Position History By Year

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, establishes minimum NWCG position qualification standards for training, experience, physical fitness, and currency for national mobilization to wildland fire incidents. And position qualification standards are located in the NWCG Position Catalog. Each NWCG Position includes a record of all qualifications changes. A historical record of all changes is found here, organized by position. It includes positions which have been removed from the NWCG Position Catalog. An historical record of all changes is found here, organized by update year. A consolidated Position History is also available.

Year: 2018

Airtanker Base Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Airtanker Base Manager	ATBM	Position created. 2018-11-01	Air Operations

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader	UASL	Position created. 2018-11-01	Air Operations

Helibase Manager Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helibase Manager Type 2	HEB2	Position archived. Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) combined to Helibase Manager (HEBM). 2018-11-01	Air Operations

Helibase Manager Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helibase Manager Type 1	HEB1	Position archived. Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) combined to Helibase Manager (HEBM). 2018-11-01	Air Operations

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager	UASM	Position created. 2018-11-01	Air Operations

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*	FSC3	Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills". 2018-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Air Tactical Group Supervisor*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Air Tactical Group Supervisor*	ATGS	Updated: Modified Agency Approved Crew Resource Management (CRM) Training to Required Training. 2018-10-01	Air Operations

Helicopter Crewmember
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Crewmember	HECM	Updated: Helibase Manager Type 1 and Helibase Manager Type 2 to Helibase Manager (HEBM). 2018-10-01	Air Operations

Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3*	ICT3	Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills". 2018-10-01	Command

Logistics Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 3*	LSC3	Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." 2018-10-01	Logistics

Fixed Wing Parking Tender
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fixed Wing Parking Tender	FWPT	Position created. 2018-10-01	Air Operations

Aircraft Timekeeper
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Aircraft Timekeeper	ATIM	Position created. 2018-10-01	Air Operations

Deck Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Deck Coordinator	DECK	Updated: Helibase Manager Type 2 (HEB2) to Helibase Manager (HEBM) under "These Positions Maintains Currency for DECK". 2018-10-01	Air Operations

Air Operations Branch Director*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Air Operations Branch Director*	AOBD	Updated: Changed Helibase Manager Type 1 (HEB1) to Helibase Manager (HEBM) under AOBD Maintains Currency for These Positions. 2018-10-01	Air Operations

Liaison Officer*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Liaison Officer*	LOFR	Added: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) and Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) to These Positions Maintain Currency for LOFR. 2018-10-01	Command

Operations Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 3*	OPS3	Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." 2018-10-01	Operations

Single Engine Airtanker Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Single Engine Airtanker Manager	SEMG	Added: to Required Training: a. FAA NOTAM System (A-103) b. Automated Flight Following (A-115) c. Basic Airspace (A-203) Added: Satisfactory performance as Ramp Manager (RAMP) to Required Experience. Added: Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) and Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for SEMG." Added: Ramp Manager (RAMP), Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT), and Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM) to "SEMG Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2018-10-01	Air Operations

Air Support Group Supervisor*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Air Support Group Supervisor*	ASGS	Updated: Changed Helibase Manager Type 1 (HEB1) to Helibase Manager (HEBM) to Required Experience and ASGS Maintains Currency for These Positions. 2018-10-01	Air Operations

Aircraft Base Radio Operator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Aircraft Base Radio Operator	ABRO	Updated: Changed Helibase Manager Type 2 (HEB2) to Helibase Manager (HEBM) under These Positions Maintains Currency for ABRO. 2018-10-01	Air Operations

Planning Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 3*	PSC3	Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305 ) to Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills. 2018-10-01	Planning

Helicopter Manager, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource	HMGB	Updated: Changed Helibase Manager Type 1 and Helibase Manager Type 2 to Helibase Manager (HEBM). 2018-10-01	Air Operations

Year: 2017

Strike Team Leader Engine
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine	STEN	Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." 2017-10-01	Operations

Deck Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Deck Coordinator	DECK	Removed: Takeoff and Landing Coordinator (TOLC) from Required Experience, "These Positions Maintain Currency for DECK", and "DECK Maintains Currency for These Positions". 2017-10-01	Air Operations

Aircraft Base Radio Operator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Aircraft Base Radio Operator	ABRO	Removed: Takeoff and Landing Coordinator (TOLC) from These Positions Maintain Currency for ABRO and ABRO Maintains Currency for These Positions. 2017-10-01	Air Operations

