Introduction to Firefighting: S190 S 130 Topics

FFT2- Fire Fighter Type 2- IPD

Incident Position Description

Firefighter Type 2 (Crewmember)

FFT2 Incident Position Description

The Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) serves on a hand crew, engine crew, or helitack crew, performing fire suppression and fuels management duties in adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions. The FFT2 has no supervisory responsibilities and is supervised by the Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) or a Single Resource Boss [Crew Boss (CRWB), Heavy Equipment Boss (HEQB), Engine Boss (ENGB), Felling Boss (FELB), Firing Boss (FIRB), or Helicopter Manager (HMGB)]. The FFT2 works in the Operations functional area.

The FFT2 performs position duties commensurate with Type 2 incident complexity and characteristics stated in the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book).

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Leadership Level 1, Follower (Provide Action)

For additional information review Level 1 description, expected behaviors and knowledge, suggested development goals, and self-study opportunities.

Prepare and Mobilize

Ensure individual readiness.
Obtain briefing from supervisor.

Supervise and Direct Work Assignments

Acquire, analyze, and use relevant situational information to make more informed decisions and take appropriate actions.
Adjust actions based on changing information and evolving situation awareness. Communicate changing conditions to supervisor.

Perform Firefighter Type 2-Specific Duties

Establish and maintain the physical fitness level necessary to effectively perform hard physical labor for extended periods under adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions.
Perform wildland fire and prescribed fire duties including suppression, preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up. Use standard firefighting tools such as pulaskis, shovels, McLeods, chainsaws, drip torches, and fusees to do this work.
Perform hand crew duties including packing heavy loads of fuel, food, water, and tools for miles over rough terrain in hot and smoky conditions to get to the work site.
Perform engine operations duties including running the pump, deploying hoselays, completing preventative engine maintenance checks, and effectively using water and additives.
Perform portable pump operator duties such as pump site selection, set up, and operation.
Support chainsaw operations.
Apply knowledge of fuels, terrain, weather, and fire behavior to decisions and actions.
Use Incident Command System (ICS) terminology, organization, and command structure.
Use and maintain personal protection equipment (PPE).
Follow crew standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ensure proper refurbishing and resupply of tools, vehicles, food, water and supplies.

Perform Fireline Duties

Use NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, to guide actions.
Look, listen, and learn. Ask questions when appropriate and ensure you understand instructions when they are given.
Ensure that instructions are clear and understood.
Be a student of fire. Observe interactions and operations to expand experience level.

Perform Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Duties

Conduct WUI operations according to guidelines stated in IRPG, incident-specific objectives and guidelines, and agency-specific guidance.

Communicate and Coordinate

Follow established processes and chain of command for collecting, producing, and distributing information.
Report any changes in fire behavior or hazardous conditions to supervisor.
Ensure basic understanding of multichannel radio operation. Use plain language and ICS terminology.
Participate in After Action Reviews (AAR).

Manage Risk

Operate within your skill level and limitations.
Apply the Risk Management Process as stated in the NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461:
- Identify hazards.
- Assess hazards.
- Develop controls and make risk decisions.
- Implement controls.
- Supervise and evaluate.
Report all accidents or injuries to supervisor.
Establish Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones (LCES) before they are needed, according to IRPG guidance.
Apply the Standard Firefighting Orders and Watch Out Situations to your assignment, as stated in the IRPG.
Use Look Up, Down and Around in the IRPG to help maintain situational awareness. Adjust actions accordingly.
Identify health and safety hazards from smoke and mitigate exposure as necessary (Smoke: Know the Risks module)
Comply with all safety practices and procedures.
Provide for health, safety, and welfare for self and those around you.

Document

Submit as required:
- SAFECOM.
- SAFENET.
- Agency-specific forms.
Crew Time Report (CTR), SF-261 (Watch: How to correctly fill out a CTR)

Demobilize

Receive and follow demobilization instructions from supervisor.

A Preparedness Guide for Firefighters and Their Families

https://fs-prod-nwcg.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/publication/pms600.pdf?VersionId=F2gJdZLTNcd7ceDW_o0fTeQb67IC0ymD

Intro students please download these things:

S 190 reference materials:

Humidity Psychometric Tables

https://www.frames.gov/documents/nwcg/fbfrg/us_2012_temp-rh-dewpoint-lookup-tables_fbfc.

PMS 425-1 Fire Weather

https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms425-1/fire-weather-pms-425-1

IRPG app download -Very handy reference tool (2022 version)

https://www.irpgapp.com/

2022 IRPG pdf.

https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms461.pd

10 and 18 reference tool

https://www.nwcg.gov/training/10-18-ref-tool.pdf

PMS 411- NWCG Standards for the M-2002 Fire Shelter

https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms411

2021 Fire Shelter Update and Reminders

https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/committee/docs/fsppes-2021-fire-shelter-training-reminders.pdf

Avenza app from google Play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Avenza

Avenza from Apple https://apps.apple.com/us/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049

Beyond the Powerpoint- We always strive to teach all topics included in course materials, however

some points might benefit from more time and emphasis and other topics might be very useful to include to prepare Intro students for an assignment. Here is a partial list of suggestions:

More Emphasis:

Risk Management with a flow chart of Situational Awareness: Look Up ,Down ,and Around factors;

Watch Out Situations: Fire Fighting Orders and LCES.

Heat Related Illness, Medical Emergency Planning and 8 Line Use.

Hazard of snags and rollers (If a Tree Falls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4cg5EaZ-qg )

Fitness training.

MIST. (NWCG video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQpHSSAVDCU )

Firefighting in the WUI. (Jack Cohen videos)

Being Fire Ready.

Additional topics:

Avenza use (plus map compass, and Public Land Survey System)

Lightning Safety (WFSTAR; When Lightning Strikes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ElFwENu-8&t=65s )