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. An 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.
| Position | Position Code | Change | Functional Area | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firing Boss, Single Resource | FIRB | The Ignition Specialist positions (RXI1& RXI2) have been replaced with the Firing Boss (FIRB) position. | Operations | 2006 |
| Incident Commander Type 5 | ICT5 | The Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) Position Task Books have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. The FFT1 tasks are completed only once; additional tasks must be completed to meet the ICT5 level. The FFT1 and ICT5 tasks can be completed simultaneously. The Required Experience is satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2). | Command | 2006 |
| Ignition Specialist Type 1 | RXI1 | Position archived. Replaced with FIRB. | Prescribed Fire | 2006 |
| Ignition Specialist Type 2 | RXI2 | Position archived. Replaced with FIRB. | Prescribed Fire | 2006 |
| Public Information Officer | PIOF | Position created. The title of Information Officer Type 3 (IOF3) has been changed to Public Information Officer (PIOF). This position is entry level, is not a prerequisite for higher qualifications, and is not tied to the complexity of an incident. | Command | 2006 |
| Task Force Leader | TFLD | The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. | Operations | 2006 |
| Safety Officer, Type 3 | SOF3 | Position archived. Replaced with SOFR in PMS 310-1. Active as a DOI IPQG position. | Command | 2006 |
| Information Officer Type 2 | IOF2 | Position archived. Replaced with PIO2. | Command | 2006 |
| Initial Attack Dispatcher | IADP | Position created. | Dispatch | 2006 |
| Helicopter Manager | HELM | Position created. | Air Operations | 2006 |
| Information Officer Type 3 | IOF3 | Position archived. Replaced with PIOF. | Command | 2006 |
| Fire Prevention Education Team Member | PETM | Position created. | Prevention and Investigation | 2006 |
| Single Engine Airtanker Manager | SEMG | Position created. | Air Operations | 2006 |
| Wildland Fire Investigator | INVF | Position created. | Prevention and Investigation | 2006 |
| Public Information Officer Type 1* | PIO1 | Position created. Replaced IOF1. | Command | 2006 |
| Fire Prevention Education Team Leader | PETL | Position created. | Prevention and Investigation | 2006 |
| Structure Protection Specialist | STPS | Position created. | Operations | 2006 |
| Fire Use Manager Type 1 | FUM1 | Position created. | Fire-Environment | 2006 |
| Incident Business Advisor Type 1 | IBA1 | Position created. | Finance/ Administration | 2006 |
| Fire Use Manager Type 2 | FUM2 | Position created. | Fire-Environment | 2006 |
| Public Information Officer Type 2* | PIO2 | Position created. Replaced IOF2. | Command | 2006 |
| Fire Use Manager | FUMA | Position archived. Replaced with FUM1 and FUM2. | Fire-Environment | 2006 |
| Incident Business Advisor Type 2 | IBA2 | Position created. | Finance/ Administration | 2006 |
| Human Resource Specialist | HRSP | Position created. | Planning | 2006 |
| Geographic Information System Specialist* | GISS | Position Created. | Planning | 2006 |
| Helicopter Manager, Call-When-Needed | HCWN | Position archived. Replaced with HELM. | Air Operations | 2006 |
| Information Officer Type 1 | IOF1 | Position archived. Replaced with PIO1. | Command | 2006 |
| Position | Position Code | Change | Functional Area | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Representative | CREP | Number changed from S-205 to S-215. | Operations | 2003 |
| Position | Position Code | Change | Functional Area | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helicopter Manager (Old) | HEMG | Position archived. | Air Operations | 2002 |
| Position | Position Code | Change | Functional Area | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst | RXFA | Position archived. | Prescribed Fire | 2000 |
| Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist | RXFS | Position archived. | Prescribed Fire | 2000 |
| Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor | RXFM | Position archived. | Prescribed Fire | 2000 |
| Long Term Fire Analyst | LTAN | Position created. | Planning | 2000 |
| Position | Position Code | Change | Functional Area | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Task Force Leader | TFLD | Deleted S-330 (24 hrs.) and S-390 (16 hrs.) from required training. | Operations | 1999 |
| Area Command Aviation Coordinator | ACAC | Required training added: S-620 (32 hrs). | Air Operations | 1999 |
| Engine Boss, Single Resource | ENGB | Required training added: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource)(24 hrs), S-231, Engine Boss (Single Resource)(8 hrs), S-205, Fire Operations in the Urban Interface (28 hrs) | Operations | 1999 |
| Planning Section Chief Type 2* | PSC2 | Added S-420 Command & General Staff (32 hrs.) | Planning | 1999 |
| Area Commander | ACDR | Required training added: S-620 – Area Command (32 hrs). | Command | 1999 |
| Strike Team Leader Crew | STCR | Added S-205 (28 hrs) to required training. | Operations | 1999 |
| Division/Group Supervisor* | DIVS | Required training added: S-339, Division/Group Supervisor (20 hrs) | Operations | 1999 |
| Helicopter Manager | HELM | Removed course S-290 Intermediate Wildland fire Behavior (32 hrs.) | Air Operations | 1999 |
| Felling Boss, Single Resource | FELB | Added S-230 (24 hrs.) and S-212 (28 hrs.) to Single Resource Boss Felling (FELB) required training. | Operations | 1999 |
| Operations Section Chief Type 1* | OSC1 | Added S-430 (16 hrs.) and S-420 (32 hrs.) | Operations | 1999 |
| Assistant Area Commander, Logistics | ACLC | Added S-620 Area Command (32 hrs.) | Logistics | 1999 |
| Crew Representative | CREP | Required training added: S-205 (28 hrs). | Operations | 1999 |
| Firing Boss, Single Resource | FIRB | Added S-230 (24 hrs.) and S-234 (24 hrs.) to Single Resource Boss Firing required training. | Operations | 1999 |
