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FOREST SERVICE FIRE AND AVIATION QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

CHAPTER 2, PART 2- QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONTECHNICAL SPECIALISTS

Effective Date: February 28, 2011, Updated 4/6/12

Update Includes: Training requirements for Burned Area Emergency Response Specialist-

Removed Burned Area Response Team Training from Required TrainingAdded Burned Area Response Team Training to Other Training.

Clarified course requirements for all FEMA ESF positions.

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2.7 - Technical Specialist Position Qualifications...................................................................................2

Forest Service Fire & Aviation Qualifications Guide, Chapter 2, pt 2

2.7 - Technical Specialist Position Qualifications

Each agency is tasked by the NWCG Operations and Workforce Development Committee

(OWDC) with establishing minimum certification and qualifications standards for technical

specialist positions. Section 2.7 provides position qualifications including training requirements,

experience, physical requirements, and other positions meeting currency requirements for the

technical specialist position category.

NWCG does not provide minimum standards for these positions. These positions are not

contained within the National Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, 310-1. A listing of

approved titles and position job codes of identified technical specialists can be found on the

Incident Qualifications and Certification System website: http://iqcs.nwcg.gov/.

For positions that do not have a position task book, the Washington Office, Regional or Forest

Qualification Review Committee shall review and recommend to the certifying official an

individual's certification and qualification, based on objective factors such as performance

evaluations and visual observation of performance of duties of the positions.

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http://iqcs.nwcg.gov/


INDEX TO TECHNICAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Position (Acronym) PageACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (ACCT)AERIAL OBSERVER (AOBS)AGENCY AVIATION MILITARY LIAISON (AAML)AIRTANKER BASE MANAGER (ATBM)AIRCRAFT TIMEKEEPER (ATIM)ASSISTANT CACHE MANAGER (ACMR)BATTALION MILITARY LIAISON (BNML)BURNED AREA EMERGENCY RESPONSE SPECIALIST (BAES)……………………………..1BUYING TEAM LEADER (BUYL)BUYING TEAM MEMBER (BUYM)CACHE DEMOBILIZATION SPECIALIST (CDSP)CACHE SUPPLY CLERK (CASC)CACHE (SUPPLY) CLERK, SUPERVISORY (CAST)CAMP CREW BOSS (CACB)COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (COMC)CONTRACTING OFFICER (CONO)COMPUTER COORDINATOR (COCO)COMPUTER DATA ENTRY RECORDER (CDER)COMPUTER SPECIALIST (CTSP)CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR)DOZER OPERATOR (DZOP)DOZER OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (DZIA)EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMTB)…..……………………………………………28EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ADVANCED(EMTI)ENGINE OPERATION (ENOP)FALLER CLASS A (FALA)FALLER CLASS B (FALB)FALLER CLASS C (FALC)FEMA EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION #4 PRIMARY LEADER (ESFL)FEMA EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION #4 WILDERNESS SUPPORT (ESFW)FEMA EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION #4 STRUCTURE SUPPORT (ESFS)FEMA EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION #4 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (ESFA)FIRE CACHE MANAGER (FCMG)FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES ADVISOR (FLEA)FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES BLASTER (FLEB)FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES CREWMEMBER (FLEC)FIXED WING BASE MANAGER (FWBM)FIXED WING PARKING TENDER (FWPT)FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED OPERATOR (FLIR)




Position (Acronym) PageHELICOPTER LONG LINE/REMOTE HOOK SPECIALIST (HELR)HELICOPTER RAPPEL SPOTTER (HERS)HELICOPTER RAPPELLER (HRAP)HELITORCH MANAGER (HTMG)HELITORCH MIXMASTER (HTMM)HELITORCH PARKING TENDER (HTPT)INCIDENT MEDICAL ASSISTANT (IMSA)INCIDENT MEDICAL MANAGER (IMSM)INCIDENT MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (IMST)INCIDENT METEOROLOGIST (IMET)INFRARED DOWNLINK OPERATOR (IRDL)INFRARED FIELD SPECIALIST (IRFS)INFRARED INTERPRETER (IRIN)INFRARED REGIONAL COORDINATOR (IRCR)INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT (INTS)MAC GROUP COORDINATOR (MCCO)MAC GROUP INFORMATION OFFICER (MCIF)MAFFS AIRTANKER BASE MANAGER (MABM)MAFFS TANKER BASE SPECIALIST (MABS)MAFFS CLERK (MAFC)MAFFS LIAISON OFFICER (MAFF)MILITARY AVIATION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (MAOC)MILITARY CREW LIAISON ADVISOR (MCAD)MIXMASTER (MXMS)PLASTIC SPHERE DISPENSER OPERATOR (PLDO)PURCHASING AGENT, FIVE THOUSAND (PA05)PURCHASING AGENT, TEN THOUSAND (PA10)PURCHASING AGENT, TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND (PA25)PURCHASING AGENT, FIFTY THOUSAND (PA50)PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN BOSS TYPE 3 (RXB3)PRESCRIBED FIRE CREWMEMBER (RXCM)




