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: 2019
Position	Change	Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 3*	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
Task Force Leader	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "TFLD Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For TFLD." Added: to Qualification Requirements: If a TFLD meets the prerequisite experience and qualifications of a STL, the appropriate STL qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a ‘verification/certification’ page of the TFLD Position Task Book (311-10). Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Added: Crew Representative (CREP) to "TFLD Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: the following qualification pathway for required experience: Satisfactory performance in any two Strike Team Leader positions (STCR, STEQ, STEN). Updated: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. Deleted: S-330 (24 hrs.) and S-390 (16 hrs.) from Required Training. Position created.	Operations
Incident Commander Type 3*	Added: Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) and Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT3." Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ICT3 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: to Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as a ICT3, the OPS3, PSC3, LSC3 and FSC3 qualifications may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the applicable Position Task Book. Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills". Removed: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for ICT3". Added: Advanced ICS (ICS-400) to Required Training to align position with FEMA Type 3 standards. Transition Plan: All qualified individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-400 in responder’s records. All ICT3 trainees will be required to complete ICS-400 prior to position qualification. Position created. Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Command
Incident Commander Type 5	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
Planning Section Chief Type 3*	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PSC3." Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "PSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as SITL, RESL, or ICT3, 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). Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305 ) to Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills. Added: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700) to Required Training. Updated: footnote language: The Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3) position is also utilized in the DOI All Hazard Qualification System. The FEMA All Hazard Planning Section Chief PTB is appropriate for use with this position and is available on the NWCG website. 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. NWCG recognizes the ability of cooperating agencies at the local level to jointly define and accept each other’s qualifications for initial attack, extended attack, large fire operations, and prescribed fire. Position qualification pathways for the LSC3, PSC3, and FSC3 positions include both equivalency and position task book alternatives for position qualification. FEMA position task books will be utilized for these positions and are available at training.fema.gov/position%20specific%20taskbooks/taskbook_list.asp.	Planning
Resources Unit Leader*	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
Situation Unit Leader*	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
Aircraft Timekeeper	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
Mixmaster	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: Required Experience item completion and certification of Position Task Book (311-94) as a Mixmaster (MXMS). Added: Position added back to PMS 310-1. Removed: Position removed from PMS 310-1. Position created.	Air Operations
Retardant Crewmember	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
Airtanker Base Manager	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: To Required Experience Section: Note: Once qualified as an ATBM, the ATIM qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the ATIM PTB. Position created.	Air Operations
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss	Added: S-131, Firefighter Type 1 (8 hrs.) to Required Training. 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 S-131, Firefighter Type 1. Added: S-219, Firing Operations to “Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge & Skills.” 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). Position created. Squad Boss in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations
Crew Boss, Single Resource	Updated: Incident Position Description Standards and References: PTB Position Qualification Requirements, PMS 310-1: Required Experience Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "These Positions Maintain Currency For CRWB": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) to "CRWB Maintains Currency for These Positions". Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Required Training: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource) (24 hrs). Position created.	Operations
Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "These Positions Maintain Currency For HEQB": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created. Combined DOZB and TRPB positions into a Heavy Equipment Boss (HEQB) position.	Operations
Engine Boss, Single Resource	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
Felling Boss, Single Resource	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "These Positions Maintain Currency For FELB": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Required Training: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource) (24 hrs) and S-212, Wildland Fire Chainsaws (28 hrs). Position created.	Operations
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: The Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) PTB has been eliminated and will be replaced with a Job Aid. Position created. Firefighter in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations
Division/Group Supervisor*	Added: Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) and Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for DIVS." Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) and Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "DIVS Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: to Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as a DIVS, the OPS3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Crew Representative (CREP) to "DIVS Maintains Currency for These Positions". Added: Required Experience option which includes satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) + Satisfactory performance in any two Strike Team Leader positions (one must be either Strike Team Leader Engine [STEN] or Strike Team Leader Crew [STCR]). Added: Required training: S-339, Division/Group Supervisor (20 hrs). Position created.	Operations
Strike Team Leader Crew	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "STCR Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STCR." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Added: Crew Representative (CREP) to "STCR Maintains Currency for These Positions." Updated: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. Added: S-205 (28 hrs) to Required Training. Position created. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations
Strike Team Leader Engine	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "STEN Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEN." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Updated: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. Position created. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "STEQ Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEQ." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Position created. Combined STDZ and STPL positions into a Strike Team Heavy Equipment (STEQ) position.	Operations
Task Force Leader	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "TFLD Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For TFLD." Added: to Qualification Requirements: If a TFLD meets the prerequisite experience and qualifications of a STL, the appropriate STL qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a ‘verification/certification’ page of the TFLD Position Task Book (311-10). Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Added: Crew Representative (CREP) to "TFLD Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: the following qualification pathway for required experience: Satisfactory performance in any two Strike Team Leader positions (STCR, STEQ, STEN). Updated: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. Deleted: S-330 (24 hrs.) and S-390 (16 hrs.) from Required Training. Position created.	Operations

Year: 2018
Position	Change	Functional Area
Helibase Manager Type 1	Position archived. Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) combined to Helibase Manager (HEBM). Position created from Helibase Manager position. Helibase Manager Type 1 (Six or More Helicopters).	Air Operations
Helibase Manager Type 2	Position archived. Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) combined to Helibase Manager (HEBM). Position created from Helibase Manager position. Helibase Manager Type 2 (One to Five Helicopters).	Air Operations
Ramp Manager	Removed: A-107, Aviation Policy and Regulations I Interagency Aviation Training from Required Training. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Air Operations
Fixed Wing Base Manager	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Air Operations
Mixmaster	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Updated: Required Experience item completion and certification of Position Task Book (311-94) as a Mixmaster (MXMS). Added: Position added back to PMS 310-1. Removed: Position removed from PMS 310-1. Position created.	Air Operations
Retardant Crewmember	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
Airtanker Base Manager	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: To Required Experience Section: Note: Once qualified as an ATBM, the ATIM qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the ATIM PTB. Position created.	Air Operations
Unmanned Aircraft System, Manager	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Air Operations
Unmanned Aircraft System, Module Leader	Added: Satisfactory performance as any Single Resource Boss position (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB) to Required Experience. Position created.	Air Operations
Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot	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
Unmanned Aircraft System, Data Specialist	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Position created.	Air Operations
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource	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
Air Tactical Group Supervisor*	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
Aircraft Base Radio Operator	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
Deck Coordinator	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
Air Operations Branch Director*	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
Air Support Group Supervisor*	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
Single Engine Airtanker Manager	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: to Required Training: a. FAA NOTAM System (A-103) b. Automated Flight Following (A-115) c. Basic Airspace (A-203) Added: Satisfactory performance as Ramp Manager (RAMP) to Required Experience. Added: Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) and Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for SEMG." Added: Ramp Manager (RAMP), Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT), and Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM) to "SEMG Maintains Currency for These Positions." Removed: Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM) and Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for SEMG." Position created.	Air Operations
Incident Commander Type 1*	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
Incident Commander Type 2*	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
Liaison Officer*	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For LOFR." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) and Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) to These Positions Maintain Currency for LOFR. Added: Liaison Officer (E/L956) to Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills. Updated: Required Experience and removed from the list of Positions without NWCG Position Task Books. Added: Position Task Book requirement per NWCG Memorandum 10-022. Position created.	Command
Public Information Officer Type 1*	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
Public Information Officer Type 2*	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
Planning Section Chief Type 1*	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
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	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
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*	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
Logistics Section Chief Type 3*	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC3" and from "LSC3 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 LSC3." Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "LSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: to Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as SPUL, FACL, GSUL, or ICT3, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 Position Task Book (311-35). Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Added: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700) to Required Training. Removed: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) from the "LSC3 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: Service Branch Director (SVBD) and Support Branch Director (SUBD) to "These Positions Maintains Currency for LSC3." Added: the following language: FEMA PTBs are available on the NWCG website. 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. NWCG recognizes the ability of cooperating agencies at the local level to jointly define and accept each other’s qualifications for initial attack, extended attack, large fire operations, and prescribed fire. Position qualification pathways for the LSC3, PSC3, and FSC3 positions include both equivalency and position task book alternatives for position qualification. FEMA position task books will be utilized for these positions and are available at training.fema.gov/position%20specific%20taskbooks/taskbook_list.asp.	Logistics