Task Force Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Task Force Leader	TFLD	Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." 2017-10-01	Operations

Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew	STCR	Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." 2017-10-01	Operations

Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment	STEQ	Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." 2017-10-01	Operations

Single Engine Airtanker Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Single Engine Airtanker Manager	SEMG	Removed: Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM) and Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for SEMG." 2017-10-01	Air Operations

Liaison Officer*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Liaison Officer*	LOFR	Added: Liaison Officer (E/L956) to Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills. 2017-10-01	Command

Air Tanker Fixed Wing Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Air Tanker Fixed Wing Coordinator	ATCO	Position archived. 2017-10-01	Air Operations

Takeoff and Landing Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Takeoff and Landing Coordinator	TOLC	Position archived. 2017-10-01	Air Operations

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2	RXB2	Added: Smoke Management Techniques (RX-410) to Required Training. 2017-10-01	Prescribed Fire

Year: 2016

Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*	COMP	Added: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and NIMS — An Introduction (IS-700) to Required Training. Removed: Satisfactory performance as a Compensation-for Injury Specialist (INJR) from Required Experience. Satisfactory performance as a Claims Specialist (CLMS) from Required Experience. Added: Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-47) as a Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)* to Required Experience. Added: The following language: *Certification as COMP will allow certification as CLMS and INJR. 2016-11-01	Finance/ Administration

Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5	ICT5	Removed: Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133), based on acceptance of NWCG Curriculum Management Issue Paper #123. The S-133 curriculum has been incorporated into the new development of Firefighter Type 1 (S-131). 2016-10-01	Command

Staging Area Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Staging Area Manager	STAM	Added: Basic Firefighter Training (L-180, S-130, S-190, RT-130) to Required Training. 2016-10-01	Operations

Advanced Faller
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Advanced Faller	FAL1	Removed: (ICT5, FFT1, FAL2, FAL3) Removed Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133), based on acceptance of NWCG Curriculum Management Issue Paper #123. The S-133 curriculum has been incorporated into the new development of Firefighter Type 1 (S-131). 2016-10-01	Operations

Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager	RCDM	Removed: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." 2016-10-01	Logistics

Ordering Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ordering Manager	ORDM	Removed: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." 2016-10-01	Logistics

Planning Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 3*	PSC3	Added: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700) to Required Training. 2016-10-01	Planning

Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3*	ICT3	Removed: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for ICT3". 2016-10-01	Command

Operations Branch Director
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Branch Director	OPBD	Removed: “*designates agency established position qualifications.” 2016-10-01	Operations

Intermediate Faller
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Intermediate Faller	FAL2	Removed: (ICT5, FFT1, FAL1, FAL2, FAL3) Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133), based on acceptance of NWCG Curriculum Management Issue Paper #123. The S-133 curriculum has been incorporated into the new development of Firefighter Type 1 (S-131). 2016-10-01	Operations

Crew Representative
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Crew Representative	CREP	Added: Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STCR) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for CREP". 2016-10-01	Operations

Task Force Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Task Force Leader	TFLD	Added: Crew Representative (CREP) to "TFLD Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2016-10-01	Operations

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*	FSC3	Added: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700) to Required Training. 2016-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Basic Faller
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Basic Faller	FAL3	Removed: Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133), based on acceptance of NWCG Curriculum Management Issue Paper #123. The S-133 curriculum has been incorporated into the new development of Firefighter Type 1 (S-131). 2016-10-01	Operations

Incident Contract Project Inspector
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Contract Project Inspector	ICPI	Added: Incident Contract Project Inspector (S-262) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills". 2016-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Agency Representative
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Agency Representative	AREP	Added: Liaison Officer (E/L956) to Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills. Removed: “*designates agency established position qualifications.” 2016-10-01	Command

Logistics Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 3*	LSC3	Added: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700) to Required Training. 2016-10-01	Logistics

Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew	STCR	Added: Crew Representative (CREP) to "STCR Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2016-10-01	Operations

Division/Group Supervisor*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Division/Group Supervisor*	DIVS	Added: Crew Representative (CREP) to "DIVS Maintains Currency for These Positions". 2016-10-01	Operations

Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss	FFT1	Removed: Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133), based on acceptance of NWCG Curriculum Management Issue Paper #123. The S-133 curriculum has been incorporated into the new development of S-131, Firefighter Type 1. 2016-10-01	Operations

Year: 2015

Area Commander
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Area Commander	ACDR	Added: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) to Area Commander (ACDR) Maintains Currency for these Positions. 2015-10-01	Command

Logistics Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 3*	LSC3	Removed: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) from the "LSC3 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: Service Branch Director (SVBD) and Support Branch Director (SUBD) to "These Positions Maintains Currency for LSC3." Added: the following language: FEMA PTBs are available on the NWCG website. 2015-10-01	Logistics

Planning Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 3*	PSC3	Updated: footnote language: The Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3) position is also utilized in the DOI All Hazard Qualification System. The FEMA All Hazard Planning Section Chief PTB is appropriate for use with this position and is available on the NWCG website. 2015-10-01	Planning

Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader*	SITL	Updated: Prerequisite experience modified as follows: Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-24) as a Situation Unit Leader (SITL). 2015-10-01	Planning

Assistant Area Commander, Planning
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Planning	ACPC	Removed: Assistant Area Commander, Logistics (ACLC) from "ACPC Maintains Currency for These Positions". 2015-10-01	Planning

Agency Representative
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Agency Representative	AREP	Added: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) and Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) as Positions That Maintain Currency for AREP. 2015-10-01	Command

Assistant Area Commander, Logistics
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics	ACLC	Removed: Assistant Area Commander, Planning (ACPC) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for ACLC". 2015-10-01	Logistics

Operations Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 3*	OPS3	Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) from the "OPS3 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Removed: Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for OPS3" and from "OPS3 Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2015-10-01	Operations

Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource	FIRB	Added: Field Observer (FOBS) to "FIRB Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2015-10-01	Operations

Ordering Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ordering Manager	ORDM	Added: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200) to Required Training. Transition Plan: All qualified individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-200 in responder’s records. All trainee ORDM will be required to complete ICS-200 prior to position qualification. 2015-10-01	Logistics

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*	FSC3	Removed: Finance Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for FSC3" and from "FSC3 Maintains Currency for These Positions". Added: of the following language: FEMA PTBs are available on the NWCG website. 2015-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager	RCDM	Added: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200) to Required Training. Added: Transition Plan: All qualified individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-200 in responder’s records. All trainee RCDM will be required to complete ICS-200 prior to position qualification. 2015-10-01	Logistics

Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3*	ICT3	Added: Advanced ICS (ICS-400) to Required Training to align position with FEMA Type 3 standards. Transition Plan: All qualified individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-400 in responder’s records. All ICT3 trainees will be required to complete ICS-400 prior to position qualification. 2015-10-01	Command

Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4*	ICT4	Added: “except HMGB” to "ICT4 Maintains Currency for These Positions". 2015-09-01	Command

Safety Officer Type 3
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 3	SOF3	Added: Advanced ICS (ICS-400) required training to align position with FEMA Type 3 standards. Added: Transition Plan: All qualified SOFR individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-400 in responder’s records. All SOFR trainees will be required to complete ICS-400 prior to position qualification. 2015-09-01	Command

Year: 2014

Operations Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 3*	OPS3	Position created. Type 3 Position standards are being introduced to provide an agreed to minimum standard for National Mobilization and to help develop local capability. Currently the PSC3, LSC3, and FSC3 positions are utilized by FEMA and the Department of the Interior All Hazard qualification program. 2014-10-01	Operations

Incident Business Advisor Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Business Advisor Type 2	IBA2	Position archived. Replaced with INBA. 2014-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Incident Business Advisor Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Business Advisor Type 1	IBA1	Position archived. Replaced with INBA. 2014-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Incident Business Advisor
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Business Advisor	INBA	Position created. The IBA1 and IBA2 positions have been combined to form the Incident Business Advisor (INBA) position. The associated transition plan and position task book are available on the NWCG web site. 2014-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Planning Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 3*	PSC3	Position created. Type 3 Position standards are being introduced to provide an agreed to minimum standard for National Mobilization and to help develop local capability. Currently the PSC3, LSC3, and FSC3 positions are utilized by FEMA and the Department of the Interior All Hazard qualification program. NWCG recognizes the ability of cooperating agencies at the local level to jointly define and accept each other’s qualifications for initial attack, extended attack, large fire operations, and prescribed fire. Position qualification pathways for the LSC3, PSC3, and FSC3 positions include both equivalency and position task book alternatives for position qualification. FEMA position task books will be utilized for these positions and are available at training.fema.gov/position%20specific%20taskbooks/taskbook_list.asp. 2014-10-01	Planning

