Exhibit B-RequiredTraining-Experience.pdf

Exhibit B – Required Training and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Personnel Qualifications

RXB2, CRWB, FFT1, FFT2, FIRB, EQOP, ENGB, WTOP -

The following qualifications will be used as a minimum requirement for all contract crew personnel. For purpose of this contract four positions are recognized: Single Resource Crew Boss (CRWB), Single Resource Firing Boss (FIRB), Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1), and Firefighter type 2 (FFT2) (see EXHIBIT I, Northwest Interagency Crew Agreement). Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss (FFT1) is included in EXHIBIT I because it is required in the progression of qualifications from FFT2 to CRWB.

Training and Experience

Contractor’s employees shall have met the training and experience requirements as shown IN EXHIBIT I, Northwest Interagency Crew Agreement for the position they are performing when assigned.

The Government reserves the right to reject any personnel who are not in full compliance with these specifications including EXHIBIT I. Further, if any member of the contact crew does not demonstrate an ability to perform the tasks as listed in the Position task Book (PTB) for their position in EXHIBIT I, that deficient performance may be cause for immediate release.

Contract Single Resource Crew Bosses (CRWB), Firing Bosses (FIRB) and Firefighter Type 1 and 2 shall meet the training and experience requirements and the performance tasks in PMS 311-13 PTB for Single Resource Boss and Firefighter Type 1 and 2.

In addition to the training requirements for the CRWB, FIRB and FFT2 positions listed in EXHIBIT I, Northwest Interagency Crew Agreement, contractor shall ensure that all returning certified employees receive annually, “Standards for Survival,” and “Your Fire Shelter” (1995 Pamphlet and Video) refresher courses. Contractor shall maintain records validating that employees have received this additional training.

Contractor shall ensure that all training received by their employees meets the course content and instructor standards listed in PMS 907. The training shall have been accomplished by an instructor who has been designated or approved by a recognized national or local Contractor association or Government approved educational institution. These associations or educational institutions must have a current Memorandum of Understanding with the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordination Group (PNWCG) that they will meet the course content and instructor standards listed in PMS 907.

Contractor employees who, as of 12/31/95, completed the required training specified in EXHIBIT I, Northwest Interagency Crew Agreement, for one or more of the positions listed for this contract, and have documentation to validate such training; and meet the experience requirements as specified in EXHIBIT I, and have documentation to validate such experience for the position(s), can be considered qualified. Contractor shall maintain a complete set of the records that validate the employee completed all the EXHIBIT I required training as of 12/31/95, and records that validate they meet the experience requirements listed in EXHIBIT I.

A valid and current Wildland Fire Qualifications System certification record (Red Card or similar official agency document) for the positions listed for this contract from NWCG member agencies in the western States ( Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Nevada, Alaska, Arizona, Utah, and Montana) will be acceptable support documentation that an individual has met the training and experience requirements for this contract.

Contractor shall maintain in their records, on employees who possess such a current certification record, either a letter on official letterhead paper from the issuing agency that states the certification record was valid or copies of the individual’s training and experience records that validate the certification record. An example of employee record format is contained in EXHIBIT K, Northwest Interagency Crew Agreement – “Suggested Crew Training Record Format.”

Contractor shall be responsible for employee training and experience records in such a manner that they can be easily obtained and available for inspection at any time during the contract period.

Contractor may use Government incidents, for which they are requested and assigned, to qualify and certify employees for CRWB, FIRB and FFT1 positions. Only one training or evaluation assignment will be permitted per crew on each incident. The coach/evaluator must, as a minimum, be certified in the position they are coaching or evaluating and will be a paid member of the contract crew. The trainee will be in addition to the contract crew and paid by the Contractor--they are not charged to the government. (See, Northwest Interagency Crew Agreement, EXHIBIT J (PTB) for incident evaluation assignment procedures.)

SUPPORT WATER TENDER OPERATOR

1. REQUIRED TRAINING

Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130)

2. EXPERIENCE None

DOZER OPERATOR

TRAINING/EXPERIENCE.

(a) Each person under this Agreement shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(1) RT-130 Annual Fireline Refresher including fire shelter.

(2) Commercial Driver’s License (for transports, when required).

(3) All operators shall be able to operate the equipment safely up to the manufacturer's limitations

(i.e., experience working in steep terrain, timber, etc.)

(b) The government reserves the right to verify training at any time for all operators.

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) (Position Category: Wildland Fire)

REQUIRED TRAINING

Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130)

Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (S-390)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Satisfactory performance as a Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB)

Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)

Completion and Certification of PTB as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) on a prescribed fire incident

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL

Moderate

THESE POSITIONS MAINTAIN CURRENCY FOR RXB2

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)

Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1 (RXM1)

Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2 (RXM2)

Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)

RXB2 MAINTAINS CURRENCY FOR THESE POSITIONS

Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)

Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)

Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)

Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2 (RXM2)

Any Single Resource Boss (ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, CRWB)

Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)

Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR)

Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN)

Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment (STEQ)

Task Force Leader (TFLD)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Fireline Leadership (L-380)

Introduction to Fire Effects (RX-310)

Prescribed Fire Burn Plan Preparation (RX-341)

Prescribed Fire Implementation (RX-301)

Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) (Position Category: Wildland Fire)

REQUIRED TRAINING

ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200) Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) Crew Boss (Single Resource) (S-230) Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Completion and Certification of PTB as an Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) on a wildfire incident

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL

Arduous

THESE POSITIONS MAINTAIN CURRENCY FOR ENGB

Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3) Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1) Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Any Single Resource Boss (CRWB, FELB, FIRB, HMGB, HEQB) Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN) Task Force Leader (TFLD)

ENGB MAINTAINS CURRENCY FOR THESE POSITIONS

Field Observer (FOBS) Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) Any Single Resource Boss (CRWB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB) Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN)

OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS

Basic Air Operations (S-270) Engine Boss (Single Resource) (S-231) Firing Operations (S-219) Followership to Leadership (L-280) Interagency Incident Business Management (S-260)

A. SINGLE RESOURCE BOSS-ENGINE (ENGB)

Intermediate Fire Behavior (S-290)

Crew Boss (S-230) NOTE: Required of all ENGBs certified after Dec. 31, 2002.

Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130)

2. ADDITIONAL TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE

AND

SKILLS

Basic ICS (I-200)

Interagency Business Management (S-260)

Engine Boss (S-231)

Firing Methods and Procedures (S-234)

Basic Air Operations (S-270)

Followership to Leadership (L-280)

3. EXPERIENCE

Satisfactory performance for a total of fifteen (15) operational periods on three (3) separate wildland fire incidents as an Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss (FFT1). After the FFT1 has completed this experience requirement they may be considered for becoming a Trainee ENGB.

AND

Satisfactory position performance as a Single Resource Boss - Engine (ENGB) on a wildland fire incident.

4. PHYSICAL FITNESS Arduous

5. ONCE CERTIFIED AS ENGB, OTHER ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN

CURRENCY OF

THAT CERTIFICATION

Any Single Resource Boss (Dozer, Crew, Felling, Tractor/Plow, Helicopter, Firing)

Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite

A person must have at least one qualifying assignment every five (5) years to maintain a current certification in a position.

B. ADVANCED FIREFIGHTER/SQUAD BOSS (FFT1)

Agreement #: AG-04H1-B-13-7122 w/ Vendor: BRUCE YOUNG LOGGING Page: 109

Advanced Firefighter Training (S-131)

Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133) NOTE; Required after 1/06 for FFT1

Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130)

2. ADDITIONAL TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE

AND

SKILLS

Portable Pump and Water Use (S-211)

Power Saws (S-212)

3. EXPERIENCE

Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter (FFT2). After the FFT2 has completed this experience requirement they may be considered for becoming a Trainee FFT1.

AND

Satisfactory performance for a total of fifteen (15) operational periods on three (3) separate wildland fire incidents as an Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss (FFT1) Trainee on a wildland fire incident.

4. PHYSICAL FITNESS Arduous

5. ONCE CERTIFIED AS FFT1, OTHER ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN

CURRENCY

OF THAT CERTIFICATION

Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite.

C. FIREFIGHTER (FFT2)

Firefighter Training (S-130)

Introduction to Fire Behavior (S-190)

Introduction to ICS (I-100)

Human Factors on the Fireline (L-180) NOTE: Required after 1/06 for FFT2

Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) NOTE: Not required with first year FFT2

2. The FFT2 position does not require completion of the FFT2 Position Task Book.

3. EXPERIENCE None

4. PHYSICAL FITNESS Arduous

5. ONCE CERTIFIED AS FFT2, OTHER ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN

CURRENCY

OF THAT CERTIFICATION

None (Only FFT2)

D. SUPPORT WATER TENDER OPERATOR

Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130)

2. EXPERIENCE None

Agreement #: AG-04H1-B-13-7122 w/ Vendor: BRUCE YOUNG LOGGING Page: 110

E. SEQUENCE FOR ENGINE PERSONNEL:

TABLE 1. SEQUENCE FOR POSITION CERTIFICATION

Firefighter 1. Complete S-130/S-190/I-100/L-180 training.

FFT2 2. Pass work capacity fitness test (pack test).

3. Become certified as an FFT2.

4. Work a wildfire incident. This meets requirement for satisfactory performance as a FFT2.

5. Eligible to be considered for FFT1 Trainee once #1 through #4 above are met.

Advanced Firefighter/ 1. Complete S-131/S-133.

Squad Boss 2. Issue FFT1 task book.

3. Complete Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) training prior to next season.

4. Pass work capacity fitness test (pack test) prior to next season.

5. As an FFT1 Trainee, work on wildfire incidents and complete the FFT1 task book. This meets requirement for satisfactory position performance as an FFT1.

6. Become certified as an FFT1.

7. Work on wildfire incidents. This meets requirement for satisfactory performance as a FFT1/Squad Boss.

8. Eligible to be considered for ENGB Trainee once #1 through #7 above are met.

Single Resource Boss 1. Complete S-230 / S-290.

Engine (ENGB) 2. Issue ENGB task book.

3. Complete Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) training prior to next fire season.

4. Pass work capacity fitness test (pack test) prior to next fire season.

5. As an ENGB Trainee, work on wildfire incidents and complete the ENGB task book. This meets requirement for satisfactory position performance as an ENGB.

6. Become certified as an ENGB.

NOTE: 1. A firefighter may work on only one task book at a time.

2. All required prerequisite experience must be completed before the firefighter can begin working on the task book for the next higher position.

3. Per NWCG 310-1 Position task books (PTB’s) can be initiated prior to attendance and successful completion of Required Training. However, Trainees cannot become fully qualified for the position until Required Training has been successfully completed. A Trainee must be qualified in the prerequisite position(s) before a PTB can be initiated.