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: 2020

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

Retardant Crewmember
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Retardant Crewmember	RTCM	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

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

Fire Effects Monitor
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Effects Monitor	FEMO	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. 2020-06-01	Planning

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

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

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

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*	FSC1	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

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*	FSC2	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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Safety Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 2*	SOF2	Added: to Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as a SOF2, the SOFR qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the SOFR Position Task Book (311-82). 2019-10-01	Command

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

Compensation for Injury Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Compensation for Injury Specialist	INJR	Added: to Required Experience Section: Note: Once qualified as a COMP, the INJR qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented. 2019-10-01	Finance/ Administration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claims Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Claims Specialist	CLMS	Added: to Required Experience Section: Note: Once qualified as a COMP, the CLMS qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented. 2019-10-01	Finance/ Administration

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

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

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

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 Engine
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine	STEN	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

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

Year: 2018

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot	UASP	Position created. 2018-11-01	Air Operations

Mixmaster
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Mixmaster	MXMS	Added: Position added back to PMS 310-1. 2018-11-01	Air Operations

Fixed Wing Base Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fixed Wing Base Manager	FWBM	Position created. 2018-11-01	Air Operations

Ramp Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ramp Manager	RAMP	Position created. 2018-11-01	Air Operations

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

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

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist	UASD	Position created. 2018-11-01	Air Operations

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

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

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

Retardant Crewmember
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Retardant Crewmember	RTCM	Position created. 2018-11-01	Air Operations

Logistics Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	LSC1	Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification.” 2018-10-01	Logistics

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

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

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

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

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

Public Information Officer Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 1*	PIO1	Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification.” 2018-10-01	Command

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

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

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

Incident Commander Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 1*	ICT1	Added: Liaison Officer (LOFR) to "ICT1 Maintains Currency For These Positions". 2018-10-01	Command

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

Planning Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 2*	PSC2	Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Planning Section Chief Course (S- 440) prior to position qualification.” 2018-10-01	Planning

Incident Commander Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 2*	ICT2	Added: Liaison Officer (LOFR) to "ICT2 Maintains Currency For These Positions". 2018-10-01	Command

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public Information Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 2*	PIO2	Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification.” 2018-10-01	Command

Logistics Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*	LSC2	Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification.” 2018-10-01	Logistics

Planning Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 1*	PSC1	Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Planning Section Chief Course (S-440) prior to position qualification.” 2018-10-01	Planning

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

Year: 2017

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

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

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

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

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

Logistics Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*	LSC2	Updated: asterisk note to read: Individuals must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification. 2017-10-01	Logistics

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

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

Incident Commander Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 2*	ICT2	Added: the following Required Experience: Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3). Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2). Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-01) as an Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) on a wildfire incident. Added: Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) and Type 2 (SOF2) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ICT2" and "ICT2 Maintains Currency For These Positions". 2017-10-01	Command

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

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

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

Safety Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 2*	SOF2	Added: Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for SOF2" and "SOF2 Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2017-10-01	Command

Safety Officer Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 1*	SOF1	Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for SOF1" and from "SOF1 Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2017-10-01	Command

Logistics Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	LSC1	Updated: Corrected asterisk note to read: Individuals must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification. 2017-10-01	Logistics

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

Year: 2016

Claims Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Claims Specialist	CLMS	Updated: Claims Specialist (CLMS) Required experience modified as follows: Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-47) as a Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)* Added: the following language: *Certification as COMP will allow certification as INJR. 2016-11-01	Finance/ Administration

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

Logistics Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	LSC1	Added: of Support Branch Director (SUBD) to LSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions. 2016-10-01	Logistics

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

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

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

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

Operations Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 1*	OSC1	Added: Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) to "OSC1 Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2016-10-01	Operations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Compensation for Injury Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Compensation for Injury Specialist	INJR	Updated: Required experience modified as follows: Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-47) as a Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)* Added: the following language: *Certification as COMP will allow certification as INJR. 2016-10-01	Finance/ Administration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Year: 2015

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

Public Information Officer
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer	PIOF	Added: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) and Advanced ICS (ICS-400) as required training to align position with FEMA Type 3 standards. Added: Transition Plan All qualified individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-300 and ICS-400 in responder’s records at the time of implementation. All PIOF trainees will be required to complete ICS-300 and ICS-400 prior to position qualification. 2015-10-01	Command

Public Information Officer Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 1*	PIO1	Added: Bridging experience pathways for qualified OSC1, LSC1, and PSC1 to move into the PIO1 position. 2015-10-01	Command

Safety Officer Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 1*	SOF1	Position created. Safety Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1. 2015-10-01	Command

Planning Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 2*	PSC2	Updated: Prerequisite experience modified as follows: Satisfactory performance as a Situation Unit Leader (SITL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Resources Unit Leader (RESL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident*. 2015-10-01	Planning

Planning Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 1*	PSC1	Updated: Prerequisite Experience modified as follows: Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) on a wildfire incident. Removed: Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3) from These Positions Maintain Currency for PSC1 positions and PSC1 Maintains Currency for These Positions. 2015-10-01	Planning

Incident Commander Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 2*	ICT2	Added: Agency Representative (AREP) to "ICT2 Maintains Currency for These Positions". 2015-10-01	Command

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

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

Incident Commander Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 1*	ICT1	Removed: Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) from "ICT1 Maintains Currency for These Positions". Added: Agency Representative (AREP) for "ICT1 Maintains Currency for These Positions". 2015-10-01	Command

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*	FSC1	Removed: Finance Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for FSC1" and from "FSC1 Maintains Currency for These Positions". 2015-10-01	Finance/ Administration

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

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

Public Information Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 2*	PIO2	Removed: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) and Advanced ICS (ICS-400) from Required Training. Added: Bridging experience pathways for qualified OSC2, LSC2, and PSC2 to move into the PIO2 position. 2015-10-01	Command

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

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

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

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*	FSC2	Updated: Required Experience: Satisfactory performance as a Time Unit Leader (TIME). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-46) as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Cost Unit Leader (COST). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-46) as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Procurement Unit Leader (PROC). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-46) as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-46) as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2). 2015-10-01	Finance/ Administration

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

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

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

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

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

Logistics Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*	LSC2	Updated: Prerequisite experience modified as follows: Satisfactory performance as a Facilities Unit Leader (FACL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Supply Unit Leader (SPUL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) on a wildfire incident*. 2015-10-01	Logistics

Logistics Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	LSC1	Updated: Prerequisite experience modified as follows: Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1). OR Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) on a wildfire incident*. Removed: of Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC3) from the "These Positions Maintain Currency for LSC1" positions. Added: of Area Commander (ACDR) for "These Positions Maintain Currency for LSC1." Added: of Service Branch Director (SVBD) to "LSC1 Maintains Currency for These Positions." 2015-10-01	Logistics

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

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

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

Year: 2014

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

Advanced Faller
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Advanced Faller	FAL1	Position created. Established the Basic Faller (FAL3), Intermediate Faller (FAL2), and Advanced Faller (FAL1) positions. Transition plan and position task books are available at the NWCG web site. 2014-10-01	Operations

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

Safety Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 2*	SOF2	Updated: Position Task Book language updated to reflect the following: Once qualified as a SOF2, the SOFR qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the SOFR Position Task Book (311-82). 2014-10-01	Command

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

Intermediate Faller
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Intermediate Faller	FAL2	Position created. Established the Basic Faller (FAL3), Intermediate Faller (FAL2), and Advanced Faller (FAL1) positions. Transition plan and position task books are available at the NWCG web site. 2014-10-01	Operations

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

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

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

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

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

Basic Faller
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Basic Faller	FAL3	Position created. Established the Basic Faller (FAL3), Intermediate Faller (FAL2), and Advanced Faller (FAL1) positions. Transition plan and position task books are available at the NWCG web site. 2014-10-01	Operations

Year: 2013

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

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

Safety Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 2*	SOF2	Added: Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) to the "These Positions Maintain Currency For SOF2." 2013-10-01	Command

Year: 2012

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

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

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

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

Year: 2011

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

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

Public Information Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 2*	PIO2	Updated: Required Experience for PIO2 from Successful to Satisfactory performance as a PIOF. Updated: PIO2 information on the position flow chart. 2011-10-01	Command
Public Information Officer Type 2*	PIO2	Added: Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) to Required Training. Added: PIOF to Required Experience. 2011-06-01	Command

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

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

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

Public Information Officer
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer	PIOF	Added: Introduction to Incident Information (S-203), Introduction to ICS (ICS-100), Wildland Fire Service (L-180), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighter Training (S-130), Human Factors in the and Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) as Required Training. 2011-06-01	Command

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

Public Information Officer Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 1*	PIO1	Added: Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) as Required Training. 2011-06-01	Command

Wildland Fire Investigation Team Member
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Member	INTM	Added Wildland Fire Investigation: Civil Case Management (FI-311) to Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills. 2011-06-01	Prevention and Investigation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Date: October 3, 2024
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Leadership Committee

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

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

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

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

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

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

Date: Sept 26, 2025
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Equipment Technology Committee

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

This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to:

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

For further details, please refer to the complete advisory.

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

NWCG Fire Inspection Flowchart, PMS 411-1

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

Date: Sept 11, 2025
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Fuels Management Committee

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

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

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

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S-219, Firing Operations (Blended)

NWCG Firing Boss, Single Resource Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

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

Date: Sep 5, 2025
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Mental Health Subcommittee

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

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

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2025 Suicide Prevention Awareness Week Materials and Resources

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