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Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal. Unit 2: Recommended and Required Training of the State Mobilization Responder. Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal. Unit Objectives. Discuss limits of activity/intervention based on training levels.
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Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Unit 2: Recommended and Required Training of the State Mobilization Responder
Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Unit Objectives • Discuss limits of activity/intervention based on training levels. • Discuss field training that may occur at the incident.
Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Training Requirements • WAC 296-305-05501 • “All members who engage in emergency operations shall be trained commensurate with their duties and responsibilities”. • Personnel can provide documentation of qualification through: • A current “Red Card”. • Signed letter from his/her Fire Chief.
Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Training Requirements • Strike Team/Task Force Leaders should be qualified in accordance with NWCG 310-1. • Personnel responding to a Forest Agency request (DNR, USFS, etc.),shall be qualified in accordance with NWCG 310-1 for the ICS position held. • Personnel requesting compensation above the level of Wildland FFT-2, must provide proof of qualification. • Incident Management Team members must be qualified in accordance with Section 10 of the Mobilization Plan.
Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Operating Environment • Potentially dangerous conditions. • 12 hour + shifts. • Hot and dirty. • Lack of communications to home. • Camp-type sleeping, eating and showering.
Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Limits of Activity • Permitted activities on Fire Mobilization will be based upon current training, experience and physical conditioning levels. • Personnel have the responsibility to deny an assignment that exceeds their training and/or experience level.
Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Field Training Opportunities Field training opportunities may be available for individuals that possess a Position Task Book (PTB), initiated by their home agency. To get the most out of your assignment: • Discuss your training needs with your supervisor early in the incident. • Check-in with the incident Training Specialist.