Wildland fire chain saws, s212 glossary of terms nwcg. Refer to faller task books, other applicable jhas and any agency specific requirements. The doi uses a task book for moving up in qualification as a faller. It is to the benefit of the individual to have numerous assignments to build an experience base. Qualification and currency individuals must complete an nwcg position task book for basic faller fal3, pms 31191, according to the task book guidelines outlined for all other position qualifications. The common tasks for all positions are listed first. The department of the interior doi uses a different set of rules than the department of agriculture doa does for chainsaws. This task book ensures that the perspective faller is observed performing a number of. As tree begins to fall, watch top and move quickly away. Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous. The tasks specific to each position are listed following the common tasks.
The nwcg course wildland fire chain saws s212 meets all of the above requirements. S212, wildland fire chain saws applies to 2012 version. Wildland fire chain saws s212 interagency incident business management s260 intermediate wildland fire behavior s290 blm engine driver refresher rt301. Nwcg position task books ptbs are a key component of the qualification process for. An evaluator will assess the trainees skill level after practice for applicable position task books and certification. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Instructors must be knowledgeable in the use and maintenance of portable water pumps. Student workbook december 2012 wildland fire chain saws s212 nfes 002662 tm. Wildland training structural firefighter courses analysis. Trainee evaluation record, nwcg, evaluation record, evaluation last modified by. Crewman a must meet nwcg standards for wildland firefighter type 2.
Nwcg member agencies maintain agencyspecific position task books. Prescribed burn handbook 2010 minnesota department of. The contractor should also obtain a copy of the wildland and prescribed fire qualification system guide, pms 3101, which constitutes the nwcg qualification policy and covers the position task book administration. Interagency cache business system icbs famit ppt ciccs road map powerpoint presentation, free download id. A publication of the national wildfire coordinating group. Introduction the interagency wildland fire qualifications system guide pms 3101 establishes minimum requirements for training, experience, physical fitness level, and currency standards for wildland fire positions. Nwcg hazard tree and tree felling task group link to hazard tree safety information. Wildland training 1 wildland training for structural.
The firefighter type 1 and incident commander type 5 ict5 position task books have been combined. Wildland fire incident management field guide i preface the wildland fire incident management field guide is a revision of what used to be called the fireline handbook, pms 4101. This task book contains the tasks for basic faller fal3, intermediate faller fal2, and advanced faller fal. This is an instructorled course intended to be presented at the local level. Complete annual fireline safety refresher rt training prior to next fire season. Nwcg position task books ptbs are a key component of the qualification process for specified nwcg positions. Study 91 terms s 212 wildland chainsaw flashcards quizlet. Individual successfully completes a current nwcg s212 class, blm falb task book, and evaluated by a falb or higher. Blank evaluation record national interagency fire center. Basic faller fal3, intermediate faller fal2, advanced.
Nwcg national wildfire csfm california state emi fema nfa ne cal fire c234 ignitions operations exceeds requirement firescope ne other courses ne fire marshal s234 exceeds requirement coordinating group. This document supercedes any other versions of the guide. Instructional units include firefighter safety in the interface, managing human factors in the interface, preincident planning, sizeup and initial strategy, structure triage, structure protection overview, tactics in the interface, tactical operations and resource use in the interface, action assessment, plan update. Principal nwcg prescribed burn positions firefighter fft2. S200 initial attack incident commander course duration. Named changed to human factors in the wildland fire service with 2008 revision. As an engb trainee, work on wildfire incidents and complete the engb task book. This guide has been renamed because, over time, the original purpose of the fireline handbook had been replaced by the incident response pocket guide, pms 461. Individual completes tasks required by the blm task book and a falc or subject matter expert has signed off as final evaluator. Any person hired or appointed to a title listed below shall meet the following minimum qualifications.
