FOREST SERVICE FIRE AND AVIATION QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE CHAPTER 2, PART 2- QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS

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1 FOREST SERVICE FIRE AVIATION QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE CHAPTER 2, PART 2- QUALIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS Effective Date: February 28, 2011, Updated December 1, 2012 Update Includes: Add: Geospatial Analyst, page 46 Delete: Infrared Downlink Operator (IRDL) Infrared Field Specialist (IRFS) Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) MAFFs Clerk (MAFC) Clarify training requirements and approvals for ESF Positions Updated training and certification requirements for: Incident Medical Specialist Assistant (IMSA) Incident Medical Manager (IMSM) Incident Medical Technician (IMST)

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, A listing of approved titles and position job codes of identified technical specialists can be found on the Incident Qualifications and Certification System website: 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. FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 2

3 INDEX TO TECHNICAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS Position (Acronym) Page ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (ACCT)... 6 AERIAL OBSERVER (AOBS)... 7 AGENCY AVIATION MILITARY LIAISON (AAML)... 8 AIRTANKER BASE MANAGER (ATBM)... 9 AIRCRAFT TIMEKEEPER (ATIM) ASSISTANT CACHE MANAGER (ACMR) BATTALION MILITARY LIAISON (BNML) BURNED AREA EMERGENCY RESPONSE SPECIALIST (BAES)..13 BUYING 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).. 28 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ADVANCED(EMTI) EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PARAMEDIC (EMTP) 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) FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 3

4 INDEX TO TECHNICAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS Position (Acronym) Page GEOSPATAL ANALYST 46 HELICOPTER 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 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 LIAISON OFFICER (MAFF) MILITARY AVIATION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (MAOC) MILITARY CREW LIAISON ADVISOR (MCAD) MIXMASTER (MXMS) PLASTIC SPHERE DISPENSER OPERATOR (PLDO) PURCHASING AGENT, FIVE THOUS (PA05) PURCHASING AGENT, TEN THOUS (PA10) PURCHASING AGENT, TWENTY-FIVE THOUS (PA25) PURCHASING AGENT, FIFTY THOUS (PA50) PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN BOSS TYPE 3 (RXB3) PRESCRIBED FIRE CREWMEMBER (RXCM) FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 4

5 INDEX TO TECHNICAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS Position (Acronym) Page RAMP 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 HLER (WHHR) WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HLER LEADER (WHLR) FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 5

6 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (ACCT) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* I-200 Basic Incident Command S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management On-the-job exposure to fire payment processing where applicable** OR Voucher Examiner Knowledge or Experience OR Unit Timekeeper Buying Team Member (BUYM) * Online training at: ** Requirements contained in Forest Service Handbook (FSH) a, Assistant Disbursing Officer Handbook. FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 6

7 AERIAL OBSERVER (AOBS) A-101 Aviation Safety (All Aircraft) A-105 Aviation Life Support Equipment A-106 Aviation Mishap Reporting A-107 Aviation Policy and Regulations 1 A-109 Aviation Radio Use A-113 Crash Survival For 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) Satisfactory performance as an Aerial Observer (AOBS) I-200 Basic Incident Command System S-270 Basic Air Operations Local on-the-job orientation or Developed Aerial Observer Training FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 7

8 AGENCY AVIATION MILITARY LIAISON (AAML) Desirable experience is military background EITHER Helicopter Operations Specialist OR Helicopter Pilot Inspector* Satisfactory performance as an Agency Aviation Military Liaison Required Helicopter Operations Specialist Helicopter Pilot Inspector (HPIN) *References are contained in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175) located at the following website: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 8

9 AIRTANKER BASE MANAGER (ATBM) A-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 System S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management Airtanker Base Manager Workshop (Triennial requirement)*** Desirable skills include familiarity with the National Airtanker contract Familiarity with the National Long Term Fire Retardant contract Satisfactory performance as a Ramp Manager (RAMP) Successful performance as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM) Geographic Area Airtanker Base Manager Training Geographic Area Mixmaster Training Geographic Area Fixed Wing Base Manager Training Contracting Officer Representative Training *Online training at: **Online training at: ***Reference Interagency Airtanker Base Operations Guide at: Taskbook for this position is located at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 9

