310-1 Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide - National Wildfire ...

Tasks labeled “R” (rare event) such as accidents, injuries, vehicle or aircraft
crashes occur infrequently and opportunities to evaluate performance in a real
setting are limited. The Evaluator should determine, through interview, if the
Trainee would be able to perform the task in a real situation.
The column labeled “Evaluation Record #” refers to the numbered evaluation records at the end
of the PTB. Each Evaluator will complete an Evaluation Record and enter the number of that
record to reference completed tasks.
The right-hand column labeled “Evaluator” provides space for the Evaluator to initial and date
when the task is completed. All tasks must be completed, initialed and dated before the Trainee
can be recommended for certification in the position.
Evaluation Record
The Evaluation Record (two pages at the end of the PTB) is for recording information about the
type and complexity of the incident on which the evaluation was made and the recommendations
of the Evaluator. Additional copies of the Evaluation Record can be downloaded at
www.nwcg.gov/pms/taskbook/taskbook.htm.
Position Task Book Responsibilities
Documentation of training, experience, and the qualification process is the responsibility of the
Home Unit/Agency. Documentation of training, experience, and the qualification process for
contractors and their employees is the responsibility of the contractor, except where formal
agreements are in place.
Home Unit/Agency
The Home Unit/Agency is the designated agency that employs the individual. This could be at
the local, state, regional, or national level. The Certifying Official from the Home Unit/Agency
has administrative authorization to manage the qualification system for that Home Unit/Agency
(see Certifying Official).
It is the responsibility of the Home Unit/Agency to:
Select Trainees, based upon the needs of the Home Unit/Agency and agreements with
cooperators.
Ensure individuals selected as Trainees are qualified in any prerequisite position.
Example: A Trainee selected for the position of Crew Boss, Single Resource
(CRWB) must have documented, satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1
(FFT1).
Initiate and explain the purpose and proper use of the PTB, and the training, qualification
and certification process. Position task books can only be initiated by either the Home
Unit/Agency or a Training Specialist on an incident (with approval from the Home
Unit/Agency).
PMS 310-1 14 June 2011