Logistics Section Chief Type 1

LSC1 decorative banner: photos depicting LSC1 position. LSC1 Position Description: The Logistics Section Chief (LSC1), a member of the General Staff, is responsible for providing facilities, services, and material in support of the incident. The Logistics Section Chief participates in developing and implementing the IAP and activates and supervises the Branches and Units within the Logistics Section.

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NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flow Chart, PMS 308

LSC1 Qualification Requirements

Required Training

Required Experience

  • Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-33

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1)*
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-33

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1)*
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-33

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1)*
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-33

*Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification.​

Physical Fitness Level: None Required

Position does not require a physical fitness level.

These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC1

  • Area Commander (ACDR)
  • Assistant Area Commander, Logistics (ACLC)
  • Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
  • Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
  • Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)
  • Service Branch Director (SVBD)
  • Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)
  • Support Branch Director (SUBD)

LSC1 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)
  • Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)
  • Ordering Manager (ORDM)
  • Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)
  • Service Branch Director (SVBD)
  • Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)
  • Support Branch Director (SUBD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

  • None

This is an inherently wildland fire position and has no endorsement. All-hazards Logistics Section Chiefs Type 1 will need to meet the wildland fire position qualification requirements.

Alternative Pathways to NWCG Qualification

 

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Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2023-03-24

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