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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

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 SOF3 Safety Officer Type 3 2025-01 Command Classic
311-56 CORD Expanded Dispatch Coordinator 2024-11 Dispatch Next Gen
311-57 EDSP Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher 2024-11 Dispatch Next Gen
311-58 EDSD Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher 2024-10 Dispatch Next Gen
311-59 EDRC Expanded Dispatch Recorder 2009-06 Dispatch Classic
311-60 IADP Initial Attack Dispatcher 2025-01 Dispatch Next Gen
311-67 ACDP Aircraft Dispatcher 2025-03 Dispatch Next Gen
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 SITL Situation Unit Leader 2025-02 Planning Classic
311-25 DOCL Documentation Unit Leader 2024-11 Planning Next Gen
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 2025-02 Operations Next Gen
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
311-115 DMOB Demobilization Unit Leader 2025-01 Planning Next Gen
311-27 RESL Resources Unit Leader 2025-01 Planning Next Gen
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated, NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

Date: March 11, 2025
Contact: Fire Use Subcommittee
Wildland Fire Module Unit

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430 standardizes procedures and expectations for Wildland Fire Modules (WFMs). These standards are to be used by staff, supervisors, specialists, and technicians for planning, administering, and conducting WFM operations. These standards will also be used as a measure of WFM qualifications, capabilities, and expected performance, for both Type 1 and Type 2 WFMs.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

NEW! NWCG Standards for Airtanker Operations, PMS 514

Date: March 7, 2025
Contact: National Interagency Aviation Committee

The NWCG Standards for Airtanker Operations, PMS 514 establishes the standards for dispatching, utilizing, and coordinating airtankers on interagency wildland fires. These standards should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision (SAS), PMS 505, NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations (SABO), PMS 508, and any applicable agency plans.

References:

NWCG Standards for Airtanker Operations, PMS 514

Incident Position Standards and Next Gen Position Task Books Now Available for Dispatch Incident Positions

Date: March 5, 2025
Contact: National Coordination System Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for all six Dispatch positions:

  • Aircraft Dispatcher
  • Expanded Dispatch Coordinator
  • Expanded Dispatch Recorder
  • Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
  • Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
  • Initial Attack Dispatcher

The Performance Support Packages for these positions, including the Expanded Dispatch Job Aid, J-601 and the Initial Attack and Aircraft Dispatcher Job Aid, J-602, were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Aircraft Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Coordinator Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Recorder Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Initial Attack Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Job Aids 

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for DMOB, DOCL, and RESL

Date: February 28, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB), Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL), and Resources Unit Leader (RESL).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions, including a job aid for RESL, were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Demobilization Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Documentation Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Resources Unit Leader Position Page