The Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) develops strategies and oversees the implementation of tactics, while providing for the safety of the public and all personnel assigned to the incident. The ICT4 reports to an Agency Administrator (AA), Duty Officer, Fire Management Officer, or other designated supervisor and works in the Command functional area.
The ICT4 performs position duties commensurate with Type 4 incident complexity and characteristics stated in the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book).
Required Training
- RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
- S-200, Initial Attack Incident Commander
Required Experience
- Satisfactory performance in any Single Resource Boss position including (CRWB, HEQB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HMGB)
- AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) Position Task Book, PMS 311-03
Physical Fitness Level: Arduous
Duties involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning. These duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Requirements include running, walking, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting more than 50 pounds; the pace of work typically is set by the emergency situation.
These Positions Maintain Currency For ICT4
- Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)
- Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
- Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
- Operation Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
- Operations Section Chief Type 2 (OSC2)
- Operations Section Chief Type 3, Wildland Fire (OPS3)
- Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
- Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)
- Single Resource Boss including (CRWB, HEQB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB)
- Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
- Task Force Leader (TFLD)
ICT4 Maintains Currency For These Positions
- Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
- Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
- Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)
- Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)
- Single Resource Boss including (CRWB, HEQB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB)
- Task Force Leader (TFLD)
Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills
- S-219, Firing Operations
- S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface