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Note to trainers: This presentation is organized by the segments listed below. A black slide separates each segment.

Note to trainers: This presentation is organized by the segments listed below. A black slide separates each segment. The READ and Wilderness THSP positions in the ICS Qualifications and Training Roles and Responsibilities Duties and Expectations Guidelines for other duties

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  1. Note to trainers:This presentation is organized by the segments listed below. A black slide separates each segment. • The READ and Wilderness THSP positions in the ICS • Qualifications and Training • Roles and Responsibilities • Duties and Expectations • Guidelines for other duties • ROSS and GACC dispatching • Advice and lessons learned Revision of slide text and substitution of local images as needed is encouraged.

  2. Resource Advisor Wilderness Technical Specialist Position,Qualifications, and Duties

  3. Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications Objectives: Define the positions Resource Advisor (READ) Wilderness Technical Specialist (THSP) Review the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, and training Identify the Resource Advisor’s Guide to Wildland Fire Share examples, tips, and lessons learned

  4. The READ, THSP and the ICS

  5. Incident Qualification & Certification System (IQCS) http://iqcs.nwcg.gov • Standards for qualifications, training, and records for interagency fire positions • FS 5109 List: THSP positions • DoI 310 List: READ and THSP positions • No wilderness specialist identifier • No NWCG sponsored training or qualifications

  6. Resource Advisor • IQCS position code - READ • READs are designated by the agency administrator (line officer) • Agencies and regions, states or units may have specific requirements

  7. Resource Advisor (READ) is supported by NWCG publication: • Resource Advisor’s Guide to Wildland Fire 1/04 • (NIFC PMS 313, NFES 1831) • Contains descriptions of the general duties and responsibilities • Lists suggested minimums for: • Training • Qualifications

  8. READ Assignments The READ is designated by the agency administrator (line officer) but may be requested by the IC The READ is typically from the local unit but often Assistant READs from other units are assigned to work for a local Lead Resource Advisor The READ follows agency standard operating procedures during mobilization, the fire assignment, and demobilization.

  9. Technical Specialist • IQCS position code - THSP • THSPs are requested through the ordering system and may come from the local unit. • THSPs may work in support of READs or Agency Representative (AREP) • Agencies and regions, states or units may have specific requirements

  10. What is a Wilderness THSP ??? • A Technical Specialist (THSP) with WILDERNESS qualifications • Similar to a THSP who is a Biologist, Archaeologist, Hydrologist, etc. • Position currently not listed in IQCS

  11. Incident Command System Agency Administrator Agency Representative - AREP Lead Resource Advisor*- READ Asst. Resource Advisors - READ Incident Commander Safety Officer Technical Specialists *- THSP Public Information Logistics Finance Operations Plans * These positions may have additional subordinate field personnel to accompany fire crews in sensitive areas or to gather information for planning and evaluation purposes.

  12. What is aWildernessFire Resource Advisor (WRA) ??? • Not a position in IQCS listed position (DOI 310-1 or FS 5109) • No Wilderness READ position code • WRA is a common term used in some areas/regions but it’s not an official position in IQCS • Using the WRA term may cause problems with ordering and assignments to incidents

  13. READ/THSP Qualifications

  14. Resource Management Knowledge: Applied natural and cultural resource management Fire science, and history Wilderness resource values, protection needs, and stewardship objectives READ/THSP Qualifications

  15. Fire Management Knowledge Basic knowledge of both fire effects and fire suppression impacts. Basic understanding of the management for unplanned and planned ignitions and the appropriate management response. Working knowledge of the ICS (who does what on the IMT) READ/THSP Qualifications

  16. READ/THSP Training READ Training: No NWCG Training Course (as of 4/08) Some agency sponsored training Regions, forests, parks, BLM areas THSP Training No national Wilderness Technical Specialist training (as of 4/08) Wilderness READ/THSP Training Materials Fire Management Toolbox at: www.wilderness/net /toolboxes/

  17. READ/THSP Training To be line qualified: Resource Advisors should have: Training: Standards for Survival. I-100 – Introduction to ICS I-200 – Basic ICS S-130 – Basic Firefighting Training S-190 – Introduction to Fire Behavior Annual Wildland Fire Refresher Training Red Card

  18. Other Suggested Courses: I-300 – Incident Command System S-244 – Field Observer S-260 – Fire Business Management S-290 - Intermediate Fire Behavior (self study available) S-336 - Fire Suppression Tactics RX – 310 – Introduction to Fire Effects S-580 – Advanced Fire Use Applications WFDSS Workshop Fire in Ecosystem Management BAER and BAR Leave No Trace READ/THSP Training

  19. READ/THSP Qualifying Experience Experience in other fire positions One satisfactory training assignment (suggested) Resource and wilderness knowledge and experience

  20. READ Position Task Book (PTB) No standard NWCG Position Task Book Suggestion for READ/THSP trainees: A draft Task List (R3) may be found in: Wilderness Fire Management Toolbox at: http://www.wilderness.net/toolboxes/ Adapt and use the draft as needed to meet agency/unit requirements Use the PTB to learn the duties as a trainee Work as an Assistant READ/THSP until PTB is completed to learn: Credibility and effectiveness Safety

  21. READ/THSP Resource Management Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the area: Topographic features Critical areas Types of visitors and inhabitants Improvements, roads, etc. Vegetation types and conditions Natural processes Fire behavior Basic GPS and map reading skills.