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*	FSC3	Position created. Type 3 Position standards are being introduced to provide an agreed to minimum standard for National Mobilization and to help develop local capability. Currently the PSC3, LSC3, and FSC3 positions are utilized by FEMA and the Department of the Interior All Hazard qualification program. NWCG recognizes the ability of cooperating agencies at the local level to jointly define and accept each other’s qualifications for initial attack, extended attack, large fire operations, and prescribed fire. Position qualification pathways for the LSC3, PSC3, and FSC3 positions include both equivalency and position task book alternatives for position qualification. FEMA position task books will be utilized for these positions and are available at training.fema.gov/position%20specific%20taskbooks/taskbook_list.asp. 2014-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Advanced Faller
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Advanced Faller	FAL1	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. 2014-10-01	Operations

Basic Faller
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Basic Faller	FAL3	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. 2014-10-01	Operations

Logistics Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 3*	LSC3	Position created. Type 3 Position standards are being introduced to provide an agreed to minimum standard for National Mobilization and to help develop local capability. Currently the PSC3, LSC3, and FSC3 positions are utilized by FEMA and the Department of the Interior All Hazard qualification program. NWCG recognizes the ability of cooperating agencies at the local level to jointly define and accept each other’s qualifications for initial attack, extended attack, large fire operations, and prescribed fire. Position qualification pathways for the LSC3, PSC3, and FSC3 positions include both equivalency and position task book alternatives for position qualification. FEMA position task books will be utilized for these positions and are available at training.fema.gov/position%20specific%20taskbooks/taskbook_list.asp. 2014-10-01	Logistics

Intermediate Faller
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Intermediate Faller	FAL2	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. 2014-10-01	Operations

Safety Officer Type 3
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 3	SOF3	Updated: Position Task Book language to reflect the following: Once qualified as a SOF2, the SOFR qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the SOFR Position Task Book (311-82). 2014-10-01	Command

Year: 2013

Task Force Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Task Force Leader	TFLD	Added: the following qualification pathway for required experience: Satisfactory performance in any two Strike Team Leader positions (STCR, STEQ, STEN). 2013-10-01	Operations

Air Tactical Group Supervisor*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Air Tactical Group Supervisor*	ATGS	Added: Agency Approved (CRM) Training and Triennial Air Tactical Group Supervisor refresher training (RT-378). 2013-10-01	Air Operations

Year: 2012

Helicopter Manager, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource	HMGB	Added: A-110, Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials training as a triennial requirement. Completion of A-110 is required prior to Position Task Book initiation. A-110 training is available at https://www.iat.gov/training/searchcourse_overview.asp?cid=1005. 2012-10-01	Air Operations

Incident Contract Project Inspector
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Contract Project Inspector	ICPI	Position created. Established the Incident Contract Project Inspector (ICPI). ICPI Implementation Transmittal can be found at PMS 310-1 Historical Documents. 2012-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss	FFT1	Added: S-219, Firing Operations to “Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge & Skills.” 2012-10-01	Operations

Infrared Interpreter
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Infrared Interpreter	IRIN	Added: Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) position to transition plan. 2012-10-01	Planning

Year: 2011

Medical Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Medical Unit Leader*	MEDL	Updated: MEDL requirements to reflect the current EMT qualification position requirement. 2011-10-01	Logistics

Incident Training Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Training Specialist	TNSP	Updated: Changed the name of TNSP to Incident Training Specialist to distinguish between the career Training Specialist and the Incident Training Specialist for which the course was designed. Updated: Training Specialist language: Provide NWCG Training with feedback regarding training and qualifications issues related to Trainees, such as lack of basic knowledge of the job/position as a result of the NWCG training course they recently participated in as a prerequisite for their trainee position. 2011-10-01	Planning

Strike Team Leader Dozer
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Dozer	STDZ	Position archived. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1. Replaced with STEQ. 2011-06-01	Operations

