Command
ACDR	Area Commander, AD M
AREP	Agency Representative, AD K
ICT1	Incident Commander Type 1, AD M
THSP	Deputy Incident Commander Type 1, AD M
ICT2	Incident Commander Type 2, AD L
THSP	Deputy Incident Commander Type 2, AD L
ICT3	Incident Commander Type 3, AD J
ICT4	Incident Commander Type 4, AD F
ICT5	Incident Commander Type 5, AD E
IARR	Interagency Resource Representative, AD G
LOFR	Liaison Officer, AD K
PIO1	Public Information Officer Type 1, AD L
PIO2	Public Information Officer Type 2, AD K
PIOF	Public Information Officer, AD G
SOF1	Safety Officer Type 1, AD L
SOF2	Safety Officer Type 2, AD K
SOFR	Safety Officer Line, AD H

 

ACDR - Area Commander, AD M

Currently Unavailable.

 

AREP - Agency Representative, AD K

Duties:

• Ensure that all agency resources are properly checked-in at the incident.
• Obtain briefing from the Liaison Officer or Incident Commander.
• Inform assisting or cooperating agency personnel on the incident that the Agency Representative position for that agency has been filled.
• Attend briefings and planning meetings as required.
• Provide input on the use of agency resources unless resource technical specialists are assigned from the agency.
• Cooperate fully with the Incident Commander and the General Staff on agency involvement at the incident.
• Ensure the well-being of agency personnel assigned to the incident.
• Report to home agency dispatch or headquarters on a prearranged schedule.
• Ensure that all agency personnel and equipment are properly accounted for and released prior to departure.
• Ensure that all required agency forms, reports and documents are complete prior to departure.
• Have a debriefing session with the Liaison Officer or Incident Commander prior to departure.

Position Needs:

• Agency Certified

 

ICT1 - Incident Commander Type 1, AD M

Duties:

The Incident Commander’s responsibility is the overall management of the incident. On most incidents the command activity is carried out by a single Incident Commander. The Incident Commander is selected by qualifications and experience.

• Assess the situation and / or obtain a briefing from the prior Incident Commander.
• Determine incident objectives and strategy.
• Establish the immediate priorities.
• Establish an Incident Command Post.
• Establish an appropriate organization.
• Ensure planning meetings are scheduled as required.
• Approve and authorize the implementation of an Incident Action Plan.
• Ensure that adequate safety measures are in place.
• Coordinate activity for all Command and General Staff.
• Coordinate with key people and officials.
• Approve requests for additional resources or for the release of resources.
• Keep agency administrator informed of incident status.
• Approve the use of trainees, volunteers, and auxiliary personnel.
• Authorize release of information to the news media.
• Order the demobilization of the incident when appropriate.

Position Needs:

• Advanced Incident Management S-520
• Satisfactory performance as an ICT2
  -and-
• Satisfactory performance as an ICT1 on wildland fire
  -or-
• Satisfactory performance as an ICT3 AND LSC2 AND ICT2 on wildland fire
  -or-
• Satisfactory performance as an ICT3 AND FSC2 AND ICT2 on wildland fire

 

THSP - Deputy Incident Commander Type 1, AD M

Currently Unavailable.

 

ICT2 - Incident Commander Type 2, AD L

Duties:

The Incident Commander’s responsibility is the overall management of the incident. On most incidents the command activity is carried out by a single Incident Commander. The Incident Commander is selected by qualifications and experience.

• Assess the situation and / or obtain a briefing from the prior Incident Commander.
• Determine incident objectives and strategy.
• Establish the immediate priorities.
• Establish an Incident Command Post.
• Establish an appropriate organization.
• Ensure planning meetings are scheduled as required.
• Approve and authorize the implementation of an Incident Action Plan.
• Ensure that adequate safety measures are in place.
• Coordinate activity for all Command and General Staff.
• Coordinate with key people and officials.
• Approve requests for additional resources or for the release of resources.
• Keep agency administrator informed of incident status.
• Approve the use of trainees, volunteers, and auxiliary personnel.
• Authorize release of information to the news media.
• Order the demobilization of the incident when appropriate.

