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# CHAPTER 60 -- OVERHEAD/CREWS

61 National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS) Positions

1.  Overhead Positions Listed in the National Interagency Incident

> Management System (NIIMS) Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide,
> PMS 310-1, April 2006, NFES 1414.

This document is located at:

[**http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/docs/PMS310-1.pdf**](http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/docs/PMS310-1.pdf)

61.2 Incident Qualifications and Certification System (IQCS) Position
Codes

> The Incident Qualifications and Certification System (IQCS) is an
> information management system that tracks training and certifications
> for Wildland Firefighters. For a complete list of all IQCS recognized
> Position Codes, refer to the Position Codes link at the following web
> site:

<http://iqcs.nwcg.gov/documents/IQCS_PositionCodes.xls>

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62 Crews and Fire Use Modules

62.1 Type 1 Interagency Crews

For a complete list of all Type 1 Interagency Crews, refer to the
following web site:
[http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/references/Type_1_Crews.pdf](http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/references/Type_1_Crews.pdf )

**62.2 Minimum Crew Standards for National Mobilization**

**MINIMUM CREW STANDARDS FOR NATIONAL MOBILIZATION**

**(Revised 11/2003)**

+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Minimum     | **Type      | **Type 2    | **Type 2** | **Type 3** |
| Standards**   | I**[^1]     | with IA     |            |            |
|               |             | C           |            |            |
|               |             | apability** |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Fireline    | Initial     | Initial     | Initial    | Fireline   |
| Capability**  | attack/can  | attack/can  | attack,    | con        |
|               | be broken   | be broken   | fireline   | struction, |
|               | up into     | up into     | con        | Fireline   |
|               | squads,     | squads,     | struction, | im         |
|               | fire line   | fireline    | firing to  | provement, |
|               | co          | co          | include    | mop-up and |
|               | nstruction, | nstruction, | burnout    | rehab      |
|               | complex     | firing to   |            |            |
|               | firing      | include     |            |            |
|               | operation   | burnout     |            |            |
|               | s(backfire) |             |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Crew Size** | 18-20       |             |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| *             | Permanent   | CRWB        | CRWB       |            |
| *Leadership** | Supervision |             |            |            |
|               |             | 3 ICT5      | 3 FFT1     |            |
| **Qua         | Supt: TFLD, |             |            |            |
| lifications** | ICT4        |             |            |            |
|               |             |             |            |            |
|               | Asst Supt:  |             |            |            |
|               | STCR, ICT4  |             |            |            |
|               |             |             |            |            |
|               | 3 Squad     |             |            |            |
|               | Bosses:     |             |            |            |
|               | CRWB(T),    |             |            |            |
|               | ICT5        |             |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Bilingual   | CRWB and    |             |            |            |
| Requirement** | FFT1's must |             |            |            |
|               | be          |             |            |            |
|               | bilingual   |             |            |            |
|               | (able to    |             |            |            |
|               | read and    |             |            |            |
|               | interpret)  |             |            |            |
|               | in language |             |            |            |
|               | of crew.    |             |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| *             | 80% 1       | 60% 1       | 40% 1      | 20% 1      |
| *Experience** | season      | season      | season     | season     |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Full Time   | Yes         | No          |            |            |
| Organized     |             |             |            |            |
| Crew**        |             |             |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Com         | 5           | 4           |            |            |
| munications** | p           | p           |            |            |
|               | rogrammable | rogrammable |            |            |
|               | radios      | radios      |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Sawyers**   | 3 agency    |             | None       |            |
|               | qualified   |             |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Training**  | 80 hours    | Basic       |            |            |
|               | annual      | firefighter |            |            |
|               | training    | training    |            |            |
|               |             | and/or      |            |            |
|               |             | annual      |            |            |
|               |             | firefighter |            |            |
|               |             | safety      |            |            |
|               |             | refresher   |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Fitness**   | Arduous     |             |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Logistics** | Self        | Not         |            |            |
|               | -sufficient | self        |            |            |
|               |             | -sufficient |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Maximum     | 5100 lbs    |             |            |            |
| Weight**      |             |             |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Dispatch    | 1 hour      | Variable    |            |            |
| A             |             |             |            |            |
| vailability** |             |             |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Production  | 1.0         | .8          |            | N/A        |
| Factor**      |             |             |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Tra         | Own         | Tra         |            |            |
| nsportation** | tra         | nsportation |            |            |
|               | nsportation | needed      |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Tools &     | Fully       | Not         |            |            |
| Equipment**   | equipped    | equipped    |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **Personal    | Arrives     |             |            |            |
| Gear**        | with: Crew  |             |            |            |
|               | First Aid   |             |            |            |
|               | kit,        |             |            |            |
|               | personal    |             |            |            |
|               | first aid   |             |            |            |
|               | kit,        |             |            |            |
|               | headlamp, 1 |             |            |            |
|               | qt canteen, |             |            |            |
|               | web gear,   |             |            |            |
|               | sleeping    |             |            |            |
|               | bag         |             |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+
| **PPE**       | Arrives     |             |            |            |
|               | with:       |             |            |            |
|               | Hardhat,    |             |            |            |
|               | fire        |             |            |            |
|               | resistant   |             |            |            |
|               | shirt/      |             |            |            |
|               | pants, 8"   |             |            |            |
|               | leather     |             |            |            |
|               | boots,      |             |            |            |
|               | leather     |             |            |            |
|               | gloves,     |             |            |            |
|               | fire        |             |            |            |
|               | shelter,    |             |            |            |
|               | hearing/    |             |            |            |
|               | eye         |             |            |            |
|               | protection  |             |            |            |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+------------+------------+

