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Alerts are issued by the NWCG committee with responsibility for the topic to be addressed. To request an alert, contact your agency representative on the appropriate NWCG Committee.

Date of Issue Alert Title Attachments Alert Type Alert Category
2024-10-01 ETC Safety Warning 24-001: Stihl Toolless Fuel Caps Spill Prevention Safety Warning Equipment
2024-10-01 Advertencia de equipos 24-001: Prevención de derrames de la tapa de combustible sin herramientas de la motosierra Stihl Safety Warning Equipment
2024-09-16 RMC Safety Bulletin 24-001: Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires Safety Bulletin Health
2024-08-29 ETC-EB-24-005: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2024-08-29 ETC-EB-24-004: Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeeping current inventories Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2024-08-29 ETC-EB-24-003: Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2024-07-15 ETC-EB-24-002: NWCG Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Typing Standard – Request for Comment Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2024-05-29 ETC-EB-24-001: Discontinued Use of Hot/Cold Beverage Kits – 2024 Field Season Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2023-05-11 ETC-EB-2023-02: Fire shelter training material moved to a website and publication renamed Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2023-03-08 ETC-SW-2023-001: Non-specification Fire Shelters Safety Warning Equipment
2023-03-01 ETC-EB-2023-01: Discontinuation of Shelf Stable Food Boxes (NFES 7478) in NISC Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2022-09-12 RMC-SW-22-01: Hazard Tree Awareness for Strategic Decision Makers Safety Warning Personnel
2022-06-21 ETC-EA-22-05: BKR5000 Series Radio Firmware Update Equipment Advisory Equipment
2022-05-19 ETC-EA-22-04: BK Radio Not Powering Up When Switched to the On Position Equipment Advisory Equipment
2022-05-18 ETC-EB-22-01: 50:1 Fuel/Oil Mix Ratio Recommendation for 2-Stroke Wildland Fire Portable Pumps Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2022-03-16 ETC-EA-2022-03: Performance Differences Between Pre-and Post-2006 Fire Shelters Equipment Advisory Equipment
2022-01-05 ETC-EA-22-02: Fuel Container Geysering Equipment Advisory Equipment
2022-01-03 ETC-EA-22-01: Inspection of 3,000 lb. Cargo Nets Equipment Advisory Equipment
2021-04-22 Drip Torch Lock Rings Detaching Safety Warning Equipment
2021-03-04 ETC-EA-21-01: Fire Shelter PVC Bag Retrofit 2021 Equipment Advisory Equipment
2021-03-04 ETC-EB-21-01: Fire Shelter Training Update/Reminders Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2019-08-20 ETC-EB-2019-04: Medical Kit Changes – Urgent Recall of Altaire Pharmaceuticals Eye Wash Solution
Link to Altaire Pharmaceuticals Urgent Drug Recall Press Release
Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2019-05-30 ETC-EB-2019-03: NWCG Dozer Typing Standard - Request for Comment Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2019-05-09 ETC-EB-2019-02: Firefighter Pants Questionnaire Survey Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2019-02-12 ETC-EB-2019-01: Medical Kit Changes for 2019 Field Season Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2018-09-27 ETC-EB-2018-01: Further information on removal of NFES 001175 Five Gallon Fuel Can from NISCs Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2017-02-03 ETC-EB-2017-01: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Issues STIHL Chainsaw Recall Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2016-10-07 ETC-EB-2016-03: Engine and Water Tender Foot Valve Leakage - Field Test Protocol Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2016-02-25 ETC-EB-2016-01: Phase-Out of Drip Torches That Do Not Comply with US DOT and US OSHA Specifications Equipment Bulletin Equipment
2015-07-22 Hardhat Cracking and Delamination Safety Advisory Equipment
2014-08-01 Stihl Chainsaw Fuel/Oil Caps and attachment Safety Warning Equipment
2013-06-25 NWCG Heat Related Illness (HRI) Reporting Form Safety Advisory Health
2013-05-28 Creation of Arduous Duty Line Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Positions Safety Advisory Personnel
2013-04-05 Heat Illness Prevention Pocket Guide Safety Advisory Health
2013-02-25 2013 WFSTAR Letter Safety Advisory Training
2012-11-13 SAFENET System Update Safety Advisory Reports
2012-01-27 2012 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher Safety Advisory Training
2011-09-13 Hyperthermia Safety Advisory Health
2011-05-17 Implementation of New SAFENET Field Card Safety Advisory Personnel
