Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1
RXB1 Qualification Requirements
Required Training
- RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
- S-490, Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations
Required Experience
- Satisfactory performance as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
- AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-74
Physical Fitness Level: Light
Duties mainly involve office-type work with occasional field activity characterized by light physical exertion requiring basic good health. Activities may include climbing stairs, standing, operating a vehicle, and long hours of work, as well as some bending, stooping, or light lifting. Individuals can usually govern the extent and pace of their physical activity.
These Positions Maintain Currency For RXB1
- Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
- Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG)
- Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)
RXB1 Maintains Currency For These Positions
- Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
- Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
- Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
- Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
- Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG)
- Single Resource Boss including (ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, CRWB)
- Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)
- Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEQ, STEN)
- Task Force Leader (TFLD)
Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills
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Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2023-03-06