GIS & NIFC AGOL

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Delineating Fire Danger Operating Areas Using NIFC AGOL Online

National Interagency Fire Center ArcGIS OnLine (NIFC AGOL) is an online, collaborative GIS platform that meets the spatial analysis requirements for developing Fire Danger Operating Plans and other fire danger application guides.

This system is being used to replace and improve the functionality of desktop GIS software that’s been used for past fire danger analyses. This will be achieved through ongoing development of NIFC AGOL applications to guide specific analysis segments, such as defining Fire Danger Rating Areas and capturing the fire occurrence within them in a format that can be used within FireFamilyPlus. The system also supports data sharing, which greatly reduces the need to maintain intensive geospatial data locally.

It’s necessary that those responsible for the spatial analysis functions within the Operating Plan analysis to have a NIFC AGOL account.

Request a new NFIC AGOL account
Be sure to select Data Projects as the primary use of account.

Access the NIFC AGOL web site

Check back here for updates on how to access and utilize this exciting new capability.

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.

Should you have any issues with accessing or using the WFLP, please use the link below to submit a ticket through the Help Center.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Wildland Fire Learning Portal Help Center

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.