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Medical Unit Leader
MEDL Qualification Requirements
Required Training
- ICS-100, Introduction to ICS
- ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
- IS-800, NRF: An Introduction
- S-359, Medical Unit Leader
Required Experience
- Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or equivalent
- AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Medical Unit Leader (MEDL) Position Task Book, PMS 311-34
Physical Fitness Level: None Required
Position does not require a physical fitness level.
These Positions Maintain Currency For MEDL
- None
MEDL Maintains Currency For These Positions
- Service Branch Director (SVBD)
Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills
MEDL Position Endorsement Requirements, 2022
Required Additional Training
Required Additional Experience
- Successful completion and certification of position-specific tasks (#73 thru #86) in the NWCG Medical Unit Leader (MEDL) Position Task Book, PMS-311-34, on a wildland fire incident.
Physical Fitness Level: None Required
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Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2022-05-24