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Position History By Year

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, establishes minimum NWCG position qualification standards for training, experience, physical fitness, and currency for national mobilization to wildland fire incidents. And position qualification standards are located in the NWCG Position Catalog. Each NWCG Position includes a record of all qualifications changes. A historical record of all changes is found here, organized by position. It includes positions which have been removed from the NWCG Position Catalog. An historical record of all changes is found here, organized by update year. A consolidated Position History is also available.



Year: 2022

Status/Check-In Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Status/Check-In Recorder SCKN

Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SCKN."

2022-05-01
Planning
Incident Commander Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 1* ICT1

Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) and Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT1" and "ICT1 Maintains Currency For These Positions".

2022-05-01
Command
Public Information Officer Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 1* PIO1

Added: Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIO1" and "PIO1 Maintains Currency For These Positions." 

2022-05-01
Command
Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader* SITL

Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SITL."

Added:

2022-05-01
Planning
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 2* LSC2

Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC2" and "LSC2 Maintains Currency For These Positions".

2022-05-01
Logistics
Public Information Officer, Technician
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer, Technician PIOT

Added: IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction added to Required Training.

2022-03-01
Command
Public Information Officer
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer PIOF

Removed: IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction from required training.

2022-03-01
Command
Public Information Officer PIOF

Added: PIO1 position endorsement approved 01/19/2022.

2022-02-01
Command
Agency Representative
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Agency Representative AREP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2022-03-01
Command
Ramp Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ramp Manager RAMP

Removed:  A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I Interagency Aviation Training from Required Training.

2022-01-01
Air Operations
Aircraft Timekeeper
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Timekeeper ATIM

Removed: A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I and A-104, Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations as Required Training.

2022-01-01
Air Operations
Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource ENGB

Added: Engine Boss (ENGB) maintains currency for Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5).

2022-01-01
Operations
Initial Attack Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Initial Attack Dispatcher IADP

Remove A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I Interagency Aviation Training as Required Training.

2022-01-01
Dispatch
Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5 ICT5

Added: Engine Boss (ENGB) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ICT5".

2022-01-01
Command
Geographic Information System Specialist*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Geographic Information System Specialist* GISS

Added: S-341, GIS Specialist for Incident Management and RT-341, GIS Specialist for Incident Management Annual Refresher to Required Training.

2022-01-01
Planning

Year: 2021

Public Information Officer Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 2* PIO2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-12-01
Command
Public Information Officer Type 2* PIO2

Removed: IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction from Required Training.

Added: to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills."

  • IS-42, Social Media in Emergency Management
  • L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff (if not taken in lieu of S-420)
  • S-420, Command and General Staff (if not taken in lieu of L-481)
2021-10-01
Command
Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Behavior Analyst FBAN

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-12-01
Planning
Long Term Fire Analyst
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Long Term Fire Analyst LTAN

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-12-01
Planning
Public Information Officer Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 1* PIO1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-12-01
Command
Public Information Officer Type 1* PIO1

Added: to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills."

2021-10-01
Command
Public Information Officer, Technician
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer, Technician PIOT

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-12-01
Command
Public Information Officer, Technician PIOT

Position created.

2021-10-01
Command
Fixed Wing Parking Tender
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fixed Wing Parking Tender FWPT

Removed:  A-104, Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations, A-116, General Awareness Security Training from Required Training.

Added:  A-204, Manned Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations to Required Training.

2021-10-01
Air Operations
Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher EDSD

Added: Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for EDSD". 

2021-10-01
Dispatch
Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher EDSD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Dispatch
Aircraft Base Radio Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Base Radio Operator ABRO

Removed: Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) from Maintains Currency For These Positions.

2021-10-01
Air Operations
Aircraft Base Radio Operator ABRO

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-07-01
Air Operations
Expanded Dispatch Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Recorder EDRC

Added: Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP) to "EDRC Maintains Currency for These Positions".

Removed: Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) from "EDRC Maintains Currency for These Positions".

2021-10-01
Dispatch
Expanded Dispatch Recorder EDRC

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Dispatch
Retardant Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Retardant Crewmember RTCM

Removed: A-104, Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations from Required Training.

Removed: A-116, General Awareness Security Training from Required Training.

Added: A-204, Manned Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations to Required Training.

2021-10-01
Air Operations
Initial Attack Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Initial Attack Dispatcher IADP

Required Training

Add:

Remove: ICS-100, Introduction to ICS

These Positions Maintain Currency for IADP:  Add - Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP)

2021-10-01
Dispatch
Initial Attack Dispatcher IADP

Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Dispatch
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics ACLC

Added: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ACLC".

