National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Facilities Unit Leader

FACL decorative banner: photos depicting FACL position. FACL Description: The Facilities Unit Leader (FACL) is responsible for laying out and operating incident facilities (Base,Camp(s), and ICP) and managing Base and Camp(s) operations. Each Base and Camp may be assigned a manager.

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FACL Qualification Requirements

Required Training

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

Physical Fitness Level: None Required

Position does not require a physical fitness level.

These Positions Maintain Currency For FACL

  • Base/Camp Manager (BCMG)
  • Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)
  • 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 1 (LSC1)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

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. 

FACL Position Endorsement Requirements, 2022

Required Additional Training

  • None Required

Required Additional Experience

Physical Fitness Level: None Required

Alternative Pathways to NWCG Qualification

 

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Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2024-01-19

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