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NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

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Committee Assignments

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Finance/Administration

Logistics

Operations

Planning

Prescribed Fire

Prevention and Investigation

Alternative Pathways to NWCG Qualification

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: 1999

Fire Use Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Use Manager FUMA

Position created.

1999-03-01 		Fire-Environment
Incident Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Dispatcher INDI

Position archived. Replaced with RADO.

1999-03-01 		Logistics
Takeoff and Landing Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Takeoff and Landing Coordinator TOLC

Position created. 

1999-03-01 		Air Operations
Tractor Plow Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Tractor Plow Operator TPOP

Position archived. Active as an agency specific position. 

1999-03-01 		Operations

Year: 1995

Holding Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Holding Specialist HLDS

Position archived. 

1995-05-01 		Air Operations
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 RXB1

Position created. Part 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1 RXM1

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2 RXM2

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 RXB2

Position created. Part 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Crew Member
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Crew Member RXCM

Position archived. Active as an agency specific position.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst RXFA

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist RXFS

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor RXFM

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Ignition Specialist Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ignition Specialist Type 1 RXI1

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Ignition Specialist Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ignition Specialist Type 2 RXI2

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire

Year: 1993

Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss FFT1

Position created.  Squad Boss in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Felling Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Felling Boss, Single Resource FELB

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember FFT2

Position created.  Firefighter in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Agency Representative
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Agency Representative AREP

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Command
Demobilization Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Demobilization Unit Leader* DMOB

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Display Processor
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Display Processor DPRO

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Documentation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Documentation Unit Leader* DOCL

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Helibase Manager Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager Type 1 HEB1

Position created from Helibase Manager position.  Helibase Manager Type 1 (Six or More Helicopters).

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Helibase Manager Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager Type 2 HEB2

Position created from Helibase Manager position.  Helibase Manager Type 2 (One to Five Helicopters).

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Safety Officer Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 2* SOF2

Position created. Safety Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Command
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1* FSC1

Position created.  

Finance Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Finance Section Chief  (Multi-Division) and IFinance Section Chief  (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Operations Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 1* OSC1

Position created. 

Operations Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Operations Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Operations Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Planning Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 1* PSC1

Position created. 

Planning Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Planning Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Planning Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Commissary Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Commissary Manager CMSY

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Communications Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Communications Unit Leader* COML

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Logistics
Incident Communications Center Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Communications Center Manager INCM

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Logistics
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 1* LSC1

Position created. 

Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Logistics
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 2* LSC2

Position created. 

Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Logistics
Equipment Time Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Equipment Time Recorder EQTR

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2* FSC2

Position created. 

Finance Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Finance Section Chief  (Multi-Division) and IFinance Section Chief  (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Interagency Resource Representative
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Interagency Resource Representative IARR

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Operations Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 2* OSC2

Position created. 

Operations Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Operations Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Operations Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Infrared Interpreter
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Infrared Interpreter IRIN

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew STCR

Position created. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Strike Team Leader Engine
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine STEN

Position created. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Helicopter Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Crewmember HECM

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4* ICT4

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Command
Planning Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 2* PSC2

Position created. 

Planning Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Planning Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Planning Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Resources Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Resources Unit Leader* RESL

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Incident Training Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Training Specialist TNSP

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Helibase Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager HEBM

Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) replaced Helibase Manager. 

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Mixmaster
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Mixmaster MXMS

Removed: Position removed from PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Dozer Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Dozer Operator DZOP

Position archived. 

1993-10-01 		Operations
Helicopter Manager Old
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Manager Old HEMG

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Helispot Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helispot Manager HESM

Position archived.

In 1984 PMS 310-1, not in 1993 PMS 310-1 
Inactivated as agency specific: FS 11/2007, other fed agencies 01/2019.

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Information Officer Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Information Officer Type 1 IOF1

Position created. Information Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		CGS Command
Information Officer Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Information Officer Type 2 IOF2

Position created. Information Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		CGS Command
Information Officer Type 3
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Information Officer Type 3 IOF3

Position created.

1993-10-01 		CGS Command
Strike Team Leader Dozer
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Dozer STDZ

Position created. 

1993-10-01 		Operations
Strike Team Ldr Tractor Plow
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Ldr Tractor Plow STPL

Position created. 

