FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS (WO) WASHINGTON, DC

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1 Page 1 of 79 FOREST SERVICE HBOOK NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS (WO) WASHINGTON, DC FSH FIRE AVIATION MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS HBOOK Amendment No.: Effective Date: June 19, 2006 Duration: This amendment is effective until superseded or removed.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 The last amendment to this Handbook was to _ New Document 79 Pages Superseded Document(s) by Issuance Number and Effective Date Digest: (Amendment , 06/10/2005) 93 Pages Makes minor edits throughout the chapter Removes incident command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.

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3 Page 3 of 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, A listing of approved titles and position job codes of identified technical specialists can be found on the Incident Qualifications and Certification System website:

4 Page 4 of Exhibit 01 INDEX TO TECHNICAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS Position (Acronym) Page ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (ACCT)... 7 AERIAL OBSERVER (AOBS)... 8 AGENCY AVIATION MILITARY LIAISON (AAML)... 9 AIR TANKER BASE MANAGER (ATBM) AIRCRAFT TIMEKEEPER (ATIM) ASSISTANT CACHE MANAGER (ACMR) BATTALION MILITARY LIAISON (BNML) BURNED AREA EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM LEADER (BAEL) 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 BASIC (EMTB) EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE (EMTI) EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PARAMEDIC (EMTP) ENGINE OPERATOR (ENOP) EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR (EQPI) FALLER CLASS A (FALA) FALLER CLASS B (FALB) FALLER CLASS C (FALC) 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) HELICOPTER LONG LINE/REMOTE HOOK SPECIALIST (HELR)... 42

5 Page 5 of 79 INDEX TO TECHNICAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS Position (Acronym) Page HELICOPTER RAPPEL SPOTTER (HERS) HELICOPTER RAPPELLER (HRAP) HELISPOT MANAGER (HESM) HELITORCH MANAGER (HTMG) HELITORCH MIXMASTER (HTMM) HELITORCH PARKING TENDER (HTPT) INCIDENT MEDICAL ASSISTANT (IMSA) INCIDENT MEDICAL MANAGER (IMSM) INCIDENT MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (IMST) INCIDENT METEOROLOGIST (IMET) INFRARED DOWNLINK OPERATOR (IRDL) INFRARED FIELD SPECIALIST (IRFS) INFRARED INTERPRETER (IRIN) INFRARED REGIONAL COORDINATOR (IRCR) LOADMASTER (LOAD) MAC GROUP COORDINATOR (MCCO) MAC GROUP INFORMATION OFFICER (MCIF) MAFFS AIRTANKER BASE MANAGER (MABM) MAFFS TANKER BASE SPECIALIST (MABS) MAFFS CLERK (MAFC) MAFFS LIAISON OFFICER (MAFF) MILITARY AVIATION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (MAOC) MILITARY CREW LIAISON ADVISOR (MCAD) MILITARY HELICOPTER CREWMEMBER (MHEC) MILITARY HELICOPTER MANAGER (MHEM) MILITARY HELICOPTER MANAGER SUPERVISOR (MHMS) 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) RAMP MANAGER (RAMP) REMOTE AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION TECHNICIAN (RAWS) SECURITY GUARD, NOT LAW ENFORCEMENT (SECG) SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 1 (SEC1)... 73

6 Page 6 of 79 INDEX TO TECHNICAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS Position (Acronym) Page SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 2 (SEC2) STRIKE TEAM LEADER MILITARY (STLM) TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (TPIA) TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR (TPOP) WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HLER (WHHR) WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HLER LEADER (WHLR)... 79

7 Page 7 of 79 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (ACCT) Incident "Host" Unit Administrative Functional Area "Host" Unit Agency Administrator LEVEL 1 S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management LEVEL 3 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System I-200 Basic Incident Command On-the-job exposure to fire payment processing where applicable* OR Voucher Examiner Knowledge or Experience OR Unit Timekeeper Buying Team Member (BUYM) * Requirements contained in Forest Service Handbook (FSH) a, Assistant Disbursing Officer Handbook.

8 Page 8 of 79 AERIAL OBSERVER (AOBS) Appropriate Aviation Manager Dispatch Manager or Line Officer LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-270 Basic Air Operations 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 LEVEL 3 I-200 Basic Incident Command System Local on-the-job orientation or Developed Aerial Observer Training Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) Satisfactory performance as an Aerial Observer (AOBS)

9 Page 9 of 79 AGENCY AVIATION MILITARY LIAISON (AAML) National Interagency Coordination Center National Interagency Coordination Center Military Coordinator Desirable experience is military background EITHER Helicopter Operations Specialist OR Helicopter Pilot Inspector* Satisfactory performance as an Agency Aviation Military Liaison Helicopter Operations Specialist Helicopter Pilot Inspector (HPIN) References are contained in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175) located at the following website:

10 Page 10 of 79 AIR TANKER BASE MANAGER (ATBM) Appropriate Aviation Manager Appropriate Aviation Manager 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 Successful performance as a Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) Satisfactory performance as an Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM) Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM)

11 Page 11 of 79 AIRCRAFT TIMEKEEPER (ATIM) Fixed Wing Base Appropriate Aviation Supervisor LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3 A-107 Aviation Policy and Regulations I A-111 Flight Payment Document I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation A-104 Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations Satisfactory performance as an Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM) Required Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)

12 Page 12 of 79 ASSISTANT CACHE MANAGER (ACMR) CERTIFICATION: National Cache System Fire Cache Manager LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management LEVEL 3 I-200 Basic Incident Command System Hazmat Certification for 49 CFR Satisfactory performance as Assistant Cache Manager (ACMR) Cache Manager Cache (Supply Clerk), Supervisory (CAST)

13 Page 13 of Exhibit 01[--Continued BATTALION MILITARY LIAISON (BNML) Incident Operations Functional Area Operations Section Chief, Liaison to Battalion Commander 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).

14 Page 14 of 79 Technical Specialist Position Qualification BURNED AREA EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM LEADER (BAEL) Unit Unit Line Officer (FSM 2523 and FSH ) LEVEL 1 Burned Area Emergency Response Team Training PREREQUISITE EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory position performance as a Burned Area Emergency Response Team Leader (BAEL) * *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.

15 Page 15 of Exhibit 01 Continued BUYING TEAM LEADER (BUYL) Incident "Host" Unit Administrative Functional Area "Host" Unit Agency Administrator LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3 S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management D-110 Dispatch Recorder I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System 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 CERTIFICATION: AUTHORITY: PREREQUISITE EXPERIENCE: Recommended by Regional Director of Acquisitions Federal delegated acquisition authority to obligate Government funds of $100,000 or greater. Federal Delegated acquisition authority to obligate government funds of $100,000 or greater.

16 Page 16 of 79 BUYING TEAM MEMBER (BUYM) Incident "Host" Unit Administrative Functional Area Buying Team Leader (BUYL) LEVEL 1 S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management AUTHORITY: LEVEL 3 National Interagency Buying Team Guide or Workshop Regional Buying Team Workshop On-the-Job Procurement Training I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System I-200 Basic Incident Command System D-110 Dispatch Recorder S-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business Management Purchase Card and Convenience Check Training Maintain micro-purchase authority Micro-purchase authority Recommended by Regional Buying Team Coordinator

17 Page 17 of 79 CACHE DEMOBILIZATION SPECIALIST (CDSP) National Fire Cache System Fire Cache Manager or their representative LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation LEVEL 3 National Cache Demobilization Specialist Training I-200 Basic Incident Command System CERTIFICATION: Hazmat Certification for 49 CFR Desirable skills include experience in receiving, accounting for and distributing supplies Satisfactory 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:

18 Page 18 of 79 CACHE SUPPLY CLERK (CASC) National Fire Cache System Supervisory Cache Business System Supply Clerk LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation Experience with computer applications and processing including the National Interagency Cache Business System (ICBS) Satisfactory 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:

19 Page 19 of 79 CACHE (SUPPLY) CLERK, SUPERVISORY (CAST) National Fire Cache System Assistant Fire Cache Manager LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation Cache (Supply) Clerk (CASC) 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: CAMP CREW BOSS (CACB) Facilities Unit Leader LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management Satisfactory performance as a Camp Crew Boss

20 Page 20 of 79 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (COMC) Communications Duty Officer and/or Geographic Area Coordinator(s) Communications Duty Officer LEVEL 1 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 For a description of the job duties and responsibilities associated with this position, consult chapter 60 of the National Interagency Mobilization Guide:

21 Page 21 of 79 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CONO) Host Unit Agency Administrator Administration Unit Host Unit Agency Administrator LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management S-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business Management I-200 Basic Incident Command System S-360 Finance/Administration Unit Leader Incident Procurement Training CERTIFICATION: AUTHORITY: Regional Buying Team Coordinator Federal delegated acquisition authority to obligate Government funds of $100,000 or greater. Federal delegated acquisition authority to obligate Government funds of $100,000 or greater.

