· Web viewPosition (Acronym) Page ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (ACCT) 7 AERIAL OBSERVER (AOBS) 8 AGENCY AVIATION MILITARY LIAISON (AAML) 9 AIR TANKER BASE MANAGER (ATBM) 10 AIRCRAFT TIMEKEEPER

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FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOKNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS (WO)

WASHINGTON, DC

FSH 5109.17 - FIRE AND AVIATION MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS HANDBOOK

CHAPTER 20 - QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION

Amendment No.: 5109.17-2006-3

Effective Date: June 19, 2006

Duration: This amendment is effective until superseded or removed.

Approved: ROBIN L. THOMPSON Associate Deputy Chief

Date Approved: 04/24/2006

Posting Instructions: Amendments are numbered consecutively by Handbook number and calendar year. Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with this amendment. Retain this transmittal as the first page(s) of this document. The last amendment to this Handbook was 5109.17-2006-2 to 5109.17_21-25.1.

New Document 5109.17_25.2 79 Pages

Superseded Document(s) by Issuance Number and Effective Date

5109.17_25.2-25.36 (Amendment 5109.17-2005-3, 06/10/2005)

93 Pages

Digest:

Makes minor edits throughout the chapter.

25.2 - 25.36 - Removes incident command sections grouping and alphabetizes all the technical specialist positions by title.

Deletes the following positions: Cultural Specialist, Ignition Specialist 1 and 2, Incident Business Advisor Type 3, Line Scout, Othophoto Analyst, Probeye Operator, Scuba Diver, Tool Specialist, Weather Observer.

Adds the following positions: Aircraft Timekeeper, MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager, MAFFS Airtanker Base Specialist.

WO AMENDMENT 5109.17-2006-3EFFECTIVE DATE: 06/19/2006DURATION: This amendment is effective until superseded or removed.

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FSH 5109.17 - FIRE AND AVIATION MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS HANDBOOKCHAPTER 20 - QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION

Table of Contents

25.2 - Technical Specialist Position Qualifications...................................................................3


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25.2 - Technical Specialist Position Qualifications

Each agency is tasked by the NWCG Incident Operations Working Team (IOSWT) with establishing minimum certification and qualifications standards for Technical Specialist positions. Section 25.2, Exhibit 01 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/.

http://iqcs.nwcg.gov/


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25.2 - Exhibit 01

INDEX TO TECHNICAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Position (Acronym) PageACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (ACCT) ................................................................................. 7 AERIAL OBSERVER (AOBS) ................................................................................................ 8 AGENCY AVIATION MILITARY LIAISON (AAML) ......................................................... 9 AIR TANKER BASE MANAGER (ATBM) .......................................................................... 10 AIRCRAFT TIMEKEEPER (ATIM) ...................................................................................... 11 ASSISTANT CACHE MANAGER (ACMR) ......................................................................... 12 BATTALION MILITARY LIAISON (BNML) ...................................................................... 13 BURNED AREA EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM LEADER (BAEL) ........................... 14 BUYING TEAM LEADER (BUYL) ...................................................................................... 15 BUYING TEAM MEMBER (BUYM) ................................................................................... 16 CACHE DEMOBILIZATION SPECIALIST (CDSP) ........................................................... 17 CACHE SUPPLY CLERK (CASC) ........................................................................................ 18 CACHE (SUPPLY) CLERK, SUPERVISORY (CAST) ........................................................ 19 CAMP CREW BOSS (CACB) ................................................................................................ 19 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (COMC) ............................................................... 20 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CONO) .................................................................................... 21 COMPUTER COORDINATOR (COCO) ............................................................................... 22 COMPUTER DATA ENTRY RECORDER (CDER) ............................................................ 23 COMPUTER SPECIALIST (CTSP) ....................................................................................... 24 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR) ....................... 25 DOZER OPERATOR (DZOP) ................................................................................................ 26 DOZER OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (DZIA) ................................................................ 26 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC (EMTB) ................................................ 27 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE (EMTI) ................................ 28 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PARAMEDIC (EMTP) ..................................... 29 ENGINE OPERATOR (ENOP) .............................................................................................. 30 EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR (EQPI) ....................................................................................... 31 FALLER CLASS A (FALA) ................................................................................................... 32 FALLER CLASS B (FALB) ................................................................................................... 33 FALLER CLASS C (FALC) ................................................................................................... 33 FIRE CACHE MANAGER (FCMG) ...................................................................................... 34 FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES ADVISOR (FLEA) ...................................................................... 35 FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES BLASTER (FLEB) ...................................................................... 36 FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES CREWMEMBER (FLEC) ........................................................... 37 FIXED WING BASE MANAGER (FWBM) ......................................................................... 38 FIXED WING PARKING TENDER (FWPT) ........................................................................ 40 FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED OPERATOR (FLIR) ................................................... 41 HELICOPTER LONG LINE/REMOTE HOOK SPECIALIST (HELR) ............................... 42


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25.2 - Exhibit 01--Continued


Position (Acronym) PageHELICOPTER RAPPEL SPOTTER (HERS) ......................................................................... 43 HELICOPTER RAPPELLER (HRAP) ................................................................................... 44 HELISPOT MANAGER (HESM) .......................................................................................... 45 HELITORCH MANAGER (HTMG) ...................................................................................... 46 HELITORCH MIXMASTER (HTMM) .................................................................................. 47 HELITORCH PARKING TENDER (HTPT) ......................................................................... 48 INCIDENT MEDICAL ASSISTANT (IMSA) ....................................................................... 49 INCIDENT MEDICAL MANAGER (IMSM) ........................................................................ 50 INCIDENT MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (IMST) ..................................................................... 51 INCIDENT METEOROLOGIST (IMET) .............................................................................. 52 INFRARED DOWNLINK OPERATOR (IRDL) ................................................................... 53 INFRARED FIELD SPECIALIST (IRFS) .............................................................................. 53 INFRARED INTERPRETER (IRIN) ...................................................................................... 54 INFRARED REGIONAL COORDINATOR (IRCR) ............................................................. 54 LOADMASTER (LOAD) ....................................................................................................... 55 MAC GROUP COORDINATOR (MCCO) ............................................................................ 56 MAC GROUP INFORMATION OFFICER (MCIF) .............................................................. 57 MAFFS AIRTANKER BASE MANAGER (MABM) ........................................................... 58 MAFFS TANKER BASE SPECIALIST (MABS) .................................................................. 59 MAFFS CLERK (MAFC) ....................................................................................................... 60 MAFFS LIAISON OFFICER (MAFF) ................................................................................... 61 MILITARY AVIATION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (MAOC) .................................. 62 MILITARY CREW LIAISON ADVISOR (MCAD) .............................................................. 63 MILITARY HELICOPTER CREWMEMBER (MHEC) ....................................................... 63 MILITARY HELICOPTER MANAGER (MHEM) ............................................................... 64 MILITARY HELICOPTER MANAGER SUPERVISOR (MHMS) ...................................... 64 MIXMASTER (MXMS) ......................................................................................................... 65 PLASTIC SPHERE DISPENSER OPERATOR (PLDO) ....................................................... 66 PURCHASING AGENT, FIVE THOUSAND (PA05) ........................................................... 67 PURCHASING AGENT, TEN THOUSAND (PA10) ............................................................ 67 PURCHASING AGENT, TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND (PA25) ........................................ 67 PURCHASING AGENT, FIFTY THOUSAND (PA50) ........................................................ 67 PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN BOSS TYPE 3 (RXB3) ............................................................ 68 PRESCRIBED FIRE CREWMEMBER (RXCM) .................................................................. 68 RAMP MANAGER (RAMP) .................................................................................................. 69 REMOTE AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION TECHNICIAN (RAWS) ....................... 70 SECURITY GUARD, NOT LAW ENFORCEMENT (SECG) .............................................. 72 SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 1 (SEC1) ......................................................................... 73


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Position (Acronym) PageSECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 2 (SEC2) ......................................................................... 74 STRIKE TEAM LEADER MILITARY (STLM) ................................................................... 75 TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (TPIA) ............................................... 76 TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR (TPOP) ............................................................................... 77 WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HANDLER (WHHR) ............................................................ 78 WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HANDLER LEADER (WHLR) ............................................ 79


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Technical Specialist Position Qualifications

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (ACCT)

ASSIGNED TO: Incident "Host" Unit Administrative Functional Area

SUPERVISED BY: "Host" Unit Agency Administrator

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management

LEVEL 3 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System

I-200 Basic Incident Command

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: On-the-job exposure to fire payment processing where applicable*

ORVoucher Examiner Knowledge or Experience

ORUnit Timekeeper

PHYSICAL FITNESS: None

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY:

Buying Team Member (BUYM)

* Requirements contained in Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 6509.13a, Assistant Disbursing Officer Handbook.


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AERIAL OBSERVER (AOBS)

ASSIGNED TO: Appropriate Aviation Manager

SUPERVISED BY: Dispatch Manager or Line Officer

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System

S-270 Basic Air OperationsA-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 Survival

LEVEL 3 I-200 Basic Incident Command System

Local on-the-job orientation or Developed Aerial Observer Training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)AND

Satisfactory performance as an Aerial Observer (AOBS)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: None


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AGENCY AVIATION MILITARY LIAISON (AAML)

ASSIGNED TO: National Interagency Coordination Center

SUPERVISED BY: National Interagency Coordination Center Military Coordinator

TRAINING: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Desirable experience is military backgroundAND EITHER

Helicopter Operations SpecialistOR

Helicopter Pilot Inspector*AND

Satisfactory performance as an Agency Aviation Military Liaison



Helicopter Operations SpecialistHelicopter Pilot Inspector (HPIN)

References are contained in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175) located at the following website: http://www.nifc.gov/news/militaryuse2002.pdf

http://www.nifc.gov/news/militaryuse2002.pdf


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AIR TANKER BASE MANAGER (ATBM)

ASSIGNED TO: Appropriate Aviation Manager

SUPERVISED BY: Appropriate Aviation Manager

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Familiar with the National Airtanker Contract

Familiar with the National Long Term Fire Retardant Contract

LEVEL 3 Geographic Area Air Tanker Base Manager Training

Geographic Area Mixmaster Training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Successful performance as a Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) ANDSatisfactory performance as an Air Tanker

Base Manager (ATBM)PHYSICAL FITNESS: None

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM)


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AIRCRAFT TIMEKEEPER (ATIM)

ASSIGNED TO: Fixed Wing Base

SUPERVISED BY: Appropriate Aviation Supervisor

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 A-107 Aviation Policy and Regulations I

A-111 Flight Payment DocumentI-100 Introduction to Incident

Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire

Suppression Orientation

LEVEL 3 A-104 Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as an Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM)

PHYSICAL FITNESS: None Required

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)


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ASSISTANT CACHE MANAGER (ACMR)

ASSIGNED TO: National Cache System

SUPERVISED BY: Fire Cache Manager


S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation

S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management


CERTIFICATION: Hazmat Certification for 49 CFR

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as Assistant Cache Manager (ACMR)



Cache ManagerCache (Supply Clerk), Supervisory (CAST)


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25.2 - Exhibit 01[--Continued


BATTALION MILITARY LIAISON (BNML)

ASSIGNED TO: Incident Operations Functional Area

SUPERVISED BY: Operations Section Chief, Liaison to Battalion Commander

TRAINING: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Desirable 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: Moderate

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1)

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


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Technical Specialist Position Qualification

BURNED AREA EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM LEADER (BAEL)

ASSIGNED TO: Unit

SUPERVISED BY: Unit Line Officer (FSM 2523 and FSH 2509.13)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Burned Area Emergency

Response Team Training

PREREQUISITE EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory position performance as a Burned Area Emergency Response Team Leader (BAEL)

PHYSICAL FITNESS: *None


*See section 23 of this Handbook, which requires: “Non-operations personnel who have the need to be on the fireline for non-suppression tasks must have the knowledge and skills found in fire safety refresher training, or must be accompanied by someone qualified to be on the fireline.”


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25.2 - Exhibit 01—Continued


BUYING TEAM LEADER (BUYL)


SUPERVISED BY: "Host" Unit Agency Administrator


LEVEL 3 D-110 Dispatch RecorderI-100 Introduction to Incident

Command System I-200 Basic Incident Command

System S-261 Applied Interagency Incident

Business ManagementS-360 Finance/Administrative Unit

Leader Regional 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

CERTIFICATION: Recommended by Regional Director of Acquisitions

AUTHORITY: Federal delegated acquisition authority to obligate Government funds of $100,000 or greater.

PREREQUISITE EXPERIENCE: Federal Delegated acquisition authority to obligate government funds of $100,000 or greater.




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BUYING TEAM MEMBER (BUYM)


SUPERVISED BY: Buying Team Leader (BUYL)


LEVEL 3 National Interagency Buying Team Guide or WorkshopRegional Buying Team WorkshopOn-the-Job Procurement TrainingI-100 Introduction to Incident

Command System I-200 Basic Incident Command

System D-110 Dispatch RecorderS-261 Applied Interagency

Incident Business Management

Purchase Card and Convenience Check Training

AUTHORITY: Maintain micro-purchase authority

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Micro-purchase authorityAND

Recommended by Regional Buying Team Coordinator




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CACHE DEMOBILIZATION SPECIALIST (CDSP)

ASSIGNED TO: National Fire Cache System

SUPERVISED BY: Fire Cache Manager or their representative



LEVEL 3 National Cache Demobilization Specialist Training

I-200 Basic Incident Command System


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Desirable skills include experience in receiving, accounting for and distributing supplies

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Cache

Demobilization Specialist (CDSP)



Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)Assistant Cache Manager (ACMR)

The Task Book for this position is available on the NWCG website at:http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/logistics/cdsp.pdf

http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/logistics/cdsp.pdf


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CACHE SUPPLY CLERK (CASC)


SUPERVISED BY: Supervisory Cache Business System Supply Clerk



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

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Cache Supply

Clerk (CASC)



Cache (Supply) Clerk, Supervisory (CAST)

The Task Book for this position is available on the NWCG website at:http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/logistics/casc.pdf

http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/logistics/casc.pdf


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CACHE (SUPPLY) CLERK, SUPERVISORY (CAST)


SUPERVISED BY: Assistant Fire Cache Manager

TRAINING: LEVEL 1

I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Cache (Supply) Clerk (CASC)AND

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



Cache (Supply) Clerk (CASC)

The Task Book for this position is available on the NWCG website at:http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/logistics/cast.pdf

CAMP CREW BOSS (CACB)

SUPERVISED BY: Facilities Unit Leader


S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression OrientationS-260 Interagency Incident Business Management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Camp Crew Boss



