FAQs
Who can start or open a position taskbook? Anyone can start an all hazards position taskbook
Who can initiate a position task book? Each region within the State of Utah has a regional rep that can initiate a taskbook. For Region 2, those representatives are currently Chet Ellis with Salt Lake County Division of Emergency Management or John Evans, Chief of West Valley Fire Department.
Who can be the final evaluator?
Do the initiator and final evaluator need to be different people?
How many incidents or events do you need to have to complete a position task book?
What do you do when all tasks are complete and what is the process?
What is the process after PTBs are complete or once it is turned in?
Who on the IMTCC can evaluate PTBs?
What are the different types of incidents and events in PTBs?
How long can you have a PTB open before it expires?
What needs to be included when submitting PTBs and Certifications?
What certifications counts towards qualification?
Can I get signatures from past incidents/events/experience?
What type of PTBs can be used?
Are PTBs submitted hard copy or electronically?
How do you become deployable?
What are the prerequisites to open and complete PTBs?
Are NWCG (Wildland) and All Hazards PTBs interchangeable?
Do you have to have a sponsoring agency?
Who can sign as the 'Agency Representative'?
Do you have to take the position-specific class prior to opening a PTB?
What is the process for granting historical recognition?
How long does it take to get the PTB approved once submitted?
What happens if a PTB is rejected?
Does FEMA Urban Search & Rescue experience count?