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: 2026

Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Behavior Analyst	FBAN	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-495, Geospatial Fire Analysis, Interpretation, and Application RX-300, Prescribed Fire Burn Boss RX-410, Smoke Management Techniques M-410, Facilitative Instructor N-9035, Remote Automated Weather Stations 2026-01-23	Planning

Planning Section Chief Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Complex	PSCC	Removed: Required Experience Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) Other Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) and Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for PSCC” ICT 1, ICT2, PSC1, and PSC2 removed from “PSCC Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Planning

Division/Group Supervisor*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Division/Group Supervisor*	DIVS	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1), Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2), Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1), and Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) removed from “Maintains Currency for DIVS” OSC2 and SOF2 removed from “DIVS Maintains Currency for these Positions” 2026-01-23	Operations

Operations Section Chief Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Complex	OSCC	Removed: Required Experience Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) Other Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) and Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for OSCC” ITC1, ICT2, OSC1, OSC2, Safety Officer Type 1(SOF1), and Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) removed from “OSCC Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Operations

Documentation Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Documentation Unit Leader*	DOCL	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff Removed: Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) removed from “Maintains Currency for DOCL” 2026-01-23	Planning

Fixed Wing Base Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fixed Wing Base Manager	FWBM	Added: Required Training A-205, Risk Management I Updated A-200, Mishap Review to Triennial frequency Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills A-305, Risk Management II Add A-306, Aviation Contract Administration Add A-307, Aviation Policy and Regulations II Add A-311, Aviation Planning Add S-273, Single Engine Airtanker Manager Removed: Required Training A-203, Basic Airspace A-204, Crew Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations ICS-100, Introduction to ICS ICS-700 , National Incident Management System, An Introduction Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills Geographic Area Fixed Wing Base Manager Training Geographic Area Intermediate Air Operations Updated Aviation Business System Training course to Incident Business System (IBS) Training 2026-01-23	Air Operations

Logistics Section Chief Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Complex	LSCC	Removed: Required Experience Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) Other Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) and Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) and Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for LSCC” ICT1, ICT2, LSC1, and LSC2 removed from “LSCC Maintains Currency for the Positions” 2026-01-23	Logistics

Operations Branch Director
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Branch Director	OPBD	Removed: Required Experience Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) Other Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) and Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for OPBD” OSC1 and OSC2 removed from “OPDB Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Operations

Procurement Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Procurement Unit Leader*	PROC	Added: Time Unit Leader (TIME) added to “PROC Maintains Currency for These Positions” Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Other Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1) and Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2) removed from “ These Positions Main Currency for PROC” FSC2 removed from “PROC Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Finance/ Administration

Personnel Time Recorder
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Personnel Time Recorder	PTRC	Removed: Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1) and Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for PTRC” 2026-01-23	Finance/ Administration

Expanded Dispatch Recorder
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Recorder	EDRC	Added: Required Training A-110, Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Removed: Required Experience NWCG Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-59 Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills D-110 Expanded Dispatch Recorder 2026-01-23	Dispatch

Advanced Faller
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Advanced Faller	FAL1	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations Removed: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-212, Wildland Fire Chainsaws 2026-01-23	Operations

Incident Communications Center Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Communications Center Manager	INCM	Added: Required Training RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills L-280, Followership to Leadership S-130, Firefighting Training L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior 2026-01-23	Logistics

Ordering Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ordering Manager	ORDM	Removed: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) and Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for ORDM” 2026-01-23	Logistics

Equipment Time Recorder
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Equipment Time Recorder	EQTR	Removed: Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1) and Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2) removed from “Maintains Currency for EQTR” 2026-01-23	Finance/ Administration

Public Information Officer Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Complex	PIOC	Removed: Required Experience Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIO2) Other Public Information Officer Type 1 (PIO1) and Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIO2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for PIOC” PIO1 and PIO2 removed from “PIOC Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Command

Felling Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Felling Boss, Single Resource	FELB	Added: Required Training S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations Removed: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations 2026-01-23	Operations

Task Force Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Task Force Leader	TFLD	Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) and Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for TFLD” 2026-01-23	Operations

Status/Check-In Recorder
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Status/Check-In Recorder	SCKN	Added: Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB) to “SCKN Maintains Currency for These Positions” Removed: Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) and Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for SCKN” 2026-01-23	Planning

Safety Officer Type 3
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 3	SOF3	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for SOF3” SOF2 removed from “SOF3 Maintains Currency for These Positions” “SOF3 is not a prerequisite to the SOF2 position” 2026-01-23	Command

Base/Camp Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Base/Camp Manager	BCMG	Removed: Logistics Section Chief Type 1(LSC1) and Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for BCMG” 2026-01-23	Logistics

