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: 2011

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

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

Year: 2010

Liaison Officer*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Liaison Officer*	LOFR	Added: Position Task Book requirement per NWCG Memorandum 10-022. 2010-06-01	Command

Long Term Fire Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Long Term Fire Analyst	LTAN	Added: S-491, Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System to Required Training. 2010-06-01	Planning

Year: 2009

Long Term Fire Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Long Term Fire Analyst	LTAN	Updated: LTAN training requirements were modified to include S-495, replacing S-492 and S-493. 2009-06-01	Planning

Helicopter Crewmember
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Crewmember	HECM	Updated: HECM Position Task Book (311-22) was modified to include additional behaviors, tasks, and task codes for helispot operations. 2009-06-01	Air Operations

Fire Effects Monitor
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Effects Monitor	FEMO	Updated: FEMO and FOBS Position Task Books were combined into one Position Task Book (311-30) but the positions have not been combined. Specific direction is in the transition plan which can be found on the NWCG Publication Management System (Qualifications) web site: PMS 310-1 Historical Documents. 2009-06-01	Planning

Fire Use Manager Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Use Manager Type 1	FUM1	Position archived. Replaced with SOPL. 2009-06-01	Fire-Environment

Field Observer
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Field Observer	FOBS	Updated: FEMO and FOBS Position Task Books were combined into one Position Task Book (311-30) but the positions have not been combined. Specific direction is in the transition plan which can be found on the NWCG Publication Management System (Qualifications) web site: PMS 310-1 Historical Documents. 2009-06-01	Planning

Fire Use Manager Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Use Manager Type 2	FUM2	Position archived. Replaced with SOPL. 2009-06-01	Fire-Environment

Strategic Operational Planner
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strategic Operational Planner	SOPL	Position created. FUM1/2 position codes have been converted to one position titled Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL). This position has been moved to the Planning Section. Currently qualified FUM1/2 will be converted to SOPL. FUM1 trainee will be converted to SOPL. FUM2 trainee will be converted to SOPL trainee. Specific direction is in the transition plan which can be found on the NWCG Publication Management System (Qualifications) web site: PMS 310-1 Historical Documents. 2009-06-01	Planning

Year: 2008

Deck Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Deck Coordinator	DECK	Updated: The prerequisite Required Experience is Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) and Takeoff and Landing Coordinator (TOLC). 2008-10-01	Air Operations

Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource	ENGB	Added: A Skills Crosswalk comparing National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for structural firefighters with National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) wildland firefighter skills has been developed for the FFT2, FFT1, ENGB, and STEN positions. 2008-10-01	Operations

Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember	FFT2	Removed: The Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) PTB has been eliminated and will be replaced with a Job Aid. 2008-05-01	Operations

Helicopter Manager, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource	HMGB	Position created. The Helicopter Boss, Single Resource (HELB) and Helicopter Manager (HELM) positions have been combined and replaced by the position of Helicopter Manager, Single resource (HMGB). This position is included in the Single Resource Boss Position Task Book (311-13). 2008-05-01	Air Operations

Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader*	SITL	Updated: The prerequisite Required Experience for Situation Unit Leader (SITL) is Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4). 2008-05-01	Planning

Wildland Fire Investigation Team Member
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Member	INTM	Position created. 2008-05-01	Prevention and Investigation

Helicopter Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager	HELM	Position archived. Replaced with HMGB. 2008-05-01	Air Operations

Helicopter Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Boss	HELB	Position archived. Replaced with HMGB. 2008-05-01	Air Operations

Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4*	ICT4	Added: Any Single Resource Position (CRWB, DOZB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, TRPB, HMGB) meets the prerequisite experience for Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4). 2008-05-01	Command

Year: 2006

Division/Group Supervisor*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Division/Group Supervisor*	DIVS	Added: Required Experience option which includes satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) + Satisfactory performance in any two Strike Team Leader positions (one must be either Strike Team Leader Engine [STEN] or Strike Team Leader Crew [STCR]). 2006-10-01	Operations

Ignition Specialist Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ignition Specialist Type 2	RXI2	Position archived. Replaced with FIRB. 2006-04-01	Prescribed Fire

Public Information Officer
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
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. 2006-04-01	Command

Task Force Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Task Force Leader	TFLD	Updated: 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. 2006-04-01	Operations

Strike Team Leader Engine
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine	STEN	Updated: 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. 2006-04-01	Operations

Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew	STCR	Updated: 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. 2006-04-01	Operations

Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5	ICT5	Updated: 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). 2006-04-01	Command

Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss	FFT1	Updated: 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). 2006-04-01	Operations

Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource	FIRB	Updated: The Ignition Specialist positions (RXI1& RXI2) have been replaced with the Firing Boss (FIRB) position. 2006-04-01	Operations

Safety Officer Type 3
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 3	SOF3	Position created. The title of the Safety Officer Type 3 position has been changed to Safety Officer, Line (SOFR). This position is entry level, is not a prerequisite for higher qualifications, and is not tied to the complexity of an incident. 2006-04-01	Command

Ignition Specialist Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ignition Specialist Type 1	RXI1	Position archived. Replaced with FIRB. 2006-04-01	Prescribed Fire

Geographic Information System Specialist*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Geographic Information System Specialist*	GISS	Position Created. 2006-01-01	Planning

Helicopter Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager	HELM	Position created. 2006-01-01	Air Operations

Information Officer Type 3
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Information Officer Type 3	IOF3	Position archived. Replaced with PIOF. 2006-01-01	CGS Command

Information Officer Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Information Officer Type 2	IOF2	Position archived. Replaced with PIO2. 2006-01-01	CGS Command

Human Resource Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Human Resource Specialist	HRSP	Position created. 2006-01-01	Planning

Information Officer Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Information Officer Type 1	IOF1	Position archived. Replaced with PIO1. 2006-01-01	CGS Command

Incident Business Advisor Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Business Advisor Type 2	IBA2	Position created. 2006-01-01	Finance/ Administration

Incident Business Advisor Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Business Advisor Type 1	IBA1	Position created. 2006-01-01	Finance/ Administration

Initial Attack Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Initial Attack Dispatcher	IADP	Position created. 2006-01-01	Dispatch

Fire Prevention Education Team Member
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Prevention Education Team Member	PETM	Position created. 2006-01-01	Prevention and Investigation

Helicopter Manager Call When Needed
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager Call When Needed	HCWN	Position archived. Replaced with HELM. 2006-01-01	Air Operations

Fire Use Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Use Manager	FUMA	Position archived. Replaced with FUM1 and FUM2. 2006-01-01	Fire-Environment

Fire Use Manager Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Use Manager Type 2	FUM2	Position created. 2006-01-01	Fire-Environment

Structure Protection Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Structure Protection Specialist	STPS	Position created. 2006-01-01	Operations

Fire Use Manager Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Use Manager Type 1	FUM1	Position created. 2006-01-01	Fire-Environment

Wildland Fire Investigator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Wildland Fire Investigator	INVF	Position created. 2006-01-01	Prevention and Investigation

Fire Prevention Education Team Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Prevention Education Team Leader	PETL	Position created. 2006-01-01	Prevention and Investigation

Public Information Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 2*	PIO2	Position created. Replaced IOF2. 2006-01-01	Command

Public Information Officer Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 1*	PIO1	Position created. Replaced IOF1. 2006-01-01	Command

Single Engine Airtanker Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Single Engine Airtanker Manager	SEMG	Position created. 2006-01-01	Air Operations

Year: 2003

Crew Representative
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Crew Representative	CREP	Updated: Number changed from S-205 to S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface. 2003-09-01	Operations

Year: 2002

Helicopter Manager Old
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager Old	HEMG	Position archived. 2002-10-01	Air Operations

Year: 2000

Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor	RXFM	Position archived. 2000-01-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst	RXFA	Position archived. 2000-01-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist	RXFS	Position archived. 2000-01-01	Prescribed Fire

Long Term Fire Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Long Term Fire Analyst	LTAN	Position created. 2000-01-01	Planning

Year: 1999

Area Command Aviation Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Area Command Aviation Coordinator	ACAC	Added: Required training S-620 (32 hrs). 1999-10-01	Air Operations
Area Command Aviation Coordinator	ACAC	Position created. 1999-03-01	Air Operations

Crew Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Crew Boss, Single Resource	CRWB	Added: Required Training: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource) (24 hrs). 1999-10-01	Operations

Area Commander
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Area Commander	ACDR	Added: Required training S-620 – Area Command (32 hrs). 1999-10-01	Command

Helicopter Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helicopter Manager	HELM	Removed course S-290 Intermediate Wildland fire Behavior (32 hrs.) 1999-10-01	Air Operations

Division/Group Supervisor*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Division/Group Supervisor*	DIVS	Added: Required training: S-339, Division/Group Supervisor (20 hrs). 1999-10-01	Operations

