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Equipment Time Recorder

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EQTR Incident Position Description

The Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR) is responsible for tracking and posting equipment time for wildland fire or all-hazard incidents. The EQTR is supervised by the Procurement Unit Leader (PROC). The EQTR works in the finance functional area.

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Leadership Level 1, Follower (Provide Action)

  • For additional information review Level 1 description, expected behaviors and knowledge, suggested development goals, and self-study opportunities.

Prepare and Mobilize

  • Ensure individual readiness.
  • Gather critical information pertinent to the assignment.
  • Adhere to guidelines in the NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management, PMS 902 while on assignment as a single resource.
  • Travel to and check in at assignment.
  • Report to the Finance/Administration Section Chief (FSC).

Perform Equipment Time Recorder-Specific Duties

  • Familiarize yourself with the use and management of both digital and paper records.
  • Review and validate agreement/contract and input equipment contract rates (e.g., Cooperative Agreement [COOP], Virtual Incident Procurement [VIPR], Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement [EERA]).
  • Ensure contractors and cooperators are managed properly in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement/contract.
  • Review and post time in the incident time system (e.g., e-ISuite).
  • Distribute Incident Time Reports, OF 288 to home unit timekeepers as requested.
  • Close out resources prior to resource demobilization.
  • Provide training as needed.
  • Provide a transition plan for the incoming team or jurisdictional agency as needed.

Communicate and Coordinate

  • Communicate and coordinate with assigned resources and pertinent Incident Management Team (IMT) functional areas.

Manage Risk

  • Report all accidents to your incident supervisor.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety practices and procedures for yourself and those around you. 

Demobilize

  • Prepare for and implement demobilization.

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