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  • FITCAT

    Competency code in IQCS for the NWCG Fitness Level. 

  • FMO/AFMO Role

    IQCS role that has limited IQCS access for viewing qualifications data and querying relevant reports, verifying position criteria have been met, ensuring qualifications criteria are maintained, and determining workforce analytics needs for the affected unit. Those assigned this role are often the Certifying Official or other supervisors (e.g. Agency, Regional/Geographic Area, FMO, AFMO) who are normally responsible for the incident qualifications for their organization.

    See IQCS Role Matrix for specific page access. 

  • Fuel Model

    The fuel model which best represents the primary carrier of the fire for the reporting period. Valid values are one of the 13 fuel models described for Block 29 of the ICS209 User Manual.

  • Fire Size Class

  • Federal Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement

    The Federal Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement includes federal agency-sponsored positions that are not included in the NWCG PMS 310-1 but are frequently used on wildland fire incidents. Positions and associated requirements listed in this supplement have been approved for inclusion by representatives from their respective agencies. This supplement lists established minimum requirements for training, experience, physical fitness level, and currency standards for all participating agencies. These positions include training to meet NIMS requirements.

  • Fire & Aviation Application Information (FAM-IT)

    See: FAM-IT Portal

    The FAM-IM Portal brings together interagency applications, tools and user support services to support Federal, State, and Local government agencies which provide support for all wildfires and other incidents. This portal provides access to the FAM-IM's portfolio of applications and provides a consolidated repository of application information, technical notes, user guides, training materials, and other documents.

  • First Name

    A code that indicates the fitness level of a human resource.

    See: NWCG Data Standard

  • Fitness Level

    A code that indicates the fitness level of a human resource.

    See: NWCG Data Standard