Radio Operator - RADO

REQUIRED TRAINING*

Introduction to ICS (I-100)

Basic ICS (I-200)

NIMS an Introduction (IS-700)

Radio Operator (J-158)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Successful position performance as a Radio Operator (RADO)

REQUIRED RECURRENT TRAINING

Agency Determined

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL

None Required

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY

Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO)

Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)

Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite

RECOMMENDED TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (L-180)

* If the RADO will be operating in the fire area of a wildland incident the following courses will need to be completed:

• Firefighter Training (S-130)

• Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)

• Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training (RT-130)

*This information is provided via the California Incident Command Certification System - Qualification Guide. Please visit the FIRESCOPE website for additional details.