Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.
Advanced Faller
The Advanced Faller (FAL1) may serve as a single resource or as a member of a firefighting crew or module. The FAL1 has multiple years of experience and has demonstrated proficiency in performing high complexity saw operations, including tree felling, bucking, brushing, and limbing. A FAL1 serving as a single resource reports to a Felling Boss (FELB), Strike Team/Task Force Leader (TFLD), or other assigned supervisor. The FAL1 works in the Operations functional area.
Date:
Apr 2021
Date:
Oct 2014
Position created.
Established the Basic Faller (FAL3), Intermediate Faller (FAL2), and Advanced Faller (FAL1) positions. Transition plan and position task books are available at the NWCG web site.
Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2022-01-25
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