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Project Priorities

 

NWCG Project Priorities

The project list provides a transparent snapshot of the NWCG program of work, past, current, and future. The project list is not intended to be all-encompassing for daily staff work assignments, and it should be not assumed that projects will not move up or down in priority. The NWCG staff spreads daily work assignments across multiple priorities as the entire program of work moves forward.

  • Has multiple steps (tasks) and/or people involved.
  • Not day-to-day job-related work or ongoing maintenance, occurs outside daily work.
  • Has an end date, or requires significant work on a cyclical basis.
  • Requires more than a couple of days to complete.
  • Considered a significant revision or is a new publication or training course.
  • May include agency-specific request that comes to NWCG due to staff skillset.
  • Some NWCG projects have annual or biannual components and will be listed that way in the NWCG priorities list.  For example, WFSTAR modules are broken into two categories: Spring (Jan-June) and Fall (July-Dec). All modules being developed during the year will be included in one of these two categories.

  • Time Sensitive:
    • High - Immediate need; timing is critical.
    • Moderate – Some urgency, but not critical.
    • Low – No urgency.
  • Committee priority:
    • High – Steward has established this as a high priority.
    • Moderate – Steward has established this as a moderate priority.
    • Low – Steward has established this as a low priority.
  • Level of effort remaining:
    • High – Considerable level of work involved to finish project.
    • Moderate – Moderate level of work involved to finish project.
    • Low – Low level of work involved to finish project.
  • Size of audience:
    • High – 5001-10000.
    • Medium – 1001-5000.
    • Low – 1-1000.
  • Standards tied to a position? Y/N – Is this project tied to existing standards and/or is an existing standard.
  • Required training? Y/N – only applies to training courses; required in the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.
  • Systems Improvement Effort? Y/N – Is this project tied to the development of a position performance package related to the Systems Improvement Effort?
  • Existing projects that need to be finished? Y/N – May not be the highest priority based on new criteria, but needs to get finished.
  • Current material significantly outdated or nonexistent? Y/N – essentially providing no or outdated information related to the training or standard.
  • Political sensitivity? Y/N – Deemed politically sensitive by NWCG Executive Board or multiple agencies.

  • NWCG Primary Staff (Program Manager, Coordinators, Training Program Manager, Publications Manager, Web Manager).
    • Convene monthly to update and reassess project priorities (additions, deletions, priority reassessment) (with Incident and Position Standards Committee (IPSC) and Training Delivery Committee (TDC) assigned representatives).
    • Present to Executive Board monthly for concurrence and maintain current priority list on website.
  • NWCG Committees
    • Submit new project requests to NWCG.
    • Provide input on priorities for the projects under their stewardship.
  • TDC
    • Collaborate with NWCG Training Program Manager on course revision priorities.
  • IPSC
    • Assist in setting priorities based on agency needs.
  • Executive Board
    • Review priorities monthly and provide input/readjustment as necessary.

Priority Project Title Date Added Target Date Comments
03 Faller 2 Incident Position Performance Package 21-12 26-10
24 S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations 22-11 25-12
25 S-490, Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations 22-11 25-12
01 S-320 Introduction to IMTs Course 23-05 25-12

EB-TM-23-001
02 HECM Incident Position Performance Package 23-06 25-08
26 S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior 23-07 25-08
04 FIRB Incident Position Performance Package 23-11 25-09
07 ENGB Incident Position Performance Package 24-03 25-12
10 REAF Incident Position Performance Package 24-03 25-11
09 PIOT Incident Position Performance Package 24-03 25-08
08 PIO3 Incident Position Performance Package 24-03 25-12
06 FFT1 Incident Position Performance Package 24-03 25-09
05 ICT5 Incident Position Performance Package 24-03 25-08
12 FWBM Incident Position Performance Package 24-10 25-08
27 L-280, Followership to Leadership Course revision 24-10 25-09
22 UASD Incident Position Performance Package 24-10 25-10
20 UASM Incident Position Performance Package 24-10 25-08
19 UASP Incident Position Performance Package 24-10 25-10
18 LTAN Incident Position Performance Package 24-10 25-08
17 FBAN Incident Position Performance Package 24-10 25-08
16 TIME Incident Position Performance Package 24-10 25-08
15 PROC Incident Position Performance Package 24-10 25-08
14 RADO Incident Position Performance Package 24-10 25-10
13 INCM Incident Position Performance Package 24-10 25-10
11 ATBM Incident Position Performance Package 24-10 25-08
23 Intermediate IMT Course 25-02 26-12

