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Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher

Position Description

Duties

  • Provides leadership and coordination in developing and implementing the expanded dispatch operation. Plans work objectives on a daily or project basis and makes adjustments to meet priorities. Adjusts shift lengths, staffing levels and work assignments based on changes to workload.
  • Works closely with Incident Management Team (IMT) establishing ordering positions/processes/demobilization.
  • Monitors workload of expanded organization making adjustments as needed.
  • Establishes work schedules of expanded organization.
  • Coordinates with local agency dispatch to maximize opportunities for training assignments.
  • Ensures adequate facilities are available for expanded organization.
  • Provides guidance and supervision to all functional areas in expanded organization.
    • Recognizes priorities and directs the processing of resource orders.
    • Identifies and evaluates stressful situations or problem areas and makes adjustments to correct the situation.
    • Ensures compliance with established dispatch protocols.
    • Provides training for subordinates as necessary.
    • Schedules and conducts briefings with Support Dispatchers and Supervisory Dispatcher to ensure complete information exchange.
    • Ensures coordination between functional areas within the expanded dispatch organization.
    • Reviews and signs time keeping documents.
  • Ensures compliance with established protocols.
  • Recognizes and directs priority of processing resource orders.
  • Initiates off-site emergency procedures according to emergency plans/guides (search and rescue, hazardous materials, overdue aircraft, medevac, etc.).
  • Establish relationships and exchange of information between expanded organization and other support organizations, Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC).
  • Directs the processing of intelligence information (ICS 209).
  • Ensures reference guides/materials are available for section.
  • Coordinates demobilization of resources with IMT.
  • Provides for the disposition of all incident records/files.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

  • Interagency Aviation Management and Safety.
  • Satisfactory performance as a support dispatcher in at least four function areas (aircraft, crews, overhead, equipment, supplies, or intelligence).
  • Satisfactory position performance as an EDSP.

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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

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

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