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Table of Contents  
Chapter 1. Introduction
Page
  Background
1-1
  Purpose
1-5
  Guiding Principles
1-9
  How to Use This Guide
1-13
Chapter 2. Minimum Qualifications Standards  
  Introduction
2-1
  National Fire Program Manager
2-3
  Geographic Fire Program Manager
2-5
  Unit Fire Program Manager
(pages 2-11/12 modified 1/20/05)
2-7
  Wildland Fire Operations Specialist
(pages 2-13/14 modified 2/9/06)
2-13
  Prescribed Fire & Fuels Specialist
(pages 2-23/24 modified 4/5/05)
(pages 2-19/20 modified 2/9/06)
2-19
  Prevention & Mitigation Specialist
(pages 2-25/26 modified 8/23/05)
2-25
  Interagency Hotshot Superintendent
(pages 2-31/32 modified 2/9/06)
2-31
  Supervisory Engine Operator
2-33
  Engine Module Supervisor
2-35
  Helicopter Manager
2-37
  Senior Firefighter
2-39
  Center Manager
2-41
  Initial Attack Lead Dispatcher/Asst. Center Manager
2-45
  Initial Attack Dispatcher
2-47
Chapter 3. OPM Standards  
  Implementation Memos
3-1
  GS-401 Supplemental Standards
3-5
  GS-455 Standards
3-15
  GS-462 Standards
3-19
Chapter 4. Position Standards and Guide  
  National Fire Program Manager
4-1
  Geographic Fire Program Manager
4-51
  Unit Fire Program Manager
(pages 4-115/116 modified 1/20/05)
4-103
  Wildland Fire Operations Specialist
(pages 4-169/170 modified 2/9/06)
4-165
  Prescribed Fire & Fuels Specialist
(pages 2-235/236 modified 4/5/05)
(pages 4-227/228 modified 2/9/06)
4-223
  Prevention & Mitigation Specialist
(pages 4-285/286 modified 8/23/05)
4-281
  Interagency Hotshot Superintendent
(pages 4-345/346 modified 2/9/06)
4-341
  Supervisory Engine Operator
4-387
  Engine Module Supervisor
4-387
  Helicopter Manager
4-439
  Senior Firefighter
4-485
  Center Manager
4-527
  Initial Attack Lead Dispatcher/Asst. Center Manager
4-579
  Initial Attack Dispatcher
4-629
  The above position standards and guides each contain qualification standards, employee development training, competencies, and key performance elements.
Chapter 5. Training for Agency Managers
5-1
Chapter 6. Program Complexities  
  Instructions and Guiding Principles
6-1
  Complexity Descriptions
6-11
  Fire Program Complexities Excel Spreadsheet  
Chapter 7. Common Competencies
7-1

 

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