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.