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NFPA 1051, Standard for Wildland Fire Fighter Personnel Professional Qualifications

2020 NFPA 1051 Standard - Current Edition
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  • Description

    Help improve wildland firefighting performance and reduce the risk of injuries and loss of life with the updated NFPA 1051.

    Fighting wildland fires presents a variety of hazards and challenges that call for a unique knowledge base and skill set. With the increase in frequency and intensity of wildland fires across the US and around the world, NFPA 1051, Standard for Wildland Firefighting Personnel Professional Qualifications, is an indispensable resource for confirming the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) required to conduct all levels of wildland operations.

    The standard includes in-depth details on essential skills, training, and risks of performing the duties of fighting wildland fires.

    Chapters address the roles and responsibilities of the following:

    • Wildland Fire Fighter I and II
    • Wildland Fire Officer I and II
    • Wildland/Urban Interface Protection Specialist
    • Wildland/Urban Interface Coordinator

    The new edition of NFPA 1051 is a powerful tool for safeguarding your community and firefighting personnel.

    Fire service organizations worldwide reference NFPA 1051 to protect professionals on the line in wildland fire incidents.

    The 2020 edition features significant revisions, including:

    • Alignment of task sections for each position to show a relational progression
    • Review of all JPRs for accuracy and relevancy
    • Addition of new Annex C, Overview of the Job Performance Requirements, a quick reference guide showing all JPRs
    • Addition of new Annex D, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, recognizing the NFFF “16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives”
    • Updates recognizing task books of the National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG)

    Reference the most current JPRs with NFPA 1051, Standard for Wildland Firefighting Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2020 edition.

    The need for proper training and staff assessment of professional wildland firefighting personnel has never been greater. Make sure your team is prepared by ordering your copy of NFPA 1051.

    Are you interested in other editions of NFPA 1051? Use the drop-down menu above to select the edition year you need.

  • Table of Contents (2020 Current Edition)

    NFPA® 1051 Standard for Wildland Firefighter Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2020 Edition

    Chapter 1 Administration
    1.1 Scope.
    1.2 Purpose.
    1.3 Application.
    1.4 Units.
    Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
    2.1 General.
    2.2 NFPA Publications.
    2.3 Other Publications.
    2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
    Chapter 3 Definitions
    3.1 General.
    3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
    3.3 General Definitions.
    Chapter 4 Wildland Fire Fighter I
    4.1 General.
    4.2 Human Resource Management.
    4.3 Preparedness.
    4.4 Mobilization.
    4.5 Suppression.
    Chapter 5 Wildland Fire Fighter II
    5.1 General.
    5.2 Human Resource Management.
    5.3 Preparedness.
    5.4 Mobilization.
    5.5 Suppression.
    Chapter 6 Wildland Fire Officer I
    6.1 General.
    6.2 Human Resource Management.
    6.3 Preparedness.
    6.4 Mobilization.
    6.5 Suppression.
    Chapter 7 Wildland Fire Officer II
    7.1 General.
    7.2 Human Resource Management.
    7.3 Preparedness.
    7.4 Mobilization.
    7.5 Suppression.
    Chapter 8 Wildland/Urban Interface Protection Specialist
    8.1 General.
    8.2 Human Resource Management.
    8.3 Preparedness.
    8.4 Mobilization.
    8.5 Suppression.
    8.6 Post-Incident — Data Collection.
    Chapter 9 Wildland/Urban Interface Coordinator
    9.1 General.
    9.2 Human Resource Management.
    9.3 Preparedness.
    9.4 Mobilization.
    9.5 Suppression.
    9.6 Post-Incident.
    9.7 Administration.
    9.8 Hazard Mitigation.
    9.9 Public Education.
    Annex A Explanatory Material
    Annex B Explanation of the Professional Qualifications Standards and Concepts of JPRs
    Annex C Overview of the Job Performance Requirements
    Annex D National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)
    Annex E Incident Command System Briefing
    Annex F Wildland/Urban Interface Structure Protection Specialist Task Book
    Annex G Wildland/Urban Interface Protection Specialist Kit Checklist
    Annex H Structure Protection Plan Outline
    Annex I Structure Protection Operations (Field) Checklist
    Annex J Informational References
    Index
  • Prior Editions

    2016 Edition

    Wildland fire fighters face greater challenges on the job, and NFPA 1051, Standard for Wildland Firefighting Personnel Professional Qualifications details essential skills and training.

    Indispensable for fire service leaders and wildland fire fighting groups, NFPA 1051 covers the special skills required -- and the hazards faced -- by today's personnel on the line in wildland fire incidents. Wildland fires in the United States and worldwide are increasing in frequency and intensity, underscoring the need for proper training and staff assessment of professional wildland firefighting personnel.

    Renamed for the 2016 edition, NFPA 1051 presents up-to-date minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) necessary to perform the duties of a wildland fire fighter and fire officer. The Standard is intended to help improve performance in the field as well as reduce the risk of injury and loss of life. Standalone chapters address the roles and responsibilities of Wildland Fire Fighters I and II, Wildland Fire Officer I and II, Wildland/Urban Interface Protection Specialist, and Wildland/Urban Interface Coordinator.

    Changes in NFPA 1051 include:

    • A complete, updated job task analysis
    • Clarified text relating to power tools and equipment that allows the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to concentrate on specific combinations based on local needs
    • Updated references and sources aligned with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)

    Protect communities from wildland fires and safeguard lives on the line with NFPA 1051.

    Fire service organizations throughout the U.S. and around the globe reference NFPA 1051 to ensure wildland firefighting personnel have the knowledge and skills required to conduct all levels of wildland operations. (Print, 42 pp., 2016). 

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