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**Training Committee Charter & Unit Training Plan**

**Charter Authority:** The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire
Management Unit (UCR) Training Committee will function under the
authority of the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit
Operations Committee.

**Mission Statement:** The UCR Training Committee will provide Fire
Managers and Line Officers a means to ensure the minimum safety training
and skill base of the Unit personnel participating in wildfire
suppression and prescribed fire has been met. The committee will provide
oversight for compliance of the guides and principles established in the
Unit Training Plan, PMS 310-1 and Forest Service 5100 Manual, BLM
Standards for Fire and Aviation Operations 9400 (9215 BLM Training and
Qualifications manual), NPS, FWS, BIA, other applicable State
qualifications and training guidelines.

**Objective:** The Committee will be responsible for the Unit Training
Plan maintenance, and will identify Unit training needs for Wildland and
Prescribed Fire.

**Membership:** The Unit Training Committee will be comprised of no more
than nine members (two from each zone, two from Grand Junction Air
Center, and the Unit Training Coordinator) able to best represent the
personnel assigned to the UCR. Membership to the committee will be
reevaluated every three years and membership will alternate at staggered
intervals. (So as the entire committee is not changed out all at once.).
The Unit training coordinator will serve as the Training Committee
Chairman and the committee members will facilitate the meetings.

**Meetings**: The Unit Committee will meet at least twice annually
before and after the fire season. More frequent meetings or conference
calls may be held if deemed necessary. Meeting dates, times, and
locations will be established by the UCR Training Committee. Committee
meetings require a quorum.

**Purpose**: To provide user(s) with a better understanding of the Unit
Fire Training /Qualification Program. Advocate participation, ownership
and training to promote firefighter safety.

**System Guides and Components**

###### A. Fire Qualification Standards {#a.-fire-qualification-standards .unnumbered}

All employees issued an Incident Qualification Card from the UCR must
meet the strictest standard in both the Wildland and Prescribed Fire
Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1) and the Wildland Fire
Qualification Handbook 5109-17. Any exceptions must be approved by the
Incident Qualification Committee and the UCR Operations Committee.

###### B. UCR Aviation Qualification Standards {#b.-ucr-aviation-qualification-standards .unnumbered}

There are some aviation positions that qualifications have not been
identified by the National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG). In such
cases, UCR employees will meet the standards identified in the Grand
Junction Air Tanker Base Operations Guide.

###### C. Position Task Books (PTB)  {#c.-position-task-books-ptb .unnumbered}

######  PTBs are the key components of the Wildland Fire Qualification System. The PTB provides the trainee with a list of specific tasks requiring successful evaluation before a recommendation for position certification can be made.  {#ptbs-are-the-key-components-of-the-wildland-fire-qualification-system.-the-ptb-provides-the-trainee-with-a-list-of-specific-tasks-requiring-successful-evaluation-before-a-recommendation-for-position-certification-can-be-made. .unnumbered}

######   {#section .unnumbered}

1.  Training requirements include completion of all **required
    training** (required 310-1 and Level 1 & 2 5109-17) courses and
    prerequisite **required experience** prior to obtaining a PTB. The
    only exceptions are those Command and General Staff positions that
    include S-420, S-520 and S-620 as required by training. PTBs and the
    qualification process can be initiated for those positions prior to
    attendance and completions of the required courses. This will allow
    trainees to gain experience that will prepare them for passing these
    advance courses.

**Roles and Responsibilities**

**A. Individual Responsibilities**

1.  Be Proactive

-   Discuss your training goals and objectives with your supervisor

-   Make sure individual training plans reflect needs

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-   Ensure that you are ready to perform the tasks of the position prior
    to undertaking a position performance assignment

-   Complete all suggested training courses and on the job training
    assignments

2.  Be Resourceful

-   Review and be familiar with the Wildland and Prescribed Fire
    Qualifications System

-   Be familiar with the Position Task Book

3.  Be Accountable

-   Carry task book when taking fire assignments

-   Provide background information (training and experience) to an
    evaluator. Whether you're in an OJT training assignment or a
    performance evaluation assignment, it is important the
    coach/evaluator is familiar with your background

-   Safeguard the PTB. This is extremely important, as the PTB is the
    only record of task performance. A lost or destroyed PTB may require
    additional position performance assignments. Individuals are
    encouraged to make copies of their task-books to preclude problems
    with lost or missing task-books.

-   Complete the PTB within a three-year time limit. The three year
    period begins when the first task is documented in the PTB.

-   Provide copies of your training certificates and completed task book
    cover to your supervisor and ZFMO.

-   Understand the UCR nomination process and how to apply for training
    courses.

**B. UCR Training Committee Members**

1\) Collect all training nominations from zone or air center and forward
as specified in charter.

2\) Set Refresher training and Work Capacity test dates at the post
season meeting.

3)  Coordinate all fire training courses to the standards specified in
    the Field Managers Course Guide.

4)  Maintain current training rosters in IQCS database.