EB-TM-23-001
21 UASL Incident Position Performance Package 25-04 25-08
28 D-110, Expanded Dispatch Recorder 25-04 25-10
29 D-310, Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher 25-04 25-10
30 PSM-004, How to Properly Fill Out the Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF-297 25-06 25-10
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Title Date Added Date Completed Comments
S-420, Command and General Staff – 20-07 20-07

IPSC reviewed, ready for EB certification.
Creating IPDs – 22-03 18-01 22-03
S-131, Firefighter 1 – 20-12 18-01 20-12
NWCG Guide to Smoke Management on Prescribed Fires, PMS 420-3 – 20-12 18-04 20-12
Post Wildfire Recovery Program Website - Moving from FireNet – 20-12 19-01 20-12

NWCG partner website.
Guia de Repuesta de Incidentes Bolsillo (GRI / IRPG), PMS 461 ES – 20-08 19-03 20-08
NWCG Forms Project to OMB – 20-12 19-05 23-01
S-130, Firefighter Training (ILT) – 21-11 19-06 21-11
Smoke and Roadway Safety Guide, PMS 477 – 20-10 19-08 20-10
10 Standard Firefighting Orders & 18 Watch Out Situations, PMS 110 ES, 118 ES, 110-118 ES – 20-08 19-10 20-08
10 Standard Firefighting Orders & 18 Watch Out Situations, PMS 110, 118, 110-118 – 20-07 19-10 20-07

Completed.
NFDRS Website - Moving from FireNet – 21-04 19-10 21-04

NFDRS personnel input required
NWCG Prescribed Fire Summary and Final Complexity Worksheet, PMS 424-1 – 20-10 20-01 20-10
NWCG GISS Workflow, PMS 936-1 – 20-08 20-01 20-08
P-310, Fire Prevention Education Team Member – 21-09 20-01 21-09

Certification in progress
NWCG NFES Part 2 Catalog, PMS 449-2 – 21-04 20-03 21-04
Performance Support Module pages – 20-12 20-04 21-02
Loading course materials on web for download (required training) – 23-11 20-05 23-11
Week of Remembrance 2020 – 20-06 20-05 20-06

Must be posted NLT 29 June.
NWCG Standards for Aerial Ignition, PMS 501 – 21-01 20-05 21-01
NWCG Aviation Mishap Response Checklist, PMS 503 – 21-02 20-05 21-02
RT-130, WFSTAR Helispot Operations Module – 21-10 20-06 21-10
Add Training Listing to All Committee/Subcommittee Pages – 20-08 20-06 20-08

Similar to position and publications list.
NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448 - Annual Update – 20-08 20-06 20-08
Aviation Risk Management Workbook, PMS 530-1 – 21-09 20-06 21-09

Committee input required
RT-130, WFSTAR Modules (Spring 2021) – 21-06 20-06 21-06
RT-130, HTTSC: Chainsaw Ops Complexity Video – 21-07 20-06 21-07

Approved FY21 budget request for IDIQ contract w/ specific period of performance; tied to Hughes Corrective Action Plan.
SMOC: Planning and Responding to Smoke Video Contract – 24-04 20-06 24-04

Approved FY21 budget request, validating funding availability.
Fix Printing Option for Position Pages, PMS 310-1 – 20-12 20-06 20-12
NWCG Committee Homepages – 21-05 20-06 21-05

All pages in new format. 90% finished.
S-190, Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior (OLT) – 22-12 20-06 22-12
RT-130, WFSTAR Mental Health Module – 21-12 20-06 21-12
RT-300, FUSC: Landscape Scale RX Fire Planning Video – 21-05 20-06 21-05

Approved FY21 budget request for IDIQ contract with specific period of performance.
FMB COVID Request (includes Mental Health Covid) 20-07 20-08

FMB priority tasking.
Move FMB website to NWCG including subgroups – 20-07 20-07 20-07

