Document ID: FEMA-2011-0018-0002
Agency: fema
Document Type: Supporting & Related Material
Title: 
Posted Date: 2011-10-04T04:00Z

POSITION TASK BOOK FOR THE POSITION OF

ALL-HAZARDS

INCIDENT COMMANDER 

	Version:  April 2011

Position Task Book Assigned To:

Individual’s Name:

Duty Station:

Phone Number:

Position Task Book Initiated By:

Official’s Name:

Title:

Duty Station:

Phone Number:

Location Position Task Book Was Initiated: ____________________

Date Position Task Book Was Initiated: _____________________



EVALUATOR

DO NOT COMPLETE THIS UNLESS YOU ARE RECOMMENDING THE TRAINEE FOR
CERTIFICATION

VERIFICATION/CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETED POSITION TASK BOOK FOR THE
POSITION OF:

FINAL EVALUATOR’S VERIFICATION

I verify all tasks have been performed and are documented with
appropriate initials.

I also verify_________________________________________________________

has performed as a trainee and should therefore be considered for
certification in this 

position.

FINAL EVALUATOR’S SIGNATURE: ____________________________________ 

DATE: ____________________

Evaluator’s Printed Name:

Title:

Duty Station:

Phone Number:

AGENCY HEAD RECOMMENDATION FOR CERTIFICATION

I certify ____________________________________________________________

has met all requirements for qualification in this position and I
recommend he/she be

certified for the position.

OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE: _____________________________________

DATE: ______________________________

Official’s Name:

Title:

Duty Station:

Phone Number:

 

NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS)

POSITION TASK BOOKS (PTBs)

Position Task Books (PTBs) are designed to be used by any individual
(trainee) interested in becoming certified under the National Incident
Management System (NIMS). The PTBs are intended to be used to document
experiences that indicate successful completion of tasks specific to an
Incident Command System (ICS) position. The performance requirements for
each position are associated with core ICS competencies, behaviors, and
tasks as suggested to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by
a multi-disciplined, highly-experienced expert panel. 

Trainees are evaluated during this process by qualified evaluators, and
the trainee’s performance is documented in the PTB for each task by
the evaluator’s initials and date of completion. An Evaluation Record
will be completed by all evaluators documenting the trainee’s progress
after each evaluation opportunity. 

Successful performance of all tasks, as observed and recorded by an
evaluator, will result in a recommendation to the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ) of the trainee, that the trainee be certified in that
position. Evaluation and confirmation of the trainee’s performance
while completing all tasks will normally require more than one training
assignment and several different evaluators. Incidents lasting several
days may involve multiple evaluators. Tasks may be evaluated on
incidents, in a classroom simulation, in training and exercises, and in
other work situations as long as there is a qualified evaluator.  

It is important performances be critically evaluated and accurately
recorded by each evaluator.  All tasks should be evaluated.  

The NIMS Qualification Process Guide lists the definitions for trainee,
evaluator, training officer, and AHJ. 

Responsibilities:

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ):

Selecting trainees based on the needs of their organization or to
fulfill their obligations to contribute to Incident Management Teams
(IMTs) or other Mutual Aid agreements

Providing opportunities for evaluation and/or making the trainee
available for evaluation

Trainee:

Reviewing and understanding instructions in the PTB

Identifying desired objectives/goals whenever an opportunity for
evaluation is recognized

Providing background information to an evaluator

Assuring the evaluation record is complete

Completing all tasks for an assigned position within the timeframe
allowed for that position (all tasks with an approval older than the
allowed timeframe should be reevaluated)

Notifying the local AHJ/training officer when the PTB is completed, and
obtaining a signature recommending certification

Retaining the original PTB and providing a copy of the PTB to the
appropriate individual/department to obtain a qualification from your
agency

Evaluator(s):

Being qualified and proficient in the evaluated position

Meeting with the trainee and determining past experience, current
qualifications, and desired objectives/goals

Reviewing tasks with the trainee

Explaining to the trainee the evaluation procedures that will be
utilized and which tasks may be performed during the evaluation period

Accurately evaluating and recording demonstrated performance of tasks 

Dating and initialing completion of the task to indicate satisfactory
performance