Position Needs:

• Command and General Staff (S-420)
• Satisfactory performance as an ICT3 AND OSC2 AND ICT2 on wildland fire
  -or-
• Satisfactory performance as an ICT3 AND PSC2 AND ICT2 on wildland fire
  -or-
• Satisfactory performance as an ICT3 AND LSC2 AND ICT2 on wildland fire
  -or-
• Satisfactory performance as an ICT3 AND FSC2 AND ICT2 on wildland fire

 

THSP - Deputy Incident Commander Type 2, AD L

Currently Unavailable.

 

ICT3 - Incident Commander Type 3, AD J

Duties:

The Incident Commander’s responsibility is the overall management of the incident. On most incidents the command activity is carried out by a single Incident Commander. The Incident Commander is selected by qualifications and experience.

• Assess the situation and / or obtain a briefing from the prior Incident Commander.
• Determine Incident Objectives and strategy.
• Establish the immediate priorities.
• Establish an Incident Command Post.
• Establish an appropriate organization.
• Ensure planning meetings are scheduled as required.
• Approve and authorize the implementation of an Incident Action Plan.
• Ensure that adequate safety measures are in place.
• Coordinate activity for all Command and General Staff.
• Coordinate with key people and officials.
• Approve requests for additions resources or for the release of resources.
• Keep agency administrator informed of incident statues.
• Approve the use of trainees, volunteers, and auxiliary personnel.
• Authorize release of information to the news media.
• Order the demobilization of the incident when appropriate.

Position Needs:

• Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (S-390)
• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 and
• Satisfactory performance as a Task Force Leader and
• Satisfactory position performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 on a wildland fire incident;
  or
• Satisfactory performance as a Strike Team Leader and
• Satisfactory performance in any two single resource boss positions and
• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 and
• Satisfactory performance as an Incident commander Type 3 on a wildland fire incident.

 

ICT4 - Incident Commander Type 4, AD F

Duties:

The Incident Commander’s responsibility is the overall management of the incident. On most incidents the command activity is carried out by a single Incident Commander. The Incident Commander is selected by qualifications and experience.

• Provide for the safety, welfare, and accountability of assigned personnel during the entire period of command.
• Initiate and maintain ICS Form 201.
• Gather initial data, observe and record information.
• Size-up fire situation.
• Follow the Standard Fire Orders, Watch Out Situations, and Urban Interface Watch Out Situations.
• Establish command, notify dispatch, and advise all incident resources upon arrival.
• Develop an Incident Action Plan. (Incident objective(s), Strategy(ies), Tactics, Resource assignments, Safety information covering all hazards and all relevant safety principles).
• Determine the general area of origin.
• Brief and keep subordinates informed.
• Direct and coordinate the initial attack resources.
• Communicate using concise messages with clear-text.
• Monitor the weather and other environmental factors to anticipate changes in fire behavior.
• Evaluate progress.
• Recognize when the incident expands beyond initial response capabilities. Determine if incident complexity exceeds Incident Commander’s (IC) skill level.
• Adjust tactics to meet changing conditions.
• Keep supervisor, designated officer or dispatch informed of progress, current and anticipated problems, and needs.
• Take necessary precautions to ensure the values to be protected and control lines are secured.
• Determine when the fire is out or safe to abandon when incident objectives are met.
• Maintain adequate records as to events, use of personnel, equipment and supplies, and other data for fire management needs.
• Brief and submit complete documentation to supervisor, designated officer or dispatch at end of suppression action.
• Prepare and discuss performance evaluations with subordinates.
• Participate in post incident review with supervisor, designated officer or dispatch.
• Brief and provide complete and accurate records to relief when appropriate.
• Establish immediate priorities.
• Ensure that strategy approved by the agency administrator is considered and implemented if possible. If not, initiate contact with agency administrator to provide an update on the situation and receive concurrence on new strategy.
• Develop and implement tactics for containment of the fire based upon agency administrator’s briefing, available resources, weather forecasts, and information gathered during size up

Position Needs:

• Fire Operations in Urban Interface (S-215)
• Satisfactory position performance as a Single Resource Boss (Crew, Dozer, Engine, Tractor / Plow) and
• Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 on a wildland fire incident.