Notes: Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHC) is a Type I crew that exceeds the
Type I standards as required by the National IHC Operations Guide (2001)
in the following categories:

-   Permanent Supervision with 7 career appointments (Superintendent,
    Assistant Superintendent, 3 Squad Bosses)

-   IHCs work and train as a unit 40 hours per week.

IHCs are a national resource.

**62.3 Interagency Fire Use Modules**

62.3.1 Fire Use Modules Configuration

> As an interagency resource, the Fire Use Modules are available
> nationally throughout the fire season. The core module for
> mobilization is comprised of one (1) module leader and six (6) module
> crewmembers.
>
> Specific agency modules may exceed the core configuration by adding an
> additional three (3) crewmembers at mobilization. If requested,
> modules can be configured and mobilized with less than six (6)
> crewmembers, but only after agreement between the requesting and
> sending units. Any negotiated configurations must be identified within
> the original request.

62.3.2 Fire Use Module Mobilization

> Geographic Areas will mobilize local Interagency Fire Use Modules
> internally. There are local unit agreements to share Fire Use Modules
> between bordering units in different Geographic Areas.

The Fire Use Module Leader will contact the ordering unit to discuss
incident/project requirements.

> 62.4 Smokejumpers
>
> 62.4.1 Numbers
>
> There are approximately 471 smokejumpers at the following locations:
>
> BLM Alaska (Fairbanks) 68
>
> BLM Great Basin (Boise) 81
>
> FS Region 1 (Missoula) 70
>
> (Grangeville) 30
>
> (West Yellowstone) 30
>
> FS Region 4 (McCall) 70
>
> FS Region 5 (Redding) 40
>
> FS Region 6 (N. Cascade) 32
>
> (Redmond) [50]{.underline}
>
> TOTAL 471
>
> Daily availability is updated throughout the fire season and is posted
> at the following website:
> http://www.nifc.gov/[smokejumper](http://www.nifc.gov/smokejumper/smjrpt.php)/smjrpt.php
>
> 62.4.2 Smokejumper Gear, Weights, and Volume
>
> [WEIGHT]{.underline} [VOLUME]{.underline}
>
> Jump gear 50 lbs. 4.5 cu ft.
>
> Travel Bag 45 lbs. 4.0 cu ft.
>
> Main parachute 22 lbs. 1.5 cu ft.
>
> Reserve parachute 12 lbs. 1.0 cu ft.
>
> Average Smokejumper 175 lbs.
>
> 62.5 Pilots -- Lead Plane, Aerial Supervision Module and Smokejumper
>
> For a complete list of Lead Plane, Aerial Supervision Module and
> Smokejumper pilot qualifications, refer to the following web site:
>
> <http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/references/Pilots.pdf>
>
> 62.6 Rappeller and Helicopter Manager Gear, Weights, and Volume

WEIGHT VOLUME

> Travel Bag and line gear 65 lbs. 2.0 cu ft
>
> Specialized equipment 30 lbs. 1.0 cu ft
>
> Helicopter Manager's specialized 30 lbs. 1.0 cu ft
>
> Equipment (policy documents)
>
> 62.7 Communications Coordinator (COMC)
>
> [Duties and Responsibilities:]{.underline}
>
> A. Manage the allocation of communications resources at the Geographic
> Area level. This includes communications equipment, personnel, and
> associated supplies. The COMC reports daily to the NIFC Communications
> Duty Officer (CDO). The COMC will not be assigned to specific
> incidents or to an Area Command Team. Situations may occur when
> communications coordination is required between multiple Geographic
> Areas. Under these circumstances, a COMC may be assigned to a NICC
> Resource Order to provide overall coordination and support to COMCs
> assigned to the affected Geographic Areas.
>
> B. Manage the frequency resources for all incidents under assigned
> jurisdiction. This includes all frequencies for ground tactical,
> command, logistics, and air operations.
>
> NOTE: During complex or multiple fire situations, the COMC will
> request additional qualified personnel to be assigned as field COMCs.
> Any situation involving complex air operations will require that the
> COMC request an Aviation Frequency Coordinator specifically for air
> operations.
>
> C. Maintains an accurate inventory of all communications equipment
> assigned to incidents under their control.