10 AIRCRAFT TIMEKEEPER (ATIM) A-107 Aviation Policy and Regulations I* Aviation Business System Training** I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System*** Satisfactory performance as an Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM) Required Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM) A-104 Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations *Online training at: **Online training at: ***Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 10

11 ASSISTANT CACHE MANAGER (ACMR) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Hazmat Certification for 49 CFR Experience working in the National Cache System Familiarity with the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Familiarity with the National Interagency Cache Business System (ICBS) Satisfactory performance as Assistant Cache Manager (ACMR) Cache Manager Cache (Supply Clerk), Supervisory (CAST) Material Handler Leader (WHLR) I-200 Basic Incident Command System I-300 Intermediate Incident Command Task Book available at: * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 11

12 RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher BATTALION MILITARY LIAISON (BNML) Desirable skills are ability to deal with individuals from multiple organizations and prior military experience Operations Section Chief Type 1 Satisfactory performance as a Battalion Military Liaison (BNML) Moderate Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) References are contained in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175) FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 12

13 BURNED AREA EMERGENCY RESPONSE SPECIALIST (BAES) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (required annually AFTER initial S-130) S-130 Firefighter Training S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior Satisfactory performance as a Burned Area Emergency Response Specialist (BAES) Light Burned 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) FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 13

14 BUYING TEAM LEADER (BUYL) : I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Recommended by Regional Director of Acquisitions Federal Delegated acquisition authority to obligate government funds of $100,000 or greater. Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) D-110 Dispatch Recorder I-200 Basic Incident Command System S-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business Management S-360 Finance/Administrative Unit Leader Regional Buying Team Workshop National Interagency Buying Team Guide or Workshop On-the-Job Procurement Training Purchase Card and Convenience Check training National Interagency Buying Team Guide or Workshop * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 14

15 BUYING TEAM MEMBER (BUYM) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management Micro-purchase authority Recommended by Regional Buying Team Coordinator Buying Team Leader (BUYL) National Interagency Buying Team Guide or Workshop Regional Buying Team Workshop On-the-Job Procurement Training I-200 Basic Incident Command System D-110 Dispatch Recorder S-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business Management Purchase Card and Convenience Check Training * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 15

16 CACHE DEMOBILIZATION SPECIALIST (CDSP) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline National Cache Demobilization Specialist Training REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Hazmat Certification for 49 CFR Desirable skills include experience in receiving, accounting for and distributing supplies and familiarity with the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Satisfactory performance as a Cache Demobilization Specialist (CDSP) Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM) Assistant Cache Manager (ACMR) Material Handler Leader (WHLR) I-200 Basic Incident Command System I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System Task Book available at: * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 16

17 CACHE SUPPLY CLERK (CASC) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline Experience with computer applications and processing including the National Interagency Cache Business System (ICBS) Familiarity with the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Satisfactory performance as a Cache Supply Clerk (CASC) Cache (Supply) Clerk, Supervisory (CAST) Cache (Supply) Clerk, Supervisory (CAST) Task Book available at: * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 17

18 CACHE (SUPPLY) CLERK, SUPERVISORY (CAST) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* Experience with computer applications and processing including the National Interagency Cache Business System (ICBS) Familiarity with the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Cache (Supply) Clerk (CASC) Satisfactory performance as Cache (Supply) Clerk, Supervisory (CAST) PHYSICAL FITNESS Cache (Supply) Clerk (CASC) I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System Task Book available at: * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 18

19 CAMP CREW BOSS (CACB) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management Satisfactory performance as a Camp Crew Boss * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 19

20 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (COMC) IS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction N9044 Communications Coordinator Course Communications Unit Leader (COML) Satisfactory performance as a Communications Coordinator (COMC) Communications Duty Officer at NIFC Communications 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: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 20

21 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CONO) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management S-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business Management REQUIRED AUTHORITY Federal delegated acquisition authority to obligate Government funds of $100,000 or greater. PHYSICAL FITNESS I-200 Basic Incident Command System S-360 Finance/Administration Unit Leader Incident Procurement Training * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 21

22 COMPUTER COORDINATOR (COCO) N9003 Computer Technical Specialist I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* Demonstrated skills include ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot computer equipment problems Satisfactory performance as a Computer Coordinator (COCO) * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 22

23 COMPUTER DATA ENTRY RECORDER (CDER) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* Demonstrated skills include proficiency in the use of word processing, database applications and communication software as well as experience working in a Windows environment. Satisfactory performance as a Computer Data Entry Recorder (CDER) Incident Database Software Training * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 23

24 COMPUTER SPECIALIST (CTSP) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* Demonstrated skills include ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot computer equipment. Satisfactory performance as a Computer Specialist (CTSP) PHYSICAL FITNESS Required Computer Coordinator Computer Technical Specialist Training * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 24

25 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* National Contracting Officer's Technical Representative Training REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Attendance at the National COTR workshop Designated by National Contracting Officer Desirable skills are individuals who have completed Contracting Officer's Representative training. Satisfactory performance as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 25

26 DOZER OPERATOR (DZOP) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (required annually AFTER initial S-130) S-130 Basic Firefighter S-190 Basic Fire Behavior CERTIFICATION Dozer Operator Certification Satisfactory performance as a Dozer Operator (DZOP) Moderate Tractor Plow Operator * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 26

27 DOZER OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (DZIA) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (required annually AFTER initial S-130)S-232 Dozer Boss S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior CERTIFICATION Dozer Operator Certification Dozer Operator (DZOP) Satisfactory performance as a Dozer Operator Initial Attack (DZIA) Moderate Tractor/Plow Operator Initial Attack (TPIA) FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 27

28 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC (EMTB) S-130 Basic Firefighter S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior CERTIFICATION Current State (of origin) certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. May also require local certification in some jurisdictions. 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 required Advanced EMT (EMTA) Paramedic. (EMTP) Basic Trauma Life Support Incident Medical Specialist Training Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 28

29 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE (EMTI) CERTIFICATION Current State (of origin) certification as an EMTI. May also require local certification in some jurisdictions. Knowledge and skills of the preceding levels; in addition can perform essential advanced techniques and administer a limited number of medications Required Paramedic (EMTP) Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 29

30 PARAMEDIC (EMTP) REQUIRED LICENSE Current State (of origin) certification as a Paramedic. May also require local certification in some jurisdictions. required Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 30

31 ENGINE OPERATOR (ENOP) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher REQUIRED LICENSE Appropriate license and endorsements for make and model of engine Training as required in FSM with regards to Lights & Siren use. Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Satisfactory performance as an Engine Operator PHYSICAL FITNESS Arduous Single Resource Boss Engine (ENGB) Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN) Geographic Area Engine Academy Task Book available at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 31

32 FALLER CLASS A (FALA) S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (required annually AFTER initial S-130) RT-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw Refresher (Every three years after certification) REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Initial chain saw certification and triennial re-certification Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Arduous The sawyer certification system outlined in FSH , (sec , b, 4(a-d)), and Regional Supplement, is used in the certification process for the Forest Service. FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 32

33 FALLER CLASS B (FALB) S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (required annually AFTER initial S-130) RT-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw Refresher (Every three years after initial training) REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Initial chain saw certification and triennial re-certification : Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Arduous The sawyer certification system outlined in FSH , (sec , b, 4(a-d)), and Regional Supplement, is used in the certification process for the Forest Service. FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 33

34 FALLER CLASS C (FALC) Geographic Area Chainsaw Refresher (Initial and every three years) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (required annually AFTER initial S-130) REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Initial chain saw certification and triennial re-certification Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Arduous The sawyer certification system outlined in FSH , (sec , b, 4(a-d)), Regional Supplement, is used in the certification process for the Forest Service. FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 34

35 EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION # 4 PRIMARY LEADER (ESFL) I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System I-400 Advanced Incident Command System IS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction N-9033, Emergency Support Function 4 (ESF4) REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Regional ESF #4 Coordinator approval Successful position performance as a ESF #4 Primary Leader US Forest Service Agency Personnel Satisfactory position performance as a ESF #4 Primary Leader Satisfactory performance as an Incident Command System Command or General Staff position at the Type 1 or 2 level OR Geographic Area Coordinator Regional/Area Fire Program Manager Forest Fire Management Officer Forest Supervisor District Ranger Required Emergency Support Function #4 Wildland Support (ESFW) Task Book available at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 35

36 EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION # 4 WILDL SUPPORT (ESFW) I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System I-400 Advanced Incident Command System IS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction N-9033, ESF #4 Training Course REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Regional ESF #4 Coordinator approval Successful position performance as a ESF #4 Wildland Support Satisfactory position performance as a ESF #4 Wildland Support US Forest Service Forest Fire Management Officer, OR US Forest Service National or Regional/Area Fire Program Specialist OR Department of Interior Fire Management Officer OR Department of Interior Fire Program Specialist OR Supervisory Dispatcher Required ESF4 Primary Leader (ESFL) Taskbook available at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 36

37 EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION # 4 STRUCTURE SUPPORT (ESFS) I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System I-400 Advanced Incident Command System IS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction N-9033, ESF #4 Training Course Served as Chief Officer in a Structure Fire Department OR USFA Fire Program Specialist OR USFA Training Specialist Satisfactory position performance as ESF #4 Structure Support (ESFS) Required ESF4 Administrative Support (ESFA) Taskbook available at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 37

38 EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION # 4 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (ESFA) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System IS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction N-9056, Introduction to ESF #4 Experience working with Incident Management Teams, interagency cooperators, and additional support organizations (local, county, State, Federal, National Guard, Military, Tribal Government, or FEMA) Skill in word processing and spreadsheet Applications Successful position performance as ESF #4 Administrative Support (ESFA) Required ESF4 Primary Leader (ESFL) ESF4 Wildland Support (ESFW) ESF4 Structure Support (ESFS) N-9033, ESF #4 Training Course Taskbook available at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 38

39 FIRE CACHE MANAGER (FCMG) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* 32 Hours Supervisory training (USFS Corporate Training or L-380) REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Hazmat Certification for 49 CFR Approved by Geographic Area Cache Manager Experience working within the National cache system Experience with the National Interagency Cache Business System (ICBS) Familiarity with the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Satisfactory performance as a Fire Cache Manager (FCMG) PHYSICAL FITNESS Required Assistant Fire Cache Manager (ACMR) Task Book available at: * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 39

40 FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES ADVISOR (FLEA) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Fireline Explosives and General Blaster Certification REQUIRED CERTIFICATION General Blaster qualified with Fireline Explosives Endorsement Triennial re-certification Commercial Drivers License Fireline Blaster (minimum of 2 complex and 3 total assignments as a Fireline Blaster) Satisfactory performance as a Fireline Explosives Advisor (FLEA) Light FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 40

41 FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES BLASTER (FLEB) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Fireline Explosives and General Blaster Certification REQUIRED CERTIFICATION LICENSE General Blaster qualified with Fireline Explosives endorsement Triennial re-certification Three active or dry firings per year Commercial Drivers License Fireline Explosives Crewmember Satisfactory performance as a Fireline Explosives Blaster (FLEB) Arduous Fireline Explosives Advisor (FLEA) FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 41

42 FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES CREWMEMBER (FLEC) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Fireline Explosives Training REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Triennial re-certification Three active or dry firings per year Satisfactory performance as a Fireline Explosives Crewmember (FLEC) Arduous Fireline Explosives Advisor (FLEA) Fireline Explosives Blaster (FLEB) FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 42

43 FIXED WING BASE MANAGER (FWBM) A-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 System S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management Satisfactory performance as a Ramp Manager (RAMP) Successful performance as a Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) Required Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM) Ramp Manager (RAMP) Geographic Area Fixed Wing Base Manager training Geographic Area Intermediate Air Operations *Online training at: **Online training at: Task book for this position is located at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 43

44 FIXED WING PARKING TENDER (FWPT) A-101 Aviation Safety* A-104 Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations* A-109 Aviation Radio Use* I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System** Satisfactory performance as a Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT) Required Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM) Ramp Manager (RAMP) Local Ramp Orientation *Online training at: ** Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 44

45 FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED OPERATOR (FLIR) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* A-101 Aviation Safety (All Aircraft) A-113 Crash Survival A-204 Aircraft Capabilities & Limitations Satisfactory performance as a Forward Looking Infrared Operator (FLIR) Required Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 45

46 GEOSPATIAL ANALYST (GSAN) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* S-495 Geospatial Fire Analysis, Interpretation and Application Satisfactory performance as a Geospatial Analyst (GSAN) Required * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 46

47 HELICOPTER LONG LINE/REMOTE HOOK SPECIALIST (HELR) A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials (Must attend every three years) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher S-270 Basic Air Operations A-219 Interagency Helicopter Transport of External Loads (Every three years) OR S-271 Interagency Helicopter Crewmember Desirable skills are having worked around rotor wing aircraft (i.e., Helicopter Crewmember) Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Long Line/Remote Hook Specialist (HELR) Arduous Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 47

48 HELICOPTER RAPPEL SPOTTER (HERS) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher FS-506 Helicopter Rappel Spotter RT-506FS Annual Helicopter Rappel Spotter Refresher, required annually after initial training Satisfactory position performance as a Helicopter Manager (HMGB) Satisfactory position performance as a Helicopter Rappel Spotter (HERS) PHYSICAL FITNESS Arduous Reference materials are contained in the Interagency Helicopter Rappel Guide. FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 48

49 HELICOPTER RAPPELLER (HRAP) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher FS-505 Helicopter Rappeller RT-505FS Annual Helicopter Rappeller Refresher Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Rappeller (HRAP) Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Crewmember trainee (HECM t) PHYSICAL FITNESS Arduous * Online training at: Reference materials are contained in the Interagency Helicopter Rappel Guide. FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 49

50 HELITORCH MANAGER (HTMG) A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material (Must attend every three years) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher N-9012 Helitorch Manager RT-9012 Annual Helitorch Manager Refresher Training, required annually after initial training. Training in the appropriate ignition devices Satisfactory performance as a Helitorch Mixmaster (HTMM) Satisfactory performance as a Helitorch Manager (HTMG) Moderate Helitorch Mixmaster (HTMM) Reference materials are contained in the Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide (NFES 1080). FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 50

51 HELITORCH MIXMASTER (HTMM) : A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material (Must attend every three years) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher N-9012 Helitorch Manager RT-9012 Annual Helitorch Manager Refresher, required annually after initial training Satisfactory performance as a Helitorch Mixmaster (HTMM) PHYSICAL FITNESS Light * Online training at: Reference materials are contained in the Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide (NFES 1080). FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 51

52 HELITORCH PARKING TENDER (HTPT) : A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material (Every three years) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher S-271 Interagency Helicopter Crewmember N-9012 Helitorch Manager RT-9012 Annual Helitorch Manager Refresher, required annually after initial training Satisfactory position performance as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Satisfactory performance as a Helitorch Parking Tender (HTPT) Moderate Reference materials are contained in the Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide (NFES 1080). FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 52

53 INCIDENT MEDICAL SPECIALIST ASSISTANT (IMSA) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* N9013 Geographic Area Medical Specialist Workshop REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Current State EMT Certification Satisfactory performance as a Incident Medical Technician (IMST) Active with an Emergency Medical Provider Satisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Assistant (IMSA) Light Incident Medical Specialist Manager (IMSM) S-359 Medical Unit Leader * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 53

54 INCIDENT MEDICAL MANAGER (IMSM) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* IS-800 National Response Framework, An Introduction N-9013 Incident Medical Specialist RT-130 Annual Fireline Refresher RT-9013 Incident Medical Specialist Refresher (required annually after initial course) REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Current State EMT Certification Satisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Assistant (IMSA) Active with an Emergency Medical Provider Satisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Manager (IMSM) Light Incident Medical Specialist Assistant (IMSA) Medical Unit Leader (MEDL) S-350 Medical Unit Leader * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 54

55 INCIDENT MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (IMST) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* I-200 Basic Incident Command System N-9013 Incident Medical Specialist RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher RT-9013 Incident Medical Specialist Refresher (required annually after initial course) S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation S-130 Firefighter Training S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Current State EMT Certification Satisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Technician (IMST) Light Incident Medical Specialist Assistant (IMSA)Incident Medical Specialist Manager (IMSM) S-359 Medical Unit Leader * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 55

56 INCIDENT METEOROLOGIST (IMET) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* S-130 Basic Firefighter S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior Meteorologist Satisfactory performance as an Incident Meteorologist (IMET) Required S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations S-490 Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 56

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60 INFRARED REGIONAL COORDINATOR (IRCR) REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Designated, annually, by the National Infrared Interpreter Program Manager Satisfactory performance as an Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) Satisfactory performance as an Infrared Regional Coordinator (IRCR) Required Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 60

61 INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT (INTS) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* Satisfactory performance as an Intelligence Support Required Intelligence Support (INTS) Training Weather 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) Software D-110 Dispatch Recorder I-200 Basic Incident Command System S-130 Firefighter Training S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior * Online training at: Taskbook available at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 61

62 MAC GROUP COORDINATOR (MCCO) : IS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction Satisfactory performance as a MAC Group Coordinator Required I-400 Advanced Incident Command System M-480 Multi-Agency Coordinating Group FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 62

63 MAC GROUP INFORMATION OFFICER (MCIF) IS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System Satisfactory performance as a Public Information Officer. Type 2 (PIO2) Satisfactory performance as a MAC Group Information Officer (MCIF) Required Public Information Officer, Type 1 (PIO1) I-400 Advanced Incident Command System M-480 Multi-Agency Coordinating Group FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 63

64 MAFFS AIRTANKER BASE MANAGER (MABM) MAFFS Training Exercise or MAFFS Activation (recurrent training) Satisfactory performance as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) Satisfactory performance as a MAFFS Tanker Base Specialist (MABS) Satisfactory performance as a MABM Trainee at MAFFS Training (Ref. MAFFS Ops. Plan) Satisfactory performance as a MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM) MAFFS Tanker Base Specialist (MABS) Reference materials for this position are contained within the MAFFS Operating Plan. FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 64

65 MAFFS AIRTANKER BASE SPECIALIST (MABS) MAFFS Training Exercise Satisfactory performance in any Airbase position OR Satisfactory performance as a Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEAT) Satisfactory performance as a MAFFS Airtanker Base Specialist (MABS) MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager Reference materials for this position are contained within the MAFFS Operating Plan. FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 65

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67 MAFFS Liaison Officer Training MAFFS LIAISON OFFICER (MAFF) CERTIFICATION Approved by the National Military Liaison Officer Prior military experience is desirable, but not a required prerequisite Satisfactory performance as a MAFFS Liaison Officer (MAFF) Required Reference materials for this position are in the MAFFS Operating Plan. FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 67

68 MILITARY AVIATION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (MAOC) REQUIRED CERTIFICATION Approved by National Helicopter Specialist Qualified as a Helicopter Operations Specialist OR Qualified as a Helicopter Pilot Inspector (HPIN) Satisfactory performance as a Military Aviation Operations Coordinator (MAOC) Required Reference materials for this position are in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175). FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 68

69 MILITARY CREW LIAISON ADVISOR (MCAD) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Prior military experience is desirable, but not a required prerequisite Successful position performance as a Single Resource Boss Crew (CRWB) Satisfactory performance as a Military Crew Liaison Advisor (MCAD) Arduous Single Resource Boss Crew (CRWB) Reference materials for this position are in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175). FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 69

70 S-270 Basic Air Operations MIXMASTER (MXMS) Satisfactory performance as a Retardant Crewmember Satisfactory performance as a Mixmaster (MXMS) PHYSICAL FITNESS Required Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager MABM Geographic Area Mixmaster Training FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 70

71 PLASTIC SPHERE DISPENSER OPERATOR (PLDO) A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material (Must attend every three years) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher N-9016 Plastic Sphere Dispenser RT-9016 Annual Plastic Sphere Dispenser Refresher, required annually after initial training Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Successful position performance as a PLDO Required Geographic Area Mixmaster Training Reference materials are contained in the Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide (NFES 1080). FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 71

72 PURCHASING AGENT, FIVE THOUS (PA05) PURCHASING AGENT, TEN THOUS (PA10) PURCHASING AGENT, TWENTY-FIVE THOUS (PA25) PURCHASING AGENT, FIFTY THOUS (PA50) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* Federal delegated acquisition authority to obligate Government funds and appropriate authority for the positions. Required I-200 Basic Incident Command System S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management S-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business Management S-360 Finance/Administration Unit Leader * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 72