Documenting unsatisfactory performance

Completing the Evaluation Form found at the end of each PTB

Completing an Incident Personnel Performance Rating (ICS 225) form

Final Evaluator:

Being qualified and proficient in the position being evaluated

Reviewing the trainee’s record to ensure completeness

Signing the verification statement on Page 2 of the PTB when all tasks
have been initialed

Ensuring all tasks have been completed within the three years prior to
submission for final approval 

Reevaluating any task with an approval older than three years and
bringing up to date

Training Officer:

Providing the correct version of the PTB to the individual in order to
document performance

Explaining to the trainee the purpose and processes of the PTB as well
as the trainee’s responsibilities

Tracking progress of the trainee

Identifying incidents or situations where the trainee may have
evaluation opportunities

Identifying and assigning an evaluator who can provide a positive
experience for the trainee, when the evaluation opportunity is within
the AHJ’s jurisdiction

Receiving and filing documentation from the assignment

6. AHJ Designee

Issuing the PTB to document task performance

Explaining to the trainee the purpose and processes of the PTB as well
as the trainee’s responsibilities

Tracking progress of the trainee

Identifying incident evaluation opportunities

Identifying and assigning an evaluator who can provide a positive
experience for the trainee and make an accurate and honest appraisal of
the trainee’s performance

Documenting the assignment

Conducting progress reviews

Conducting a closeout interview with the trainee and evaluator and
assuring documentation is proper and complete

Competencies, Behaviors and Tasks:

Each PTB lists the performance requirements (tasks) for specific
positions set by the ICS competencies and behaviors (September 2007)
recognized by FEMA’s National Integration Center and posted to the
NIMS Resource Center Web site,  HYPERLINK
"http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/"
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/ .

There are numerous bullet statements listed under each task. The bullet
statements are listed as guidelines/examples for the evaluator to follow
to ensure the intent of the task has been completed. Not all bullet
statements for a task are required to be completed if the overall intent
of the task has been satisfied.

Each task has a code associated with the type of training assignment
where the task may be completed. These include: O = other, I =
incident/event and R = rare event. Definitions for these codes may be
found below*. While tasks can be performed in any situation, they should
be evaluated on the specific type of incident/event for which they are
coded. Tasks coded “I” should be evaluated on an incident/event, and
so on. Performance of any task other than the designated assignment is
not valid for qualification.

*Code:	

O 	= Task can be completed in a variety of situations, such as in a
classroom, exercise or simulation, incident or event, or daily job.

I	=	Task should be performed on an incident or event which is managed
under the ICS. 

R	=	Rare events seldom occur and opportunities to evaluate trainee
performance in real settings are limited. Examples of rare events
include accidents, injuries, vehicle and aircraft crashes. Through
interviews, the evaluator may be able to determine if the trainee could
perform the task in a real situation.

Competency: Assume position responsibilities

Description: Successfully assume role of Incident Commander (IC) and
initiate position activities at the appropriate time according to the
following behaviors. 

Behavior: Ensure readiness for assignment.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Obtain and assemble information and materials needed for kit. Kit
assembled and prepared prior to receiving an assignment. Kit contains
critical items needed for the assignment. Kit is easily transportable.
The basic information and materials needed may include, but are not
limited to, any of the following: 

Reference Materials

Appropriate references for the incident type and agencies involved

Applicable Incident Business Management Handbook with supplements

Functional Guidelines relative to incident type (e.g. ICS Incident
Management Handbook or other functional guidelines)

Emergency Response Field Operations Guide (ERFOG)

Incident specific reference materials (e.g. radio frequencies, pertinent
phone numbers, maps, photos, etc.)

IMT contact information

Forms may include, but are not limited to: (IC should ensure
availability of forms for appropriate positions):

ICS 201, Incident Briefing

ICS 202, Incident Objectives

ICS 203, Organization Assignment List

ICS 204, Assignment List

ICS 205, Incident Radio Communications Plan

ICS 206, Medical Plan

ICS 207, Incident Organization Chart

ICS 208, Safety Message/Plan

ICS 209, Incident Status Summary

ICS 211, Incident Check-In List

ICS 213, General Message

ICS 214, Activity Log

ICS 215, Operational Planning Worksheet

ICS 215A, IAP Safety Analysis

ICS 218, Support Vehicle Inventory

ICS 220, Air Operations Summary Worksheet (as applicable)

ICS 221, Demobilization Checkout

ICS 225, Incident Personnel Performance Rating

Medical forms

Agency/organization-specific forms appropriate to the function

Supplies may include, but are not limited to: (IC should ensure
availability of supplies for appropriate positions):

Communication device (radio, phone, etc.)

Batteries 

Flagging

Belt weather kit and weather forecast worksheets 

First aid kit 

Calculator 

Equipment Shift Ticket book

Individual checklists/reminders

Office supplies appropriate to the function	O

Behavior: Ensure availability, qualifications, and capabilities of
resources to complete assignment.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Identify kind, type, and number of resources required to achieve
incident objectives.  

Consider: type of incident, topography, incident behavior, exposures,
and level of urgency.

Consider: kinds and types of resources, resource availability, adequate
reserves, and health and safety factors.

Calculate an appropriate range of control forces using
agency/organization standard guidelines and other available methods.	I

Manage assigned aviation resources (as needed). 	R

Behavior: Gather, update, and apply situational information relevant to
the assignment. 

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Receive briefing from supervisor, designated officer, or dispatch. 

Incident name

Incident order number

Request number

Reporting location

Reporting time

Transportation arrangements/travel routes

Contact procedures during travel (e.g. telephone/radio)	I

Gather information necessary to assess incident assignment and determine
immediate needs and actions.

Type of incident

Priorities or values to be protected (e.g. life, property,
infrastructure, environment, etc.)

Recognize potentially hazardous situations

Inform subordinates of hazards

Current resource commitments and status

Current situation

Expected duration of assignment

Topography

Weather

Agency Administrator's briefing/other briefing requirements (as
appropriate)

Incident objectives

Ordering procedures	I

Receive briefing from Initial Response IC 

Review ICS 201 (Incident Briefing); prepare ICS 201 if not done by
previous IC

Review and assess situation

Incident objectives

Strategy

Hazards to incident personnel and public

Current Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Method for reconnaissance 

Effectiveness of tactics

Agencies involved 

ICS organization

Resource summary 

Check in process

Radio effectiveness 

Logistical needs	I

Identify and negotiate key transition documents and appropriate incident
documentation. For example: 

Delegation of authority

Transition Plan

Complexity Analysis

IAP	O

Behavior: Establish effective relationships with relevant personnel.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Establish and maintain positive interpersonal and interagency working
relationships. 

Create a work environment that provides mutual respect and equal
opportunity for all personnel assigned to incident. 

Recognize functional capabilities of cooperating entities.

Understand applicable policies and agreements affecting the
jurisdictions involved.	I

Manage multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional stakeholder relationships.	I

Coordinate with key team members inside and outside the ICS Organization
(e.g. Command and General Staff, Agency Administrator, EOC and MAC
personnel, etc.) to ensure all aspects of the incident objectives are
addressed. 	I

Establish team roles and relationships.	I

Behavior: Establish organization structure, reporting procedures, and
chain of command of assigned resources.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Establish command presence early.

	I

Establish team roles and responsibilities.

	I

Establish and modify an effective ICS organization based upon changing
incident and resource conditions.	I

Behavior: Understand and comply with ICS concepts and principles.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Establish credibility early.

	I

Establish and modify an effective ICS organization based upon changing
incident and resource conditions. 	I

Recognize jurisdictional boundaries.

Establish unified command when appropriate.

Co-located command post

Unified and prioritized incident objectives

Coordinated strategy

Single coordinated IAP

One Operations Section Chief (if activated)

Communications plan

Resource ordering plan	I

Demonstrate knowledge of ICS structure, principles, positions, ICS
forms, kinds and types of resources, resource ordering/process, and
resource management.	O

Assure execution of appropriate administrative requirements (to include
documentation, ICS forms, etc.).	I

Maintain situational awareness of the total incident without focusing on
or performing tactical duties.	I

Competency: Lead assigned personnel 

Description: Influence, guide, and direct assigned personnel to
accomplish objectives and desired outcomes in a potentially rapidly
changing environment.

Behavior: Model leadership values and principles. 

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Exhibit principles of duty.

Be proficient in the job, both technically and as a leader.

Make sound and timely decisions.

