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Position Task Books

NWCG Position Task Books

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NWCG Position Task Book Catalog

NWCG position task books (PTBs) are a key component of the qualification process for specified NWCG positions. The PTB provides an observable, measurable, and standardized means to evaluate and document trainee proficiency. Evaluation Records and PTB Verification/Certifications may be completed in hard copy or electronically provided all documentation is available to the Evaluator.

NWCG member agencies maintain agency-specific position task books. These are available at: Agency Specific Position Task Books

Position Code PMS # Position Task Book Date Published Functional Area PTB Format
311-17 Air Operations Branch Director 2009-06 Classic
311-18 Helicopter Coordinator or Air Tactical Group Supervisor 2022-04 Classic
311-18 Helicopter Coordinator or Air Tactical Group Supervisor 2022-04 Classic
311-19 Air Support Group Supervisor 2009-06 Classic
311-20 Helibase Manager 2018-10 Classic
311-22 Helicopter Crew Member 2009-06 Classic
311-61 Airtanker Base Manager or Fixed Wing Base Manager or Single Engine Airtanker Manager 2018-10 Classic
311-61 Airtanker Base Manager or Fixed Wing Base Manager or Single Engine Airtanker Manager 2018-10 Classic
311-61 Airtanker Base Manager or Fixed Wing Base Manager or Single Engine Airtanker Manager 2018-10 Classic
311-83 Area Command Aviation Coordinator 2009-06 Classic
311-01 Incident Commander Type 1 2023-02 Classic
311-02 Incident Commander Type 3 2009-06 Classic
311-03 Incident Commander Type 4 2009-06 Classic
311-04 Safety Officer Type 1 2023-02 Classic
311-05 Liaison Officer 2010-06 Classic
311-06 Public Information Officer Type 1 2023-02 Classic
311-70 Prescribed Fire Manager 2020-10 Classic
311-74 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 2024-05 Next Gen
311-80 Area Commander 2009-06 Classic
311-82 Safety Officer, Line 2009-06 Classic
311-56 Expanded Dispatch Coordinator 2009-06 Classic
311-57 Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher 2009-06 Classic
311-58 Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher 2009-06 Classic
311-59 Expanded Dispatch Recorder 2009-06 Classic
311-60 Initial Attack Dispatcher 2009-06 Classic
311-67 Aircraft Dispatcher 2009-06 Classic
311-46 Finance or Administration Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 Classic
311-47 Compensation or Claims Unit Leader or Procurement Unit Leader or Time Unit Leader 2016-10 Classic
311-47 Compensation or Claims Unit Leader or Procurement Unit Leader or Time Unit Leader 2016-10 Classic
311-47 Compensation or Claims Unit Leader or Procurement Unit Leader or Time Unit Leader 2016-10 Classic
311-48 Cost Unit Leader 2009-06 Classic
311-49 Incident Contract Project Inspector 2012-10 Classic
311-51 Personnel Time Recorder or Equipment Time Recorder or Commissary Manager 2016-10 Classic
311-51 Personnel Time Recorder or Equipment Time Recorder or Commissary Manager 2016-10 Classic
311-51 Personnel Time Recorder or Equipment Time Recorder or Commissary Manager 2016-10 Classic
311-33 Logistics Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 Classic
311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Medical Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2012-04 Classic
311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Medical Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2012-04 Classic
311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Medical Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2012-04 Classic
311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Medical Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2012-04 Classic
311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Medical Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2012-04 Classic
311-34 Facilities Unit Leader or Communications Unit Leader or Food Unit Leader or Ground Support Unit Leader or Medical Unit Leader or Supply Unit Leader 2012-04 Classic
311-40 Security Manager 2009-06 Classic
311-41 Incident Communications Center Manager 2009-06 Classic
311-42 Base Camp Manager 2009-06 Classic
311-43 Ordering Manager 2009-06 Classic
311-44 Receiving or Distribution Manager 2009-06 Classic
311-45 Equipment Manager 2009-06 Classic
311-89 Assistant Area Commander Logistics 2009-06 Classic
311-96 Incident Communications Technician 2009-06 Classic
311-08 Operations Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 Classic
311-09 Division or Group Supervisor 2009-06 Classic
311-10 Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 Classic
311-10 Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 Classic
311-10 Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 Classic
311-10 Strike Team Leader Crew or Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment or Strike Team Leader Engine or Task Force Leader 2013-12 Classic
311-12 Crew Representative 2009-06 Classic
311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Firing or Helicopter 2024-08 Classic
311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Firing or Helicopter 2024-08 Classic
311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Firing or Helicopter 2024-08 Classic
311-13 Heavy Equipment or Engine or Firing or Helicopter 2024-08 Classic
311-14 Firefighter Type 1 or Incident Commander Type 5 2009-06 Classic
311-14 Firefighter Type 1 or Incident Commander Type 5 2009-06 Classic
311-68 Structure Protection Specialist 2009-06 Classic
311-23 Planning Section Chief Type 1 2023-02 Classic
311-24 Resources Unit Leader or Situation Unit Leader or Demobilization Unit Leader 2009-06 Classic
311-24 Resources Unit Leader or Situation Unit Leader or Demobilization Unit Leader 2009-06 Classic
311-24 Resources Unit Leader or Situation Unit Leader or Demobilization Unit Leader 2009-06 Classic
311-25 Documentation Unit Leader 2009-06 Classic
311-26 Infrared Interpreter 2012-10 Classic
311-28 Training Specialist 2009-06 Classic
311-29 Fire Behavior Analyst or Long Term Fire Analyst 2017-05 Classic
311-29 Fire Behavior Analyst or Long Term Fire Analyst 2017-05 Classic
311-30 Fire Effects Monitor or Field Observer 2012-09 Classic
311-30 Fire Effects Monitor or Field Observer 2012-09 Classic
311-31 Display Processor 2009-06 Classic
311-32 Status/Check-in Recorder 2024-07 Next Gen
311-62 Human Resource Specialist 2009-06 Classic
311-72 Strategic Operational Planner 2011-06 Classic
311-77 Geographic Information System Specialist 2022-03 Classic
311-88 Assistant Area Commander, Planning 2009-06 Classic
311-63 Prevention Education Team Leader 2009-06 Classic
311-64 Prevention Education Team Member 2009-06 Classic
311-66 Wildland Fire Investigator 2021-10 Classic
311-90 Wildland Fire Investigation Team Leader 2021-10 Classic
311-16 Staging Area Manager 2008-05 Classic
311-91 Basic Faller or Intermediate Faller or Advanced Faller 2014-11 Classic
311-91 Basic Faller or Intermediate Faller or Advanced Faller 2014-11 Classic
311-91 Basic Faller or Intermediate Faller or Advanced Faller 2014-11 Classic
311-97 Radio Operator 2019-09 Classic
311-65 Incident Business Advisor 2014-10 Classic
311-85 Deck Coordinator 2009-06 Classic
311-87 Aircraft Base Radio Operator 2024-06 Next Gen
311-35 Logistics Section Chief Type 3 2017-10 Classic
311-50 Finance Section Chief Type 3 2017-10 Classic
311-55 Planning Section Chief Type 3 2017-10 Classic
311-79 Unmanned Aircraft System Manager or Module Leader or Data Specialist 2018-10 Classic
311-79 Unmanned Aircraft System Manager or Module Leader or Data Specialist 2018-10 Classic
311-79 Unmanned Aircraft System Manager or Module Leader or Data Specialist 2018-10 Classic
311-92 Fixed Wing Parking Tender or Ramp Manager 2018-10 Classic
311-92 Fixed Wing Parking Tender or Ramp Manager 2018-10 Classic
311-93 Aircraft Timekeeper 2018-10 Classic
311-94 Retardant Crew Member or Mix Master 2019-03 Classic
311-94 Retardant Crew Member or Mix Master 2019-03 Classic
311-15 Public Information Officer Type 3 2023-01 Classic
311-146 Finance or Administration Section Chief Complex 2023-01 Classic
311-133 Logistics Section Chief Complex 2023-01 Classic
311-123 Planning Section Chief Complex 2023-01 Classic
311-108 Operations Section Chief Complex 2023-01 Classic
311-106 Public Information Officer Complex 2023-01 Classic
311-104 Safety Officer Complex 2023-01 Classic
311-101 Incident Commander Complex 2023-01 Classic
311-78 Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot 2024-01 Classic
311-98 Crew Boss, Single Resource 2024-05 Next Gen
311-73 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 2024-05 Classic
311-109 Operations Branch Director 2024-06 Next Gen
311-81 Safety Officer, Field 2024-07 Next Gen
311-107 Felling Boss, Single Resource 2024-07 Next Gen
Displaying 1 - 118 of 118 entries

NWCG Latest Announcements

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN)

Date: August 27, 2024
Contact: Incident Planning Subcommittee 

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Status/Check-In Recorder, PMS 350-32, NWCG Position Task Book for Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN), PMS 311-32, and Checking In Resources Customer Service Job Aid, J-111 are now available.

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

References:

NWCG Status/Check-In Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Status/Check-In Recorder, PMS 350-32

NWCG Position Task Book for Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN), PMS 311-32

Checking In Resources Customer Service Job Aid, J-111

The Next Generation Position Task Book and Incident Position Standards are now available for Safety Officer, Field (SOFF)

Date: July 26, 2024
Contact: Risk Management Committee 

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Safety Officer, Field, PMS 350-81 and NWCG Position Task Book for Safety Officer, Field (SOFF), PMS 311-81 are now available.

The Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) is responsible for monitoring operations on an incident from a risk management perspective to provide for the welfare of incident resources and the public. The new Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort.

References:

NWCG Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) Position

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Safety Officer, Field, PMS 350-81

NWCG Position Task Book for Safety Officer, Field (SOFF), PMS 311-81

Updated NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation (eDoc), PMS 277

Date: July 25, 2024
Contact: Incident Planning Subcommittee 

The Incident Planning Subcommittee has updated the NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation (eDoc), PMS 277.

The NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation (eDoc) establishes the standards for collection and retention of records on wildland fires. This July 2024 update will provide incident management teams the most current standards required to maintain incident records and submit them to host units at the close of an incident.

References:

NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation (eDoc), PMS 277

eDoc Box Directory (zip file)

NWCG Off-Highway Vehicle Typing Standard Request for Comment

Date: July 24, 2024
Contact: Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee 

The Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee has released Equipment Bulletin 24-002 NWCG Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Typing Standard - Request for Comment. This bulletin outlines the proposed NWCG OHV typing standard, as well as the business need for establishing the standard. Comments on the proposed standard will be accepted through August 15th using the comment form linked below.

References:

ETC-EB-2024-02: NWCG Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Typing Standard - Request for Comment

NWCG Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Typing Standard Comment Form