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*	Added: Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to These Positions Maintain Currency For FSC3 Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to FSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: to Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as TIME, COST, or ICT3, the FSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the FSC3 Position Task Book (311-50). Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills". Added: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700) to Required Training. Removed: Finance Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for FSC3" and from "FSC3 Maintains Currency for These Positions". Added: of the following language: FEMA PTBs are available on the NWCG website. 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. NWCG recognizes the ability of cooperating agencies at the local level to jointly define and accept each other’s qualifications for initial attack, extended attack, large fire operations, and prescribed fire. Position qualification pathways for the LSC3, PSC3, and FSC3 positions include both equivalency and position task book alternatives for position qualification. FEMA position task books will be utilized for these positions and are available at training.fema.gov/position%20specific%20taskbooks/taskbook_list.asp.	Finance/ Administration
Operations Section Chief Type 3*	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
Helicopter Crewmember	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
Incident Commander Type 3*	Added: Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) and Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT3." Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ICT3 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: to Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as a ICT3, the OPS3, PSC3, LSC3 and FSC3 qualifications may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the applicable Position Task Book. Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills". Removed: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for ICT3". Added: Advanced ICS (ICS-400) to Required Training to align position with FEMA Type 3 standards. Transition Plan: All qualified individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-400 in responder’s records. All ICT3 trainees will be required to complete ICS-400 prior to position qualification. Position created. Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Command
Planning Section Chief Type 2*	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
Planning Section Chief Type 3*	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PSC3." Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "PSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as SITL, RESL, or ICT3, 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). Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305 ) to Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills. Added: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700) to Required Training. Updated: footnote language: The Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3) position is also utilized in the DOI All Hazard Qualification System. The FEMA All Hazard Planning Section Chief PTB is appropriate for use with this position and is available on the NWCG website. 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. NWCG recognizes the ability of cooperating agencies at the local level to jointly define and accept each other’s qualifications for initial attack, extended attack, large fire operations, and prescribed fire. Position qualification pathways for the LSC3, PSC3, and FSC3 positions include both equivalency and position task book alternatives for position qualification. FEMA position task books will be utilized for these positions and are available at training.fema.gov/position%20specific%20taskbooks/taskbook_list.asp.	Planning
Aircraft Timekeeper	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
Fixed Wing Parking Tender	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

Year: 2017
Position	Change	Functional Area
Aircraft Base Radio Operator	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
Deck Coordinator	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
Single Engine Airtanker Manager	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: to Required Training: a. FAA NOTAM System (A-103) b. Automated Flight Following (A-115) c. Basic Airspace (A-203) Added: Satisfactory performance as Ramp Manager (RAMP) to Required Experience. Added: Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) and Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for SEMG." Added: Ramp Manager (RAMP), Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT), and Aircraft Timekeeper (ATIM) to "SEMG Maintains Currency for These Positions." Removed: Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM) and Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for SEMG." Position created.	Air Operations
Incident Commander Type 2*	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
Liaison Officer*	Added: Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For LOFR." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) and Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2) to These Positions Maintain Currency for LOFR. Added: Liaison Officer (E/L956) to Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills. Updated: Required Experience and removed from the list of Positions without NWCG Position Task Books. Added: Position Task Book requirement per NWCG Memorandum 10-022. Position created.	Command
Safety Officer Type 1*	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
Safety Officer Type 2*	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
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	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
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*	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
Strike Team Leader Crew	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "STCR Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STCR." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Added: Crew Representative (CREP) to "STCR Maintains Currency for These Positions." Updated: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. Added: S-205 (28 hrs) to Required Training. Position created. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations
Strike Team Leader Engine	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "STEN Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEN." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Updated: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. Position created. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "STEQ Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEQ." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Position created. Combined STDZ and STPL positions into a Strike Team Heavy Equipment (STEQ) position.	Operations
Task Force Leader	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "TFLD Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For TFLD." Added: to Qualification Requirements: If a TFLD meets the prerequisite experience and qualifications of a STL, the appropriate STL qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a ‘verification/certification’ page of the TFLD Position Task Book (311-10). Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Added: Crew Representative (CREP) to "TFLD Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: the following qualification pathway for required experience: Satisfactory performance in any two Strike Team Leader positions (STCR, STEQ, STEN). Updated: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. Deleted: S-330 (24 hrs.) and S-390 (16 hrs.) from Required Training. Position created.	Operations
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2	Updated: Incident Position Description Standards and References Position Qualification Requirements, PMS 310-1 Updated: Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG) replaces Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1 (RXM1) and Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2 (RXM2) as "These positions maintain currency for RXB2." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Smoke Management Techniques (RX-410) to Required Training. Position created. Part 2.	Prescribed Fire
