Interagency Fire Program Management Qualifications Standards and Guide

IFPM Standard > Electronic Version

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