FMB priority.
6MFS Edit All Entries – 21-03 20-07 21-03
NWCG Standards for Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212 – 21-08 20-07 21-08

Completed 21-08
Create views to show change history for all positions, 1) by position, and 2) by year, PMS 310-1 – 20-08 20-07 20-08

Start for IPSC review (Aug); Finish for PMS 310-1 update (Oct).
Create archived position pages for all archived positions, PMS 310-1 – 20-08 20-07 20-08

Used with 310-1 position history view.
RXMG PTB, PMS 311-70 – 20-10 20-08 20-10
NWCG EB Memo Project – 20-12 20-08 20-12
Move Safety Alerts From NIFC to NWCG – 21-03 20-08 21-03

100+ Loaded for safety alerts and bulletins
RT-130, Rework the site design – 21-04 20-08 21-04
NWCG Airtanker Base Directory, PMS 507 – 20-08 20-08 20-08
NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308 – 20-10 20-08 20-10
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 – 20-10 20-08 20-10

Annual Update
Support for FY21 Training Season (TDC Tasking Memo) – 21-05 20-09 21-05

In progress. Priority courses have been assigned.
NFES Catalog -- Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2 – 20-10 20-10 20-10
MEDL Incident Position Performance Package – 22-01 20-12 22-01
FWPT Incident Position Performance Package – 22-01 20-12 22-01
CRWB Incident Position Performance Package – 22-01 20-12 22-01
S-190 ES, Firefighter Training – 22-10 20-12 22-10
RXB1/2 Incident Position Performance Package/Training Contract – 23-11 20-12 23-11
Faller 3 Incident Position Performance Package – 22-01 20-12 22-01
INVF PTB, PMS 311-66 – 21-09 21-01 21-09
INVL PTB, PMS 311-90 – 21-09 21-01 21-09
FI-110, Fire Investigation – 21-05 21-01 21-05
FI-310, Wildland Fire Investigation: Case Development Portal Videos - 25-03 21-01 25-03

Approved FY23 budget request to professionalize videos.
NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Sections Chiefs – 22-08 21-01 22-08
NWCG Guide to Fire Weather Forecasts, PMS 425 – 21-05 21-02 21-05

Tied to PMS 425-1 for completion
NWCG Guide to Fire Behavior Assessment, PMS 437-1 – 23-02 21-02 23-02
RT-130, WFSTAR Module UAS Operations – 21-04 21-02 21-04

New module for 2021 training season
RT-130, WFSTAR Module NFDRS Overview – 21-04 21-02 21-04

New module for 2021 training season
RT-130, WFSTAR Module 2020 Fire Year in Review – 21-04 21-02 21-04

New module for 2021 training season
RT-130, WFSTAR Modules Military – 21-03 21-02 21-03

Titles: DOD Wildland Fire Operations: 6 Steps for Safety; Watchout Situations on DOD Installations; Wildland Fire Operations on US Air Force Installations; Wildland Fire Operations on US Army Installations
NWCG Standards for Aviation Risk Management, PMS 530 – 21-05 21-02 21-05
Fire Behavior Field Reference Guide, PMS 437 – 21-04 21-02 21-04
Week of Remembrance 2021 – 21-06 21-02 21-06
Fire Weather Handbook (1974), PMS 425-1 – 21-02 21-02 21-05

Tied to PMS 425 for completion
S-130 ES, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior – 23-07 21-03 23-07
NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management, PMS 902 – 21-04 21-03 21-04
NWCG Guía de Bolsillo de Respuesta a Incidentes (GRI), PMS 461 ES – 22-09 21-04 22-09
NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508 – 21-05 21-04 21-05
NWCG Smoke and Roadway Safety Pocket Card, PMS 477-1 – 21-07 21-04 21-07

Completed 21-08
Incident Response Pocket Guide, PMS 461 – 22-02 21-04 22-02
Incident Behavior Form, PMS 934 – 21-04 21-04 21-04
NWCG Aircraft Dispatch Form, PMS 250 – 21-06 21-05 21-06
NWCG Standards for Recognition of Prior Learning, PMS 309 – 22-01 21-06 22-01
D-110, Expanded Dispatch Recorder – 23-01 21-06 23-01

