Skip to main content

Position Task Books

NWCG Position Task Books

Agency Specific PTBs

About PTBs

Classic PTB Evaluation Record

Next Generation PTB Evaluation Record

PTB Verification/ Certification

PTB History

NWCG Position Task Book Catalog

NWCG position task books (PTBs) are a key component of the qualification process for specified NWCG positions. The PTB provides an observable, measurable, and standardized means to evaluate and document trainee proficiency. Evaluation Records and PTB Verification/Certifications may be completed in hard copy or electronically provided all documentation is available to the Evaluator.

NWCG member agencies maintain agency-specific position task books. These are available at: Agency Specific Position Task Books

PMS # Position Code Position Task Book Date Published Functional Area PTB Format
311-17 AOBD Air Operations Branch Director 2009-06 Air Operations Classic
311-18 HLCO , ATGS Helicopter Coordinator or Air Tactical Group Supervisor 2022-04 Air Operations Classic
311-18 HLCO , ATGS Helicopter Coordinator or Air Tactical Group Supervisor 2022-04 Air Operations Classic
311-19 ASGS Air Support Group Supervisor 2009-06 Air Operations Classic
311-20 HEBM Helibase Manager 2018-10 Air Operations Classic
311-22 HECM Helicopter Crew Member 2009-06 Air Operations Classic
311-61 ATBM , FWBM , SEMG Airtanker Base Manager or Fixed Wing Base Manager or Single Engine Airtanker Manager 2018-10 Air Operations Classic
311-61 ATBM , FWBM , SEMG Airtanker Base Manager or Fixed Wing Base Manager or Single Engine Airtanker Manager 2018-10 Air Operations Classic
311-61 ATBM , FWBM , SEMG Airtanker Base Manager or Fixed Wing Base Manager or Single Engine Airtanker Manager 2018-10 Air Operations Classic
311-83 ACAC Area Command Aviation Coordinator 2009-06 Area Command Classic
311-01 ICT1 Incident Commander Type 1 2023-02 Command Classic
311-02 ICT3 Incident Commander Type 3 2009-06 Command Classic
311-03 ICT4 Incident Commander Type 4 2009-06 Command Classic
311-04 SOF1 Safety Officer Type 1 2023-02 Command Classic
311-05 LOFR Liaison Officer 2010-06 Command Classic
311-06 PIO1 Public Information Officer Type 1 2023-02 Command Classic
311-70 RXMG Prescribed Fire Manager 2020-10 Prescribed Fire Classic
311-74 RXB2 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 2024-05 Prescribed Fire Next Gen
311-80 ACDR Area Commander 2009-06 Area Command Classic
311-82 SOFR Safety Officer, Line 2009-06 Command Classic
311-56 CORD Expanded Dispatch Coordinator 2009-06 Dispatch Classic
311-57 EDSP Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher 2009-06 Dispatch Classic
311-58 EDSD Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher 2009-06 Dispatch Classic
311-59 EDRC Expanded Dispatch Recorder 2009-06 Dispatch Classic
311-60 IADP Initial Attack Dispatcher 2009-06 Dispatch Classic
311-67 ACDP Aircraft Dispatcher 2009-06 Dispatch Classic
311-46 FSC1 Finance or Administration Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 Finance and Administration Classic
311-47 COMP , PROC , TIME Compensation or Claims Unit Leader or Procurement Unit Leader or Time Unit Leader 2016-10 Finance and Administration Classic
311-47 COMP , PROC , TIME Compensation or Claims Unit Leader or Procurement Unit Leader or Time Unit Leader 2016-10 Finance and Administration Classic
311-47 COMP , PROC , TIME Compensation or Claims Unit Leader or Procurement Unit Leader or Time Unit Leader 2016-10 Finance and Administration Classic
311-48 COST Cost Unit Leader 2009-06 Finance and Administration Classic
311-49 ICPI Incident Contract Project Inspector 2012-10 Finance and Administration Classic
311-51 EQTR Equipment Time Recorder 2016-09 Finance and Administration Next Gen
311-33 LSC1 Logistics Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 Logistics Classic
311-34 FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , SPUL Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2024-08 Logistics Classic
311-34 FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , SPUL Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2024-08 Logistics Classic
311-34 FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , SPUL Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2024-08 Logistics Classic
311-34 FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , SPUL Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2024-08 Logistics Classic
311-34 FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , SPUL Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2024-08 Logistics Classic
311-40 SECM Security Manager 2009-06 Logistics Classic
311-41 INCM Incident Communications Center Manager 2009-06 Logistics Classic
311-42 BCMG Base Camp Manager 2009-06 Logistics Classic
311-43 ORDM Ordering Manager 2009-06 Logistics Classic
311-44 RCDM Receiving or Distribution Manager 2009-06 Logistics Classic
311-45 EQPM Equipment Manager 2009-06 Logistics Classic
311-89 ACLC Assistant Area Commander Logistics 2009-06 Area Command Classic
311-96 COMT Incident Communications Technician 2009-06 Logistics Classic
311-08 OSC1 Operations Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 Operations Classic
311-09 DIVS Division or Group Supervisor 2009-06 Operations Classic
311-10 STCR , STEQ , STEN , TFLD Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 Operations Classic
311-10 STCR , STEQ , STEN , TFLD Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 Operations Classic
311-10 STCR , STEQ , STEN , TFLD Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 Operations Classic
311-10 STCR , STEQ , STEN , TFLD Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 Operations Classic
311-12 CREP Crew Representative 2009-06 Operations Classic
311-13 HEQB , ENGB , FIRB , HMGB Heavy Equipment or Engine or Firing or Helicopter 2024-08 Operations Classic
311-13 HEQB , ENGB , FIRB , HMGB Heavy Equipment or Engine or Firing or Helicopter 2024-08 Operations Classic
311-13 HEQB , ENGB , FIRB , HMGB Heavy Equipment or Engine or Firing or Helicopter 2024-08 Operations Classic
311-13 HEQB , ENGB , FIRB , HMGB Heavy Equipment or Engine or Firing or Helicopter 2024-08 Operations Classic
311-14 FFT1 , ICT5 Firefighter Type 1 or Incident Commander Type 5 2009-06 Operations Classic
311-14 FFT1 , ICT5 Firefighter Type 1 or Incident Commander Type 5 2009-06 Operations Classic
311-68 STPS Structure Protection Specialist 2009-06 Operations Classic
311-23 PSC1 Planning Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 Planning Classic
311-24 RESL , SITL , DMOB Resources Unit Leader or Situation Unit Leader or Demobilization Unit Leader 2009-06 Planning Classic
311-24 RESL , SITL , DMOB Resources Unit Leader or Situation Unit Leader or Demobilization Unit Leader 2009-06 Planning Classic
311-24 RESL , SITL , DMOB Resources Unit Leader or Situation Unit Leader or Demobilization Unit Leader 2009-06 Planning Classic
311-25 DOCL Documentation Unit Leader 2009-06 Planning Classic
311-26 IRIN Infrared Interpreter 2012-10 Planning Classic
311-28 TNSP Training Specialist 2009-06 Planning Classic
311-29 FBAN , LTAN Fire Behavior Analyst or Long Term Fire Analyst 2017-05 Planning Classic
311-29 FBAN , LTAN Fire Behavior Analyst or Long Term Fire Analyst 2017-05 Planning Classic
311-30 FEMO , FOBS Fire Effects Monitor or Field Observer 2012-09 Planning Classic
311-30 FEMO , FOBS Fire Effects Monitor or Field Observer 2012-09 Planning Classic
311-31 DPRO Display Processor 2009-06 Planning Classic
311-32 SCKN Status/Check-in Recorder 2024-07 Planning Next Gen
311-62 HRSP Human Resource Specialist 2009-06 Planning Classic
311-72 SOPL Strategic Operational Planner 2011-06 Planning Classic
311-77 GISS Geographic Information System Specialist 2022-03 Planning Classic
311-88 ACPC Assistant Area Commander, Planning 2009-06 Area Command Classic
311-63 PETL Prevention Education Team Leader 2009-06 Prevention & Investigation Classic
311-64 PETM Prevention Education Team Member 2009-06 Prevention & Investigation Classic
311-66 INVF Wildland Fire Investigator 2021-10 Prevention & Investigation Classic
311-90 INVL Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader 2021-10 Prevention & Investigation Classic
311-16 STAM Staging Area Manager 2008-05 Operations Classic
311-91 FAL1 , FAL2 , FAL3 Basic Faller or Intermediate Faller or Advanced Faller 2014-11 Operations Classic
311-91 FAL1 , FAL2 , FAL3 Basic Faller or Intermediate Faller or Advanced Faller 2014-11 Operations Classic
311-91 FAL1 , FAL2 , FAL3 Basic Faller or Intermediate Faller or Advanced Faller 2014-11 Operations Classic
311-97 RADO Radio Operator 2019-09 Logistics Classic