Air Tanker Fixed Wing Coordinator	Position archived. Position created.	Air Operations
Takeoff and Landing Coordinator	Position archived. Position created.	Air Operations

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Position	Change	Functional Area
Claims Specialist	Position archived. Added: to Required Experience Section: Note: Once qualified as a COMP, the CLMS qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented. Updated: Claims Specialist (CLMS) Required experience modified as follows: Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-47) as a Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)* Added: the following language: *Certification as COMP will allow certification as INJR. Position created.	Finance/ Administration
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*	Added: Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for COMP." Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to "COMP Maintains Currency for These Positions." Removed: Claims Specialist (CLMS) and Compensation-for-Injury Specialist (INJR) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for COMP." Claims Specialist (CLMS) and Compensation-for-Injury Specialist (INJR) from "COMP Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: To Required Experience: Note: Once qualified as a COMP, the CLMS and INJR qualifications may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented. Added: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and NIMS — An Introduction (IS-700) to Required Training. Removed: Satisfactory performance as a Compensation-for Injury Specialist (INJR) from Required Experience. Satisfactory performance as a Claims Specialist (CLMS) from Required Experience. Added: Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-47) as a Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)* to Required Experience. Added: The following language: *Certification as COMP will allow certification as CLMS and INJR. Position created.	Finance/ Administration
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss	Added: S-131, Firefighter Type 1 (8 hrs.) to Required Training. 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 S-131, Firefighter Type 1. Added: S-219, Firing Operations to “Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge & Skills.” 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). Position created. Squad Boss in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations
Basic Faller	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
Crew Representative	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STCR) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for CREP". Updated: Number changed from S-205 to S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface. Added: Required training: S-205, (28 hrs). Position created.	Operations
Staging Area Manager	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Basic Firefighter Training (L-180, S-130, S-190, RT-130) to Required Training. Position created.	Operations
Advanced Faller	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
Intermediate Faller	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
Agency Representative	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
Division/Group Supervisor*	Added: Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) and Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency for DIVS." Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) and Safety Officer Complex (SOFC) to "DIVS Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: to Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as a DIVS, the OPS3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented. Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Crew Representative (CREP) to "DIVS Maintains Currency for These Positions". Added: Required Experience option which includes satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) + Satisfactory performance in any two Strike Team Leader positions (one must be either Strike Team Leader Engine [STEN] or Strike Team Leader Crew [STCR]). Added: Required training: S-339, Division/Group Supervisor (20 hrs). Position created.	Operations
Support Branch Director	Position Archived. Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SUBD." Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "SUBD Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: “*designates agency established position qualifications.” Position created.	Logistics
Service Branch Director	Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For SVBD." Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "SVBD Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: “*designates agency established position qualifications.” Position created. Position Archived.	Logistics
Operations Branch Director	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
Operations Section Chief Type 1*	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
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*	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
Logistics Section Chief Type 3*	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC3" and from "LSC3 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 LSC3." Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "LSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: to Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as SPUL, FACL, GSUL, or ICT3, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 Position Task Book (311-35). Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Added: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700) to Required Training. Removed: Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) from the "LSC3 Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: Service Branch Director (SVBD) and Support Branch Director (SUBD) to "These Positions Maintains Currency for LSC3." Added: the following language: FEMA PTBs are available on the NWCG website. 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. NWCG recognizes the ability of cooperating agencies at the local level to jointly define and accept each other’s qualifications for initial attack, extended attack, large fire operations, and prescribed fire. Position qualification pathways for the LSC3, PSC3, and FSC3 positions include both equivalency and position task book alternatives for position qualification. FEMA position task books will be utilized for these positions and are available at training.fema.gov/position%20specific%20taskbooks/taskbook_list.asp.	Logistics
Ordering Manager	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For ORDM": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ORDM." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Added: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200) to Required Training. Transition Plan: All qualified individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-200 in responder’s records. All trainee ORDM will be required to complete ICS-200 prior to position qualification. Position created.	Logistics
Receiving/Distribution Manager	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For RCDM": Service Branch Director (SVBD) Support Branch Director (SUBD) Added: Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For RCDM." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Added: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200) to Required Training. Added: Transition Plan: All qualified individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-200 in responder’s records. All trainee RCDM will be required to complete ICS-200 prior to position qualification. Position created.	Logistics