22 Page 22 of 79 COMPUTER COORDINATOR (COCO) Planning Functional Area Resource Unit Leader LEVEL 1 Computer Technical Specialist I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation Demonstrated skills include ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot computer equipment problems Satisfactory performance as a Computer Coordinator (COCO)

23 Page 23 of 79 COMPUTER DATA ENTRY RECORDER (CDER) Planning Functional Area Computer Technical Specialist LEVEL 1 Incident Database Software Training I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation 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) Required

24 Page 24 of 79 COMPUTER SPECIALIST (CTSP) Planning Functional Area Resource Unit Leader LEVEL 1 Computer Technical Specialist Training I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation Demonstrated skills include ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot computer equipment. Satisfactory performance as a Computer Specialist (CTSP) Required Computer Coordinator

25 Page 25 of 79 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR) CERTIFICATION: Incident Logistics Functional Area Contracting Officer LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation National Contracting Officer's Technical Representative Training 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

26 Page 26 of 79 DOZER OPERATOR (DZOP) Operations Function LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-130 Basic Firefighter S-190 Basic Fire Behavior CERTIFICATION: Dozer Operator Certification Satisfactory performance as a Dozer Operator (DZOP) Moderate Tractor Plow Operator DOZER OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (DZIA) CERTIFICATION: Appropriate Operations Supervisor LEVEL 1 S-232 Dozer Boss S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior Dozer Operator Certification Dozer Operator (DZOP) Satisfactory performance as a Dozer Operator Initial Attack (DZIA) Moderate Tractor/Plow Operator Initial Attack (TPIA)

27 Page 27 of 79 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC (EMTB) CERTIFICATION: Incident Logistics Functional Area Medical Unit Leader LEVEL 1 S-130 Basic Firefighter S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Current State certification as an EMT-A or EMT-B 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

28 Page 28 of 79 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE (EMTI) Incident Logistics Functional Area Medical Unit Leader LEVEL 1 Completion of a Department Of Transportation approved EMTI (Intermediate) course. CERTIFICATION: State Certification as an EMTI Knowledge and skills of the preceding levels (see EMTB); in addition can perform essential advanced techniques and administer a limited number of medications Required

29 Page 29 of 79 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PARAMEDIC (EMTP) Incident Logistics Functional Area Medical Unit Leader 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 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) Required

30 Page 30 of 79 ENGINE OPERATOR (ENOP) CERTIFICATION: Operations Function Single Resource Boss Engine (ENGB) LEVEL 3 Geographic Area Engine Academy Appropriate license and endorsements for make and model of engine. Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Satisfactory performance as an Engine Operator Arduous Single Resource Boss Engine (ENGB) Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN)

31 Page 31 of 79 EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR (EQPI) Incident Logistics Functional Area Equipment Manager LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation PREREQUISITE EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of 49 CFR part 393, Appendix G, Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. State or Federal training, which qualifies an individual to perform commercial motor vehicle safety inspections. OR Combination 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.

32 Page 32 of 79 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. Equipment Manager FALLER CLASS A (FALA) CERTIFICATION: Operations Function Single Resource (any) LEVEL 1 S-212 Wildfire Power Saws Geographic Area chainsaw certification as a Faller A Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Arduous Faller Class B (FALB) Faller Class C (FALC)

33 Page 33 of 79 FALLER CLASS B (FALB) Operations Function Single Resource Boss (any) LEVEL 1 S-212 Wildfire Power Saws CERTIFICATION: Geographic Area chainsaw certification as a Faller Class B Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Arduous Faller Class C (FALC) FALLER CLASS C (FALC) CERTIFICATION: Operations Function Single Resource Boss (any) Geographic Area chainsaw certification as a Faller Class C Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Arduous The current sawyer certification system outlined in FSH , (sec ,b,4(a-d)), is used as the certification process for the Forest Service.

34 Page 34 of 79 FIRE CACHE MANAGER (FCMG) National Fire Cache System Geographic Area Coordinator LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management LEVEL 3 I-200 Basic Incident Command System CERTIFICATION: Hazmat Certification for 49 CFR Approved by Geographic Area Cache Manager Experience working within the National cache system Satisfactory performance as a Fire Cache Manager (FCMG) Required Assistant Fire Cache Manager (ACMR) The Task Book for this position is available on the NWCG website at:

35 Page 35 of 79 FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES ADVISOR (FLEA) CERTIFICATION: Operations Operations Section Chief LEVEL 1 Fireline Explosives and General Blaster Certification General Blaster qualified with Fireline Explosives Endorsement Three year re-certification cycle 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) Arduous

36 Page 36 of 79 FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES BLASTER (FLEB) Operations Function Fireline Explosives Advisor (FLEA) LEVEL 1 Fireline Explosives and General Blaster Certification CERTIFICATION: General Blaster qualified with Fireline Explosives endorsement Three year re-certification cycle 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)

37 Page 37 of 79 FIRELINE EXPLOSIVES CREWMEMBER (FLEC) CERTIFICATION: Operations Function Fireline Blaster LEVEL 1 Fireline Explosives Three year re-certification cycle Three active or dry firings per year Satisfactory performance as a Fireline Explosives Crewmember (FLEC) Arduous Fireline Explosives Advisor (FLEA) Fireline Explosives Blaster (FLEB)

38 Page 38 of 79 FIXED WING BASE MANAGER (FWBM) Fixed Wing Base Appropriate Aviation Supervisor LEVEL 1 A-103 FAA NOTAM System A-108 Preflight Checklist Briefing A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials A-111 Flight Payment Document A-112 Mission Planning and Flight Request Process A-114 Introduction to Human Factors A-115 Automated Flight Following A-200 Annual Mishap Review A-201 Overview of Safety and Accident Prevention Programs A-202 Interagency Aviation Organizations A-203 Basic Airspace A-204 Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations A-205 Risk Awareness A-208 Aircraft and Pilot Approval I-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

39 Page 39 of 79 FIXED WING BASE MANAGER (FWBM)--CONTINUED Successful performance as a Ramp Manager (RAMP) Satisfactory performance as a Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) Required Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM)

40 Page 40 of 79 FIXED WING PARKING TENDER (FWPT) Fixed Wing Base Appropriate Aviation Supervisor LEVEL 1 A-101 Aviation Safety A-104 Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations A-109 Aviation Radio Use I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation Local Ramp Orientation Satisfactory performance as a Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT) Required Ramp Manager (RAMP)

41 Page 41 of 79 FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED OPERATOR (FLIR) Planning Functional Area Situation Unit Leader (SITL) LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation 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)

42 Page 42 of 79 HELICOPTER LONG LINE/REMOTE HOOK SPECIALIST (HELR) CERTIFICATION: Operations Appropriate Aviation Supervisor LEVEL 1 S-270 Basic Air Operations Geographic Area Approved Long Line Certification Training Program OR S-271 Interagency Helicopter Crewmember Annual Certification for Long Line/Remote Hook-up Specialist 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)

43 Page 43 of 79 HELICOPTER RAPPEL SPOTTER (HERS) CERTIFICATION: Operations Appropriate Aviation Supervisor LEVEL 1 Interagency Helicopter Rappel Spotter Approved annually by Regional Helicopter Operations Specialist Complete at least 20 minimum helicopter rappels, four of those being operational Two seasons of rappel experience Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Rappel Spotter (HERS) OR Complete at least 20 minimum helicopter rappels, four of those being operational. Helicopter Manager (HELM) One season of rappel experience Satisfactory position performance as a Helicopter Rappel Spotter (HERS) Moderate References are contained in the Interagency Helicopter Rappel Guide.

44 Page 44 of 79 HELICOPTER RAPPELLER (HRAP) Operations Helicopter Rappel Spotter or Helicopter Manager LEVEL 1 Geographic Area Rappel Training Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Rappeller (HRAP) Arduous Helicopter Rappel Spotter (HERS) *References are contained in the Interagency Helicopter Rappel Guide.

45 Page 45 of 79 HELISPOT MANAGER (HESM) Operations Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) or Helibase Manager (HEB1) LEVEL 1 S-271 Interagency Helicopter Training Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Satisfactory performance as a Helispot Manager (HESM) Arduous Helicopter Manager (HELM)

46 Page 46 of 79 HELITORCH MANAGER (HTMG) Operations Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS) or appropriate Aviation Manager Level 1 Training in the appropriate ignition devices CERTIFICATION: Approved annually by Regional Helicopter Operations Specialist Satisfactory performance as a Helitorch Mixmaster (HTMM) Satisfactory performance as a Helitorch Manager (HTMG) Moderate Helitorch Mixmaster (HTMM) References are contained in the Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide (NFES 1080).

47 Page 47 of 79 HELITORCH MIXMASTER (HTMM) CERTIFICATION: Operations Helitorch Manager (HTMG) LEVEL 1 S-271 Interagency Helicopter Crewmember Approved annually by Regional Helicopter Operations Specialist Satisfactory performance as a Helitorch Mixmaster (HTMM) Moderate References are contained in the Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide (NFES 1080).

48 Page 48 of 79 HELITORCH PARKING TENDER (HTPT) CERTIFICATION: Operations Helitorch Manager (HTMG) LEVEL 1 S-271 Interagency Helicopter Crewmember Approved annually by Regional Helicopter Operations Specialist Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Satisfactory performance as a Helitorch Parking Tender (HTPT) Moderate References are contained in the Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide (NFES 1080).

49 Page 49 of 79 INCIDENT MEDICAL ASSISTANT (IMSA) CERTIFICATION: Incident Logistics Functional Area Incident Medical Specialist Manager LEVEL 1 Geographic Area Incident Medical Specialist Training Current State EMT Certification Documented Hepatitis B Vaccination Annual attendance at Geographic Area Medical Specialist Workshop/Training Incident Medical Technician Active with an Emergency Medical Provider Satisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Assistant (IMSA) Light

50 Page 50 of 79 INCIDENT MEDICAL MANAGER (IMSM) CERTIFICATION: Incident Logistics Functional Area Medical Unit Leader (MEDL) LEVEL 1 Geographic Area Incident Medical Specialist Training Current State EMT Certification Documented Hepatitis B Vaccination Annual attendance at Geographic Area Medical Specialist Workshop/Training Incident Medical Assistant (IMSA) Active with an Emergency Medical Provider Satisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Manager (IMSM) Light

51 Page 51 of 79 INCIDENT MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (IMST) Incident Logistics Functional Area Incident Medical Specialist Manager (IMSM) LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System I-200 Basic Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation CERTIFICATION: Current State EMT Certification Documented Hepatitis B Vaccination Bi-annual attendance at Geographic Area Incident Medical Specialist Training Satisfactory performance as an Incident Medical Technician (IMST) Light

52 Page 52 of 79 INCIDENT METEOROLOGIST (IMET) Planning Function Situation Unit Leader (SITL) LEVEL 1 S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation S-130 Basic Firefighter S-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 Meteorologist Satisfactory position performance as an Incident Meteorologist (IMET) Required

53 Page 53 of 79 INFRARED DOWNLINK OPERATOR (IRDL) Planning Functional Area Situation Unit Leader (SITL) Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) Satisfactory position performance as an Infrared Downlink Operator (IRDL) Required INFRARED FIELD SPECIALIST (IRFS) Planning Situation Unit Leader (SITL) LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation S-443 Infrared Interpreter Desirable skill is knowledge of Global Positioning System Satisfactory performance as an Infrared Field Specialist (IRFS) Light

54 Page 54 of 79 INFRARED INTERPRETER (IRIN) Geographic Area Coordination Center Geographic Area Coordinator LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation S-443 Infrared Interpreter Satisfactory performance as an Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) Required INFRARED REGIONAL COORDINATOR (IRCR) CERTIFICATION: Geographic Area Coordination Center Geographic Area Coordinator Certified by National Infrared Interpreter Program Manager Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) Satisfactory performance as an Infrared Regional Coordinator (IRCR) Required Infrared Interpreter (IRIN)

55 Page 55 of 79 LOADMASTER (LOAD) Operations Helicopter/Helibase Manager Helicopter Crewmember (HCRM) Satisfactory performance as a Loadmaster (LOAD) Moderate Helicopter Crewmember (HCRM)

56 Page 56 of 79 MAC GROUP COORDINATOR (MCCO) Geographic Area Coordination Center or assigned location Agency Administrator(s) LEVEL 1 I-400 Advanced Incident Command System M-480 Multi-Agency Coordinating Group Agency Administrator OR Geographic Area Coordinator OR Multi-Agency Coordinating (MAC) Group Member Satisfactory performance as a MAC Group Coordinator Required

57 Page 57 of 79 MAC GROUP INFORMATION OFFICER (MCIF) Geographic Area Coordination Center or assigned location MAC Group Coordinator (MCCO) LEVEL 1 I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System M-480 Multi-Agency Coordinating Group LEVEL 3 I-400 Advanced Incident Command System Public Information Officer (PIOF) Satisfactory performance as a MAC Group Information Officer (MCIF) Required Public Information Officer (PIOF)

58 Page 58 of 79 MAFFS AIRTANKER BASE MANAGER (MABM) MAFFS Airbase MAFFS Liaison Officer Successful performance as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) Successful performance as a MAFFS Tanker Base Specialist (MABS) Satisfactory performance as a MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM) Required Qualification standards for this position are contained within the MAFFS Operating Plan.

59 Page 59 of 79 MAFFS TANKER BASE SPECIALIST (MABS) MAFFS Airbase MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager LEVEL 1 MAFFS Training Exercise Successful performance in any Airbase position OR Successful performance as a Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEAT) Required MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager Qualification standards for this position are contained within the MAFFS Operating Plan.

60 Page 60 of 79 MAFFS CLERK (MAFC) Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) Unit Appropriate MAFFS Supervisor LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation Desirable skills are record keeping, organization ability and communication skills Satisfactory performance as a MAFFS Clerk (MAFC) Required Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC) Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL)

61 Page 61 of 79 MAFFS LIAISON OFFICER (MAFF) CERTIFICATION: Operations National Coordination Center Geographic Area Coordination Center LEVEL 3 MAFFS Liaison Officer Training Must be 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 References for this position are in the MAFFS Operating Plan.

62 Page 62 of 79 MILITARY AVIATION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (MAOC) CERTIFICATION: Operations Agency Aviation Military Liaison Approved by National Helicopter Specialist Helicopter Operations Specialist OR Helicopter Pilot Inspector (HPIN) Satisfactory performance as a Military Aviation Operations Coordinator (MAOC) Required References for this position are in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175).

63 Page 63 of 79 MILITARY CREW LIAISON ADVISOR (MCAD) Operations Battalion Military Liaison until assigned to Incident. On incident supervisor is Strike Team Leader Military Prior military experience is desirable, but not a required prerequisite Successful position performance as a Single Resource Boss Crew (CRWB ) Arduous Single Resource Boss Crew (CRWB) References for this position are in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175). MILITARY HELICOPTER CREWMEMBER (MHEC) Operations Aviation Functional Area Military Helicopter Manager Helicopter Crewmember (HCRM) Satisfactory position performance as a Military Helicopter Crewmember (MHEC) Arduous Helicopter Crewmember (HCRM) References for this position are in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175).

64 Page 64 of 79 MILITARY HELICOPTER MANAGER (MHEM) Operations Aviation Functional Area Military Helicopter Manager Supervisor (MHMS) Helicopter Manager (HELM) Satisfactory performance as a Military Helicopter Manager (MHEM) Arduous Helicopter Manager (HELM) References for this position are in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175). MILITARY HELICOPTER MANAGER SUPERVISOR (MHMS) Operations Aviation Functional Area Military Aviations Operations Coordinator Helicopter Operations Specialist OR Helibase Manager Type 2 (HEB2) Satisfactory performance as a Military Helicopter Manager Supervisor (MHMS) Moderate Helicopter Operations Specialist Helibase Manager Type 2 (HEB2) References for this position are in the Military Use Handbook (NFES 2175).

65 Page 65 of 79 MIXMASTER (MXMS) Fixed Wing Base Appropriate Aviation Manager LEVEL 1 S-270 Basic Air Operations Familiar with the National Long Term Fire Retardant Contract LEVEL 3 Geographic Area Mixmaster Training Satisfactory performance as a Mixmaster (MXMS) Required Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM)

66 Page 66 of 79 PLASTIC SPHERE DISPENSER OPERATOR (PLDO) Operations/Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Firing Boss (FIRB) LEVEL 1 Geographic Area Approved Plastic Sphere Training Program CERTIFICATION: Approved annually by Regional Helicopter Operations Specialist Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Required References are contained in the Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide (NFES 1080).

67 Page 67 of 79 PURCHASING AGENT, FIVE THOUS (PA05) PURCHASING AGENT, TEN THOUS (PA10) PURCHASING AGENT, TWENTY-FIVE THOUS (PA25) PURCHASING AGENT, FIFTY THOUS (PA50) Host Unit Agency Administrator Administration Unit Host Unit Agency Administrator LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management S-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business Management CERTIFICATION: AUTHORITY: PREREQUISITE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: LEVEL 3 I-200 Basic Incident Command System S-360 Finance/Administration Unit Leader Regional Buying Team Coordinator Federal delegated acquisition authority to obligate Government funds and appropriate authority for the position. Federal delegated acquisition authority to obligate Government funds and appropriate authority for the positions. Required

68 Page 68 of 79 PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN BOSS TYPE 3 (RXB3) LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3 S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior S-234 Ignition Operations Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Satisfactory performance as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 3 (RXB3) Moderate Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1) Fire Use Manager (Any) PRESCRIBED FIRE CREWMEMBER (RXCM) LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3 Moderate I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-130 Firefighter Training S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use S-234 Ignition Operations Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) The RXCM serves as a member of a crew working under the immediate supervision of a qualified burn boss (FSH ) on low/moderate complexity prescribed burns in moderate terrain.

69 Page 69 of 79 RAMP MANAGER (RAMP) Fixed Wing Base Appropriate Aviation Supervisor 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 Successful performance as a Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT) Satisfactory performance as a Ramp Manager (RAMP) Required Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM)

70 Page 70 of 79 REMOTE AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION TECHNICIAN (RAWS) Planning Incident Meteorologist OR Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3 National Approved RAWS Maintenance Training I-100 Introduction to Incident Command I-200 Basic Incident Command System S-130 Basic Firefighter S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-258 Communications Technician 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)

71 Page 71 of 79 REMOTE AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION TECHNICIAN (RAWS)--CONTINUED DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Class B Commercial Driver s License and experience driving while towing a 34-foot 5 th wheel trailer Qualified and experienced operating a 4X4 or ATV vehicle Proficiency with radios (programming, changing settings, using repeaters, tones, etc.) Satisfactory position performance as a Remote Automated Weather Station Technician Light

72 Page 72 of 79 SECURITY GUARD, NOT LAW ENFORCEMENT (SECG) POSITION DESCRIPTION: Incident Logistics Functional Area Security Manager (SECM). If the Security Manager is a private contractor, contractor must provide supervisor who will provide direct supervision to contract personnel. 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. LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation 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.

73 Page 73 of 79 SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 1 (SEC1) CERTIFICATION: AUTHORITY: Incident Logistics Functional Area Security Manager (SECM) LEVEL 1 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) CITP or NRPT I-100 Introduction to Incident Command S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation Certification as Criminal Investigator or Law Enforcement Officer 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.

74 Page 74 of 79 SECURITY SPECIALIST LEVEL 2 (SEC2) Incident Logistics Functional Area Appropriate Logistics Supervisor LEVEL 1 Forest Protection Officer training I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation CERTIFICATION: AUTHORITY: Annual recertification as a Forest Protection Officer 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.

75 Page 75 of 79 STRIKE TEAM LEADER MILITARY (STLM) Operations Battalion Military Liaison 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)

76 Page 76 of 79 TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR INITIAL ATTACK (TPIA) CERTIFICATION: Operations Functional Area Appropriate Operations Supervisor, Incident Commander Type 4 or 5 or may work independently LEVEL 1 S-233 Tractor/Plow Boss S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior 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)

77 Page 77 of 79 TRACTOR PLOW OPERATOR (TPOP) Operations Functional Area Tractor Plow Boss or Strike Team Leader, Plow LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System 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)

78 Page 78 of 79 WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HLER (WHHR) CERTIFICATION: Geographic Area Cache Assistant Fire Cache Manager LEVEL 1 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation Hazmat Certification for 49 CFR Desirable to have experience working within the National Cache System Successful position performance as a Warehouse Materials Handler (WHHR) Required The Task Book for this position is available on the NWCG website at:

79 Page 79 of 79 WAREHOUSE MATERIALS HLER LEADER (WHLR) Geographic Area Cache Assistant Fire Cache Manager Satisfactory performance as a Warehouse Materials Handler (WHHR) Successful position performance as a Warehouse Materials Handler Leader (WHLR) Required Warehouse Materials Handler (WHHR) The Task Book for this position is available on the NWCG website at: