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Redmond Interagency Developmental Hotshot Crew

Mission

To enhance leadership and technical skills, creating well-balanced, confident individuals who incorporate mutual respect and trust to foster a cohesive work environment.

2018 IHC Crew
  • Involving individuals in formal classroom training, practical field experience and self-development in a type 1 crew setting.
  • Honing mastery of knowledge, skills and techniques to inspire, influence and guide students of fire.
  • Providing a safe, harassment free and disciplined work environment that has purpose, motivation and direction.
  • Providing individuals the opportunity, tools and freedom to explore the art of leadership by implementing change in the social as well as physical environment.

The Redmond Interagency Hotshot program provides individuals the opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills appropriate to their development and experience level while working on a nationally recognized type 1 hotshot crew.

It is our vision that the broad range of experience and personal growth gained by actively participating in the Redmond Interagency Hotshot program will build and enhance employees of all land management agencies, resource areas and disciplines.

Redmond IHC Crew Overview

Key Resources

  • 2020 Announcement Letter
  • 2020 Application Part 1

There are two parts to the application process:

  1. The 2020 Redmond IHC Application should be printed, filled out, and mailed to the address on the application.  It should be postmarked on or before the closing date of November 19, 2019.
  2. Complete and submit the Employee Data Form.  

 

 

NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Date: April 23, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee

The NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515 standardizes processes and procedures for the interagency use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including pilot inspections and approvals. This updated publication provides the aviation community with standards to ensure UAS are used safely, effectively, and efficiently in support of fire management goals and objectives.

References:

NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

NWCG National Interagency Aviation Committee

ETC Bulletin 25-001: Retrofitted Hot/Cold Beverage Kits - 2025 Field Season

Date: April 16, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

Due to spout failures and the associated risk of burn injuries, manufacturers have retrofitted the Hot/Cold Beverage Kits using a heat-shrinking band to secure the black spout at the insertion site. The updated kits feature a fluorescent label on each full kit assembly for easy identification. Catering units are encouraged to confirm the clear heat-shrinking bands are intact around each spout before filling.

ETC Bulletin 24-001 regarding Hot/Cold Beverage Kits has been archived and replaced by ETC Bulletin 25-001 for the 2025 season.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC-EB-25-001 Retrofitted Hot/Cold Beverage Kits

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212, and Next Generation Position Task Book for Basic Faller Are Now Available

Date: April 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212, and NWCG Position Task Book for Basic Faller (FAL3), PMS 311-19 are now available.

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212 includes position standards designed to be used in conjunction with the Next Generation Position Task Book (Next Gen PTB). The Next Gen PTB for Basic Faller (FAL3) includes an evaluation guide with suggested rating elements to consider when assessing trainees.

References:

NWCG Standards For Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212

NWCG Position Task Book for Basic Faller (FAL3), PMS 311-119

NWCG Basic Faller (FAL3)

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions

Date: April 9, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
RMC Member Eric Fransted

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) serves as the position steward for all Safety Officer incident positions and continues to improve position standards, training, and naming conventions. The implementation of Complex Incident Management (CIM) required changes to position titles. RMC collaborated with the NWCG Incident Position Standards Committee (IPSC) to propose and implement these updates. 

References:

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions 

NWCG Position Catalog