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

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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: 2023

Public Information Officer Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer Complex PIOC

Removed: NOTE: This qualification standard is effective until December 31, 2022, per NWCG Memorandum 22-002, Amended

Added:

To Required Training:

To Required Experience:

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)
  • AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Incident Logistics Section Complex (LSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note)

Note: Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L 952) prior to position qualification.

To These Positions Maintain Currency For PIOC:

  • Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)

To PIOC Maintains Currency For These Positions:

  • Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)

To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills:

2023-01-01 		Command
Public Information Officer Type 3
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 3 PIO3

Position created.

2023-01-01 		Command
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
Planning Section Chief Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Complex PSCC

Added:

To Required Training:

  • ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
  • S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR 0305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team

To Required Experience:

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Situation Unit Leader (SITL)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 (see note)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 (see note)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 (see note)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Complex Incident Safety Officer (SOFC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 (see note)

Note: Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Planning Section Chief Course (S-440) prior to position qualification.

To These Positions Maintain Currency for PSCC:

  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)
  • Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
  • Situation Unit Leader (SITL)

To PSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions:

  • Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB)
  • Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL)
  • Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3)

To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills:

  • L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service
  • L-580, Leadership is Action
  • S-440, Planning Section Chief
2023-01-01 		Planning
Safety Officer Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Safety Officer Complex SOFC

Added: 

To Required Training:

  • ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
  • S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR 0305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team

To Required Experience:

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-104

To These Positions Maintain Currency For SOFC:

  • Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
  • Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2)
  • Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)

To SOFC Maintains Currency For These Positions:

  • Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
  • Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)

To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills:

  • L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service
  • L-580, Leadership is Action
  • S-404, Safety Officer
2023-01-01 		Command
Public Information Officer, Technician
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer, Technician PIOT

Added: Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIOT."

2023-01-01 		Command
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
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
Incident Commander Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Complex ICCI

Added: 

To Required Training:

  • ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
  • S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR 0305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team  

To Required Experience:

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
  • AND Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
  • AND Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
  • AND Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
  • AND Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
  • AND Satisfactory performance as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101

To These Positions Maintain Currency For ICCI:

  • Area Commander (ACDR)
  • Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
  • Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC)
  • Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
  • Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1)
  • Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2)
  • Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
  • Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)
  • Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
  • Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1)
  • Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2)
  • Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
  • Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1)
  • Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2)

To ICCI Maintains Currency For These Positions:

  • Agency Representative (AREP)
  • Area Commander (ACDR)
  • Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
  • Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC)
  • Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC)
  • Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1)
  • Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2)
  • Liaison Officer (LOFR)
  • Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)
  • Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
  • Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
  • Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1)
  • Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2)

To Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills:

  • E/L 950, All-Hazards Position Specific Incident Commander
  • L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Fire Service
  • L-580, Leadership is Action
2023-01-01 		Command
Documentation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Documentation Unit Leader* DOCL

Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for DOCL."

2023-01-01 		Planning
Base/Camp Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Base/Camp Manager BCMG

Added: Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for BCMG."

2023-01-01 		Logistics
Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex FSCC

Added: 

To Required Training:

To Required Experience:

  • Satisfactory performance as a Time Unit Leader (TIME)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-146

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Cost Unit Leader (COST)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-146

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-146

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-146

To These Positions Maintain currency for FSCC:

  • Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)
  • Cost Unit Leader (COST)
  • Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)
  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
  • Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)
  • Time Unit Leader (TIME)

To FSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions:

  • Cost Unit Leader (COST)
  • Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)
  • Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)
  • Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3)
  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
  • Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)
  • Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)
  • Time Unit Leader (TIME)

To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills:

2023-01-01 		Finance/ Administration
Logistics Section Chief Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Complex LSCC

Added:

To Required Training:

  • ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
  • S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR 0305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team

To Required Experience:

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 (see note)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

Note: Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L 967) prior to position qualification.

