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Curriculum Issue Papers

Issue Paper Number Subject Date Approved Title
144 Creation of X-520 Course to Allow for Recording of NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form 2023-09 Creation of X-520 Course to Allow for Recording of NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form
143 Training and Qualification Requirements for Non-NWCG Entities 2023-08 Training and Qualification Requirements for Non-NWCG Entities
142 Combining RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation and RX-341 Prescribed Fire Plan 2023-03 Combining RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation and RX-341 Prescribed Fire Plan
141 Removal of FFT2 Prerequisite from S-212 2023-03 Removal of FFT2 Prerequisite from S-212
140 Inclusion of Spanish Language Translation of FFT2 Materials to NWCG Curriculum 2022-12 Inclusion of Spanish Language Translation of FFT2 Materials to NWCG Curriculum
139 Assignment of Course Number to GIS Specialist (GISS) Recurrency Training 2021-12 Assignment of Course Number to GIS Specialist (GISS) Recurrency Training
138 Assignment of X Course Numbers to Unnumbered Courses 2020-04 Assignment of X Course Numbers to Unnumbered Courses
137 Assignment of Course Number to Advanced National Fire Danger Rating System 2020-03 Assignment of Course Number to Advanced National Fire Danger Rating System
136 Assignment of Course Names and Numbers for Two New Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Courses 2018-10 Assignment of Course Names and Numbers for Two New Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Courses
135 Assignment of Course Name and Number for M-582, Fire Program Management, Leading Complex Fire Programs 2018-09 Assignment of Course Name and Number for M-582, Fire Program Management, Leading Complex Fire Programs
106 Modification of Course Name for RX-510, Applied Fire Effects 2016-06 Modification of Course Name for RX-510, Applied Fire Effects
134 Removal of S-260, Incident Business Management Instructor-LED Training Course from the NWCG Curriculum 2016-05 Removal of S-260, Incident Business Management Instructor-LED Training Course from the NWCG Curriculum
130 Combination of D-311 and D-312 Courses 2016-05 Combination of D-311 and D-312 Courses
133 Modification of Course Name for S-200, Initial Attack Incident Commander and S-300, Extended Attack Incident Commander 2016-03 Modification of Course Name for S-200, Initial Attack Incident Commander and S-300, Extended Attack Incident Commander
132 (Amended) Removal of the Spanish S-130 and Spanish S-190 from the NWCG Curriculum 2016-02 (Amended) Removal of the Spanish S-130 and Spanish S-190 from the NWCG Curriculum
131 Removal of G-130, Wildland Training (FFT2) for Structural Firefighters from the NWCG Curriculum 2016-02 Removal of G-130, Wildland Training (FFT2) for Structural Firefighters from the NWCG Curriculum
129 Removal of S-336 Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire Course from the NWCG Curriculum 2015-10 Removal of S-336 Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire Course from the NWCG Curriculum
128 Modification of Course Name for S-482, Advanced Fire Management Applications 2015-05 Modification of Course Name for S-482, Advanced Fire Management Applications
127 Assignment of Maintenance Responsibility for S-262 and S-481 2015-01 Assignment of Maintenance Responsibility for S-262 and S-481
126 Removal of Courses from NWCG Curriculum 2015-01 Removal of Courses from NWCG Curriculum
124 Assignment of Course name and Number for the New Leadership Course 2014-10 Assignment of Course name and Number for the New Leadership Course
125 Modification of Course Hours for S-330, Task Force/Strike Team Leader 2014-09 Modification of Course Hours for S-330, Task Force/Strike Team Leader
123 Modification/Combination of Course Identification for S-131, Firefighter Type1, S-133, Look-up, Look-Down, Look-Around and S-134, LCES 2014-09 Modification/Combination of Course Identification for S-131, Firefighter Type1, S-133, Look-up, Look-Down, Look-Around and S-134, LCES
122 Modification of Course Hours for S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management 2014-09 Modification of Course Hours for S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management
113 Removal of Multi-Agency Coordinating (MAC) Group, M-480, Course 2014-04 Removal of Multi-Agency Coordinating (MAC) Group, M-480, Course
121 Modification of Course Hours for S-470, Air Operations Branch Director 2013-11 Modification of Course Hours for S-470, Air Operations Branch Director