Assistant Area Commander, Logistics
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics	ACLC	Added: S-620 Area Command (32 hrs.) 1999-10-01	Logistics
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics	ACLC	Position created. 1999-03-01	Logistics

Planning Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 2*	PSC2	Added: S-420 Command & General Staff (32 hrs.). 1999-10-01	Planning

Task Force Leader
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Task Force Leader	TFLD	Deleted: S-330 (24 hrs.) and S-390 (16 hrs.) from Required Training. 1999-10-01	Operations

Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew	STCR	Added: S-205 (28 hrs) to Required Training. 1999-10-01	Operations

Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource	FIRB	Added: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource) (24 hrs.) and S-234 (24 hrs.) to Single Resource Boss Firing Required Training. 1999-10-01	Operations

Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5	ICT5	Added: PMS 427 (4 hrs.) 1999-10-01	Command
Incident Commander Type 5	ICT5	Position created. 1999-03-01	Command

Food Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Food Unit Leader*	FDUL	Added: S-357, Food Unit Leader (32 hrs.) to Required Training. 1999-10-01	Logistics

Assistant Area Commander, Planning
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Planning	ACPC	Added: Required training S-620, Area Command (32 hrs). 1999-10-01	Planning
Assistant Area Commander, Planning	ACPC	Position created. 1999-03-01	Planning

Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource	ENGB	Added: Required training: 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). 1999-10-01	Operations

Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher	EDSP	Removed: S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (6 hrs). 1999-10-01	Dispatch
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher	EDSP	Position created. 1999-03-01	Dispatch

Logistics Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*	LSC2	Added: S-420 Command & General Staff (32 hrs.) to Required Training. 1999-10-01	Logistics

Operations Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 1*	OSC1	Added: S-430, Operations Section Chief (16 hrs.) and S-420, Command and General Staff (32 hrs.). 1999-10-01	Operations

Incident Commander Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 2*	ICT2	Added: 1999-10-01	Command

Felling Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Felling Boss, Single Resource	FELB	Added: Required Training: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource) (24 hrs) and S-212, Wildland Fire Chainsaws (28 hrs). 1999-10-01	Operations

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*	FSC2	Added: S-420 Command & General Staff (32 hrs) to Required Training. 1999-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Crew Representative
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Crew Representative	CREP	Added: Required training: S-205, (28 hrs). 1999-10-01	Operations

Fire Effects Monitor
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Effects Monitor	FEMO	Position created. 1999-03-01	Planning

Aircraft Base Radio Operator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Aircraft Base Radio Operator	ABRO	Position created. 1999-03-01	Air Operations

Deck Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Deck Coordinator	DECK	Position created. 1999-03-01	Air Operations

Fire Use Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Fire Use Manager	FUMA	Position created. 1999-03-01	Fire-Environment

Radio Operator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Radio Operator	RADO	Position created. 1999-03-01	Logistics

Aircraft Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Aircraft Dispatcher	ACDP	Position created. 1999-03-01	Dispatch

Expanded Dispatch Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Coordinator	CORD	Position created. 1999-03-01	Dispatch

Expanded Dispatch Recorder
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Recorder	EDRC	Position created. 1999-03-01	Dispatch

Incident Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Dispatcher	INDI	Position archived. Replaced with RADO. 1999-03-01	Logistics

Air Operations Branch Director*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Air Operations Branch Director*	AOBD	Position Created. 1999-03-01	Air Operations

Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher	EDSD	Position created. 1999-03-01	Dispatch

Incident Communications Technician*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Communications Technician*	COMT	Position created. 1999-03-01	Logistics

Takeoff and Landing Coordinator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Takeoff and Landing Coordinator	TOLC	Position created. 1999-03-01	Air Operations

Tractor Plow Operator
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Tractor Plow Operator	TPOP	Position archived. Active as an agency specific position. 1999-03-01	Operations

Year: 1995

Holding Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Holding Specialist	HLDS	Position archived. 1995-05-01	Air Operations

Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst	RXFA	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Ignition Specialist Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ignition Specialist Type 2	RXI2	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Ignition Specialist Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Ignition Specialist Type 1	RXI1	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2	RXB2	Position created. Part 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor	RXFM	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist	RXFS	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1	RXB1	Position created. Part 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Crew Member
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Crew Member	RXCM	Position archived. Active as an agency specific position. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2	RXM2	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1	RXM1	Position created. Pt 2. 1995-02-01	Prescribed Fire

