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Jul 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Arizona State Wildfire Qualification Review Committee Minutes
The committee discussed updates to operational policies, including proposed revisions to SOG 804 and the development of a new Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. Members reached agreements on accepting specific in-district incident responses for qualification maintenance and revised support function trainee requirements. Updates were provided regarding the transition to CIMT qualifications and ongoing national discussions concerning NWCG guidelines. Finally, the committee conducted extensive file reviews, approving numerous requests for the initiation or completion of qualification task books for field personnel.
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Arizona State Wildfire Qualification Review Committee Minutes
The committee discussed and proposed revisions/clarifications to committee by-laws or SOG 804, including REMS Teams Certifications standards and the acceptance of requests for Faller 2 or Single Recourse Boss. They also discussed committee membership, IMT to CIMT transition, SOFF position approvals, and regional priority training programs. File reviews were conducted for various personnel, with approvals for completed qualification requirements and initiations of task books.
Jan 29, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Arizona State Wildfire Qualification Review Committee Minutes
The committee discussed and proposed revisions and clarifications to the Committee By-Laws and SOG 804, including standards for qualification of trainee and qualified positions. The State Qualification Committee does not accept requests for Faller 2 or Single Recourse Boss positions without District Committee approval, excluding transfer files. The committee approved changing the meeting schedule to the 4th Wednesday of January, April, July, and October, with submission deadlines on the 1st Wednesday of those months. Updates were provided on committee membership, including a vacancy in the A1S District and changes in personnel. DFFM is following NWCG and SWCG guidelines for the IMT to CIMT transition, with committee review continuing for approving new positions. The Regional Priority Training Program nomination period was reviewed, and the DFFM Priority Training Program nomination period was announced. The committee recommends completing S-219 and S-260 Courses for Single Resource Boss/ICT4 Level firefighters. File reviews were conducted for various personnel, covering completed qualifications, task book approvals, and requests needing further action.
Jan 1, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Arizona Urban And Community Forestry Strategic Plan 2025-2029
The strategic plan focuses on integrating urban and community forestry into planning, promoting its role in human health, cultivating diversity and leadership, and strengthening urban health and biodiversity for resilience. It aims to improve urban forestry management and increase public awareness through diversified funding and environmental education. The plan also addresses community challenges related to native trees, public health, water management, youth leadership, and tree equity.
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