None

http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/logistics/cast.pdf


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COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (COMC)

ASSIGNED TO: Communications Duty Officer and/or Geographic Area Coordinator(s)

SUPERVISED BY: Communications Duty Officer

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Communications Coordinator Course

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Communications Unit Leader (COML)AND

Satisfactory performance as a Communications Coordinator (COMC)



Communications Duty Officer at NIFCCommunications Unit Leader (COML) on a

National Type 1 Team

For a description of the job duties and responsibilities associated with this position, consult chapter 60 of the National Interagency Mobilization Guide: http://www.nifc.gov/news/mobguide/index.html

http://www.nifc.gov/news/mobguide/index.html%20


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CONTRACTING OFFICER (CONO)

ASSIGNED TO: Host Unit Agency Administrator Administration Unit

SUPERVISED BY: Host Unit Agency Administrator



S-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business Management


S-360 Finance/Administration Unit Leader

Incident Procurement Training

CERTIFICATION: Regional Buying Team Coordinator

AUTHORITY: Federal delegated acquisition authority to obligate Government funds of $100,000 or greater.

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




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COMPUTER COORDINATOR (COCO)

ASSIGNED TO: Planning Functional Area

SUPERVISED BY: Resource Unit Leader

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Computer Technical Specialist I-100 Introduction to Incident

Command SystemS-110 Basic Wildland Fire


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated skills include ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot computer equipment problems

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Computer

Coordinator (COCO)




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COMPUTER DATA ENTRY RECORDER (CDER)


SUPERVISED BY: Computer Technical Specialist

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Incident Database Software Training



REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated 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)




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COMPUTER SPECIALIST (CTSP)


SUPERVISED BY: Resource Unit Leader

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Computer Technical Specialist Training



REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Demonstrated skills include ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot computer equipment.

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Computer

Specialist (CTSP)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Computer Coordinator


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CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR)

ASSIGNED TO: Incident Logistics Functional Area

SUPERVISED BY: Contracting Officer


S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression OrientationNational Contracting Officer's Technical Representative Training

CERTIFICATION: Attendance at the National COTR workshopAND

Designated by National Contracting Officer

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Desirable skills are individuals who have completed Contracting Officer's Representative training.

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Contracting

Officer's Technical Representative




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DOZER OPERATOR (DZOP)

ASSIGNED TO: Operations Function


S-130 Basic Firefighter S-190 Basic Fire Behavior

CERTIFICATION: Dozer Operator Certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Satisfactory performance as a Dozer Operator (DZOP)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Tractor Plow Operator

DOZER OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (DZIA)

ASSIGNED TO: Appropriate Operations Supervisor

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-232 Dozer BossS-290 Intermediate Fire

BehaviorCERTIFICATION: Dozer Operator Certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Dozer Operator (DZOP)AND

Satisfactory performance as a Dozer Operator Initial Attack (DZIA)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Tractor/Plow Operator Initial Attack (TPIA)


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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC (EMTB)


SUPERVISED BY: Medical Unit Leader

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-130 Basic FirefighterS-190 Introduction to Wildland

Fire Behavior

CERTIFICATION: Current State certification as an EMT-A or EMT-B

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge 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




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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE (EMTI)



TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Completion of a Department Of Transportation approved EMTI (Intermediate) course.

CERTIFICATION: State Certification as an EMTI

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge and skills of the preceding levels (see EMTB); in addition can perform essential advanced techniques and administer a limited number of medications




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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PARAMEDIC (EMTP)



TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Department of Transportation Emergency Paramedic course (700 hours, requiring 488 hours experience at clinical and internship levels)

CERTIFICATION: State Certification as an EMTP

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated competencies at a Level 3 provider, can administer additional interventions and medications (i.e. at the scene of a cardiac arrest, the EMT Paramedic might administer second line ACLS medications and use an external pacemaker)




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ENGINE OPERATOR (ENOP)


SUPERVISED BY: Single Resource Boss Engine (ENGB)

TRAINING: LEVEL 3 Geographic Area Engine Academy

CERTIFICATION: Appropriate license and endorsements for make and model of engine.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) AND

Satisfactory performance as an Engine Operator

PHYSICAL FITNESS: Arduous


Single Resource Boss Engine (ENGB)Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN)


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EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR (EQPI)


SUPERVISED BY: Equipment Manager



PREREQUISITE EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of 49 CFR part 393, Appendix G, Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

ANDState or Federal training, which qualifies an individual to perform commercial motor vehicle safety inspections.

ORCombination of training and experience totaling at least one year among the following:

a. Truck manufacturer sponsored truck operator and maintenance course.b. Mechanic experience for motor carrier maintenance program.c. Mechanic or Inspector experience at a commercial garage, fleet leasing company, or similar facility.d. Experience as a commercial vehicle inspector for a State or for the Federal Government.

AND


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EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR (EQPI)--CONTINUED

For ability to perform brake inspections:

A combination of brake related experience totaling at least one year which may consist of:

a. Participation in a training program sponsored by a brake or vehicle manufacturer or similar commercial training program designed to train students in brake maintenance or in inspection.b. Experience performing brake maintenance or inspections similar to brake service or inspection task in a motor carrier maintenance program.c. Experience performing brake maintenance or inspection similar to the assigned brake service or inspection task at a commercial garage, fleet leasing company, or similar facility.


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Equipment Manager

FALLER CLASS A (FALA)


SUPERVISED BY: Single Resource (any)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-212 Wildfire Power Saws

CERTIFICATION: Geographic Area chainsaw certification as a Faller A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)



Faller Class B (FALB) Faller Class C (FALC)


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FALLER CLASS B (FALB)


SUPERVISED BY: Single Resource Boss (any)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-212 Wildfire Power Saws

CERTIFICATION: Geographic Area chainsaw certification as a Faller Class B



OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Faller Class C (FALC)

FALLER CLASS C (FALC)


SUPERVISED BY: Single Resource Boss (any)

TRAINING: None

CERTIFICATION: Geographic Area chainsaw certification as a Faller Class C




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


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FIRE CACHE MANAGER (FCMG)


SUPERVISED BY: Geographic Area Coordinator


S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression OrientationS-260 Interagency Incident

Business Management


CERTIFICATION: Hazmat Certification for 49 CFRAND

Approved by Geographic Area Cache Manager

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience working within the National cache system

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Fire Cache

Manager (FCMG)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Assistant Fire Cache Manager (ACMR)

The Task Book for this position is available on the NWCG website at:http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/logistics/fcmg.pdf

http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/logistics/fcmg.pdf


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FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES ADVISOR (FLEA)

ASSIGNED TO: Operations

SUPERVISED BY: Operations Section Chief

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Fireline Explosives and General Blaster Certification

CERTIFICATION: General Blaster qualified with Fireline Explosives Endorsement

ANDThree year re-certification cycle ANDCommercial Drivers License

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

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Fireline

Explosives Advisor (FLEA)




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FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES BLASTER (FLEB)


SUPERVISED BY: Fireline Explosives Advisor (FLEA)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Fireline Explosives and General Blaster Certification

CERTIFICATION: General Blaster qualified with Fireline Explosives endorsement

ANDThree year re-certification cycle

ANDThree active or dry firings per year

ANDCommercial Drivers License

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Fireline Explosives CrewmemberAND

Satisfactory performance as a Fireline Explosives Blaster (FLEB)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Fireline Explosives Advisor (FLEA)


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FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES CREWMEMBER (FLEC)


SUPERVISED BY: Fireline Blaster

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Fireline Explosives

CERTIFICATION: Three year re-certification cycleAND

Three active or dry firings per year

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Fireline Explosives Crewmember (FLEC)



Fireline Explosives Advisor (FLEA) Fireline Explosives Blaster (FLEB)


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FIXED WING BASE MANAGER (FWBM)



TRAINING: LEVEL 1 A-103 FAA NOTAM SystemA-108 Preflight Checklist BriefingA-110 Aviation Transport of

Hazardous MaterialsA-111 Flight Payment Document A-112 Mission Planning and

Flight Request ProcessA-114 Introduction to Human

FactorsA-115 Automated Flight

FollowingA-200 Annual Mishap ReviewA-201 Overview of Safety and

Accident Prevention Programs

A-202 Interagency Aviation Organizations

A-203 Basic AirspaceA-204 Aircraft Capabilities and

LimitationsA-205 Risk AwarenessA-208 Aircraft and Pilot ApprovalI-200 Basic Incident Command

System S-260 Interagency Incident

Business Management

LEVEL 3 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember

Geographic Area Fixed Wing Base Manager training

Geographic Area Intermediate Air Operations


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FIXED WING BASE MANAGER (FWBM)--CONTINUED

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Successful performance as a Ramp Manager (RAMP) ANDSatisfactory performance as a Fixed Wing

Base Manager (FWBM)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM)


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FIXED WING PARKING TENDER (FWPT)



TRAINING: LEVEL 1 A-101 Aviation SafetyA-104 Overview of Aircraft

Capabilities and Limitations

A-109 Aviation Radio Use I-100 Introduction to Incident


Suppression OrientationLocal Ramp Orientation

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT)



Ramp Manager (RAMP)


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FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED OPERATOR (FLIR)


SUPERVISED BY: Situation Unit Leader (SITL)



A-101 Aviation Safety (All Aircraft)

A-113 Crash SurvivalA-204 Aircraft Capabilities & Limitations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Forward Looking Infrared Operator (FLIR)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Infrared Interpreter (IRIN)


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HELICOPTER LONG LINE/REMOTE HOOK SPECIALIST (HELR)



TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-270 Basic Air Operations ANDGeographic Area Approved Long Line Certification Training Program ORS-271 Interagency Helicopter

Crewmember

CERTIFICATION: Annual Certification for Long Line/Remote Hook-up Specialist

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Desirable 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 CURRENCY: Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)


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HELICOPTER RAPPEL SPOTTER (HERS)



TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Interagency Helicopter Rappel Spotter

CERTIFICATION: Approved annually by Regional Helicopter Operations Specialist

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Complete at least 20 minimum helicopter rappels, four of those being operational

ANDTwo seasons of rappel experience

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Helicopter

Rappel Spotter (HERS) OR

Complete at least 20 minimum helicopter rappels, four of those being operational.