D. Keep current on the availability of communications resources for
future Geographic Area and National requirements. The COMC should be
current with procedures needed to obtain such resources.

> E. Provide problem-solving recommendations and advice on
> communications issues to the respective Geographic Area Coordinators,
> the Area Command Teams, and/or to Incident Management Teams within a
> complex or single incident. National, as well as Geographic Area
> priorities will be considered when making recommendations and/or
> providing advice.
>
> F. Assist incidents with communication system design and in obtaining
> specialized communications equipment.
>
> 62.8 Flight Manager
>
> The Flight Manager is supervised by the Sending Unit dispatcher until
> the destination is reached. The Flight Manager is responsible for all
> personnel assigned to the manifest. The Flight Manager duties are:
>
> A. Explain to all personnel at the beginning of travel, the
> transportation arrangements; type of equipment, route of travel,
> stopping points, ETAs, etc.
>
> B. Have copies of manifests for charter aircraft and submission to
> receiving camps, etc. from sending dispatcher.
>
> C. Ensure proper Flight Following procedures are met. The NICC Flight
> Following telephone number is 1-800-994-6312.
>
> D. The Flight Manager will contact the sending unit dispatch and other
> offices as appropriate when the flight plan has deviated more than 30
> minutes from the original.
>
> E. Have all personnel within the weight limitations, assembled, and
> ready to board.
>
> F. Provide for the safety and welfare of each person assigned to the
> manifest.
>
> G. Check pilot card and aircraft data card for currency and
> qualifications.
>
> H. Flight Manager has the responsibility for insuring that all
> passengers
>
> arrive at their destination.
>
> I. Responsible for signing the Daily Flight Report -- Invoices (Form
> 6500-122 or OAS-23) for all flights (except for domestic air carriers,
> airlines, and NIFC contract aircraft).
>
> J. Ensure all personnel have a copy of their Resource Order with
> request number and position assigned.
>
> K. For Canadian travel, the Flight Manager will ensure proper
> documentation is included, as outlined in the Canadian/United States
> Operating Agreement (Chapter 40).

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63 National Incident Management Teams

Teams will be ordered by type using an Overhead Group request in ROSS.

63.1 Type 1 IMTs

> There are 2 National Incident Management Organization Teams (NIMO).

There are 16 Type 1 IMTs. The teams are dispersed as follows:

Northern Rockies 2 California 4

Rocky Mountain 1 Northwest 2

Southwest 2 Alaska 1

Great Basin 2 Southern 2

> 63.1.1 IMT Configurations
>
> IMTs ordered through NICC will be requested as either a long or a
> short team configuration. Any variation from the standard
> configuration is at the discretion of the requesting unit. The Deputy
> Incident Commander position is not mandatory. The Incident Commander
> and the Deputy Incident Commander positions on IMTs may only be filled
> by current agency employees. It is recommended that the following
> positions also be filled by current agency employees: Finance/Admin.
> Section Chief Type 1 or 2, Procurement Unit Leader, Comp/Claims Unit
> Leader, and Compensation-for-Injury Specialist.
>
> NIMO / Type 1 / Type 2 Short Team Configuration (Total of 10
> positions)
>
> ICT1 / ICT2 Incident Commander Type 1 / Type 2

DPIC Deputy Incident Commander

SOF1 / SOF2 Safety Officer Type 1 / Type 2

PIO1 / PIO2 Public Information Officer Type 1 / Type 2

OSC1 / OSC2 Operations Section Chief Type 1 / Type 2 (2 each)

AOBD Air Operations Branch Director

PSC1 / PSC2 Planning Section Chief Type 1 / Type 2

LSC1 / LSC2 Logistics Section Chief Type 1 / Type2

FSC1 / FSC2 Finance/Admin Section Chief Type 1 / Type 2

[NIMO / Type 1 / Type 2 Long Team Configuration]{.underline} (Total of
27 positions)

DIVS Division/Group Supervisor\* (4 each)

