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
Position	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 2*	PSC2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Updated: Position Endorsement The position for this endorsement is currently being evaluated to the new standards for Complex Incident Management, for current information regarding this change, please contact your NIMSIC representative. Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PSC2" and "PSC2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Planning Section Chief Course (S- 440) prior to position qualification.” Updated: Prerequisite experience modified as follows: Satisfactory performance as a Situation Unit Leader (SITL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Resources Unit Leader (RESL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident*. Added: S-420 Command & General Staff (32 hrs.). Position created. Planning Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Planning Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Planning Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Planning
Public Information Officer Type 2*	PIO2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Added: Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIO2." Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) to "PIO2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Updated: Position Endorsement The position for this endorsement is currently being evaluated to the new standards for Complex Incident Management, for current information regarding this change, please contact your NIMSIC representative. Added: Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIO2." Added: Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) to "PIO2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. 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) Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification.” Removed: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) and Advanced ICS (ICS-400) from Required Training. Added: Bridging experience pathways for qualified OSC2, LSC2, and PSC2 to move into the PIO2 position. Updated: Required Experience for PIO2 from Successful to Satisfactory performance as a PIOF. Updated: PIO2 information on the position flow chart. Added: Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) to Required Training. Added: PIOF to Required Experience. Position created. Replaced IOF2.	Command
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*	LSC2	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC2" and from "LSC2 Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Updated: Position Endorsement The position for this endorsement is currently being evaluated to the new standards for Complex Incident Management, for current information regarding this change, please contact your NIMSIC representative. Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC2" and "LSC2 Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification.” Updated: asterisk note to read: Individuals must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification. Updated: Prerequisite experience modified as follows: Satisfactory performance as a Facilities Unit Leader (FACL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Supply Unit Leader (SPUL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) on a wildfire incident*. Added: S-420 Command & General Staff (32 hrs.) to Required Training. Position created. Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Logistics
Operations Section Chief Type 1*	OSC1	Added: Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "OSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Position-Specific publication added under Standards and References: NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs, PMS 350-8. Added: Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For OSC1" and "OSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions" Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) to "OSC1 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for OSC1" and from "OSC1 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: S-430, Operations Section Chief (16 hrs.) and S-420, Command and General Staff (32 hrs.). Position created. Operations Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Operations Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Operations Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations
Operations Branch Director	OPBD	Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For OPBD." Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) TO "OPBD Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs, PMS 350-8 to Position-Specific publication under Standards and References. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: “*designates agency established position qualifications.” Position created.	Operations
Geographic Information System Specialist*	GISS	Updated: Incident Position Description (IPD) updated. Added: S-341, GIS Specialist for Incident Management and RT-341, GIS Specialist for Incident Management Annual Refresher to Required Training. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position Created.	Planning
Operations Section Chief Type 2*	OSC2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Added: Position-Specific publication added under Standards and References: NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs, PMS 350-8. Added: Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For OSC2" and "OSC2 Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created. Operations Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Operations Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Operations Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations
Operations Section Chief Type 3*	OPS3	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For OPS3." Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "OPS3 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Position-Specific publication added under Standards and References: NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs, PMS 350-8. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. 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. Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) from the "OPS3 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Removed: Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for OPS3" and from "OPS3 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Position created. Type 3 Position standards are being introduced to provide an agreed to minimum standard for National Mobilization and to help develop local capability. Currently the PSC3, LSC3, and FSC3 positions are utilized by FEMA and the Department of the Interior All Hazard qualification program.	Operations
Operations Section Chief Complex	OSCC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added: To OSCC Qualification Requirements: **S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-108. Updated: Required Training: S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) OR Complex Incident Management Field Evaluation (PDF) OR a completed X-520,NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF) Added: To Required Training: ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR 0305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team To Required Experience: OR Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Operation Section Chief, Complex (OSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-108 To These Positions Maintain Currency For OSCC: Area Commander (ACDR) Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC) Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC) Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) Operation Branch Director (OPBD) Operation Section Chief 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) To OSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions: Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC) Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) Operations Brand Director (OPBD) Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEQ, STEN) Structure Protection Specialist (STPS) Task Force Leader (TFLD) To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills: S-430, Operations Section Chief L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Fire Service L-580, Leadership is Action Added: Position-Specific publication added under Standards and References: NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs*, PMS 350-8. Position created.	Operations