 

ICT5 - Incident Commander Type 5, AD E

Duties:

The Incident Commander’s responsibility is the overall management of the incident. On most incidents the command activity is carried out by a single Incident Commander.

• Demonstrate the ability to apply first aid to stop any bleeding; splints, fractures, care for burns or heat injuries, administer COR and shock control measures.
• Demonstrate ability to apply business management practices.
• Properly use portable or mobile multi-channel radio.
• Properly use maps and compass.
• Inspect hose and accessories for type, size and condition.
• Properly set up, operate and maintain pump.
• Properly start, operate, and maintain a chain saw in accordance with agency procedures, manufacturer’s recommendations, and safety requirements.
• Obtain complete information from dispatch upon initial activation.
• Gather intelligence
• Wildland fire investigation. Record and report all information that might help in determining fire cause and origin. Designate and protect the area of fire origin.
• Arrive at incident and check in. Arrive properly equipped at assigned location within acceptable time limits. Check in according to agency guidelines.
• Demonstrate use of NWCG Fireline handbook 410-1.
• Receive task / assignment and briefing from supervisor.
• Properly size-up fire.
• Demonstrate understanding of how to apply LCES.
• Brief subordinates or relief
• Keep assigned personnel informed on a continuing basis about all pertinent information.
• Inspect assigned personnel and their personal protective equipment.
• Inspect assigned equipment and supplies.
• Provide leadership and supervision for members assigned to the incident.
• Assist with preparation of necessary reports and records.
• Develop tactics for containment of the fire based upon agency administrator’s briefing, available resources and information gathered during size up.
• Serve as lookout, providing all safety related information regarding fire behavior, weather conditions and forecasts to all incident personnel.
• Perform any safety related duties required by the incident, ensuring the safety, welfare, and accountability of all assigned personnel during the entire period of command.

Position Needs:

• Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133)
• Satisfactory performance as an Advanced Firefighter / Squad Boss and
• Satisfactory position performance as an Incident Commander Type % on a wildland fire incident.

 

IARR - Interagency Resource Representative, AD G

INTRODUCTION

The Interagency Resource Representative (IARR) works for the geographic area coordination center (GACC). This position is assigned to an incident, a complex, or a geographic area, or requested by the home geographic area to serve as Area representative for committed crews, overhead, and equipment to wildland fire or All Risk incidents within or outside of the home geographic area. The main responsibility is to represent the Area regarding the care and welfare of resources, and is required to have daily interaction and communication with area resources and Incident Management Team. The IARR has responsibility to communicate by daily reports to the home Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC) Intelligence Section. The IARR is ordered by the GACC and will be working for the Center Manager or designee.

MAJOR DUTIES

This position informs home GACC of the status of resources assigned and relays pertinent information of area Federal and State crew(s), overhead and equipment. The IARR provides assistance to appropriate personnel regarding timekeeping, commissary, travel, accidents, injuries, personnel problems or emergencies and other administrative needs and assists the IMTs in providing for the well-being and safety of assigned area resources. This position is sensitive to cultural differences and needs of firefighting crews, and non-tolerance of any harassment or discrimination. Their responsibility is to represent geographic area regarding the care and welfare of the area resources such as Crews, Overhead, and Equipment. Provides home GACC with closeout report in a timely manner upon demobilization to home unit. This position must possess strong communication skills both written and verbal, attention to detail, provide documentation for reports and required medical forms.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

The IARR must be highly skilled and knowledgeable in the application of current interagency incident business management procedures, personnel management for interagency wildland fire emergencies and natural disasters supported by FEMA, accident reporting, commissary, current federal travel regulations, and medical care procedures. The IARR provides leadership and guidance in all areas of the interagency incident command system, mobilization and demobilization guidelines and procedures. This position is expected to possess knowledge of policies as they related to each agency represented by the home geographic area.

This position must possess knowledge and familiarity in dealing with Incident Management Teams, other agency representatives and the dispatch coordination/mobilization system.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

This position may supervise one to two IARR trainees. During extended fire situations, may become IARR Coordinator for 2 or more IARRs during a two week assignment.

GUIDELINES

The majority of the work is interagency in nature and few guidelines exist. Professional judgment and creativity is required for adopting the number of existing agency specific guidelines or developing approaches to meet regulatory, administrative, or technical requirements.

COMPLEXITY

This position must be able to handle accident reporting, travel questions, medical care procedures, and personnel management in Incident situations, interaction with IMTs, GACC center managers, local fire managers and immediate family members. Assists in resolving disciplinary cases, provide documentation and notification to the home GACC. Able to cope and handle a stressful situation such as loss of life, shelter deployment, disciplinary actions, physical and emotional health in a discreet, professional and respectful manner in all circumstances while at the incident and during mobilization or demobilization, maintains confidentiality at all times.

SCOPE AND EFFECT

Provides input as to the utilization of assigned resources to the IMT and GACC for well-being and safety of personnel. The IARR maintains daily contact with the home GACC to exchange information as to the status of area resources in verbal and written reports for internal and external customers.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Incident Management Teams, Home and Host Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACCs), Intelligence Coordinator, Home dispatch centers, Plans Section Chief, Human Resources Specialist at the incident.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Establishes contact with the Incident Management Teams (IMTs), the home and host geographic area coordination centers (GACCs) to provide information and assistance to resources (crews, overhead, engines) during resource check-in and initial work assignments. The IARR maintains daily contact with the home GACC to exchange information as to the status of area resources during fire and FEMA, all risk assignments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is generally moderate physical demands under stressful conditions. This position spends long hours standing, walking or traveling via car to fire camps to maintain daily contact with area resources. During the fire season, work will require intense concentration for long work shifts of up to 16 hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The majority of work is conducted in a fire camp, on the road, at a mobilization center, in a staging area, and at an airport facility.

 

LOFR - Liaison Officer, AD K

Duties:

Incidents that are multi-jurisdictional, or have several agencies involved, may require the establishment of the Liaison Officer position on the Command Staff. The Liaison Officer is the contact for the personnel assigned to the incident by assisting or cooperating agencies. These are personnel other than those on direct tactical assignments or those involved in a Unified Command.

• Be a contact point for Agency Representatives.
• Maintain a list of assisting and cooperating agencies and Agency Representatives.
• Assist in establishing and coordinating interagency contacts.
• Keep agencies supporting the incident aware of incident status.
• Monitor incident operations to identify current or potential inter organizational problems.
• Participate in planning meetings, providing current resource statues, including limitations and capability of assisting agency resources.
• Resolve issues and problems as delegated by the Incident Commander.
• Maintain Unit Log.

Position Needs:

• Agency certification

 

PIO1 - Public Information Officer Type 1, AD L

Duties:

• Acquire Regional/national media directories, NIFC National IOF directory.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of assigned personnel during the entire period of supervision.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships. Employ good listening / responding skills with co-workers, incident personnel, media, and public.
• Employ conflict resolution skills to resolve problems within incident staff or with outside interests.
• Contact agency Public Affairs Officer and/or established information center(s) by telephone to determine the following: Level of public/media interest in incident; and, amount of media on scene.
• Establish contact with incident management team to obtain initial information and review available documentation.
• Develop policy with Incident Commander (IC), incident management team members, Agency Administrator, Agency Public Affairs Officer, and/or incident investigators regarding information gathering and dissemination.
• Develop and receive IC’s approval of a comprehensive, proactive communications strategy that reflects both immediate and long-term goals.
• Submit orders to meet immediate and long-term needs for center and field operations.
• Prepare / approve a fact sheet / news release to address basic incident facts (address who, what, when, where, and why.) Update on a regular basis.
• Initiate contact with and respond to inquiries from media.
• Participate in briefings, meetings, and special sessions as a member of the incident management team.
• Conduct information staff briefings on a regular basis.
• Brief information personnel on incident specific hazards and safety procedures.
• Establish / supervise information center.
• Establish / supervise field information function.
• In cooperation with jurisdictional agency, establish / supervise community relations function.
• Establish / supervise procedures for distributing information to incident personnel, and cooperating and participating agencies (local, regional, national).
• In coordination with jurisdictional agency, develop and / or approve messages for incorporation into routine incident information.
• In consultation with IC and Agency Administrator, develop strategy for informing / involving VIPs (elected officials, others).
• Respond to special situations within incident (e.g. fatalities).
• Determine and follow procedures for coordinating with other information functions (MAC group, area command, NIFC, local communications centers, cooperating agencies, other incidents).
• Complete, review, approve and submit required ICS documentation and other reports requested by IC and Agency Administrator.
• Supervise subordinate IOFs.
• Prepare information personnel demobilization plan keyed to level of media and public interest and information needs of incident personnel.
• Assist jurisdictional agency with preparation of a post-incident information strategic plan.

Position Needs:

• Advanced Incident Management (S-520)
• Satisfactory performance as an IOF2
• Satisfactory position performance as an IOF1

 

PIO2 - Public Information Officer Type 2, AD K

Duties:

• Acquire Regional / national media directories, NIFC National IOF directory.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of assigned personnel during the entire period of supervision.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships. Employ good listening / responding skills with co-workers, incident personnel, media, and public.
• Employ conflict resolution skills to resolve problems within incident staff or with outside interests.
• Contact agency Public Affairs Officer and / or established information center(s) by telephone to determine the following: Level of public / media interest in incident; amount of media on scene.
• Establish contact with incident management team to obtain initial information and review available documentation.
• Develop policy with Incident Commander (IC), incident management team members, Agency Administrator, Agency Public Affairs Officer, and / or incident investigators regarding information gathering and dissemination.
• Develop and receive IC’s approval of a comprehensive, proactive communications strategy that reflects both immediate and long term goals.
• Submit orders to meet immediate and long term needs for center and field operations.
• Prepare / approve a fact sheet / news release to address basic incident facts (address who, what, when, where and whey). Update on regular basis.
• Initiate contact with and respond to inquiries from media.
• Participate in briefings, meetings, and special sessions as a member of the incident management team.
• Conduct information staff briefings on a regular basis.
• Brief information personnel on incident specific hazards and safety procedures.
• Establish / supervise information center.
• Establish / supervise field information function.
• In cooperation with jurisdictional agency, establish / supervise community relations function.
• Establish / supervise procedures for distributing information to incident personnel, and cooperating and participating agencies (local, regional, national).
• In coordination with jurisdictional agency, develop and / or approve messages for incorporation into routine incident information.
• In consultation with IC and Agency Administrator, develop strategy for informing / involving VIPs (elected officials, others).
• Respond to special situations within incident (e.g., fatalities).
• Determine and follow procedures for coordinating with other information functions (MAC group, area command, NIFC, local communications centers, cooperating agencies, other incidents).
• Complete, review, approve, and submit required ICS documentation and other reports requested by IC and Agency Administrator.
• Supervise subordinate IOFs.
• Prepare information personnel demobilization plan keyed to level of media and public interest and information needs of incident personnel.
• Assist jurisdictional agency with preparation of a post-incident information strategic plan.

Position Needs:

• Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)
• Command and General Staff (S-420)
• Satisfactory performance as an Information Officer Type 3
• Satisfactory position performance as an Information Officer type 2.

 

PIOF - Public Information Officer , AD G

Duties:

• Ensure the safety and welfare of assigned personnel during the entire period of supervision.
• Demonstrate familiarity with communications equipment, procedures and basic functions / capabilities of: hand-held, portable, multi-channel radios.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Gather all available information necessary to accurately assess incident make appropriate decisions about immediate needs and actions.
• Establish contact with Incident Commander or Lead Information Officer to obtain briefing.
• Review Incident Commander’s ICS Form 201 (Incident Briefing) and ICS Form 202 (Summary of Incident Organization).
• Determine expectations of Incident Commander / Agency Administrator regarding gathering and dissemination of information.
• Establish system / schedule for obtaining incident information.
• Determine immediate staffing and resource needs.
• Prepare a fact sheet and / or news release that describes the nature of the incident and addresses who, what, where, when, and why.
• Initiate contact and respond to inquiries from media.
• Participate in briefings / meetings.
• Follow safety procedures and be aware of incident specific hazards.
• Serve as Information Officer.
• Handle community relations responsibilities as needed.
• Prepare and disseminate information internally to personnel on incident.
• Incorporate approved special messages and information into routine incident information.
• Prepare briefing materials for VIP visits and assist with planning, coordination, and logistics for visits.
• Respond to special situations within incident.
• Coordinate with other information functions.
• Complete and submit required ICS documentation and other documentation as requested by Incident Commander and / or Agency Administrator.

Position Needs:

• Satisfactory position performance as an Information Officer Type 3.

 

SOF1 - Safety Officer Type 1, AD L

Duties:

• Participate in planning meetings.
• Prepare and present safety briefings.
• Identify hazardous situations associated with the incident. Identify those risks or hazards with the highest potential for serious accident or injury.
• Ensure the safety, welfare, and accountability of assigned personnel during the entire duration of the incident (air and ground).
• Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications.
• Exercise emergency authority to stop and prevent unsafe acts.
• Investigate accidents that have occurred within the incident area.
• Assign assistants as needed.
• Review and approve the medical plan.
• Interact and coordinate with all command and general staff.
• Develop a safety action plan.
• Develop an “incident within and incident” response plan.
• Develop ICS Form 215A, Incident Safety Analysis, planning matrix with the Operations Section.
• Prepare narrative or special reports.
• Request assistance from health departments when necessary with food and sanitation.
• Maintain unit log.

Position Needs:

• Advanced Incident Management (S-520)
• Satisfactory performance as a SOF2

 

SOF2 - Safety Officer Type 2, AD K

Duties:

• Participate in planning meetings.
• Prepare and present safety briefings.
• Identify hazardous situations associated with the incident. Identify those risks or hazards with the highest potential for serious accident or injury.
• Ensure the safety, welfare, and accountability of assigned personnel during the entire duration of the incident (air and ground).
• Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications.
• Exercise emergency authority to stop and prevent unsafe acts.
• Investigate accidents that have occurred within the incident area.
• Assign assistants as needed.
• Review and approve the medical plan.
• Interact and coordinate with all command and general staff.
• Develop a safety action plan.
• Develop an “incident within and incident” response plan.
• Develop ICS Form 215A, Incident Safety Analysis, planning matrix.
• Prepare narrative or special reports.
• Request assistance from health departments when necessary with food and sanitation.
• Maintain unit log.

Position Needs:

• Command and General Staff (S-420)
• Satisfactory performance as a DIVS.

 

SOFR - Safety Officer Line, AD H

Duties:

• Monitor suppression activities, especially those considered more hazardous, from an on-the-ground, on the scene, position.
• Personally visit those areas within the area of operations which pose the highest risk to personnel.
• Participate in planning meetings.
• Prepare and present safety briefings.
• Identify hazardous situations associated with the incident. Identify those risks or hazards with the highest potential for serious accident or injury.
• Ensure the safety, welfare, and accountability of assigned personnel during the entire duration of the incident (air and ground).
• Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications.
• Exercise emergency authority to stop and prevent unsafe acts.
• Investigate accidents that have occurred within the incident area.
• Assign assistants as needed.
• Review and approve the medical plan.
• Interact and coordinate with all command and general staff.
• Develop a safety action plan.
• Develop ICS Form 215A, Incident Safety Analysis, planning matrix.
• Prepare narrative or special reports.
• Request assistance from health departments when necessary with food and sanitation.
• Maintain unit log.

Position Needs:

• Qualified Strike Team Leader, AND
• Satisfactory performance as SOF3 on wildland fire, OR
• Qualified ICT4, AND
• Satisfactory performance as SOF3 on wildland fire.