The Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) ensures that all prescribed fire plan specifications are met before, during, and after a low or moderate complexity prescribed fire. The RXB2 is responsible to the Agency Administrator, prescribed fire manager, Fire Management Officer (FMO), or local fire management organization for implementing the prescribed fire plan. The RXB2 works in the Prescribed Fire functional area.
All prescribed fire operations shall be conducted in accordance with the NWCG Standards for Prescribed Fire Planning and Implementation, PMS 484, and applicable federal, state, and tribal policies.
The RXB2 performs position duties commensurate with Type 2 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)
- RX-410, Smoke Management Techniques
- S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
Required Experience
- Satisfactory performance as a Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB)
- AND Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
- AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) Position Task Book, PMS 311-74
Physical Fitness Level: Moderate
Duties involve fieldwork requiring complete control of all physical faculties and may include considerable walking over irregular ground, standing for long periods of time, lifting 25 to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Occasional demands may be required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods. Individuals usually set their own work pace.
These Positions Maintain Currency For RXB2
- Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
- Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG)
- Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)
- RXB2 Maintains Currency For These Positions
- Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
- Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
- Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
- Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1)
- Prescribed Fire Manager (RXMG)
- Single Resource Boss including (ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB, CRWB)
- Strategic Operational Planner (SOPL)
- Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
- Task Force Leader (TFLD)
Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills
- L-380, Fireline Leadership
- RX-310, Introduction to Fire Effects
- RX-341, Prescribed Fire Burn Plan Preparation
- RX-301, Prescribed Fire Implementation