Fire Prevention Education Team Leader	PETL	Added: P-410, Fire Prevention Education Team Leader to Required Training. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Prevention and Investigation
Intermediate Faller	FAL2	Updated: Incident Position Description (IPD) updated. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: (ICT5, FFT1, FAL1, FAL2, FAL3) Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133), based on acceptance of NWCG Curriculum Management Issue Paper #123. The S-133 curriculum has been incorporated into the new development of Firefighter Type 1 (S-131). Position created. Established the Basic Faller (FAL3), Intermediate Faller (FAL2), and Advanced Faller (FAL1) positions. Transition plan and position task books are available at the NWCG web site.	Operations
Advanced Faller	FAL1	Updated: Incident Position Description (IPD). Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: (ICT5, FFT1, FAL2, FAL3) Removed Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133), based on acceptance of NWCG Curriculum Management Issue Paper #123. The S-133 curriculum has been incorporated into the new development of Firefighter Type 1 (S-131). Position created. Established the Basic Faller (FAL3), Intermediate Faller (FAL2), and Advanced Faller (FAL1) positions. Transition plan and position task books are available at the NWCG web site.	Operations
Basic Faller	FAL3	Updated: Incident Position Description (IPD) updated. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133), based on acceptance of NWCG Curriculum Management Issue Paper #123. The S-133 curriculum has been incorporated into the new development of Firefighter Type 1 (S-131). Position created. Established the Basic Faller (FAL3), Intermediate Faller (FAL2), and Advanced Faller (FAL1) positions. Transition plan and position task books are available at the NWCG web site.	Operations
Fire Prevention Education Team Member	PETM	Added: of P-310, Fire Prevention Education Team Member to required training. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Prevention and Investigation
Safety Officer, Line	SOFR	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added: To SOFR Maintains Currency For These Positions: Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SOFR." Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "SOFR Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Advanced ICS (ICS-400) required training to align position with FEMA Type 3 standards. Added: Transition Plan: All qualified SOFR individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-400 in responder’s records. All SOFR trainees will be required to complete ICS-400 prior to position qualification. Updated: Position Task Book language to reflect the following: 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). Position created. The title of the Safety Officer Type 3 position has been changed to Safety Officer, Line (SOFR). This position is entry level, is not a prerequisite for higher qualifications, and is not tied to the complexity of an incident.	Command
Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot	UASP	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "Required Experience": Completion and Certification of NWCG Unmanned Aircraft System, Pilot Position Task Book, PMS 311 78. Updated: Required Training, A-450 course title updated. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Air Operations
Air Tactical Group Supervisor*	ATGS	Added: Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) to "ATGS Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: Modified Agency Approved Crew Resource Management (CRM) Training to Required Training. Added: Agency Approved (CRM) Training and Triennial Air Tactical Group Supervisor refresher training (RT-378). Position created.	Air Operations
Interagency Resource Representative	IARR	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Planning
Air Support Group Supervisor*	ASGS	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: Changed Helibase Manager Type 1 (HEB1) to Helibase Manager (HEBM) to Required Experience and ASGS Maintains Currency for These Positions. Position created.	Air Operations
Infrared Interpreter	IRIN	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) position to transition plan. Position created.	Planning
Helicopter Coordinator	HLCO	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Air Operations
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics	ACLC	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ACLC". Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC), Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ACLC Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ACLC". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Assistant Area Commander, Planning (ACPC) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for ACLC". Added: S-620 Area Command (32 hrs.) Position created.	Logistics
Display Processor	DPRO	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Planning
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource	HMGB	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG) from "HMGB Maintains Currency for These Positions." Updated: Changed Helibase Manager Type 1 and Helibase Manager Type 2 to Helibase Manager (HEBM). Added: A-110, Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials training as a triennial requirement. Completion of A-110 is required prior to Position Task Book initiation. A-110 training is available at https://www.iat.gov/training/searchcourse_overview.asp?cid=1005. Position created. The Helicopter Boss, Single Resource (HELB) and Helicopter Manager (HELM) positions have been combined and replaced by the position of Helicopter Manager, Single resource (HMGB). This position is included in the Single Resource Boss Position Task Book (311-13).	Air Operations
Helibase Manager	HEBM	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created. Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) combined to Helibase Manager (HEBM). Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) replaced Helibase Manager. Position created.	Air Operations
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." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." E/L-952, Public Information Officer IS-42, Social Media in Emergency Management L-580, Leadership is Action Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification.” Added: Bridging experience pathways for qualified OSC1, LSC1, and PSC1 to move into the PIO1 position. Added: Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) as Required Training. Position created. Replaced IOF1.	Command
Area Commander	ACDR	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ADCR." Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ACDR Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) to Area Commander (ACDR) Maintains Currency for these Positions. Added: Required training S-620 – Area Command (32 hrs). Position created.	Command
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	LSC1	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC1" and from "LSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For LCS1" and "LCS1 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC) to "LCS1 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification.” Updated: Corrected asterisk note to read: Individuals must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification. Added: of Support Branch Director (SUBD) to LSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions. Updated: Prerequisite experience modified as follows: Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1). OR Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) on a wildfire incident*. Removed: of Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC3) from the "These Positions Maintain Currency for LSC1" positions. Added: of Area Commander (ACDR) for "These Positions Maintain Currency for LSC1." Added: of Service Branch Director (SVBD) to "LSC1 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Position created. Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Logistics
