It is important
for all private contractors
to understand that in addition
to the necessary equipment
standards and requirements, there
are also training requirements
for operators and individuals.
In the Northern
Rockies most state agencies,
Montana, North Dakota and
Idaho, as well as the Federal
Agencies, do not provide training
to private contractors or
individuals. It is the responsibility
of the individual or contractor
to meet the necessary training
requirements, generally through
an NRCG certified trainer.
The training requirements
are not flexible and are a
requirement for ALL individuals
that will be around fire camp
as well as the fire line.
Private Sector
certified TRAINING
PROVIDERS approved
by the Northern Rockies Coordinating
Group (NRCG) for Idaho,
Montana and North Dakota include
members of contractors' associations,
private contractors and educational
institutions. Services offered
include Training, Work Capacity
Testing, Position Task Book
certification and issuance
of Incident Qualifications
Cards (Red Cards). Contact
the Provider for cost associated
for training and certification.
Training
and Qualification
Requirements:
The individual’s
role on the Incident
determine requirements
and courses required
by NWCG/NRCG. Training
requirements are not
flexible and are a
requirement for ALL
individuals that will
be around fire camp
as well as the fire
line.
Information for the
following can be found
here Training
Information
PMS
310-1 NWCG
NIMS Wildland Fire
Qualification System
Guide
PMS
901-1 Field
Manager's Course Guide
ICS
On Line Training:
I-100
Introduction to ICS
I-200
Single Resource and
Initial Action ICS
IS-700.a
National Incident
Management System
(NIIMS)
Work
Capacity Testing Requirements:
Wildland firefighters,
are required annually
to pass a job related
Work Capacity test
to meet minimum qualifications.
There are three levels
of work capacity testing:
Arduous, Moderate
and Light which apply
to the position held
on a wildfire. Reviewing
the NWCG
310-1 manual you
can see what level
is required for wildland
and prescribed fire
positions (e.g. firefighter,
engine boss, etc.)
For technical specialist
requirements (e.g.
fallers, heavy equipment
operators, water tender
operators, etc.) refer
to the Interagency
Incident Business
Management Handbook Northern Rockies Supplement Chapter 20.
For specific details
on WCT review Work
Capacity Test Information.
