Jobcode: RXB1
Description: PRESCRIBED BURN BOSS TYPE 1
Required Training: Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (S-490)
Knowledge & Skills Needed: Applied Fire Effects (RX-540), Smoke Management Techniques (RX-450), Fire in Ecosystem Management, Fire Program Management
Prerequisite Experience: Satisfactory performance as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 Plus Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 Plus Satisfactory position performance as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 in representative fuel group(s) on a prescribed fire incident
Physical Fitness Level: Agency established
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency: Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2
The above information is reprinted with permission from the NWCG 's Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualifications System Guide (PMS 310-1)
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