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NWCG Position Task Books

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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

Position Code PMS # Position Task Book Date Published Functional Area PTB Format
AOBD 311-17 Air Operations Branch Director 2009-06 AV Classic
HLCO , ATGS 311-18 Helicopter Coordinator or Air Tactical Group Supervisor 2022-04 AV Classic
HLCO , ATGS 311-18 Helicopter Coordinator or Air Tactical Group Supervisor 2022-04 AV Classic
ASGS 311-19 Air Support Group Supervisor 2009-06 AV Classic
HEBM 311-20 Helibase Manager 2018-10 AV Classic
HECM 311-22 Helicopter Crew Member 2009-06 AV Classic
ATBM , FWBM , SEMG 311-61 Airtanker Base Manager or Fixed Wing Base Manager or Single Engine Airtanker Manager 2018-10 AV Classic
ATBM , FWBM , SEMG 311-61 Airtanker Base Manager or Fixed Wing Base Manager or Single Engine Airtanker Manager 2018-10 AV Classic
ATBM , FWBM , SEMG 311-61 Airtanker Base Manager or Fixed Wing Base Manager or Single Engine Airtanker Manager 2018-10 AV Classic
ACAC 311-83 Area Command Aviation Coordinator 2009-06 AC Classic
ICT1 311-01 Incident Commander Type 1 2023-02 CGS Classic
ICT3 311-02 Incident Commander Type 3 2009-06 CGS Classic
ICT4 311-03 Incident Commander Type 4 2009-06 CGS Classic
SOF1 311-04 Safety Officer Type 1 2023-02 CGS Classic
LOFR 311-05 Liaison Officer 2010-06 CGS Classic
PIO1 311-06 Public Information Officer Type 1 2023-02 CGS Classic
RXMG 311-70 Prescribed Fire Manager 2020-10 RX Classic
RXB2 311-74 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 2024-05 RX Next Gen
ACDR 311-80 Area Commander 2009-06 AC Classic
SOFR 311-82 Safety Officer, Line 2009-06 CGS Classic
CORD 311-56 Expanded Dispatch Coordinator 2009-06 DISP Classic
EDSP 311-57 Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher 2009-06 DISP Classic
EDSD 311-58 Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher 2009-06 DISP Classic
EDRC 311-59 Expanded Dispatch Recorder 2009-06 DISP Classic
IADP 311-60 Initial Attack Dispatcher 2009-06 DISP Classic
ACDP 311-67 Aircraft Dispatcher 2009-06 DISP Classic
FSC1 311-46 Finance or Administration Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 FIN Classic
COMP , PROC , TIME 311-47 Compensation or Claims Unit Leader or Procurement Unit Leader or Time Unit Leader 2016-10 FIN Classic
COMP , PROC , TIME 311-47 Compensation or Claims Unit Leader or Procurement Unit Leader or Time Unit Leader 2016-10 FIN Classic
COMP , PROC , TIME 311-47 Compensation or Claims Unit Leader or Procurement Unit Leader or Time Unit Leader 2016-10 FIN Classic
COST 311-48 Cost Unit Leader 2009-06 FIN Classic
ICPI 311-49 Incident Contract Project Inspector 2012-10 FIN Classic
EQTR 311-51 Equipment Time Recorder 2016-09 FIN Next Gen
LSC1 311-33 Logistics Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 LOGS Classic
FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , SPUL 311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2024-08 LOGS Classic
FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , SPUL 311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2024-08 LOGS Classic
FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , SPUL 311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2024-08 LOGS Classic
FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , SPUL 311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2024-08 LOGS Classic
FACL , COML , FDUL , GSUL , SPUL 311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2024-08 LOGS Classic
SECM 311-40 Security Manager 2009-06 LOGS Classic
INCM 311-41 Incident Communications Center Manager 2009-06 LOGS Classic
BCMG 311-42 Base Camp Manager 2009-06 LOGS Classic
ORDM 311-43 Ordering Manager 2009-06 LOGS Classic
RCDM 311-44 Receiving or Distribution Manager 2009-06 LOGS Classic
EQPM 311-45 Equipment Manager 2009-06 LOGS Classic
ACLC 311-89 Assistant Area Commander Logistics 2009-06 AC Classic
COMT 311-96 Incident Communications Technician 2009-06 LOGS Classic
OSC1 311-08 Operations Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 OPS Classic
DIVS 311-09 Division or Group Supervisor 2009-06 OPS Classic
STCR , STEQ , STEN , TFLD 311-10 Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 OPS Classic
STCR , STEQ , STEN , TFLD 311-10 Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 OPS Classic
STCR , STEQ , STEN , TFLD 311-10 Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 OPS Classic
STCR , STEQ , STEN , TFLD 311-10 Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 OPS Classic
CREP 311-12 Crew Representative 2009-06 OPS Classic
HEQB , ENGB , FIRB , HMGB 311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Firing or Helicopter 2024-08 OPS Classic
HEQB , ENGB , FIRB , HMGB 311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Firing or Helicopter 2024-08 OPS Classic
HEQB , ENGB , FIRB , HMGB 311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Firing or Helicopter 2024-08 OPS Classic
HEQB , ENGB , FIRB , HMGB 311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Firing or Helicopter 2024-08 OPS Classic
FFT1 , ICT5 311-14 Firefighter Type 1 or Incident Commander Type 5 2009-06 OPS Classic
FFT1 , ICT5 311-14 Firefighter Type 1 or Incident Commander Type 5 2009-06 OPS Classic
STPS 311-68 Structure Protection Specialist 2009-06 OPS Classic
PSC1 311-23 Planning Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 PLAN Classic
RESL , SITL , DMOB 311-24 Resources Unit Leader or Situation Unit Leader or Demobilization Unit Leader 2009-06 PLAN Classic
RESL , SITL , DMOB 311-24 Resources Unit Leader or Situation Unit Leader or Demobilization Unit Leader 2009-06 PLAN Classic
RESL , SITL , DMOB 311-24 Resources Unit Leader or Situation Unit Leader or Demobilization Unit Leader 2009-06 PLAN Classic
DOCL 311-25 Documentation Unit Leader 2009-06 PLAN Classic
IRIN 311-26 Infrared Interpreter 2012-10 PLAN Classic
TNSP 311-28 Training Specialist 2009-06 PLAN Classic
FBAN , LTAN 311-29 Fire Behavior Analyst or Long Term Fire Analyst 2017-05 PLAN Classic
FBAN , LTAN 311-29 Fire Behavior Analyst or Long Term Fire Analyst 2017-05 PLAN Classic
FEMO , FOBS 311-30 Fire Effects Monitor or Field Observer 2012-09 PLAN Classic
FEMO , FOBS 311-30 Fire Effects Monitor or Field Observer 2012-09 PLAN Classic
DPRO 311-31 Display Processor 2009-06 PLAN Classic
SCKN 311-32 Status/Check-in Recorder 2024-07 PLAN Next Gen
HRSP 311-62 Human Resource Specialist 2009-06 PLAN Classic
SOPL 311-72 Strategic Operational Planner 2011-06 PLAN Classic
GISS 311-77 Geographic Information System Specialist 2022-03 PLAN Classic
ACPC 311-88 Assistant Area Commander, Planning 2009-06 AC Classic
PETL 311-63 Prevention Education Team Leader 2009-06 PI Classic
PETM 311-64 Prevention Education Team Member 2009-06 PI Classic
INVF 311-66 Wildland Fire Investigator 2021-10 PI Classic
INVL 311-90 Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader 2021-10 PI Classic
STAM 311-16 Staging Area Manager 2008-05 OPS Classic
FAL1 , FAL2 , FAL3 311-91 Basic Faller or Intermediate Faller or Advanced Faller 2014-11 OPS Classic
FAL1 , FAL2 , FAL3 311-91 Basic Faller or Intermediate Faller or Advanced Faller 2014-11 OPS Classic
FAL1 , FAL2 , FAL3 311-91 Basic Faller or Intermediate Faller or Advanced Faller 2014-11 OPS Classic
RADO 311-97 Radio Operator 2019-09 LOGS Classic
INBA 311-65 Incident Business Advisor 2014-10 FIN Classic
DECK 311-85 Deck Coordinator 2009-06 AV Classic
ABRO 311-87 Aircraft Base Radio Operator 2024-06 AV Next Gen
LSC3 311-35 Logistics Section Chief Type 3 2017-10 LOGS Classic
FSC3 311-50 Finance Section Chief Type 3 2017-10 FIN Classic
PSC3 311-55 Planning Section Chief Type 3 2017-10 PLAN Classic
UASL , UASM , UASD 311-79 Unmanned Aircraft System Manager or Module Leader or Data Specialist 2018-10 AV Classic
UASL , UASM , UASD 311-79 Unmanned Aircraft System Manager or Module Leader or Data Specialist 2018-10 AV Classic
UASL , UASM , UASD 311-79 Unmanned Aircraft System Manager or Module Leader or Data Specialist 2018-10 AV Classic
FWPT , RAMP 311-92 Fixed Wing Parking Tender or Ramp Manager 2018-10 AV Classic
FWPT , RAMP 311-92 Fixed Wing Parking Tender or Ramp Manager 2018-10 AV Classic
ATIM 311-93 Aircraft Timekeeper 2018-10 AV Classic
RTCM , MXMS 311-94 Retardant Crew Member or Mix Master 2019-03 AV Classic
RTCM , MXMS 311-94 Retardant Crew Member or Mix Master 2019-03 AV Classic
PIO3 311-15 Public Information Officer Type 3 2023-01 CGS Classic
FSCC 311-146 Finance or Administration Section Chief Complex 2023-01 FIN Classic
LSCC 311-133 Logistics Section Chief Complex 2023-01 LOGS Classic
PSCC 311-123 Planning Section Chief Complex 2023-01 PLAN Classic
OSCC 311-108 Operations Section Chief Complex 2023-01 OPS Classic
PIOC 311-106 Public Information Officer Complex 2023-01 CGS Classic
SOFC 311-104 Safety Officer Complex 2023-01 CGS Classic
ICCI 311-101 Incident Commander Complex 2023-01 CGS Classic
UASP 311-78 Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot 2024-01 AV Classic
CRWB 311-98 Crew Boss, Single Resource 2024-05 OPS Next Gen
RXB1 311-73 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 2024-05 OPS Classic
OPBD 311-109 Operations Branch Director 2024-06 OPS Next Gen
SOFF 311-81 Safety Officer, Field 2024-07 CGS Next Gen
FELB 311-107 Felling Boss, Single Resource 2024-07 OPS Next Gen
MEDL 311-39 Medical Unit Leader 2024-08 LOGS Next Gen
PTRC 311-53 Personnel Time Recorder 2024-09 FIN Next Gen
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NWCG Latest Announcements

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