Public Information Officer Type 2*	PIO2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Added: Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIO2." Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) to "PIO2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Updated: Position Endorsement The position for this endorsement is currently being evaluated to the new standards for Complex Incident Management, for current information regarding this change, please contact your NIMSIC representative. Added: Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIO2." Added: Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) to "PIO2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. 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) Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification.” Removed: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) and Advanced ICS (ICS-400) from Required Training. Added: Bridging experience pathways for qualified OSC2, LSC2, and PSC2 to move into the PIO2 position. Updated: Required Experience for PIO2 from Successful to Satisfactory performance as a PIOF. Updated: PIO2 information on the position flow chart. Added: Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) to Required Training. Added: PIOF to Required Experience. Position created. Replaced IOF2.	Command
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*	FSC2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Updated: Position Endorsement The position for this endorsement is currently being evaluated to the new standards for Complex Incident Management, for current information regarding this change, please contact your NIMSIC representative. Added: Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For FSC2" and "FSC2 Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: Required Experience: Satisfactory performance as a Time Unit Leader (TIME). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-46) as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Cost Unit Leader (COST). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-46) as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Procurement Unit Leader (PROC). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-46) as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-46) as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2). Added: S-420 Command & General Staff (32 hrs) to Required Training. Position created. Finance Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Finance Section Chief (Multi-Division) and IFinance Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Finance/ Administration
Assistant Area Commander, Planning	ACPC	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ACPC." Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ACPC Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ACPC". Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "ACPC Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Assistant Area Commander, Logistics (ACLC) from "ACPC Maintains Currency for These Positions". Added: Required training S-620, Area Command (32 hrs). Position created.	Planning
Operations Section Chief Type 1*	OSC1	Added: Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "OSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Position-Specific publication added under Standards and References: NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs, PMS 350-8. Added: Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For OSC1" and "OSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions" Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) to "OSC1 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for OSC1" and from "OSC1 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: S-430, Operations Section Chief (16 hrs.) and S-420, Command and General Staff (32 hrs.). Position created. Operations Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Operations Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Operations Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations
Safety Officer Complex	SOFC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to SOFC Qualification Requirements: *** S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Safety Officer Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-104. Updated Required Training: S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) OR Complex Incident Management Field Evaluation (PDF) OR a completed X-520,NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF). Added: To Required Training: ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR 0305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team To Required Experience: OR Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-104 To These Positions Maintain Currency For SOFC: Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) To SOFC Maintains Currency For These Positions: Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills: L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service L-580, Leadership is Action S-404, Safety Officer Position created.	Command
Resources Unit Leader*	RESL	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "RESL Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For RESL." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. 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). Position created.	Planning
Planning Section Chief Complex	PSCC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added: To PSCC Qualification Requirements: **S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-123. Updated: S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) OR Complex Incident Management Field Evaluation (PDF) OR a completed X-520,NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF). Added: To Required Training: ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR 0305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team To Required Experience: OR Satisfactory performance as a Situation Unit Leader (SITL) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 OR Satisfactory performance as a Resources Unit Leader (RESL) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 (see note) OR Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 (see note) OR Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 (see note) OR Satisfactory performance as a Complex Incident Safety Officer (SOFC) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-123 (see note) Note: Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Planning Section Chief Course (S-440) prior to position qualification.* To These Positions Maintain Currency for PSCC: Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3) Resources Unit Leader (RESL) Situation Unit Leader (SITL) To PSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions: Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB) Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL) Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3) To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills: L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service L-580, Leadership is Action S-440, Planning Section Chief Added: Area Commander (ACDR), Assistant Area Commander, Planning (ACPC), Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), and Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PSCC ". Added: Assistant Area Commander, Planning (ACPC), Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1), Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2), Resources Unit Leader (RESL), Situation Unit Leader (SITL), and Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN) to "PSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions." Position created.	Planning
Incident Commander Type 1*	ICT1	Added: Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT1." Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "ICT1 Maintains Currency For These Positions." 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". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Liaison Officer (LOFR) to "ICT1 Maintains Currency For These Positions". Removed: Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) from "ICT1 Maintains Currency for These Positions". Added: Agency Representative (AREP) for "ICT1 Maintains Currency for These Positions". Position created. Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Command
Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex	FSCC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added: 1.To FSCC Qualification Requirements Summary: *S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-146. 2. To Required Training: OR a completed X-520, NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF) Added: To Required Training: S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR 0305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team To Required Experience: Satisfactory performance as a Time Unit Leader (TIME) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-146 OR Satisfactory performance as a Cost Unit Leader (COST) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-146 OR Satisfactory performance as a Procurement Unit Leader (PROC)** AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-146 OR Satisfactory performance as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-146 To These Positions Maintain currency for FSCC: Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP) Cost Unit Leader (COST) Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3) Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) Time Unit Leader (TIME) To FSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions: Cost Unit Leader (COST) Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP) Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR) Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3) Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC) Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) Time Unit Leader (TIME) To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills: E/L 973, All-Hazards Position Specific Finance/Admin. Section Chief L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service L-580, Leadership is Action Position Created.	Finance/ Administration
Situation Unit Leader*	SITL	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "SITL Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SITL." Added: ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. 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). Updated: Prerequisite experience modified as follows: Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-24) as a Situation Unit Leader (SITL). Updated: The prerequisite Required Experience for Situation Unit Leader (SITL) is Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4). Position created.	Planning
Safety Officer Type 1*	SOF1	Added: Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SOF1" and "SOF1 Maintains Currency For These Positions." 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." Removed: Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for SOF1" and from "SOF1 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Position created. Safety Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Command
Logistics Section Chief Complex	LSCC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "LSCC Qualification Requirements": * S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Logistics Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-133. Updated Required Training: S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) OR Complex Incident Management Field Evaluation (PDF) OR a completed X-520,NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF). Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSCC" and from "LSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) Added: To Required Training: ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR 0305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team To Required Experience: OR Satisfactory performance as a Facilities Unit Leader (FACL) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 OR Satisfactory performance as a Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 OR Satisfactory performance as a Supply Unit Leader (SPUL) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 OR Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 OR Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 (see note) OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 Note:** Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L 967) prior to position qualification. To These Positions Maintain Currency for LCSS: Assistant Area Commander, Logistics (ACLC) Facilities Unit Leader (FACL) Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL) Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC3) Service Branch Director (SVBD) Supply Unit Leader (SPUL) Support Branch Director (SUBD) To LSCC Maintains Currency for These Positions: Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC) Base/Camp Manager (BCMG) Equipment Manager (EQPM) Facilities Unit Leader (FACL) Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL) Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC3) Ordering Manager (ORDM) Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM) Service Branch Director (SVBD) Supply Unit Leader (SPUL) Support Branch Director (SUBD) To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills: E/L 967, All-Hazards Position Specific Logistics Section Chief L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Fire Service L-580, Leadership is Action Position created.	Logistics
Safety Officer Type 2*	SOF2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Added: Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SOF2" and "SOF2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. 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). Added: Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for SOF2" and "SOF2 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Updated: Position Task Book language updated to reflect the following: 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). Added: Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) to the "These Positions Maintain Currency For SOF2." Position created. Safety Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Command
Incident Commander Type 2*	ICT2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "ICT2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Updated: Position Endorsement The position for this endorsement is currently being evaluated to the new standards for Complex Incident Management, for current information regarding this change, please contact your NIMSIC representative. Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) and Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT2". Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) to "ICT2 Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Liaison Officer (LOFR) to "ICT2 Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: the following Required Experience: Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3). Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2). Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-01) as an Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) on a wildfire incident. Added: Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) and Type 2 (SOF2) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ICT2" and "ICT2 Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Agency Representative (AREP) to "ICT2 Maintains Currency for These Positions". Added: Position created. Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1. zd	Command
Operations Section Chief Type 2*	OSC2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Added: Position-Specific publication added under Standards and References: NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs, PMS 350-8. Added: Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For OSC2" and "OSC2 Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created. Operations Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Operations Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Operations Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations
Public Information Officer Complex	PIOC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added: To PIOC Qualification Requirements: *S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Public Information Officer Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-106. Updated: S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) OR Complex Incident Management Field Evaluation (PDF) OR a completed X-520,NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF). Removed: NOTE: This qualification standard is effective until December 31, 2022, per NWCG Memorandum 22-002, Amended** Added: To Required Training: ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR 0305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team To Required Experience: OR Satisfactory performance as a Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 OR Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note) OR Satisfactory performance as a Incident Logistics Section Complex (LSCC) AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note) OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note) OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note) Note: Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L 952) prior to position qualification. To These Positions Maintain Currency For PIOC: Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) To PIOC Maintains Currency For These Positions: Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills: E/L 952, All-Hazards Position Specific Public Information Officer IS-42, Social Media in Emergency Management L-580, Leadership is Action Position created.	Command
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*	FSC1	Added: Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For FSC1" and "FSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Finance Section Chief Type 3 (FSC3) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for FSC1" and from "FSC1 Maintains Currency for These Positions". Position created. Finance Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Finance Section Chief (Multi-Division) and IFinance Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Finance/ Administration
Operations Section Chief Complex	OSCC	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added: To OSCC Qualification Requirements: **S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-108. Updated: Required Training: S-520, Advanced Incident Management OR Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC) OR Complex Incident Management Field Evaluation (PDF) OR a completed X-520,NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF) Added: To Required Training: ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR 0305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team To Required Experience: OR Satisfactory performance as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Operation Section Chief, Complex (OSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-108 To These Positions Maintain Currency For OSCC: Area Commander (ACDR) Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC) Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC) Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) Operation Branch Director (OPBD) Operation Section Chief 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) To OSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions: Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC) Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) Operations Brand Director (OPBD) Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEQ, STEN) Structure Protection Specialist (STPS) Task Force Leader (TFLD) To Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills: S-430, Operations Section Chief L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Fire Service L-580, Leadership is Action Added: Position-Specific publication added under Standards and References: NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs*, PMS 350-8. Position created.	Operations
Planning Section Chief Type 1*	PSC1	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PSC1" and "PSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Planning Section Chief Course (S-440) prior to position qualification.” Updated: Prerequisite Experience modified as follows: Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) on a wildfire incident. Removed: Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3) from These Positions Maintain Currency for PSC1 positions and PSC1 Maintains Currency for These Positions. Position created. Planning Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Planning Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Planning Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Planning
Planning Section Chief Type 2*	PSC2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Updated: Position Endorsement The position for this endorsement is currently being evaluated to the new standards for Complex Incident Management, for current information regarding this change, please contact your NIMSIC representative. Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PSC2" and "PSC2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Planning Section Chief Course (S- 440) prior to position qualification.” Updated: Prerequisite experience modified as follows: Satisfactory performance as a Situation Unit Leader (SITL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Resources Unit Leader (RESL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-23) as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) on a wildfire incident*. Added: S-420 Command & General Staff (32 hrs.). Position created. Planning Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Planning Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Planning Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Planning
Status/Check-In Recorder	SCKN	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SCKN." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Planning
Incident Commander Complex	ICCI	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added: To ICCI Qualification Requirements: ***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Incident Commander Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-101. To Required Training: OR a completed X-520, NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form (PDF) Added: To Required Training: ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff S-420, Command and General Staff OR L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff OR 0305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team To Required Experience: OR Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) AND Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101 OR Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) AND Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101 OR Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) AND Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101 OR Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) AND Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101 OR Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) AND Satisfactory performance as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) Position Task Book, PMS 311-101 To These Positions Maintain Currency For ICCI: Area Commander (ACDR) Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC) Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC) Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1) Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2) Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1) Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2) Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) To ICCI Maintains Currency For These Positions: Agency Representative (AREP) Area Commander (ACDR) Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC) Assistant Area Commander Planning (ACPC) Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1) Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2) Liaison Officer (LOFR) Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1) Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2) Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) To Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills: E/L 950, All-Hazards Position Specific Incident Commander L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Fire Service L-580, Leadership is Action Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICCI" and "ICCI Maintains Currency For These Positions." Position created.	Command
