Weather Information Management System (WIMS)

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The Weather Information Management System (WIMS)

WIMS, a web-based application, is a comprehensive system that allows users to manage weather and fire danger information. WIMS serves as the host for the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS 2016). A User account is necessary to access the WIMS website and its functions.

WIMS How-To Videos

Comparing and Evaluating the 7888 and 16 Systems (time: 3:25)
Creating and Weighting SIGS NSIG EAVG (time: 3:51)
Determining Climatological Breakpoints using FireFamilyPlus (time: 2:22)
Displaying SIG Based Operational Indices (time: 2:04)
Entering NFDRS16 Fuel Models and Breakpoints ENFDR (time: 3:17)
Reviewing 2016 Calculations Outputs DIDX DIDM (time: 2:56)
Reviewing and Recalculating Fire Danger Indices DIDX ENRR (time: 3:05)
Setting the Snowflag in WIMS (time: 3:06)

WIMS Tech Notes

WIMS TechNote-2019-02 WIMS 5.1 Release
WIMS TechNote-2019-01 Adopting/Un-adopting NFDRS 2016 Fuel Models in WIMS -- Label also says 2019-02
WIMS TechNote-2018-01 WIMS Version 5.0 Release,

Weather Information Management System screen shot

WIMS provides users with the following functionality:

Timely access to weather observations from Remote Automate Weather Stations (RAWS)
Calculation of NFDRS2016 output values for RAWS and RAWS groupings
Automatic transfer of weather observations from WIMS to the NWS
Automatic transfer of weather forecasts from the NWS to WIMS
Data manipulation and display functions
User edit access control functions
Since WIMS is web based the observations are available for use in other online services including WFAS

WIMS data is password protected. A NESS Application Portal (NAP) logon ID is required.
Request a NAP user account

If you already have a NAP account,
Access WIMS observations

If you already have a NAP account,
Access raw weather data

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.