**\*\*\* NORTHERN ROCKIES COORDINATING GROUP \*\*\***

### December 5, 2008

**VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT**: The Northern Rockies Coordinating Group
sponsors and has oversight responsibility for two Type 1 Incident
Management Teams, two Fire Use Management Teams and five Type 2 Incident
Management Teams. Type 1 Teams and Fire Use Teams are managed at the
geographic area level (NRCC). Type 2 Teams are managed at the zone
level. All teams will be filling vacant positions for the 2008 season.

**AREA OF CONSIDERATION**: All state, federal and local government
employees within the Northern Rockies Geographic Area and the Eastern
Geographic Area.

**TIMELINE**:

**October 15** Team needs identified prior to this date.

**December 3** Nomination forms distributed and posted on Northern
Rockies Geographic Area web site (<http://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/>).

**January 30** **All nominations from outside the Northern Rockies
Geographic Area (excluding Eastern Area), are to be sent to Gary Boyd at
the Northern Rockies Coordination Center.**

**All** **nominations (Type 1, Type 2 and Fire Use) from individuals in
the Northern Rockies Area must be sent to Type 2** **Team
Coordinators.**

**All nominations from individuals in the Eastern Area must be sent to
Matt Dillon**

**at the Eastern Area Coordination Center (EACC).**

**February 12** Team members selected (Type 1 & 2 ICs, FUMT ICs, Team
Coordinators, NRCG Operations Committee, and Eastern Area
representative).

**February 20** All team members notified of selection status

**April 7-10** Combined Type 1, 2 and Fire Use Teams' Workshop
(Missoula, MT). **Only Command and General Staff will attend this
meeting.**

## GENERAL INFORMATION

1.  All individuals selected for Command and General Staff positions on
    teams, including trainees, are expected to attend the Northern
    Rockies Teams Workshop in Missoula, MT, April 7-10, 2008.

2.  The Eastern Area is guaranteed 20 positions, including trainees, on
    Northern Rockies teams.

> All Eastern Area applicants must be approved by the Eastern Area Ops
> Committee before selection.

3.  For information on the schedules, policies, team configuration, etc.
    refer to the team operating plans posted on the NRCC web site
    (<http://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/dispatch/overhead/overhead.htm>).

4.  Incident Management and Fire Use Management Teams are utilized on
    complex incidents and face great challenges in directing interagency
    resources towards a common goal. When a team is on call, it is
    expected that team members will be available. Granted, events can
    occur that make individuals unavailable for assignment, but these
    events should be few and on a short-term basis. Please give serious
    consideration to the availability commitment when applying for a
    position on a team.

5.  Generally a 4 year commitment is expected for each of the Command
    and General Staff positions on all teams. All other positions are a
    1 year commitment. At the end of the commitment term new
    applications will be given priority selection to fill vacant
    positions.

6.  All individuals that are not part of the 56 -- position roster will
    be placed on the alternate list.

7.  Individuals desiring to be alternates on any team must submit an
    updated application annually.

8.  "Free-lancing" by team members is allowed on a case by case basis as
    agreed to by the IC.

9.  We realize that people have personal commitments during fire season,
    which might affect their availability (vacations, planned leave,
    business meetings etc.) We will do everything possible to
    accommodate those needs. **It is the responsibility of the team
    member to notify their unit / section chief and their dispatch
    center of any change in their availability. It is the team member's
    responsibility to locate an available and qualified replacement,
    utilizing the team alternate list, if they are unavailable for an
    assignment.**

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The following positions are **"minimum"** Team positions.

  --------------------- --------------------- ----------------------------
  [ICT]{.mark}          [DPIC]{.mark}         [SOF]{.mark}

  [PIO]{.mark}          [OSC (2 each)]{.mark} [AOBD]{.mark}

  [PSC]{.mark}          [LSC]{.mark}          [FSC]{.mark}

  DIVS (4 each)         [ASGS]{.mark}         ATGS

  SITL                  RESL (2 each)         FBAN & [LOFR]{.mark}

  COML                  SPUL                  FACL

  GSUL                  TIME                  COMP

  PROC                  Trainees (6)          LTAN (Fire Use Teams)
  --------------------- --------------------- ----------------------------

Highlighted positions are Command & General Staff.

Teams vary on the types of positions filling the additional support
positions and some may not appear in the

above chart. Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions even if
not shown not on the chart.

