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Crew Representative

Position Description

Duties

  • Provides for the safety and welfare of assigned personnel during the entire period of supervision.
  • Gathers information about assigned resources and brief assigned crew supervisors.
  • Represents agency in absence of IARR in agency specific decisions.
  • Informs Command and General Staff of crew capabilities.
  • Requests additional Crew Representative if assigned crews are separated by location or operational period and Crew Representative needs cannot be met.
  • According to agency policy and type of crew, will perform the duties and responsibilities of crew supervisor as needed.
  • Coordinates the completion of accident and injury forms and other claims.
  • Coordinates the rest and recuperation (R&R) needs for the crews.
  • Coordinates timekeeping and payroll needs.
  • Resolves problems, conflicts, and complaints identified by assigned resources and/or incident command.
  • In absence of IARR, contacts home agency within 12 hours after arriving at incident and informs of situation, status, personnel problems, and location.
  • Serves as liaison or advisor between crews and Strike Team/Task Force Leader.
  • Evaluates crews and crew supervisor’s performance and safety practices during tactical operations and review crew supervisors on a daily basis.
  • Confirms demobilization instructions and notify ISRR.
  • Contacts home agency with status of travel schedule.
  • Ensures all paperwork and documentation is completed before disassembly of crews.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

  • Qualified Single Resource Boss, Crew
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

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NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Water Scooper Operations Unit

The NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 establishes the standards for dispatching, utilizing, and coordinating water scooping aircraft on interagency wildland fires. These standards should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision (SAS), PMS 505, and any local, state, or geographic/regional water scooping plans.

References:

NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Updated NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

The Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee has updated the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505. PMS 505 establishes standards for aerial supervision operations for national interagency wildland fire operations. 

References:

NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

New Job Aids Available: Packing Lists for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel and Support Staff, J-101 and J-102

Date: December 3, 2024
Contact: NWCG TRAINING

Two new job aids are now available: Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101 and Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Personnel, J-102, should serve as a baseline for items needed on a wildland fire assignment. These lists will help personnel prepare for a 14 to 21-day assignment on the fireline or in a support role.

References:

Job Aid Catalog

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Staff, J-102

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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