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DPSST Wildland Fire Certification Task Force - 10/02/26

DPSST Wildland Fire Certification Task Force
MEETING SCHEDULED

 

For Immediate Release

October 2, 2026

Contact: Brooke Bell-Uribe

(503) 569-8260

Notice of Regular Meeting

 

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Wildland Fire Certification Task Force will hold a regular meeting at 0900 on October 5, 2026. The meeting will be held virtually and recorded to be posted after. Any requests should be made before the meeting by calling Brooke Bell-Uribe at 503-569-8260 or Brooke.bell-uribe@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

 

Agenda Items:

  • Meeting called to order at 0900
  • Staff and Task Force Member Introductions
  • Task Force Process
  • Review and Discussion of Task Force and Staff Identified Memo Topics
    • Firefighter Type 1 Task Book – Task #13: Coordinate Aerial Resources
    • The Work Capacity Test (Pack Test)
    • Expiration timelines for training used toward certification
    • Gap classes (G‑131, G‑231)
    • Specific requirements listed on the certification application
    • Maintaining wildland certifications
    • Availability of an NWCG representative for Task Force and Fire Policy Committee meetings
    • Updates to Single Resource Boss Training Requirements
  • Review Staff Recommendations and Action Items: 
    • Meeting Minutes (Consensus)
    • NWCG Standard (Vote)
    • Work Capacity Test & Oregon Administrative Rule (Vote)
    • Maintaining Currency & Oregon Administrative Rule (Vote)
  • Review and Confirm Previously Discussed Topics:
    • New Levels of Certification (Consensus)
    • Task Books (Consensus)
    • Application(s) for Certification (Consensus)
    • Guide to Certification (Consensus)
  • Next Steps and Conclusion of Meeting

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by the Wildland Fire Certification Task Force members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.

DPSST Wildland Fire Certification Task Force - 10/02/26

DPSST Wildland Fire Certification Task Force
MEETING SCHEDULED

 

For Immediate Release

October 2, 2026

Contact: Brooke Bell-Uribe

(503) 569-8260

Notice of Regular Meeting

 

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Wildland Fire Certification Task Force will hold a regular meeting at 0900 on October 5, 2026. The meeting will be held virtually and recorded to be posted after. Any requests should be made before the meeting by calling Brooke Bell-Uribe at 503-569-8260 or Brooke.bell-uribe@dpsst.oregon.gov.

 

 

Agenda Items:

  • Meeting called to order at 0900
  • Staff and Task Force Member Introductions
  • Task Force Process
  • Review and Discussion of Task Force and Staff Identified Memo Topics
    • Firefighter Type 1 Task Book – Task #13: Coordinate Aerial Resources
    • The Work Capacity Test (Pack Test)
    • Expiration timelines for training used toward certification
    • Gap classes (G‑131, G‑231)
    • Specific requirements listed on the certification application
    • Maintaining wildland certifications
    • Availability of an NWCG representative for Task Force and Fire Policy Committee meetings
    • Updates to Single Resource Boss Training Requirements
  • Review Staff Recommendations and Action Items: 
    • Meeting Minutes (Consensus)
    • NWCG Standard (Vote)
    • Work Capacity Test & Oregon Administrative Rule (Vote)
    • Maintaining Currency & Oregon Administrative Rule (Vote)
  • Review and Confirm Previously Discussed Topics:
    • New Levels of Certification (Consensus)
    • Task Books (Consensus)
    • Application(s) for Certification (Consensus)
    • Guide to Certification (Consensus)
  • Next Steps and Conclusion of Meeting

Administrative Announcement

This is a public meeting, subject to the public meeting law and it will be recorded. Deliberation of issues will only be conducted by the Wildland Fire Certification Task Force members unless permitted by the Chair. Individuals who engage in disruptive behavior that impedes official business will be asked to stop being disruptive or leave the meeting. Additional measures may be taken to have disruptive individuals removed if their continued presence poses a safety risk to the other persons in the room or makes it impossible to continue the meeting.