120 Incident Business Advisor, S-481 Increase in Course Hours 2013-11 Incident Business Advisor, S-481 Increase in Course Hours
117 Establishing the "X" Course Designation 2013-04 Establishing the "X" Course Designation
111 AMENDED S-234, Ignition Operations 2013-04 AMENDED S-234, Ignition Operations
116 Assignment of Course Number for Incident Contract Project Inspector Training 2013-04 Assignment of Course Number for Incident Contract Project Inspector Training
118 Assignment of Course Number for Investigation of Powerline Caused Wildland Fires Training 2013-04 Assignment of Course Number for Investigation of Powerline Caused Wildland Fires Training
119 Safety Officer, S-404 Increase in Course Hours 2013-04 Safety Officer, S-404 Increase in Course Hours
115 Assignment of Course Number for ATGS Refresher Training 2013-03 Assignment of Course Number for ATGS Refresher Training
114 Dual-Track Leadership Curriculum 2013-01 Dual-Track Leadership Curriculum
112 Reassignment of Course Number for Infrared Interpreter Course 2012-08 Reassignment of Course Number for Infrared Interpreter Course
110 Modification of Position Title for Training Specialist (TNSP) in the PMS 310-1 2010-07 Modification of Position Title for Training Specialist (TNSP) in the PMS 310-1
109 Modification of Position Responsibilities for Training Specialist (TNSP) in the PMS 310-1 2010-07 Modification of Position Responsibilities for Training Specialist (TNSP) in the PMS 310-1
108 Modification of Course Hours for P-301, Fire Prevention Education 2 2010-06 Modification of Course Hours for P-301, Fire Prevention Education 2
107 Assignment of Course Name and Number for S-580 Replacement Course 2010-02 Assignment of Course Name and Number for S-580 Replacement Course
105 Status and Assignment of Course Number for Fire Investigation Course 2009-10 Status and Assignment of Course Number for Fire Investigation Course
105 Status and Assignment of Course Number for Fire Investigation Course 2009-10 Status and Assignment of Course Number for Fire Investigation Course
103 Modification of the Position Task Book for Strike Team/Task Force Leader 2009-10 Modification of the Position Task Book for Strike Team/Task Force Leader
102 Modification of Course Name for P-301, Wildfire Prevention Planning 2009-02 Modification of Course Name for P-301, Wildfire Prevention Planning
101 Reassignment for Fire Investigation Course 2009-02 Reassignment for Fire Investigation Course
100 Modification of Course Hours for S-234, Ignition Operations 2008-09 Modification of Course Hours for S-234, Ignition Operations
099 Removal of S-216 Driving for Fire Service from the PMS 2008-06 Removal of S-216 Driving for Fire Service from the PMS
097 Assignment of Course Names and Numbers for the Crosswalk Gap Courses 2008-05 Assignment of Course Names and Numbers for the Crosswalk Gap Courses
098 Replacement of S-492 and S-493 2008-05 Replacement of S-492 and S-493
096 Title Change of L-180, Human Factors on the Fireline 2008-04 Title Change of L-180, Human Factors on the Fireline
095 Remove M-580, Fire in Ecosystem Management Course from PMS 310-1 2008-03 Remove M-580, Fire in Ecosystem Management Course from PMS 310-1
094 The Advanced Wildfire Calculations, S-490 Course Packaging 2008-03 The Advanced Wildfire Calculations, S-490 Course Packaging
093 Establishing the Framework for "Leadership is Action" (previously known as L-580) 2008-02 Establishing the Framework for "Leadership is Action" (previously known as L-580)
092 Name Change of S-300, Incident Commander, Extended Attack 2008-02 Name Change of S-300, Incident Commander, Extended Attack
091 Removal of I-402, ICS for Executives from the PMS 2007-04 Removal of I-402, ICS for Executives from the PMS
090 Assignment of Course Name and Number for RX Fire Implementation 2007-04 Assignment of Course Name and Number for RX Fire Implementation
089 Interchangeable Courses (I-300 and I-400) 2007-03 Interchangeable Courses (I-300 and I-400)
088 Modification of Course Hours for S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management 2007-02 Modification of Course Hours for S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management
086 RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects Curriculum Design Change 2007-02 RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects Curriculum Design Change
087 Modification to Course Name for S-378, Air Tactical Group Supervisor 2007-02 Modification to Course Name for S-378, Air Tactical Group Supervisor
085 Modification to Course Number and Name for S-348 and S-347 2006-12 Modification to Course Number and Name for S-348 and S-347
