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Fire Manager
Burn Boss (RxB2)
Incident Commander
Type 4 (ICT4)
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   Incident Commander Type 4

The Type 4 Incident Commander directs incidents of relatively low complexity, including oversight of fire suppression actions. Resource levels vary from single to multiple resource teams from local sources; Incident is typically limited to one operational period in the control phase; and organization is often Ad hoc and associated with initial attack situations.

Responsibility and Authority

  • Leads all Type 4 incident activities, including developing strategies/tactics in unfolding circumstances, deploying and releases resources, and effectively transfering command of an incident as appropriate
  • If first IC on scene, will assume duties of initial attack IC for unplanned fires
  • May serve as a course instructor for entry to mid-level wildland fire courses

    How to become a Type 4 Incident Commander

    A Trainee must meet prerequisite experience, physical fitness and Required Training listed below, and complete the NWCG ICT4 Position Task Book (PTB) as a trainee on multiple wildfire assignments.

    Prerequisite experience to qualify as a ICT4 Trainee:

    Firing Boss (FIRB), and one additional Single Resource Boss (Engine Boss is prefered)

    Minimum Required Physical Fitness: Arduous

    Required Training:

  • S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander

    • Other Training which supports development of knowledge and skills:

  • S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
  • S-270 Basic Air Operations

    Position Task Book:

    Local Conservancy Burn Boss or Fire Manager may Initialize and Agency Certify the ICT4 PTB. The Fire Management Coordinator must Initialize and Agency Certify all task books for a designated Fire Manager.

    Position Currency

    To remain qualified as a Type 4 IC:

  • Complete Recurrent Training- RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher, and Basic First Aid refresher (typically every 2-3 years)
  • Complete annual fitness testing
  • Successfully perform the ICT4 position (or a higher position such as ICT3, DIVS, or RXB2) on a prescribed burn or wildfire within a five (5) year timeframe

    Position Documentation

    A Type 4 IC is responsible for maintaining awarded training certificates, Position Task Books, fitness test documentation, and a log or record of their wildland fire experience. The Conservancy may retain copies of these documents in a state or local office in support of a trainee's development or while maintaining a qualified individual's information in the IQCS database.

    Last updated May 20, 2011.

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