311-65 INBA Incident Business Advisor 2014-10 Finance and Administration Classic
311-85 DECK Deck Coordinator 2009-06 Air Operations Classic
311-87 ABRO Aircraft Base Radio Operator 2024-06 Air Operations Next Gen
311-35 LSC3 Logistics Section Chief Type 3 2017-10 Logistics Classic
311-50 FSC3 Finance Section Chief Type 3 2017-10 Finance and Administration Classic
311-55 PSC3 Planning Section Chief Type 3 2017-10 Planning Classic
311-79 UASL , UASM , UASD Unmanned Aircraft System Manager or Module Leader or Data Specialist 2018-10 Air Operations Classic
311-79 UASL , UASM , UASD Unmanned Aircraft System Manager or Module Leader or Data Specialist 2018-10 Air Operations Classic
311-79 UASL , UASM , UASD Unmanned Aircraft System Manager or Module Leader or Data Specialist 2018-10 Air Operations Classic
311-92 FWPT , RAMP Fixed Wing Parking Tender or Ramp Manager 2018-10 Air Operations Classic
311-92 FWPT , RAMP Fixed Wing Parking Tender or Ramp Manager 2018-10 Air Operations Classic
311-93 ATIM Aircraft Timekeeper 2018-10 Air Operations Classic
311-94 RTCM , MXMS Retardant Crew Member or Mix Master 2019-03 Air Operations Classic
311-94 RTCM , MXMS Retardant Crew Member or Mix Master 2019-03 Air Operations Classic
311-114 PIO3 Public Information Officer Type 3 2024-12 Command Classic
311-146 FSCC Finance or Administration Section Chief Complex 2023-01 Finance and Administration Classic
311-133 LSCC Logistics Section Chief Complex 2023-01 Logistics Classic
311-123 PSCC Planning Section Chief Complex 2023-01 Planning Classic
311-108 OSCC Operations Section Chief Complex 2023-01 Operations Classic
311-106 PIOC Public Information Officer Complex 2023-01 Command Classic
311-104 SOFC Safety Officer Complex 2023-01 Command Classic
311-101 ICCI Incident Commander Complex 2023-01 Command Classic
311-78 UASP Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot 2024-01 Air Operations Classic
311-98 CRWB Crew Boss, Single Resource 2024-05 Operations Next Gen
311-73 RXB1 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 2024-05 Operations Classic
311-109 OPBD Operations Branch Director 2024-06 Operations Next Gen
311-81 SOFF Safety Officer, Field 2024-07 Command Next Gen
311-107 FELB Felling Boss, Single Resource 2024-07 Operations Next Gen
311-39 MEDL Medical Unit Leader 2024-08 Logistics Next Gen
311-53 PTRC Personnel Time Recorder 2024-09 Finance and Administration Next Gen
Displaying 1 - 117 of 117 entries

NWCG Latest Announcements

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 25-001 Non-specification fire shelters

Date: January 15, 2025
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 25-001 Non-specification fire shelters. Non-specification fire shelters claiming to meet Forest Service (FS) fire shelter specification 5100-606 were first found in February of 2023. As of September 2024, non-specification shelters are again being advertised and sold on the open market.

This Safety Warning outlines details and recommended procedures to purchase FS specification shelters made with materials and components that meet performance criteria and toxicity testing requirements outlined in FS Specification 5100-606. 

For additional information on identifying non-specification shelters, please view ETC Safety Warning 23-01.

References:

ETC Safety Warning 25-001: Non-specification fire shelters

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee

ETC Safety Warning 23-01

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Awards

Date: January 14, 2025
Contact: Leadership Committee

The NWCG Leadership Committee has awarded the 2023 Paul Gleason “Lead By Example” awards to individuals in the categories of Initiative and Innovation, Mentoring and Teamwork, and Motivation and Vision, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to the awardees:

  • Sam Bowen, Superintendent of the Mark Twain Veteran Crew with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Greg Titus, Zone Fire Management Officer for the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • Renae Crippen, Manager of the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Eric Carlson, Instructor with OMNA International.

References:

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Interview with Paul Gleason

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