Public Information Officer Type 3
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 3	PIO3	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Required Experience Public Information Officer, Technician (PIOT) Other Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIO2) removed from “Positions that Maintain Currency for PIO3” PIO2 removed from “PIO3 Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Command

Long Term Fire Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Long Term Fire Analyst	LTAN	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills M-410, Facilitative Instructor N-9035, Remote Automated Weather Stations Removed: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-482, Strategic Operational Planning 2026-01-23	Planning

Planning Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 3*	PSC3	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for PSC3” PSC2 removed from “PSC3 Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Planning

Area Commander
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Area Commander	ACDR	Removed: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for ACDR” Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1), Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2), Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1), Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) removed from “ADCR Maintains Currency for The Positions” 2026-01-23	Command

Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher	EDSP	Added: Required Training D-510, Supervisory Dispatcher Removed: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills D-510, Supervisory Dispatcher A-207, Mission Scheduling and Coordination 2026-01-23	Dispatch

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*	FSC3	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2) removed from “Maintains Currency for FSC3” FSC2 has been removed removed from “FSC3 Maintains Currency for these Positions” 2026-01-23	Finance/ Administration

Assistant Area Commander, Logistics
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics	ACLC	Removed: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency For ACLC” Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1), Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2), Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) removed from “ACLC Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Logistics

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager	UASM	Added: Required Training RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource) S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Required Experience Satisfactory performance as an Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) (FFT1) These Positions Maintain Currency for UASM Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader (UASL) Other Training Which Supports Development and Knowledge and Skills S-219, Firing Operations S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management S-270, Basic Air Operations 2026-01-23	Air Operations

Airtanker Base Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Airtanker Base Manager	ATBM	Added: Required Training A-200, Mishap Review (Triennial) A-205, Risk Management I S-273, Single Engine Airtanker Manager Required Experience AND satisfactory performance as an Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM) Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills Course name for Aviation Business System Training has been updated to Incident Business System (IBS) Training A-305, Risk Management II A-306, Aviation Contract Administration A-307, Aviation Policy and Regulations II Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) Training Exercise (Triennial) Removed: Required Training A-115, Automate Flight Following A-204, Crew Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations ICS-100, Introduction to ICS IS-700, National Incident Management System: An Introduction Removed Note: Once qualified as an ATBM, the ATIM qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the ATIM PTB. 2026-01-23	Air Operations

Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3*	ICT3	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) and Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) removed from “Maintains Currency for ICT3” ICT2 and OSC2 removed from “ICT3 Maintains Currency for the Positions” 2026-01-23	Command

Agency Representative
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Agency Representative	AREP	Removed: Incident Commander Type 1(ICT1), Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) removed from "These Positions Maintain Currency For AREP" 2026-01-23	Command

Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment	STEQ	Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) and Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for STEQ” 2026-01-23	Operations

Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss	FFT1	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface Removed: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations 2026-01-23	Operations

Logistics Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 3*	LSC3	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for LSC3” LSC2 removed from “LSC3 Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Logistics

Demobilization Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Demobilization Unit Leader*	DMOB	Added: Required Training ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction Required Experience Satisfactory performance as a Status/Check-in Recorder (SCKN) Add SCKN to “Maintains Currency for DMOB” Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills L-380, Fireline Leadership S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management N-9062, e-ISuite, All Modules Removed: Required Experience Resource Unit Leader, RESL Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) removed from “Maintains Currency for DMOB” 2026-01-23	Planning

Strike Team Leader Engine
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine	STEN	Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) and Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for STEN” 2026-01-23	Operations

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader	UASL	Added: Required Training ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface Required Experience Satisfactory performance as an Unmanned Aircraft System, Manager (UASM) UASL Maintain Currency for These Positions Unmanned Aircraft System, Manager (UASM) Other Training Which Supports Development and Knowledge and Skills L-380, Fireline Leadership S-219, Firing Operations S-270, Basic Air Operations Removed: Required Experience Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Pilot (UASP) 2026-01-23	Air Operations

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist	UASD	Added: Required Training L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) S-130, Firefighter Training S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Other Training Which Supports Development and Knowledge and Skills A-100, Basic Aviation Safety A-109, Aviation Radio Use A-200, Mishap Review 2026-01-23	Air Operations

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot	UASP	Added: Required Training RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) S-131, Firefighter Type 1 Required Experience Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) These Positions Maintain Currency for UASP Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager (UASM) Other Training Which Supports Development and Knowledge and Skills A-456, Beyond Visual Line of Sight and Extended Line of Sight Operations S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations S-219, Firing Operations 2026-01-23	Air Operations

Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew	STCR	Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) and Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for STCR” 2026-01-23	Operations

Safety Officer, Field
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer, Field	SOFF	Added: Required Training S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers Required Experience Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) 2026-01-23	Command

Safety Officer Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Complex	SOFC	Removed: Required Experience Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) Other Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1), Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2), Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) and Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for SOFC” ICT1, ICT2, SOF1, and SOF2 removed from “SOFC Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Command

Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4*	ICT4	Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) removed from “Maintains Currency for ICT4” 2026-01-23	Command

Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager	RCDM	Removed: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) and Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for RCDM” 2026-01-23	Logistics

Basic Faller
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Basic Faller	FAL3	Added: Required Training S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations Removed: Required Training S-212, Wildland Fire Chainsaws Required Experience Removed note, *The use of the approved NWCG PTB for the FAL3 position is highly encouraged. However, agency- specific evaluation processes that document Completion and Certification of PTB can be used in lieu of the PTB if they meet or exceed the standard identified in the associated position task book. 2026-01-23	Operations

Resources Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Resources Unit Leader*	RESL	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) and Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for RESL” PSC2 removed from “RESL Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Planning

Operations Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 3*	OPS3	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Other Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) and Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for OPS3” ICT2 and OSC2, removed from “OPS3 Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Operations

Public Information Officer, Technician
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer, Technician	PIOT	Updated: S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation (including Optional Units) 2026-01-23	Command

Ground Support Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ground Support Unit Leader*	GSUL	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) and Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) removed from “Maintains Currency for GSUL” LSC1 and LSC2 removed from “GSUL Maintains Currency for these Positions” 2026-01-23	Logistics

Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5	ICT5	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations Add S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface Removed: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-212, Wildland Fire Chainsaws 2026-01-23	Command

Time Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Time Unit Leader*	TIME	Added: Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) to “These Positions Maintain Currency for TIME” Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1) and Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for TIME” FSC2 removed from “TIME Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Finance/ Administration

Incident Commander Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Complex	ICCI	Added: Required Experience Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) AND completion of positions task book Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) has been added to “ICCI Maintains Currency for these Positions” Removed: Required Experience Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), or Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2), or Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2), or Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2), or Safety Officer Type 2, or Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2) Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) removed from the combined experience for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC), Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC), Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) and Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1), FSC2, Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), ICT2, Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1), LSC2, Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1), OSC2, Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1), PSC2, Safety Officer Type 1(SOF1), Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) removed from “Maintains Currency for ICCI” FSC1, FSC2, ICT1, ICT2, LSC1, LSC2, OSC1, OSC2, SOF1, SOF2 removed from “ICCI Maintains Currency for these Positions” 2026-01-23	Command

Expanded Dispatch Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Coordinator	CORD	Added: Required Training D-312, Aircraft Dispatcher; A-103, Temporary Flight Restrictions and Advisory Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs); A-110, Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials; A-202, Interagency Aviation Organizations; A-203, Basic Airspace; A-204, Crew Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations; A-205, Risk Management I; A-208, Aircraft and Pilot Approval; A-303, Human Factors in Aviation; A-305, Risk Management II; A-307, Aviation Policy and Regulations II; A-310, Overview of Crew Resource Management (DOI) or N9059, Crew Resource Management 7 Skills (USFS) 2026-01-23	Dispatch

Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex	FSCC	Removed: Required Experience Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2) Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1), FSC2, Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) and Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) removed from “Maintains Currency for FSCC” FSC1, FSC2, ICT1 and ICT2 removed from “FSCC Maintains Currency for these Positions” 2026-01-23	Finance/ Administration

Assistant Area Commander, Planning
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Planning	ACPC	Removed: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), Operations Section Chief, Type 1 (OSC1), Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for ACPC” ICT1, OSC1, PSC1 removed from “ACPC Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Planning

Supply Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Supply Unit Leader*	SPUL	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) and Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for SPUL” Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) and Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) removed from “SPUL Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Logistics

Facilities Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Facilities Unit Leader*	FACL	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) and Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) removed from “Maintains Currency for FACL” Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) and Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) removed from “FACL Maintains Currency for the Positions” 2026-01-23	Logistics

Equipment Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Equipment Manager	EQPM	Removed: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) and Logistics Sections Chief Type 2 (LSC2) removed from “Maintains Currency for EQPM” 2026-01-23	Logistics

Structure Protection Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Structure Protection Specialist	STPS	Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for STPS” 2026-01-23	Operations

Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*	COMP	Removed: Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for COMP” FSC2 removed from “COMP Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Finance/ Administration

Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader*	SITL	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) and Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for SITL” PSC2 removed from “SITL Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Planning

Initial Attack Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Initial Attack Dispatcher	IADP	Added: Required Training D-311, Initial Attack Dispatcher Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills D-110, Expanded Dispatch Recorder D-310, Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher N9032, Intelligence Support Specialist (INTS) S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management Removed: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills D-311, Initial Attack Dispatcher 2026-01-23	Dispatch

Liaison Officer*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Liaison Officer*	LOFR	Removed: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) and Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) removed from “Maintains Currency for LOFR” 2026-01-23	Command

Aircraft Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Aircraft Dispatcher	ACDP	Added: Required Training D-312, Aircraft Dispatcher Removed: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills D-312, Aircraft Dispatcher 2026-01-23	Dispatch

Aircraft Timekeeper
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Aircraft Timekeeper	ATIM	Removed: Required Experience Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) Removed Note: Once qualified as an ATBM, the ATIM qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the ATIM PTB. 2026-01-23	Air Operations

Cost Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Cost Unit Leader*	COST	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams Removed: Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1(FSC1) and Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2) removed from “These Positions Maintain Currency for COST” FSC2 removed from “COST Maintains Currency for These Positions” 2026-01-23	Finance/ Administration

Radio Operator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Radio Operator	RADO	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation 2026-01-23	Logistics

Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher	EDSD	Added: Required Training D-310, Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher Removed: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills D-310, Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher 2026-01-23	Dispatch

Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource	ENGB	Added: Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations N-9018, Engine Operator Academy 2026-01-23	Operations
Engine Boss, Single Resource	ENGB	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Engine Boss, Single Resource, PMS 350-103 NWCG Position Task Book for Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB), PMS 311-103 2026-01-13	Operations

Operations Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 2*	OSC2	Position archived. 2026-01-22	Operations

Safety Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 2*	SOF2	Position archived. 2026-01-22	Command

Operations Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 1*	OSC1	Position archived. 2026-01-22	Operations

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*	FSC1	Position archived. 2026-01-22	Finance/ Administration

Safety Officer Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 1*	SOF1	Position archived. 2026-01-22	Command

Logistics Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*	LSC2	Position archived. 2026-01-22	Logistics

Planning Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 1*	PSC1	Position archived 2026-01-22	Planning

Public Information Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 2*	PIO2	Position archived. 2026-01-22	Command

Incident Commander Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 2*	ICT2	Position archived. 2026-01-22	Command

Public Information Officer Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 1*	PIO1	Position archived. 2026-01-22	Command

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*	FSC2	Position archived. 2026-01-22	Finance/ Administration

Incident Commander Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 1*	ICT1	Position archived. 2026-01-22	Command

Logistics Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	LSC1	Position archived. 2026-01-22	Logistics

Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource	HEQB	Removed: Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) has been removed from the NWCG Task Book for the Positions of Single Resource Boss, PMS 311-13 2026-01-13	Operations

Helicopter Manager, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource	HMGB	Removed: Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) has been removed from the NWCG Task Book for the Positions of Single Resource Boss, PMS 311-13 2026-01-13	Air Operations

Resource Advisor, Fireline
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Resource Advisor, Fireline	REAF	Position created January 2026. 2026-01-08	Command

Year: 2025

Airtanker Base Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Airtanker Base Manager	ATBM	Added: NWCG Position Task Book for Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM), PMS 311-121 Replaces NWCG Airtanker Base Manager Position Task Book, PMS 311-61 NWCG Incident Position Standards for Airtanker Base Manager, PMS 350-121 2025-07-16	Air Operations

Radio Operator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Radio Operator	RADO	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Radio Operator, PMS 350-97 2025-07-15	Logistics

Procurement Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Procurement Unit Leader*	PROC	Added: NWCG Position Task Book for Procurement Unit Leader (PROC), PMS 311-125 Replaces NWCG Procurement Unit Leader Position Task Book, PMS 311-47 NWCG Incident Position Standards for Procurement Unit Leader, PMS 350-125 2025-07-10	Finance/ Administration

Time Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Time Unit Leader*	TIME	Added: NWCG Position Task Book for Time Unit Leader (TIME), PMS 311-126 Replaces NWCG Time Unit Leader Position Task Book, PMS 311-47 NWCG Incident Position Standards for Time Unit Leader, PMS 350-126 2025-07-10	Finance/ Administration

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot	UASP	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot, PMS 350-78 2025-07-01	Air Operations

Long Term Fire Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Long Term Fire Analyst	LTAN	Removed: LTAN removed from combined PTB, PMS 311-29. 2025-07-01	Planning

