Training & Development Tools

The following training and development tools describe some of the developmental activities an employee can use to achieve the requisite competencies, NWCG training and incident qualifications for his/her position. The planning tools should be used during the Individual Development Plan process.

Competency Planning Tools & Checklists:

Interagency Hotshot Crew Superintendent | Checklist
Helicopter Manager | Checklist
Senior Firefighter | Checklist
Engine Module Supervisor | Checklist
Supervisory Fire Engine Operator | Checklist
Initial Attack Dispatcher | Checklist
Wildland Fire Operations Specialist |Checklist
Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist |Checklist
Inital Attack Lead Dispatcher/Assistant Center Manager |Checklist
Center Manager |Checklist
Unit Fire Program Manager |Checklist
Geographic Area Fire Program Manager |Checklist
National Fire Program Manager | Checklist

 

NWCG Fire Training and Incident Qualifications Worksheets

Interagency Hotshot Crew Superintendent
Helicopter Manager
Senior Firefighter
Engine Module Supervisor
Supervisory Fire Engine Operator
Initial Attack Dispatcher
Wildland Fire Operations Specialist (Low, Moderate, High)
Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist (Low, Moderate, High)
Inital Attack Lead Dispatcher/Assistant Center Manager
Center Manager
Unit Fire Program Manager (Low, Moderate, High)
Geographic Area Fire Program Manager
National Fire Program Manager

 

Recent Updates

[09/29/2008] Decision Paper #4 - Modification of Interagency Fire Program Management Minimum Qualification Standards - Mid Course Review | more |

[10/15/2008] Forest Service extension letter to meet the OPM Qualification Requirements for the GS-0401 Fire Management Specialist Series | more |

[11/21/2008] Forest Service Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) website is available

[03/02/2009] Revised IFPM Implementation Plan is Available | more |

Status Reports