Positions Maintain Currency For SOPL

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)

SOPL Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• M-581, Fire Program Management, an Overview

Strike Team Leader Crew

STCR Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
• S-330, Task Force/Strike Team Leader

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG a Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR) Position Task Book, PMS 311-10 (see note)

These Positions Maintain Currency For STCR

• Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB)
• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Strike Team Leader (STEN, STEQ)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

STCR Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB)
• Crew Representative (CREP)
• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Safety Officer, Field (SOFF)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Strike Team Leader (STEN, STEQ)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-380, Fireline Leadership

Note

The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ) PTBs are combined. However, the positions are not combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The required experience for TFLD must be met before completing additional TFLD tasks.
Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite Single Resource Boss position, the specific Strike Team Leader PTB may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional Single Resource Boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding Strike Team Leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB “verification/certification” page.

Strike Team Leader Engine

STEN Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
• S-330, Task Force/Strike Team Leader

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as an Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN) Position Task Book, PMS 311-10 (see note)

These Positions Maintain Currency For STEN

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB)
• Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEQ)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

STEN Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Safety Officer, Field (SOFF)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEQ)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-380, Fireline Leadership

Note

The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ,) PTBs are combined. However, the positions are not combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The required experience for TFLD must be met before completing additional TFLD tasks.
Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite Single Resource Boss position, the specific Strike Team Leader PTB may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional Single Resource Boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding Strike Team Leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB “verification/certification” page.

Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment

STEQ Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
• S-330, Task Force/Strike Team Leader

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource (HEQB)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment (STEQ) Position Task Book, PMS 311-10 (see note)

These Positions Maintain Currency For STEQ

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource (HEQB)
• Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

STEQ Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource (HEQB)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Safety Officer, Field (SOFF)
• Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-380, Fireline Leadership

Note

The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ) PTBs are combined. However, the positions are not combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The required experience for TFLD must be met before completing additional TFLD tasks.
Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite Single Resource Boss position, the specific Strike Team Leader PTB may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional Single Resource Boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding Strike Team Leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB “verification/certification” page.

Structure Protection Specialist

STPS Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Structure Protection Specialist (STPS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-68

OR

• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Structure Protection Specialist (STPS) Position Task Book, PMS 311-68

These Positions Maintain Currency For STPS

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Operations Branch Director (OPBD)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)

STPS Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEN,  STEQ)
• Task Force Leader (TFLD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

•  None

Supply Unit Leader

SPUL Qualification Requirements DONE

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction