Task Force Leader - TFLD

REQUIRED TRAINING

intermediate ICS (I-300)

National Response Framework (IS-800.b)

Wildland Firefighting – Firing Operation (CA-219)

Basic Air Operations (S-270) Intermediate Fire Behavior (S-290)*

FIRESCOPE All Hazard Task Force/Strike Team Leader (AH-330)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Qualified as any Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEQ, STEN)

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Successful position performance as a Task Force Leader (TFLD)

OR

Qualified in any two Single Resource Boss positions (one must be CRWB OR ENGB)

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Qualified as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)

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Successful position performance as a Task Force Leader (TFLD)

REQUIRED RECURRENT TRAINING

Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training (RT-130)

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL

Arduous

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY

Division Group Supervisor (DIVS)

Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)

Any Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEQ, STEN)

Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)

Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite

RECOMMENDED TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Demonstrated Knowledge of Certifications Qualifications Systems

Fireline Leadership (L-380)

*   The online NWCG S-290 course does not meet the requirement for this position. Only the full NWCG OR SFT classroom version is acceptable.

Note: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEQ, STEN) PTBs are combined. However, the positions are not combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The Required Experience for TFLD must be met prior to completing additional TFLD tasks.

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