To These Positions Maintain Currency for LCSS:

  • Assistant Area Commander, Logistics (ACLC)
  • Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
  • Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
  • Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC3)
  • Service Branch Director (SVBD)
  • Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)
  • Support Branch Director (SUBD)

To LSCC Maintains Currency for These Positions:

  • Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
  • Base/Camp Manager (BCMG)
  • Equipment Manager (EQPM)
  • Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
  • Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
  • Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC3)
  • Ordering Manager (ORDM)
  • Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)
  • Service Branch Director (SVBD)
  • Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)
  • Support Branch Director (SUBD)

To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills:

  • E/L 967, All-Hazards Position Specific Logistics Section Chief
  • L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Fire Service
  • L-580, Leadership is Action
2023-01-01 		Logistics
Operations Section Chief Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Complex OSCC

Added: 

To Required Training:

To Required Experience:

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Operation Section Chief, Complex (OSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-108

To These Positions Maintain Currency For OSCC:

  • Area Commander (ACDR)
  • Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
  • Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC)
  • Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
  • Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
  • Operation Branch Director (OPBD)
  • Operation Section Chief 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)

To OSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions:

  • Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC)
  • Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
  • Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
  • Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
  • Operations Brand Director (OPBD)
  • Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
  • Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
  • Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1)
  • Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2)
  • Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEQ, STEN)
  • Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)
  • Task Force Leader (TFLD)

To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills: 

2023-01-01 		Operations
Safety Officer Type 3
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 3 SOF3

Added: 

  • Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SOFR."
  • Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "SOFR Maintains Currency For These Positions."
2023-01-01 		Command
Time Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Time Unit Leader* TIME

Added:

  • Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For TIME."
  • Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to "TIME Maintains Currency For These Positions."
2023-01-01 		Finance/ Administration

Year: 2022

Operations Branch Director
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Branch Director OPBD

Added: NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs, PMS 350-8 to Position-Specific publication under Standards and References.

2022-08-01 		Operations
Operations Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 3* OPS3

Added: Position-Specific publication added under Standards and References: NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs, PMS 350-8.

2022-08-01 		Operations
Operations Section Chief Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Complex OSCC

Added: Position-Specific publication added under Standards and References: NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs, PMS 350-8.

2022-08-01 		Operations
Operations Section Chief Complex OSCC

Position created.

2022-05-01 		Operations
Geographic Information System Specialist*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Geographic Information System Specialist* GISS

Updated: Incident Position Description (IPD) updated.

2022-08-01 		Planning
Geographic Information System Specialist* GISS

Added: S-341, GIS Specialist for Incident Management and RT-341, GIS Specialist for Incident Management Annual Refresher to Required Training.

2022-01-01 		Planning
Fire Prevention Education Team Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Prevention Education Team Leader PETL

Added: P-410, Fire Prevention Education Team Leader to Required Training.

2022-07-01 		Prevention and Investigation
Safety Officer Type 3
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 3 SOF3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2022-07-01 		Command
Advanced Faller
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Advanced Faller FAL1

Updated: Incident Position Description (IPD).

2022-07-01 		Operations
Fire Prevention Education Team Member
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Prevention Education Team Member PETM

Added: of P-310, Fire Prevention Education Team Member to required training.

2022-07-01 		Prevention and Investigation
Basic Faller
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Basic Faller FAL3

Updated: Incident Position Description (IPD) updated.

2022-07-01 		Operations
Intermediate Faller
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Intermediate Faller FAL2

Updated: Incident Position Description (IPD) updated.

2022-07-01 		Operations
Helibase Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager HEBM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2022-06-01 		Air Operations
Display Processor
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Display Processor DPRO

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2022-06-01 		Planning
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource HMGB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2022-06-01 		Air Operations
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot UASP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2022-06-01 		Air Operations
Infrared Interpreter
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Infrared Interpreter IRIN

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2022-06-01 		Planning
Helicopter Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Coordinator HLCO

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2022-06-01 		Air Operations
Air Tactical Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Tactical Group Supervisor* ATGS

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2022-06-01 		Air Operations
Interagency Resource Representative
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Interagency Resource Representative IARR

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2022-06-01 		Planning
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics ACLC

Added:

  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ACLC".
  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC), Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ACLC Maintains Currency For These Positions".
2022-06-01 		Logistics
Air Support Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Support Group Supervisor* ASGS

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2022-06-01 		Air Operations
Assistant Area Commander, Planning
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Planning ACPC

Added:

  • Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ACPC".
  • Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "ACPC Maintains Currency For These Positions".
2022-05-01 		Planning
Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader* SITL

Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SITL."

Added:

2022-05-01 		Planning
Planning Section Chief Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Complex PSCC

Added: Area Commander (ACDR), Assistant Area Commander, Planning (ACPC), Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), and Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PSCC ".

