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Documentation Unit Leader

Position Description

Duties

  • Establishes and organizes incident files in approved format.
  • Provides duplication and collation services.
  • Coordinates and orders essential equipment for the unit and coordinates maintenance and release of equipment.
  • Provides Incident Action Plan preparation.
  • Produces final documentation package and assures host agency receives package.
  • Obtains and assembles information and materials needed for documentation unit leader kit.
  • Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal and interagency working relationships.
  • Establish/maintain checklist of all functions to assure timely input of documentation for final package.
  • Obtains briefing from Planning Section Chief.
  • Organizes and supervises unit.
  • Assists other units in the planning section to meet priorities and timeframes.
  • Records minutes at meetings for inclusion in final package.
  • Maintains Unit Log, ICS Form 214.
  • Assures CTSP receives IAP components electronically.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

  • Knowledge of commonly used procedures that requires some training.
  • There is a list of guidelines; incumbent chooses most appropriate.
  • Tasks involve related steps requiring incumbent to recognize different steps.
  • Interpersonal skill level to communicate, verbally and in writing, with members of the planning section and other incident section chiefs.
  • S-110, Basic Fire Suppression Orientation.
  • I-200, Basic ICS.
  • J-342, Documentation Unit Leader.
  • Satisfactory performance as a DOCL.

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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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