Transition to course template/certification
NWCG Glossary of Wildland Fire, PMS 205 – 21-09 21-06 21-09
Reference Materials for Becoming an L-Course Provider – 21-09 21-06 21-09
NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448 – 21-07 21-06 21-07

2021 Update
RT-130, WFSTAR Modules (Fall 2021) – 21-12 21-06 21-12
NWCG Standards for Interagency Cooperator Type 2 and 3 Helicopters, PMS 525-1 – 21-07 21-07 21-07

Completed 21-08
Move Resources to Homepage – 21-07 21-07 21-07
Banded Entry Level Training (new S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation) – 23-01 21-07 23-01

NULL
NWCG Standards for Geospatial Operations, PMS 936 and PMS 936-1 Updates – 21-08 21-07 21-08
Leadership Levels – 23-03 21-07 23-03

Tasking is complete, need to incorperate into IPDs (EDG) after migration to Drupal 9.
OF 297 and SF 261 (Fillable) – 21-07 21-07 21-07
Rework Homepage Design to Include Social Media – 21-07 21-07 21-07
NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 – 21-07 21-07 21-07

Completed 21-08
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 – 21-10 21-08 21-10

Annual Update
NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308 – 21-10 21-08 21-10
FEMS Logo – 21-08 21-08 21-09

Waiting on committee
MHSC Suicide Prevention Week – 21-08 21-08 21-08
NWCG High Pressure Portable Pump Instructions, PMS 460 – 22-03 21-10 22-03
NWCG Standards for Mitigation in the Wildland Urban Interface, PMS 052 – 23-05 21-10 23-05
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 – 21-12 21-11 21-12
Agency-Specific PTBs (WMTM and WMTL) – 21-12 21-11 21-12
NWCG Prescribed Fire Plan Template, PMS 484-1 – 21-12 21-11 21-12
NWCG GISS Workflow, PMS 936-1 – 22-03 21-12 22-03

Done 3/22
NWCG Standards for Geospatial Operations, PMS 936 – 22-03 21-12 22-03

Done 3/22
NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308 – 22-01 21-12 22-01
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 – 22-01 21-12 22-01
NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505 – 22-01 21-12 22-01
Crew Boss Incident Position Performance Package – 23-10 22-01 23-10
Faller 3 Incident Position Performance Package - 25-04 22-01 25-04
RT-130, WFSTAR Modules (Spring 2022) – 22-06 22-01 22-06
Fixed Wing Parking Tender Standards, PMS 350-92 – 22-05 22-01 22-05
Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297 – 24-05 22-01 24-05
Preparedness Guide for Firefighters and Their Families, PMS 600 – 22-02 22-01 22-02

Done 2/22
NWCG Glossary of Wildland Fire, PMS 205 – 22-03 22-01 22-02

Done 3/22
Delivering Tactical Decision Games Using Sand Table Exercises (DVD), PMS 468 – 22-01 22-01 22-07
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire First Aid, PMS 560 – 23-04 22-02 23-04
GISS PTB, PMS 311-77 22-02 22-03

Done 3/22
WFLDP – Mack Lake Staff Ride – 22-08 22-02 22-08
NWCG Prescribed Fire Summary and Final Complexity Worksheet, PMS 424-1 – 22-03 22-02 22-03
NWCG Wildland Fire Risk and Complexity Assessment, PMS 236 – 22-04 22-02 22-04
NWCG Incident Check-In Form, ICS 211 WF – 22-04 22-02 22-04
NWCG Fire Traffic Area Diagram, PMS 505d – 22-04 22-02 22-04
Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List, PMS 512 – 22-03 22-02 22-03
NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515 – 22-04 22-02 22-04
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212 – 22-06 22-03 22-06
NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2 22-03 22-04
NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308 22-03 22-03

Completed 03/22
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualification, PMS 310-1 – 22-03 22-03 22-03

Completed 03/22
Medical Unit Leader Incident Position Performance Package 22-03 25-04
Medical Unit Leader Standards, PMS 350-34 22-03 22-05
HLCO/ATGS PTB, PMS 311-18 – 22-04 22-03 22-04
NWCG Standards for Unit Identification, PMS 931 – 22-04 22-03 22-04
NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation, PMS 277 – 22-07 22-04 22-07
NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 – 22-05 22-04 22-06
NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308 22-04 22-06
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 – 22-06 22-04 22-06