ASGS Air Support Group Supervisor

ATGS Air Tactical Group Supervisor

SITL Situation Unit Leader

RESL Resources Unit Leader\* (2 each)

FBAN Fire Behavior Analyst

COML Communications Unit Leader

SPUL Supply Unit Leader

FACL Facilities Unit Leader

GSUL Ground Support Unit Leader

TIME Time Unit Leader

COMP Comp/Claims Unit Leader

PROC Procurement Unit Leader

> Due to the nature of incidents that NIMO teams will be assigned to,
> team configuration may be negotiated by NMAC, the NIMO Coordinator,
> NIMO Incident Commander, and the requesting unit, up to the maximum
> number of positions. To increase personnel capacity and capability,
> trainees, apprentices, and/or technical specialists may be ordered for
> any or all positions.

In addition to the 27 positions identified on the long team
configuration, IMTs may have a maximum of seventeen (17) positions to be
negotiated and concurred on by the Incident Commander and the Agency
Administrator from the requesting unit. As well, they may bring an
additional six (6) trainee positions and six (6) S420/520 command and
general staff mentorees. These positions are identified by the IMTs and
not by receiving unit. Unless notified otherwise, these trainees will be
mobilized for incidents on Federal lands.

**63.1.2 NIMO Incident Management Team Type of Assignments**

> The following criteria will be considered in determining appropriate
> assignments for NIMO:

-   Wildland Fire - NIMO Teams may be ordered for managing wildland fire
    and/or fire use incidents. This is not limited to Type 1 or 2
    wildfires, but may also be appropriate for multiple Type 3 fires for
    developing personnel capability as mentors, trainers, and
    evaluators.

    -   Trigger Points

        -   Multiple ignitions within a GACC

        -   Agency Administrator requesting additional support

        -   Fire is Type 2 complexity with potential for Type 1 (NIMO
            Team is assigned and Type 2 IMT remains integrated and in
            support and/or obtains Type 1 training and experience)

-   Long Duration Incidents - A NIMO Team may be assigned to fires that
    are expected to last for several weeks or as the "second" team in to
    bring incidents to their conclusion.

    -   Trigger Points

        -   Incident is projected to last more than 14 days

        -   Agency Administrator's request for additional support

        -   Cost containment, WFSA/WFIP, Complexity Analysis, etc.,
            indicates need for a non-traditional approach in managing
            the incident.

-   Mission Specific Assignments

    -   National / Geographic Area Operations Support

    -   International Assignments

    -   All Hazard

    -   Fuels Management

**63.1.3 NIMO Teams Rotation Process**

> A. NIMO Teams remain on-call for a maximum of 14 days.

B.  At the time (clock hour and day of the week) a NIMO Team from

> the national rotation is requested, the next NIMO Team in rotation
> will be notified and placed in two hour call status and will remain
> on-call for the next 14 days.
>
> NMAC has the authority to adjust the national team rotation in order
> to assign a NIMO Team.
>
> The national rotation and current year assignments for NIMO Teams are
> maintained throughout the calendar year at web site:
> <http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/teams/nimo_rotate.pdf>

**63.1.4 Type 1 IMT Rotation Process**

A. Type 1 IMTs remain on-call for a maximum of seven days.

B. At the time (clock hour and day of the week) a Type 1 IMT from
national rotation is requested, the next eligible Type 1 IMT in rotation
will be notified and placed in two (2) hour call status and will remain
in call status for the next seven (7) days. The next two (2) Type 1 IMTs
in national rotation will also be notified of the schedule change.
Geographic Areas unable to provide a Type 1 IMT when ordered for a
national assignment will be listed as unavailable on the national
rotation list and will not be considered until the designated slot
rotates into position again.

C. Geographic Areas with more than one (1) Type 1 IMT may decide which
"eligible" team responds to a National call. Geographic Areas must pass
if no "eligible" Type 1 IMT can meet the two-hour call.

D. Type 1 IMTs will be considered unavailable for a National assignment
if the primary Incident Commander is unavailable or it is necessary to
have more than two (2) substitutes to fill Command/General Staff
positions. The Deputy Incident Commander may be allowed to take the team
with Geographic Area Multi-Coordinating Group (GMAC) approval. An IMT
that is not available for a National assignment will be listed as
unavailable on the national rotation list.

E. Within Round 1 of the national rotation, once a Type 1 IMT has been
committed to an incident, either internally or nationally, it will
remain ineligible for a National assignment until all Type 1 IMTs have
had an assignment. Once all Type 1 IMTs have had an assignment within
Round 1, the national rotation will begin Round 2, following the same
procedures that applied in Round 1.

