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General Status Data Standard

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Indicates whether the resource is available or unavailable to fill a capability request.

Evaluation Data Standard

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A description of how the resource performed on an incident. The evaluation is focused on the specific capacity the resource was required to perform.

Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC) Code & Name Data Standard

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This data standard provides a code and name for each of the wildland fire geographic area coordination centers. [validated: 5/21/2015]

Point of Origin Longitude Data Standard

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This data standard adopts the NWCG Longitude data standard for identifying the longitude location of the point of origin of a fire. [validated: 7/21/2008]

Is Primary Capability Data Standard

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Indicates that the capability is the primary capability for the equipment or aircraft.

ICS 209 Report Date Time Data Standard

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Create a data standard that describes the date and time of the latest approved ICS-209 report.

Geographic Coordinating Area (GCA) Code & Name Data Standard

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This data standard provides a code and name for each of the wildland fire geographic coordinating areas. [validated: 5/21/2015]

Management Complexity Level Designator Data Standard

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This data standard provides a standard code and definition for identifying the highest management level utilized to manage a wildland fire event. [validated: 8/15/2008]

Created By System Data Standard

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Username of system that created the record.

Projected Incident Activity Data Standard

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Create a data standard that describes an estimate of the direction in which the incident is expected to spread, migrate or expand in the next 12, 49, and 72 hour time frames.

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WFSTAR 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Core Component Module Packages Available

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: Joe Schindel

The 2023 Fire Year in Review module and 2024 Core Component Module Packages for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) are now available on the NWCG website. The 2024 Core Component Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

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WFSTAR 2023 Fire Year in Review module

WFSTAR 2024 Core Component Module Packages

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: NWCG

The NWCG Executive Board is privileged to share with you the 2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter. As we look into the future and navigate an incredibly complex and dynamic environment, we must remain focused on our mission while actively engaging in national conversations regarding numerous wildland fire initiatives. In 2024, we prioritize building upon our successes and committing to continuous improvement. Key priorities and considerations for this year include:

Determining Core Workload
Ensuring Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) Success
Improving Efficiencies
Firefighter Health and Wellness
Engagement in National Conversations

Together we will continue to make significant strides in the challenging and vital work that lies ahead.

References:

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter

NWCG Welcomes NASA

Date: February 22, 2024
Contact: NWCG

NWCG welcomes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as an associate member.

“As wildfires become larger and more frequent, NASA is working to apply our scientific and technological knowledge toward this national challenge, and integral to our approach is forging collaborative partnerships,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy.

References:

NASA News Release

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Subject Matter Experts Needed

Date: February 14, 2024
Contact: NWCG

NWCG is seeking subject matter experts to be part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. As part of IPTM subject matter experts will help develop an integrated performance-based training system, ensure incident-specific training is necessary and relevant, and build position training and qualifications from Incident Position Standards.

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Incident Performance and Training Modernization

NWCG SME Interest Sign-up

Video: Be Part of IPTM

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General Status Data Standard

Evaluation Data Standard

Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC) Code & Name Data Standard

Point of Origin Longitude Data Standard

Is Primary Capability Data Standard

ICS 209 Report Date Time Data Standard

Geographic Coordinating Area (GCA) Code & Name Data Standard

Management Complexity Level Designator Data Standard

Created By System Data Standard

Projected Incident Activity Data Standard

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