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*	LSC2	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC2" and from "LSC2 Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Updated: Position Endorsement The position for this endorsement is currently being evaluated to the new standards for Complex Incident Management, for current information regarding this change, please contact your NIMSIC representative. Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC2" and "LSC2 Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification.” Updated: asterisk note to read: Individuals must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification. Updated: Prerequisite experience modified as follows: Satisfactory performance as a Facilities Unit Leader (FACL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Supply Unit Leader (SPUL). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). OR Satisfactory performance as an Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 2 (PSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) on a wildfire incident*. Added: S-420 Command & General Staff (32 hrs.) to Required Training. Position created. Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Logistics
Public Information Officer, Technician	PIOT	Added: Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIOT." Added: IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction added to Required Training. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Command
Agency Representative	AREP	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For AREP." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Liaison Officer (E/L956) to Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills. Removed: “*designates agency established position qualifications.” Added: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) and Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) as Positions That Maintain Currency for AREP. Position created.	Command
Public Information Officer	PIOF	Position archived. Removed: IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction from required training. Added: PIO1 position endorsement approved 01/19/2022. 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:" IS 42 (Social Media in Emergency Management) IS-29 (Public Information Officer Awareness) S-203, Introduction to Incident Information (if not taken in lieu of L-952) E/L952, All Hazards Position Specific Public Information Officer (if not taken in lieu of S-203) L-280, Followership to Leadership L-380, Fireline Leadership, and/or L-381, Incident Leadership Removed: S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills:" Added: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) and Advanced ICS (ICS-400) as required training to align position with FEMA Type 3 standards. Added: Transition Plan All qualified individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-300 and ICS-400 in responder’s records at the time of implementation. All PIOF trainees will be required to complete ICS-300 and ICS-400 prior to position qualification. Added: Introduction to Incident Information (S-203), Introduction to ICS (ICS-100), Wildland Fire Service (L-180), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighter Training (S-130), Human Factors in the and Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) as Required Training. Position created. The title of Information Officer Type 3 (IOF3) has been changed to Public Information Officer (PIOF). This position is entry level, is not a prerequisite for higher qualifications, and is not tied to the complexity of an incident.	Command
Public Information Officer	PIOF	Position archived. Removed: IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction from required training. Added: PIO1 position endorsement approved 01/19/2022. 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:" IS 42 (Social Media in Emergency Management) IS-29 (Public Information Officer Awareness) S-203, Introduction to Incident Information (if not taken in lieu of L-952) E/L952, All Hazards Position Specific Public Information Officer (if not taken in lieu of S-203) L-280, Followership to Leadership L-380, Fireline Leadership, and/or L-381, Incident Leadership Removed: S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills:" Added: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) and Advanced ICS (ICS-400) as required training to align position with FEMA Type 3 standards. Added: Transition Plan All qualified individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-300 and ICS-400 in responder’s records at the time of implementation. All PIOF trainees will be required to complete ICS-300 and ICS-400 prior to position qualification. Added: Introduction to Incident Information (S-203), Introduction to ICS (ICS-100), Wildland Fire Service (L-180), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighter Training (S-130), Human Factors in the and Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) as Required Training. Position created. The title of Information Officer Type 3 (IOF3) has been changed to Public Information Officer (PIOF). This position is entry level, is not a prerequisite for higher qualifications, and is not tied to the complexity of an incident.	Command
Engine Boss, Single Resource	ENGB	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ENGB": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Engine Boss (ENGB) maintains currency for Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5). Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: A Skills Crosswalk comparing National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for structural firefighters with National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) wildland firefighter skills has been developed for the FFT2, FFT1, ENGB, and STEN positions. Added: Required training: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource)(24 hrs), S-231, Engine Boss (Single Resource)(8 hrs), S-205, Fire Operations in the Urban Interface (28 hrs). Position created.	Operations
Aircraft Timekeeper	ATIM	Removed: A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I and A-104, Overview of Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations as Required Training. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Additional Required Experience option satisfactory performance as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM). Position created.	Air Operations
Incident Commander Type 5	ICT5	Added: Engine Boss (ENGB) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ICT5". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ICT5". Removed: Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133), based on acceptance of NWCG Curriculum Management Issue Paper #123. The S-133 curriculum has been incorporated into the new development of Firefighter Type 1 (S-131). Updated: The Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) Position Task Books have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. The FFT1 tasks are completed only once; additional tasks must be completed to meet the ICT5 level. The FFT1 and ICT5 tasks can be completed simultaneously. The Required Experience is satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2). Added: PMS 427 (4 hrs.) Position created.	Command
Ramp Manager	RAMP	Removed: A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I Interagency Aviation Training from Required Training. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Air Operations
Geographic Information System Specialist*	GISS	Updated: Incident Position Description (IPD) updated. Added: S-341, GIS Specialist for Incident Management and RT-341, GIS Specialist for Incident Management Annual Refresher to Required Training. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position Created.	Planning
Initial Attack Dispatcher	IADP	Remove A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I Interagency Aviation Training as Required Training. Required Training Add: A-100, Basic Aviation Safety A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I A-109, Aviation Radio Use A-115, Automated Flight Following A-200, Mishap Review A-207, Aircraft Flight Scheduling Remove: ICS-100, Introduction to ICS These Positions Maintain Currency for IADP: Add - Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Dispatch