ANDHelicopter Manager (HELM)

ANDOne season of rappel experience

ANDSatisfactory position performance as a

Helicopter Rappel Spotter (HERS)



References are contained in the Interagency Helicopter Rappel Guide.


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HELICOPTER RAPPELLER (HRAP)


SUPERVISED BY: Helicopter Rappel Spotter or Helicopter Manager

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Geographic Area Rappel Training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Rappeller (HRAP)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Helicopter Rappel Spotter (HERS)

*References are contained in the Interagency Helicopter Rappel Guide.


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HELISPOT MANAGER (HESM)


SUPERVISED BY: Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) or Helibase Manager (HEB1)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-271 Interagency Helicopter Training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) ANDSatisfactory performance as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Helispot

Manager (HESM)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Helicopter Manager (HELM)


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HELITORCH MANAGER (HTMG)


SUPERVISED BY: Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS) or appropriate Aviation Manager

TRAINING: Level 1 Training in the appropriate ignition devices


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Helitorch Mixmaster (HTMM)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Helitorch

Manager (HTMG)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Helitorch Mixmaster (HTMM)

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


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HELITORCH MIXMASTER (HTMM)


SUPERVISED BY: Helitorch Manager (HTMG)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-271 Interagency Helicopter Crewmember


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Helitorch Mixmaster (HTMM)





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HELITORCH PARKING TENDER (HTPT)


SUPERVISED BY: Helitorch Manager (HTMG)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-271 Interagency Helicopter Crewmember


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) AND

Satisfactory performance as a Helitorch Parking Tender (HTPT)





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INCIDENT MEDICAL ASSISTANT (IMSA)


SUPERVISED BY: Incident Medical Specialist Manager

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Geographic Area Incident Medical Specialist Training

CERTIFICATION: Current State EMT Certification Documented Hepatitis B Vaccination Annual attendance at Geographic Area Medical Specialist Workshop/Training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Incident Medical TechnicianAND

Active with an Emergency Medical ProviderAND

Satisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Assistant (IMSA)

PHYSICAL FITNESS: Light



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INCIDENT MEDICAL MANAGER (IMSM)


SUPERVISED BY: Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Geographic Area Incident Medical Specialist Training

CERTIFICATION: Current State EMT Certification Documented Hepatitis B Vaccination Annual attendance at Geographic Area Medical Specialist Workshop/Training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Incident Medical Assistant (IMSA) AND

Active with an Emergency Medical ProviderAND

Satisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Manager (IMSM)




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INCIDENT MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (IMST)


SUPERVISED BY: Incident Medical Specialist Manager (IMSM)




CERTIFICATION: Current State EMT CertificationDocumented Hepatitis B Vaccination Bi-annual attendance at Geographic Area Incident Medical Specialist Training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Technician (IMST)




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INCIDENT METEOROLOGIST (IMET)

ASSIGNED TO: Planning Function


TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation

S-130 Basic FirefighterS-190 Introduction to Fire

Behavior S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior

LEVEL 3 S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations

S-490 Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: MeteorologistAND

Satisfactory position performance as an Incident Meteorologist (IMET)




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INFRARED DOWNLINK OPERATOR (IRDL)



TRAINING: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Infrared Interpreter (IRIN)AND

Satisfactory position performance as an Infrared Downlink Operator (IRDL)



INFRARED FIELD SPECIALIST (IRFS)

ASSIGNED TO: Planning




S-443 Infrared Interpreter

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Desirable skill is knowledge of Global Positioning System

ANDSatisfactory performance as an Infrared Field

Specialist (IRFS)




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INFRARED INTERPRETER (IRIN)

ASSIGNED TO: Geographic Area Coordination Center




S-443 Infrared Interpreter

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as an Infrared Interpreter (IRIN)



INFRARED REGIONAL COORDINATOR (IRCR)

ASSIGNED TO: Geographic Area Coordination Center


TRAINING: None

CERTIFICATION: Certified by National Infrared Interpreter Program Manager

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) AND

Satisfactory performance as an Infrared Regional Coordinator (IRCR)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Infrared Interpreter (IRIN)


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LOADMASTER (LOAD)


SUPERVISED BY: Helicopter/Helibase Manager

TRAINING: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Helicopter Crewmember (HCRM) AND

Satisfactory performance as a Loadmaster (LOAD)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Helicopter Crewmember (HCRM)


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MAC GROUP COORDINATOR (MCCO)

ASSIGNED TO: Geographic Area Coordination Center or assigned location

SUPERVISED BY: Agency Administrator(s)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 I-400 Advanced Incident Command System