Added: Assistant Area Commander, Planning (ACPC), Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), Resources Unit Leader (RESL), Situation Unit Leader (SITL), and Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN) to "PSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions."

Position created.

2022-05-01 		Planning
Public Information Officer Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer Complex PIOC

Position created.

2022-05-01 		Command
Safety Officer Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Safety Officer Complex SOFC

Position created.

2022-05-01 		Command
Status/Check-In Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Status/Check-In Recorder SCKN

Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SCKN."

2022-05-01 		Planning
Resources Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Resources Unit Leader* RESL

Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For RESL."

2022-05-01 		Planning
Logistics Section Chief Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Complex LSCC

Position created.

2022-05-01 		Logistics
Area Commander
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Area Commander ACDR

Added:  Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "Maintains Currency For These Positions".

2022-05-01 		Command
Incident Commander Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Complex ICCI

Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)  to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICCI" and "ICCI Maintains Currency For These Positions."

Position created.

2022-05-01 		Command
Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex FSCC

Position Created.

2022-05-01 		Finance/ Administration
Public Information Officer, Technician
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer, Technician PIOT

Added: IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction added to Required Training.

2022-03-01 		Command
Agency Representative
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Agency Representative AREP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2022-03-01 		Command
Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5 ICT5

Added: Engine Boss (ENGB) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ICT5".

2022-01-01 		Command
Aircraft Timekeeper
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Timekeeper ATIM

Removed: A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I and A-104, Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations as Required Training.

2022-01-01 		Air Operations
Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource ENGB

Added: Engine Boss (ENGB) maintains currency for Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5).

2022-01-01 		Operations
Ramp Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ramp Manager RAMP

Removed:  A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I Interagency Aviation Training from Required Training.

2022-01-01 		Air Operations
Initial Attack Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Initial Attack Dispatcher IADP

Remove A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I Interagency Aviation Training as Required Training.

2022-01-01 		Dispatch

Year: 2021

Public Information Officer, Technician
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer, Technician PIOT

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-12-01 		Command
Public Information Officer, Technician PIOT

Position created.

2021-10-01 		Command
Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Behavior Analyst FBAN

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-12-01 		Planning
Long Term Fire Analyst
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Long Term Fire Analyst LTAN

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-12-01 		Planning
Commissary Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Commissary Manager CMSY

Position archived.

2021-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics ACLC

Added: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ACLC".

2021-10-01 		Logistics
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics ACLC

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Expanded Dispatch Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Recorder EDRC

Added: Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP) to "EDRC Maintains Currency for These Positions".

Removed: Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) from "EDRC Maintains Currency for These Positions".

2021-10-01 		Dispatch
Expanded Dispatch Recorder EDRC

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Dispatch
Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher EDSD

Added: Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for EDSD". 

2021-10-01 		Dispatch
Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher EDSD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Dispatch
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader INVL

Position created.

2021-10-01 		Prevention and Investigation
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader INVL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-10-01 		Prevention and Investigation
Wildland Fire Investigator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Wildland Fire Investigator INVF

Added: Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader (INVL) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for INVF."

2021-10-01 		Prevention and Investigation
Wildland Fire Investigator INVF

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-05-01 		Prevention and Investigation
Aircraft Base Radio Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Base Radio Operator ABRO

Removed: Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) from Maintains Currency For These Positions.

2021-10-01 		Air Operations
Aircraft Base Radio Operator ABRO

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-07-01 		Air Operations
Fixed Wing Parking Tender
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fixed Wing Parking Tender FWPT

Removed:  A-104, Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations, A-116, General Awareness Security Training from Required Training.

Added:  A-204, Manned Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations to Required Training.

2021-10-01 		Air Operations
Demobilization Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Demobilization Unit Leader* DMOB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-10-01 		Planning
Aircraft Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Dispatcher ACDP

Required Training:

Added:

Removed:

  • ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

Required Experience:  

Added: Satisfactory performance as an Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)
Removed: Satisfactory performance as an Expanded Dispatch Recorder (ERDC)

These Positions Maintain Currency for ACDP:

Added: Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)
Removed: Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO) , Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC) 

ACDP Maintains Currency for These Positions:

Added: Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO), Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD), Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)

2021-10-01 		Dispatch
Aircraft Dispatcher ACDP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Dispatch
Retardant Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Retardant Crewmember RTCM

Removed: A-104, Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations from Required Training.

