Jobcode: FIRB
Description: FIRING BOSS
Required Training: Crew Boss (S-230), Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290), Ignition Operations (S-234)
Knowledge & Skills Needed: Basic ICS (I-200), Interagency Incident Business Management (S-260), Basic Air Operations (S-270)
Prerequisite Experience: Satisfactory performance as an Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss Plus Satisfactory position performance as a Single Resource Boss Firing on a wildland or prescribed fire incident
Physical Fitness Level: Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency: Single Resource Boss (Crew, Dozer, Engine, Felling, Tractor/Plow)
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.
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