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Agency Specific Position Task Books

The following are Agency-specific Position Task Books.

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

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Title Sort descending Position Code Agency Functional Area Date Published
Air Tactical Supervisor (AITS) AITS DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI Bureau of Land Management , USDA Forest Service AV 2022-11
Airspace Coordinator - Agency Specific ASCO DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI National Park Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , National Association of State Foresters , USDA Forest Service AV 2016-01
Buying Team Leader BUYL USDA Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs FIN 2012-12
Buying Team Member BUYM DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI National Park Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , USDA Forest Service FIN 2012-12
Cache Demobilization Specialist CDSP USDA Forest Service LOGS 2009-02
Dozer Operator, Tractor Plow Operator, Specialty Tracked Equipment Operator DZOP DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI National Park Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , US Forest Service OPS 2024-04
Dozer Operator, Tractor Plow Operator, Specialty Tracked Equipment Operator TPOP DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI National Park Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , US Forest Service OPS 2024-04
Dozer Operator, Tractor Plow Operator, Specialty Tracked Equipment Operator STOP DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI National Park Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , US Forest Service OPS 2024-04
Emergency Support Function 4, Primary Leader ESFL DHS US Fire Administration , USDA Forest Service ESF4 2009-02
Emergency Support Function 4, Structure Support ESFS DHS US Fire Administration , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI National Park Service , USDA Forest Service ESF4 2009-02
Emergency Support Function 4, Wildland Support ESFW DOI National Park Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , USDA Forest Service , DHS US Fire Administration , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs ESF4 2009-02
Engine Operator ENOP DOI Bureau of Land Management , USDA Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI National Park Service OPS 2019-04
Fire Cache Manager and Assistant Fire Cache Manager ACRM USDA Forest Service LOGS 2009-02
Fire Cache Manager and Assistant Fire Cache Manager FCMG USDA Forest Service LOGS 2009-02
Helitorch Manager HTMG USDA Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs AV 2015-04
Helitorch Mixmaster HTMM DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , USDA Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI National Park Service AV 2015-04
Helitorch Parking Tender HTPT USDA Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs AV 2015-04
Incident Tech Support Specialist ITSS DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Land Management , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , USDA Forest Service PLAN 2016-01
Intelligence Support INTS USDA Forest Service PLAN 2017-12
Materials Handler WHHR USDA Forest Service LOGS 2009-02
Materials Handler Leader WHLR USDA Forest Service LOGS 2009-02
Plastic Sphere Dispenser Operator PLDO DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI Bureau of Land Management , USDA Forest Service , DOI National Park Service AV 2015-04
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss 3 RXB3 USDA Forest Service , DOI US Fish and Wildlife Service , DOI National Park Service , DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs , DOI Bureau of Land Management RX 2006-09
Supervisory Supply Clerk/Tech CASC USDA Forest Service LOGS 2009-02
Supply Clerk/Tech CASC USDA Forest Service LOGS 2009-02
Terra Torch Operator (TTOP) DOI Bureau of Land Management OPS 2024-01
Wildfire Agency Administrator Type 3 (WFA3) / Type 2 (WFA2) / Type 1 (WFA1) WFA3 USDA Forest Service CGS 2024-03
Wildfire Agency Administrator Type 3 (WFA3) / Type 2 (WFA2) / Type 1 (WFA1) WFA2 USDA Forest Service CGS 2024-03
Wildfire Agency Administrator Type 3 (WFA3) / Type 2 (WFA2) / Type 1 (WFA1) WFA1 USDA Forest Service CGS 2024-03
Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Team Leader - Agency Specific WMTL USDA Forest Service WUI 2021-12
Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Team Member - Agency Specific WMTM USDA Forest Service WUI 2021-12
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NWCG Latest Announcements

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51 and NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for EQTR, includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Equipment Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51

NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53 and NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for PTRC, includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Personnel Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53

NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53

NWCG Risk Management Committee Releases Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

Date: November 7, 2024
Contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) has released Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires. As wildland fire respirators are available through several established vendors, wildland fire personnel need to understand regulations and limitations of respirator use in the workplace.

Safety Bulletin 24-001 outlines the following topics regarding respirator use for wildland fires:

  • Requirements for Respirator Use
  • Voluntary Respirator Use
  • Current Respirator Options
  • Unknown Risks of Respirator Use

This bulletin also provides mitigation recommendations to help reduce smoke exposure for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

NWCG Smoke Management Guide for Prescribed Fire, PMS 420-3

VIDEO: Protecting Wildfire Personnel from Smoke - How Incident Management Teams Address Smokes Risks

VIDEO: Smoke, Knowing the Risks

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