Ensure tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.

Train and mentor assigned subordinates.	I

Exhibit principles of respect.

Know subordinates and look out for their well-being.

Keep subordinates informed.

Build the team.

Employ subordinates in accordance with their capabilities.	I

Exhibit principles of integrity.

Know yourself and seek improvement.

Seek responsibility and accept responsibility for actions.

Set the example.	I

Behavior: Ensure the safety, welfare, and accountability of assigned
personnel.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Implement procedures to recognize potentially hazardous situations in
the working area.  	I

Ensure subordinates are informed of hazards.	I

Comply with agency/organization health and safety requirements.

Ensure tactical plans are based on health and safety
consideration/guidelines.

Spot check tactical operations to ensure compliance with health and
safety considerations.	I

Behavior: Establish work assignments and performance expectations,
monitor performance, and provide feedback.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Direct and coordinate incident personnel. 

Assign responsibility for areas or functions.

Use interim ICS positions if complexity or span of control indicates
need. 

Ensure effective use of assigned multi-agency resources. 	I

Assign resources according to incident priorities.	I

Direct changes in personnel and resources based on the progression of an
incident.	I

Prepare and discuss performance evaluations with subordinates.	I

Behavior: Emphasize teamwork.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Recognize group performance that supports the team meeting incident
objectives.	I

Behavior: Coordinate interdependent activities.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Manage for logistical support needs of incident. 

Food 

Water 

Fuel 

Relief personnel 

Medical 

Transportation (ground support)

Shelter (facilities)	I

Incorporate assigned aviation resources into overall incident activities
as needed. 	I	

	

Competency: Communicate effectively

 

Description: Use suitable communication techniques to share relevant
information with appropriate personnel on a timely basis to accomplish
objectives in a potentially rapidly changing environment.

Behavior: Ensure relevant information is exchanged during briefings and
debriefings.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Receive briefing from supervisor, designated officer, or dispatch. 

Location

Ownership/jurisdiction

Access

Size 

Incident-specific characteristics 

Topography

Weather 

Values to be protected

Special hazards or threats

Resources available, committed, and ordered 

Demobilization and transition parameters

Incident objectives

Ordering procedures	I

Receive briefing from Initial Response IC. 

Review ICS 201 (Incident Briefing); prepare ICS 201 if not done by
previous IC

Situation

Incident objectives

Strategy

Hazards to incident personnel and public

Current plan

Method for reconnaissance 

Effectiveness of tactics

Agencies involved

ICS organization

Resource summary

Check in process

Radio effectiveness

Logistical needs	I

Brief and keep subordinates informed. Concise briefing includes: 

Incident objectives and strategy

Tactics

Hazards 

Priorities and values to be protected (e.g. life, property,
infrastructure, environment, etc.)

Health and safety considerations

Factors affecting incident operations

Organization

Resources in reserve

Radio frequencies	I

Report to the supervisor, designated officer, or dispatch. 

Existing situation

Strategy and tactics

Need for additional resources

Priorities and values to be protected (e.g. life, property,
infrastructure, environment, etc.)

Incident reporting location	I

Brief and provide complete and accurate records to relief when
appropriate.	I

Brief and submit a complete incident documentation package to
supervisor, designated officer, or dispatch at end of incident action.	I

Lead an after-action review to share findings and recommendations with
appropriate personnel using an objective delivery format.	I

Behavior: Ensure documentation is complete and disposition is
appropriate.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Initiate and maintain ICS 201 (Incident Briefing) until IAP is developed
and briefed. 

Incident objectives and strategy

Changes in incident situation

Tactical decisions 

Resource summary 

Organization 

Sketch map

Health and safety issues and hazards	I

Record and maintain essential information. 

Incident objectives and strategy

Changes in situation 

Changes in strategy and tactics 

Property loss or damaged

Resource summary 

Organization 

Sketch map	I

Maintain adequate records as to events, use of personnel, equipment, and
supplies as well as other data for incident management needs. 