Wildland Fire Investigator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Wildland Fire Investigator	INVF	Updated: "Other Position Assignments that will Maintain Currency." 2011-06-01	Prevention and Investigation

Strategic Operational Planner
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strategic Operational Planner	SOPL	Updated: Required Experience to include both RXB2 and DIVS. 2011-06-01	Planning

Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment	STEQ	Position created. Combined STDZ and STPL positions into a Strike Team Heavy Equipment (STEQ) position. 2011-06-01	Operations

Helicopter Crewmember
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Crewmember	HECM	Added: Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Material (A-110) to Required Training as a triennial requirement. 2011-06-01	Air Operations

Tractor Plow Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Tractor Plow Boss	TRPB	Position archived. Replaced with HEQB. 2011-06-01	Operations

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1	RXB1	Updated: RX-510 course name. 2011-06-01	Prescribed Fire

Liaison Officer*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Liaison Officer*	LOFR	Updated: Required Experience and removed from the list of Positions without NWCG Position Task Books. 2011-06-01	Command

Strike Team Ldr Tractor Plow
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Ldr Tractor Plow	STPL	Position archived. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1. Replaced with STEQ. 2011-06-01	Operations

Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource	HEQB	Position created. Combined DOZB and TRPB positions into a Heavy Equipment Boss (HEQB) position. 2011-06-01	Operations

Long Term Fire Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Long Term Fire Analyst	LTAN	Added: Intermediate Fire Danger Rating System (S-491) as Required Training. 2011-06-01	Planning

Dozer Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Dozer Boss	DOZB	Position archived. Replaced with HEQB. 2011-06-01	Operations

Year: 2010

Liaison Officer*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Liaison Officer*	LOFR	Added: Position Task Book requirement per NWCG Memorandum 10-022. 2010-06-01	Command

Long Term Fire Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Long Term Fire Analyst	LTAN	Added: S-491, Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System to Required Training. 2010-06-01	Planning

Year: 2009

Fire Effects Monitor
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Effects Monitor	FEMO	Updated: FEMO and FOBS Position Task Books were combined into one Position Task Book (311-30) but the positions have not been combined. Specific direction is in the transition plan which can be found on the NWCG Publication Management System (Qualifications) web site: PMS 310-1 Historical Documents. 2009-06-01	Planning

Field Observer
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Field Observer	FOBS	Updated: FEMO and FOBS Position Task Books were combined into one Position Task Book (311-30) but the positions have not been combined. Specific direction is in the transition plan which can be found on the NWCG Publication Management System (Qualifications) web site: PMS 310-1 Historical Documents. 2009-06-01	Planning

Long Term Fire Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Long Term Fire Analyst	LTAN	Updated: LTAN training requirements were modified to include S-495, replacing S-492 and S-493. 2009-06-01	Planning

Strategic Operational Planner
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strategic Operational Planner	SOPL	Position created. FUM1/2 position codes have been converted to one position titled Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL). This position has been moved to the Planning Section. Currently qualified FUM1/2 will be converted to SOPL. FUM1 trainee will be converted to SOPL. FUM2 trainee will be converted to SOPL trainee. Specific direction is in the transition plan which can be found on the NWCG Publication Management System (Qualifications) web site: PMS 310-1 Historical Documents. 2009-06-01	Planning

Fire Use Manager Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Use Manager Type 1	FUM1	Position archived. Replaced with SOPL. 2009-06-01	Fire-Environment

Fire Use Manager Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Use Manager Type 2	FUM2	Position archived. Replaced with SOPL. 2009-06-01	Fire-Environment

Helicopter Crewmember
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Crewmember	HECM	Updated: HECM Position Task Book (311-22) was modified to include additional behaviors, tasks, and task codes for helispot operations. 2009-06-01	Air Operations

Year: 2008

Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource	ENGB	Added: A Skills Crosswalk comparing National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for structural firefighters with National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) wildland firefighter skills has been developed for the FFT2, FFT1, ENGB, and STEN positions. 2008-10-01	Operations

Deck Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Deck Coordinator	DECK	Updated: The prerequisite Required Experience is Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) and Takeoff and Landing Coordinator (TOLC). 2008-10-01	Air Operations

Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4*	ICT4	Added: Any Single Resource Position (CRWB, DOZB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, TRPB, HMGB) meets the prerequisite experience for Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4). 2008-05-01	Command

Helicopter Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Boss	HELB	Position archived. Replaced with HMGB. 2008-05-01	Air Operations

Helicopter Manager, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource	HMGB	Position created. The Helicopter Boss, Single Resource (HELB) and Helicopter Manager (HELM) positions have been combined and replaced by the position of Helicopter Manager, Single resource (HMGB). This position is included in the Single Resource Boss Position Task Book (311-13). 2008-05-01	Air Operations

Helicopter Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager	HELM	Position archived. Replaced with HMGB. 2008-05-01	Air Operations

Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember	FFT2	Removed: The Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) PTB has been eliminated and will be replaced with a Job Aid. 2008-05-01	Operations

Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader*	SITL	Updated: The prerequisite Required Experience for Situation Unit Leader (SITL) is Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4). 2008-05-01	Planning

Year: 2006

Division/Group Supervisor*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Division/Group Supervisor*	DIVS	Added: Required Experience option which includes satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) + Satisfactory performance in any two Strike Team Leader positions (one must be either Strike Team Leader Engine [STEN] or Strike Team Leader Crew [STCR]). 2006-10-01	Operations

Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource	FIRB	Updated: The Ignition Specialist positions (RXI1& RXI2) have been replaced with the Firing Boss (FIRB) position. 2006-04-01	Operations

Ignition Specialist Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ignition Specialist Type 2	RXI2	Position archived. Replaced with FIRB. 2006-04-01	Prescribed Fire

Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5	ICT5	Updated: The Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) Position Task Books have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. The FFT1 tasks are completed only once; additional tasks must be completed to meet the ICT5 level. The FFT1 and ICT5 tasks can be completed simultaneously. The Required Experience is satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2). 2006-04-01	Command

Strike Team Leader Engine
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine	STEN	Updated: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. 2006-04-01	Operations

Safety Officer Type 3
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 3	SOF3	Position created. The title of the Safety Officer Type 3 position has been changed to Safety Officer, Line (SOFR). This position is entry level, is not a prerequisite for higher qualifications, and is not tied to the complexity of an incident. 2006-04-01	Command

Ignition Specialist Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ignition Specialist Type 1	RXI1	Position archived. Replaced with FIRB. 2006-04-01	Prescribed Fire

Task Force Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Task Force Leader	TFLD	Updated: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. 2006-04-01	Operations

Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew	STCR	Updated: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. 2006-04-01	Operations

Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss	FFT1	Updated: The Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) Position Task Books have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. The FFT1 tasks are completed only once; additional tasks must be completed to meet the ICT5 level. The FFT1 and ICT5 tasks can be completed simultaneously. The Required Experience is satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2). 2006-04-01	Operations

Helicopter Manager Call When Needed
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager Call When Needed	HCWN	Position archived. Replaced with HELM. 2006-01-01	Air Operations

Fire Use Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Use Manager	FUMA	Position archived. Replaced with FUM1 and FUM2. 2006-01-01	Fire-Environment

Incident Business Advisor Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Business Advisor Type 1	IBA1	Position created. 2006-01-01	Finance/ Administration

Information Officer Type 3
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Information Officer Type 3	IOF3	Position archived. Replaced with PIOF. 2006-01-01	CGS Command

Fire Use Manager Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Use Manager Type 2	FUM2	Position created. 2006-01-01	Fire-Environment

Incident Business Advisor Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Business Advisor Type 2	IBA2	Position created. 2006-01-01	Finance/ Administration

Fire Use Manager Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Use Manager Type 1	FUM1	Position created. 2006-01-01	Fire-Environment

Information Officer Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Information Officer Type 1	IOF1	Position archived. Replaced with PIO1. 2006-01-01	CGS Command

Information Officer Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Information Officer Type 2	IOF2	Position archived. Replaced with PIO2. 2006-01-01	CGS Command

Structure Protection Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Structure Protection Specialist	STPS	Position created. 2006-01-01	Operations

Human Resource Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Human Resource Specialist	HRSP	Position created. 2006-01-01	Planning

Fire Prevention Education Team Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Prevention Education Team Leader	PETL	Position created. 2006-01-01	Prevention and Investigation

Single Engine Airtanker Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Single Engine Airtanker Manager	SEMG	Position created. 2006-01-01	Air Operations

Wildland Fire Investigator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Wildland Fire Investigator	INVF	Position created. 2006-01-01	Prevention and Investigation

Geographic Information System Specialist*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Geographic Information System Specialist*	GISS	Position Created. 2006-01-01	Planning

Fire Prevention Education Team Member
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Prevention Education Team Member	PETM	Position created. 2006-01-01	Prevention and Investigation

Initial Attack Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Initial Attack Dispatcher	IADP	Position created. 2006-01-01	Dispatch

Year: 2003

Crew Representative
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Crew Representative	CREP	Updated: Number changed from S-205 to S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface. 2003-09-01	Operations

Year: 2002

Helicopter Manager Old
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager Old	HEMG	Position archived. 2002-10-01	Air Operations

Year: 2000

Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor	RXFM	Position archived. 2000-01-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist	RXFS	Position archived. 2000-01-01	Prescribed Fire

Long Term Fire Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Long Term Fire Analyst	LTAN	Position created. 2000-01-01	Planning

Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst	RXFA	Position archived. 2000-01-01	Prescribed Fire

Year: 1999

Division/Group Supervisor*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Division/Group Supervisor*	DIVS	Added: Required training: S-339, Division/Group Supervisor (20 hrs). 1999-10-01	Operations

Food Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Food Unit Leader*	FDUL	Added: S-357, Food Unit Leader (32 hrs.) to Required Training. 1999-10-01	Logistics

Area Command Aviation Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Area Command Aviation Coordinator	ACAC	Added: Required training S-620 (32 hrs). 1999-10-01	Air Operations
Area Command Aviation Coordinator	ACAC	Position created. 1999-03-01	Air Operations

Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher	EDSP	Removed: S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (6 hrs). 1999-10-01	Dispatch
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher	EDSP	Position created. 1999-03-01	Dispatch

Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource	FIRB	Added: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource) (24 hrs.) and S-234 (24 hrs.) to Single Resource Boss Firing Required Training. 1999-10-01	Operations

Assistant Area Commander, Logistics
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics	ACLC	Added: S-620 Area Command (32 hrs.) 1999-10-01	Logistics
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics	ACLC	Position created. 1999-03-01	Logistics

Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5	ICT5	Added: PMS 427 (4 hrs.) 1999-10-01	Command
Incident Commander Type 5	ICT5	Position created. 1999-03-01	Command

Area Commander
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Area Commander	ACDR	Added: Required training S-620 – Area Command (32 hrs). 1999-10-01	Command

Crew Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Crew Boss, Single Resource	CRWB	Added: Required Training: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource) (24 hrs). 1999-10-01	Operations

Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource	ENGB	Added: Required training: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource)(24 hrs), S-231, Engine Boss (Single Resource)(8 hrs), S-205, Fire Operations in the Urban Interface (28 hrs). 1999-10-01	Operations

Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew	STCR	Added: S-205 (28 hrs) to Required Training. 1999-10-01	Operations

Assistant Area Commander, Planning
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Planning	ACPC	Added: Required training S-620, Area Command (32 hrs). 1999-10-01	Planning
Assistant Area Commander, Planning	ACPC	Position created. 1999-03-01	Planning

Crew Representative
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Crew Representative	CREP	Added: Required training: S-205, (28 hrs). 1999-10-01	Operations

Felling Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Felling Boss, Single Resource	FELB	Added: Required Training: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource) (24 hrs) and S-212, Wildland Fire Chainsaws (28 hrs). 1999-10-01	Operations

Task Force Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Task Force Leader	TFLD	Deleted: S-330 (24 hrs.) and S-390 (16 hrs.) from Required Training. 1999-10-01	Operations

Air Operations Branch Director*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Air Operations Branch Director*	AOBD	Position Created. 1999-03-01	Air Operations

Fire Effects Monitor
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Effects Monitor	FEMO	Position created. 1999-03-01	Planning

Aircraft Base Radio Operator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Aircraft Base Radio Operator	ABRO	Position created. 1999-03-01	Air Operations

Incident Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Dispatcher	INDI	Position archived. Replaced with RADO. 1999-03-01	Logistics

Deck Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Deck Coordinator	DECK	Position created. 1999-03-01	Air Operations

Tractor Plow Operator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Tractor Plow Operator	TPOP	Position archived. Active as an agency specific position. 1999-03-01	Operations

Takeoff and Landing Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Takeoff and Landing Coordinator	TOLC	Position created. 1999-03-01	Air Operations

Fire Use Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Use Manager	FUMA	Position created. 1999-03-01	Fire-Environment

Incident Communications Technician*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Communications Technician*	COMT	Position created. 1999-03-01	Logistics

Expanded Dispatch Recorder
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Recorder	EDRC	Position created. 1999-03-01	Dispatch

Expanded Dispatch Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Coordinator	CORD	Position created. 1999-03-01	Dispatch

Radio Operator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Radio Operator	RADO	Position created. 1999-03-01	Logistics

Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher	EDSD	Position created. 1999-03-01	Dispatch

Aircraft Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Aircraft Dispatcher	ACDP	Position created. 1999-03-01	Dispatch

Year: 1995

Holding Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Holding Specialist	HLDS	Position archived. 1995-05-01	Air Operations

Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist	RXFS	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Ignition Specialist Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ignition Specialist Type 2	RXI2	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Crew Member
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Crew Member	RXCM	Position archived. Active as an agency specific position. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst	RXFA	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2	RXM2	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor	RXFM	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Ignition Specialist Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ignition Specialist Type 1	RXI1	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1	RXM1	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1	RXB1	Position created. Part 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2	RXB2	Position created. Part 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Year: 1993

Commissary Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Commissary Manager	CMSY	Position created. 1993-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Felling Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Felling Boss, Single Resource	FELB	Position created. 1993-10-01	Operations

Agency Representative
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Agency Representative	AREP	Position created. 1993-10-01	Command

Interagency Resource Representative
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Interagency Resource Representative	IARR	Position created. 1993-10-01	Planning

Incident Training Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Training Specialist	TNSP	Position created. 1993-10-01	Planning

Helibase Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helibase Manager	HEBM	Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) replaced Helibase Manager. 1993-10-01	Air Operations

Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew	STCR	Position created. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	Operations

NWCG Latest Announcements

Call for Nominations: Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award

Date: December 11, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Leadership Committee

Do you know someone working in wildland fire who strives to make positive change and is undeterred by obstacles or setbacks? Now is your chance to give that person the acknowledgment they deserve by nominating them for a Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award.

This award, is presented by the NWCG Leadership Committee to remember Paul Gleason's contributions to the wildland fire community and to recognize individuals or groups that exhibit the same spirit and dedication to leadership – those who lead by example.

Nominations can be submitted via email with an attached Lead by Example Form to BLM_FA_Leadership_Feedback@blm.gov or through the online form.

Tips for successful nominations and more information can be found on the Lead by Example webpage. All nominations must be submitted by December 31, 2025.

References:

Paul Gleason Lead By Example Award

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award Nomination Form 2025

Leadership Committee

Coming Soon! Ransom Road WFSTAR Module

Date: December 9, 2025
Questions about RT-130?
Please contact: NWCG Audiovisual Specialist

On June 8, 1981, the Ransom Road Fire swept across Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, marking a defining moment in wildland fire management. This event led directly to the creation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's professional fire program.

Later this month, NWCG will release a compelling video that brings the Ransom Road Fire to life through firsthand accounts, official reports, and animated maps. Rob Lee, second on site during the deployment, shares his powerful recollections of that day.

This video will be going live later this month in NWCG's RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) Catalogue.

References:

WFSTAR Catalogue

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign: "Leadership Levels" Now Available

Date: October 15, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce the release of the Leadership Committee’s 2025–2026 Leadership Campaign, themed “Leadership Levels.” This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

The campaign is structured into four quarters and may be completed at any time between October 1, 2025 -December 31, 2026. Leadership levels will be released quarterly.

Quarter One materials are now available on the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program website and focus on Leadership Level 1, Follower (Self-Leadership).

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee

Updated! L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led) Course

Date: October 3, 2024
Questions? Please contact:
Leadership Committee

NWCG is pleased to announce the updated L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led) course is now available. L-280 is intended for operational personnel at the Firefighter Type 1 level, and for individuals pursuing Leadership Level 2, New Leader.

This instructor-led course is a primer on leadership and the second formal course in the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program. It helps emerging leaders build the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to lead effectively in high-risk environments.

For more information about leadership development and available courses, visit the Leadership Committee Web Portal.

References:

L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led)

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

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