The position task book ptb documents the performance criteria a trainee must meet to be certified for a position within the national qualification system nqs. Human factors in the wildland fire service national wildfire coordinating group 2008 nfes 2985 course l180. Position task books are formatted to allow documentation of a trainees ability to perform each task. Doi incident positions qualifications guide department of the interior. Fema, position task book for situation unit leader 2. Fema, position task book for medical unit leader 3. Medical unit leader helibase manager intro wildland fire behav. This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the role of medical unit leader medl.
Nwcg training curriculum history course number course name test course dates certification. Pms 902 interagency standards for fire and fire aviation operations red book. Nwcg position task books ptbs are a key component of the qualification process. Allhazard medical unit leader january 2012 page 4 of 15 incident management system position task book position task books ptb were developed for designated positions as described under the national interagency incident management system niims and have been incorporated into the national incident management system nims. Supply and ground support unit leaders should be well trained in handling.
The medical unit leader manages a medical unit aid station, which provides treatment, care. The strike team leader heavy equipment steq performs tactical missions on a division or segment of a division and is responsible for the safety of equipment, operators, and transports used to suppress, repair, and rehabilitate wildland fires. The iemtg recognizes the national ems scope of practice model as the baseline standard for. Facilities unit le ader facl communications unit le ader coml food unit leader fdul ground support unit leader gsul medical unit le ader medl supply unit le ader spul pms 314 april 2012 task book assigned to. Nwcg s359 medical unit leader is a 20hour course designed to meet the training needs of an incident medical unit leader, medl, as outlined in the wildland and prescribed fire qualification. The medical unit may also assist operations in supplying medical care and assistance to civilian casualties at the incident. Topics include gathering information, organizing the medical unit, supervising the unit, evaluation, documentation, and demobilization. Fema, national incident management system nims, pending publication 5. Nationally typed resources represent the minimum criteria for the associated component and capability. Nwcg position task books ptbs are a key component of the qualification process for specified nwcg positions. Texas type 3 all hazards incident management system.
Each ptb lists the competencies, behaviors, and tasks required. Texas type 3 allhazard incident management system qualifications guide may 31, 2017 8 g. Allhazard group support unit leader january 2012 page 4 of 15 incident management system position task book position task books ptb were developed for designated positions as described under the national interagency incident management system niims and have been incorporated into the national incident management system nims. Click on the minimum standards button for current information on medical protocols for incidents.
Position task book for the position of situation unit. Unit leader, food unit leader, ground support unit leader, medical unit. Nwcg curriculum history nwcg training catalog nwcg. Download and complete the s247 precourse exam and bring it to class or submit it as directed by your instructor or course coordinator. Nwcg position task books ptbs are a key component of the qualification process for. A publication of the national wildfire coordinating group. The position is designed to place individuals in a role to. Forest service fire and aviation qualifications guide.
The ptb provides an observable, measurable, and standardized means to evaluate and document trainee proficiency. The job of an emtfempf is a single resource position within the incident command system ics that works within the medical unit. Introduction to the nwcg event gdb, 72017 this is a july 2017 nwcg geospatial training unit presentation meant to introduce you to the nwcg standard event geodatabase. Fema, national incident management system, pending publication 4. Iqcs is an interagency information system that tracks responder incident qualifications for the federal partners of the national wildfire coordinating group nwcg, the department of interior doi bureaus, the united states air force and the united states army. Successfully assume the role of medical unit leader and initiate position activities at the appropriate time according to the following behaviors. Read the s347 demobilization unit leader precourse work. Documentation unit leader docl resource unit leader. National qualification system position task books fema. This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the role of medical unit leader. This task book contains the necessary skills and tasks that must be performed and completed to be qualified as a emtfempf. Wildland fire incident management field guide, pms 210 interagency emergency helicopter extraction source list, pms 512. Nwcg, national incident management system wildland fire qualification system guide, pms 3101, physical fitness levels.
Nwcg member agencies maintain agencyspecific position task books. Obtain briefing from service branch director or logistics section chief. S330 task forcestrike team leader s336 fire suppression tactics s339 divisiongroup supervisor s346 situation unit leader s347 demobilization unit leader s348 resources unit leader s354 facilities unit leader s355 ground support unit leader s356 supply unit leader s357 food unit leader. Fema, national incident management system nims, pending publication 4. The successful completion of a position task book during an appropriate number of evaluation assignments is the indicator of qualification. Fema, position task book for compensationclaims unit leader 2. Doi incident positions qualification guide, november 20 x 1. The medical unit leader medl is primarily responsible for developing the medical plan, obtaining medical aid and transportation for injured or ill incident. The medical unit leader medl is primarily responsible for developing the medical plan, obtaining medical aid and transportation for injured or ill incident personnel, and preparing reports and records. Nwcg interagency incident management handbook, nfes 2160, pms 902. Current certification as emergency medical technician. Type 3 imt qualifications guide arkansas department of. Facilities unit leader, communications unit leader, food unit leader, ground support unit leader, medical unit leader, supply unit leader.
Personnel desiring to be qualified as medical unit leader medl. Check in and obtain briefing from the logistics section chief or the medical unit leader, if established. Facilities unit leader, communications unit leader, food unit leader, ground support unit leader, medical unit leader, supply unit leader taskbook pdf. Allhazard situation unit leader january 2012 page 4 of 18 incident management system position task book position task books ptb were developed for designated positions as described under the national interagency incident management system niims and have been incorporated into the national incident management system nims. Facilities unit leader, communications unit leader. Emergency medical services, hazardous materials and structural fire b2. For additional nwcg incident emergency medical information see the nwcg web site. Tasks pertaining to tactical decisionmaking and safety require position performance on a wildland fire. Medical task group iemtg when a medical unit has been established by a national wildfire coordinating group nwcg member agency.
Review the medical plan ics form 206 and incident within an incident plan 3. Interagency standards for fire and fire aviation operations red book. The ipqg is a crucial component of meeting requirements under the. Position task book for the position of demobilization. At the cwfima the medical unit will develop an incident medical plan to be included in. Allhazard demobilization unit leader january 2012 page 4 of 15 incident management system position task book position task books ptb were developed for designated positions as described under the national interagency incident management system niims and have been incorporated into the national incident management system nims.
Current certification as an emergency medical technician emt or equivalent and completion and certification of nwcg medical unit leader medl position task book pms 314 physical fitness level. S359, medical unit leader applies to the 2000 version. Fema, emergency responder field operations guide erfog, october 2010 6. National wildfire coordinating group nwcg position task book nwcg position task books ptbs have been developed for designated national interagency incident management system niims positions. National wildfire coordinating group nwcg, national incident management system. Nwcg course updates nwcg course updates wildland fire incident management field guide pms 210 changes to training courses replaces fireline handbook 4101. And completion and certification of nwcg medical unit leader medl position task book pms 314. Nqs position task book ptb for the national incident. Facl facilities unit leader bcmg basecamp manager gsul ground support unit leader eqpm equipment manager spul supply unit leader comt incident communications coml communications unit leader technician fdul food unit leader incm incident communications medl medical unit leader center manager rado radio operator secm security manager finance. Introduction the department of the interior doi incident positions qualification guide1 ipqg establishes minimum standards for incident personnel using national. National wildfire coordinating group nwcg task book for the positions of. S330 task forcestrike team s336tactical decision making. Coordinating group nwcg in the national incident management system wildland fire qualification system guide, pms 3101, additional interagency requirements outlined in guides referenced in zero code of the fsh 5109. Position task book for the position of medical unit.
Facilities unit leader facl, communications unit leader. This document is intended to provide direction regarding medical personnel and equipment assigned to the medical unit. I330 task forcestrike team leader 585 replaced with s330 in 996. There are a number of items in your taskbook that can be evaluated and signed. Incident position description development is part of an ongoing improvement effort intended to support the nwcg core mission to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners. Facilities unit leader, communications unit leader, food.
Fema, position task book for documentation unit leader 2. Medical unit leader the incident position description for this position is not yet available. National wildfire coordinating group wildland and prescribed fire qualification system guide, pns 3101 and the medical unit leader position task book. Medical unit leader ics 2237 the medical unit leader, under the direction of the service branch director or logistics section chief, is primarily responsible for the development of the medical plan, obtaining medical aid and transportation for injured and ill. This language should be placed at the front of each of the nqs postion task books. The site also contains a variety of additional information and resources designed for ems personnel who will organize and manage an incident medical unit. Fema, national incident management system nims, pending. Position task book for the position of supply unit. Final evaluator this individual is qualified in the position that they are evaluating and can verify and certify the successful completion of a position task book and that the individual should be considered for certification in the position. National wildfire coordinating group training working team position on course presentation and materials the suggested hours listed in the field managers course guide are developed by subject matter experts based on their estimation of the time required to present all material needed to adequately teach the unit and course objectives. Medical unit leader prior to assignment check with medl on procedures to. Nwcg standards for interagency incident business management, pms 902. Nwcg national wildfire csfm california state emi fema coordinating group fire marshal nfa cal fire firescope other courses s359 medical unit leader s359 ne ne ne ne s372 helicopter management ne ne c372 helicopter management ne ne s390 introduction to wildland fire behavior calculations s390 ne ne ne ne s404.
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