FIRE WARDEN

training which supports development of knowledge and skills as listed in the current PMS 310-1 is highly recommended.

It is required that Division employees complete a minimum of three separate training assignments before being recommended for certification. Trainees will submit the completed PTB to the Area Office for review by the Area FMO or designee, the submitted PTB will then be reviewed by the Utah Wildland Training Committee (UWTC). Once the PTB is certified, a copy of the front cover, the certification page and the evaluation pages will be attached to their IQS record and the original PTB will be returned to the trainee.

Task book submission for certification will be received through the form developed by the UWTC in the Training Toolbox website. The expected format is a PDF file with pages in order and the PTB checklist completed by the FMO included. During fire season electronic submissions will be reviewed the first Tuesday of the month electronically.

Each year up to two Area Offices and LPCC will undergo “Fire Readiness Reviews” involving the unit fire personnel and staff from the State Office Fire Program. A review of the Area training records is part of this process. The entire Division training file will be checked for accuracy every three years.

FIRE WARDEN

One of the responsibilities of the Fire Warden is to coordinate and supervise initial attack on unincorporated fires in their county or counties. This, by definition, is the position/qualification of Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4). Fire Wardens should be trained and certified at a minimum to meet the Engine Boss (ENGB) and ICT4 levels. Underfilled wardens should have an Individual Training Plan in place with these qualifications identified in a reasonable timeline.

ASSISTANT WARDEN Fire Wardens will make arrangements to provide a standby person when they are not available. This person must be qualified to carry out the duties of the Fire Warden in his/her absence. This person must be a red carded firefighter, preferably qualified at the Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) level or higher.

Area FMOs are responsible for ensuring that fire wardens in their areas meet all the necessary training standards when hired.