Position (Acronym) PageRAMP MANAGER (RAMP)REMOTE AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION TECHNICIAN (RAWS)RETARDANT CREWMEMBER-TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (RTCM)SECURITY GUARD, NOT LAW ENFORCEMENT (SECG)SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 1 (SEC1)SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 2 (SEC2)SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC (SMEC)STRIKE TEAM LEADER MILITARY (STLM)TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (TPIA)TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR (TPOP)WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HANDLER (WHHR)WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HANDLER LEADER (WHLR)



ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (ACCT)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*I-200 Basic Incident CommandIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionS-260 Interagency Incident Business Management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEOn-the-job exposure to fire payment processing where applicable**

ORVoucher Examiner Knowledge or Experience

ORUnit Timekeeper

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVELNone

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYBuying Team Member (BUYM)

* Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htm** Requirements contained in Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 6509.13a, Assistant Disbursing Officer Handbook.


http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htm


AERIAL OBSERVER (AOBS)

REQUIRED TRAININGA-101 Aviation Safety (All Aircraft)A-105 Aviation Life Support EquipmentA-106 Aviation Mishap ReportingA-107 Aviation Policy and Regulations 1A-109 Aviation Radio UseA-113 Crash SurvivalIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEFor mobilization on the local unit, the Forest Qualification Review Committee shall determine the required experience necessary to perform in the position.

For mobilization off the unit:Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)

ANDSatisfactory performance as an Aerial Observer (AOBS)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYNone

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSI-200 Basic Incident Command SystemS-270 Basic Air OperationsLocal on-the-job orientation or Developed Aerial Observer Training



AGENCY AVIATION MILITARY LIAISON (AAML)

REQUIRED TRAININGNone

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDesirable experience is military background

AND EITHERHelicopter Operations Specialist

ORHelicopter Pilot Inspector*

ANDSatisfactory performance as an Agency Aviation Military Liaison

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVELNone Required

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYHelicopter Operations SpecialistHelicopter Pilot Inspector (HPIN)

*References are contained in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175) located at thefollowing website:http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive/intelligence/military/Military_Use_Handbook_2006_2.pdf


http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive/intelligence/military/Military_Use_Handbook_2006_2.pdf


AIRTANKER BASE MANAGER (ATBM)

REQUIRED TRAININGA-108 Preflight Checklist Briefing*A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials* (Triennial requirement)A-112 Mission Planning and Flight Request Process*A-115 Automated Flight Following*A-116 General Awareness Security Training*A-202 Interagency Aviation Organizations*A-203 Basic Airspace*A-204 Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations*Aviation Business System Training*I-200 Basic Incident Command SystemS-260 Interagency Incident Business ManagementAirtanker Base Manager Workshop (Triennial requirement)***

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDesirable skills include familiarity with the National Airtanker contract

ANDFamiliarity with the National Long Term Fire Retardant contract

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Ramp Manager (RAMP)

ANDSuccessful performance as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYFixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM)MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM)OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSGeographic Area Airtanker Base Manager TrainingGeographic Area Mixmaster TrainingGeographic Area Fixed Wing Base Manager TrainingContracting Officer Representative Training*Online training at: www.iat.gov**Online training at: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/abs/training.php***Reference Interagency Airtanker Base Operations Guide at:

https://fs.fed.us/fire/aviation/av_library/index.html

Taskbook for this position is located at: http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook-agency/index.htm


https://fs.fed.us/fire/aviation/av_library/index.html

http://www.fs.fed.us/business/abs/training.php

http://www.iat.gov/


AIRCRAFT TIMEKEEPER (ATIM)

REQUIRED TRAININGA-107 Aviation Policy and Regulations I*Aviation Business System Training**I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System***IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as an Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYAirtanker Base Manager (ATBM)Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM)Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSA-104 Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations

*Online training at: http://www.iat.gov**Online training at: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/abs/training.php***Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htm




http://www.iat.gov/


ASSISTANT CACHE MANAGER (ACMR)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionS-260 Interagency Incident Business Management

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONHazmat Certification for 49 CFR

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEExperience working in the National Cache System

ANDFamiliarity with the National Fire Equipment System (NFES)

ANDFamiliarity with the National Interagency Cache Business System (ICBS)

ANDSatisfactory performance as Assistant Cache Manager (ACMR)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYCache ManagerCache (Supply Clerk), Supervisory (CAST)Material Handler Leader (WHLR)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSI-200 Basic Incident Command SystemI-300 Intermediate Incident Command

