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

### December 5, 2005

**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 six 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 2006 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 2 Nomination forms distributed and posted on Northern Rockies
Geographic Area web site (<http://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/>).

January 16 Nomination forms due back to Type 2 Team Coordinators and
EACC. **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 the Eastern Area Coordination Center (EACC).**

February 15 Team members selected (Type 1 & 2 ICs, FUMT ICs, Team
Coordinators, NRCG Operations Committee, and Eastern Area
representative).

Aprox February 20 All team members notified of selection status

April 10-14 Combined Type 1, 2 and Fire Use Teams' Meeting (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 Meeting in Missoula, MT, April 10-14, 2006.

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 three year commitment is expected for each position on
    Fire Use Management Teams

> and Type 2 Teams, and a four year commitment on Type 1 Teams. At the
> end of the commitment term new applications will be given priority
> selection to fill vacant positions.

**TYPE 1 TEAM FACTS**:

> Rosters for Northern Rockies Type 1 Teams include the 33 positions
> identified in the National Interagency Mobilization Guide 68.2. All
> other positions will be considered Additional Support.
>
> 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.

1.  Chuck Stanich has been confirmed by the NRCG Board of Directors as
    the next Northern Rockies Type I IC starting February 2006. Chuck
    will serve a four year term. All positions on the team will require
    reapplication.

2.  Wally Bennett's term as IC is extended for two years. Wally requests
    all team members send in an updated application.

The following positions are minimum type I Team positions.

> ICT1
>
> DPIC
>
> SOF1
>
> IOF1
>
> OSC1 (2 each)
>
> AOBD
>
> PSC1
>
> LSC1
>
> FSC1
>
> DIVS (4 each)
>
> ASGS
>
> ATGS
>
> SITL
>
> RESL (2 each)
>
> FBAN
>
> COML
>
> SPUL
>
> FACL
>
> GSUL
>
> TIME
>
> COMP
>
> PROC
>
> Trainees (6)
>
> 3\. All individuals that are not part of the 33 position roster will
> be placed on the Additional Support/ Alternate list.
>
> 4\. Individuals desiring to fill additional support positions on Teams
> must submit an updated application annually. Additional Support
> positions are name-identified requests included on the mobilization
> roster, if approved by the Ordering Agency, at the time a team is
> requested. Additional Support positions **are not** part of the
> published team roster and may not be called for every assignment.
>
> 5\. "Free-lancing" by Type 1 Team members is allowed on a case by case
> basis as agreed to by the Section Chief and IC.
>
> 6\. We realize that people have personal commitments during fire
> season which might affect their availability (vacations, planned
> leave, business meetings/seminars, etc.). We will do everything
> possible to accommodate those needs.

**FIRE USE TEAM FACTS:**

The Northern Region currently hosts 2 Fire Use Management Teams:

> Larry Svalberg has been confirmed by NRCG to replace Wayne Cook as IC
> in February 2006. Applications for all of the team positions are
> requested of anyone interested in participating.
>
> George Weldon's term as IC expires in February 2007. Applications for
> all of the team positions are requested from present members and of
> anyone else interested in participating.

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

> Interagency Mobilization Guide (22.9.3). 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. The Northern Rockies
Interagency Type 2 Incident Management Teams Operating Plan can be found
at the NRCC web site
(<http://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/dispatch/overhead/overhead.htm>).

North Idaho Type II Teams

> Type II team IC's for 2006 are Mark Grant (Deputy John Specht) and
> Rick Kusico (Deputy Bill Cowin). The North Idaho Zone team members do
> not need to reapply if remaining in their current position. Those
> desiring reassignment on the teams must submit a new application.
> Members not previously on the team should submit a new application.

Western Montana Type II Teams

Type II team IC's for 2006 are Doug Turman and Glen McNitt. The Western
Montana team

coordinator has requested all team members reapply for membership on the
team.

> Eastern Montana Type II Team IC's shall remain the same for the 2006
> season. Members who are already members do not need to reapply for the
> teams. Personnel requesting placement on the team should fill out a
> nomination.

**HOW TO APPLY**: Fill out the attached nomination form (common form for
both 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: Sally Estes E-mail saestes@fs.fed.us

FAX 208-762-6909

Ph 208-772-3283

Western Montana Zone: Neil Nelson E-mail nnelson@fs.fed.us

FAX 406-283-7710

Ph 406-283-7740

Eastern Montana Zone: Chris Shelton E-mail Chris_Shelton@mt.blm.gov

FAX 406-896-2950

Ph 406-896-2901

Eastern Area Laura McIntyre-Kelly E-mail lmcintyrekelly@fs.fed.us

FAX 612-713-7317

Ph 612-713-7300

Do not know: Gary Boyd E-mail gboyd@fs.fed.us

FAX 406-329-4891

Ph 406-329-4880

Those individuals not selected for rostered positions, but otherwise
qualified, will be placed on the Additional Support/Pool list. This list
will be considered first for filling unforeseen vacancies. If you
**ONLY** wish to be considered for the Additional Support/Pool 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 01-09-06**

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** red 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: Home Dispatch Center
[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}**

Applicant Name: Agency/Unit:

Office Phone: Cell Phone:

Office E-mail: Office Fax:

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

+-----------+-----------+---------------+----------------------------+
| **PRE     | *         | **TEAM TYPE** | **POSITION STATUS**        |
| FERENCE** | *POSITION |               |                            |
|           | NAME**    | **(IMT1,      | **(Primary, Additional     |
|           |           | IMT2, FUMT)** | Support/ Pool, Trainee)**  |
+-----------+-----------+---------------+----------------------------+
| **1**     |           |               |                            |
+-----------+-----------+---------------+----------------------------+
| **2**     |           |               |                            |
+-----------+-----------+---------------+----------------------------+
| **3**     |           |               |                            |
+-----------+-----------+---------------+----------------------------+
| **4**     |           |               |                            |
+-----------+-----------+---------------+----------------------------+
| **5**     |           |               |                            |
+-----------+-----------+---------------+----------------------------+

**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:**

Please attach a copy of your current Fire Qualifications Training and
Experience Record or current Red Card, showing certification for the
position(s) applied.

**DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING:** If you are interested in being mentored 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 toward, and are willing to make the necessary commitment
to serve in upon qualification).

1\. 2. [.]{.underline}

**AVAILABILITY:** Applicant availability is critical to the success of
all fire teams. Submitting this application signifies a commitment to be
available for the 2006 Fire Season. Remember a 3 year commitment is
expected for Type 2 and Fire Use Management Teams and 4 years for Type 1
Teams. Do you foresee any significant barriers to your availability?

□ No □ Yes

If Yes, explain:

**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:

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

Red Card documenting qualification for positions
applied............................... ATTACHED □

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

**RETURN NOMINATION TO:**

North Idaho Zone: Sally Estes E-mail saestes@fs.fed.us

FAX 208-762-6909

Ph 208-772-3283

Western Montana Zone: Neil Nelson E-mail nnelson@fs.fed.us

FAX 406-283-7710

Ph 406-283-7740

Eastern Montana Zone: Chris Shelton E-mail Chris_Shelton@mt.blm.gov

FAX 406-896-2950

Ph 406-896-2901

Eastern Geographic Area Laura McIntyre-Kelly E-mail
lmcintyrekelly@fs.fed.us

FAX 612-713-7317

Ph 612-713-7300

Do not know: Gary Boyd E-mail gboyd@fs.fed.us

FAX 406-329-4891

Ph 406-329-4880