2021-10-01
Logistics
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics ACLC

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Aircraft Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Dispatcher ACDP

Required Training:

Added:

Removed:

  • ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

Required Experience:  

Added: Satisfactory performance as an Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)
Removed: Satisfactory performance as an Expanded Dispatch Recorder (ERDC)

These Positions Maintain Currency for ACDP:

Added: Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)
Removed: Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO) , Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC

ACDP Maintains Currency for These Positions:

Added: Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO), Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD), Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)

2021-10-01
Dispatch
Aircraft Dispatcher ACDP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Dispatch
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Member
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Member INTM

Position archived.

2021-10-01
Prevention and Investigation
Wildland Fire Investigator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Wildland Fire Investigator INVF

Added: Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader (INVL) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for INVF."

2021-10-01
Prevention and Investigation
Wildland Fire Investigator INVF

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-05-01
Prevention and Investigation
Commissary Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Commissary Manager CMSY

Position archived.

2021-10-01
Finance/ Administration
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader UASL

Added: Satisfactory performance as any Single Resource Boss position (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB) to Required Experience.

2021-10-01
Air Operations
Demobilization Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Demobilization Unit Leader* DMOB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-10-01
Planning
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 1* LSC1

Added: Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC) to "LCS1 Maintains Currency For These Positions."

2021-10-01
Logistics
Logistics Section Chief Type 1* LSC1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader INVL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-10-01
Prevention and Investigation
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader INVL

Position created.

2021-10-01
Prevention and Investigation
Public Information Officer
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer PIOF

Remove: ICS-100, Introduction to ICS and ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents from Required Training.

Added:  S-203, Introduction to Incident Information OR E/L952, All Hazards Position Specific Public Information Officer to Required Training.

Added: Satisfactory performance as a Public Information Officer, Technician (PIOT) to Required Experience.

Added: Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIOT) to "PIOF Maintains Currency for These Positions."

Added: to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills:"

Removed:  S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills:"

2021-10-01
Command
Deck Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Deck Coordinator DECK

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-07-01
Air Operations
Helicopter Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Crewmember HECM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-07-01
Air Operations
Medical Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Medical Unit Leader* MEDL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-07-01
Logistics
Fire Prevention Education Team Member
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Prevention Education Team Member PETM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01
Prevention and Investigation
Air Operations Branch Director*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Operations Branch Director* AOBD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01
Air Operations
Area Command Aviation Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Area Command Aviation Coordinator ACAC

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01
Air Operations
Assistant Area Commander, Planning
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Assistant Area Commander, Planning ACPC

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01
Planning
Fire Prevention Education Team Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Prevention Education Team Leader PETL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01
Prevention and Investigation
Field Observer
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Field Observer FOBS

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01
Planning
Documentation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Documentation Unit Leader* DOCL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01
Planning
Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader* SITL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-06-01
Planning
Area Commander
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Area Commander ACDR

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-05-01
Command
Status/Check-In Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Status/Check-In Recorder SCKN

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-05-01
Planning
Prescribed Fire Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager RXMG

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-05-01
Prescribed Fire
Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager RCDM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Supply Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Supply Unit Leader* SPUL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Intermediate Faller
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Intermediate Faller FAL2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Operations
Safety Officer Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 1* SOF1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

Added: Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for SOF1" and "SOF1 Maintains Currency for These Positions."

2021-04-01
Command
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 2* LSC2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Base/Camp Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Base/Camp Manager BCMG

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Radio Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Radio Operator RADO

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Advanced Faller
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Advanced Faller FAL1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Operations
Ground Support Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ground Support Unit Leader* GSUL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist UASD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Air Operations
Ordering Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ordering Manager ORDM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Security Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Security Manager SECM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Facilities Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Facilities Unit Leader* FACL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Logistics Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 3* LSC3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Food Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Food Unit Leader* FDUL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager UASM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Air Operations
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher EDSP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Dispatch
Equipment Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Equipment Manager EQPM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Expanded Dispatch Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Coordinator CORD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Dispatch
Service Branch Director
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Service Branch Director SVBD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Incident Communications Technician*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Communications Technician* COMT

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Communications Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Communications Unit Leader* COML

