FAQs

NIFC AD Frequently Asked Questions 

Please refer to the NIFC Website below for the AD Pay Plans 

(be advised the 2025 Pay Plan has yet to be posted)

AD Pay Plans | National Interagency Fire Center 

ADs are classified by a general pay scale. Depending on the activities and qualifications will determine the rate of pay. 

*Please note that the resource order MUST state what position you hold in order to be paid for that rate. Higher rates MUST be approved by the BLM Fire and Aviation Staff.

Also note that AD rates are a flat rate. What this means is that ADs are not eligible for Overtime pay, Hazard pay, Holiday Pay, & other premium pay. Regardless of the number of hours worked the AD rate at which you are hired at will be the only rate you will be paid.

This is subject to change and each agency may or may not provide different equipment:

• Nomex fire pants & fire shirt

• Fire line pack (IA pack, web gear)

• Fire shelter

• Handheld Radio

• Hard hat with chin strap

• Goggles

• Ear plugs

• Leather gloves

• Headlamp with extra batteries

• First aid kit

• Canteens

• 14-day bag (Red bag)

• COVID 19 Mask

This is just a suggestion. Please feel free to add or take away any of the listed items.

• Rain gear (poncho, etc.) 

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Bug repellant

• Set of civilian Belt (to wear Nomex pants properly and safely)

• Towel and shower essentials

• 8" high leather boots

• Hygiene products

• Sweatshirt/ coat

• Extra T-shirts

• Underwear/extra hiking socks

• Baby powder/Gold Bond powder

• Pillow

• Any medications if needed

• Cell phone charger

For information on Boot Standards, go to the Policy and Publications   page and select the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations drop down. Boot Information can be found in Chapter 7.  Visit the Boot Information page for additional resources.  

• Red Bag

• Valid Red Card 

• Casual Hire Form 

• Any Open Taskbooks 

• Incident Evaluation Form 

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