Firefighter/Squad Boss


Jobcode:  FFT1

Description:  FIREFIGHTER/SQUAD BOSS

Required Training:  Advanced Firefighter Training (S-131)

Knowledge & Skills Needed:  Supervisory Concepts and Techniques (S-201), Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211), Wildfire Power Saws (S-212)

Prerequisite Experience:  Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 Plus Satisfactory position performance as an Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss on a wildland fire incident

Physical Fitness Level:  Arduous

Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency:  Incident Commander Type 5

The above information is reprinted with permission from the NWCG 's Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualifications System Guide (PMS 310-1)


Wildland fire training courses, including courses for this position, may be found on the Multi-Agency Training Schedule located at http://fire.nifc.nps.gov/mats/matsframe.asp.

You can search the Multi Agency Training Schedule by Course Name, Course Number, Location, or view the entire Training Schedule.


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