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Basic Faller
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Basic Faller FAL3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Operations
Support Branch Director
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Support Branch Director SUBD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Safety Officer Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 2* SOF2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Command
Incident Communications Center Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Communications Center Manager INCM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Logistics
Human Resource Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Human Resource Specialist HRSP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2021-04-01
Planning

Year: 2020

Incident Training Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Training Specialist TNSP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-12-01
Planning
Planning Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 1* PSC1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-12-01
Planning
Planning Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 2* PSC2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-12-01
Planning
Planning Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 3* PSC3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-12-01
Planning
Resources Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Resources Unit Leader* RESL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-12-01
Planning
Operations Branch Director
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Branch Director OPBD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Operations
Operations Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 3* OPS3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Operations
Crew Representative
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Crew Representative CREP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Operations
Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5 ICT5

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Command
Incident Commander Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 2* ICT2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Command
Incident Commander Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 1* ICT1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Command
Operations Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 2* OSC2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Operations
Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4* ICT4

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Command
Staging Area Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Staging Area Manager STAM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Operations
Structure Protection Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Structure Protection Specialist STPS

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Operations
Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3* ICT3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Command
Liaison Officer*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Liaison Officer* LOFR

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Command
Operations Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 1* OSC1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-11-01
Operations
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1 RXM1

Position archived.  Replaced by RXMG.

2020-10-01
Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2 RXM2

Position archived.  Replaced by RXMG.

2020-10-01
Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 RXB2

Updated: Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG) replaces Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1 (RXM1) and Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2 (RXM2) as "These positions maintain currency for RXB2." 

2020-10-01
Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 RXB2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01
Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager RXMG

Position created. Replaces RXM1 and RXM2.

2020-10-01
Prescribed Fire
Mixmaster
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Mixmaster MXMS

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01
Air Operations
Single Engine Airtanker Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Single Engine Airtanker Manager SEMG

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01
Air Operations
Aircraft Timekeeper
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Timekeeper ATIM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01
Air Operations
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 RXB1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01
Prescribed Fire
Airtanker Base Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Airtanker Base Manager ATBM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01
Air Operations
Fixed Wing Base Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fixed Wing Base Manager FWBM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01
Air Operations
Ramp Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ramp Manager RAMP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01
Air Operations
Retardant Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Retardant Crewmember RTCM

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-07-01
Air Operations
Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource FIRB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-06-01
Operations
Strategic Operational Planner
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strategic Operational Planner SOPL

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-06-01
Planning
Fire Effects Monitor
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Effects Monitor FEMO

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-06-01
Planning
Fixed Wing Parking Tender
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fixed Wing Parking Tender FWPT

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-04-01
Air Operations
Geographic Information System Specialist*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Geographic Information System Specialist* GISS

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-04-01
Planning
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1* FSC1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01
Finance/ Administration
Incident Contract Project Inspector
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Contract Project Inspector ICPI

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01
Finance/ Administration
Equipment Time Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Equipment Time Recorder EQTR

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01
Finance/ Administration
Procurement Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Procurement Unit Leader* PROC

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01
Finance/ Administration
Time Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Time Unit Leader* TIME

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01
Finance/ Administration
Personnel Time Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Personnel Time Recorder PTRC

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01
Finance/ Administration
Cost Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Cost Unit Leader* COST

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01
Finance/ Administration
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3* FSC3

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01
Finance/ Administration
Incident Business Advisor
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Business Advisor INBA

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01
Finance/ Administration
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2* FSC2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01
Finance/ Administration
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader* COMP

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2020-01-01
Finance/ Administration

Year: 2019

Helibase Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager HEBM

Position created.

Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) combined to Helibase Manager (HEBM).

2019-11-01
Air Operations
Ground Support Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ground Support Unit Leader* GSUL

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a GSUL, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 Position Task Book (311-35).

2019-10-01
Logistics
Airtanker Base Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Airtanker Base Manager ATBM

Added: To Required Experience Section:  Note: Once qualified as an ATBM, the ATIM qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the ATIM PTB.

2019-10-01
Air Operations
Compensation for Injury Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Compensation for Injury Specialist INJR

Added: to Required Experience Section:  Note: Once qualified as a COMP, the INJR qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented.

2019-10-01
Finance/ Administration
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss FFT1

Added: S-131, Firefighter Type 1 (8 hrs.) to Required Training.

2019-10-01
Operations
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss FFT1

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01
Operations
Radio Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Radio Operator RADO

Added:  Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) to Required Training.

2019-10-01
Logistics
Logistics Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 3* LSC3

Added: to Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as SPUL, FACL, GSUL, or ICT3, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 Position Task Book (311-35).