A committed Type 1 IMT that is reassigned to additional incidents prior
to being demobilized to home unit will be counted as a single assignment
within the round that the team was mobilized.

F. Type 1 IMTs that are mobilized but do not actually receive an
incident or staging assignment within 48 hours will remain eligible for
National assignments in the current round of the National rotation.

G. All assignments, internal or national, count as experience.

H. Once a Type 1 IMT, mobilized from the National rotation is staged by
NICC, that team will be prioritized and assigned when a Geographic Area
requires a replacement team. Once a team has been staged by a Geographic
Area, the team will be prioritized and assigned to any new incident
within that Area, or when a replacement team is needed within the Area.
If NICC receives another Type 1 IMT request, the first eligible Type 1
IMT in National rotation will be ordered.

I. The Geographic Area will coordinate with NICC before reassigning an
out-of-area Type 1 IMT to another incident.

J. Geographic Areas with only one (1) Type 1 IMT may stand the team down
for rest after coordination with NICC.

K. The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) retains the
authority to adjust the National rotation when necessary to achieve team
experience objectives or for other reasons.

L. During National Preparedness Level 4-5, or when 50% or more of the
Type 1 IMTs are assigned, the NMAC will manage all team assignments.

M. Teams mobilized in the previous calendar year and whose assignment
extends into the new calendar year will not be shown as assigned in the
new year.

The National rotation and current assignment history for the Type 1 IMTs
is maintained throughout the calendar year at web site:
<http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/teams/imt_rotate.pdf>

63.2 National Area Command Teams

There are four (4) National Area Command Teams. All requests for Area
Command Teams will be placed through established ordering channels to
NICC.

> **63.2.1 National Area Command Team Configuration**
>
> National Area Command Teams are comprised of six (6) positions: four
> (4) specific and two (2) trainees identified by the Area Commander.
>
> Area Commander and Assistant Area Command positions may only be filled
> by current agency employees.
>
> ACDR Area Commander
>
> ACPC Assistant Area Commander, Planning
>
> ACLC Assistant Area Commander, Logistics
>
> ACAC Area Command Aviation Coordinator
>
> Area Command trainees (2 each)
>
> **63.2.2 National Area Command Team Rotation Process**

A. National Area Command Teams remain on-call for a maximum of 14 days.

> B. At the time (clock hour and day of the week) a Area Command Team
> from National rotation is requested, the next eligible Area Command
> Team in rotation will be notified and placed in two (2) hour call
> status and will remain in call status for the next 14 days. The next
> two (2) National Area Command Teams in National rotation will also be
> notified of the schedule change. An Area Command Team that is not
> available when ordered by NICC will not be considered until the
> designated slot rotates into position again.

C. Teams that receive an assignment will be out of the National rotation
until all Area Command Teams have had an assignment.

> The national rotation and current assignment history for the Area
> Command Teams is maintained throughout the calendar year at web site:
> <http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/teams/area_rotate.pdf>.

**63.3 Fire Use Management Teams (FUMTs)**

There are eight (8) Interagency FUMTs. The teams are located within the
following Geographic Areas:

Northern Rockies 1 Eastern 1

Rocky Mountain 1 Southwest 1

Northwest 1 California 1

Great Basin 2

If needed, Geographic Areas may temporarily configure additional FUMTs
from existing Type 2 Incident Management Teams.

> **63.3.1 FUMTs Configuration**

FUMTs will consist of the following qualified positions:

> ICT2 Incident Commander Type 2
>
> SOF2 Safety Officer Type 2
>
> PIO2 Public Information Officer Type 2
>
> OSC2 Operations Section Chief Type 2
>
> PSC2 Planning Section Chief Type 2
>
> LSC2 Logistics Section Chief Type2
>
> LTAN Long Term Fire Behavior Analyst

In addition to the above, three positions may be added with concurrence
of ordering unit. At least one (1) member of each FUMT will be qualified
as a Fire Use Manager Type 1.