Annual Update
L-180 ES, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service 22-04 23-01
Next Gen PTB – 24-04 22-04 24-04
NWCG Standards for Prescribed Fire Planning and Implementation Procedures, PMS 484 – 22-05 22-04 22-05
IBC - Claims Module, PSM-06 22-04 23-07 Approved FY22 budget request.
IBC - Compensation for Injury Module, PSM-05 22-04 23-07 Approved FY22 budget request.
FI-110 OLT, WFISC - Wildland Fire Observations and Origin Scene Protection for First Responders (OLT) – 24-03 22-04 24-03

Approved FY22 budget request
IBC - Equipment Breakdown Module 22-04 22-08

Approved FY21 budget request.
NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431 – 22-08 22-05 22-08
6MFS Week Of Remembrance 2022 22-05 22-06
NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment, PMS 449-1 – 22-06 22-05 22-06
NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448 – 22-07 22-05 22-07
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 – 22-05 22-05 22-05

June 2022 Update
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 – 22-07 22-06 22-07
NWCG Buying Team Extension Form, PMS 902-3 22-06 22-06
NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508 – 22-06 22-06 22-06
RT-130, WFSTAR Modules (Fall 2022) 22-06 22-12
Fire Traffic Area Diagram & Aerial Supervision Standard Scripts, PMS 505d & PMS 505e 22-06 22-07
NWCG Standards for Geospatial Operations, PMS 936 – 22-06 22-06 22-06
NWCG GISS Workflow, PMS 936-1 – 22-06 22-06 22-06
NWCG Standards for Unit Identifiers, PMS 931 – 22-09 22-07 22-09
NWCG Incident Check-In Form, ICS 211 WF – 22-07 22-07 22-07
X-900 OLT, Investigation of Powerline Caused Wildland Fires - 25-05 22-07 25-05

Approved FY22 budget request.
Update to include Virtual Delivery of NWCG Courses to NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1 – 24-07 22-09 24-06
RT-300, Burn Boss Refresher - Conducting Technical Review of Prescribed Fire Plans – 24-12 22-11 24-12
NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505, NFES 2544 22-11 23-01
NWCG Wildland Fire Risk and Complexity Assessment, PMS 236 – 23-01 22-12 23-01
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 – 24-10 22-12 23-01

