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NWCG positions enable consistent and uniform performance by personnel mobilized by position under NIMS-ICS principles. The position catalog provides comprehensive information about each NWCG position, those for which NWCG establishes qualifications standards. Agency-specific positions such as those located in the Federal Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement are not included in this catalog.

Positions denoted with an asterisk (*) use the established FEMA National Qualifications System all-hazard position as the baseline for the NWCG wildland fire position.

Note: Filter all IPDs using the IPD Status column to quickly see which ones are under review.

Position Title Position Code Functional Area Steward Key Stakeholders IPD Status ID IDQR
Advanced Faller FAL1 Operations HTTFS Incident Operations Subcommittee Approved 29496 32953
Basic Faller FAL3 Operations HTTFS Incident Operations Subcommittee Approved 29487 32948
Crew Boss, Single Resource CRWB Operations IOSC Approved 29489 32554
Crew Representative CREP Operations IOSC Approved 29488 32754
Division/Group Supervisor* DIVS Operations IOSC Approved 29532 32550
Engine Boss, Single Resource ENGB Operations IOSC Approved 29491 32571
Felling Boss, Single Resource FELB Operations HTTFS Risk Management Committee Approved 29492 32568
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss FFT1 Operations IOSC Approved 29484 32609
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember FFT2 Operations IOSC Approved 29495 32612
Firing Boss, Single Resource FIRB Operations FMC Incident Operations Subcommittee Approved 29493 32565
Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource HEQB Operations IOSC Approved 29490 32575
Intermediate Faller FAL2 Operations HTTFS Incident Operations Subcommittee Approved 29497 32950
Operations Branch Director OPBD Operations IOSC Approved 29576 32944
Operations Section Chief Complex OSCC Operations IOSC Approved 36920 36924
Operations Section Chief Type 1* OSC1 Operations IOSC Approved 29577 32938
Operations Section Chief Type 2* OSC2 Operations IOSC Approved 29615 32935
Operations Section Chief Type 3* OPS3 Operations IOSC Approved 29614 32941
Staging Area Manager STAM Operations IOSC Approved 29494 32932
Strike Team Leader Crew STCR Operations IOSC Approved 29618 32615
Strike Team Leader Engine STEN Operations IOSC Approved 29619 32618
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment STEQ Operations IOSC Approved 29620 32621
Structure Protection Specialist STPS Operations IOSC Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Committee Approved 29579 32863
Task Force Leader TFLD Operations IOSC Approved 29621 32606
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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

NWCG Alerts

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

VIDEO: Protecting Wildfire Personnel from Smoke - How Incident Management Teams Address Smokes Risks

VIDEO: Smoke, Knowing the Risks