1. R8 Rx Burn Workshop 11/29-12/3/04 Task Book Evaluations and Critique TASK BOOK ASSIGNED TO: INDIVIDUAL’S NAME, DUTY STATION, AND PHONE NUMBER TASK BOOK INITIATED BY: OFFICIAL’S NAME, TITLE, DUTY STATION, AND PHONE NUMBER LOCATION AND DATE THAT TASK BOOK WAS INITIATED The material contained in this book accurately defines the performance expected of the position for which it was developed. This task book is approved for use as a position qualification document in accordance with the instructions contained herein. Johnny Lindsey & Teresa Williamson

2. Expectations What do you expect from this session? What questions do you have? What experience do you have with taskbooks? What is your units redcard qualification certification process?

3. Objectives Emphasize R8 direction on RX fire task book certification process Review training and experience requirements for Rx fire positions and compare Type burn boss required to accomplish project Qualification updates determined from NTWT meeting October 25, 2004.

4. When FSH 5109.17 changes or is updated, what happens? Example 1 - Individual completes required training for RXB2, TB is issued May 03, FSH 5109.17 new issuance July 03 requires additional training, what happens? Reference FSH 5109.17, Section 22, Paragraph 5

5. continued Example 2 - Individual completes required training for RXB2, TB is issued May 02, FSH, has TB evaluations completed except for one last evaluation assignment to compete TB however there is a new issuance of FSH 5109.17 that requires additional training, what happens? Reference FSH 5109.17, Section 22, Paragraph 5

6. Emphasis on Redcard committee review of RXB2 and 1 task books Complete all required (level 1) training before task book is issued. Final evaluator provides recommendation for certification. Redcard committee reviews task book, and makes recommendation for certification. Recommendation should be in writing using training certification form used by Incident training Specialists

7. Complexity rating Rx fire complexity analysis rates burns as high, moderate or low; how does that equate to RXB1, RXB2, & RXB3 burn bosses. R8 5140.31 Section 9, draft states –Low=RXB3 or higher –Moderate=RXB2 or higher –High=RXB1 or Fire Use Manager

8. Minimum Qualifications for Preparation, Technical Review, Approval, and Execution of Prescribed Fire Burn Plans Complexity Level LowModerateHigh AuthorRxB2 RxPL Technical ReviewerRxB2RxB1 Approval Forest Supervisor, or District Rangers to whom the authority has been individually delegated by the Forest Supervisor. Same ExecutionRxB3RxB2RxB1

9. Proposed qualifications New qualifications have been established but will not be available until January, 2005 in print per Tim Sexton.

10. Taskbook Critique 1.Completed task book submitted to Unit Redcard Certification committee along with certification written recommendation form unit and final evaluator. 2.RC committee reviews candidates training and experience records 3.Certifies or makes written recommendation for additional assignments or training.

11. Task Book Certification EVALUATOR DO NOT COMPLETE THIS UNLESS YOU ARE RECOMMENDING THE TRAINEE FOR CERTIFICATION VERIFICATION / CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETED TASK BOOK FOR THE POSITION OF FINAL EVALUATOR’S VERIFICATION I verify that all tasks have been performed and are documented with appropriate initials. I also verify that __________________________________________________________ has performed as a trainee and should therefore be considered for certification in this position. _______________________________________________________________________ FINAL EVALUATOR’S SIGNATURE AND DATE _______________________________________________________________________ EVALUATOR’S PRINTED NAME, TITLE, DUTY STATION, AND PHONE NUMBER AGENCY CERTIFICATION I certify that _____________________________________________________________ has met all requirements for qualification in this position and that such qualification has been issued. _____________________________________________________________________________ CERTIFYING OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE AND DATE _____________________________________________________________________________ CERTIFYING OFFICIAL’S NAME, TITLE, DUTY STATION, AND PHONE NUMBER

12. Evaluation Records TNSP 4 Trainee exit interview TNSP 5 Home unit recommendation

13. Incident Trainee Exit Review Trainee:_______________________________________________________________ Trainee Position:________________________________________________________ Trainer/Evaluator: ______________________________________________________ Training Specialist:______________________________________________________ Incident Name/Number:__________________________________________________ 1. Is this your first assignment in this position?________________________________ 2. Do you feel you benefitted from this assignment? (Explain) ____________________________________________________________________ 3. Would you prefer another trainee assignment at this level?____________________ 4. Comments regarding your incident supervisor/trainer. (assistance, ability, knowledge of position, and so forth) __________________________________________________________________ 5. Did you receive a final performance evaluation? [ ] Yes [ ] No Employee/Trainee Signature:______________________________________________ FORM TNSP-4

14. Home unit recommendation DATE:________________________________________________________________ SUBJECT: Home Unit Letter TRAINEE NAME:_______________________________________________________ TO:__________________________________________________________________ The individual listed above has participated in a training assignment as:____________ ICS Trainee Position:____________________________________________________ Incident: The enclosed training forms are the records of the training assignment. The recommendations given are those of the Training Specialist who was assigned to the incident, with input from the trainee and the trainer/evaluator of the position. It is the responsibility of the home unit to insure the assignment is properly credited and the Interagency Qualification Record is updated, per agency certification standards.

15. CONT’D The recommendation for this trainee is: _____ A. The individual has successfully performed all tasks for the position and should be considered for certification. _____ B. The individual was not able to complete certain tasks (comments below) or additional guidance is required. _____ C. Not all tasks were evaluated on this assignment and an additional assignment is needed to complete the evaluation. _____ D. The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks for the position and needs all future training (both required and knowledge and skills needed) prior to additional assignment(s) as a trainee. _____ E. Other:_______________________________________________________ If this recommendation indicated that the individual has “successfully performed all tasks for the position and should be considered for certification,” the final certification takes place with the local unit. If this recommendation indicated that “not all tasks were evaluated on this assignment” it is the responsibility of the local unit to determine if all tasks have been completed with other assignments and provide that information to the local units for final certification. If additional training or trainee experience is indicated, efforts should be made to accomplish the necessary tasks before the benefits of this incident training assignment are diminished. Training Specialist:______________________________________________________ FORM TNSP-5

16. Task Book Certifier Honesty Integrity Good Ole Boy System No Assumptions Must see to believe

17. Objectives Emphasize R8 direction on RX fire task book certification process Review training and experience requirements for Rx fire positions and compare Type burn boss required to accomplish project Proposed qualification updates determined from NTWT meeting October 25, 2004.