5)  Identify Unit Training Needs by Utilizing: from page one

A. Unit Training Needs Analysis

> B. Identified Shortage Positions (Dispatch, Ops, FMO)
>
> C. Red Card Committee Recommendations -- OJT review with committee

**C. Fire Qualification Administrators (FMO, OPS, AFMO, ZFMO)**

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1)  Have the responsibility to review all the fire training
    qualifications for Unit personnel within their zones.

2)  Will gather all fireline qualifications for updates to the Incident
    Qualification card program.

3)  The ZFMO will maintain individual fire training files for each
    fireline-qualified person within the respective zone.

4)  . These files will include at a minimum:

-   Annual training and experience original and update forms.

-   Copies of all Training Certificates

-   Copies of past and present incident qualification cards

-   Copies of all evaluations (Incident evaluations)

-   Copies of all task books -- front cover, inside cover, and
    evaluation page.

-   Firefighter Physical Forms (if required)

-   Work Capacity Test Form

5)  Documentation of individuals attending refresher training is the
    responsibility of the ZFMO.

6)  Work Capacity Testing will be implemented and coordinated at the
    Zone level by the designated WCT Administrator but is the
    responsibility of the ZFMO. Testing will be given to employees that
    are expected to perform fire assignments requiring light, moderate,
    or arduous fitness levels.

7)  Screen training nominations for conformance to Field Managers Course
    Guide requirements.

8)  Ensure all employees meet current agency non-fire training (CPR,
    first-aid, defensive driving, conduct and ethics, etc.)
    requirements.

###### D. Unit Training Coordinator {#d.-unit-training-coordinator .unnumbered}

1\. Assist the Unit Fire Management Officer and line officers by
maintaining the Fire Training Program.

> 2\. Assist all employees by providing a consistent and equitable
> fire-training program that meets the local, area, and national
> qualification needs.
>
> 3\. Assist Unit Fire Management Officer by providing fire-training
> needs assessment information.
>
> 4\. Disseminate and Facilitate training opportunities to all
> employees.

5\. Coordinate nominations for 300 -- 600 level courses.

> 6\. Unit Training Committee representative to the Unit Operations
> Committee.
>
> 7\. Serve as the Representative to the Rocky Mountain Area Training
> Committee.

###### E. UCR [Unit]{.underline} FMO/AFMOs {#e.-ucr-unit-fmoafmos .unnumbered}

1.  Will direct all phases of the Fire Training Program on the Unit.
    Responsible for the short and long-range Unit-wide Fire Training
    planning, program directions, coordination, and evaluation.

2.  Supervise the planning and development of specialized training
    programs for the specific need of the Unit for fire and aviation.

###### F. Line Officers  {#f.-line-officers .unnumbered}

1.  Ensure preparation of individual training and development plans
    (IDPs) based on training needs, previous experience and physical
    fitness requirements for future positions.

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G.  **Immediate Supervisors**

> 1\. Develop IDPs for assigned employees, review and approve nomination
> form.

**Nomination Process**

1.  All persons requesting training will fill out an electronic NWCG
    training nomination form. The supervisor will be certain that all
    course prerequisites have been met prior to submitting the
    nomination form. A supervisor is required to insure the nominees
    have met the prerequisites for the course as defined by the Field
    Managers Course Guide and sign the nomination form certifying that
    nominees are qualified for the course.

2.  All Nominations with a November 1 due date will be due to Unit Fire
    Training Coordinator (electronic) by Oct. 10. Courses with due date
    different than the Nov. 1 date will be due to Unit Training
    Coordinator ten working days before due date to Course Coordinator.
    The intent is to give the Unit FMO, Unit Fuels AFMO, and Unit
    Operations AFMO time to prioritize nominations.

3.  Completed NWCG Nomination forms for all 100 -- 200 level courses
    must be routed as follows:

-   Nominee completes form\> Form is approved through nominee's
    supervisor \> zone training representative \> fire qualification
    administrator (See appendix 2) \>Zone training representative\> Form
    submitted to course coordinator for acceptance (electronic).

> 4\. NWCG nomination forms for 300 -- 600 level courses must be routed
> as follows:

-   Nominee completes form \> Form is approved through nominee's
    supervisor \> zone training representative \> fire qualification
    administrator (appendix 2)\> Form is submitted to Unit Fire Training
    Coordinator (electronic)\> Unit FMO, Unit Fuels AFMO, and Unit
    Operations AFMO will prioritize nominations \> Form will be
    forwarded to Regional Training Specialist \> Training Specialist
    will submit approved nominations to Course Coordinator.

**Prioritization process**

Fire Training Priority Selection Criteria:

> 5.) Required for current position (IFPM)
>
> 4.) Local/Unit needs (Suppression and Prescribed Fire positions)
>
> 3.) Career fire personnel to enhance job performance/skills
>
> 2.) Demonstrated interest and availability (Individual Activity on
> assignments)
>
> 1.) Individual career goals (IDP)
>
> Training prioritization matrix

+----------+-----------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
|          | UCR       | PFT      | Career   | Resource | Seasonal |
|          |           |          | Seasonal |          |          |
|          | Fire      |          |          | Staff    |          |
|          | M         |          |          |          |          |
|          | anagement |          |          |          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
|          | 14        | 13       | 12       | 11       | 10       |
+----------+-----------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 5 see    | 70        | 65       | 60       | [55]     | 50       |
| above    |           |          |          | {.mark}, |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 4        | 56        | 52       | 48       | 44       | 40       |
+----------+-----------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 3        | 42        | 39       | 36       | 33       | 30       |
+----------+-----------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 2        | 28        | 26       | 24       | 22       | 20       |
+----------+-----------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 1        | 14        | 13       | 12       | 11       | 10       |
+----------+-----------+----------+----------+----------+----------+

> Example: Engine foreman WAE or 13/13 required course Score 60. This
> score would be written on the bottom of the nomination form prior to
> sending it to the unit training coordinator.

