Position History By Year

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

Year: 1993

Infrared Interpreter
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Infrared Interpreter	IRIN	Position created. 1993-10-01	Planning

Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember	FFT2	Position created. Firefighter in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	Operations

Communications Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Communications Unit Leader*	COML	Position created. 1993-10-01	Logistics

Documentation Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Documentation Unit Leader*	DOCL	Position created. 1993-10-01	Planning

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

Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss	FFT1	Position created. Squad Boss in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	Operations

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

Display Processor
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Display Processor	DPRO	Position created. 1993-10-01	Planning

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

Incident Communications Center Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Communications Center Manager	INCM	Position created. 1993-10-01	Logistics

Equipment Time Recorder
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Equipment Time Recorder	EQTR	Position created. 1993-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4*	ICT4	Position created. 1993-10-01	Command

Mixmaster
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Mixmaster	MXMS	Removed: Position removed from PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	Air Operations

Information Officer Type 3
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Information Officer Type 3	IOF3	Position created. 1993-10-01	CGS Command

Information Officer Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Information Officer Type 1	IOF1	Position created. Information Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	CGS Command

Strike Team Leader Dozer
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Dozer	STDZ	Position created. 1993-10-01	Operations

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

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

Helispot Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helispot Manager	HESM	Position archived. In 1984 PMS 310-1, not in 1993 PMS 310-1 Inactivated as agency specific: FS 11/2007, other fed agencies 01/2019. 1993-10-01	Air Operations

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

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

Year: 1984

Food Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Food Unit Leader*	FDUL	Position created. 1984-10-01	Logistics

Tractor Plow Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Tractor Plow Boss	TRPB	Position created. 1984-10-01	Operations

Field Observer
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Field Observer	FOBS	Position created. 1984-10-01	Planning

Time Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Time Unit Leader*	TIME	Position created. 1984-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Air Tactical Group Supervisor*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Air Tactical Group Supervisor*	ATGS	Position created. 1984-10-01	Air Operations

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

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

Incident Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Dispatcher	INDI	Position created. 1984-10-01	Logistics

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

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

Facilities Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Facilities Unit Leader*	FACL	Position created. 1984-10-01	Logistics

Dozer Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Dozer Boss	DOZB	Position created. 1984-10-01	Operations

Medical Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Medical Unit Leader*	MEDL	Position created. 1984-10-01	Logistics

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

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

Dozer Operator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Dozer Operator	DZOP	Position created. Active as an agency specific position. 1984-10-01	Operations

Ordering Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ordering Manager	ORDM	Position created. 1984-10-01	Logistics

Staging Area Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Staging Area Manager	STAM	Position created. 1984-10-01	Operations

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

Area Commander
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Area Commander	ACDR	Position created. 1984-10-01	Command

Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource	FIRB	Position created. Single Resource Boss in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1984-10-01	Operations

Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3*	ICT3	Position created. Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1984-10-01	Command

Cost Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Cost Unit Leader*	COST	Position created. 1984-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Security Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Security Manager	SECM	Position created. 1984-10-01	Logistics

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

Liaison Officer*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Liaison Officer*	LOFR	Position created. 1984-10-01	Command

Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager	RCDM	Position created. 1984-10-01	Logistics

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

Procurement Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Procurement Unit Leader*	PROC	Position created. 1984-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource	ENGB	Position created. 1984-10-01	Operations

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

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

Personnel Time Recorder
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Personnel Time Recorder	PTRC	Position created. 1984-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Helibase Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helibase Manager	HEBM	Position created. 1984-10-01	Air Operations

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

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

Base/Camp Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Base/Camp Manager	BCMG	Position created. 1984-10-01	Logistics

Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Behavior Analyst	FBAN	Position created. 1984-10-01	Planning

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

Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*	COMP	Position created. 1984-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader*	SITL	Position created. 1984-10-01	Planning

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

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

Year: 2026

Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager	RCDM	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For RCDM": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD)	Logistics

Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment	STEQ	Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEQ": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Removed: from "STEQ Maintain Currency For These Positions "": Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEQ": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3) Added: to "STEQ Maintain Currency For These Positions ": Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)	Operations

Documentation Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Documentation Unit Leader*	DOCL	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Documentation Unit Leader, PMS 350-25 NWCG Position Task Book for Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL), PMS 311-25	Planning

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader	UASL	Added: NWCG Position Task Book for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader (UASL), PMS 311-128 Replaces NWCG Unmanned Aircraft System, Module Leader Position Task Book, PMS 311-79 NWCG Incident Position Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader, PMS 350-128	Air Operations

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1	RXB1	Updated: Standards and References: Position Task Book RXB1 Qualification Requirements: Required Experience	Prescribed Fire

Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*	COMP	Updated: NWCG Compensation/Claims Unit Leader Position Task Book, PMS 311-47. Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) and Time Unit Leader (TIME) have been removed.	Finance/ Administration

Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher	EDSP	Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher, PMS 350-57	Dispatch

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2	RXB2	Updated: Incident Position Description Standards and References Position Qualification Requirements, PMS 310-1	Prescribed Fire

Air Operations
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Air Operations

Command
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Command

Position Catalog
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Position Catalog

Incident Position Management
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Position Management

Prevention and Investigation
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prevention and Investigation

Prescribed Fire
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire

Planning
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning

Operations
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations

Logistics
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics

Finance Administration
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance Administration

Dispatch
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Dispatch

NWCG Latest Announcements

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

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

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

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

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

References:

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

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NEW! S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams (Blended) Available Now

Date: December 18, 2025
Questions about RT-130?
Please contact: Incident and Position Standards Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams (Blended) is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal!

This blended course combines online learning with instructor-led training, designed for individuals seeking to build leadership skills and gain experience in incident management.

Students are required to complete the prerequisite trainings ICS-100, Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-200, Basic ICS for Initial Response, and ICS-700, An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) prior to attending S-320.

References:

S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams (Blended)

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

New! Ransom Road WFSTAR Module

Date: December 16, 2025
Questions about RT-130?
Please contact: NWCG Audiovisual Specialist

NWCG is excited to announce the release of the new Ransom Road Fire Module to RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR).

This module features a firsthand account from Rob Lee, official reports, and animated maps of the Ransom Road Fire which occurred on June 8, 1981, in Florida's Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

The module is available now in NWCG's RT-130, WFSTAR Catalog.

References:

WFSTAR Catalog

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

Call for Nominations: Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award

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

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

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

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

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

References:

Paul Gleason Lead By Example Award

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award Nomination Form 2025

Leadership Committee

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