This is an inherently wildland fire position and has no endorsement. All-hazards Safety Officers need to meet the wildland fire position qualification requirements.
Safety Officer Type 2
SOF2 Qualification Requirements
The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB.
Physical Fitness Level: Moderate
Duties involve fieldwork requiring complete control of all physical faculties and may include considerable walking over irregular ground, standing for long periods of time, lifting 25 to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Occasional demands may be required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods. Individuals usually set their own work pace.
These Positions Maintain Currency For SOF2
- Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
- Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
- Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
- Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
- Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2)
- Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
- Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)
- Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1)
SOF2 Maintains Currency For These Positions
- Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
- Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
- Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
- Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
- Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)
- Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1)
Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills
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 PTB.
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Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2023-03-24