Field Observer - FOBS

REQUIRED TRAINING

Field Observer (S-244)

Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)*

Basic Land Navigation (PMS-475)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Qualified as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

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Successful position performance as a Field Observer (FOBS)

REQUIRED RECURRENT TRAINING

Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training (RT-130)

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL

Arduous

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY

Situation Unit Leader (SITL)

Any Single Resource Boss (CRWB, HEQB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HMGB)

RECOMMENDED TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Display Processor (S-245)

GPS Training/Course

*  The online S-290 course does not meet the requirement for this position. Only the full NWCG OR SFT classroom version is acceptable.

*This information is provided via the California Incident Command Certification System - Qualification Guide. Please visit the FIRESCOPE website for additional details.