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Agency Administrator Liaison - Advanced Level

Position Description

Introduction

This position is utilized at the local/unit level.  The position will provide guidance, support, mentoring and assistance to local Agency Administrators.  The intent of this position is to serve as a liaison to the local Agency Administrator.  People serving in this position should have been previously qualified at the advanced level.  They will serve as a coach to the local Agency Administrator.  This will assist with the development of Agency Administrators who are not yet qualified at the advanced level.

Duties

  • Serves as a Coach or Mentor for Journey and Working Agency Administrators.
  • Helps the local Agency Administrator determine if use of fire funds is in compliance with Agency policies.
  • Assists the local Agency Administrator to ensure that all firefighting actions are aligned with the Wildfire Response policy and consider interagency guidance.
  • Assists the local Agency Administrator to utilize the WFDSS process to inform and document decisions related to course of action, resource allocations, and risk management considerations.
  • Reviews the Risk and Complexity Assessment to accompany the WFDSS Published Decision with the local Agency Administrator.
  • Assists the local Agency Administrator to prepare and issue a written Delegation of Authority to the Incident Commander and to other appropriate officials (Agency Administrator Representative, Resource Advisor, and Incident Business Advisor).
  • Assists with the initial briefing to the Incident Management Team.
  • Reviews daily Incident Action Plans to ensure tactics and other direction are compatible with the strategic objectives provided for the incident.
  • Assists the local Agency Administrator in determining standards for fire suppression rehabilitation and repair work.
  • Assists the local Agency Administrator in preparing the performance evaluation for the Incident Management Team.
  • Completes a written performance evaluation of the Agency Administrator.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

  • Knowledge of National and regional fire program management including ability to integrate fire and fuels management across all program areas and functions
  • Knowledge to oversee a fire management program including budget, preparedness, prevention, suppression, and hazardous fuels reduction
  • Knowledge and experience of the Incident Command System and large fire management organization (IMTs and Unified Command)
  • Knowledge of agency cost management direction
  • Ability to assist with key document preparation such as Delegation of Authority and Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS)
  • Ability to build interpersonal relations with local elected officials, community and business leaders, and local fire cooperators
  • I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System
  • I-200 Basic Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700 Introduction to Interagency National Incident Management System (NIMS)
  • Local Fire Management Leadership
  • Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) Certification
  • Annual WFDSS Refresher
  • Wilderness Stewardship
  • Incident Management for Agency Administrator – field session
  • Successful management of a minimum of five (5) Type 1 or 2 fires (at least one of which is a Type 1 wildland fire)
  • Management oversight of a moderate to high complexity fire management program

NWCG Latest Announcements

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Date: November 14, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention. Misaligned toolless fuel caps on Stihl chainsaws have led to recurring fuel spillage, fuel ignition, and burn injuries during wildland fire management operations.

This Safety Warning is intended to highlight the details and recommended procedures for the installation of a Stihl chainsaw toolless fuel cap, as well as how to identify and correct a misaligned, damaged, or broken fuel cap to help prevent fuel spillage.

References:

NWCG Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Advertencia de equipos 24-001: Prevención de derrames de la tapa de combustible sin herramientas de la motosierra Stihl

NWCG Alerts

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51 and NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for EQTR, includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Equipment Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51

NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53 and NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for PTRC, includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Personnel Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53

NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53

NWCG Risk Management Committee Releases Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

Date: November 7, 2024
Contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) has released Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires. As wildland fire respirators are available through several established vendors, wildland fire personnel need to understand regulations and limitations of respirator use in the workplace.

Safety Bulletin 24-001 outlines the following topics regarding respirator use for wildland fires:

  • Requirements for Respirator Use
  • Voluntary Respirator Use
  • Current Respirator Options
  • Unknown Risks of Respirator Use

This bulletin also provides mitigation recommendations to help reduce smoke exposure for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

NWCG Smoke Management Guide for Prescribed Fire, PMS 420-3

VIDEO: Protecting Wildfire Personnel from Smoke - How Incident Management Teams Address Smokes Risks

VIDEO: Smoke, Knowing the Risks