The Type 4 Incident Commander directs incidents of relatively low complexity, including oversight of fire suppression actions.

Qualification, Training and Experience Requirements

Position requirements to qualify as an ICT4 trainee:

• Single Resource Boss (one of the following: HELB, CRWB, DOZB, ENGB, TRPB, but not FIRB)
• Firefighter Type 1/Squad Boss
• Firefighter Type 2

Minimum total training required to obtain ICT4 qualification:

• S-130/S190 Basic Firefighter and Introduction to Fire Behavior
• L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline (included in S-130)
• I-100 Introduction to ICS
• S-131 Advanced Firefighter
• S-133 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around
• S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander
• S-230 Crew Boss
• Engine Academy, or equivalent
• S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher

How to Be Designated an ICT4

To be qualified as an ICT4, complete the required training and position qualifications, and successfully complete an ICT4 task book. The ICT4 task book may be certified by the local Burn Boss or Fire Manager.

Last updated March 31, 2006.