User:BisonChip/Fire Use Module

A Fire Use Module,

2 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Interagency Fire Use Module Program is to develop and provide self-sufficient, multi-skilled fire professionals with a primary commitment to wildland fire use.

3 PURPOSE The purpose of the Interagency Fire Use Module Program is to conduct operations involving fire use and wildland fire with expertise in the areas of fire monitoring, ignition, holding and suppression, prescribed fire preparation and implementation support, hazard fuels reduction, and fire effects monitoring.

SUPPORT 5.1 Fire Use Working Team (FUWT) The NWCG Fire Use Working Team (FUWT) has the primary responsibility to provide strategic oversight to the Interagency Fire Use Module Program. Proposed changes to policy and standards for the Interagency Fire Use Module Program are received by the FUWT from the Interagency Fire Use Module Steering Committee. The FUWT reviews and recommends changes in the Interagency Fire Use Module Program, and submits their recommendations for approval by the NWCG.

Interagency Availability of Fire Use Modules Fire Use Modules are available on an interagency basis for fire management assignments. Agencies can order FUM(s) to assist in burn preparation or hazard fuel reduction projects but should make assigned FUM(s) available to support fire use activities with fire on the ground unless the tasks being done are precursors to a priority project.

The following minimum standards apply: Standard FUM Qualified personnel available for dispatch 7-10 people (with a core of 4 regular module members who will work as a unit for 90 days). Personnel experience No more than 2 members with less than one season of wildland fire experience. Supervisory staff Permanently assigned CRWB or ENGB (or higher) to FUM (PFT or WAE) who will mobilize with the FUM. Availability period Minimum of 90 days annually. (Including required days off). Mobilization time Within 2 hours of receipt of resource order when on duty and 8 hours when off duty, during their availability period. Dispatch restrictions Determined by sponsoring agency. Assigned equipment Vehicles, hand tools, power saws and communications equipment configured for their needs (see equipment list section 6.8). Leadership depth Break down into at least two groups with minimum leadership being qualified single resource boss for each team. Logistical self-sufficiency Authorization to utilize credit card or agency purchasing authority.

Fire Use Module Minimum Qualifications: • (1 ) CRWB or ENGB - Single Resource Boss • (1) FIRB – Firing Boss (separate from CRWB/ENGB) • (1) ICT4 – Incident Commander Type 4 • (1) ICT5 – Incident Commander Type 5 (separate from single resource positions) • (2) FEMO – Fire Effects Monitor • (2) FFT1 - Advanced Firefighter (separate from single resource positions) • (2) FALB - Faller Class B • (1) HECM – Helicopter Crewmember • (2) Medical First Responder (or higher qualification)

Target Qualifications Tar get qualifications for each FUM are listed below (qualifications are not tied to a particular position within the FUM). All qualifications will adhere to the standards published in the NWCG NIIMS Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1. Incident qualifications will be pursued at the discretion of each FUM member and their supervisor.

Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) Prescribed Fire Burn Boss II (RXB2) Prescribed Fire Burn Boss III (RXB3) Fire Use Manager 2 (FUM2) Division Supervisor (DIVS) Task Force Leader (TFLD) Strike Team Leader (STCR) Helicopter Manager (HELM) Faller B/C with crosscut certification. GIS Specialist (GISS) Field Observer (FOBS) Resource Advisor (READ)

Fitness Goal As a part of fire line performance required of FUMs, the physical ability to perform arduous labor is critical to module morale, personal health and safety standards. All FUM personnel will strive to meet the following goals: 1.5 mile run in a time of 11:00 or less 45 sit-ups in 60 seconds 25 pushups in 60 seconds 7 pull-ups

Interagency Aerial Ignition Guide (http://www.nifc.gov/policies/guides.htm) Interagency Fire Use Module Field Guide (Available from NPS Fire Use Specialist, dan_buckley@nps.gov) Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG, NFES 1885) (http://www.nifc.gov/policies/ihog.htm) Interagency Hotshot Crew Operations Guide (http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/people/hotshots/IHC_Ops_Guide_revised-04_2.pdf) Interagency Prescribed Fire Planning and Implementation Procedures Guide (http://www.nifc.gov/fire_policy/rx/rxfireguide.pdf) Interagency Standards for Fire & Aviation Operations (“Red Book”) (http://www.nifc.gov/policies/red_book.htm) Interagency Strategy for the Implementation of Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy (http://www.nifc.gov/fire_policy/pdf/strategy.pdf) Modification of Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy Guidance (http://www.nifc.gov/fire_policy/mission/2008_mod_impl_fed_fire_policy.pdf) NPS Fire Use Module Operations Guide 2005 (Available from NPS Fire Use Specialist, dan_buckley@nps.gov) National Interagency Mobilization Guide, NFES 2092 (http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/mobguide/index.html) NWCG Fireline Handbook, PMS-410-1 (http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/large.html) NWCG Glossary of Wildland Fire Terminology, PMS 205 (http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/glossary/pms205.pdf) NWCG Initial Response Pocket Guide, PMS 461 (http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/nfes1077/nfes1077.pdf) NWCG Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook, PMS-902-1 (http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/large.html ) NWCG NIIMS Wildland Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1 (http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/docs/pms-310-1_2008.pdf) Review and Update of the 1995 Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy, January 2001. (http://www.nifc.gov/fire_policy/history/index.htm) Wildland Fire Use Implementation Procedures Reference Guide. (http://ww w.nifc.gov/fire_policy/pdf/wildland_fire_use_guide.pdf)