NWCG Position Task Book Catalog

NWCG position task books (PTBs) are a key component of the qualification process for specified NWCG positions. The PTB provides an observable, measurable, and standardized means to evaluate and document trainee proficiency. Evaluation Records and PTB Verification/Certifications may be completed in hard copy or electronically provided all documentation is available to the Evaluator.
NWCG member agencies maintain agency-specific position task books. These are available at https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/agency-taskbooks.
Task Books by functional area:
Air Operations | Area Command | Command & General Staff | Dispatch | Finance | Logistics | Operations | Planning | Prescribed Fire | Prevention & Investigation
Position Code | PMS# | Position Task Book | Primary Committee | Maintained By | Date Published |
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DPRO | 311-31 | Display Processor | IPSC | Incident Planning Subcommittee | 2009-06 |
DOCL | 311-25 | Documentation Unit Leader | IPSC | Incident Planning Subcommittee | 2009-06 |
FBAN, LTAN | 311-29 | Fire Behavior Analyst, Long Term Fire Analyst | FENC | Fire Environment Committee, Incident Planning Subcommittee | 2017-05 |
FEMO, FOBS | 311-30 | Fire Effects Monitor, Field Observer | FMC | Fuels Management Committee, Incident Planning Subcommittee, Smoke Committee | 2012-09 |
GISS | 311-77 | Geographic Information System Specialist | DMC | Geospatial Subcommittee, Incident Planning Subcommittee | 2022-03 |
HRSP | 311-62 | Human Resource Specialist | IPSC | Incident Planning Subcommittee | 2009-06 |
IRIN | 311-26 | Infrared Interpreter | DMC | Data Management Committee, Incident Planning Subcommittee | 2012-10 |
PSCC | 311-123 | Planning Section Chief Complex | IPSC | Incident Planning Subcommittee | 2023-01 |
PSC1 | 311-23 | Planning Section Chief Type 1 | IPSC | Incident Planning Subcommittee | 2023-02 |
PSC3 | 311-55 | Planning Section Chief Type 3 | IPSC | Incident Planning Subcommittee | 2017-10 |
RESL, SITL, DMOB | 311-24 | Resources Unit Leader, Situation Unit Leader, Demobilization Unit Leader | IPSC | Incident and Position Standards Committee | 2009-06 |
SCKN | 311-32 | Status Check-in Recorder | IPSC | Incident Planning Subcommittee | 2009-06 |
SOPL | 311-72 | Strategic Operational Planner | FMC | Fire Environment Committee, Fuels Management Committee, Incident Planning Subcommittee | 2011-06 |
TNSP | 311-28 | Training Specialist | IPSC | Incident Planning Subcommittee | 2009-06 |