TFLD Qualification Requirements

Required Training

• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
• S-330, Task Force/Strike Team Leader

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEQ, STEN) (see note)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Task Force Leader (TFLD) Position Task Book, PMS 311-10

OR

• Satisfactory performance in any two Single Resource Boss positions (one must be CRWB or ENGB)
• AND Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Task Force Leader (TFLD) Position Task Book, PMS 311-10

OR

• Satisfactory performance in any two Strike Team Leader positions (STCR, STEQ, STEN) (see note)

Note: The Task Force Leader (TFLD) and Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEQ, STEN) PTBs are combined. However, the positions are not combined. Strike Team Leader tasks are completed only once. The required experience for TFLD must be met before completing additional TFLD tasks.

Exception: Once qualified as a Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEQ, or STEN), any additional Strike Team Leader qualification will also qualify the individual as Task Force Leader—without having to complete the Task Force Leader PTB.​

If a TFLD meets the prerequisite experience and qualifications of a STL, the appropriate STL qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a ‘verification/certification’ page of the TFLD PTB.”

These Positions Maintain Currency For TFLD

• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO) 
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
• Operations Section Chief Type 1 (OSC1)
• Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)
• Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEQ, STEN)
• Structure Protection Specialist (STPS)

TFLD Maintains Currency For These Positions

• Crew Representative (CREP)
• Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
• Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
• Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)
• Safety Officer Field (SOFF)
• Single Resource Boss including (ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, CRWB)
• Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEQ, STEN)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

• L-380, Fireline Leadership