084 Interchangeable Courses 2006-09 Interchangeable Courses
083 Management of Wildland Fire Investigation Curriculum 2006-07 Management of Wildland Fire Investigation Curriculum
082 Modification of Course Name for P-101, Introduction to Wildfire Prevention 2006-07 Modification of Course Name for P-101, Introduction to Wildfire Prevention
081 Modification to Course Names for D-110 & D-310 2006-06 Modification to Course Names for D-110 & D-310
067 AMENDED Assignment of Course Name and Number for RX Fire Planning Course 2006-05 AMENDED Assignment of Course Name and Number for RX Fire Planning Course
079 Combination of S-347 and S-348 Courses 2006-03 Combination of S-347 and S-348 Courses
078 Wildland Fire Suppression Tactics Guide 2006-03 Wildland Fire Suppression Tactics Guide
080 Modification to RESL and DMOB PTBs 2006-03 Modification to RESL and DMOB PTBs
077 Number Assignments for Annual Fireline Safety Refresher 2006-02 Number Assignments for Annual Fireline Safety Refresher
076 Number Assignments for GIS Specialist Course 2006-02 Number Assignments for GIS Specialist Course
075 Inclusion of I-401 into I-400 2005-09 Inclusion of I-401 into I-400
068 Changing Status Check-In Recorder from Self Study to Instructor Led Training 2005-09 Changing Status Check-In Recorder from Self Study to Instructor Led Training
074 Number Assignments for Prevention Courses 2005-08 Number Assignments for Prevention Courses
073 Map and Compass for Firefighters 2005-08 Map and Compass for Firefighters
072 Removal of D-105 Entry Level Dispatcher from PMS 2005-05 Removal of D-105 Entry Level Dispatcher from PMS
070 Number Assignment for Human Resource Specialist Course 2005-05 Number Assignment for Human Resource Specialist Course
071 Number Assignment for Incident Business Advisor Course 2005-05 Number Assignment for Incident Business Advisor Course
069 Number Assignment for Aircraft Dispatcher Course 2005-05 Number Assignment for Aircraft Dispatcher Course
066 Modification to SITL Position Qualifications 2005-04 Modification to SITL Position Qualifications
067 Assignment of Course Name and Number for RX Fire Planning Course 2005-03 Assignment of Course Name and Number for RX Fire Planning Course
065 Removal of S-132 from the PMS 2004-10 Removal of S-132 from the PMS
064 Removal of P-130 from PMS 2004-10 Removal of P-130 from PMS
063 Modification of Required Training for the ICT3 Position 2004-10 Modification of Required Training for the ICT3 Position
062 Modification of Required Training for the ICT4 Position 2004-10 Modification of Required Training for the ICT4 Position
058 Modification of Course Hours for S-230 2004-05 Modification of Course Hours for S-230
059 Modification of Course Name for S-271 2004-05 Modification of Course Name for S-271
060 Modification of Course Format for ICS Curriculum 2004-05 Modification of Course Format for ICS Curriculum
061 Difference Between Course Equivalency and Course Criteria Approval 2004-05 Difference Between Course Equivalency and Course Criteria Approval
057 Modification of Course Name for S-336 2004-03 Modification of Course Name for S-336
056 Incident Commander Type 5 Training Requirements 2004-02 Incident Commander Type 5 Training Requirements
054 Proposal to Change the Passing Score for S-260 from 70% to 80% 2004-02 Proposal to Change the Passing Score for S-260 from 70% to 80%
053 Proposal to Require S-260 for Certain ICS Positions 2004-02 Proposal to Require S-260 for Certain ICS Positions
052 Modification of the Position and PTB for TFLD and STLD 2004-02 Modification of the Position and PTB for TFLD and STLD
051 Recommending a Course for ASGS 2004-02 Recommending a Course for ASGS
050 Modification of Course Hours for S-430 2004-02 Modification of Course Hours for S-430
049 Modification of Course Hours for S-390 2004-02 Modification of Course Hours for S-390
048 Modification of Current Prerequisite Experience for Security Manager 2003-11 Modification of Current Prerequisite Experience for Security Manager
047 Modification of Position Name for Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss 2003-11 Modification of Position Name for Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss
046 Modification of Course Name for S-110 2003-07 Modification of Course Name for S-110
037 ICS Helicopter Types 2003-05 ICS Helicopter Types
045 Modification of Course Name for S-215 2003-04 Modification of Course Name for S-215
044 Addition of Position Task Books for Sawyers and Faller 2003-02 Addition of Position Task Books for Sawyers and Faller
041 Fireline Handbook Changes re: Portable Pumps/Hydraulics 2003-02 Fireline Handbook Changes re: Portable Pumps/Hydraulics
043 Removal of P-151 from PMS 2003-01 Removal of P-151 from PMS
042 Emergency Landing Positions for Aircraft Passengers 2003-01 Emergency Landing Positions for Aircraft Passengers
038 Elimination of the S-281 and S-381 Courses 2003-01 Elimination of the S-281 and S-381 Courses
035 AMENDED #2 - Number Change, L-181 to L-280, L-280 to L-380, L-380 to L-381 2002-11 AMENDED #2 - Number Change, L-181 to L-280, L-280 to L-380, L-380 to L-381
040 Leadership Curriculum Design and Deliver Strategy 2002-11 Leadership Curriculum Design and Deliver Strategy
039 Future of the S-131 Course 2002-11 Future of the S-131 Course
032 AMENDED - Order #4 Verbiage Change 2002-10 AMENDED - Order #4 Verbiage Change
034 AMENDED - Clarification of Qualifations 2002-10 AMENDED - Clarification of Qualifations
036 Numbering of the Helicopter Manager Workshop 2002-06 Numbering of the Helicopter Manager Workshop
035 AMENDED - Numbering of Leadership Courses 2002-06 AMENDED - Numbering of Leadership Courses
035 Numbering of Leadership Courses 2002-05 Numbering of Leadership Courses
032 Revision of the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders 2002-05 Revision of the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders
029 Prerequisite Experience for TNSP 2002-03 Prerequisite Experience for TNSP
034 Qualifications for the IA Dispatch Position 2002-02 Qualifications for the IA Dispatch Position
033 Modification of Course Name S-445 2002-02 Modification of Course Name S-445
031 Numbering of Fire Investigation Courses 2001-12 Numbering of Fire Investigation Courses
030 Modification of Course Name for S-212 2001-12 Modification of Course Name for S-212
028 Modification of Course Name S-491 2001-09 Modification of Course Name S-491
027 Numbering of Dispatch Courses 2000-02 Numbering of Dispatch Courses
026 Numbering of all Courses in PMS 310-1 1999-10 Numbering of all Courses in PMS 310-1
025 Reinstatement of S-336 in NWCG Curriculum 1999-10 Reinstatement of S-336 in NWCG Curriculum
024 Cancellation of S-402 1999-06 Cancellation of S-402
022 Add RADO to PMS 310-1 and Develop Job Aid & Task Book 1999-04 Add RADO to PMS 310-1 and Develop Job Aid & Task Book
023 Change 'Experience Requirement' for MEDL Position 1999-03 Change 'Experience Requirement' for MEDL Position
018 Create New Position - Incident Communications Technician 1999-02 Create New Position - Incident Communications Technician
021 Add "TS" to Course Numbering System 1998-12 Add "TS" to Course Numbering System
019 Name Changes for the Finance/Administration Training 1998-10 Name Changes for the Finance/Administration Training
020 Modification of Course Numbering System 1998-09 Modification of Course Numbering System
017 Cancellation U.L. S-320 1998-05 Cancellation U.L. S-320
016 Cancellation of Tool & Equipment Specialist 1997-10 Cancellation of Tool & Equipment Specialist
015 Change in Course Title, Number & Target Group for Rx-290, Rx Monitoring & Analysis 1997-04 Change in Course Title, Number & Target Group for Rx-290, Rx Monitoring & Analysis
014 Training for Display Processor & Status/Check-In Recorder 1996-04 Training for Display Processor & Status/Check-In Recorder
013 Training & Qualifications for Finance/Administration Positions 1996-04 Training & Qualifications for Finance/Administration Positions
012 Felling Boss S-235 1996-01 Felling Boss S-235
011 Helibase Manager Training and Qualifications 1996-01 Helibase Manager Training and Qualifications
010 Helicopter Coordinator Training and Qualifications 1996-01 Helicopter Coordinator Training and Qualifications
009 Management and Supervision Courses 1995-03 Management and Supervision Courses
008 Helispot Manager Job Aid J-272 1995-02 Helispot Manager Job Aid J-272
003 Management & Supervision Courses S-201/301/401 1994-12 Management & Supervision Courses S-201/301/401
007 Corrections to Fire Behavior Courses 1994-06 Corrections to Fire Behavior Courses
005 Revision of S-217 Development of J-376 1994-04 Revision of S-217 Development of J-376
006 Operations Section Chief 1994-03 Operations Section Chief
004 Proposed Change in Development Schedule 1994-03 Proposed Change in Development Schedule
002 Decision Process 1994-02 Decision Process
001 Fire Suppression Tactics S-336 1993-11 Fire Suppression Tactics S-336
055 Future of S-245 Display Processor Course and DPRO Position 0004-02 Future of S-245 Display Processor Course and DPRO Position
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2024 Week of Remembrance

