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

position being identified by crossing out the nonapplicable positions on the cover) and the
additional tasks in the PTB for TFLD must be completed.
For an individual utilizing the alternate pathway of two Single Resource Boss + ICT4, a TFLD
PTB must be initiated (with the applicable position being identified by crossing out the
nonapplicable positions on the cover) and all tasks in the PTB must be accomplished and
evaluated.
Note: If a TFLD meets the prerequisite experience and qualifications of a STL, the appropriate
STL qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on
a Verification/Certification page.
Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) and Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN)
For qualification as a FBAN, the PTB should be initiated (with the FBAN position being
identified by crossing out LTAN on the cover). The FBAN tasks only need to be completed
once.
Once qualified as FBAN, to become a LTAN a new Front Cover Initiation page and a new
Verification/Certification page must be printed and initiated (with the LTAN position being
identified by crossing out the FBAN positions on the cover) and the additional tasks in the PTB
for LTAN must be completed.
For qualification as an LTAN (without prior FBAN qualification), the PTB indicating LTAN
will be initiated and all tasks in the PTB must be accomplished and evaluated.
Note: If an LTAN meets the prerequisite experience and qualifications of an FBAN, the FBAN
qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a
Verification/Certification page.
Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO) and Field Observer (FOBS)
The FEMO tasks only need to be completed once; the additional tasks specific to FOBS must be
completed to obtain FOBS qualification. The FEMO and FOBS PTBs can be initiated at the
same time; the tasks can be completed simultaneously. A Verification/Certification page is
included in the PTB for each position.
Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO) and Takeoff and Landing Coordinator (TOLC)
The ABRO tasks only need to be completed once; the additional tasks specific to TOLC must be
completed to obtain TOLC qualification. The ABRO and TOLC PTBs cannot be initiated at the
same time; the tasks must be completed for the ABRO before the TOLC PTB can be initiated. A
Verification/Certification page is included in the PTB for each position.
PMS 310-1 21 June 2011