**Task Book Policy**

1.  Task books will be initiated by the fire qualification administrator
    only.

> 2\. Completed Task books must be reviewed by Fire Qualification
> Administrator.
>
> 3 The UCR Unit AFMO OPS or Aviation will certify task books for all
> levels.
>
> 4 The Original task book will be given back to Fire qualification
> administrator once approved or returned for additional information or
> clarification. Copies will be made for the zone IQCS administrator.
>
> 5 The zone IQCS Administrator will be informed of task books that been
> initiated or completed so changes can be made to the IQCS Database.

**Fire Training References**

1.  Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualification System Guide: PMS 310-1

2.  Wildland Fire Qualifications Handbook: FSH 5109.17

3.  Preparedness Training and Qualifications: FSM 5126

4.  Fire Suppression Training and Qualification Requirements: R2
    Supplement 5100-91-3

5.  Prescribed Fire Complexity Guide: PMS 424, NFES 2474

6.  Work Capacity Tests for Wildland Firefighters, Test Administrator
    Guide, March 1998

7.  Work Capacity Test for Wildland Fire Qualifications --
    Implementation Guide, January 2000

8.  The Pack Test, February 1998

9.  Fitness and Work Capacity (Second Addition) April 1997

10. WO letter -- Work Capacity Test Implementation, October 20, 1999

11. WO Letter -- Follow up to Work Capacity Test Administration,
    December 30, 1999

12. Fit To Work, January 1998 (for internal distribution only)

Appendices

Appendix 1

**Upper Colorado Rive Fire Management Unit Organization Chart**

Appendix 2

**Fire Qualification Administrators**

Appendix 3

**Training Committee Members**

Appendix 1

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Appendix 2

**[Administrative Office Fire Qualification Administrator]{.underline}**

West Zone Fire Staff Tim Foley

Grand Valley Ranger District Tim Foley

Grand Junction Field Office Tim Foley

Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area Tim Foley

Central Zone Fire Staff Lee Rickard

Blanco Ranger District Lee Rickard

Rifle Ranger District Lee Rickard

Aspen/Sopris Ranger District Lee Rickard

White River N.F. Supervisors Office Lee Rickard

Glenwood Springs Field Office Lee Rickard

East Zone Fire Staff Ross Wilmore

Holy Cross/Eagle Ranger District Ross Wilmore

Dillon Ranger District Ross Wilmore

Dispatch Stephanie Brown

Grand Junction Tanker Base Guy Keene

Unit FMOs

Unit FMO Bill Hahnenberg

Unit Fuels AFMO, Bob Leighty

Unit Operations AFMO Chris Farinatti

**Appendix 3**

**Upper Colorado River Fire Management Unit (UCR)**

**Training Committee Members**

**UCR Unit Training Coordinator & Committee Chair**

**Hal Coombs**

0094 County Road 244

Rifle, CO 81650

\(970\) 625-2371 ex 6847, Fax (970) 625-2532

<hcoombs@fs.fed.us>

**Grand Junction Air Center- Representative---**

**Dispatch & Air Center**

**Sarah Schmid**

2774 Land View Lane

Grand junction, CO 81506

Office: (970) 257-4818, Fax (970) 2574855

<Sarah_Schmid@BLM.GOV>

**UCR West Zone** **Representative---**

**Grand Junction BLM Field Office, Grand Valley Ranger District,
National Conservation Area, Colorado National Monument**

**Tommy Hays**

2815 H Road

Grand Junction, CO 81650

Office :( 970) 244-3063 Fax (970) 244-3124

<Tommy_Hayes@BLM.GOV>

**UCR Aviation & Tanker Base Representative---**

**Tanker Base and Aviation related Training**

**Guy Keene**

2774 Land View Lane

Grand junction, CO 81506

Office: (970)-683-7701 Fax: (970)683-7720

<Guy_Keene@BLM.GOV>

**UCR Central Zone Representative---**

**White River National Forest Supervisor Office, Glenwood Springs BLM
Field office, Aspen-Sopris, Blanco, and Rifle Ranger Districts**

**Chad Johnson**

0150 County Road 365

Rifle CO 81650

Office: (970) 625-2872, Fax (970) 625-1678

<Chad_Johnson@BLM.GOV>

**East Zone** **Representative**

**Eagle/Holy Cross, Dillon, Ranger Districts**

**Eric Rebitzke**

125 West St. /P.O. Box 720

Eagle, CO 81631-0720

Office :( 970) 328-6388, Fax (970) 328-6448

<erebitzke@fs.fed.us>