> **63.3.2 FUMT Rotation Process**
>
> The seasonal availability for Interagency Fire Use Management Teams
> will commence at 0001 on May 15th and run through 2400 on September
> 15th.
>
> A. FUMTs remain on-call for a maximum of seven (7) days.
>
> B. At the time (clock hour and day of the week) a FUMT from National
> rotation is requested, the next eligible FUMT in rotation will be
> notified and placed in two (2) hour call status and will remain in
> call status for the next seven (7) days. The next two (2) FUMTs in
>
> National rotation will also be notified of the schedule change.
> Geographic Areas unable to provide a FUMT when ordered for a National
> assignment will be listed as unavailable on the National FUMT Rotation
> List and not be considered until the designated slot rotates into
> position again.
>
> C. Geographic Areas with more than one (1) Interagency FUMT may decide
> which "eligible" team responds to a National call. Geographic Areas
> must pass if no "eligible" FUMT can meet the two-hour call.
>
> D. Geographic Areas with more than one (1) Interagency FUMT may commit
> more than one (1) internally at the same time prior to going to the
> National rotation.
>
> E. Once an FUMT, mobilized from the National FUMT Rotation is staged,
> the Geographic Area can commit that team to any fire in within the
> Geographic Area. If NICC receives another FUMT request, the first
> eligible FUMT in National rotation will be ordered.
>
> F. The Geographic Area will coordinate with NICC before reassigning an
> out-of-area FUMT to another incident.
>
> G. Geographic Areas with only one (1) FUMT may stand the team down for
> rest after coordination with NICC.
>
> H. The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) retains the
> authority to adjust the National rotation when necessary to achieve
> team experience objectives or for other reasons.
>
> I. During National Preparedness Level 4-5, or when 50% or more of the
> FUMTs are assigned, the NMAC will manage all team assignments.
>
> J. The Interagency Fuels Committee Representative is responsible for
> briefing the NMAC to assure the national prioritization and that
> critical reserve needs can be met.
>
> The National rotation and current assignment history for the FUMTs is
> maintained seasonally, from the first Tuesday in April through the
> last Monday in October at web site:

[http://www.nifc.gov/nicc//logistics/teams/fumt_rotate.pdf](http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/teams/fumt_rotate.pdf)

> 63.4 National Park Service All-Hazard Incident Management Team

There is one (1) NPS All-Hazard Incident Management Team for National
use. This team is available throughout the calendar year. Call-up time
for the Team Leader and members is eight (8) hours.

> **63.4.1 National Park Service All-Hazard Incident Management Teams
> Mobilization Process**
>
> A. Ordering units will request the National Park Service All-Hazard
> Management Team through established ordering channels
>
> B. The All-Hazard Incident Commander will contact the Requesting Unit
> to ascertain the anticipated workload and number of team members
> required.

64 Incident Support Teams

Teams will be ordered using an Overhead Group request in ROSS, with the
exception of Aviation Safety Assistance Teams.

64.1 National Interagency Buying Teams (BUYTs)

There are 10 (ten) National Interagency Buying Teams. The teams are
dispersed as follows.

Northern Rockies 1

Rocky Basin 1

Eastern 1

Southwest 2

California 2

Northwest 1

Southern 1

Alaska 1

**64.1.1 BUYT Configuration**

> National Interagency BUYTs are comprised of a leader and six team
> members. One of the six members may be assigned as an assistant or
> deputy leader. In addition to the seven-member team, personnel from
> the incident host agency or alternate buying team members may be added
> as needed, to supplement the primary team. One (1) member of the team
> must be a Contracting Officer.

National Interagency BUYTs will consist of the following positions:

A.  Three (3) qualified procurement personnel.

B.  Three (3) personnel support positions.

C.  One (1) procurement or leader trainee.

**64.1.2 BUYTs Rotation Process**

A. BUYTs will remain on-call for a maximum fourteen (14) days.

B. At the time (clock hour and day of week) a BUYT from the BUYT
Rotation list is requested, the next eligible BUYT in rotation will be
notified and will remain in call status for the next fourteen (14) day
period. The next two (2 BUYTs in rotation will also be notified of the
schedule change. Geographic Areas unable to provide a BUYT when ordered
for a National assignment will be listed as unavailable on the BUYT
Rotation and will not be considered until the designated Geographic Area
slot rotates into position again.

C. Geographic Areas with more than one (1) BUYT may decide which
"eligible" team responds to a National call. Geographic Areas must pass
if no "eligible" BUYT can meet the 24-hour call.

D. BUYTs will be considered unavailable for a National assignment if
more than one (1) procurement position is to be filled with a
substitute.

E. The National Interagency Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC)
retains the authority to adjust the BUYT Rotation list when necessary to
achieve team experience objectives or for other reasons.

The National rotation and current assignment history can be found at the
following web site:
<http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/teams/buy_rotate.pdf>[.]{.underline}

64.2 Administrative Payment Teams

There are four (4) National Park Service Administrative Payment Teams.

> 64.2.1 Administrative Payment Teams Configuration

National Park Service Teams consist of the following positions:

A. One (1) Team Leader.

B. One (1) Contracting Officer.

C. Two (2) Administrative Assistants.

> Actual team composition will be determined by the Team Leader and the
> ordering unit's administrative staff.
>
> 64.2.2 National Administrative Payment Team Schedule Process

A. Administrative Payment Teams will remain on-call for a maximum
fourteen (14) days.

> B. The schedule will change on alternate Tuesdays, at
>
> 2400 Mountain Time.
>
> Team 1: 01/16/2008 -- 01/29/2008
>
> 02/27/2008 -- 03/11/2008
>
> 04/09/2008 -- 04/22/2008
>
> 05/21/2008 -- 06/03/2008
>
> 07/02/2008 -- 07/15/2008
>
> 08/13/2008 -- 08/26/2008
>
> 09/24/2008 -- 10/07/2008
>
> 11/05/2008 -- 11/18/2008
>
> 12/17/2008 -- 12/30/2008
>
> Team 2: 01/30/2008 -- 02/12/2008
>
> 03/12/2008 -- 03/25/2008
>
> 04/23/2008 -- 05/06/2008
>
> 06/04/2008 -- 06/17/2008
>
> 07/16/2008 -- 07/29/2008
>
> 08/27/2008 -- 09/09/2008
>
> 10/08/2008 -- 10/21/2008
>
> 11/19/2008 -- 12/02/2008
>
> 12/31/2008 -- 01/13/2009
>
> Team 3: 01/02/2008 -- 01/15/2008
>
> 02/13/2008 -- 02/26/2008
>
> 03/26/2008 -- 04/08/2008
>
> 05/07/2008 -- 05/20/2008
>
> 06/18/2008 -- 07/01/2008
>
> 07/30/2008 -- 08/12/2008
>
> 09/10/2008 -- 09/23/2008
>
> 10/22/2008 -- 11/04/2008
>
> 12/03/2008 -- 12/16/2008
>
> 01/14/2009 -- 01/27/2009
>
> Team 1: Rose Pollard TX-LAP SWCC, Albuquerque, NM
>
> \(505\) 842-3473
>
> Team 2: Debra Ledford SC-KMP SACC, Atlanta, GA
>
> \(678\) 320-3000
>
> Team 3: Chuck Shoemake AR-FSP SACC, Atlanta, GA
>
> \(678\) 320-3000
>
> The NPS APT contingency plan includes an alternate team leader who
> will put together a fourth team if needed.
>
> Alternate Team Leader:
>
> Connie Dworak AK-AOP AICC, Fort Wainwright, AK
>
> 907-356-5600

64.3 Burned Area Emergency Response Team (BAER)

The Department of the Interior (DOI) maintains two (2) National BAER
Teams to assist field units plan for immediate post wildland fire site
stabilization. BAER Teams are dispatched to only the most complex BAER
incidents involving risks to human life and critical Federal assets.
Potential floods, mud and debris flows, watershed/municipal water
supplies, urban interface, and complex and multiple jurisdictions are
the dispatch prioritization criteria issues factored into the
mobilization decision.

Less complex incidents will use regional/state/local ad hoc BAER teams.

> 64.3.1 DOI Interagency Burned Area Emergency Response Team
> Configuration

The initial callout of the DOI BAER Team will consist of no more than 13
positions:

A. One (1) BAER Team Leader

B. One (1) Deputy BAER Team Leader

C. One (1) BAER Environmental Specialist

D. One (1) BAER Documentation Specialist

E. Two (2) BAER Geographic Information Specialist (GIS)

F One (1) BAER Hydrologist

G. One (1) BAER Soil Scientist

H. One (1) BAER Geologist

I. One (1) BAER Biologist

J. One (1) BAER Forester

K. One (1) BAER Cultural Resource Specialist

L. One (1) BAER Botanist

> **64.3.2 DOI** **Burned Area Emergency Response Team Mobilization
> Process**

During National Preparedness Levels 1 - 3, the ordering unit\'s agency
administrator will coordinate any potential BAER Team assignment through
the agency Regional/State BAER Coordinators with the concurrence of the
agency National BAER Coordinator and National Interagency BAER Team
Leader.

During National Preparedness Levels 4-5, BAER Team assignments will be
coordinated through the BAER Coordinators with the concurrence of the
National Multi-Agency Coordination Group (NMAC).

NICC will notify the National BAER Coordinator-in-charge for any
National BAER Team call-out (in order of contact):

Rich Schwab (National Coordinator) NPS 208-387-5642

Tom Branson BIA 208-387-5639

Bill Leenhouts FWS 208-387-5584

Dave Repass BLM 202-452-0357

Erv Gasser (National BAER Team Leader) NPS 206-220-4263

64.4 National Fire Prevention Education Teams (NFPETs)

Requests for National Fire Prevention and Education Teams will be placed
through established ordering channels using an Overhead Group Request.