73 PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN BOSS TYPE 3 (RXB3) : RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Satisfactory performance as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 3 (RXB3) PHYSICAL FITNESS Moderate Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1) Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL) S-234 Ignition Operations Task Book is available at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 73

74 PRESCRIBED FIRE CREWMEMBER (RXCM) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher S-130 Firefighter Training S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Moderate Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use S-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. * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 74

75 A-105 Aviation Life Support Equipment* A-106 Aviation Mishap Reporting* A-107 Aviation Policy and Regulations I* S-270 Basic Air Operations RAMP MANAGER (RAMP) Satisfactory performance as a Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT) Satisfactory performance as a Ramp Manager (RAMP) Required Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT) MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM) A-110Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials* A-204 Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations* *Online training located at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 75

76 REMOTE AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION TECHNICIAN (RAWS) : I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* I-200 Basic Incident Command System N-9035 National Approved RAWS Maintenance Training RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (required annually AFTER initial S-130)S-130 Basic Firefighter S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Proficiency with the ASCADS System and experience with RAWS and REMS equipment Knowledge of fire weather observation procedures and weather station location recommendations (per PMS and and the Fire Weather Observers Handbook #494, 1976) Light S-258 Communications Technician * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 76

77 RETARDANT CREWMEMBER (RTCM) A-101 Aviation Safety* A-104 Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations* I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System** Satisfactory performance as a Retardant Crewmember Required Mixmaster (MXMS) Geographic Area Mixmaster Training *Online training at: ** Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 77

78 SECURITY GUARD, NOT LAW ENFORCEMENT (SECG) 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. I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* Training 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. Satisfactory performance as a Security Guard (SECG) Required AD hiring authority and procurement of private services may be used for this position. * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 78

79 SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 1 (SEC1) : Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigator or Land Management Police Training Programs I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* 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. Satisfactory position performance as a Security Specialist Level 1 (SEC1) Required Security Manager (SECM) AD hiring authority and procurement of private services may not be used for this position. * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 79

80 SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 2 (SEC2) Forest Protection Officer training I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* 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. Satisfactory position performance as a Security Specialist Level 2 (SEC2) Required AD hiring authority and procurement of private services may not be used for this position. * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 80

81 SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC (SMEC) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use CERTIFICATION Fork Lift Operator Experience working within the National Cache System Small Engine Shop Satisfactory performance as a Small Engine Mechanic (SMEC) Required * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 81

82 STRIKE TEAM LEADER MILITARY (STLM) : IS-800 National Response Plan (NRP), An Introduction RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Prior military experience is desirable, but not a required prerequisite Satisfactory performance as a Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR) Arduous Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR) FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 82

83 TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (TPIA) RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (required annually AFTER initial S-130) S-233 Tractor/Plow Boss S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior CERTIFICATION Local Tractor Plow Operator Certification Tractor Plow Operator (TPOP) Satisfactory position performance as a Tractor Plow Operator Initial Attack (TPIA) Moderate Dozer Operator Initial Attack (DZIA) FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 83

84 TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR (TPOP) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (required annually AFTER initial S-130) S-130 Basic Firefighter S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior CERTIFICATION Local Tractor Plow Operator Certification Satisfactory performance as a Tractor Plow Operator (TPOP) Moderate Dozer Operator (DZOP) * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 84

85 WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HLER (WHHR) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline CERTIFICATION Hazmat Certification for 49 CFR Desirable to have experience working within the National Cache System Experience working with the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Experience working with the National Interagency Cache Business System (ICBS) Successful position performance as a Warehouse Materials Handler (WHHR) Required Task Book available at: * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 85

86 WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HLER LEADER (WHLR) I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System* I-200 Basic Incident Command System Satisfactory performance as a Warehouse Materials Handler (WHHR) Successful position performance as a Warehouse Materials Handler Leader (WHLR) Required Warehouse Materials Handler (WHHR) I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System National Cache Demobilization Specialist Training Task Book available at: * Online training at: FSFAQG, Updated 4/6/12 Page 86