ICS 201(Incident Briefing)

IAP when written

Property loss/damage report 

Rental agreements

Time sheets

Accident forms

Equipment time reports

Agency-required incident reports	I

Behavior: Gather, produce, and distribute information as required by
established guidelines and ensure understanding by recipient.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Ensure command and general staff receive information necessary to
perform their jobs and ensure they understand what to do with the
information.	I

Behavior: Communicate and ensure understanding of work expectations
within the chain of command and across functional areas.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Advise subordinates of changes in incident strategy and tactics based on
changing conditions. 	I

Behavior: Develop and implement plans and gain concurrence of affected
agencies and/or the public.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Develop a written IAP for next operational period including: 

Analyze alternate strategies (explain decision)

Validate or revise incident objectives

Strategy and alternate strategy

Tactical direction 

Information covering health and safety principles, known hazards and
importance of all periods

Coordinated sequence of events

ICS organization

Resource assignments 

Reserve resources 

Immediate support needs

All appropriate attachments	I

Develop other plans such as, but not limited to:

Contingency plans

Media and public information plans

Long term response plans (e.g. exit strategy or incident completion
strategy)

Incident Emergency Plans (e.g. incident within an incident)

Mitigation/treatment plan

Demobilization plan	I

Competency: Ensure completion of assigned actions to meet identified
objectives

Description: Identify, analyze, and apply relevant situational
information and evaluate actions to complete assignments safely and meet
identified objectives. Complete actions within established timeframe.

Behavior: Administer and/or apply agency policy, contracts, and
agreements.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Ensure all applicable agencies’ policies, contracts, and agreements
are followed.

Federal/State/tribal/territorial/regional/local relationships (as
appropriate)

Roles and responsibilities of potential responder agencies

Scope, jurisdiction, and authority of potential responder agencies	I

Behavior: Gather, analyze, and validate information pertinent to the
incident or event and make recommendations for setting priorities.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Identify kind, type, and number of resources required to achieve
incident objectives.  

Consider: type of incident, terrain, incident behavior, exposures, and
level of urgency.

Consider: kinds and types of resources, resource availability, adequate
reserves, and health and safety factors.	I

Review, validate, and modify IAP. 

Analyze alternate strategies (explain decision)

Validate or revise incident objectives

Strategy and alternate strategy

Tactical direction

Information covering health and safety principles, known hazards and
importance of all periods

Coordinated sequence of events

ICS organization

Resource assignments

Reserve resources

Immediate support needs	I

Analyze situation to determine necessary changes. 

Hazards

Reconnaissance

Objectives

Access/egress

Values to be protected

Evacuation/sheltering potential

Check in process

Communications

ICS organization

Tactical coordination

Weather and topography 

Responder fatigue 

Logistical considerations

Jurisdictional responsibilities

Span of control	I

Monitor the weather and other environmental factors to anticipate
changes that may affect the incident. 

Request weather forecasts as needed. 

Communicate weather to subordinates.	I

Evaluate progress. 

Evaluate incident complexity. 

Monitor tactical operations. 

Compare actual progress to planned tactics. 

Decide if plan will accomplish incident objectives.	I

Behavior: Prepare clear and concise assessments regarding hazards,
hazard behavior, weather, and other relevant events.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Ensure assessments of key incident parameters provide actionable
information to staff. 	I

Behavior: Make appropriate decisions based on analysis of gathered
information.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Decide if plan will accomplish incident objectives.

	I

Recognize when the incident expands beyond extended Response
capabilities. Determine if incident complexity exceeds IC’s skill
level. 

Maintain health and safety, communications and control of extended
response resources, and incoming resources. 

Notify supervisor, designated officer, or dispatch. 

Determine priorities with designated officer or supervisor for interim
period until relieved by incoming IC.	I

Determine when incident objectives are met.	I

Behavior: Take appropriate action based on assessed risks.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Evaluate or establish ICP location.	I

Establish unified command when appropriate. 

	I

Take necessary precautions to ensure the values to be protected and
control measures are secured. 	I

Multi-task effectively.	O

Demonstrate ongoing awareness of environment, recognize changing
incident complexity, and take appropriate action.

Complete a complexity analysis, revise as necessary, act on results when
appropriate, and provide results to appropriate individuals. 	I

Behavior: Modify approach based on evaluation of incident situation. 

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Review, validate, and modify IAP. 