Date: June 27, 2024
Contact: 6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee 

As we approach the 2024 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30 to July 6, we dedicate this time to thoughtfully reviewing and recognizing the events of the 2018 Mendocino Complex. As such, this year’s theme of “Learning From the Mendocino Complex” embodies a longstanding hallmark of WOR, honoring through learning.

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Updated NWCG Wildland Fire Risk and Complexity Assessment, PMS 236

Date: June 24, 2024
Contact: Incident and Position Standards Committee 

The June 2024 update of the NWCG Wildland Fire Risk and Complexity Assessment, PMS 236, is now available to meet the current needs for incident management typing.

The NWCG Wildland Fire Risk and Complexity Assessment should be used to evaluate firefighter safety issues, assess risk, and identify the appropriate incident management organization based on incident complexity. Assessing risk, determining incident complexity, and identifying an appropriate incident management organization is a subjective process based on examining a combination of indicators or factors, which can change over time.

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Date: June 10, 2024
Contact: NWCG Feedback 

The NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Branch Director (OPBD), PMS 311-109 is now available for use within the OPBD position qualification pathway. As part of the transition to Complex Incident Management (CIM), the OPBD Next Gen PTB was developed and the position qualification pathway updated.

More information about the Next Gen PTB format can be found on the NWCG Position Task Book webpage.

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Updated NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management, PMS 902

Date: June 5, 2024
Contact: NWCG Incident Business Committee 

The 2024 revision of the NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management, PMS 902 is now available. The uniform application of interagency incident business management standards is critical to interagency fire operations. PMS 902 assists NWCG agencies in constructively working together to provide effective execution of each agency's incident business management program.

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