The Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) is responsible for monitoring the overall operation of an incident from a risk management perspective to provide for the welfare of assigned resources. SOFRs can be assigned to incidents of any complexity level. On Type 3, 4, or 5 incidents, they may be the lead safety officer, reporting to the Incident Commander (IC) and on Type 2 or 1 incidents, they may report to the lead safety officer – Safety Officer, Type 1 (SOF1) or Safety Officer, Type 2 (SOF2). SOFRs may supervise a Medical Unit Leader (MEDL) or other members in the safety organization. SOFRs work in the Command functional area.
(SOFR is not a prerequisite to NWCG SOF2.)
Required Training
- ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- ICS-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
- RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
Required Experience
- Satisfactory performance as Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEQ, STEN)
- AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Position Task Book, PMS 311-82
OR
- Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
- AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) Position Task Book, PMS 311-82
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 SOFR
- Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
- Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
- Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2)
- Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
- Task Force Leader (TFLD)
SOFR Maintains Currency For These Positions
- Single Resource Boss including (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB)
- Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
- Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
- Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2)
- Strike Team Leader including (STCR, STEN, STEQ)
- Task Force Leader (TFLD)
Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills
- None
Note
The Safety Officer, Line (SOFR) position is not prerequisite to the NWCG Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) position.