The Engine Operator (ENOP) drives, maintains, and uses an engine (usually smaller than Type 5) in prescribed fire and other wildland fire operations. The ENOP position affords field experience in the operation of wildland fire engines for some personnel before taking on the role of an Engine Boss. The ENOP is not a prerequisite to any Single Resource Boss position.

How to become an Engine Operator

An Engine Operator must complete the ENOP Position Task Book as a trainee on multiple fires.

Required Training:

None.

Other Training (not required) which supports development of knowledge and skills:

Required experience:
Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

Minimum Required Physical Fitness:
Moderate

Position Currency

To remain qualified as an Engine Operator:

• Complete Recurrent Training- RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Online refresher recording is found here Recording - Annual RT-130
• Complete annual Physical Fitness testing
• Successfully perform the position (or Firefighter Type 1, or Engine Boss) within a five (5) year time frame

Position Documentation

An Engine Operator is responsible for maintaining a copy of their psotition task book, including evaluations and performance records. The Conservancy may retain copies of these documents in a state or local office for documenting an individual's information in the IQCS database.

Last updated January 14, 2021.