2019-10-01
Logistics
Facilities Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Facilities Unit Leader* FACL

Added: To Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a FACL, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 Position Task Book (311-35).

2019-10-01
Logistics
Retardant Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Retardant Crewmember RTCM

Updated: Required Experience to completion and certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-94) as a Retardant Crewmember (RTCM).

2019-10-01
Air Operations
Supply Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Supply Unit Leader* SPUL

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a SPUL, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 Position Task Book (311-35).

2019-10-01
Logistics
Operations Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 3* OPS3

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as DIVS or ICT3, the OPS3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented.

2019-10-01
Operations
Resources Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Resources Unit Leader* RESL

Added: to Qualification Requirements :  Note: Once qualified as a RESL, the PSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the PSC3 Position Task Book (PMS 311-55).

2019-10-01
Planning
Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Behavior Analyst FBAN

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: If an LTAN meets the prerequisite experience and qualifications of an FBAN, the certifying official may grant the FBAN qualification. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page.

2019-10-01
Planning
Division/Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Division/Group Supervisor* DIVS

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note:  Once qualified as a DIVS, the OPS3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented.

2019-10-01
Operations
Division/Group Supervisor* DIVS

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01
Operations
Incident Commander Type 5
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 5 ICT5

Added: Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ICT5".

2019-10-01
Command
Planning Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 3* PSC3

Added: Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as SITL, RESL, or ICT3, the PSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the PSC3 Position Task Book (PMS 311-55).

2019-10-01
Planning
Task Force Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Task Force Leader TFLD

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  If a TFLD meets the prerequisite experience and qualifications of a STL, the appropriate STL qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a ‘verification/certification’ page of the TFLD Position Task Book (311-10).

2019-10-01
Operations
Task Force Leader TFLD

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01
Operations
Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3* ICT3

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a ICT3, the OPS3PSC3LSC3 and FSC3 qualifications may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the applicable Position Task Book.

2019-10-01
Command
Safety Officer Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 2* SOF2

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a SOF2, the SOFR qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the SOFR Position Task Book (311-82).

2019-10-01
Command
Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader* SITL

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a SITL, the PSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the PSC3 Position Task Book (311-55).

2019-10-01
Planning
Cost Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Cost Unit Leader* COST

Added: to Required Experience:  Note: Once qualified as a COST, the FSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the FSC3 Position Task Book (311-50).

2019-10-01
Finance/ Administration
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader* COMP

Added: To Required Experience: Note: Once qualified as a COMP, the CLMS and INJR qualifications may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented. 

2019-10-01
Finance/ Administration
Crew Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Crew Boss, Single Resource CRWB

Added: Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) to "CRWB Maintains Currency for These Positions".

2019-10-01
Operations
Crew Boss, Single Resource CRWB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01
Operations
Aircraft Timekeeper
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Timekeeper ATIM

Added: Additional Required Experience option satisfactory performance as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM).

2019-10-01
Air Operations
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3* FSC3

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as TIME, COST, or ICT3, the FSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the FSC3 Position Task Book (311-50).

2019-10-01
Finance/ Administration
Claims Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Claims Specialist CLMS

Added: to Required Experience Section: Note: Once qualified as a COMP, the CLMS qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented.

2019-10-01
Finance/ Administration
Time Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Time Unit Leader* TIME

Added: to Qualification Requirements:  Note: Once qualified as a TIME, the FSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the FSC3 Position Task Book (311-50).

2019-10-01
Finance/ Administration
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource HMGB

Removed: Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG) from "HMGB Maintains Currency for These Positions."

2019-10-01
Air Operations
Mixmaster
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Mixmaster MXMS

Updated: Required Experience item completion and certification of Position Task Book (311-94)  as a Mixmaster​ (MXMS).

2019-10-01
Air Operations
Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew STCR

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01
Operations
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember FFT2

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01
Operations
Felling Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Felling Boss, Single Resource FELB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01
Operations
Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource ENGB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01
Operations
Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource HEQB

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01
Operations
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment STEQ

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01
Operations
Strike Team Leader Engine
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine STEN

Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved.

2019-05-01
Operations

Year: 2018

Airtanker Base Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Airtanker Base Manager ATBM

Position created.

2018-11-01
Air Operations
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager UASM

Position created.

2018-11-01
Air Operations
Mixmaster
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Mixmaster MXMS

Added: Position added back to PMS 310-1.