Annual Update
NWCG Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470 – 23-08 22-12 23-08
NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations, PMS 510 – 23-06 22-12 23-06
New Generation Fire Shelter Portal, PMS 411 – 23-05 22-12 23-05
RT-130, WFSTAR Modules (Spring 2023) – 23-04 22-12 23-04
NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308 – 23-03 23-01 23-03
NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515 – 23-03 23-01 23-03
NWCG FPET Guide, PMS 474 – 23-06 23-03 23-06
RT-130, WFSTAR Modules (Fall 2023) 23-04 23-11
NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 – 23-06 23-04 23-06
NWCG Standards for Airspace Coordination, PMS 520 – 23-07 23-04 23-07
NWCG FPET Host Unit Guide, PMS 464 – 23-06 23-05 23-07
EQTR Incident Position Performance Package – 24-10 23-06 24-10
SCKN Incident Position Performance Package – 24-08 23-06 24-08
NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508 – 23-06 23-06 23-07
SOFF Incident Position Performance Package -25-05 23-06 25-05
NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508 – 23-10 23-06 23-10
PTRC Incident Position Performance Package – 24-10 23-06 24-10
NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505 - December 2023 – 23-12 23-10 23-12
NWCG WUI Mitigation Field Guide, PMS 053 - 25-02 23-10 25-02
NWCG Task Book for the Position of Archaeologist (ARCH), PMS 311-113 – 24-01 23-10 24-01
NWCG Work Capacity Test Administrator's Guide, PMS 307 – 23-12 23-10 23-12
NWCG Task Book for the Position of Resource Advisor Coordinator (REAC), PMS 311-110 – 24-01 23-10 24-01
NWCG Task Book for the Position of Resource Advisor (READ), PMS 311-111 – 24-01 23-10 24-01
NWCG Task Book for the Position of Resource Advisor, Fireline (REAF), PMS 311-112 – 24-01 23-10 24-01
ABRO Incident Position Performance Package 23-11 24-10
FELB Incident Position Performance Package - 25-05 23-11 25-05
EDSD Incident Position Performance Package - 25-04 23-11 25-04
EDRC Incident Position Performance Package - 25-04 23-11 25-03
NWCG Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515 – 24-04 23-12 24-04
NWCG Task Book for the Position of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Pilot (UASP), PMS 311-78 – 24-01 23-12 24-01
RT-130, WFSTAR Modules (Spring 2024) – 24-04 23-12 24-04
NWCG Task Book for the Positions of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager (UASM); Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader (UASL); Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist (UASD), PMS 311-79 – 24-01 23-12 24-01
Updating the blended version of S-130 to match the 2021 instructor led verison 24-02 25-05
Two performance support modules for IBC created through the media BPA. - 25-02 24-02 25-03
NWCG Standards for Airspace Coordination, PMS 520 – 24-04 24-02 24-04
Standards for Water Scooping Operations – 24-03 24-02 24-03
NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Branch Director (OPBD), PMS 311-109 – 24-06 24-03 24-06
NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide, PMS 461 - 25-02 24-03 25-02
DOCL Incident Position Performance Package - 25-03 24-03 25-03
RESL Incident Position Performance Package - 25-03 24-03 25-03
CORD Incident Position Performance Package - 25-03 24-03 25-03
EDSP Incident Position Performance Package - 25-03 24-03 25-03
ACDP Incident Position Performance Package - 25-03 24-03 25-03
IADP Incident Position Performance Package - 25-03 24-03 25-03
DMOB Incident Position Performance Package - 25-03 24-03 25-03
TFR Request, PMS 520-2 – 24-03 24-04 24-03
NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552 – 24-06 24-04 24-06
NWCG Standards for Airtanker Operations, PMS 514 - 25-03 24-05 25-03
NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508 – 24-06 24-05 24-06
NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management, PMS 902 – 24-06 24-05 24-06
Fire Behavior Field Reference Guide, PMS 437 – 24-11 24-06 24-11
NWCG Risk and Complexity Assessment, PMS 236 – 24-07 24-06 24-07
NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation, PMS 277 – 24-08 24-07 24-07
ICS 220 WF, Air Operations Summary WF - 25-04 24-08 25-04
NWCG Guide to Fire Behavior Assessment, PMS 437-1 – 24-11 24-08 24-11
NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505 – 24-12 24-11 24-12
NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 – 24-12 24-11 24-12
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430 - 25-02 25-02 25-03
NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448 - 25-04 25-03 25-04
NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508 - 25-04 25-03 25-04
NWCG Standards for Aerial Ignitions, PMS 501 - 25-04 25-03 25-04
NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431 - 25-06 25-04 25-06
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for PROC and TIME

Date: July 17, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) and Time Unit Leader (TIME).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 update, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Procurement Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Time Unit Leader Position Page

National Wildland Firefighter Day

Date: July 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
National Interagency Fire Center

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) recognizes July 2, 2025, as National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD). Established in 2022, NWFFD honors the dedication of wildland firefighters and support personnel. This day falls within the 2025 Week of Remembrance (June 30 - July 6), providing an opportunity to renew our commitment to wildland firefighter safety while remembering those who have fallen in the line of duty.

NWCG provides leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. NWCG standards and training establish common practices to contribute to safe, effective, and coordinated interagency wildland fire operations nationwide.

References:

Week of Remembrance

National Wildland Firefighter Day

2025 Week of Remembrance

Date: June 27, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2025 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on the past incidents from 2015 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations—whether in briefing rooms or at tailgates—that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

References:

2025 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003 Flame-Resistant Shirt Survey

Date: June 12, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

The U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) is seeking input on the Forest Service-designed flame-resistant (FR) shirt, currently available through the National Interagency Support Cache system and FedMall.

NTDP is conducting a product review to improve future FR shirt designs. As part of this effort, a short survey is now open for federal employees who have worn any of three recent FR shirt models. Feedback will guide design improvements to better meet the needs of wildland firefighters.

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, responses are limited to federal employees. The survey is open through September 12, 2025. 

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003