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager	UASM	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager, PMS 350-79 2025-07-01	Air Operations

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist	UASD	Added: NWCG Position Task Book for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist (UASD), PMS 311-127 Replaces NWCG Unmanned Aircraft System, Data Specialist (UASD) Position Task Book, PMS 311-79 NWCG Incident Position Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist, PMS 350-127 2025-07-01	Air Operations

Incident Communications Center Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Communications Center Manager	INCM	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Incident Communications Center Manager, PMS 350-41 2025-07-01	Logistics

Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5	ICT5	Added: NWCG Position Task Book for Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), PMS 311-116 Replaces NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 Position Task Book, PMS 311-14 NWCG Incident Position Standards for Incident Commander Type 5, PMS 350-116 2025-06-02	Command

Fixed Wing Base Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fixed Wing Base Manager	FWBM	Added: NWCG Position Task Book for Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM), PMS 311-122 Replaces NWCG Fixed Wing Base Manager Position Task Book, PMS 311-61 NWCG Incident Position Standards for Fixed Wing Base Manager, PMS 350-122 2025-06-01	Air Operations

Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss	FFT1	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss), PMS 350-14 2025-06-01	Operations

Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource	FIRB	Added: NWCG Position Task Book for Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB), PMS 311-105 2025-03-30	Operations
Firing Boss, Single Resource	FIRB	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For FIRB": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For FIRB": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) 2025-01-24	Operations

Aircraft Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Aircraft Dispatcher	ACDP	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Aircraft Dispatcher, PMS 350-67 2025-03-03	Dispatch

Resources Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Resources Unit Leader*	RESL	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Resources Unit Leader, PMS 350-27 NWCG Position Task Book for Resources Unit Leader (RESL), PMS 311-27 Incident Status Summary (ICS 209) Resource Count Job Aid, J-112 2025-02-01	Planning

Demobilization Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Demobilization Unit Leader*	DMOB	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Demobilization Unit Leader, PMS 350-115 NWCG Position Task Book for Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB), PMS 311-115 2025-02-01	Planning

Logistics Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	LSC1	Removed: Required Training S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) 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. Added: The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2025. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB. 2025-01-24	Logistics

Public Information Officer Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 1*	PIO1	Removed: Required Training RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) Required Experience Satisfactory performance as a Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIO2) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Public Information Officer Type 1 (PIO1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-06 OR Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Public Information Officer Type 1 (PIO1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-06* OR Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Public Information Officer Type 1 (PIO1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-06* OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Public Information Officer Type 1 (PIO1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-06* OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Public Information Officer Type 1 (PIO1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-06* *Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification. Added: The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2025. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB. 2025-01-24	Command

Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Behavior Analyst	FBAN	Removed: S-491, Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System from Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills. Added: S-491, Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System to Required Training. 2025-01-24	Planning

Safety Officer Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Complex	SOFC	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For SOFC": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Removed: from "SOFC Maintain Currency For These Positions "": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SOFC": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) Added: to "SOFC Maintains Currency For These Positions ": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) 2025-01-24	Command
Safety Officer Complex	SOFC	Removed: X-520, NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form 2025-01-01	Command

Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4*	ICT4	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT4": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT4": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) Added: to "ICT4 Maintains Currency For These Positions ": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) 2025-01-24	Command

Safety Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 2*	SOF2	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For SOF2": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Removed: from "SOF2 Maintain Currency For These Positions "": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SOF2": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) Added: to "SOF2 Maintains Currency For These Positions ": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) Updated: Once qualified as a SOF2, the SOF3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the SOF3 PTB. 2025-01-24	Command

Area Command Aviation Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Area Command Aviation Coordinator	ACAC	Removed: Type 1 (ICT1) on a National Type 1 Incident Management Team language from Required Experience. 2025-01-24	Air Operations

Felling Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Felling Boss, Single Resource	FELB	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For FELB": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For FELB": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) 2025-01-24	Operations

Area Commander
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Area Commander	ACDR	Removed: Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) on a National Type 1 Incident Management Team. Added: Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Complex (ICCI). 2025-01-24	Command

Planning Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 1*	PSC1	Removed: Required Training S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) Required Experience Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-23 OR Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-23* OR Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-23* OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-23* * Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Planning Section Chief Course (S-440) prior to position qualification. Added: The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2025. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB. 2025-01-24	Planning

Task Force Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Task Force Leader	TFLD	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For TFLD": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Removed: from "TFLD Maintain Currency For These Positions "": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For TFLD": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) Added: to "TFLD Maintain Currency For These Positions ": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) 2025-01-24	Operations

Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource	ENGB	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For ENGB": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ENGB": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) 2025-01-24	Operations

Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource	HEQB	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For HEQB": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For HEQB": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) 2025-01-24	Operations

Strike Team Leader Engine
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine	STEN	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEN": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Removed: from "STEN Maintains Currency For These Positions ": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEN": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) Added: to "STEN Maintains Currency For These Positions ": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) 2025-01-24	Operations

Safety Officer Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 1*	SOF1	Removed: Required Training RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) Required Experience Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-04 SOF1 and SOF2 share combined PTB Added: The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2025. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB. 2025-01-24	Command

Incident Commander Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 1*	ICT1	Removed: Required Training RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) Required Experience Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-01 Added: The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2025. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB. 2025-01-24	Command

Crew Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Crew Boss, Single Resource	CRWB	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For CRWB": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For CRWB": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) 2025-01-24	Operations

Safety Officer, Field
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer, Field	SOFF	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For SOFF": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SOFF": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) Updated: The Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) position is not a prerequisite to the NWCG Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) position. 2025-01-24	Command

Assistant Area Commander, Planning
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Planning	ACPC	Removed: Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander or General Staff on a National Type 1 Incident Management Team. Added: Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), or Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), or Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC), or Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC), or Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC). 2025-01-24	Planning

Operations Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 1*	OSC1	Removed: Required Training RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) Required Experience Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-08 - OSC1/OSC2 Combined. Added: The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2025. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB. 2025-01-24	Operations

Assistant Area Commander, Logistics
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics	ACLC	Removed: Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander or General Staff on a National Type 1 Incident Management Team. Added: Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), or Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), or Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC), or Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC), or Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC). 2025-01-24	Logistics

Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew	STCR	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For STCR": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Removed: from "STCR Maintains Currency For These Positions ": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STCR": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) Added: to "STCR Maintains Currency For These Positions ": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) 2025-01-24	Operations

Safety Officer Type 3
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 3	SOF3	Position title changed to Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) from Safety Officer, Line (SOFR). 2025-01-10	Command

Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex	FSCC	Removed: X-520, NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form 2025-01-01	Finance/ Administration

Incident Commander Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Complex	ICCI	Removed: X-520, NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form 2025-01-01	Command

Public Information Officer Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Complex	PIOC	Removed: X-520, NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form 2025-01-01	Command

Logistics Section Chief Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Complex	LSCC	Removed: X-520, NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form 2025-01-01	Logistics

Planning Section Chief Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Complex	PSCC	Removed: X-520, NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form 2025-01-01	Planning

Initial Attack Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Initial Attack Dispatcher	IADP	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Initial Attack Dispatcher, PMS 350-60 2025-01-01	Dispatch

Operations Section Chief Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Complex	OSCC	Removed: X-520, NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form 2025-01-01	Operations

Year: 2024

Expanded Dispatch Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Coordinator	CORD	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Expanded Dispatch Recorder, PMS 350-56 2024-11-01	Dispatch

Expanded Dispatch Recorder
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Recorder	EDRC	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Expanded Dispatch Recorder, PMS 350-59 2024-10-01	Dispatch

Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher	EDSD	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher, PMS 350-58 2024-10-01	Dispatch

Crew Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Crew Boss, Single Resource	CRWB	Updated: Incident Position Description Standards and References: PTB Position Qualification Requirements, PMS 310-1: Required Experience 2024-05-13	Operations
Crew Boss, Single Resource	CRWB	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "These Positions Maintain Currency For CRWB": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) 2024-01-01	Operations

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1	RXB1	2024-05-13	Prescribed Fire

Safety Officer, Field
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer, Field	SOFF	Position created. 2024-01-01	Command

Logistics Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*	LSC2	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC2" and from "LSC2 Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) 2024-01-01	Logistics

Ordering Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ordering Manager	ORDM	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For ORDM": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) 2024-01-01	Logistics

Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource	ENGB	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ENGB": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) 2024-01-01	Operations

Base/Camp Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Base/Camp Manager	BCMG	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For BCMG": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) 2024-01-01	Logistics

Supply Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Supply Unit Leader*	SPUL	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For SPUL": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) Deleted from "SPUL Maintains Currency For These Positions": Support Branch Director (SUBD) 2024-01-01	Logistics

Service Branch Director
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Service Branch Director	SVBD	Position Archived. 2024-01-01	Logistics

Medical Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Medical Unit Leader*	MEDL	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "MEDL Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Updated "MEDL Maintains Currency For These Positions": None 2024-01-01	Logistics

Facilities Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Facilities Unit Leader*	FACL	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For FACL": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) Deleted from "FACL Maintains Currency For These Positions": Support Branch Director (SUBD) 2024-01-01	Logistics

Incident Commander Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Complex	ICCI	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added: To ICCI Qualification Requirements: ***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Incident Commander Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-101. To Required Training: OR a completed X-520, NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF) 2024-01-01	Command

Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource	HEQB	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "These Positions Maintain Currency For HEQB": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) 2024-01-01	Operations

Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4*	ICT4	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "ICT4 Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) 2024-01-01	Command

Planning Section Chief Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Complex	PSCC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added: To PSCC Qualification Requirements: ***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-123. Updated: S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) OR Complex Incident Management Field Evaluation (PDF) OR a completed X-520,NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF). 2024-01-01	Planning

Communications Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Communications Unit Leader*	COML	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "COML Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) 2024-01-01	Logistics

Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew	STCR	Added to "STCR Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) 2024-01-01	Operations

Safety Officer Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Complex	SOFC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to SOFC Qualification Requirements: *** S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Safety Officer Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-104. Updated Required Training: S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) OR Complex Incident Management Field Evaluation (PDF) OR a completed X-520,NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF). 2024-01-01	Command

Logistics Section Chief Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Complex	LSCC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "LSCC Qualification Requirements": *** S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Logistics Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-133. Updated Required Training: S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) OR Complex Incident Management Field Evaluation (PDF) OR a completed X-520,NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF). Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSCC" and from "LSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) 2024-01-01	Logistics

Ground Support Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ground Support Unit Leader*	GSUL	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For GSUL": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) Deleted from " GSUL Maintains Currency For These Positions": Support Branch Director (SUBD) 2024-01-01	Logistics

Logistics Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	LSC1	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC1" and from "LSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) 2024-01-01	Logistics

Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment	STEQ	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "STEQ Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) 2024-01-01	Operations

Strike Team Leader Engine
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine	STEN	Added to "STEN Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) 2024-01-01	Operations

Equipment Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Equipment Manager	EQPM	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For EQPM": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) 2024-01-01	Logistics

Logistics Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 3*	LSC3	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC3" and from "LSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) 2024-01-01	Logistics

Public Information Officer Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Complex	PIOC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added: To PIOC Qualification Requirements: ***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Public Information Officer Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-106. Updated: S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) OR Complex Incident Management Field Evaluation (PDF) OR a completed X-520,NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF). 2024-01-01	Command

Food Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Food Unit Leader*	FDUL	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "FDUL Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) 2024-01-01	Logistics

Felling Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Felling Boss, Single Resource	FELB	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "These Positions Maintain Currency For FELB": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) 2024-01-01	Operations

Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex	FSCC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added: 1. To FSCC Qualification Requirements Summary: ***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-146. 2. To Required Training: OR a completed X-520, NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF) 2024-01-01	Finance/ Administration

Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource	FIRB	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "These Positions Maintain Currency For FIRB": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) 2024-01-01	Operations

Task Force Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Task Force Leader	TFLD	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "TFLD Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) 2024-01-01	Operations

Support Branch Director
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Support Branch Director	SUBD	Position Archived. 2024-01-01	Logistics

Operations Section Chief Complex
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Complex	OSCC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added: To OSCC Qualification Requirements: ***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-108. Updated: Required Training: S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) OR Complex Incident Management Field Evaluation (PDF) OR a completed X-520,NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF) 2024-01-01	Operations

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot	UASP	Added to "Required Experience": Completion and Certification of NWCG Unmanned Aircraft System, Pilot Position Task Book, PMS 311 78. 2024-01-01	Air Operations

Year: 2023

Communications Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Communications Unit Leader*	COML	Removed: OR Satisfactory performance as an Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM) Added: AND Satisfactory performance as an Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM) 2023-04-01	Logistics

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot	UASP	Updated: Required Training, A-450 course title updated. 2023-03-01	Air Operations

Incident Commander Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 1*	ICT1	Added: Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT1." Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "ICT1 Maintains Currency For These Positions." 2023-02-01	Command

Division/Group Supervisor*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Division/Group Supervisor*	DIVS	Added: Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) and Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for DIVS." Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) and Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "DIVS Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2023-01-01	Operations

Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*	COMP	Added: Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for COMP." Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to "COMP Maintains Currency for These Positions." Removed: Claims Specialist (CLMS) and Compensation-for-Injury Specialist (INJR) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for COMP." Claims Specialist (CLMS) and Compensation-for-Injury Specialist (INJR) from "COMP Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2023-01-01	Finance/ Administration

Planning Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 2*	PSC2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." 2023-01-01	Planning

Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4*	ICT4	Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT4." 2023-01-01	Command

Operations Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 1*	OSC1	Added: Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "OSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions." 2023-01-01	Operations

Supply Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Supply Unit Leader*	SPUL	Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SPUL." Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "SPUL Maintains Currency For These Positions." 2023-01-01	Logistics

Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager	RCDM	Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For RCDM." 2023-01-01	Logistics

Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew	STCR	Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STCR." 2023-01-01	Operations

Liaison Officer*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Liaison Officer*	LOFR	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For LOFR." 2023-01-01	Command

Compensation for Injury Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Compensation for Injury Specialist	INJR	Position archived. 2023-01-01	Finance/ Administration

Area Commander
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Area Commander	ACDR	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ADCR." Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ACDR Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2023-01-01	Command

Assistant Area Commander, Planning
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Planning	ACPC	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ACPC." Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ACPC Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2023-01-01	Planning

Incident Commander Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 2*	ICT2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "ICT2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." 2023-01-01	Command

Safety Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 2*	SOF2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." 2023-01-01	Command

Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3*	ICT3	Added: Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) and Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT3." Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ICT3 Maintains Currency For These Positions." 2023-01-01	Command

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*	FSC3	Added: Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to These Positions Maintain Currency For FSC3 Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to FSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions 2023-01-01	Finance/ Administration

Ordering Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ordering Manager	ORDM	Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ORDM." 2023-01-01	Logistics

Demobilization Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Demobilization Unit Leader*	DMOB	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for DMOB." 2023-01-01	Planning

Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader*	SITL	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "SITL Maintains Currency For These Positions." 2023-01-01	Planning

Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment	STEQ	Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEQ." 2023-01-01	Operations

Planning Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 3*	PSC3	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PSC3." Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "PSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions." 2023-01-01	Planning

Task Force Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Task Force Leader	TFLD	Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For TFLD." 2023-01-01	Operations

Service Branch Director
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Service Branch Director	SVBD	Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SVBD." Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "SVBD Maintains Currency For These Positions." 2023-01-01	Logistics

Strike Team Leader Engine
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine	STEN	Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEN." 2023-01-01	Operations

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NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! M-280, Resource Advisor, Fireline (Instructor-Led) Course Available Now

Date: January 29, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: Resource Advisor Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce the new M-280, Resource Advisor, Fireline (Instructor-Led) course is now available. This training supports individuals working towards Resource Advisor, Fireline (REAF) incident qualifications.

M-280, Resource Advisor, Fireline (Instructor-Led) training prepares students to serve as a Resource Advisor, Fireline (REAF) as defined in NWCG Incident Position Standards for Resource Advisor, Fireline, PMS 350-112. This course presents scenarios that reflect the diverse challenges a REAF may encounter during an incident. Through these scenarios, participants gain hands-on experience and an understanding of REAF responsibilities in a controlled learning environment.

References:

Resource Advisor, Fireline Position Page

NWCG Position Standards for Resource Advisor, Fireline, PMS 350-112

M-280, Resource Advisor, Fireline (Instructor-Led)

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

2026 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

Date: January 23, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: Incident and Position Standards Committee

The Incident and Position Standards Committee has updated the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

These updates address changes to incident position names and requirements for qualification, training, and experience. Updates related to the implementation of Complex Incident Management (CIM) and Incident Performance Training Modernization (IPTM) are also included.

The NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308 has also been updated to reflect the recent changes.

References:

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

NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308

IPSC Memo 26-01: January 2026 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Positions Qualifications, PMS 310-1

Incident Business Committee Memo 26-01: Updated Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297

Date: January 22, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: Incident Business Committee

The Incident Business Committee (IBC) has released Memorandum 26-01: OF 297 and 2026 Fire Use. This memo informs the wildland fire community that the updated Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297 is available for download and can be ordered through the Great Basin Cache.

Beginning January 15, 2026 the previous version of the OF 297 form has been discontinued.

For further details, please contact your IBC representative.

References:

Incident Business Committee Memorandum 26-01

Great Basin Cache

NEW! S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended) Available Now

Date: December 22, 2025
Questions about RT-130?
Please contact: Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the new S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended) training is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal.

This third course in the series combines online and instructor-led training components aimed at individuals who are involved in planning, managing, and executing wildland fire and prescribed burn operations; who require a thorough understanding of fire behavior calculations to enhance effectiveness and safety. This includes students who require the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of a Type 3 Incident Commander (ICT3), Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), or Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2).

Students are required to be qualified as any Single Resource Boss position and complete the prerequisite S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire behavior (Blended) course, before enrolling in S-390.

References:

S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended)

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

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