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NFDRS2016 Overview
1. Orientation (ppt)
2. NFDRS - A National System (video)
  
  Time: 2:42
3. NFDRS - New Science & Technology (video)
  
  Time: 9:25
NIFC ArcGIS On-Line (AGOL) Setup - NIFC ArcGIS On-Line (AGOL) Set-up and Familiarization
Delineation of Response Zones - The Relationship of Response Zones to Fire Danger Rating
Building a FireFamilyPlus Database
1. Weather Data.
2. Fire Data.
3. Custom Agencies.
Evaluation
1. NFDRS2016 Evaluation. - Is there a new version of this?
2. NFDRS2016 Evaluation PPT. - This does not match - Jeff uploaded a new version on 4/17
3. All FDRAs BI FM Y Graph Mean/Min/Max Staffing Response Levels 09-16-2019. - Are these documents still accurate?
4. ERC BI Comparison Charts 07-17-2019.
5. Lesson 6 – Setting Up NFDRS2016 in WIMS.
6. Rays Valley Comparison.
7. SEZ 2 Week Hourly Analysis 08-18-2019.

Unit/Topic	Presentations	Materials
	Lesson #1 – Intent, Policy, and Guidance for Fire Danger Rating and implementing NFDRS2016	Sample Agenda Guide Lesson 1
	Lesson #2 – Using Fire Danger Products to Manage Readiness, Risk, and Response Decisions	Guide Lesson 2
	Lesson #3 – Fire Danger Rating Components, Applications, and Management Tools	Guide Lesson 3 Interagency FDOP (Blank Template) Preparedness Plan (Blank Template) Response Plan (Blank Template) Staffing Plan (Blank Template) Prevention Plan (Blank Template)
	Lesson #4 Part 1 – NFDRS: Overview, History, & New Science Part 2 – NFDRS: New Dead Fuel Moisture Model Part 3 – NFDRS: New Live Fuel Moisture Model - this pptx is not available right now Part 4 – NFDRS: Fuel Model Consolidation	Guide Lesson 4, Part 1 Video: NFDRS - A National System (Time 2:42) Video: NFDRS - New Science & Technology (Time 9:25) Guide Lesson 4, Part 2 Video: NFDRS Fuel Models (Time 47:44) Video: NFDRS GSI (Time 22:44) Guide Lesson 4, Part 3 Video: NFDRS Dead Fuel Models (Time 18:25) Guide Lesson 4, Part 4
	Lesson #5 – FDOP Case Study	Guide Lesson 5
	Lesson #6 for NFDRS2016 – Implementation and Evaluation	Guide Lesson 6
	Lesson #7 – Fire Danger Rating Areas	Guide Lesson 7
	Lesson #8 – ArcGIS On-Line (AGOL)	Guide Lesson 8 Task 1: Characterization of Vegetation, Climate, and Topography 1a TechTip - Log on to NIFC AGOL 1b TechTip - Characterizing Veg, Climate & Topo in NIFC AGOL Task 2: Delineating Fire Danger rating Areas 2a TechTip - Extracting a local copy from AGOL to Edit FDRAs In Desktop ArcGIS 2b TechTip - Creating edge-matched FDRAs in ArcMap without fire response areas 2c TechTip - Creating edge-matched FDRAs in ArcMap using fire response areas 2d TechTip - Exporting fires by FDRA 2e TechTip - Importing Fires Associated with Custom Agencies in FireFamilyPlus
	Lesson #9 – Framing the Fire Occurrence	Guide Lesson 9 Task 3: Framing the Fire Occurrence Planning Area Fire Workload Analysis Chart Fire Danger Operating Plan Template
	Lesson #10 – Weather Stations	Guide Lesson 10
	Lesson #11 – Fire Danger Operating Procedures, Decision Classes, and Management Actions	Guide Lesson 11 Task 4: Creating a Fire Weather Station Network 4a TechTip - RAWS SIG Selector Tool
	Lesson #12 – Applied Statistics for FireFamilyPlus	Guide Lesson 12 Task 5: Matching NFDRS Outputs to Fire Business 5a TechTip - Reading FFP Graphs 5b TechTip - Fires Analysis 5c techTip - Goodness-of-Fit Reference 5d TechTip - Fire Analysis Candidates Reference
	Lesson #13 – FPOD Case Study	Guide Lesson 13 - Material is a Word document with a fillable discussion area for instructors.
	Lesson #14 – Defining Breakpoints and Thresholds	Guide Lesson 14 Task 6: Analysis for Management Tools and Decisions 6a TechTip - Fire Business Thresholds 6b TechTip - Fire Business Thresholds Reference
	Lesson #15 – Fire Preparedness Plans and their Relationship to the FDOP	Guide Lesson 15 Task 7: Fire Preparedness Plans
	Lesson #16 – Case Study	Guide Lesson 16

NWCG Latest Announcements

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Date: November 14, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention. Misaligned toolless fuel caps on Stihl chainsaws have led to recurring fuel spillage, fuel ignition, and burn injuries during wildland fire management operations.

This Safety Warning is intended to highlight the details and recommended procedures for the installation of a Stihl chainsaw toolless fuel cap, as well as how to identify and correct a misaligned, damaged, or broken fuel cap to help prevent fuel spillage.

References:

NWCG Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Advertencia de equipos 24-001: Prevención de derrames de la tapa de combustible sin herramientas de la motosierra Stihl

NWCG Alerts

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51 and NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for EQTR, includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Equipment Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51

NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53 and NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for PTRC, includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Personnel Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53

NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53

NWCG Risk Management Committee Releases Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

Date: November 7, 2024
Contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) has released Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires. As wildland fire respirators are available through several established vendors, wildland fire personnel need to understand regulations and limitations of respirator use in the workplace.

Safety Bulletin 24-001 outlines the following topics regarding respirator use for wildland fires:

Requirements for Respirator Use
Voluntary Respirator Use
Current Respirator Options
Unknown Risks of Respirator Use

This bulletin also provides mitigation recommendations to help reduce smoke exposure for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

NWCG Smoke Management Guide for Prescribed Fire, PMS 420-3

VIDEO: Protecting Wildfire Personnel from Smoke - How Incident Management Teams Address Smokes Risks

VIDEO: Smoke, Knowing the Risks

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