Task Book available at: http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/taskbook.htm* Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htm



http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/taskbook.htm


BATTALION MILITARY LIAISON (BNML)

REQUIRED TRAININGRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDesirable skills are ability to deal with individuals from multiple organizations and prior military experience

ANDOperations Section Chief Type 1

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Battalion Military Liaison (BNML)

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVELModerate

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYOperations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1)

References are contained in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175)



BURNED AREA EMERGENCY RESPONSE SPECIALIST (BAES)

REQUIRED TRAININGRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherS-130 Firefighter TrainingS-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Burned Area Emergency Response Specialist (BAES)

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVELLight


OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSBurned Area Emergency Response Team Training

The Forest Service has not adopted the position standards established by the Department of Interior for other Burned Area Response Team members including:BAER Team Leader (BAEL)BAER Environmental Specialist (BAEN)BAER Botanist (BABO)BAER Documentation Specialist (BADO)BAER Forester (BAFO)BAER Soil Scientist (BASS)BAER Hydrologist (BAHY)BAER Geologist (BAEG)BAER Biologist (BABI)BAER Cultural Resource Specialist (BACS)

BUYING TEAM LEADER (BUYL)



REQUIRED TRAINING:I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionS-260 Interagency Incident Business Management

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONRecommended by Regional Director of Acquisitions

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEFederal Delegated acquisition authority to obligate government funds of $100,000 or greater.


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYProcurement Unit Leader (PROC)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSD-110 Dispatch RecorderI-100 Introduction to Incident Command SystemI-200 Basic Incident Command SystemS-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business ManagementS-360 Finance/Administrative Unit LeaderRegional Buying Team WorkshopNational Interagency Buying Team Guide or WorkshopOn-the-Job Procurement TrainingPurchase Card and Convenience Check training National Interagency Buying Team Guide or Workshop

* Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htm




BUYING TEAM MEMBER (BUYM)


REQUIRED EXPERIENCEMicro-purchase authority

ANDRecommended by Regional Buying Team Coordinator


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYBuying Team Leader (BUYL)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSNational Interagency Buying Team Guide or WorkshopRegional Buying Team WorkshopOn-the-Job Procurement TrainingI-100 Introduction to Incident Command SystemI-200 Basic Incident Command SystemD-110 Dispatch RecorderS-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business ManagementPurchase Card and Convenience Check Training





CACHE DEMOBILIZATION SPECIALIST (CDSP)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionL-180 Human Factors on the FirelineNational Cache Demobilization Specialist Training


REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDesirable skills include experience in receiving, accounting for and distributing supplies and familiarity with the National Fire Equipment System (NFES)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Cache Demobilization Specialist (CDSP)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYReceiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)Assistant Cache Manager (ACMR)Material Handler Leader (WHLR)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSI-200 Basic Incident Command SystemI-300 Intermediate Incident Command System

Task Book available at:http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/taskbook.htm





CACHE SUPPLY CLERK (CASC)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionL-180 Human Factors on the Fireline

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEExperience with computer applications and processing including the National Interagency

Cache Business System (ICBS)AND

Familiarity with the National Fire Equipment System (NFES)AND

Satisfactory performance as a Cache Supply Clerk (CASC)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYCache (Supply) Clerk, Supervisory (CAST)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSCache (Supply) Clerk, Supervisory (CAST)

Task Book available at: http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/taskbook.htm





CACHE (SUPPLY) CLERK, SUPERVISORY (CAST)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEExperience with computer applications and processing including the National Interagency Cache Business System (ICBS)


ANDCache (Supply) Clerk (CASC)

ANDSatisfactory performance as Cache (Supply) Clerk, Supervisory (CAST)

PHYSICAL FITNESSNone

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYCache (Supply) Clerk (CASC)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSI-300 Intermediate Incident Command System






CAMP CREW BOSS (CACB)


REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Camp Crew Boss



OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSNone





COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (COMC)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An IntroductionCommunications Coordinator Course

REQUIRED EXPERIENCECommunications Unit Leader (COML)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Communications Coordinator (COMC)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYCommunications Duty Officer at NIFCCommunications Unit Leader (COML) on a National Type 1 Team


Duties and responsibilities for this position can be found in chapter 60 of the National Interagency Mobilization Guide: http://www.nifc.gov/news/mobguide/index.html


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CONTRACTING OFFICER (CONO)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionS-260 Interagency Incident Business ManagementS-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business Management

REQUIRED AUTHORITYFederal delegated acquisition authority to obligate Government funds of $100,000 or greater.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCENone

PHYSICAL FITNESSNone


OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSI-200 Basic Incident Command SystemS-360 Finance/Administration Unit LeaderIncident Procurement Training





COMPUTER COORDINATOR (COCO)

REQUIRED TRAININGComputer Technical SpecialistI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDemonstrated skills include ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot computer equipment problems

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Computer Coordinator (COCO)








COMPUTER DATA ENTRY RECORDER (CDER)

REQUIRED TRAININGIncident Database Software TrainingI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDemonstrated skills include proficiency in the use of word processing, database applications and communication software as well as experience working in a Windows environment.

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Computer Data Entry Recorder (CDER)








COMPUTER SPECIALIST (CTSP)


REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDemonstrated skills include ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot computer equipment.

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Computer Specialist (CTSP)

PHYSICAL FITNESSNone Required

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYComputer Coordinator

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSComputer Technical Specialist Training





CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionNational Contracting Officer's Technical Representative Training

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONAttendance at the National COTR workshop

ANDDesignated by National Contracting Officer

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDesirable skills are individuals who have completed Contracting Officer's Representative training.

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative








DOZER OPERATOR (DZOP)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherS-130 Basic FirefighterS-190 Basic Fire Behavior

CERTIFICATIONDozer Operator Certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Dozer Operator (DZOP)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYTractor Plow Operator






DOZER OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (DZIA)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherS-232 Dozer BossS-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior

CERTIFICATIONDozer Operator Certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDozer Operator (DZOP)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Dozer Operator Initial Attack (DZIA)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYTractor/Plow Operator Initial Attack (TPIA)




EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC (EMTB)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionS-130 Basic FirefighterS-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

CERTIFICATIONCurrent State (of origin) certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. May also require

local certification in some jurisdictions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEKnowledge and skills of the First Responder (uses a limited amount of equipment to perform initial assessment and intervention and is trained to assist other EMS providers) but is also qualified to function as minimum staff for an ambulance

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVELNone required

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYAdvanced EMT (EMTA)Paramedic. (EMTP)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSBasic Trauma Life SupportIncident Medical Specialist TrainingCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer



EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE (EMTI)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

CERTIFICATIONCurrent State (of origin) certification as an EMTI. May also require local certification in some jurisdictions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEKnowledge and skills of the preceding levels; in addition can perform essential advanced techniques and administer a limited number of medications


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYParamedic (EMTP)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSBasic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer



PARAMEDIC (EMTP)


REQUIRED LICENSECurrent State (of origin) certification as a Paramedic. May also require local certification in some jurisdictions.


PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVELNone required


OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSBasic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer



ENGINE OPERATOR (ENOP)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher

REQUIRED LICENSEAppropriate license and endorsements for make and model of engineTraining as required in FSM 5120.02 with regards to Lights & Siren use.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEFirefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

ANDSatisfactory performance as an Engine Operator

PHYSICAL FITNESSArduous

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYSingle Resource Boss Engine (ENGB)Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSGeographic Area Engine Academy





FALLER CLASS A (FALA)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionS-212 Wildland Fire Chain SawsRT-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw Refresher (Every three years after certification)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Initial chain saw certification and triennial re-certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEFirefighter Type 2 (FFT2)

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVELArduous

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY


The sawyer certification system outlined in FSH 6709.11, (sec. 22.48, b, 4(a-d)), and Regional Supplement, is used in the certification process for the Forest Service.



FALLER CLASS B (FALB)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionS-212 Wildland Fire Chain SawsRT-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw Refresher (Every three years after initial training)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONInitial chain saw certification and triennial re-certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY


The sawyer certification system outlined in FSH 6709.11, (sec. 22.48, b, 4(a-d)), and Regional Supplement, is used in the certification process for the Forest Service.



FALLER CLASS C (FALC)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionGeographic Area Chainsaw Refresher (Initial and every three years)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONInitial chain saw certification and triennial re-certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)




The sawyer certification system outlined in FSH 6709.11, (sec. 22.48, b, 4(a-d)), Regional Supplement, is used in the certification process for the Forest Service.



FEMA EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION # 4 PRIMARY LEADER(ESFL)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-300 Intermediate Incident Command SystemI-400 Advanced Incident Command SystemIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An IntroductionN-9033, Emergency Support Function 4 (ESF4)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONRegional Office FEMA Coordinator approvalSuccessful position performance as a Primary Leader ESFL

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEUS Forest Service Agency Personnel ANDSatisfactory position performance as a FEMA Emergency Support Function # 4 Primary

Leader ANDSatisfactory performance as an Incident Command System Command or General Staff

position at the Type 1 or 2 level ORGeographic Area CoordinatorRegional/Area Fire Program ManagerForest Fire Management OfficerForest SupervisorDistrict Ranger


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYESF4 Wildland Support (ESFW)


Task Book available at:http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook-agency/index.htm



FEMA EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION # 4 WILDLAND SUPPORT(ESFW)


REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONRegional Office FEMA Coordinator approvalSuccessful position performance as a Wildland Support (EFSW)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory position performance as a FEMA Emergency Support Function # 4 Wildland

Support (ESFW) ANDUS Forest Service Forest Fire Management Officer,US Forest Service National or Regional/Area Fire Program SpecialistDepartment of Interior Fire Management OfficerDepartment of Interior Fire Program SpecialistSupervisory Dispatcher


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYESF4 Primary Leader (ESFL)


Taskbook available at:http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook-agency/index.htm



FEMA EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION # 4 STRUCTURE SUPPORT(ESFS)


REQUIRED EXPERIENCEServed as Chief Officer in a Structure Fire Department ORUSFA Fire Program SpecialistUSFA Training Specialist ANDSuccessful position performance as Structure Support (ESFS)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYESF4 Administrative Support (ESFA)





FEMA EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION # 4 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT(ESFA)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command SystemIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An IntroductionN-9056, Introduction to ESF4

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEExperience working with Incident Management Teams, interagency cooperators, and

additional support organizations (local, county, State, Federal, National Guard, Military, Tribal Government, or FEMA)

ANDSkill in word processing and spreadsheet Applications ANDSuccessful position performance as Administrative Support (ESFA)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYESF4 Primary Leader (ESFL)ESF4 Wildland Support (ESFW)ESF4 Structure Support (ESFS)OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSN-9033, Emergency Support Function 4 (ESF4)



http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook-agency/index.htm


FIRE CACHE MANAGER (FCMG)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction32 Hours Supervisory training (USFS Corporate Training or L-380)


ANDApproved by Geographic Area Cache Manager

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEExperience working within the National cache system

ANDExperience with the National Interagency Cache Business System (ICBS)


ANDSatisfactory performance as a Fire Cache Manager (FCMG)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYAssistant Fire Cache Manager (ACMR)


Task Book available at:http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/taskbook.htm* Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htm





FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES ADVISOR (FLEA)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherFireline Explosives and General Blaster Certification

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONGeneral Blaster qualified with Fireline Explosives Endorsement

ANDTriennial re-certification

ANDCommercial Drivers License

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEFireline Blaster (minimum of 2 complex and 3 total assignments as a Fireline Blaster)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Fireline Explosives Advisor (FLEA)






FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES BLASTER (FLEB)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherFireline Explosives and General Blaster Certification

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION AND LICENSEGeneral Blaster qualified with Fireline Explosives endorsement

ANDTriennial re-certification

ANDThree active or dry firings per year

ANDCommercial Drivers License

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEFireline Explosives Crewmember

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Fireline Explosives Blaster (FLEB)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYFireline Explosives Advisor (FLEA)




FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES CREWMEMBER (FLEC)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherFireline Explosives Training

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONTriennial re-certification ANDThree active or dry firings per year

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Fireline Explosives Crewmember (FLEC)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYFireline Explosives Advisor (FLEA)Fireline Explosives Blaster (FLEB)




FIXED WING BASE MANAGER (FWBM)

REQUIRED TRAININGA-108 Preflight Checklist Briefing*A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials (Every three years)*A-112 Mission Planning and Flight Request Process*A-115 Automated Flight Following*A-116 General Security Awareness*A-200 Mishap Review*A-202 Interagency Aviation Organizations*A-203 Basic Airspace*A-204 Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations*Aviation Business System Training**I-200 Basic Incident Command SystemIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionS-260 Interagency Incident Business Management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Ramp Manager (RAMP)

ANDSuccessful performance as a Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYAirtanker Base Manager (ATBM)MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM)Ramp Manager (RAMP)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSGeographic Area Fixed Wing Base Manager trainingGeographic Area Intermediate Air Operations

*Online training at: http://www.iat.gov**Online training at: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/abs/training.php

Task book for this position is located at:http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook-agency/index.htm




FIXED WING PARKING TENDER (FWPT)

REQUIRED TRAININGA-101 Aviation Safety*A-104 Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations*A-109 Aviation Radio Use*I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System**IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYAirtanker Base Manager (ATBM)Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM)MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM)Ramp Manager (RAMP)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSLocal Ramp Orientation

*Online training at: http://www.iat.gov** Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htm




FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED OPERATOR (FLIR)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionA-101 Aviation Safety (All Aircraft)A-113 Crash SurvivalA-204 Aircraft Capabilities & Limitations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Forward Looking Infrared Operator (FLIR)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYInfrared Interpreter (IRIN)






HELICOPTER LONG LINE/REMOTE HOOK SPECIALIST (HELR)

REQUIRED TRAININGA-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials (Must attend every three

years)I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherS-270 Basic Air Operations

ANDA-219 Interagency Helicopter Transport of External Loads (Every three years)

ORS-271 Interagency Helicopter Crewmember

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDesirable skills are having worked around rotor wing aircraft (i.e., Helicopter Crewmember)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Helicopter Long Line/Remote Hook Specialist (HELR)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYHelicopter Crewmember (HECM)






HELICOPTER RAPPEL SPOTTER (HERS)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherFS-506 Helicopter Rappel SpotterRT-506FS Annual Helicopter Rappel Spotter Refresher, required annually after initial training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory position performance as a Helicopter Manager (HMGB)

ANDSatisfactory position performance as a Helicopter Rappel Spotter (HERS)




Reference materials are contained in the Interagency Helicopter Rappel Guide.



HELICOPTER RAPPELLER (HRAP)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherFS-505 Helicopter RappellerRT-505FS Annual Helicopter Rappeller Refresher

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Helicopter Rappeller (HRAP)Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Crewmember trainee (HECM t)




* Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htmReference materials are contained in the Interagency Helicopter Rappel Guide.




HELITORCH MANAGER (HTMG)

REQUIRED TRAININGA-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material (Must attend every three

years)IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherN-9012 Helitorch ManagerRT-9012 Annual Helitorch Manager Refresher, required annually after initial training.Training in the appropriate ignition devices

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Helitorch Mixmaster (HTMM)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Helitorch Manager (HTMG)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYHelitorch Mixmaster (HTMM)


Reference materials are contained in the Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide (NFES 1080).



HELITORCH MIXMASTER (HTMM)

REQUIRED TRAINING:A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material (Must attend every three

years)I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherN-9012 Helitorch ManagerRT-9012 Annual Helitorch Refresher, required annually after initial training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Helitorch Mixmaster (HTMM)

PHYSICAL FITNESSLight



* Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htmReference materials are contained in the Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide (NFES 1080).




HELITORCH PARKING TENDER (HTPT)

REQUIRED TRAINING:A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material (Every three years)IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherS-271 Interagency Helicopter CrewmemberN-9012 Helitorch ManagerRT-9012 Annual Helitorch Refresher, required annually after initial training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory position performance as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Helitorch Parking Tender (HTPT)







INCIDENT MEDICAL SPECIALIST ASSISTANT (IMSA)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionN9013 Geographic Area Medical Specialist WorkshopRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONCurrent State EMT CertificationDocumented Hepatitis B VaccinationAttendance at Geographic Area Medical Specialist Workshop/Training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Incident Medical Technician (IMST)

ANDActive with an Emergency Medical Provider

ANDSatisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Assistant (IMSA)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYNoneIncident Medical Specialist Manager

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSNoneS-359 Medical Unit Leader





INCIDENT MEDICAL MANAGER (IMSM)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS-800 National Response Framework: An IntroductionN9013 Geographic Area Medical Specialist WorkshopRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONCurrent State EMT CertificationDocumented Hepatitis B VaccinationAttendance at Geographic Area Medical Specialist Workshop/Training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Assistant (IMSA)

ANDActive with an Emergency Medical Provider

ANDSatisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Manager (IMSM)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYNoneIncident Medical Specialist Assistant (IMSA)Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)






INCIDENT MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (IMST)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*I-200 Basic ICS: ICS Incident Command Systemfor Single Resource and Initial Action

IncidentsIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionN-9013 Geographic Area Medical Specialist Workshop (Annually)RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher TrainingS-110 Basic Wildland Suppression OrientationS-130 Firefighter TrainingS-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONCurrent State EMT CertificationDocumented Hepatitis B VaccinationBiennial attendance at RT-9013 Geographic Area Incident Medical Specialist Training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Technician (IMST)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYNoneIncident Medical Specialist Manager (IMSM)Incident Medical Specialist Assistant (IMSA)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSNoneS-359 Medical Unit Leader





INCIDENT METEOROLOGIST (IMET)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionS-130 Basic FirefighterS-190 Introduction to Fire BehaviorS-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEMeteorologist

ANDSatisfactory performance as an Incident Meteorologist (IMET)



OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSS-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior CalculationsS-490 Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations





INFRARED DOWNLINK OPERATOR (IRDL)


REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as an Infrared Interpreter (IRIN)

ANDSatisfactory performance as an Infrared Downlink Operator (IRDL)






INFRARED FIELD SPECIALIST (IRFS)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionS-443 Infrared Interpreter

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as an Infrared Field Specialist (IRFS)








INFRARED INTERPRETER (IRIN)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionS-443 Infrared Interpreter





Taskbook available at: http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/taskbook.htm* Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htm





INFRARED REGIONAL COORDINATOR (IRCR)


REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONDesignated, annually, by the National Infrared Interpreter Program Manager


ANDSatisfactory performance as an Infrared Regional Coordinator (IRCR)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYInfrared Interpreter (IRIN)




INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT (INTS)


REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as an Intelligence Support



OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSIntelligence Support (INTS) TrainingWeather Information Management System (WIMS)Entry Level National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)Resource Order Status System (ROSS) Computer Based Training (Reports)Spreadsheet (Excel) and Database (Access) SoftwareD-110 Dispatch RecorderI-200 Basic Incident Command SystemS-130 Firefighter TrainingS-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

* Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htmTaskbook available at: http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/taskbook.htm


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MAC GROUP COORDINATOR (MCCO)

REQUIRED TRAINING:IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a MAC Group Coordinator



OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSI-400 Advanced Incident Command SystemM-480 Multi-Agency Coordinating Group



MAC GROUP INFORMATION OFFICER (MCIF)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An IntroductionI-300 Intermediate Incident Command System

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Public Information Officer. Type 2 (PIO2)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a MAC Group Information Officer (MCIF)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYPublic Information Officer, Type 1 (PIO1)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSI-400 Advanced Incident Command SystemM-480 Multi-Agency Coordinating Group



MAFFS AIRTANKER BASE MANAGER (MABM)

REQUIRED TRAININGMAFFS Training Exercise or MAFFS Activation (recurrent training)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a MAFFS Tanker Base Specialist (MABS)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a MABM Trainee at MAFFS Training (Ref. MAFFS Ops. Plan)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYMAFFS Tanker Base Specialist (MABS)


Reference materials for this position are contained within the MAFFS Operating Plan.



MAFFS AIRTANKER BASE SPECIALIST (MABS)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionMAFFS Training Exercise

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance in any Airbase position

ORSatisfactory performance as a Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEAT)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a MAFFS Airtanker Base Specialist (MABS)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYMAFFS Airtanker Base Manager


Reference materials for this position are contained within the MAFFS Operating Plan.



MAFFS CLERK (MAFC)


REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDesirable skills are record keeping, organization ability and communication skills ANDSatisfactory performance as a MAFFS Clerk (MAFC)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYExpanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC)Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL)




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MAFFS LIAISON OFFICER (MAFF)

REQUIRED TRAININGMAFFS Liaison Officer Training (N9015)

CERTIFICATIONApproved by the National Military Liaison Officer

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEPrior military experience is desirable, but not a required prerequisite

ANDSatisfactory performance as a MAFFS Liaison Officer (MAFF)




Reference materials for this position are in the MAFFS Operating Plan.



MILITARY AVIATION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (MAOC)

REQUIRED TRAININGNone

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONApproved by National Helicopter Specialist

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEQualified as a Helicopter Operations Specialist

ORQualified as a Helicopter Pilot Inspector (HPIN)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Military Aviation Operations Coordinator (MAOC)




Reference materials for this position are in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175).



MILITARY CREW LIAISON ADVISOR (MCAD)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher


ANDSuccessful position performance as a Single Resource Boss Crew (CRWB)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Military Crew Liaison Advisor (MCAD)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYSingle Resource Boss Crew (CRWB)


Reference materials for this position are in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175).



MIXMASTER (MXMS)

REQUIRED TRAININGS-270 Basic Air Operations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Retardant Crewmember

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Mixmaster (MXMS)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYAirtanker Base Manager (ATBM)MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager MABM

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSGeographic Area Mixmaster Training



PLASTIC SPHERE DISPENSER OPERATOR (PLDO)

REQUIRED TRAININGA-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material (Must attend every three years)IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherN-9016 Plastic Sphere DispenserRT-9016 Annual Plastic Sphere Dispenser Refresher, required annually after initial training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)







PURCHASING AGENT, FIVE THOUSAND (PA05)PURCHASING AGENT, TEN THOUSAND (PA10)

PURCHASING AGENT, TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND (PA25)PURCHASING AGENT, FIFTY THOUSAND (PA50)


REQUIRED EXPERIENCEFederal delegated acquisition authority to obligate Government funds and appropriate authority for the positions.



OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSI-200 Basic Incident Command SystemS-260 Interagency Incident Business ManagementS-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business ManagementS-360 Finance/Administration Unit Leader





PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN BOSS TYPE 3 (RXB3)

REQUIRED TRAINING:IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherS-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 3 (RXB3)

PHYSICAL FITNESSModerate

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYPrescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSS-234 Ignition Operations

Task Book is available at: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/fireuse/rxfire/rxb3_ptb.pdf



PRESCRIBED FIRE CREWMEMBER (RXCM)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherS-130 Firefighter TrainingS-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior



OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYFirefighter Type 2 (FFT2)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSS-211 Portable Pumps and Water UseS-234 Ignition Operations

The RXCM serves as a member of a crew working under the immediate supervision of a qualified burn boss (as described in this section) on low/moderate complexity prescribed burns in moderate terrain.