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 3*	Added: Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to These Positions Maintain Currency For FSC3 Finance/Administration Section Chief Complex (FSCC) to FSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: to Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as TIME, COST, or ICT3, the FSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the FSC3 Position Task Book (311-50). Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills". Added: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700) to Required Training. Removed: Finance Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for FSC3" and from "FSC3 Maintains Currency for These Positions". Added: of the following language: FEMA PTBs are available on the NWCG website. 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. NWCG recognizes the ability of cooperating agencies at the local level to jointly define and accept each other’s qualifications for initial attack, extended attack, large fire operations, and prescribed fire. Position qualification pathways for the LSC3, PSC3, and FSC3 positions include both equivalency and position task book alternatives for position qualification. FEMA position task books will be utilized for these positions and are available at training.fema.gov/position%20specific%20taskbooks/taskbook_list.asp.	Finance/ Administration
Incident Contract Project Inspector	Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Incident Contract Project Inspector (S-262) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills". Position created. Established the Incident Contract Project Inspector (ICPI). ICPI Implementation Transmittal can be found at PMS 310-1 Historical Documents.	Finance/ Administration
Compensation for Injury Specialist	Position archived. Added: to Required Experience Section: Note: Once qualified as a COMP, the INJR qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented. Updated: Required experience modified as follows: Completion and Certification of Position Task Book (311-47) as a Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)* Added: the following language: *Certification as COMP will allow certification as INJR. Position created.	Finance/ Administration
Strike Team Leader Crew	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "STCR Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STCR." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Added: Crew Representative (CREP) to "STCR Maintains Currency for These Positions." Updated: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. Added: S-205 (28 hrs) to Required Training. Position created. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations
Task Force Leader	Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "TFLD Maintains Currency For These Positions": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For TFLD." Added: to Qualification Requirements: If a TFLD meets the prerequisite experience and qualifications of a STL, the appropriate STL qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a ‘verification/certification’ page of the TFLD Position Task Book (311-10). Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Removed: Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire (S-336) from "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills." Added: Crew Representative (CREP) to "TFLD Maintains Currency for These Positions." Added: the following qualification pathway for required experience: Satisfactory performance in any two Strike Team Leader positions (STCR, STEQ, STEN). Updated: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STDZ, STEN, STCR, STPL) Position Task Books (PTB)(311-10) have been combined. However, the positions have not been combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks. Upon satisfactory performance in the prerequisite single resource boss position, the specific strike team leader task book may be initiated. Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader, any additional single resource boss qualifications will also qualify the individual in that corresponding strike team leader position—without having to complete the Strike Team Leader PTB for the new position—once agency certification is documented on the PTB Certification page. Deleted: S-330 (24 hrs.) and S-390 (16 hrs.) from Required Training. Position created.	Operations
Incident Commander Type 3*	Added: Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) and Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT3." Incident Commander Complex (ICCI) and Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC) to "ICT3 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: to Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as a ICT3, the OPS3, PSC3, LSC3 and FSC3 qualifications may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the applicable Position Task Book. Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305) to "Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills". Removed: Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) from "These Positions Maintain Currency for ICT3". Added: Advanced ICS (ICS-400) to Required Training to align position with FEMA Type 3 standards. Transition Plan: All qualified individuals will remain qualified. Individuals will be granted ICS-400 in responder’s records. All ICT3 trainees will be required to complete ICS-400 prior to position qualification. Position created. Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Command
Incident Commander Type 5	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
Planning Section Chief Type 3*	Added: Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "These Positions Maintain Currency For PSC3." Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC) to "PSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions." Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Qualification Requirements: Note: Once qualified as SITL, RESL, or ICT3, 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). Added: Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team (O-305 ) to Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills. Added: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700) to Required Training. Updated: footnote language: The Planning Section Chief Type 3 (PSC3) position is also utilized in the DOI All Hazard Qualification System. The FEMA All Hazard Planning Section Chief PTB is appropriate for use with this position and is available on the NWCG website. 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. NWCG recognizes the ability of cooperating agencies at the local level to jointly define and accept each other’s qualifications for initial attack, extended attack, large fire operations, and prescribed fire. Position qualification pathways for the LSC3, PSC3, and FSC3 positions include both equivalency and position task book alternatives for position qualification. FEMA position task books will be utilized for these positions and are available at training.fema.gov/position%20specific%20taskbooks/taskbook_list.asp.	Planning

Year: 2015
Position	Position Code	Change	Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource		Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows: Added to "These Positions Maintain Currency For FIRB": Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Added: Incident Position Description (IPD) approved. Added: Field Observer (FOBS) to "FIRB Maintains Currency for These Positions." Updated: The Ignition Specialist positions (RXI1& RXI2) have been replaced with the Firing Boss (FIRB) position. Added: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource) (24 hrs.) and S-234 (24 hrs.) to Single Resource Boss Firing Required Training. Position created. Single Resource Boss in 1984 PMS 310-1.	Operations

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