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FOREST SERVICE FIRE AND AVIATION QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE CHAPTER 2 PART 1 2025

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This document outlines the qualifications and certification process for instructors within the National Wildfire Suppression Association (NWSA) as per the standards set by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). It details the roles and requirements for Lead, Unit, and Adjunct Instructors, including necessary experience, training documentation, and adherence to ethical standards. The certification process emphasizes individual responsibility in providing accurate documentation and maintaining qualifications. Additionally, it includes guidelines for instructor conduct, data management related to training records, and procedures for decertification if standards are not met.

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What are the physical requirements to be a wildland firefighter?

Pack Test (Arduous Duty): Complete a 3-mile walk over level terrain in 45 minutes or less while carrying a 45-pound pack. Field Test (Moderate Duty): Complete a 2-mile walk over level terrain in 30 minutes or less while carrying a 25-pound pack.

What is the engine boss in the Forest Service?

The Engine Boss leads a single fire engine and attached personnel and is responsible for their safety on wildland and prescribed fire incidents. The ENGB supervises assigned engine and personnel and reports to a Strike Team/Task Force Leader or other assigned supervisor.

What are the requirements for the red card pack test?

Fitness Test Arduous: Also known as the pack test, you must walk three miles carrying 45 pounds of weight in 45 minutes. This is a requirement for all basic and advanced wildland firefighters. Moderate: Also known as the field test, you must walk two miles carrying 25 pounds of weight in 30 minutes.

What is RXB2?

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2. The Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) ensures that all prescribed fire plan specifications are met before, during, and after a low or moderate complexity prescribed fire.

What is the Federal Wildland Fire qualifications supplement?

The Federal Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement includes federal agency-sponsored positions that are not included in the 310-1 and reflected in the Incident Qualification Certification System (IQCS) which are frequently used on wildland fire incidents.

What is a Type 2 burn boss?

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) They have demonstrated proficiency in the fuel type(s) they are burning. Typically a RXB2 would handle medium to large grassland, oak savanna and hardwood under story burns, small to medium slash and small pine under story burns.

What are the requirements for RXB2?

RXB2 Qualification Requirements Duties involve fieldwork requiring complete control of all physical faculties and may include considerable walking over irregular ground, standing for long periods of time, lifting 25 to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching.

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