**TYPE 1 TEAM FACTS**:

> Rosters for Northern Rockies Type 1 Teams include the 27 positions
> identified in the National Interagency Mobilization Guide 63.1.1.
> Teams may also identify up to **17 additional support positions to be
> negotiated and concurred on by the IC and the ordering unit's Agency
> Administrator prior to dispatch.** The team may also bring an
> additional six (6) trainee positions and six (6) S420/520 course
> command & general staff mentorees. As vacancies may also occur in
> other positions at any time, anyone interested in participating on a
> team, regardless of position, is strongly encouraged to apply.
>
> Dave Larsen has been confirmed to replace Chuck Stanich as a NR Type 1
> IC. Dave is serving for the 2008 season. **Current Stanich team
> members do not need to reapply if remaining in their current
> position.** Non command and staff positions, persons interested in
> changing positions on the team, filling vacant positions on the team
> or desiring to be alternates **will need to reapply.**
>
> Wally Bennett's term as a NR Type 1 IC was extended for two years by
> the NRCG board in November 2007. **Current team members do not need to
> reapply if remaining in their current position.** Persons interested
> in changing positions on the team, filling vacant positions on the
> team or desiring to be alternates **will need to reapply.**

**FIRE USE TEAM FACTS:**

The Northern Region currently hosts 2 Fire Use Management Teams:

> The NRCG is currently accepting applications for the vice Larry
> Svalberg position as IC. All personnel wishing to be on this team will
> need to apply.
>
> Diane Hutton has been confirmed to replace George Weldon in a shared
> IC position on the fire use team. The NRCG is currently accepting IC
> applications for the shared position. **Current team members do not
> need to reapply if remaining in their current position.** Non command
> and staff positions, persons interested in changing positions on the
> team, filling vacant positions on the team or desiring to be
> alternates **will need to reapply.**

Team configuration and qualifications will conform to the direction
contained in the National

> Interagency Mobilization Guide (63.3.1). Contact Gary Boyd (406)
> 329-4708 for detailed information on FUMTs.
>
> **TYPE 2 TEAM FACTS**:

Individuals interested in participating on Type 2 Teams should contact
Type 2 Team Coordinators for detailed information.

**[North Idaho Type 2 Teams:]{.underline}**

> Type 2 team IC's for 2008 are Mark Grant and Rick Kusico. **Current
> team members [do not need]{.underline} to reapply if staying in their
> current position.** Persons interested in changing positions on the
> team, changing teams, filling vacant positions on the team or desiring
> to be alternates **will need to reapply.**

**[Western Montana Type 2 Teams:]{.underline}**

> Type 2 team IC's for 2008 is Glen McNitt. **Current team members [do
> not need]{.underline} to reapply if staying in their current
> position.** Persons interested in changing positions on the team,
> changing teams, filling vacant positions on the team or desiring to be
> alternates **will need to reapply.**
>
> **[Eastern Montana Type 2 Team]{.underline}**:
>
> Type 2 team IC's for 2008 are Jess Secrest and Tom Heintz. **Current
> team members [do not need]{.underline} to reapply if staying in their
> current position.** Persons interested in changing positions on the
> team, changing teams, filling vacant positions on the team or desiring
> to be alternates **will need to reapply.**

**HOW TO APPLY**: Fill out the attached nomination form (common form for
all Type 1, Type 2, and Fire Use Teams). Each nomination form **must be
accompanied by a supervisor approval** of availability and commitment.
In order to better coordinate Type 1, Type 2 and Fire Use Team
activities, submit the form through the appropriate Zone Type 2 Team
Coordinator:

North Idaho Zone: Dennis Crew E-mail
[dcrew@fs.fed.us](mailto:saestes@fs.fed.us)

104 Airport Rd.

Grangeville, ID. 83530

FAX 208-983-4065

Ph 208-983-6800

Western Montana Zone: Tony Lubke E-mail <tlubke@fs.fed.us>

1801 N. 1^st^. Street

Hamilton, MT. 59840

FAX 406-363-7131

Ph 406-363-7133

Eastern Montana Zone: Mark Heppler E-mail <mheppler@blm.gov>

1299 Rimtop Drive

Billings, MT. 59105

FAX 406-896-2950

Ph 406-896-2900

Eastern Area Matt Dillon E-mail
[matthewdillon@fs.fed.us](mailto:lmcintyrekelly@fs.fed.us)

BHW Federal Building

1 Federal Drive, Box 29, Rm G-20

Fort Snelling, MN. 55111-4080

FAX 612-713-7317

Ph 612-713-7300

For all other applicants: Gary Boyd E-mail <gboyd@fs.fed.us>

5765 W. Broadway

Missoula, MT. 59808

FAX 406-329-4891

Ph 406-329-4880

-   Those individuals not selected for positions, but otherwise
    qualified, will be placed on the Alternate list. **This list will be
    considered first for filling unforeseen vacancies.**

-   If you **ONLY** wish to be considered for the Alternate list (any
    Short or Long team position), please indicate that preference on the
    nomination form.

-   If you wish to be considered as a **trainee** for **ANY** position,
    indicate that desire on the nomination form with a (T) following the
    position name.

-   If you have any questions regarding Type 1 Teams or Fire Use Teams
    contact Gary Boyd: 406-329-4880.

NORTHERN ROCKIES AREA APPLICATION FORM

**INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMS**

**FIRE USE TEAMS**

**DUE DATE 01-30-08**

All individuals applying for positions as a primary, alternate or
trainee must submit this Northern Rockies Incident Management
Application Form **and a copy of their current fire training and
experience record "or" Incident Qualification card** documenting their
qualification. All applications must be approved by the applicant's
immediate supervisor, include any other required local agency approvals,
and be submitted to the Team Coordinator identified at the end of this
form.

