Module 1
What the Incident Qualification Card Is For
An Incident Qualification Card documents the wildland fire and prescribed fire positions a practitioner is currently qualified to perform. This tutorial walks the applicant through the basic request process, what documentation should be ready, and how to check position readiness before submitting a request.
Training
Upload course certificates and records that support the position requested.
Experience
Provide incident, prescribed fire, or project experience that supports position currency and competency.
Verification
Make sure task books, evaluations, fitness, and contact information are complete and current.
Important: Do not request a card until your documentation supports the position requested. Missing documents slow down review.
Module 2
Applicant Eligibility
Before starting the request, the applicant should confirm membership, identity information, training records, experience logs, and current fitness documentation are ready.
Clean Applicant Checklist
0 of 8 completeTip: A clean request packet should allow a reviewer to verify training, experience, task book completion, currency, and fitness without having to chase missing information.
Module 3
Required Documentation
Use this section as a document staging checklist before opening the request form or member portal.
Training Records
- Course certificates
- NWCG course records
- Equivalent training approvals, if applicable
- Annual refresher documentation
Experience Records
- Incident assignments
- Prescribed fire assignments
- Position performance documentation
- Evaluator or supervisor notes
Task Books
- Initiated task book
- Completed evaluator entries
- Final evaluator recommendation
- Certifying official approval, if applicable
Card Information
- Professional headshot
- Requested positions
- Fitness level
- Expiration or currency information
Module 4
How to Request a Card
1
Log in
Log in to your California Prescribed Fire Council member account or request portal.
2
Update profile
Confirm your name, email, phone, organization, mailing address, and headshot.
3
Select positions
Choose only the positions you are requesting for review and card issuance.
4
Upload documentation
Add certificates, task books, experience logs, RT-130, WCT, and other supporting records.
5
Review and submit
Confirm all requirements are included, then submit the request for review.
Module 5
Position Qualification Check-offs
These check-offs help applicants organize supporting documents by commonly requested prescribed fire positions. They are not a substitute for current agency or NWCG qualification standards.
FFT2 / Firefighter Type 2
FFT1 / Firefighter Type 1
ENGB / Engine Boss
CRWB / Crew Boss
FIRB / Firing Boss
RXB2 / Burn Boss Type 2
Module 6
Final Request Packet Review
Before submitting, build a clean packet that makes reviewer verification easy.
| Item | What the reviewer should be able to verify |
|---|---|
| Position requested | The exact qualification or trainee position being requested. |
| Training | Courses meet the requirement for the requested position. |
| Experience | Assignments support the position and show appropriate complexity. |
| Task book | Required tasks are evaluated, signed, and complete. |
| Currency and fitness | The applicant is current for the requested position and fitness level. |
| Headshot | The card can be produced using a clear, professional image. |
Best practice: Name files clearly, such as LastName_FFT1_TaskBook.pdf, LastName_RT130_2026.pdf, or LastName_WCT_Arduous.pdf.
Module 7
Check Your Knowledge
Use this short knowledge check to review the request process. Answers are randomized each time the page loads.
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