2018-11-01
Air Operations
Retardant Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Retardant Crewmember RTCM

Position created.

2018-11-01
Air Operations
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader UASL

Position created.

2018-11-01
Air Operations
Ramp Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ramp Manager RAMP

Position created.

2018-11-01
Air Operations
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot UASP

Position created.

2018-11-01
Air Operations
Fixed Wing Base Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fixed Wing Base Manager FWBM

Position created.

2018-11-01
Air Operations
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist UASD

Position created.

2018-11-01
Air Operations
Helibase Manager Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager Type 2 HEB2

Position archived.

Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) combined to Helibase Manager (HEBM).

2018-11-01
Air Operations
Helibase Manager Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager Type 1 HEB1

Position archived.

Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) combined to Helibase Manager (HEBM).

2018-11-01
Air Operations
Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3* ICT3

Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills".

2018-10-01
Command
Planning Section Chief Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 3* PSC3

Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills.

2018-10-01
Planning
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 1* LSC1

Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification.”

2018-10-01
Logistics
Planning Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 2* PSC2

Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Planning Section Chief Course (S- 440) prior to position qualification.”

2018-10-01
Planning
Aircraft Timekeeper
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Timekeeper ATIM

Position created.

2018-10-01
Air Operations
Fixed Wing Parking Tender
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fixed Wing Parking Tender FWPT

Position created.

2018-10-01
Air Operations
Public Information Officer Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 2* PIO2

Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification.”

2018-10-01
Command
Aircraft Base Radio Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Base Radio Operator ABRO

Updated: Changed Helibase Manager Type 2 (HEB2) to Helibase Manager (HEBM) under These Positions Maintains Currency for ABRO.

2018-10-01
Air Operations
Deck Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Deck Coordinator DECK

Updated: Helibase Manager Type 2 (HEB2) to Helibase Manager (HEBM) under "These Positions Maintains Currency for DECK".

2018-10-01
Air Operations
Public Information Officer Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Public Information Officer Type 1* PIO1

Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification.”

2018-10-01
Command
Liaison Officer*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Liaison Officer* LOFR

Added: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) and Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) to These Positions Maintain Currency for LOFR.

2018-10-01
Command
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 2* LSC2

Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification.”

2018-10-01
Logistics
Incident Commander Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 2* ICT2

Added: Liaison Officer (LOFR) to "ICT2 Maintains Currency For These Positions".

2018-10-01
Command
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Coming Soon! Ransom Road WFSTAR Module

Date: December 9, 2025
Questions about RT-130? 
Please contact: NWCG Audiovisual Specialist

On June 8, 1981, the Ransom Road Fire swept across Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, marking a defining moment in wildland fire management. This event led directly to the creation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's professional fire program.

Later this month, NWCG will release a compelling video that brings the Ransom Road Fire to life through firsthand accounts, official reports, and animated maps. Rob Lee, second on site during the deployment, shares his powerful recollections of that day. 

This video will be going live later this month in NWCG's RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) Catalogue.

References:

WFSTAR Catalogue 

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign: "Leadership Levels" Now Available

Date: October 15, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce the release of the Leadership Committee’s 2025–2026 Leadership Campaign, themed “Leadership Levels.” This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

The campaign is structured into four quarters and may be completed at any time between October 1, 2025 -December 31, 2026. Leadership levels will be released quarterly.

Quarter One materials are now available on the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program website and focus on Leadership Level 1, Follower (Self-Leadership).

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee

Updated! L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led) Course

Date: October 3, 2024
Questions? Please contact:
Leadership Committee

NWCG is pleased to announce the updated L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led) course is now available. L-280 is intended for operational personnel at the Firefighter Type 1 level, and for individuals pursuing Leadership Level 2, New Leader. 

This instructor-led course is a primer on leadership and the second formal course in the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program. It helps emerging leaders build the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to lead effectively in high-risk environments. 

For more information about leadership development and available courses, visit the Leadership Committee Web Portal.

References:

L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led)

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use

Date: Sept 26, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee 

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use. This advisory recommends all pre-2006 fire shelters should be removed from service by January 1, 2026.

This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to:

  • Inspect fire shelters immediately
  • Replace and destroy any pre-2006 shelters (identified by white or pink insert label)
  • Order replacements as needed

For further details, please refer to the complete advisory. 

References:

Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use

NWCG Fire Inspection Flowchart, PMS 411-1

NWCG Alerts