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NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

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Alternative Pathways to NWCG Qualification

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: 1993

Infrared Interpreter
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Infrared Interpreter IRIN

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember FFT2

Position created.  Firefighter in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Communications Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Communications Unit Leader* COML

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Logistics
Documentation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Documentation Unit Leader* DOCL

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Resources Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Resources Unit Leader* RESL

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss FFT1

Position created.  Squad Boss in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Helicopter Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Crewmember HECM

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Display Processor
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Display Processor DPRO

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Demobilization Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Demobilization Unit Leader* DMOB

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Incident Communications Center Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Communications Center Manager INCM

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Logistics
Equipment Time Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Equipment Time Recorder EQTR

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4* ICT4

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Command
Mixmaster
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Mixmaster MXMS

Removed: Position removed from PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Information Officer Type 3
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Information Officer Type 3 IOF3

Position created.

1993-10-01 		CGS Command
Information Officer Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Information Officer Type 1 IOF1

Position created. Information Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		CGS Command
Strike Team Leader Dozer
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Dozer STDZ

Position created. 

1993-10-01 		Operations
Strike Team Ldr Tractor Plow
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Ldr Tractor Plow STPL

Position created. 

1993-10-01 		Operations
Strike Team Leader Engine
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine STEN

Position created. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Helispot Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helispot Manager HESM

Position archived.

In 1984 PMS 310-1, not in 1993 PMS 310-1 
Inactivated as agency specific: FS 11/2007, other fed agencies 01/2019.

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Helicopter Manager Old
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Manager Old HEMG

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Dozer Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Dozer Operator DZOP

Position archived. 

1993-10-01 		Operations

Year: 1984

Food Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Food Unit Leader* FDUL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Tractor Plow Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Tractor Plow Boss TRPB

Position created. 

1984-10-01 		Operations
Field Observer
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Field Observer FOBS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Planning
Time Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Time Unit Leader* TIME

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Air Tactical Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Tactical Group Supervisor* ATGS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Helicopter Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Boss HELB

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Division/Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Division/Group Supervisor* DIVS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Incident Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Dispatcher INDI

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Equipment Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Equipment Manager EQPM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Crew Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Crew Boss, Single Resource CRWB

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Facilities Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Facilities Unit Leader* FACL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Dozer Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Dozer Boss DOZB

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Medical Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Medical Unit Leader* MEDL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Air Tanker Fixed Wing Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Tanker Fixed Wing Coordinator ATCO

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Helispot Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helispot Manager HESM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Dozer Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Dozer Operator DZOP

Position created. Active as an agency specific position.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Ordering Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ordering Manager ORDM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Staging Area Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Staging Area Manager STAM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Ground Support Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ground Support Unit Leader* GSUL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Area Commander
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Area Commander ACDR

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Command
Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource FIRB

Position created. Single Resource Boss in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3* ICT3

Position created. 

Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1984-10-01 		Command
Cost Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Cost Unit Leader* COST

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Security Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Security Manager SECM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Supply Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Supply Unit Leader* SPUL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Liaison Officer*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Liaison Officer* LOFR

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Command
Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager RCDM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Operations Branch Director
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Branch Director OPBD

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Procurement Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Procurement Unit Leader* PROC

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource ENGB

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Task Force Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Task Force Leader TFLD

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Crew Representative
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Crew Representative CREP

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Personnel Time Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Personnel Time Recorder PTRC

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Helibase Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager HEBM

Position created. 

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Helicopter Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Coordinator HLCO

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Tractor Plow Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Tractor Plow Operator TPOP

Position created. 