Year: 2021
Position	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Long Term Fire Analyst	LTAN	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Intermediate Fire Danger Rating System (S-491) as Required Training. Added: S-491, Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System to Required Training. Updated: LTAN training requirements were modified to include S-495, replacing S-492 and S-493. Position created.	Planning
Public Information Officer Type 2*	PIO2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Added: Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIO2." Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) to "PIO2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Updated: Position Endorsement The position for this endorsement is currently being evaluated to the new standards for Complex Incident Management, for current information regarding this change, please contact your NIMSIC representative. Added: Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIO2." Added: Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) to "PIO2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. 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) Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification.” Removed: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) and Advanced ICS (ICS-400) from Required Training. Added: Bridging experience pathways for qualified OSC2, LSC2, and PSC2 to move into the PIO2 position. Updated: Required Experience for PIO2 from Successful to Satisfactory performance as a PIOF. Updated: PIO2 information on the position flow chart. Added: Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) to Required Training. Added: PIOF to Required Experience. Position created. Replaced IOF2.	Command
Public Information Officer, Technician	PIOT	Added: Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIOT." Added: IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction added to Required Training. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Command
Fire Behavior Analyst	FBAN	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. 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. Position created.	Planning
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." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." E/L-952, Public Information Officer IS-42, Social Media in Emergency Management L-580, Leadership is Action Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification.” Added: Bridging experience pathways for qualified OSC1, LSC1, and PSC1 to move into the PIO1 position. Added: Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) as Required Training. Position created. Replaced IOF1.	Command
Aircraft Dispatcher	ACDP	Required Training: Added: A-103, Temporary Flight Restrictions and Advisory Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) A-110, Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials A-202, Interagency Aviation Organizations A-203, Basic Airspace A-204, Manned Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations A-205, Risk Management I A-208, Aircraft and Pilot Approval A-303, Human Factors in Aviation A-305, Risk Management II A-307, Aviation Policy and Regulations II A-310, Overview of Crew Resource Management (DOI) or N9059, Crew Resource Management 7 Skills (USFS) 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) Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Dispatch
Public Information Officer Type 2*	PIO2	Removed: Required Training and Required Experience and replaced with "The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB." Added: Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIO2." Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) to "PIO2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Updated: Position Endorsement The position for this endorsement is currently being evaluated to the new standards for Complex Incident Management, for current information regarding this change, please contact your NIMSIC representative. Added: Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIO2." Added: Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) to "PIO2 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. 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) Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification.” Removed: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) and Advanced ICS (ICS-400) from Required Training. Added: Bridging experience pathways for qualified OSC2, LSC2, and PSC2 to move into the PIO2 position. Updated: Required Experience for PIO2 from Successful to Satisfactory performance as a PIOF. Updated: PIO2 information on the position flow chart. Added: Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) to Required Training. Added: PIOF to Required Experience. Position created. Replaced IOF2.	Command
Unmanned Aircraft System, Module Leader	UASL	Added: Satisfactory performance as any Single Resource Boss position (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB) to Required Experience. Position created.	Air Operations
Demobilization Unit Leader*	DMOB	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for DMOB." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Planning
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". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Dispatch
Wildland Fire Investigator	INVF	Added: Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader (INVL) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for INVF." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: "Other Position Assignments that will Maintain Currency." Position created.	Prevention and Investigation
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	LSC1	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC1" and from "LSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For LCS1" and "LCS1 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC) to "LCS1 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification.” Updated: Corrected asterisk note to read: Individuals must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L967) prior to position qualification. Added: of Support Branch Director (SUBD) to LSC1 Maintains Currency For These Positions. Updated: Prerequisite experience modified as follows: Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1). OR Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Type 1 (PSC1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) on a wildfire incident. OR Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1). + Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-33) as a Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) on a wildfire incident*. Removed: of Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC3) from the "These Positions Maintain Currency for LSC1" positions. Added: of Area Commander (ACDR) for "These Positions Maintain Currency for LSC1." Added: of Service Branch Director (SVBD) to "LSC1 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Position created. Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Logistics
Public Information Officer	PIOF	Position archived. Removed: IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction from required training. Added: PIO1 position endorsement approved 01/19/2022. 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:" IS 42 (Social Media in Emergency Management) IS-29 (Public Information Officer Awareness) S-203, Introduction to Incident Information (if not taken in lieu of L-952) E/L952, All Hazards Position Specific Public Information Officer (if not taken in lieu of S-203) L-280, Followership to Leadership L-380, Fireline Leadership, and/or L-381, Incident Leadership Removed: S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills:" Added: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) and Advanced ICS (ICS-400) as required training to align position with FEMA Type 3 standards. Added: Transition Plan All qualified individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-300 and ICS-400 in responder’s records at the time of implementation. All PIOF trainees will be required to complete ICS-300 and ICS-400 prior to position qualification. Added: Introduction to Incident Information (S-203), Introduction to ICS (ICS-100), Wildland Fire Service (L-180), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighter Training (S-130), Human Factors in the and Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) as Required Training. Position created. The title of Information Officer Type 3 (IOF3) has been changed to Public Information Officer (PIOF). This position is entry level, is not a prerequisite for higher qualifications, and is not tied to the complexity of an incident.	Command
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. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: Required Experience to completion and certification of Position Task Book (PMS 311-94) as a Retardant Crewmember (RTCM). Position created.	Air Operations
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics	ACLC	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ACLC". Incident Commander Complex (ICCI), Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC), Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ACLC Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ACLC". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Assistant Area Commander, Planning (ACPC) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for ACLC". Added: S-620 Area Command (32 hrs.) Position created.	Logistics
