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Agency Specific Position Task Books

The following are agency specific Position Task Books (PTBs). These PTBs are not produced or maintained by NWCG, and any questions or errors noted should be routed through the endorsing agencies.

NWCG Position Task Books are available at: NWCG Position Task Books

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Title Position Code Agency Functional Area Date Published
Air Tactical Supervisor (AITS) AITS DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI Bureau of Land Management , USDA Forest Service Air Operations 2022-11
Airspace Coordinator - Agency Specific ASCO DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI National Park Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , National Association of State Foresters , USDA Forest Service Air Operations 2016-01
Amphibious Water Scooper Manager AWSM USDA Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs Air Operations 2025-01
Buying Team Leader BUYL DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI National Park Service , USDA Forest Service Finance and Administration 2012-12
Buying Team Member BUYM DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , USDA Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI National Park Service Finance and Administration 2012-12
Cache Demobilization Specialist CDSP USDA Forest Service Logistics 2009-02
Dozer Operator, Tractor Plow Operator, Specialty Tracked Equipment Operator STOP DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , US Forest Service , DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management Operations 2024-04
Dozer Operator, Tractor Plow Operator, Specialty Tracked Equipment Operator TPOP US Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management Operations 2024-04
Dozer Operator, Tractor Plow Operator, Specialty Tracked Equipment Operator DZOP US Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management Operations 2024-04
Emergency Support Function 4, Primary Leader ESFL USDA Forest Service , DHS US Fire Administration Emergency Support Function 4 (Agency Specific) 2009-02
Emergency Support Function 4, Structure Support ESFS DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , USDA Forest Service , DHS US Fire Administration Emergency Support Function 4 (Agency Specific) 2009-02
Emergency Support Function 4, Wildland Support ESFW DOI National Park Service , USDA Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DHS US Fire Administration Emergency Support Function 4 (Agency Specific) 2009-02
Engine Operator ENOP DOI Bureau of Land Management , USDA Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs Operations 2019-04
Fire Cache Manager and Assistant Fire Cache Manager ACRM USDA Forest Service Logistics 2009-02
Fire Cache Manager and Assistant Fire Cache Manager FCMG USDA Forest Service Logistics 2009-02
Helicopter Manager- Limited Use/Restricted HMLR DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management , USDA Forest Service Air Operations 2025-01
Helitorch Manager HTMG DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , USDA Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI National Park Service Air Operations 2015-04
Helitorch Mixmaster HTMM DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , USDA Forest Service Air Operations 2015-04
Helitorch Parking Tender HTPT DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI National Park Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , USDA Forest Service Air Operations 2015-04
Incident Tech Support Specialist ITSS DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI National Park Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , USDA Forest Service Planning 2016-01
Intelligence Support INTS USDA Forest Service Planning 2017-12
Materials Handler WHHR USDA Forest Service Logistics 2009-02
Materials Handler Leader WHLR USDA Forest Service Logistics 2009-02
Plastic Sphere Dispenser Operator PLDO DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , USDA Forest Service , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI National Park Service Air Operations 2015-04
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss 3 RXB3 USDA Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs Prescribed Fire 2006-09
Supervisory Supply Clerk/Tech CASC USDA Forest Service Logistics 2009-02
Supply Clerk/Tech CASC USDA Forest Service Logistics 2009-02
Terra Torch Operator (TTOP) DOI Bureau of Land Management Operations 2024-01
Wildfire Agency Administrator Type 3 (WFA3) / Type 2 (WFA2) / Type 1 (WFA1) WFA1 USDA Forest Service Command 2024-03
Wildfire Agency Administrator Type 3 (WFA3) / Type 2 (WFA2) / Type 1 (WFA1) WFA2 USDA Forest Service Command 2024-03
Wildfire Agency Administrator Type 3 (WFA3) / Type 2 (WFA2) / Type 1 (WFA1) WFA3 USDA Forest Service Command 2024-03
Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Team Leader - Agency Specific WMTL USDA Forest Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Team Leader (Agency Specific) 2021-12
Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Team Member - Agency Specific WMTM DOI Bureau of Land Management , USDA Forest Service Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Team Leader (Agency Specific) 2021-12
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NWCG Latest Announcements

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 

Next Generation Position Task Book and Updated Incident Position Description Now Available for Operations Section Chief Complex

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) has a Next Generation NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 and an updated Incident Position Description.

These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

References:

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Position Page 

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Incident Position Description 

NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 

2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, Now Available

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the 2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, is now available. Visit NWCG's website to learn about the major updates and changes in the 2025 version of the IRPG. The NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES is available electronically and will be available from Great Basin Cache by early summer 2025.

All hard copy materials, including the IRPG, are ordered through the Great Basin Cache (GBK). Information on the ordering process can be found in the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Catalog.

References:

2025 IRPG Information 

NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461 

NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES 

NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2 

2025 Professional Reading Program

Date: February 18, 2025
Contact: Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP)

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program is announcing the 2025 Professional Reading list! The goal of the annual reading list is to promote the reading and discussion of the books throughout the year.

The five books chosen for this year are: Surf When You Can by Brett Crozier, Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, Elephant Company by Vicki Constantine Croke, Simply Managing by Henry Mintzberg, and Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Metcalf.

References:

Professional Reading Program