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CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for FEMA US&R Task Force Logistics Positions 208 FEMA US&R Task Force Communications Specialist (FCOM)
Required Training
 General training requirements
 FEMA US&R Communications Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code:
9P4531)
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 Discipline specific per FEMA TPAM/NFPA Appendix‐A, Annual Refresher Training Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Communications Unit Leader (S‐358)
OR
 All‐Hazards Position Specific Communications Unit Leader (E/L‐969), which is currently required for IST Communications Unit Leader position
AND
 FEMA US&R Communications Specialist ‐ Networking Workshop (Course Code:
9P4540)
 Incident Communications Technician (S‐258)
 Advanced Communications Specialist Qualification Course (Course Code: ACOM US&R), which is a MERS qualification process
 FEMA US&R Response System Communications Specialist Course (2005 or later version) including the Non‐Disclosure of Sensitive Information Training  Meet the requirements of FEMA US&R Rescue Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for FEMA US&R Task Force Logistics Positions 209 FEMA US&R Logistics Specialist (FLOG)
Required Training
 General training requirements
 FEMA US&R Logistics Team Training ‐ Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P4131)  Forklift Training Course (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178)
 DOT Hazardous Materials Handler/Packer/Labeler Course (49 CFR, Part 172.704) Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 Discipline specific per FEMA TPAM/NFPA Appendix‐A, Annual Refresher Training Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  NWCG Ordering Manager (J‐252)
 NWCG Receiving and Distribution Manager (J‐253)
 NWCG Base Camp Manager (J‐254)
 NWCG Equipment Manager (J‐255)
 NWCG Security Manager (J‐259)
 Complete and maintain certification as a Certifying Official for Transportation Requirements and Regulations – Air and Ground
o International Air Transport Association (IATA)
o Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
 Meet the requirements of FEMA US&R Rescue Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Forces 210 Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Forces

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Forces 211 Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Forces General Training Requirements
 Meet the physical requirements of the sponsoring agency with or without accommodations
 Possess a knowledge of technical search and rescue operations  Complete initial blood‐borne pathogen training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030/CCR Title 8 Section 5193
 Maintain current inoculations for AHJ
 Be able to function safely at heights and on or around rubble  Complete critical incident stress awareness training and be aware of the signs, symptoms, and corrective measures of critical incident stress syndrome  Understand and adhere to safe working practices and procedures as required in the urban disaster environment
 Have a working knowledge of the California’s US&R Response System, organizational structure, operating procedures, safety practices, terminology, communications protocols as well as knowledge of all US&R and technical rescue equipment of assigned unit
 Complete the First Responder Operational Level for Hazardous Materials as per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response/CCR Title 8 Section 5192
 Be currently certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ‐ Basic Life Support  Have a working knowledge of the Incident Command System including successful completion of I‐100 and I‐200 and the online courses IS‐700 and IS‐800  Complete initial and refresher training as required for respiratory protection training as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)/CCR Title 8 Section 5144(F)(e)  Complete the FEMA Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment Course  Complete the appropriate training and Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) in NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications and NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents Note: These may be considered for qualification in place of the SFT course for meeting the training requirements for specific positions
 Complete search and data collection awareness level training Note: The authority having jurisdiction shall assure that the individual meets or exceeds the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) outlined in this document under the system position requirements.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Command Positions 212 Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force
Command Positions

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Command Positions 213 Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Command Positions
California Regional US&R Task Force Leader (RTFL)
Required Training
 General training requirements
 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS‐300)  Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff (ICS‐400)  California RTFL course or FEMA US&R Task Force Leader – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P7131)
 AH‐330 All Risk Task Force/Strike Team Leader
 Current certification as a California Emergency Medical Technician Required Experience
 CICCS or NWCG Strike Team Leader Qualification or Certified Trainee Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030) Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 FTFL, TFLD, STEN, ISTL, ISTD
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Regional Technical Search Specialist
OR
 FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code:
9P1231)
 All‐Hazards Position Specific Operations Section Chief (E/L‐958) OR
 AR‐430 Operations Section Chief
 All‐Hazards Position Specific Division Group Supervisor (E/L‐960) OR
 AR‐339 Division Group Supervisor
AND
 Meet the requirements of Regional Rescue Specialist
 FEMA US&R Planning Team Training – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P6131)  All‐Hazards Position Specific Incident Commander (E/L‐950)  All‐Hazards Position Specific Planning Section Chief (E/L‐962)  Basic Air Operations (S‐270)
Note: For SFT courses that have been updated or changed, previous courses that have been taken may be historically recognized.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Command Positions 214 California Regional US&R Safety Officer (RSOF)
Required Training
 All‐Hazards Position Specific Safety Officer (E/L‐954) OR
 Safety Officer (S‐404)
OR
 FEMA US&R Safety Officer (Course Code: 9P7231)
AND
 General training requirements
 Meet the requirements of Regional Rescue Specialist
 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS‐300) Required Experience
 Current certification as a California Emergency Medical Technician Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030) Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 RSTM, RRTM, RHTM, FSTM, FRTM, FHTM
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Regional Technical Search Specialist
OR
 FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P1231) AND
 Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist (HERS) (Course Code: 9P2731)  California RTFL course or FEMA US&R Task Force Leader – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P7131)
 FEMA US&R Planning Team Training – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P6131)  Type 3 All‐Hazards Incident Management Course (USFA O‐305) Note: For SFT courses that have been updated or changed, previous courses that have been taken may be historically recognized.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Command Positions 215 California Regional US&R Hazardous Materials Specialist (RHMS) Required Training
 General training requirements
 Meet and maintain the requirements as a certified Hazardous Materials Technician as per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response/CCR Title 8 Section 5192
 Meet and maintain the AHJ competencies in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 472 Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents to the level of Hazardous Materials Technician
 Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
 Meets the CAL FIRE, State Fire Training requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications for:
o Rope Rescue Awareness Operations
o Rope Rescue Technician
o Structural Collapse Specialist 1
o Confined Space Rescue Operations‐Technician
Required Experience
 Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2), or equivalent Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030) Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  WMD Radiological/Nuclear for Hazardous Material Course (PER‐241), US Department of Energy National Security Administration, Nevada Test Site  WMD Hazardous Materials Technician Training (HT) Course (PER‐261), Centers for Domestic Preparedness, Anniston, Alabama
 Meets the CAL FIRE, State Fire Training requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications for:
o Structural Collapse Specialist 2
o Trench Rescue Technician
o Rope Rescue Technician
Note: For SFT courses that have been updated or changed, previous courses that have been taken may be historically recognized.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Command Positions 216 California Regional US&R Logistics Specialist (RLOG)
Required Training
 General training requirements
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 None
Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  FEMA Logistics Specialist Course
 NWCG Logistics Courses: S‐354, S‐355, S‐357, E/L‐970, E/L‐971, E/L‐967  Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
 Meets the CAL FIRE, State Fire Training requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications for:
o Rope Rescue Awareness Operations
o Structural Collapse Specialist 1 and 2
o Confined Space Rescue Operations‐Technician
o Trench Rescue Technician
o Rope Rescue Technician
Note: For SFT courses that have been updated or changed, previous courses that have been taken may be historically recognized.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Rescue Positions 217 Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force
Rescue Positions

