Curriculum

NFDRS header graphic. Decorative.

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

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)

Date: October 16, 2024
Contact: Incident Medical Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39 and NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for MEDL 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 Medical Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39

NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal is Now Available

Date: October 9, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Learning Portal

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) is back online following a migration to a new learning management system (LMS) application. The WFLP team is actively addressing any issues that may arise as a result of the update, and appreciates your patience as the team works to enhance your experience. NWCG will share information from the WFLP as it is available.

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References:

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NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases New Equipment Bulletins

Date: September 27, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released three new Equipment Bulletins:

ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers.
ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeeping current inventories.
ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance.

These bulletins remind field going personnel of important issues related to equipment for wildland firefighting efforts.