Analyze alternate strategies (explain decision)

Validate or revise incident objectives

Strategy and alternate strategy

Tactical direction

Information covering health and safety principles, known hazards and
importance of all periods

Coordinated sequence of events

ICS organization

Resource assignments

Reserve resources

Immediate support needs	I

Adjust incident strategy and tactics to meet changing conditions. 

Assign resources according to incident priorities. 

Change tactics where needed. 

Advise subordinates of changes. 	I

Adapt to expanding boundaries when incident escalates and maintain
incident control 

If the incident expands, notify supervisor, designated officer, or
dispatch and coordinate request per local ordering protocol. 	I

Validate and revise incident objectives; advise subordinates of changes.
	I

Demonstrate ongoing awareness of environment, recognize changing
incident complexity, and take appropriate action. 

Complete a complexity analysis, revise as necessary, act on results when
appropriate, and provide results to appropriate individuals. 	I	

	

Behavior:  Follow established procedures and/or health and safety
procedures relevant to given assignment.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Ensure everyone incorporates health and safety into their job
responsibilities and activities.	I

Behavior: Ensure operations consider socio-economic, political, and
cultural aspects.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Recognize and protect resources of natural and cultural significance. 

Utilize technical specialists as appropriate. 	O

Behavior: Plan for demobilization and ensure demobilization procedures
are followed.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Consider demobilization and/or transition early enough during the
incident so an adequate Demobilization/Transition Plan is in place prior
to the actual need to release resources.	I

Demobilize incident resources by predetermined priorities or as work
progress dictates.	I

Behavior: Transfer position duties while ensuring continuity of
authority and knowledge and taking into account the increasing or
decreasing incident complexity.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Consider demobilization and/or transition early enough during the
incident so an adequate Demobilization/Transition Plan is in place prior
to the actual need to release resources. 	I

Ensure development, approval, and implementation of transfer of command
when incident escalates/deescalates.	I

Monitor and document progress toward incident objectives and prepare for
transition. 	I

Determine with replacement time of transfer. 	I

Communicate transfer of command to operations and command staff. 	I

If necessary, coordinate with agencies about transfer of command back to
local jurisdiction. 	I

During transition, participate in IMT in-brief or provide field briefing
to IMT Command and General staff personnel. 	I

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE EVALUATION RECORD

There are four separate blocks allowing evaluations to be made. These
evaluations may be made on incidents, simulations in classroom, or in
daily duties, depending on what the PTB indicates. This should be
sufficient for qualification in the position if the individual is
adequately prepared. If additional blocks are needed, a page can be
copied from a blank task book and attached.

COMPLETE THESE ITEMS AT THE START OF THE EVALUATION PERIOD:

Evaluator’s Name, Incident/Office Title, and Agency:  List the name of
the evaluator, his/her incident position or office title, and agency.

Evaluator’s Home Unit Address and Phone:  Self-explanatory

Incident Number:  The number next to the evaluator’s name in the upper
left corner of the evaluation record identifies a particular incident or
group of incidents. This number should be placed in the column labeled
“Evaluation Record #” on the PTB for each task performed
satisfactorily. This number enables reviewers of the completed PTB to
ascertain the qualifications of the different evaluators prior to making
the appropriate sign-off on the PTB.

Location of Incident/Simulation:  Identify the location where the tasks
were performed by agency and office.

Incident Kind:  Enter kind of incident.

COMPLETE THESE ITEMS AT THE END OF THE EVALUATION PERIOD:

Number and Type of Resources:  Enter the number and type of resources
assigned to the incident pertinent to the trainee’s position.

Duration:  Enter inclusive dates during which the trainee was evaluated.
This block may indicate a span of time covering several small and
similar incidents if the trainee has been evaluated on that basis. 

Recommendation:  Check as appropriate and/or make comments regarding the
future needs for development of this trainee.

Date:  List the date the record is being completed.

Evaluator’s initials:  Initial here to authenticate recommendations
and to allow for comparison with initials in the PTB.

Evaluator’s Relevant Certification:  List your certification relevant
to the trainee position you supervised.

Evaluation Record

TRAINEE NAME	

TRAINEE POSITION

#1	Evaluator’s name:

Incident/office title & agency:

Evaluator’s home unit address & phone:

Name and Location

of Incident or

Situation

(agency & area)	Incident Kind

(hazmat, tornado, flood, structural fire, wildfire, search & rescue,
etc.)	Number & Type of

Resources

Pertinent to

Trainee’s Position	Duration

(inclusive dates

in trainee status)

	The tasks initialed and dated by me have been performed under my
supervision in a satisfactory manner by the above named trainee. I
recommend the following for further development of this trainee.