Removed: A-116, General Awareness Security Training from Required Training.

Added: A-204, Manned Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations to Required Training.

2021-10-01 		Air Operations
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader UASL

Added: Satisfactory performance as any Single Resource Boss position (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB) to Required Experience.

2021-10-01 		Air Operations
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Member
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Member INTM

Position archived.

2021-10-01 		Prevention and Investigation
Initial Attack Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Initial Attack Dispatcher IADP

Required Training

Add:

Remove: ICS-100, Introduction to ICS

These Positions Maintain Currency for IADP:  Add - Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP)

2021-10-01 		Dispatch
Initial Attack Dispatcher IADP

Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Dispatch
Helicopter Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Crewmember HECM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-07-01 		Air Operations
Medical Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Medical Unit Leader* MEDL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-07-01 		Logistics
Deck Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Deck Coordinator DECK

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-07-01 		Air Operations
Air Operations Branch Director*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Operations Branch Director* AOBD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01 		Air Operations
Documentation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Documentation Unit Leader* DOCL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01 		Planning
Fire Prevention Education Team Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Prevention Education Team Leader PETL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01 		Prevention and Investigation
Fire Prevention Education Team Member
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Prevention Education Team Member PETM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01 		Prevention and Investigation
Field Observer
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Field Observer FOBS

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01 		Planning
Assistant Area Commander, Planning
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Planning ACPC

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01 		Planning
Area Command Aviation Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Area Command Aviation Coordinator ACAC

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01 		Air Operations
Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader* SITL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01 		Planning
Area Commander
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Area Commander ACDR

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-05-01 		Command
Prescribed Fire Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager RXMG

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-05-01 		Prescribed Fire
Status/Check-In Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Status/Check-In Recorder SCKN

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-05-01 		Planning
Supply Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Supply Unit Leader* SPUL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Logistics Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 3* LSC3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Human Resource Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Human Resource Specialist HRSP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Planning
Radio Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Radio Operator RADO

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager RCDM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Ordering Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ordering Manager ORDM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Basic Faller
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Basic Faller FAL3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Operations
Incident Communications Center Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Communications Center Manager INCM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Security Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Security Manager SECM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Advanced Faller
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Advanced Faller FAL1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Operations
Communications Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Communications Unit Leader* COML

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Incident Communications Technician*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Communications Technician* COMT

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist UASD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Air Operations
Equipment Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Equipment Manager EQPM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Intermediate Faller
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Intermediate Faller FAL2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Operations
Base/Camp Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Base/Camp Manager BCMG

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Facilities Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Facilities Unit Leader* FACL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher EDSP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Dispatch
Food Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Food Unit Leader* FDUL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Expanded Dispatch Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Coordinator CORD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Dispatch
Ground Support Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ground Support Unit Leader* GSUL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Logistics
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager UASM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01 		Air Operations

Year: 2020

Planning Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 3* PSC3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-12-01 		Planning
Incident Training Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Training Specialist TNSP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-12-01 		Planning
Resources Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Resources Unit Leader* RESL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-12-01 		Planning
Operations Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 3* OPS3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01 		Operations
Operations Branch Director
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Branch Director OPBD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01 		Operations
Structure Protection Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Structure Protection Specialist STPS

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01 		Operations
Crew Representative
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Crew Representative CREP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01 		Operations
Staging Area Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Staging Area Manager STAM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01 		Operations
Liaison Officer*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Liaison Officer* LOFR

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01 		Command
Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3* ICT3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01 		Command
Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4* ICT4

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01 		Command
Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5 ICT5

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01 		Command
Prescribed Fire Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager RXMG

Position created. Replaces RXM1 and RXM2.

2020-10-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1 RXM1

Position archived.  Replaced by RXMG.

2020-10-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 RXB2

Updated: Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG) replaces Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1 (RXM1) and Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2 (RXM2) as "These positions maintain currency for RXB2." 

2020-10-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 RXB2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2 RXM2

Position archived.  Replaced by RXMG.