| Food Unit Leader* | FDUL | Added S-357 Food Unit Leader (32 hrs.) | Logistics | 1999 |
| Logistics Section Chief Type 2* | LSC2 | Added S-420 Command & General Staff (32 hrs.) | Logistics | 1999 |
| Crew Boss, Single Resource | CRWB | Required Training added: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource) (24 hrs) | Operations | 1999 |
| Incident Commander Type 5 | ICT5 | Added PMS 427 (4 hrs.) | Command | 1999 |
| Assistant Area Commander, Planning | ACPC | Required training added: S-620, Area Command (32 hrs) | Planning | 1999 |
| Incident Commander Type 2* | ICT2 | Added S-420 (32 hrs). | Command | 1999 |
| Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher | EDSP | Deleted S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (6 hrs.) | Dispatch | 1999 |
| Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2* | FSC2 | Added S-420 Command & General Staff (32 hrs.) | Finance/ Administration | 1999 |
| Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher | EDSP | Position created. | Dispatch | 1999 |
| Safety Officer, Type 3 | SOF3 | Position created. | Command | 1999 |
| Area Command Aviation Coordinator | ACAC | Position created. | Air Operations | 1999 |
| Incident Communications Technician* | COMT | Position created. | Logistics | 1999 |
| Air Operations Branch Director* | AOBD | Position Created. | Air Operations | 1999 |
| Takeoff and Landing Coordinator | TOLC | Position created. | Air Operations | 1999 |
| Assistant Area Commander, Logistics | ACLC | Position created. | Logistics | 1999 |
| Aircraft Dispatcher | ACDP | Position created. | Dispatch | 1999 |
| Tractor/Plow Operator | TPOP | Position archived. Active as an agency specific position. | Operations | 1999 |
| Fire Behavior Analyst | FBAN | Position created. | Planning | 1999 |
| Expanded Dispatch Coordinator | CORD | Position created. | Dispatch | 1999 |
| Deck Coordinator | DECK | Position created. | Air Operations | 1999 |
| Expanded Dispatch Recorder | EDRC | Position created. | Dispatch | 1999 |
| Incident Commander Type 5 | ICT5 | Position created. | Command | 1999 |
| Assistant Area Commander, Planning | ACPC | Position created. | Planning | 1999 |
| Fire Effects Monitor | FEMO | Position created. | Planning | 1999 |
| Radio Operator | RADO | Position created. | Logistics | 1999 |
| Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher | EDSD | Position created. | Dispatch | 1999 |
| Fire Use Manager | FUMA | Position created. | Fire-Environment | 1999 |
| Incident Dispatcher | INDI | Position archived. Replaced with RADO. | Logistics | 1999 |
| Aircraft Base Radio Operator | ABRO | Position created. | Air Operations | 1999 |
| Position | Position Code | Change | Functional Area | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holding Specialist | HLDS | Position archived. | Air Operations | 1995 |
| Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 | RXB1 | Position created. Part 2. | Prescribed Fire | 1995 |
| Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1 | RXM1 | Position created. Pt 2. | Prescribed Fire | 1995 |
| Prescribed Fire Crew Member | RXCM | Position archived. Active as an agency specific position. | Prescribed Fire | 1995 |
| Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2 | RXM2 | Position created. Pt 2. | Prescribed Fire | 1995 |
| Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst | RXFA | Position created. Pt 2. | Prescribed Fire | 1995 |
| Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist | RXFS | Position created. Pt 2. | Prescribed Fire | 1995 |
| Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor | RXFM | Position created. Pt 2. | Prescribed Fire | 1995 |
| Ignition Specialist Type 1 | RXI1 | Position created. Pt 2. | Prescribed Fire | 1995 |
| Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 | RXB2 | Position created. Part 2. | Prescribed Fire | 1995 |
| Ignition Specialist Type 2 | RXI2 | Position created. Pt 2. | Prescribed Fire | 1995 |
| Position | Position Code | Change | Functional Area | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning Section Chief Type 1* | PSC1 | Position created. Planning Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Planning Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Planning Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. | Planning | 1993 |
| Communications Unit Leader* | COML | Position created. | Logistics | 1993 |
| Safety Officer Type 2* | SOF2 | Position created. Safety Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1. | Command | 1993 |
| Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2* | FSC2 | Position created. Finance Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Finance Section Chief (Multi-Division) and IFinance Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. | Finance/ Administration | 1993 |
| Information Officer Type 1 | IOF1 | Position created. Information Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1. | Command | 1993 |
| Information Officer Type 2 | IOF2 | Position created. Information Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1. | Command | 1993 |
| Planning Section Chief Type 2* | PSC2 | Position created. Planning Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Planning Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Planning Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. | Planning | 1993 |
| Strike Team Leader Dozer | STDZ | Position created. | Operations | 1993 |
| Strike Team Leader Crew | STCR | Position created. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1. | Operations | 1993 |
| Equipment Time Recorder | EQTR | Position created. | Finance/ Administration | 1993 |
| Information Officer Type 3 | IOF3 | Position created. | Command | 1993 |
| Mixmaster | MXMS | Position removed from PMS 310-1. | Air Operations | 1993 |
| Documentation Unit Leader* | DOCL | Position created. | Planning | 1993 |
| Felling Boss, Single Resource | FELB | Position created. | Operations | 1993 |