______	The individual has successfully performed all tasks for the
position and should be considered for certification.

______	The individual was not able to complete certain tasks (comments
below) or additional guidance is required.

______	Not all tasks were evaluated on this assignment and an additional
assignment is needed to complete the evaluation.

______	The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks
for the position and needs further training in both required knowledge
and skills prior to additional assignment(s) as a trainee.

Recommendations:
________________________________________________________________________
____

________________________________________________________________________
____________________

Date: ____________________________ Evaluator’s initials:
________________________

Evaluator’s relevant agency certification or
rating:___________________________________________________

#2	Evaluator’s name:

Incident/office title & agency:

Evaluator’s home unit address & phone:

Name and Location

of Incident or

Situation

(agency & area)	Incident Kind

(hazmat, tornado, flood, structural fire, wildfire, search & rescue,
etc.)	Number & Type of

Resources

Pertinent to

Trainee’s Position	Duration

(inclusive dates

in trainee status)

	The tasks initialed and dated by me have been performed under my
supervision in a satisfactory manner by the above named trainee. I
recommend the following for further development of this trainee.

______	The individual has successfully performed all tasks for the
position and should be considered for certification.

______	The individual was not able to complete certain tasks (comments
below) or additional guidance is required.

______	Not all tasks were evaluated on this assignment and an additional
assignment is needed to complete the evaluation.

______	The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks
for the position and needs further training in both required knowledge
and skills prior to additional assignment(s) as a trainee.

Recommendations:
________________________________________________________________________
__ 

________________________________________________________________________
_____________________

Date: ____________________________ Evaluator’s initials:
________________________

Evaluator’s relevant agency certification or
rating:_____________________________________________________

Evaluation Record

(Continuation Sheet)

TRAINEE NAME	

TRAINEE POSITION

#3	Evaluator’s name:

Incident/office title & agency:

Evaluator’s home unit address & phone:

Name and Location

of Incident or

Situation

(agency & area)	Incident Kind

(hazmat, tornado, flood, structural fire, wildfire, search & rescue,
etc.)	Number & Type of

Resources

Pertinent to

Trainee’s Position	Duration

(inclusive dates

in trainee status)

	The tasks initialed and dated by me have been performed under my
supervision in a satisfactory manner by the above named trainee. I
recommend the following for further development of this trainee.

______	The individual has successfully performed all tasks for the
position and should be considered for certification.

______	The individual was not able to complete certain tasks (comments
below) or additional guidance is required.

______	Not all tasks were evaluated on this assignment and an additional
assignment is needed to complete the evaluation.

______	The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks
for the position and needs further training in both required knowledge
and skills prior to additional assignment(s) as a trainee.

Recommendations:
________________________________________________________________________
______________

________________________________________________________________________
_______________________

Date: ____________________________ Evaluator’s initials:
________________________

Evaluator’s relevant agency certification or
rating:_____________________________________________________

#4	Evaluator’s name:

Incident/office title & agency:

Evaluator’s home unit address & phone:

Name and Location

of Incident or situation

(agency & area)	Incident Kind

(hazmat, tornado, flood, structural fire, wildfire, search & rescue,
etc.)	Number & Type of

Resources

Pertinent to

Trainee’s Position	Duration

(inclusive dates

in trainee status)

	The tasks initialed and dated by me have been performed under my
supervision in a satisfactory manner by the above named trainee. I
recommend the following for further development of this trainee.

______	The individual has successfully performed all tasks for the
position and should be considered for certification.

______	The individual was not able to complete certain tasks (comments
below) or additional guidance is required.

______	Not all tasks were evaluated on this assignment and an additional
assignment is needed to complete the evaluation.

______	The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks
for the position and needs further training in both required knowledge
and skills prior to additional assignment(s) as a trainee.

Recommendations:
________________________________________________________________________
______________

Date: ____________________________ Evaluator’s initials:
________________________

Evaluator’s relevant agency certification or
rating:_____________________________________________________

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