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National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Compliance with National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training According to the National Integration Center Incident Management Systems Integration Division, emergency management and response personnel already trained in the Incident Command System (ICS) using the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS) ICS curriculum model do not need retraining if their previous training is consistent with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) standard. This would include (but not be restricted to) courses managed, administered, or delivered by the Emergency Management Institute, U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy, National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-5) requires training for all emergency responders to support the National Response Framework (NRF): for example, NIMS, An Introduction (IS-700), and NRF, An Introduction (IS-800B). NIMS training requirements will be attached to all positions identified in the PMS 310-1 and enforced in the Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) for all Federal responders on June 1, 2012. Refer to agency specific direction for implementation in the interim period. Skills Crosswalk for Structural and Wildland Firefighters Overview The Skills Crosswalk identifies critical wildland firefighting skills that structural firefighters need to be safe and effective in either of two situations: when making an initial attack on a wildland fire in their jurisdiction, or when working with state and federal wildland firefighter agencies. The Crosswalk was developed by analyzing and comparing National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) structural firefighting standards with National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) wildland firefighting Position Task Books. The resulting Crosswalk identifies wildland skills and knowledge not incorporated within standard structural firefighting training. By incorporating a structural firefighter’s existing fire suppression knowledge and skills, use of this Crosswalk reduces required classroom hours, minimizes curriculum redundancies, and makes efficient use of limited training hours. Coursework, practical demonstration of skills using NWCG Task Books (or other appropriate means), and the use of materials in resource kits assembled for each position have been incorporated into the Crosswalk. Purpose of the Skills Crosswalk In every area of the nation, rural development is expanding into wildland areas. Since the 1980s, the rural population has more than doubled, with 140 million people now living in rural areas. As a result, rural and volunteer firefighters increasingly manage fire in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). This Crosswalk provides a performance-based methodology and a learning resource guide for qualified structural firefighters to develop wildland firefighting knowledge PMS 310-1 2 June 2011
and skills in a focused and time-efficient format. Structural firefighters with wildland skills work more safely and effectively on initial and extended attack operations. Cooperative firefighting efforts with neighboring jurisdictions and with federal wildland firefighters are enhanced. The Crosswalk provides a standardized resource to guide local agencies in the development of training programs structured to meet needs of structural fire department personnel. By implementing the Crosswalk, wildland fire protection capacity and capability will be increased throughout the nation. Authority Having Jurisdiction The designated “Authority Having Jurisdiction” (AHJ) plays a primary role in the use and administration of the Crosswalk. The AHJ is defined by NFPA as an organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, installation, or a procedure. State and/or local law designate the AHJ for wildland fire protection within a given jurisdiction. Fire department chiefs, state fire marshals, state foresters, training officers, and other qualified fire protection officials are typically designated as the AHJ. The AHJ determines firefighter eligibility for Crosswalk use. NWCG Positions Used for the Skills Crosswalk Four specific NWCG positions are incorporated in the Crosswalk, each paired with a counterpart structural position, as shown below: Structural Fire Counterpart Position Non-Supervisory Structural Firefighter, Basic Non-Supervisory Structural Firefighter, Advanced Driver/Operator/Engineer or Company Officer Experienced lieutenants, captains, chief officers Entering Qualifications Meets NFPA standard 1001 for Firefighter 1 or equivalency Meets NFPA standard 1001 for Firefighter 2 or equivalency Meets NFPA standard 1021 for fire officer or equivalency Meets NFPA standard 1021 for fire officer or equivalency NWCG Position Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) Strike Team Leader (STEN) For more information go to www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/subjects/wildfire/. PMS 310-1 3 June 2011
Page 1 and 2: A Publication of the National Wildf
Page 3 and 4: National Interagency Incident Manag
Page 5 and 6: CONTENTS Introduction .............
Page 7: INTRODUCTION The National Interagen
Page 11 and 12: DESCRIPTION OF THE PERFORMANCE BASE
Page 13 and 14: POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Required Tr
Page 15 and 16: Currency Requirements For the posit
Page 17 and 18: REVIEW AND UPDATE PROCESS FOR THE P
Page 19 and 20: Verification/Certification of Compl
Page 21 and 22: Trainee Ensure the Trainee has the
Page 23 and 24: Training Specialist The Training Sp
Page 25 and 26: POSITION TASK BOOK CONSIDERATIONS A
Page 27 and 28: position being identified by crossi
Page 29 and 30: Incident Command System (ICS) Posit
Page 31 and 32: Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2 (RXM
Page 33 and 34: QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMMAND AND GENE
Page 35 and 36: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) (P
Page 41 and 42: REQUIRED TRAINING Command and Gener
Page 43 and 44: Public Information Officer Type 1 (
Page 45 and 46: Public Information Officer (PIOF) (
Page 47 and 48: REQUIRED TRAINING None REQUIRED EXP
Page 49 and 50: Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2 (RXM
Page 51 and 52: Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (R
Page 53 and 54: QUALIFICATIONS FOR OPERATIONS POSIT
Page 55 and 56: Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OS
Page 57 and 58: Structure Protection Specialist (ST
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Task Force Leader (TFLD) (Position
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Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment
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REQUIRED TRAINING Annual Fireline S
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Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resour
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Felling Boss, Single Resource (FELB
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Staging Area
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Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) (Position
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR AIR OPERATIONS P
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Air Operations Branch Director (AOB
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Helibase Manager Type 1 (HEB1) (Six
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Helicopter Manager, Single Resource
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Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS
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Air Tanker/Fixed Wing Coordinator (
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Deck Coordin
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Aircraft Bas
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR PLANNING POSITIO
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Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1
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REQUIRED TRAINING Annual Fireline S
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Geographic Information System Speci
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Demobilizati
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Status/Check
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Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL
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Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) (Posit
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Training Spe
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Interagency Resource Representative
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR LOGISTICS POSITI
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Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Service Bran
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REQUIRED TRAINING Medical Unit Lead
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Incident Communications Technician
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Radio Operat
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Supply Unit
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Receiving/Di
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Base/Camp Ma
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Equipment Ma
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR FINANCE/ADMINIST
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Finance/Administration Section Chie
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Personnel Ti
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Compensation
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Claims Specialist (CLMS) (Position
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Equipment Ti
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Incident Bus
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR DISPATCH POSITIO
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Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispa
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Expanded Dis
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REQUIRED TRAINING None Aircraft Dis
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR PREVENTION & INV
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Fire Prevention Education Team Memb
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Wildland Fire Investigator (INVF) (
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POSITION QUALIFICATION FLOW CHARTS
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COMMAND & GENERAL STAFF June 2011 T
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Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OS
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Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION June 2011
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PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION June 201
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