RAMP MANAGER (RAMP)

REQUIRED TRAININGA-105 Aviation Life Support Equipment*A-106 Aviation Mishap Reporting*A-107 Aviation Policy and Regulations I*S-270 Basic Air Operations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Ramp Manager (RAMP)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYAirtanker Base Manager (ATBM)Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM)Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT)MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSA-110Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials*A-204 Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations*

Online training located at: http://www.iat.gov



REMOTE AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION TECHNICIAN (RAWS)

REQUIRED TRAINING:National Approved RAWS Maintenance TrainingI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*I-200 Basic Incident Command SystemIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherS-130 Basic FirefighterS-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEProficiency with the ASCADS System and experience with RAWS and REMS equipment

ANDKnowledge of fire weather observation procedures and weather station location recommendations (per PMS 426-1 and 426-3 and the Fire Weather Observers’ Handbook #494, 1976)



OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSS-258 Communications Technician





RETARDANT CREWMEMBER(RTCM)

REQUIRED TRAININGA-101 Aviation Safety*A-104 Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations*I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System**IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Retardant Crewmember


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYMixmaster (MXMS)


*Online training at: http://www.iat.gov** Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htm



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SECURITY GUARD, NOT LAW ENFORCEMENT (SECG)

POSITION DESCRIPTIONPersonnel utilized in this position shall not exercise law enforcement duties of either state or federal law, including arrest or detention of persons, nor carry weapons or other defensive equipment.

Uniforms may be worn and marked vehicles driven, however they shall not contain the words “police” or equivalent, or contain markings of a public law enforcement or police agency.

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionTraining as required within the state of the incident for peace officer status or security guard licensing as appropriate.

CERTIFICATIONLicensed and in compliance with any applicable requirements for security guards within the state of the respective incident.

Where state law allows, peace officer or law enforcement officer training or employment may meet requirements.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Security Guard (SECG)



AD hiring authority and procurement of private services may be used for this position.* Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htm




SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 1 (SEC1)

REQUIRED TRAINING:Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigator or Land Management Police Training ProgramsI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

CERTIFICATIONCertification as Criminal Investigator or Law Enforcement Officer

AUTHORITYAuthorized and equipped to carry firearms, make arrests, serve warrants, conduct searches and seizures. Authorized to enforce federal or state laws.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory position performance as a Security Specialist Level 1 (SEC1)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYSecurity Manager (SECM)


AD hiring authority and procurement of private services may not be used for this position.* Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htm




SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 2 (SEC2)

REQUIRED TRAININGForest Protection Officer trainingI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

CERTIFICATIONAnnual recertification as a Forest Protection Officer

AUTHORITYNot authorized or equipped to carry firearms, serve warrants, or conduct searches and seizures. Authority to enforce federal criminal laws and regulations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory position performance as a Security Specialist Level 2 (SEC2)




AD hiring authority and procurement of private services may not be used for this position.* Online training at: http://training.nwcg.gov/classes/i100.htm




SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC (SMEC)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionL-180 Human Factors on the FirelineS-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use

CERTIFICATIONFork Lift Operator

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEExperience working within the National Cache System Small Engine Shop

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Small Engine Mechanic (SMEC)








STRIKE TEAM LEADER MILITARY (STLM)

REQUIRED TRAINING:IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher


ANDSatisfactory performance as a Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYStrike Team Leader Crew (STCR)




TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (TPIA)

REQUIRED TRAININGIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherS-233 Tractor/Plow BossS-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior

CERTIFICATIONLocal Tractor Plow Operator Certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCETractor Plow Operator (TPOP)

ANDSatisfactory position performance as a Tractor Plow Operator Initial Attack (TPIA)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYDozer Operator Initial Attack (DZIA)




TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR (TPOP)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherS-130 Basic FirefighterS-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior

CERTIFICATIONLocal Tractor Plow Operator Certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Tractor Plow Operator (TPOP)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYDozer Operator (DZOP)






WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HANDLER (WHHR)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionL-180 Human Factors on the Fireline

CERTIFICATIONHazmat Certification for 49 CFR

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDesirable to have experience working within the National Cache System

ANDExperience working with the National Fire Equipment System (NFES)

ANDExperience working with the National Interagency Cache Business System (ICBS)

ANDSuccessful position performance as a Warehouse Materials Handler (WHHR)








WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HANDLER LEADER (WHLR)

REQUIRED TRAININGI-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*I-200 Basic Incident Command SystemIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

REQUIRED EXPERIENCESatisfactory performance as a Warehouse Materials Handler (WHHR)

ANDSuccessful position performance as a Warehouse Materials Handler Leader (WHLR)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCYWarehouse Materials Handler (WHHR)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSI-300 Intermediate Incident Command SystemNational Cache Demobilization Specialist Training




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