1984-10-01 		Operations
Base/Camp Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Base/Camp Manager BCMG

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Behavior Analyst FBAN

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Planning
Status/Check-In Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Status/Check-In Recorder SCKN

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Planning
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader* COMP

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader* SITL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Planning
Air Support Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Support Group Supervisor* ASGS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Mixmaster
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Mixmaster MXMS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations

Year: 2026

Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager RCDM

Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows:

Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For RCDM":

  • Service Branch Director (SVBD)
  • Support Branch Director (SUBD)
 Logistics
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment STEQ

Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEQ":

  • Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)

Removed: from "STEQ Maintain Currency For These Positions "":

  • Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)

Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEQ":

  • Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)

Added: to "STEQ Maintain Currency For These Positions ":

  • Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
 Operations
Documentation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Documentation Unit Leader* DOCL

Added:

  • NWCG Incident Position Standards for Documentation Unit Leader, PMS 350-25
  • NWCG Position Task Book for Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL), PMS 311-25
 Planning
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader UASL

Added:

  • NWCG Position Task Book for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader (UASL), PMS 311-128
    • Replaces NWCG Unmanned Aircraft System, Module Leader Position Task Book, PMS 311-79
  • NWCG Incident Position Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader, PMS 350-128
 Air Operations
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 RXB1

Updated:

 Prescribed Fire
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader* COMP

Updated:

  • NWCG Compensation/Claims Unit Leader Position Task Book, PMS 311-47. Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) and Time Unit Leader (TIME) have been removed.
 Finance/ Administration
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher EDSP

Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher, PMS 350-57

 Dispatch
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 RXB2

Updated: 

 Prescribed Fire
Air Operations
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Operations
Command
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Command
Position Catalog
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Position Catalog
Incident Position Management
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Position Management
Prevention and Investigation
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prevention and Investigation
Prescribed Fire
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire
Planning
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning
Operations
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations
Logistics
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics
Finance Administration
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance Administration
Dispatch
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Dispatch
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use

Date: Sept 26, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee 

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use. This advisory recommends all pre-2006 fire shelters should be removed from service by January 1, 2026.

This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to:

  • Inspect fire shelters immediately
  • Replace and destroy any pre-2006 shelters (identified by white or pink insert label)
  • Order replacements as needed

For further details, please refer to the complete advisory. 

References:

Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use

NWCG Fire Inspection Flowchart, PMS 411-1

NWCG Alerts

NEW! S-219, Firing Operations (Blended) Now Available

Date: Sept 11, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fuels Management Committee 

The S-219, Firing Operations (Blended) course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB) incident qualifications.

This blended course combines online and instructor-led training to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of the FIRB, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Firing Boss, Single Resource, PMS 350-105.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

S-219, Firing Operations (Blended)

NWCG Firing Boss, Single Resource Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NWCG Committees Observe Suicide Prevention Awareness Week: September 7-13, 2025

Date: Sep 5, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Mental Health Subcommittee

The NWCG Mental Health Subcommittee (MHSC) and Risk Management Committee (RMC) recognize the unique challenges and demands faced by the wildland fire community. The MHSC and RMC know that we are all stronger together and believe in fostering a culture of support, understanding, and resilience.

Suicide Prevention Awareness encourages us to actively connect with and support each other. For more information that could make a difference for yourself or someone else please review the materials and resources provided for the 2025 Suicide Prevention Awareness Week.

References:

2025 Suicide Prevention Awareness Week Materials and Resources

NEW! Incident Performance and Training Modernization Story Map Now Available

Date: Aug 26, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
National Wildfire Coordinating Group

NWCG is excited to announce the launch of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) Story Map, a new interactive resource that showcases how NWCG is transforming wildland fire training and qualifications through a performance-based system.

Since its launch in 2023, IPTM has made major strides in updating how we manage incident positions:

  • 36 incident positions now have new Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books available for field use
  • 6 more incident positions are nearing completion
  • 111 total incident positions are being analyzed through the IPTM initiative

The Story Map guides you through the IPTM process, highlights key accomplishments, and outlines what’s ahead. Whether you are a trainer or a trainee, this tool offers valuable insight into the modernization effort shaping the future of wildland fire training and qualifications.

This effort would not be possible without the contributions of NWCG staff, NWCG committees, and hundreds of subject matter experts across the wildland fire community.

References:

IPTM Story Map

Incident Performance and Training Modernization Webpage