> 64.4.1 NFPET Configuration

The minimum mobilization will be one (1) Team Leader and two (2) team
members, consisting of the following positions:

A. PETL -- Fire Prevention Education Team Leader

B. PETM -- Fire Prevention Education Team Member

C. PIO1 -- Public Information Officer Type 1 or,

PIO2 -- Public Information Officer Type 2 or,

THSP -- Public Affairs (agency employee only)

Additional positions that can be utilized include:

> PETL (T) -- Fire Prevention Education Team Leader, Trainee
>
> PETM (T) -- Fire Prevention Education Team Member, Trainee
>
> PREV -- Fire Prevention Technician

PIOF -- Public Information Officer

Actual team composition will be determined by the team leader and the
ordering unit on a case-by-case basis dependent upon the needs of the
assignment.

**64.4.2 NFPET Coordinators**

> California Mary Loan Bishop, CA
>
> 760-937-0053

Great Basin Dean Burnham Afton, WY

> \(307\) 886-5332

Northern Rockies: Cathy Scofield Missoula, MT

> \(406\) 329-3409

Rocky Mountain Maggie McCaffrey Montrose, CO

> 970-240-5396
>
> Southwest Mike Baca Albuquerque, NM
>
> 505-842-3804
>
> Northwest Jeree Mills Sandy, OR
>
> 503-668-1664
>
> 503-808-2764
>
> Southern: Danny Bryant Jackson, MS
>
> \(601\) 965-1609
>
> Eastern: Maureen Brooks Newtown Square, PA

610-557-4146

National: Helene Cleveland Washington D. C.

\(202\) 205-1488

**64.4.3 NFPET Schedule Process**

A. NFPETs will remain on call for a maximum fourteen (14) days.

B. The schedule will change on alternate Tuesdays, at 2400 Mountain
Time.

C. The availability for National Fire Prevention Education Teams will
commence at 0001 MST on the last Tuesday in February and runs through
2400 on the third Monday in December.

D. For 2008, the following schedule will be utilized to fill requests.
Request should be made through the GACC of the Area identified for the
requested time period. During an Area's on-call period, if all of the
Area's available teams have been mobilized and dispatched, the NFPET
Geographic Area Coordinator will work with the GACC to fill additional
team orders following the process outlined in the NFPET 2008 Operating
Plan.

California: 26 Feb - 10 Mar

01 Jul - 14 Jul

Northern Rockies: 8 Apr - 21 Apr

07 Oct - 20 Oct

02 Dec - 15 Dec

Rocky Mountain: 06 May - 19 May

09 Sep - 23 Sep

Great Basin: 11 Mar - 24 Mar

25 Mar - 07 Apr

03 Jun - 16 Jun

24 Sep - 06 Oct

Northwest: 20 May - 02 Jun

21 Oct - 03 Nov

18 Nov - 01 Dec

Southern: 22 Apr - 05 May

29 Jul - 11 Aug

26 Aug - 08 Sep

Eastern: 17 Jun - 30 Jun

15 Jul - 28 Jul

12 Aug - 25 Aug

> **64.5 Wildland Fire and Aviation Safety Teams (FAST)**
>
> FASTs assist agency administrators during periods of high fire
> activity by assessing policy, rules, regulations, and management
> oversight relating to operational issues.
>
> **64.5.1 FAST Configuration**
>
> FASTs include a Team Leader, who is either an Agency Administrator or
> Fire Program Lead with previous experience as a FAST member; a Safety
> and Health Manager; and other members with a mix of skills from Fire
> and Aviation Management.

2.  **FAST Mobilization Process**

> FASTs are requested through established ordering channels to the
> GACCs, for reviews at the local, State/Regional or Geographic Area
> level. If a more comprehensive review is required, a National FAST can
> be ordered through NICC. FASTs are ordered using an Overhead Group
> request.
>
> **64.6 Aviation Safety Assistance Team (ASAT)**
>
> ASATs assist and review helicopter and/or fixed wing operations on
> wildland fires. During high levels of aviation activity, it is
> advisable to request an ASAT.
>
> **64.6.1 ASAT Configuration**

The following configuration, or a similar combination of positions based
upon the needs of the ordering unit, will be used when ordering an ASAT.

A. THSP -- Aviation Safety Manager

B. THSP -- Operations Specialist (helicopter and/or fixed wing)

C. THSP -- Pilot Inspector

D. THSP -- Maintenance Inspector (optional)

E. THSP -- Avionics Maintenance Inspector (optional)

> **64.6.2 ASAT Mobilization Process**
>
> ASAT members are requested through established ordering channels to
> the GACC.

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