Supervisory Engine Operator Planning Tool: 

This tool has been developed as a means to identify developmental criteria which will help to meet Position Comand further outlined through the Competency Descriptors, for each position in the IFPM Qualifications StandardIntroduction: The purpose of this planning tool is to provide the current employee or an aspiring employee with suggested dev

to achieve the required competencies for this position. Individual agency requirements, employee’s background initiative may dictate alternate developmental activities to achieve these competencies. The suggested developm

used (a) by the employee and supervisor to customize an Individual Development Plan towards meeting position described in the IFPM Qualifications Standards and Guide; and/or (b) to identify the employee’s future training towards this position as a short or long term goal. For complete competency details, refer to the Competency Descriptors for each key position in the IFPM Qualifiand Guide.
Element Performance Element Descriptions Development Elements to Meet P

Program Management 

• Supervise operation of fire engine module in 

responding to wildland fires and on prescribed burning projects. 

• Determine preparedness and suppression needs 

annually and facilitate procurements to meet needs. 

• Prior experience in program ma

lower level (ie Asst. Engine Supboss). 

• OJT in assisting supervisor to d

PWP, expenditure/cost trackingbudgeting. 

• Job experience in team building 

crew-cohesion. 

• Manage and supervise 1-3 empl• Aid supervisor in development 

Operating Procedures, and ensuagency specific manual and hanfire suppression and preparedne

• Experience in managing unit ca

inventory, accountability, and re

• Knowledge of agency specific p

and procedures. 

• Suggested Training: 

o Supervisory curriculum 

40 hr). 

o Agency specific procure

PCMS) 

Operations • Make on-site evaluations of conditions, make tactical 

decisions, and determine appropriate responses to wildland fire emergencies and to other wildland urban intermix situations. 

• Serve as initial attack incident commander on 

wildland fires, and wildland urban interface situations occurring on the unit. 

• Provide for crew safety and welfare and implement a 

training program in compliance with applicable requirements. 

• Meet NWCG 310-1 or FSH 510

standards for ENGB and ICT5 (

• Develop qualifications towards 

RXI2 to manage varying complsuppression incidents or fire use NWCG 310-1 or FSH 5109.17. 

• Knowledge of fire behavior and 

make tactical decisions during iprovide for safe and efficient op

• Knowledge of operating guideli
Element Performance Element Descriptions Development Elements to Meet P

• Develop and implement a comprehensive physical 

training program to enhance the ability of crew members to perform the required arduous firefighting duties. 

• Manage assigned property, and may serve as Station 

Manager by procuring, maintaining, and inventorying tools and equipment to meet individual crew needs, to ensure that assigned fire personnel meet fire readiness standards on a daily basis. 

• Plan and assign work to be accomplished by 

subordinates, set and adjust short term priorities, prepare schedules for completion of work, develop performance standards and evaluate work performance of subordinates. 

• Perform fire related assignments and project work at 

the unit in support of ecosystem management such as prescribed fire, development of burn plans, fuels inventory, pre-attack planning, brush disposal, backlogged fuels preparation and disposal. 

• Supervise a crew in performing a variety of work in 

building and grounds maintenance. 

federal, state, or county fire age

• Experience in team building and 

cohesion. 

• Participate in a Physical Trainin

module, and ensure that the prohealth and safety of assigned cr

• Conduct pre-season critical prep

including Annual Fire Fighter Rfor Incident Commanders, HazMdefensive driving, Work Capacishelter training, First Aid / CPR

• Ensure assigned fire equipment 

maintained and refurbished to mmission. 

• Job experience in planning and 

types of project work includinghazard tree falling, fencing projmaintenance, thinning, and pre-

• Required training: 

o All NWCG courses requ

ICT5 per NWCG 310-1 

• Suggested training: 

o L-280 Followership to Lo L-380 Fireline Leadersho S-200 Initial Attack Incio S-234 Firing Methods ano S-330 Strike Team / Taso S-390 Introduction to W

Calculations 

o RX-310 Introduction to o I-300 Advanced ICS 
Element Performance Element Descriptions Development Elements to Meet P

Safety and Welfare 

• Provide oversight related to safety laws, policies and 

guidelines to include: 1. Occupational Safety and Health Act 2. Applicable state safety regulations 3. Department and agency policies and guidelines 4. NWCG guidelines 

• Conduct safety related education programs focusing 

on: 1. Training 2. Certification 

• Working knowledge of agency 

safety code handbook. 

• Ensureg all subordinates are tra

prepared for wildland fire operafire implementation. 

• Inspect equipment and facilities 

unsafe working conditions. 

• Ensure maintenance is conducte

and facilities. 

• Experience in assessing hazards 

projects, and ensuring risk mitigengagement or implementation Mitigation, Complexity AnalysiAssessment...). 

• Coordinate with local, regional, 

officers on accident reviews and 

• Assist in updating JHA’s each s

by personnel. Ensure tailgate saminutes for Safety sessions are