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MAC Admin Support

Position Description

Duties

  • Independently performs tasks under the direction of the MAC Coordinator.
  • Working knowledge of word processing/spreadsheets/database systems utilized by MAC Support staff.
  • Arranges for work area the MAC support team can use.  Ensures telephone and computer access, work stations, meeting space, and access to FAX, copier, and office supplies.
  • Reserves conference call times for needed briefings, and provides schedule and access information to all participants.
  • Coordinates with all MAC rep/MAC Support staff to plan and staff workload.  Communicates with MAC Coordinator the need for additional staffing.  Supervises additional staff.
  • Assists in the orientation of new MAC reps/Support Staff as needed.  Provides briefing and orientation to incoming/replacement Admin staff.
  • Documents daily MAC activities and decisions.  Coordinates with GACC staff to assemble supporting documentation as necessary.
  • Prepares filing system to organize and retain all records related to MAC Support activities.
  • Files all MAC Support materials to optimize information retrieval and archiving.
  • Provides telephone coverage, note-taking duties, correspondence support, and other clerical duties as requested.
  • Provides Incident Time Report to all MAC Support team members and assists as needed.
  • Maintains and updates mailing lists used to send decision documents and other information.
  • Makes key documents available for posting to the MAC homepage.
  • When the MAC support group is disbanded, consolidates all records material for permanent retention.

 

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WFSTAR 2025 Core Component Module Package and 2024 Fire Year in Review Now Available

Date: March 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Joe Schindel at mschindel@blm.gov
 

The 2025 Core Component Module Package for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) and the 2024 Fire Year in Review are now available on the NWCG website. The 2025 Core Component Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

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2025 Core Component Module Package

2024 Fire Year in Review Module

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Contact: Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Committee

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NWCG Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Field Guide, PMS 053 

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NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

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NWCG Standards for Airtanker Operations, PMS 514