Year: 1993

Logistics Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	LSC1	Position created. Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	Logistics

Operations Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 1*	OSC1	Position created. Operations Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Operations Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Operations Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	Operations

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

Logistics Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*	LSC2	Position created. Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	Logistics

Planning Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
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. 1993-10-01	Planning

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

Agency Representative
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Agency Representative	AREP	Position created. 1993-10-01	Command

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

Resources Unit Leader*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Resources Unit Leader*	RESL	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

Helibase Manager Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helibase Manager Type 2	HEB2	Position created from Helibase Manager position. Helibase Manager Type 2 (One to Five Helicopters). 1993-10-01	Air Operations

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

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

Helibase Manager Type 1
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helibase Manager Type 1	HEB1	Position created from Helibase Manager position. Helibase Manager Type 1 (Six or More Helicopters). 1993-10-01	Air Operations

Incident Training Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Training Specialist	TNSP	Position created. 1993-10-01	Planning

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*	FSC2	Position created. Finance Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Finance Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Finance Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Helibase Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Helibase Manager	HEBM	Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) replaced Helibase Manager. 1993-10-01	Air Operations

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

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*	FSC1	Position created. Finance Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Finance Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Finance Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Felling Boss, Single Resource
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Felling Boss, Single Resource	FELB	Position created. 1993-10-01	Operations

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

Safety Officer Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 2*	SOF2	Position created. Safety Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	Command

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operations Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 2*	OSC2	Position created. Operations Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Operations Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Operations Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	Operations

Planning Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
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. 1993-10-01	Planning

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

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

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

Interagency Resource Representative
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Interagency Resource Representative	IARR	Position created. 1993-10-01	Planning

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

Information Officer Type 2
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Information Officer Type 2	IOF2	Position created. Information Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1993-10-01	CGS Command

Commissary Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Commissary Manager	CMSY	Position created. 1993-10-01	Finance/ Administration

Year: 1984

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

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

Service Branch Director
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Service Branch Director	SVBD	Position created. 1984-10-01	Logistics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equipment Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Equipment Manager	EQPM	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

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

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

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

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

Claims Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Claims Specialist	CLMS	Position created. 1984-10-01	Finance/ Administration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Incident Commander Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 2*	ICT2	Position created. Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. zd 1984-10-01	Command

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

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

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

Incident Commander Type 1*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 1*	ICT1	Position created. Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. 1984-10-01	Command

Mixmaster
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Mixmaster	MXMS	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

Support Branch Director
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Support Branch Director	SUBD	Position created. 1984-10-01	Logistics

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

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

Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager	RCDM	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

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

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

Compensation for Injury Specialist
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Compensation for Injury Specialist	INJR	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

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

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

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

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

Year: 2026

Planning Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 2*	PSC2	Position archived.	Planning

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

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

NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! Incident Performance and Training Modernization Story Map Now Available

Date: Aug 26, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
National Wildfire Coordinating Group

NWCG is excited to announce the launch of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) Story Map, a new interactive resource that showcases how NWCG is transforming wildland fire training and qualifications through a performance-based system.

Since its launch in 2023, IPTM has made major strides in updating how we manage incident positions:

36 incident positions now have new Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books available for field use
6 more incident positions are nearing completion
111 total incident positions are being analyzed through the IPTM initiative

The Story Map guides you through the IPTM process, highlights key accomplishments, and outlines what’s ahead. Whether you are a trainer or a trainee, this tool offers valuable insight into the modernization effort shaping the future of wildland fire training and qualifications.

This effort would not be possible without the contributions of NWCG staff, NWCG committees, and hundreds of subject matter experts across the wildland fire community.

References:

IPTM Story Map

Incident Performance and Training Modernization Webpage

NEW! S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) Available Now

Date: Aug 15, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) training is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. S-290 (Blended) training combines online training and instructor-led training components that support individuals working towards any Single Resource Boss or Fire Effects Monitor incident qualifications.

This second course in the series collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills, and provides more detailed information on fuels, weather, and topography that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes.

Students are required to finish the prerequisite S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, before enrolling in S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended).

References:

S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended)

S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NEW! S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) Now Available

Date: Aug 14, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

The S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) is now available. Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) incident qualifications.

S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) training combines online training and instructor-led training components. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the HECM position, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Helicopter Crewmember, PMS 350-22.

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.

References:

S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended)

NWCG Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for FBAN and LTAN

Date: Aug 13, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) and Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

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.

References:

NWCG Fire Behavior Analyst Position Page

NWCG Long Term Fire Analyst Page

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