Aircraft Base Radio Operator	ABRO	Removed: Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) from Maintains Currency For These Positions. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: Changed Helibase Manager Type 2 (HEB2) to Helibase Manager (HEBM) under These Positions Maintains Currency for ABRO. Removed: Takeoff and Landing Coordinator (TOLC) from These Positions Maintain Currency for ABRO and ABRO Maintains Currency for These Positions. Position created.	Air Operations
Commissary Manager	CMSY	Position archived. Position created.	Finance/ Administration
Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher	EDSD	Added: Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for EDSD". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Dispatch
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." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." E/L-952, Public Information Officer IS-42, Social Media in Emergency Management L-580, Leadership is Action Added: “Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification.” Added: Bridging experience pathways for qualified OSC1, LSC1, and PSC1 to move into the PIO1 position. Added: Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) as Required Training. Position created. Replaced IOF1.	Command
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader	INVL	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Prevention and Investigation
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. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Air Operations
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Member	INTM	Position archived. Added Wildland Fire Investigation: Civil Case Management (FI-311) to Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills. Position created.	Prevention and Investigation
Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader	INVL	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Prevention and Investigation
Initial Attack Dispatcher	IADP	Remove A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I Interagency Aviation Training as Required Training. Required Training Add: A-100, Basic Aviation Safety A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I A-109, Aviation Radio Use A-115, Automated Flight Following A-200, Mishap Review A-207, Aircraft Flight Scheduling Remove: ICS-100, Introduction to ICS These Positions Maintain Currency for IADP: Add - Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Dispatch
Public Information Officer, Technician	PIOT	Added: Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PIOT." Added: IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction added to Required Training. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Command
Helicopter Crewmember	HECM	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: Helibase Manager Type 1 and Helibase Manager Type 2 to Helibase Manager (HEBM). Added: Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Material (A-110) to Required Training as a triennial requirement. Updated: HECM Position Task Book (311-22) was modified to include additional behaviors, tasks, and task codes for helispot operations. Position created.	Air Operations
Medical Unit Leader*	MEDL	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "MEDL Maintains Currency For These Positions": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Updated "MEDL Maintains Currency For These Positions": None Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: MEDL requirements to reflect the current EMT qualification position requirement. Position created.	Logistics
Deck Coordinator	DECK	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: Helibase Manager Type 2 (HEB2) to Helibase Manager (HEBM) under "These Positions Maintains Currency for DECK". Removed: Takeoff and Landing Coordinator (TOLC) from Required Experience, "These Positions Maintain Currency for DECK", and "DECK Maintains Currency for These Positions". Updated: The prerequisite Required Experience is Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) and Takeoff and Landing Coordinator (TOLC). Position created.	Air Operations
Aircraft Base Radio Operator	ABRO	Removed: Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) from Maintains Currency For These Positions. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: Changed Helibase Manager Type 2 (HEB2) to Helibase Manager (HEBM) under These Positions Maintains Currency for ABRO. Removed: Takeoff and Landing Coordinator (TOLC) from These Positions Maintain Currency for ABRO and ABRO Maintains Currency for These Positions. Position created.	Air Operations
Area Command Aviation Coordinator	ACAC	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Required training S-620 (32 hrs). Position created.	Air Operations
Fire Prevention Education Team Member	PETM	Added: of P-310, Fire Prevention Education Team Member to required training. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Prevention and Investigation
Situation Unit Leader*	SITL	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "SITL Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SITL." Added: ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents IS-700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. 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). Updated: Prerequisite experience modified as follows: Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-24) as a Situation Unit Leader (SITL). Updated: The prerequisite Required Experience for Situation Unit Leader (SITL) is Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4). Position created.	Planning
Air Operations Branch Director*	AOBD	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: Changed Helibase Manager Type 1 (HEB1) to Helibase Manager (HEBM) under AOBD Maintains Currency for These Positions. Position Created.	Air Operations
Assistant Area Commander, Planning	ACPC	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ACPC." Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ACPC Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ACPC". Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "ACPC Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Assistant Area Commander, Logistics (ACLC) from "ACPC Maintains Currency for These Positions". Added: Required training S-620, Area Command (32 hrs). Position created.	Planning
Fire Prevention Education Team Leader	PETL	Added: P-410, Fire Prevention Education Team Leader to Required Training. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Prevention and Investigation
Field Observer	FOBS	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: FEMO and FOBS Position Task Books were combined into one Position Task Book (311-30) but the positions have not been combined. Specific direction is in the transition plan which can be found on the NWCG Publication Management System (Qualifications) web site: PMS 310-1 Historical Documents. Position created.	Planning
Documentation Unit Leader*	DOCL	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for DOCL." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Planning
Status/Check-In Recorder	SCKN	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SCKN." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Planning
Area Commander	ACDR	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for ADCR." Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ACDR Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "Maintains Currency For These Positions". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) to Area Commander (ACDR) Maintains Currency for these Positions. Added: Required training S-620 – Area Command (32 hrs). Position created.	Command

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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.

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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

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The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)

Date: October 16, 2024
Contact: Incident Medical Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39 and NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for MEDL 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 Medical Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39

NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal is Now Available

Date: October 9, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Learning Portal

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) is back online following a migration to a new learning management system (LMS) application. The WFLP team is actively addressing any issues that may arise as a result of the update, and appreciates your patience as the team works to enhance your experience. NWCG will share information from the WFLP as it is available.

Should you have any issues with accessing or using the WFLP, please use the link below to submit a ticket through the Help Center.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Wildland Fire Learning Portal Help Center

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases New Equipment Bulletins

Date: September 27, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released three new Equipment Bulletins:

ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers.
ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeep of current inventories.
ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance.

These bulletins remind field going personnel of important issues related to equipment for wildland firefighting efforts.

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ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers

ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeep of current inventories

ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance

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