M-480 Multi-Agency Coordinating Group

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Agency Administrator OR

Geographic Area CoordinatorOR

Multi-Agency Coordinating (MAC) Group Member

ANDSatisfactory performance as a MAC Group

Coordinator




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MAC GROUP INFORMATION OFFICER (MCIF)

ASSIGNED TO: Geographic Area Coordination Center or assigned location

SUPERVISED BY: MAC Group Coordinator (MCCO)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System

M-480 Multi-Agency Coordinating Group

LEVEL 3 I-400 Advanced Incident Command System

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Public Information Officer (PIOF) AND

Satisfactory performance as a MAC Group Information Officer (MCIF)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Public Information Officer (PIOF)


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MAFFS AIRTANKER BASE MANAGER (MABM)

ASSIGNED TO: MAFFS Airbase

SUPERVISED BY: MAFFS Liaison Officer

TRAINING: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Successful performance as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) ANDSuccessful performance as a MAFFS Tanker Base Specialist (MABS) ANDSatisfactory performance as a MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM)



Qualification standards for this position are contained within the MAFFS Operating Plan.


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MAFFS TANKER BASE SPECIALIST (MABS)

ASSIGNED TO: MAFFS Airbase

SUPERVISED BY: MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 MAFFS Training Exercise

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Successful performance in any Airbase position ORSuccessful performance as a Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEAT)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager

Qualification standards for this position are contained within the MAFFS Operating Plan.


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MAFFS CLERK (MAFC)

ASSIGNED TO: Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) Unit

SUPERVISED BY: Appropriate MAFFS Supervisor



REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Desirable skills are record keeping, organization ability and communication skills

ANDSatisfactory performance as a MAFFS Clerk

(MAFC)



Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC)Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL)


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MAFFS LIAISON OFFICER (MAFF)


SUPERVISED BY: National Coordination CenterGeographic Area Coordination Center

TRAINING: LEVEL 3 MAFFS Liaison Officer Training

CERTIFICATION: Must be approved by the National Military Liaison Officer

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Prior military experience is desirable, but not a required prerequisite

ANDSatisfactory performance as a MAFFS

Liaison Officer (MAFF)



References for this position are in the MAFFS Operating Plan.


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MILITARY AVIATION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (MAOC)


SUPERVISED BY: Agency Aviation Military Liaison

TRAINING: None

CERTIFICATION: Approved by National Helicopter Specialist

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Helicopter Operations Specialist OR

Helicopter Pilot Inspector (HPIN) AND

Satisfactory performance as a Military Aviation Operations Coordinator (MAOC)



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


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MILITARY CREW LIAISON ADVISOR (MCAD)


SUPERVISED BY: Battalion Military Liaison until assigned to Incident. On incident supervisor is Strike Team Leader Military

TRAINING: None


ANDSuccessful position performance as a

Single Resource Boss Crew (CRWB )PHYSICAL FITNESS: Arduous

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Single Resource Boss Crew (CRWB)


MILITARY HELICOPTER CREWMEMBER (MHEC)

ASSIGNED TO: Operations Aviation Functional Area

SUPERVISED BY: Military Helicopter Manager

TRAINING: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Helicopter Crewmember (HCRM) AND

Satisfactory position performance as a Military Helicopter Crewmember (MHEC)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Helicopter Crewmember (HCRM)



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MILITARY HELICOPTER MANAGER (MHEM)


SUPERVISED BY: Military Helicopter Manager Supervisor (MHMS)

TRAINING: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Helicopter Manager (HELM) AND

Satisfactory performance as a Military Helicopter Manager (MHEM)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Helicopter Manager (HELM)


MILITARY HELICOPTER MANAGER SUPERVISOR (MHMS)


SUPERVISED BY: Military Aviations Operations Coordinator

TRAINING: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Helicopter Operations Specialist OR

Helibase Manager Type 2 (HEB2) AND

Satisfactory performance as a Military Helicopter Manager Supervisor (MHMS)



Helicopter Operations Specialist Helibase Manager Type 2 (HEB2)



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MIXMASTER (MXMS)


SUPERVISED BY: Appropriate Aviation Manager

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-270 Basic Air Operations Familiar with the National Long

Term Fire Retardant Contract

LEVEL 3 Geographic Area Mixmaster Training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Mixmaster (MXMS)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM)


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PLASTIC SPHERE DISPENSER OPERATOR (PLDO)

ASSIGNED TO: Operations/Prescribed Fire Burn Boss

SUPERVISED BY: Firing Boss (FIRB)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Geographic Area Approved Plastic Sphere Training Program


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)





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

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

ASSIGNED TO: Host Unit Agency Administrator Administration Unit

SUPERVISED BY: Host Unit Agency Administrator



S-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business Management


S-360 Finance/Administration Unit Leader

CERTIFICATION: Regional Buying Team Coordinator

AUTHORITY: Federal delegated acquisition authority to obligate Government funds and appropriate authority for the position.

PREREQUISITE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

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




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PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN BOSS TYPE 3 (RXB3)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

LEVEL 3 S-234 Ignition Operations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Prescribed Fire

Burn Boss Type 3 (RXB3)



Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)Fire Use Manager (Any)

PRESCRIBED FIRE CREWMEMBER (RXCM)


S-130 Firefighter TrainingS-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire

Behavior

LEVEL 3 S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use

S-234 Ignition OperationsREQUIRED EXPERIENCE: None


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)

The RXCM serves as a member of a crew working under the immediate supervision of a qualified burn boss (FSH 5109.17 25) on low/moderate complexity prescribed burns in moderate terrain.


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RAMP MANAGER (RAMP)



TRAINING: LEVEL 1 A-105 Aviation Life Support Equipment

A-106 Aviation Mishap Reporting

A-107 Aviation Policy and Regulations I

LEVEL 3 A-110Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials

A-204 Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Successful performance as a Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT)

ANDSatisfactory performance as a Ramp Manager

(RAMP)PHYSICAL FITNESS: None Required

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM)


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REMOTE AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION TECHNICIAN (RAWS)

ASSIGNED TO: Planning

SUPERVISED BY: Incident Meteorologist OR

Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 National Approved RAWS Maintenance Training

I-100 Introduction to Incident Command


S-130 Basic FirefighterS-190 Introduction to Wildland

Fire Behavior

LEVEL 3 S-258 Communications Technician

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Proficiency 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)


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REMOTE AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION TECHNICIAN (RAWS)--CONTINUED

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

Class B Commercial Driver’s License and experience driving while towing a 34-foot 5th wheel trailer

ANDQualified and experienced operating a 4X4 or

ATV vehicle ANDProficiency with radios (programming,

changing settings, using repeaters, tones, etc.)

ANDSatisfactory position performance as a

Remote Automated Weather Station Technician

PHYSICAL FITNESS:


Light

None


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SECURITY GUARD, NOT LAW ENFORCEMENT (SECG)


SUPERVISED BY: Security Manager (SECM). If the Security Manager is a private contractor, contractor must provide supervisor who will provide direct supervision to contract personnel.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Personnel 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.

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command

S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression OrientationTraining as required within the state of the incident for peace officer status or security guard licensing as appropriate.

CERTIFICATION: Licensed 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 EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Security Guard (SECG)



AD hiring authority and procurement of private services may be used for this position.


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SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 1 (SEC1)


SUPERVISED BY: Security Manager (SECM)

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) CITP or NRPT

I-100 Introduction to Incident Command


CERTIFICATION: Certification as Criminal Investigator or Law Enforcement Officer

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory position performance as a Security Specialist Level 1 (SEC1)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Security Manager (SECM)

AD hiring authority and procurement of private services may not be used for this position.


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SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 2 (SEC2)


SUPERVISED BY: Appropriate Logistics Supervisor

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 Forest Protection Officer trainingI-100 Introduction to Incident



CERTIFICATION: Annual recertification as a Forest Protection Officer

AUTHORITY: Not authorized or equipped to carry firearms, serve warrants, or conduct searches and seizures. Authority to enforce federal criminal laws and regulations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory position performance as a Security Specialist Level 2 (SEC2)



AD hiring authority and procurement of private services may not be used for this position.


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STRIKE TEAM LEADER MILITARY (STLM)


SUPERVISED BY: Battalion Military Liaison

TRAINING: None


ANDSatisfactory performance as a Strike

Team Leader Crew (STCR)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR)


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TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (TPIA)

ASSIGNED TO: Operations Functional Area

SUPERVISED BY: Appropriate Operations Supervisor, Incident Commander Type 4 or 5 or may work independently

TRAINING: LEVEL 1 S-233 Tractor/Plow Boss S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior

CERTIFICATION: Local Tractor Plow Operator Certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Tractor Plow Operator (TPOP)AND

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


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Dozer Operator Initial Attack (DZIA)


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TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR (TPOP)

ASSIGNED TO: Operations Functional Area

SUPERVISED BY: Tractor Plow Boss or Strike Team Leader, Plow


S-130 Basic FirefighterS-190 Introduction to Fire

Behavior

CERTIFICATION: Local Tractor Plow Operator Certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Tractor Plow Operator (TPOP)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Dozer Operator (DZOP)


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WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HANDLER (WHHR)

ASSIGNED TO: Geographic Area Cache





REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Desirable to have experience working within the National Cache System


Warehouse Materials Handler (WHHR)



The Task Book for this position is available on the NWCG website at:http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/logistics/whrr.pdf

http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/logistics/whrr.pdf


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WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HANDLER LEADER (WHLR)

ASSIGNED TO: Geographic Area Cache


TRAINING:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory performance as a Warehouse Materials Handler (WHHR)


Warehouse Materials Handler Leader (WHLR)


OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Warehouse Materials Handler (WHHR)

The Task Book for this position is available on the NWCG website at:http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/logistics/whlr.pdf

http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/logistics/whlr.pdf

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