Individuals must successfully complete the nwcg s212 wildland fire chain saws course. Make sure evaluators fill in all blanks in task book. Prescribed burn handbook 2010 nwcg prescribed burn. The dfmo will submit the task book to the sawtooth fire training officer fto along. The national wildfire coordinating group nwcg was established in 1976 through a memorandum of understanding between the department of agriculture and the department of the interior. They are also used after the individual has become qualified, as an aid or. To develop relevant national wildfire coordinating group training in a costeffective manner to meet the needs of the wildland fire community. Online training courses with certificates free sample certification of ordination templates nwcg certificate template guidance for the creation.
Nomadix vp20 thermal printer for nwcg 200, ncwcgvp20 wlanmall. All orders must be faxed or requested in writing to. If interested, call division b office with permission from. The faller position task book may be issued prior to completion of s212 or the field.
A squad boss must meet minimum training, experience and physical fitness requirements listed below, and complete the nwcg fft1 position task book ptb as a trainee on multiple fire assignments. Update information is now available on the s 212 course administration page. Additional information about the course can be found on the overview page instructions. Chain saw safety non fire supersedes 241 fw 12, 11102010. The ict5 position is not prerequisite to the nwcg incident commander type 4 ict4 position. Course description this course is designed to meet the training needs of the incident commander. This task book must be initiated and completed before pursuing the nwcg engine boss engb task book. Student workbook december 2012 wildland fire chain saws s 212 nfes 002662 tm.
Pass work capacity fitness test pack test prior to next fire season. Yes this is a skill course designed to meet the training needs of a heavy equipment boss on an incident as outlined the pms 3101 and the position task book. An evaluator will assess your skill level after practice for applicable position task books and certification. If tree movement compromises the primary safety zone, use an alternate. Wildland firefighting course prerequisites qualified as any single resource boss. S212, wildland fire chain saws applies to 2012 version december 2014 wildland fire chain saws, s212, is now a required national wildfire coordinating group nwcg training course for individuals desiring to be qualified as a basic faller fal3. Four photos showing wildland firefighters performing duties. S212 wildland fire chainsaws s212 nec212 ne s215 fire operations in the urban interface s215 or company officer 2e ne ne ne ne.
S1 task book wildland firefighter ii nwcg pdf free download course results training courses. Analysis of the wildland training for structural firefighters courses to determine the. The interagency wildland fire qualifications system guide pms 3101 establishes minimum requirements for training, experience, physical fitness level, and currency standards for wildland fire positions. Other training on chainsaw use and safety developed by the chainsaw industry or third party vendors are acceptable if the five requisite learning objectives above are covered. When a new or revised ptb is published, current trainees with an initiated ptb including those individuals reinitiating or recertifying and at least one documented experience should continue to use their current ptb. Nwcg position task books ptbs have been developed for designated national interagency. The memorandum defined the function and purpose of nwcg as follows. The course lessons provide introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine powered chain saws, and their tactical wildland fire application. Wildland fire chain saws s212 portable pumps and water use s211 note. This instructorled course has precourse work estimate 1 hour.
To become qualified as a fft1, a trainee had to successfully perform as a fft2 and had to successfully complete a fft1 position task book. Watch for falling tree tops and limbs for at least 30 seconds after tree hits the ground. The firefighter type 1 fft1 and incident commander type 5 ict5 position task books have been combined. Instructor jeff mcginnis fills out the paperwork as a sawyer and swamper finish. Forest service fire and aviation qualifications guide. Engine crewmember commercial drivers license cdl, where appropriate for the gvw. S212 wildfire power saws position task books fft1 firefighter type 1 physical fitness. Report released for tree strike fatality on the 2018. Propose to nwcg that beginning in fiscal year 19 the hazard tree and tree felling subcommittee conduct an evaluation and gap analysis of tree falling options, felling procedures, training and. The interagency subject matter group tasked with revising the s212 course has prepared draft task books that will improve certification standards for chain saw users in wildland fire.
Please amend the current preface and course instructions as follows. Nwcg, 2004 and s3pms427 look up, look down, look around nwcg, 1992. Forest service fire and aviation qualifications guide, chapter 2. The task books incorporate tasks from task books created and in use in four geographic area level wildland fire chain saw use certification programs.
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