2011-05-12 Rhabdomyolysis Epidemiological Study Results and Recommendations Safety Advisory Health
2011-02-04 2011 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) Safety Advisory Training
2010-12-21 Rhabdomyolysis Epidemiological Study Safety Advisory Health
2010-07-22 Cache Memorandum No.10-3 - Non Compliant Fuel Bottles Safety Advisory Equipment
2010-07-04 Wildland Fire Smoke - Employee Exposure and Health Safety Advisory Health
2010-06-17 International Association of Fire Chiefs Safety Week Safety Advisory Health
2010-06-07 Ash Pit Safety Advisory Safety Advisory Personnel
2010-02-24 2009 Final Safety Gram Safety Advisory Reports
2010-02-10 Hang-Ups – Take a Second Look Safety Advisory Training
2010-01-29 2010 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) Safety Advisory Training
2009-10-01 6 Minutes for Safety New Features Safety Advisory Miscellaneous
2009-08-17 Updates to the SAFENET Website Safety Advisory Miscellaneous
2009-08-03 Pump Refueling Safety Warning Safety Warning Equipment
2009-07-25 Final Safety Advisory Norovirus Safety Advisory Health
2009-07-15 NWCG#020-2009 Memorandum – Interim Influenza Guidelines for Wildland Fire Responses Safety Advisory Health
2009-07-10 DO NOT CONSUME MRE Dairy Shake Powder Safety Warning Health
2009-07-02 New Six Minutes for Safety Addition Safety Advisory Personnel
2009-07-02 Heat Illness Safety Safety Advisory Health
2009-06-16 Interagency Safety and Health Reporting Processes Safety Advisory Reports
2009-06-12 International Association of Fire Chiefs Safety Week Safety Advisory Personnel
2009-02-03 2008 Safety Gram Safety Advisory Reports
2009-02-02 Annual Wildland Fire Safety Refresher Training -2009 Safety Advisory Training
2009-01-22 10th Wildland Fire Safety Summit Safety Advisory Personnel
2008-11-17 TriData Study: 10 Years Later Safety Advisory Reports
2008-10-06 Fire Shelter System Website Safety Advisory Equipment
2008-08-14 MRSA Exposure Potential (Staph Infection) Safety Advisory Health
2008-08-08 Incident Medical Plans and Emergency Communications Safety Advisory Personnel
2008-07-30 NMAC Safety Stand Down - August 1, 2008 Safety Advisory Training
2008-07-25 NWCG Standards and Agency Administrator's Guide to Critical Incident Management Safety Advisory Miscellaneous
2008-07-09 Wildland Fire Fatalities Safety Advisory Reports
2008-07-03 Thunderstorm Safety Safety Advisory Fire Behavior
2008-06-23 Incident Emergency Medical Task Group (IEMTG) Safety Advisory Health
2008-06-17 Firefighter Safety Stand Down Safety Advisory Training
2008-04-28 Firefighters Concerned About Fire Shelter Length Safety Advisory Equipment
2008-02-08 Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Website Safety Advisory Miscellaneous
2008-01-31 2008 Updates - Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training Safety Advisory Training
2008-01-17 2007 Safety Gram Safety Advisory Personnel
2007-10-30 Seat Belt Use Saves Lives!!! Safety Advisory Equipment
2007-08-06 Situation Awareness Briefing Safety Advisory Personnel
2007-07-17 Dry Fuels and Extreme Fire Behavior Safety Advisory Fire Behavior
2007-06-15 Firefighter Safety Stand Down Safety Advisory Personnel
2007-01-31 2006 Safety Gram Safety Advisory Reports
2007-01-09 Factual Investigation Reports – New York Peak Fire & Mudd Fire Safety Advisory Reports
2006-08-28 Burnovers Safety Advisory Personnel
2006-08-24 Driving Safety Safety Advisory Personnel
2006-08-02 National Preparedness Level 5 Safety Concerns and Mitigations Safety Advisory Personnel
2006-07-20 Extreme Fire Behavior Safety Advisory Fire Behavior
2006-07-13 Interagency Aviation Safety Alert Safety Advisory Personnel
2006-06-14 IAFC Safety Stand Down Safety Advisory Personnel
2006-05-16 New Wildland Fire Safety Initiatives Safety Advisory Personnel
2005-11-29 Racal Radio Recall Safety Advisory Equipment
2005-08-24 Narrowband Radio Operations Safety Advisory Equipment
2005-07-11 Failure of Sigg Type Bottles Safety Warning Equipment
2005-06-17 Fine Fuels Safety Advisory Fire Behavior
2005-06-17 Firefighter Safety Stand Down Talking Points Safety Advisory Personnel
2004-09-17 IRPG Correction Safety Advisory Miscellaneous
2004-08-10 Utility Box Mounting Brackets – Chevrolet 2500 HD Crew Cab Pickups Safety Advisory Equipment
2004-07-22 RACALT25 Power Consumption Safety Advisory Equipment
2004-07-06 Nuttall Fire Deployment – Coronado NF, Arizona Safety Warning Personnel
2004-07-02 Frequency Incompatibility – Narrowband / Wideband Issues Safety Advisory Equipment
2004-06-10 Fire Behavior Alert for Southwest Safety Advisory Fire Behavior
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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