1993-10-01 		Operations

Year: 1984

Time Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Time Unit Leader* TIME

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Crew Representative
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Crew Representative CREP

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Crew Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Crew Boss, Single Resource CRWB

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource ENGB

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource FIRB

Position created. Single Resource Boss in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Staging Area Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Staging Area Manager STAM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Air Tactical Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Tactical Group Supervisor* ATGS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Area Commander
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Area Commander ACDR

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Command
Division/Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Division/Group Supervisor* DIVS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Field Observer
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Field Observer FOBS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Planning
Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Behavior Analyst FBAN

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Planning
Air Support Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Support Group Supervisor* ASGS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Base/Camp Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Base/Camp Manager BCMG

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Helicopter Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Coordinator HLCO

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Incident Commander Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 1* ICT1

Position created.

Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1984-10-01 		Command
Incident Commander Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 2* ICT2

Position created. 

Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

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1984-10-01 		Command
Liaison Officer*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Liaison Officer* LOFR

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Command
Support Branch Director
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Support Branch Director SUBD

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Service Branch Director
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Service Branch Director SVBD

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Operations Branch Director
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Branch Director OPBD

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Claims Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Claims Specialist CLMS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader* COMP

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Cost Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Cost Unit Leader* COST

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Equipment Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Equipment Manager EQPM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Facilities Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Facilities Unit Leader* FACL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Food Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Food Unit Leader* FDUL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Ground Support Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ground Support Unit Leader* GSUL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Medical Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Medical Unit Leader* MEDL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Ordering Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ordering Manager ORDM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager RCDM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Security Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Security Manager SECM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Supply Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Supply Unit Leader* SPUL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Compensation for Injury Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Compensation for Injury Specialist INJR

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Procurement Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Procurement Unit Leader* PROC

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Personnel Time Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Personnel Time Recorder PTRC

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Task Force Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Task Force Leader TFLD

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3* ICT3

Position created. 

Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1984-10-01 		Command
Status/Check-In Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Status/Check-In Recorder SCKN

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Planning
Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader* SITL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Planning
Helibase Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager HEBM

Position created. 

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Mixmaster
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Mixmaster MXMS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Air Tanker Fixed Wing Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Tanker Fixed Wing Coordinator ATCO

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Dozer Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Dozer Boss DOZB

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Dozer Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Dozer Operator DZOP

Position created. Active as an agency specific position.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Helicopter Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Boss HELB

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Helispot Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helispot Manager HESM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Incident Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Dispatcher INDI

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Tractor Plow Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Tractor Plow Operator TPOP

Position created. 

1984-10-01 		Operations
Tractor Plow Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Tractor Plow Boss TRPB

Position created. 

1984-10-01 		Operations
Incident Position Management
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Position Management
Air Operations
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Operations
Command
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Command
Dispatch
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Dispatch
Finance Administration
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance Administration
Logistics
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics
Operations
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations
Planning
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning
Prescribed Fire
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire
Prevention and Investigation
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prevention and Investigation
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Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
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NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 25-001 Non-specification fire shelters

Date: January 15, 2025
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 25-001 Non-specification fire shelters. Non-specification fire shelters claiming to meet Forest Service (FS) fire shelter specification 5100-606 were first found in February of 2023. As of September 2024, non-specification shelters are again being advertised and sold on the open market.

This Safety Warning outlines details and recommended procedures to purchase FS specification shelters made with materials and components that meet performance criteria and toxicity testing requirements outlined in FS Specification 5100-606. 

For additional information on identifying non-specification shelters, please view ETC Safety Warning 23-01.

References:

ETC Safety Warning 25-001: Non-specification fire shelters

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee

ETC Safety Warning 23-01

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Awards

Date: January 14, 2025
Contact: Leadership Committee

The NWCG Leadership Committee has awarded the 2023 Paul Gleason “Lead By Example” awards to individuals in the categories of Initiative and Innovation, Mentoring and Teamwork, and Motivation and Vision, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to the awardees:

  • Sam Bowen, Superintendent of the Mark Twain Veteran Crew with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Greg Titus, Zone Fire Management Officer for the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • Renae Crippen, Manager of the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Eric Carlson, Instructor with OMNA International.

References:

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Interview with Paul Gleason

Updated NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Water Scooper Operations Unit

The NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 establishes the standards for dispatching, utilizing, and coordinating water scooping aircraft on interagency wildland fires. These standards should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision (SAS), PMS 505, and any local, state, or geographic/regional water scooping plans.

References:

NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Updated NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

The Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee has updated the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505. PMS 505 establishes standards for aerial supervision operations for national interagency wildland fire operations. 

References:

NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505