Do not email documents. Please use the 'upload documents' feature in the appropriate section - scanned documents only. No pictures. Thank you!
Training Hours Payment Information
If not qualified for your position you will be paid as a trainee. Trainees are paid at rate lower than the full performance AD rate. Example: FFT2 is AD-C Payment Rate. FFT2-T is an AD-B Payment Rate.
If you have multiple qualifications on your red card you will be paid at your primary position rate for general training requirements. For position specific training, you will be paid at the rate that coincides with your qualification.
Please refer to the NIFC Website below for the AD Pay Plans.
Be advised that the 2026 AD Pay Plan has not posted yet.
AD Pay Plans | National Interagency Fire Center
Keep track of training hours on an OF-288 AD Forms The FMO will be approving all training hours. Do not record hours that exceed the allotted hours for each training. Training hours should be submitted after the completion of your checklist. Fire Business will only be processing training hours that require travel prior to preseason checklist being uploaded.
Ensure "TRUTH IN CODING" for all training hours. The FMO will not approve inflated hours.
Preseason Meeting:
In person preseason meeting attendance allotted hours: 3.5 Hours
Virtual preseason meeting attendance allotted hours: 3 Hours
Recording review of preseason meeting (did not attend in person or virtually) allotted hours: 2h and 15 min
Defensive Driving Training: 4 Hours
Do What's Right: 1 Hour (not required currently. Subject to Change).
Wildland Fire Refresher Online Portion: 3 Hours (if required for position). ** An AD cannot claim these hours if this training is not required for your position**
Work Capacity Test: 1.5 Hours (if required for position)
CPR Online Course: 4 Hours (only if required for your position and you are not already CPR/First Aid Qualified for the year)
CPR Hands On Training: Code appropriately for the session (only if required for your position and you are not already CPR/First Aid Qualified for the year)
Travel time to AD preseason meeting, time for completing physical (if required for your position), and time traveling to pack test (if required for your position) cannot be claimed on your preseason training OF-288 per the FMO. Only the above training hours or hours for position specific training can be claimed for preseason training OF-288. Contact Fire Business via email with questions or concerns.
AD Training Hours OF-288 Instructions
Do not submit your training hours until your Preseason Checklist/SOP Signature Page has been uploaded and verified by Fire Business.
Review the Example OF-288 for AD Training on the AD website (reference AD TIME FORMS AD Forms)
All Preseason Training hours must be recorded on an OF-288. DOWNLOAD the Template OF-288 from the AD website. Note: Your OF-288 should be TYPED not handwritten. We have provided a SND Training OF-288 TEMPLATE for your convenience. If you do not download the document first, all your information will be saved on the template.
Reference your casual hire form for your ECI and AD Pay Plan for position AD Class/Rate
Any training completed from 1/1/2025- 4/9/2025 will be paid out as the 2024 AD Rate. Annotate correct 2024 rate on your OF-288 (reference AD TIME FORMS AD Forms) Refer to 2024 AD Pay Plan (Policy and Publications).
Any training completed from 4/10/25 and on will be paid out as the 2025 AD Rate. Annotate correct 2025 rate on your OF-288 in a separate column (see example AD TIME FORMS AD Forms) A new Casual Hire Form is not required for this new rate. Refer to 2025 AD Pay Plan (Policy and Publications).
5. Review the allotted hours on the AD website (AD Preseason Requirements and Training Page)
6. TYPE your hours on your OF-288
7. TYPE the description of classes/training in the Remarks Section
8. PDF the Document. Sign OF-288 in Box 20 (employee signature)
9. Ensure you have completed all training hours (preseason checklist and position specific training) prior to submitting your training OF-288(s).
10: When you submit your time, all documents should be submitted in 1 PDF
The FMO will review the OF-288. If OF-288 requires adjustments, Fire Business will email the AD.
Fire Business will send the ADs a confirmation email that will provide the apparel code as well as information to pick up your Red Card/Handy Dandy.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not include time you have already submitted if you traveled for training. A reminder to refer to the allotted hours tab for AD Training. We will request a revision to your Time Submission if you go over the allotted hours for specific training requirements.
Fire Season Training Requirements
To determine your career path and position requirements, please visit:
Visit the NWCG website for Position Qualification Requirements, PMS 310-1 NWCG Position Catalog
Coming soon! The 2026 Preseason Checklist has not been finalized yet.
The 2025 SOP will be in effect until the 2026 SOP is finalized!
Single Resource Standard Operating Procedures
The Single Resource AD Preseason checklist is not position specific. Visit the NWCG website for Position Qualification Requirements, PMS 310-1 to determine additional training required for your qualifications.
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Coming Soon! Defensive Driver Training has been Archived for the 2025 Fire Season
Please select the following link to upload your Defensive Driving Training Certificate:
Upload your Defensive Driving Certificate Here
Note: Defensive Driving Certificates are valid for 3 years from the last date it was taken. If your certificate is still valid through the entire 2025 Fire Season, do not take the course. DOI has limited licenses for this course, and you will not be paid if you take the course unnecessarily. Every year, ADs are required to submit a copy of their Defensive Driving Certificate and complete a Motor Vehicle Authorization Form to operate a government vehicle. Defensive Driving Course is not required if you do not have a valid driver's license. Please do not take the training if you do not have a valid Driver's License, because you will not be paid. Defensive Driving certificate must be valid for the entire fire season. This form will be turned in when you drop off your hiring documents.
Review the following Instructions on how to complete your required Medical Standards Requirements:
These instructions have been archived for the season. Please email Fire Business if you require a physical.
For additional information on DOI Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards, please visit: DOI Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards Website
**You can only complete a Work Capacity Test if it is required for your position*
Review the below instructions on how sign up for the Work Capacity Test:
Instructions have been archived for the season. Please email Fire Business if you require a Physical.
For additional information regarding Work Capacity Test, please visit: DOI Work Capacity Test Types and Definitions
Elective Training / Incident Support
Training Submission Forms
You can only sign up for CPR/First Aid Training if it is required for your position.
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To Submit Training Requests, please go to the below link:
Note: Training Requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to expected Training Date!
Single Resource Training Requests
If Travel is required for your Training Request, please go to: AD Travel Page
Note: Non-Emergency Travel Requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to expected travel departure date!
Before you submit your Taskbook, please review this example. If your Taskbook is not completed properly, it will be returned and delay your Qualifications from being certified!
To request opening a new taskbook, please go to the below link:
Single Resource Task Book Requests
To upload a completed taskbook, please go to the below link:
Completed Task Book Submission
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Red Card (Incident Qualification Card) and Field Guide (Handy Dandy) will be issued once preseason requirements have been verified. Fire Business will contact employee via email to setup meeting to pick up Red Card and Handy Dandy. Fire Business will also provide the apparel code at this time.
Out of State/Area ADs: A digital copy of your red card will be emailed to you. Fire Business will request a preferred mailing address to send your Red Card and Handy Dandy.