2020-10-01 		Prescribed Fire
Single Engine Airtanker Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Single Engine Airtanker Manager SEMG

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01 		Air Operations
Retardant Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Retardant Crewmember RTCM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01 		Air Operations
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 RXB1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01 		Prescribed Fire
Aircraft Timekeeper
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Timekeeper ATIM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01 		Air Operations
Airtanker Base Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Airtanker Base Manager ATBM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01 		Air Operations
Mixmaster
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Mixmaster MXMS

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01 		Air Operations
Ramp Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ramp Manager RAMP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01 		Air Operations
Fixed Wing Base Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fixed Wing Base Manager FWBM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01 		Air Operations
Fire Effects Monitor
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Effects Monitor FEMO

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-06-01 		Planning
Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource FIRB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-06-01 		Operations
Strategic Operational Planner
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strategic Operational Planner SOPL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-06-01 		Planning
Fixed Wing Parking Tender
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fixed Wing Parking Tender FWPT

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-04-01 		Air Operations
Geographic Information System Specialist*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Geographic Information System Specialist* GISS

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-04-01 		Planning
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader* COMP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01 		Finance/ Administration
Cost Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Cost Unit Leader* COST

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01 		Finance/ Administration
Procurement Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Procurement Unit Leader* PROC

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01 		Finance/ Administration
Incident Business Advisor
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Business Advisor INBA

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01 		Finance/ Administration
Personnel Time Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Personnel Time Recorder PTRC

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01 		Finance/ Administration
Incident Contract Project Inspector
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Contract Project Inspector ICPI

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01 		Finance/ Administration
Equipment Time Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Equipment Time Recorder EQTR

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01 		Finance/ Administration
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3* FSC3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01 		Finance/ Administration
Time Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Time Unit Leader* TIME

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01 		Finance/ Administration

Year: 2019

Helibase Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager HEBM

Position created.

Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) combined to Helibase Manager (HEBM).

2019-11-01 		Air Operations
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss FFT1

Added: S-131, Firefighter Type 1 (8 hrs.) to Required Training.

2019-10-01 		Operations
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss FFT1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01 		Operations
Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader* SITL

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a SITL, the PSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the PSC3 Position Task Book (311-55).

2019-10-01 		Planning
Task Force Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Task Force Leader TFLD

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  If a TFLD meets the prerequisite experience and qualifications of a STL, the appropriate STL qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a ‘verification/certification’ page of the TFLD Position Task Book (311-10).

2019-10-01 		Operations
Task Force Leader TFLD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01 		Operations
Airtanker Base Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Airtanker Base Manager ATBM

Added: To Required Experience Section:  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.

2019-10-01 		Air Operations
Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5 ICT5

Added: Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ICT5".

2019-10-01 		Command
Aircraft Timekeeper
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Timekeeper ATIM

Added: Additional Required Experience option satisfactory performance as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM).

2019-10-01 		Air Operations
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource HMGB

Removed: Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG) from "HMGB Maintains Currency for These Positions."

2019-10-01 		Air Operations
Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3* ICT3

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a ICT3, the OPS3, PSC3, LSC3 and FSC3 qualifications may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the applicable Position Task Book.

2019-10-01 		Command
Planning Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 3* PSC3

Added: Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as SITL, RESL, or ICT3, the PSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the PSC3 Position Task Book (PMS 311-55).

2019-10-01 		Planning
Time Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Time Unit Leader* TIME

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a TIME, the FSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the FSC3 Position Task Book (311-50).

2019-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Resources Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Resources Unit Leader* RESL

Added: to Qualification Requirements :  Note: Once qualified as a RESL, the PSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the PSC3 Position Task Book (PMS 311-55).

2019-10-01 		Planning
Crew Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Crew Boss, Single Resource CRWB

Added: Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) to "CRWB Maintains Currency for These Positions".

2019-10-01 		Operations
Crew Boss, Single Resource CRWB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01 		Operations
Mixmaster
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Mixmaster MXMS

Updated: Required Experience item completion and certification of Position Task Book (311-94)  as a Mixmaster​ (MXMS).

2019-10-01 		Air Operations
Operations Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 3* OPS3

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as DIVS or ICT3, the OPS3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented.

2019-10-01 		Operations
Retardant Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Retardant Crewmember RTCM

Updated: Required Experience to completion and certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-94) as a Retardant Crewmember (RTCM).

2019-10-01 		Air Operations
Ground Support Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ground Support Unit Leader* GSUL

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a GSUL, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 Position Task Book (311-35).

2019-10-01 		Logistics
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader* COMP

Added: To Required Experience: Note: Once qualified as a COMP, the CLMS and INJR qualifications may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented. 

2019-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Cost Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Cost Unit Leader* COST

Added: to Required Experience:  Note: Once qualified as a COST, the FSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the FSC3 Position Task Book (311-50).

2019-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Radio Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Radio Operator RADO

Added:  Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) to Required Training.

2019-10-01 		Logistics
Facilities Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Facilities Unit Leader* FACL

Added: To Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a FACL, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 Position Task Book (311-35).

2019-10-01 		Logistics
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3* FSC3

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as TIME, COST, or ICT3, the FSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the FSC3 Position Task Book (311-50).

2019-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Logistics Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 3* LSC3

Added: to Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as SPUL, FACL, GSUL, or ICT3, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 Position Task Book (311-35).

2019-10-01 		Logistics
Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Behavior Analyst FBAN

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: If an LTAN meets the prerequisite experience and qualifications of an FBAN, the certifying official may grant the FBAN qualification. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page.

2019-10-01 		Planning
Supply Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Supply Unit Leader* SPUL

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a SPUL, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 Position Task Book (311-35).

2019-10-01 		Logistics
Division/Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Division/Group Supervisor* DIVS

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note:  Once qualified as a DIVS, the OPS3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented.

2019-10-01 		Operations
Division/Group Supervisor* DIVS

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01 		Operations
Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource HEQB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01 		Operations
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment STEQ

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01 		Operations
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember FFT2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01 		Operations
Strike Team Leader Engine
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine STEN

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01 		Operations
Felling Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Felling Boss, Single Resource FELB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01 		Operations
Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew STCR

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01 		Operations
Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource ENGB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01 		Operations

Year: 2018

Helibase Manager Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager Type 1 HEB1

Position archived.

Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) combined to Helibase Manager (HEBM).

2018-11-01 		Air Operations
Airtanker Base Manager
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Airtanker Base Manager ATBM

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager UASM

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader UASL

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Retardant Crewmember
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Retardant Crewmember RTCM

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot UASP

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NWCG Latest Announcements

NWCG Celebrates 50 Years!

Date:  March 6, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: NWCG Executive Secretary

NWCG is proud to celebrate 50 years of service to the wildland fire community. Beginning in 1976 with an interagency agreement between the Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture, NWCG has grown to include additional member agencies and is recognized as the standard-setting leader in wildland fire operations.

To honor where we’ve been and highlight where we are going, the NWCG team has created a video showcasing our history and accomplishments. The video is now available on the NWCG website.

References:

NWCG 50 Year Anniversary Video

NEW! S-131, Firefighter Type 1 Course Available Now

Date:  March 6, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce the new S-131, Firefighter Type 1 course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this course is a performance-based instructor-led training (ILT) that focuses on the application of situational awareness and decision making, building on the knowledge and concepts introduced in previous required courses. Using a threaded fictitious fire, each unit focuses on a performance-based activity in which students practice applying their decision-making and problem-solving skills.

The S-131, Firefighter Type 1 course is required for individuals seeking qualifications to be a Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) (FFT1) or an Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5).

References:

S-131, Firefighter Type 1 (Instructor-led)

NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) Position Page

NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

2026 Professional Reading List

Date: March 4, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: WFLDP Curriculum Management

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP) is announcing the 2026 Professional Reading List.  The goal of the annual reading list is to promote the reading and discussion of the selected books throughout the year. 

The six books chosen for this year are: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie; Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink; Meditations by Marcus Aurelious; Quiet by Susan Cain; The Little Book of Stoic Quotes by Phil Van Treuren; and The Confident Mind by Nate Zinsser.

References:

Professional Reading Program

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

2025/2026 Leadership Campaign Quarter 2 Now Available!

Date: February 13, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the Quarter Two materials for the 2025/2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign are now available! This annual initiative invites all leadership and wildland fire management students to engage with essential skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

This quarter focuses on Leadership Level 2: New Leader (Conveying Intent). Conveying intent is a crucial leadership competency in the high-risk, dynamic environment of wildland firefighting. Months 4 - 6 will concentrate on how successfully conveying intent enhances situational awareness, promotes shared understanding, and empowers firefighters to exercise initiative and adapt to changing conditions.

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee