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ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
103.004 CALIFORNIA INCIDENT COMMAND
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM (CICCS)
EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 2008
Current Revision Date: 9/25/19 Next Revision Date: 9/25/22
Author’s Name/Rank:
Lawrence French,
Administrative Battalion Chief Review Level: 1
Administrative Support:
Sherrie L. Badertscher,
Management Analyst II
PURPOSE
The intent of this policy is to outline the process for those members who wish to participate in the California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) in any mutual aid capacity, including single resource or overhead position.
APPLICATION
CICCS was established in 2002 as a standardized method to ensure all personnel participating in the state mutual-aid system meet minimum training, experience, and fitness levels for each applicable position. Although CICCS was originated from the needs of wildland fire incidents, the system is intended for use at “All Risk” incidents.
The Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) Training Division has established minimum training standards for the Firefighter I certification, which in addition to annual multi-company drills meets or exceeds minimum CICCS standards for all firefighters who are subject to callout as an engine/truck company.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
ICS POSITION QUALIFICATION SECTION:
The standards set forth under the Incident Command System (ICS) position qualification section are derived primarily from the CICCS qualification guide as adopted by the California State Fire Marshal’s Office, with additional prerequisites as determined by the Department and/or operational area.
It is the policy of the Department that members wishing to participate in supervisory (i.e., commander, chief, leader or boss) positions must complete the appropriate acting signoffs listed in Department Administrative Manual, Section 101.004, Acting Policy. This is to ensure the Department maintains a record of supervisory training, as well as currency in the position. The local operational area has the authority to determine if a member may participate in certain positions based on rank (i.e., company officers as STL-trainee).
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
There are four (4) levels of CICCS application review and authorization.
100/200 level positions are administered by the sponsoring department/agency (Fresno Fire Department). The Department is responsible for the review and certification of the following positions:
Agency Representative (AREP).
Crew Boss (CRWB).
Engine Boss (ENGB).
Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1).
Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2).
Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4).
Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5).
300 level positions are administered by the operational area (all fire department chiefs within Fresno County) and reviewed by a committee.
400 level positions are administered by the region (Region 5: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, and Tulare Counties).
500/600 level positions are administered by the State (OES – Sacramento).
PROCESS
CICCS PROCESS AND MINUMUM TRAINING STANDARDS:
Any member wishing to participate in the mutual aid system as part of an out-of-county response must:
1. Be approved to participate in the mutual aid system by the Department.
2. Be current in all annual training standards.
3. Attend annual wildland safety refresher training (spring multi-company drill).
4. Must have completed ICS-100 and 200.
5. Meet the position qualifications and training prerequisites as outlined in CICCS.
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Any member wishing to participate as a single resource or overhead position must:
1. Meet criteria set forth in items listed above.
2. Follow the appropriate CICCS approval process (100, 200, 300, etc.).
3. Attend annual mutual-aid refresher training (provided by the Training Division).
4. Gain authorization to respond by the appropriate chief officer (battalion
chief/duty chief/deputy chief) on a case-by-case basis.
CICCS APPLICATION PROCESS:
For 100 and 200 level positions, members submit Administrative Manual, Section 106.131, CICCS Application Form, FD-75.
For 300, 400, 500 or 600 Level positions, members submit Administrative Manual, Section 106.132, CICCS Application Form, FD-76.
Application forms and necessary documentation should be routed to the chief officer overseeing OES assignments. After receipt of documents, they are forwarded to the appropriate peer review committee for review.
Every attempt will be made to expedite the CICCS application process. It is
incumbent on members to submit their application as soon as possible in order to be
entered into the Resource Ordering and Status System (ROSS). It is recommended
to have all applications submitted prior to the start of fire season. Applications
received after the start of fire season may have a delayed entry into ROSS and will
be handled on a case-by-case basis.
CURRENCY REQUIREMENTS:
For the positions identified in position qualification section, the maximum time
allowed for maintaining currency is three (3) years for air operations and expanded
dispatch positions and five (5) years for all others.
Currency for a position can be maintained by meeting any of the following requirements:
1. Successful performance in the position qualified for within the given
time frame. 2. Successful performance in a position identified in this document as “Other Position Assignments That Will Maintain Currency”.
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3. Successfully complete a trainee assignment in the position which they
were qualified. This will apply when a qualified individual falls out of
currency and has reverted back to trainee status.
4. Functioning in a position while participating in a documented scenario-
based exercise or drill. (Must meet minimum complexity standards
outlined in the CICCS Qualification Guide.)
INFORMATION
The ICS position qualification section outlines each position authorized to participate in the mutual-aid system. Each position has five (5) components:
1. REQUIRED TRAINING: Specific training classes required for the ICS position.
2. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience includes qualification in a designated prerequisite position and successful performance in main position. Experience is credited after successful performance in one (1) or more positions as demonstrated by a completed position task book, final performance evaluation (ICS Form 225), and review by the appropriate CICCS review process. 3. PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL: Physical health and fitness criteria are established by individual departments/agencies. Once an individual meets the department/agencies criteria for the specific position, it is deemed that the individual meets the health and fitness levels as outlined by CICCS. a. Arduous: Highest level of fitness required for most line positions. b. Moderate: Medium level of fitness required for positions that have only occasional line responsibilities. c. Light: Lowest level of fitness required for most support positions. 4. OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY: Each ICS position will expire if currency is not maintained. However, some ICS positions will satisfy this requirement under more than just the one (1) position. For example, strike team leader (STEN) will satisfy the division supervisor (DIVS) position and the line safety officer (SOFR) position as long as the person is already qualified in all the positions.
5. RECOMMENDED TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT
OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Provides a reference to training
which may improve employee proficiency.
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DEFINITIONS
1. Certification: The successful completion of the classroom portion of an ICS position, where the student receives a certificate of completion.
2. Trainee: Status given to a candidate, by the appropriate CICCS committee, who has completed all certification steps for their applicable ICS position. Candidate is approved to respond to incidents to work on their experience component and position task book (PTB).
3. Qualification: The successful completion of the field work portion of an ICS position, where the student completes a PTB, an incident evaluation, and approved by the appropriate level of CICCS committee.
4. Position task book (PTB): Document carried by the trainee listing all essential tasks, which a candidate must satisfactorily complete for qualification purposes. PTB is initiated (activated) by the verifying official and signed by one (1) or more evaluators during the course of the training process. Once completed, the PTB is to be submitted to the appropriate CICCS committee for review.
5. Resource ordering and status system (ROSS): National database used by fire service organizations to order, roster, and status personnel and equipment.
6. Red Card: Document issued to personnel participating in the mutual-aid system, outlining their ICS qualifications, emergency contact information, and verifying official. Individuals are responsible for providing proof of qualification when checking into an incident.
CROSS-REFERENCES
2018 CICCS QUALIFICATION GUIDE:
https://www.caloes.ca.gov/FireRescueSite/Documents/000-
2018%20CICCS%20CICCS%20Quals%20Guide%20July%202018%20070618.pdf
Administrative Manual
Section 106.131, California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS)
100/200 Series Form, FD-75
Section 106.132, California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS)
300/400/500 Series Form, FD-76
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