  22. READ/THSP Knowledge of Local Resource - Skills and Abilities Knowledge of local land use plans and management, people, and politics International coordination near borders Knowledge of existing guidelines & policies related to significant natural & cultural resource management Cultural sensitivity – tribal relations

  23. READ/THSP Qualifications - Other Fitness Level: * Light: minimum suggested level for READ Arduous: suggested for maximum flexibility Meet the minimum physical fitness requirements of your unit. * May vary by agency and by region, state, or unit within the agency

  24. READs Are Not Always Line Qualified To go on the fire without other fire qualifications: Attend annual fire safety refresher (Standards for Survival). Pass the Work Capacity Test Carry a Red Card Wear PPE and carry a tool Be accompanied by someone who is line qualified

  25. Communication Skills Effective communication is essential. Incident Management Team (all levels) Agency administrator Internal agency coordination Public information Skills needed: Practice active listening Be concise and focused Lose the whining Keep the sincerity and passion

  26. Other READ Skills Think outside the box – be creative Provide feasible alternatives for consideration at the appropriate time Choose your battles carefully Be flexible when necessary Remember, it’s all about relationships

  27. READ and THSP Roles and Responsibilities

  28. READ/THSP Areas of Responsibility*: Pre-season planning Reconnaissance & Analysis Planning & Strategies Reports & Documentation Operations & Management * Resource Advisor’s Guide for Wildland Fire(2004) http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/RAguide_2004.pdf

  29. Duties and ResponsibilitiesREAD/THSP Assist with wilderness fire management during the pre-season by: attending appropriate meetings asking questions and participating in discussions being proactive to obtain and provide necessary information.

  30. READ/THSP DutiesPre-season Participate in Fire Management Planning: Fire Management Plan (FMP) revision process Planned ignition project planning 10YWSC Element 1 – Fire Management Utilize the Wilderness Checklist for Fire Management found in the Wilderness Fire management Toolbox at: http://www.wilderness.net/toolboxes/ Fire cache items for wilderness fires

  31. READ/THSP DutiesPre-season FOREST SERVICE Only - Participate in Fire Management Planning: 10YWSC Element 1 – Fire Management Review the objectives, accomplishment, and work remaining Utilize the Wilderness Checklist for Fire Management found in the Wilderness Fire management Toolbox at: http://www.wilderness.net/toolboxes/

  32. Specific READ/THSP DutiesPre-season Participate in fire management: clarify wilderness fire management objectives with ID team establish protocols and contacts for transmittal of information to IMT (i.e. listed species concerns, arch. sites, invasives etc.) create duty schedule for READ/THSPs and technical resource specialists Identify wilderness items for fire cache

  33. Other pre-season duties for the READ/THSP Identify Potential Fire Cache Items: Lightweight pumps on portable frames. Spill kits and containment systems for pumps. Log carriers & peavies for line construction and rehab. Fire pans for spike camps Bear proof food containers. Portable toilets. Scrim (ground cloth for high traffic spike camp areas) Bio-degradable flagging Other ideas or specific items for your area

  34. Specific READ/THSP DutiesPre-season Work with the Agency Administrator (line officer): Understand fire, wilderness, and other resource management objectives Identify READ roles Establish or review restrictions and process for analysis and approval of motorized equipment Prepare draft Delegation of Authority letter

  35. Specific READ/THSP DutiesPre-season • Delegation of Authority Letter to IMT • Insure that the Delegation of Authority letter includes: • READ identified and role defined • Management objectives for key wilderness resource concerns (structure protection, arch. sites, invasives, etc.) • Motorized equipment and aircraft use restrictions, approval process and authorities

  36. READ/THSP Duties on Incidents • IMT Briefing • Briefing Packet includes: • READ identified and role defined • Management objectives for key wilderness resource concerns (structure protection, arch. sites, invasives, etc.) • Motorized equipment and aircraft use restrictions, approval process and authorities

  37. READ/THSP Duties on Incidents The READ provides daily input to the Incident Commander (IC) or designee The main focus of the information is to assist in: development of fire management strategies and tactics minimizing or mitigating the expected impacts of fire and fire suppression actions upon natural and cultural resources

  38. Specific READ Duties On the Incident Analysis, Planning & Strategy Provide input to WFSA & WFIP Provide input in operational briefing, strategy, & planning meetings Gather & provide information for IAP Provides input on environmental restrictions Provide recommendations & standards for suppression rehabilitation Participate in team transition

  39. Specific READ Duties On the Incident Daily Operations & Documentation Provide input to daily validation of WFIP or WFSA Attend daily meetings Maintain communication with IC, IMT & AREP Serves as AREP as needed Present resource information at briefings Monitor implementation of protection & rehabilitation Gathers & documents damage to resources Recommend need for BAER team Complete daily unit log (ICS-214), CTR

  40. Specific READ Duties On the Incident Final Documentation Complete local reporting documentation for incident fire package and agency representative Do a READ After Action Review (AAR) and share the results with other READs

  41. READ/THSP Duties Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Liaison between Agency Administrator & BAER Team Technical advisor for local issues Wilderness resource specialist Maintains documentation for unit Motorized authorizations/reports for wilderness use

  42. Safety Precautions for the READ On the fire: Communicate with the team Get listed in the Incident Action Plan Check-in and out with Division Supervisor Follow the “10 Standard Fire Orders” Be aware of the “18 Situations That Shout Watch-out” Use LCES READ Duties - On the Incident

  43. LCES Lookouts Communications Escape Routes Safety Zones Safety Precautions for the READ

  44. Carry and use: A map & communication plan, IAP A programmable scanning radio Appropriate fire gear, including a tool Safety Precautions for the READ

  45. READ and THSP Duties Working with the IMT

  46. Incident Command System Organization Agency Administrator Incident Commander Safety Officer Public Information Plans Operations Logistics Finance

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