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Cadre Support

Position Description

Introduction

This position serves as a Technical Specialist to the relative courses/training.  While not a lead instructor nor an NWCG-certified instructor, this position would function as a mentor/coach and would assist instructor cadres with student learning. Hours under hire in this position would count as “Instructor Hours”).

Major Duties

  • Take direction from lead instructors or course coordinators.
  • Provide coaching to trainees in an active role
  • Manage various tasks and decision making, dependent on the criteria and analysis of each mentoring/coaching opportunity.
  • Provide counsel and advice to trainees.
  • Provide examples of work experience to groups or individuals and assist trainees in interpreting course and test materials.

Knowledge Required by the Position

  • Individual must have technical expertise that correlates with the specific training.
  • Individual must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Individual must possess skills and knowledge in the technical aspects of coaching/mentoring.
  • Individual must have working knowledge of current safety principles and practices.
  • If an individual is serving as a coach/mentor for an NWCG recognized position, they must be qualified and have experience performing in that position.

Supervisory Controls

The employee will work under the general supervision of the course coordinator or lead instructors. Instructors and coordinators will provide guidance and instruction regarding course/instructor expectations, guidance and policy, special problems, or unusual or difficult tasks that may fall outside of the mentor/coach position.

Guidelines

Guidelines will include NWCG course materials, NWCG Publications (e.g., IRPG), and other agency or non-agency material applicable to area of expertise.

Complexity/Scope and Effect

The purpose of the work is to provide additional guidance to individuals participating in training opportunities. These programs and materials have a wide impact on the management of incidents. Position complexity will increase dependent on course level and required experience. 

Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

Individual will have contacts with course instructors and coordinators, students, and other mentors, as well as state or local government employees.   

Physical Demands

Light to Moderate:

Light – Duties may involve office type work with occasional field activity characterized by light physical exertion requiring basic good health. Activities may include climbing stairs, standing, operating a vehicle, and hours of long work, as well as some bending, stooping or light lifting. Individuals can usually govern the extent and pace of their physical activity.

Moderate – Duties involve fieldwork requiring complete control of all physical faculties and may include considerable walking over irregular ground, standing for long periods of time, lifting 25-50 pounds, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting twisting and reaching.  Individuals usually set their own work pace.  

Position Needs

The individual hired must either have a level of qualifications/training that will be recognized by the instructor(s) as being beneficial to mentor students or have IQCS qualifications that align with the course being taught.

 

 

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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

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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

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