**APPLICANT BASIC INFORMATION:**

Applicant Name: Home Dispatch Center (i.e. MT-BRC, ID-GVC)

Work Address:
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Office Phone: Dispatch Center Phone: [\_]{.underline}

Office E-mail: Dispatch Center Fax: [\_]{.underline}

After Hours Phone: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Cell
Phone: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Agency/Unit: (i.e. USFS/MT-BRF) **Presently on Team \_ \_**

**Team Name Position**

**POSITION(S) APPLIED:** *(Be sure to list ALL positions that you would
like to be considered for)*

+---------+-----+-----+-----+----+----------+-------+-------+-------+
| **PREFE | **T |     |     |    | **       | **POS |       |       |
| RENCE** | EAM |     |     |    | POSITION | ITION |       |       |
|         | T   |     |     |    | NAME**   | S     |       |       |
|         | YPE |     |     |    |          | TATUS |       |       |
|         | (Ch |     |     |    |          | (     |       |       |
|         | eck |     |     |    |          | Check |       |       |
|         | one |     |     |    |          | o     |       |       |
|         | )** |     |     |    |          | ne)** |       |       |
|         |     |     |     |    |          |       |       |       |
|         | **I |     |     |    |          | **Pr  |       |       |
|         | MT1 |     |     |    |          | imary |       |       |
|         | I   |     |     |    |          | Alte  |       |       |
|         | MT2 |     |     |    |          | rnate |       |       |
|         | F   |     |     |    |          | Trai  |       |       |
|         | UMT |     |     |    |          | nee** |       |       |
|         | AN  |     |     |    |          |       |       |       |
|         | Y** |     |     |    |          |       |       |       |
+---------+-----+-----+-----+----+----------+-------+-------+-------+
| **1**   |     |     |     |    |          |       |       |       |
+---------+-----+-----+-----+----+----------+-------+-------+-------+
| **2**   |     |     |     |    |          |       |       |       |
+---------+-----+-----+-----+----+----------+-------+-------+-------+
| **3**   |     |     |     |    |          |       |       |       |
+---------+-----+-----+-----+----+----------+-------+-------+-------+

**COMMENTS:
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> **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:**

A copy of your current Fire Qualifications Training and Experience
Record **or** current Incident Qualification Card, showing certification
for the position(s) applied for must be attached before the application
will be considered.

**DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING:** If you are interested in an apprenticeship
opportunity on a NR Team to become qualified in a position, even if it
is several steps above your current qualifications, please list the
position(s) you would like to be considered for. **(This is not a wish
list - list only position(s) that you will work towards becoming
qualified for.**

1\. 2. Current Qualification: \_

**AVAILABILITY:** **Applicant availability is critical to the success of
all fire teams.** Submitting this application signifies a commitment to
be available for the 2008 Fire Season. Remember it is a 4 year
commitment for Command and General staff and a 1 year commitment for all
other positions on all teams. Do you foresee any significant barriers to
your availability?

□ No □ Yes, explain[: \_]{.underline}

[\_]{.underline}

**APPLICANT SIGNATURE AND SUPERVISORY APPROVALS:**

Applicant Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

I concur with the goals, commitment, and availability of the applicant
for the position(s) applied.

Immediate Supervisor Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Line Officer (Only for FS Applicants): [\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}
Date: [\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

Applicant or Supervisor Remarks: (If any)
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**APPLICANT CHECKLIST:**

-   Applicant Basic Information, Position(s) Applied
    for............................. COMPLETE □

-   Current Fire Training and Experience Record **"or"** Copy of current

Incident Qualification Card documenting qualification for positions
applied... ATTACHED □

-   Applicant, Immediate Supervisor, and other local
    approvals...................COMPLETE □

**RETURN NOMINATION TO:**

North Idaho Zone: Dennis Crew E-mail
[dcrew@fs.fed.us](mailto:saestes@fs.fed.us)

104 Airport Rd.

Grangeville, ID. 83530

FAX 208-983-4065

Ph 208-983-6800

Western Montana Zone: Tony Lubke E-mail <tlubke@fs.fed.us>

1801 N. 1^st^ Street

Hamilton, MT. 59840

FAX 406-363-7133

Ph 406-363-7131

Eastern Montana Zone: Mark Heppler E-mail <mheppler@blm.gov>

1299 Rimtop Drive

Billings, MT. 59105

FAX 406-896-2950

Ph 406-896-2900

Eastern Geographic Area Matt Dillon E-mail matthewdillon@fs.fed.us

BHW Federal Building

1 Federal Drive, Box 29, Rm. G-20

Fort Snelling, MN. 55111-4080

FAX 612-713-7317

Ph 612-713-7300

For all other applicants: Gary Boyd E-mail <gboyd@fs.fed.us>

5765 W. Broadway

Missoula, MT. 59808

FAX 406-329-4891

Ph 406-329-4880