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CME 1 · Certified Medical Examiner (NRCME / FOH)
USPS, DOT / FMCSA and federal contract-driver physicals, fitness-for-duty and biennial certifications.
Credentials: NRCME Certified Medical Examiner or Federal Occupational Health credentialing, plus Physician licence (MD / DO)
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FCE 2 · Functional capacity evaluator
Objective lift / carry / push-pull / postural testing against the job's physical demand characteristics.
Credentials: Physical Therapist licence (PT) or Occupational Therapist licence (OT) or Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator (CFCE)
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WCT 3 · Work Capacity Test (pack test) administrator
Proctors the NWCG WCT: clearances, vest weight, pacing, medical standby.
Credentials: NWCG Work Capacity Test Administrator, plus BLS — Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
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RFT 4 · Respirator fit-test technician / occupational health nurse
OSHA 1910.134 fit testing, questionnaire review, spirometry, clearance cards.
Credentials: Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN / COHN-S) or Certified Respirator Fit-Test Technician, plus NIOSH-approved spirometry
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WMI 5 · Wilderness medicine lead instructor
WFR / WEMT / WALS delivery with a clinical licence on file.
Credentials: Wilderness medicine lead instructor (WMA / NOLS / SOLO) or FAWM — Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, plus WFR — Wilderness First Responder
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TMI 6 · TCCC / TECC affiliate faculty
Care under fire, tactical field care and evacuation instruction and certification.
Credentials: NAEMT TCCC / TECC Instructor or CoTCCC-recognised trainer or NAEMT Affiliate / Regional Faculty, plus TCCC — Tactical Combat Casualty Care
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RTC 7 · Resuscitation training center coordinator
ACLS / PALS / PHTLS / AMLS training-site management, instructor audits, eCards.
Credentials: AHA Training Faculty / Training Center Coordinator or NAEMT Affiliate / Regional Faculty, plus ACLS — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
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AME 8 · Aeromedical simulation & critical care educator
Flight-crew physiology, in-flight ventilation and HPS flight drills.
Credentials: FP-C — Flight Paramedic Certified or CFRN — Certified Flight Registered Nurse, plus Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
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RAE 9 · Rope access evaluator & lead instructor
SPRAT evaluator or IRATA Level 3 assessor; Level 1–3 practical examinations.
Credentials: SPRAT Certified Evaluator or IRATA Level 3 Assessor
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SRI 10 · Swiftwater rescue master instructor
Rescue 3 SRI / SRTA or ACA swiftwater instructor; live-bait, highlines, Z-drags, raft flips.
Credentials: Rescue 3 Swiftwater Rescue Instructor (SRI / SRTA) or ACA Swiftwater Safety & Rescue Instructor
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ACL 11 · Avalanche course leader & professional evaluator
A3 Pro course leader or CAA Level 2 / 3; Pro 1 / Pro 2 delivery.
Credentials: A3 Pro Course Leader / Pro Instructor or CAA Operations Level 2 or CAA Operations Level 3, plus Avalanche Pro 2 (A3 / AAA / NSP)
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CFC 12 · Chainsaw & crosscut faller certifier
USFS / BLM C-certifier or NWCG saw evaluator; Class A / B / C certification.
Credentials: USFS / BLM Class C Faller Certifier or NWCG Chainsaw Program Evaluator, plus USFS Chainsaw Operator — Class C Faller
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TNSP 13 · NWCG incident training specialist
Task-book review, trainee pairing and exit packets on active incidents.
Credentials: NWCG Incident Training Specialist (TNSP), plus ICS-300