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Rescue Positions 218 Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Rescue Positions
California Regional US&R Rescue Team Manager (RRTM)
Required Training
 General training requirements
 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS‐300)  Meet the requirements of Regional Rescue Specialist
 Current certification as a California Emergency Medical Technician Required Experience
 Regional Rescue Squad Officer (RRSO)
Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030) Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Regional Technical Search Specialist Course, or FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P1231)
 Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff (ICS‐400)  Heavy Equipment Rigging Specialist (HERS) (Course Code: 9P2731)  Regional Task Force Leader or FEMA US&R Task Force Leader – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P7131)
 FEMA Plans Team Manager Course
 Basic Air Operations (S‐270)
 Meets the CAL FIRE, State Fire Training requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications for:
o Water Rescue Technician
o Watercraft Rescue Technician
Note: For SFT courses that have been updated or changed, previous courses that have been taken may be historically recognized.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Rescue Positions 219 California Regional US&R Rescue Squad Officer (RRSO)
Required Training
 General training requirements
 Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2), or equivalent
 Meet the requirements of Regional Rescue Specialist
 Current certification as a California Emergency Medical Technician Required Experience
 Regional Rescue Specialist (RRSP)
Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030) Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Regional Technical Search Specialist Course, or FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P1231), or equivalent  Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS‐300)  Basic Air Operations (S‐270)
 Meets the CAL FIRE, State Fire Training requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications for:
o Water Rescue Technician
o Watercraft Rescue Technician
o Animal Technical Rescue Technician
Note: For SFT courses that have been updated or changed, previous courses that have been taken may be historically recognized.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Rescue Positions 220 California Regional US&R Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist (RHER) Required Training
 General training requirements
 Meet the requirements of Rescue Specialist (RRSP) or (FRSP)  Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist (HERS) (Course Code: 9P2731) Required Experience
 Experience in the heavy construction field, such as heavy equipment operator, crane operator, iron worker, rigger, or another applicable field OR
 Minimum of three years’ experience as a Rescue Specialist per Sponsoring Agency verification
Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030) Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  N/A
Note: For SFT courses that have been updated or changed, previous courses that have been taken may be historically recognized.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Rescue Positions 221 California Regional US&R Rescue Specialist (RRSP)
Required Training
 General training requirements
 Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1), or equivalent
 Meets the CAL FIRE, State Fire Training requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications for:
o Rope Rescue Awareness Operations
o Rope Rescue Technician
o Structural Collapse Specialist 1 and 2
o Confined Space Rescue Technician
o Trench Rescue Technician
o Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician
o Machinery Rescue Technician
 Current certification as a California Emergency Medical Technician Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030) Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Regional Technical Search Specialist Course, or FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P1231), or equivalent  Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS‐300)  Basic Air Operations (S‐270)
 Meets the CAL FIRE, State Fire Training requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications for:
o Water Rescue Technician
o Watercraft Rescue Technician
o Animal Technical Rescue Technician
o Tower Rescue Technician
o Heavy Vehicle Rescue Technician
Note: For SFT courses that have been updated or changed, previous courses that have been taken may be historically recognized.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Rescue Positions 222 California Regional US&R Paramedic (REMP)
Required Training
 General training requirements
 Meet the requirements of Rescue Specialist (RRSP) or (FRSP)  Current certification as a California Emergency Medical Technician Required Experience
 Minimum of one year’s experience as a licensed and operational paramedic Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030) Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Fireline EMT/Paramedic (S‐223)
 Basic Air Operations (S‐270)
 Regional Technical Search Specialist Course, or FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P1231), or equivalent  FEMA US&R Medical Team Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P3131)  Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS‐300)  Meets the CAL FIRE, State Fire Training requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications for:
o Water Rescue Technician
o Watercraft Rescue Technician
o Animal Technical Rescue Technician
o Tower Rescue Technician
o Heavy Vehicle Rescue Technician
Note: For SFT courses that have been updated or changed, previous courses that have been taken may be historically recognized.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Search Positions 223 Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force
Search Positions

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Search Positions 224 Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Search Positions
California Regional US&R Search Team Manager (RSTM)
Required Training
 General training requirements
 Regional Technical Search Specialist Course, or FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P1231)
 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS‐300)  Meet the requirements of Rescue Specialist (RRSP) or (FRSP)  Current certification as a California Emergency Medical Technician Required Experience
 Qualified as Regional or FEMA Technical Search Specialist (RTSS) or (FTSS) Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030) Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff (ICS‐400)  Regional Task Force Leader or FEMA US&R Task Force Leader – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P7131)
 FEMA US&R Canine Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P1331)  Wide Area Search Course (Course Code: TEEX PER‐213)
 Meets the CAL FIRE, State Fire Training requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications for:
o Water Rescue Technician
Note: For SFT courses that have been updated or changed, previous courses that have been taken may be historically recognized.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Search Positions 225 California Regional US&R Technical Search Specialist (RTSS) Required Training
 General training requirements
 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS‐300)  Regional Technical Search Specialist Course, or FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P1231)
 Meet the requirements of Rescue Specialist (RRSP) or (FRSP)  Current certification as a California Emergency Medical Technician Required Experience
 Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030) Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff (ICS‐400)  FEMA US&R Canine Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P1331)  Wide Area Search Course (Course Code: TEEX PER‐213)
 Meets the CAL FIRE, State Fire Training requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications for:
o Water Rescue Technician

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Planning Positions 226 Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force
Planning Positions

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Planning Positions 227 Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Planning Positions
California Regional US&R Planning Team Manager (RPTM)
Required Training
 FEMA US&R Planning Team Training – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P6131) OR
 All‐Hazards Position Specific Planning Section Chief (E/L‐962) AND
 General training requirements
 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS‐300)  Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff (ICS‐400) Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030) Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Regional Task Force Leader or FEMA US&R Task Force Leader – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P7131)
 Wide Area Search Course (Course Code: TEEX PER‐213)
 Type 3 All‐Hazards Incident Management Course (USFA O‐305)  All‐Hazards Position Specific Situation Unit Leader (E/L‐964)  All‐Hazards Position Specific Resource Unit Leader (E/L‐965)

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Regional US&R Task Force Planning Positions 228 California Regional US&R Technical Information Specialist (RTIS) Required Training
 General training requirements
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030) Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Regional Technical Search Specialist Course, or FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P1231)
OR
 FEMA US&R Planning Team Training – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P6131) AND
 Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
 Meet the requirements of Rescue Specialist (RRSP) or (FRSP)  Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS‐300)  Field Observer (S‐244)
 GIS Specialist for Incident Management (S‐341)
 Display Processor (S‐245)
 All‐Hazards Position Specific Situation Unit Leader (E/L‐964)  All‐Hazards Position Specific Resource Unit Leader (E/L‐965)

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Swiftwater/Flood Positions 229 Qualifications for Swiftwater/Flood Positions

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Swiftwater/Flood Positions 230 Qualifications for Swiftwater/Flood Positions
Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Technician (SWRT)
Required Training
 General training requirements
 Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1), or equivalent
 Helicopter Awareness Training per AHJ
 Meets the CAL FIRE, State Fire Training requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications for:
o Rope Rescue Awareness Operations
o Rope Rescue Technician
o Trench Rescue Technician
o Confined Space Rescue Operations‐Technician
o Structural Collapse Specialist 1 and 2
o Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician
o Water Rescue Technician
 Current certification as a California Emergency Medical Technician Required Experience
 Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2), or equivalent
Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030)  Annual demonstration of swimming proficiency pool swim evaluation o Minimum 500 yards in 19 minutes or International Association Dive and Rescue Specialist (IADRS) Watermanship evaluation per NFPA 2500  NFPA 2500 annual and triennial refresher training
o Annual refresher of related search and rescue skills and abilities in water environments per NFPA 2500
o Refresher of rescue skills in moving water by functioning in this position during an operational incident, planned event, participation in exercise, drill, or simulation once every three years or at the determination of AHJ Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Regional Technical Search Specialist Course, or FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P1231)
Note: For SFT courses that have been updated or changed, previous courses that have been taken may be historically recognized.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for California Swiftwater/Flood Positions 231 Swiftwater/Flood Search and Boat Operator (SWBO)
Required Training
 General training requirements
 Meet the requirements of Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Technician  Meets the CAL FIRE, State Fire Training requirements of NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications for:
o Watercraft Rescue Technician
Required Experience
 Meet the requirements of Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Technician Required Recurrent Training
 Annual refresher requirements
o First responder operations level for hazardous materials (OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.120)
o Respiratory protection training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (k)) o Blood‐borne pathogen training (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030)  Annual demonstration of swimming proficiency pool swim evaluation o Minimum 500 yards in 19 minutes or International Association Dive and Rescue Specialist (IADRS) Watermanship evaluation per NFPA 2500  NFPA 2500 annual and triennial refresher training
o Annual refresher of related search and rescue skills and abilities in water environments per NFPA 2500
o Refresher of rescue skills in moving water by functioning in this position during an operational incident, planned event, participation in exercise, drill, or simulation once every three years or at the determination of AHJ Physical Fitness Level
 Arduous
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  Regional Technical Search Specialist Course, or FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist – Instructor‐Led Training (Course Code: 9P1231), or equivalent Note: For SFT courses that have been updated or changed, previous courses that have been taken may be historically recognized.

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 232 Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident
Command Positions

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 233 Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions Haz Mat Group Supervisor
Required Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Haz Mat Assistant Safety Officer
 Haz Mat Entry Leader
 Haz Mat Decontamination Leader
 Haz Mat Site Access Control Leader
 Haz Mat Refuge Area Manager
 Haz Mat Safe Refuge Area Manager
 Technical Specialist Haz Mat Reference
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
 CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 234 Haz Mat Assistant Safety Officer
Required Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Haz Mat Group Supervisor
 Haz Mat Entry Leader
 Haz Mat Decontamination Leader
 Haz Mat Site Access Control Leader
 Haz Mat Refuge Area Manager
 Haz Mat Safe Refuge Area Manager
 Technical Specialist Haz Mat Reference
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 Hazardous Materials Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism for Technical Specialist  CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 235 Haz Mat Entry Leader
Required Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Haz Mat Group Supervisor
 Haz Mat Assistant Safety Officer
 Haz Mat Decontamination Leader
 Haz Mat Site Access Control Leader
 Haz Mat Refuge Area Manager
 Haz Mat Safe Refuge Area Manager
 Technical Specialist Haz Mat Reference
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
 CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 236 Haz Mat Decontamination Leader
Required Training
 CSTI First Responder Operations Decontamination
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI First Responder Operations‐Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Haz Mat Group Supervisor
 Haz Mat Assistant Safety Officer
 Haz Mat Entry Leader
 Haz Mat Site Access Control Leader
 Haz Mat Refuge Area Manager
 Haz Mat Safe Refuge Area Manager
 Technical Specialist Haz Mat Reference
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
• CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 237 Haz Mat Site Access Control Leader
Required Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Haz Mat Group Supervisor
 Haz Mat Assistant Safety Officer
 Haz Mat Entry Leader
 Haz Mat Refuge Area Manager
 Haz Mat Safe Refuge Area Manager
 Technical Specialist Haz Mat Reference
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
 CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 238 Haz Mat Refuge Area Manager
Required Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Haz Mat Group Supervisor
 Haz Mat Assistant Safety Officer
 Haz Mat Entry Leader
 Haz Mat Decontamination Leader
 Haz Mat Site Access Control Leader
 Haz Mat Safe Refuge Area Manager
 Technical Specialist Haz Mat Reference
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
 CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 239 Haz Mat Safe Refuge Area Manager
Required Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Haz Mat Group Supervisor
 Haz Mat Assistant Safety Officer
 Haz Mat Entry Leader
 Haz Mat Decontamination Leader
 Haz Mat Site Access Control Leader
 Haz Mat Refuge Area Manager
 Technical Specialist Haz Mat Reference
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
 CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 240 Technical Specialist Haz Mat Reference
Required Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Haz Mat Group Supervisor
 Haz Mat Assistant Safety Officer
 Haz Mat Entry Leader
 Haz Mat Decontamination Leader
 Haz Mat Site Access Control Leader
 Haz Mat Refuge Area Manager
 Haz Mat Safe Refuge Area Manager
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
 CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 241 Haz Mat Technician
Required Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Haz Mat Group Supervisor
 Haz Mat Assistant Safety Officer
 Haz Mat Entry Leader
 Haz Mat Decontamination Leader
 Haz Mat Site Access Control Leader
 Haz Mat Refuge Area Manager
 Haz Mat Safe Refuge Area Manager
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
 CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 242 Haz Mat Specialist
Required Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Haz Mat Group Supervisor
 Haz Mat Assistant Safety Officer
 Haz Mat Entry Leader
 Haz Mat Decontamination Leader
 Haz Mat Site Access Control Leader
 Haz Mat Refuge Area Manager
 Haz Mat Safe Refuge Area Manager
 Technical Specialist Haz Mat Reference
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
 CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 243 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
Required Training
 CSTI First Responder Operations Decontamination
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI First Responder Operations‐refresher or equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Mass Decontamination Unit Leader
 Decontamination Lane Manager
 Handler (Decontamination)
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
 CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 244 Mass Decontamination Unit Leader
Required Training
 CSTI First Responder Operations Decontamination
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI First Responder Operations‐Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Decontamination Lane Manager
 Handler (Decontamination)
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
 CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 245 Decontamination Lane Manager
Required Training
 CSTI First Responder Operations Decontamination
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI First Responder Operations‐Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Mass Decontamination Unit Leader
 Handler (Decontamination)
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
 CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist

CICCS Qualification Guide   April 2025
Qualifications for Hazardous Materials Incident Command Positions 246 Handler (Decontamination)
Required Training
 CSTI First Responder Operations Decontamination
Required Experience
 None
Required Recurrent Training
 CSTI First Responder Operations‐Refresher or Equivalent Physical Fitness Level
 None Required
Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency
 Mass Decontamination Group Supervisor
 Mass Decontamination Unit Leader
 Decontamination Lane Manager
 Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite Recommended Training That Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills  CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module A
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module B
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module C
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician Module D
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module F
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist Module G
 CSTI Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer
 CSTI Terrorism Response for Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist