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NWCG Publication Catalog

NWCG publications and web portals are the primary vehicles by which NWCG standards are transmitted. NWCG's Publication Management System (PMS) includes standards, guides, job aids, position taskbooks, training curricula, and other documents. Publications are distributed through hardcopy print, web pages, mobile device applications, and other digital media. NWCG web portals include key information that is updated on a continuous schedule.

How to Navigate Publication Catalog

To see all additional associated documents and supporting materials, click on link under PMS# / Publication Details.
To view/open a publication, click on link under Publication Type / View Publication.
To see committee details related to a publication's steward click on link under Steward / Committee Page.

 

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Publication Title PMS # / Publication Details Publication Type / View Publication Date Published Steward / Committee Page
Prescribed Fire Complexity Rating System Guide 424 PDF 2017-07 Fire Use Subcommittee
Resource Advisor’s Guide for Wildland Fire 313 PDF 2017-08 Resource Advisor Subcommittee, Resource Advisor Subcommittee
Six Minutes For Safety RMC-01 Portal 2021-09 6 Minutes for Safety
Smoke and Roadway Safety Guide 477 PDF 2020-10 Smoke Committee
Smoke Management Guide for Prescribed and Wildland Fire 420-2 PDF 2001-12 Technical Smoke Topics Subcommittee
Temporary Flight Restriction Request Form 520-2 PDF 2024-05 Interagency Airspace Subcommittee
User Guide for Development and Maintenance of NWCG Data Standards 938 PDF 2017-06 Data Standards and Terminology Board
Water Handling Equipment Guide 447-1 PDF 2013-06 Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee
What is the Appropriate RAWS Network? 1003 PDF 2012-08 Fire Weather Subcommittee
Wildfire Prevention Strategies Guide 455 PDF 1998-03 Communication Education and Prevention Committee
Wildland Fire Fatality and Entrapment Initial Report 405-1 PDF 2016-01 Risk Management Committee
Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Mitigation Desk Reference Guide 051 PDF 2019-06 Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Committee
Displaying 101 - 112 of 112 entries

NWCG Latest Announcements

ETC Bulletin 24-001: Discontinued Use of Hot/Cold Beverage Kits - 2024 Field Season

Date: June 4, 2024
Contact: NWCG Equipment Technology Committee 

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide NWCG direction on the discontinued use of hot/cold beverage kits for the 2024 field season due to spout failures and risk of burn injury. As an alternative, coffee heating kits are available for ordering through the cache system to support spike camps and remote resources.

If personnel see hot/cold beverage kits at an incident, these should not be used. Equipment specialists with the National Technology and Development Program are evaluating available alternative options to replace the faulty spouts and continue to coordinate with industry experts.

References:

Equipment Bulletin 24-001: Discontinued Use of Hot/Cold Beverage Kits – 2024 Field Season

NWCG Alerts

Updated Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297

Date: June 4, 2024
Contact: NWCG Incident Business Committee 

The 1990 version of the Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297, has been replaced by the updated May 2024 version. The new version of the OF 297 has been modified and improved to meet current incident management needs. The form now has areas to document the staffing of equipment and special rates. IBC has created a one-page help document and 3 completed sample OF-297 forms to assist in this transition, available on the IBC webpage.

References:

Incident Business Committee

Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297

2023 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Date: May 24, 2024
Contact: NWCG Emergency Medical Committee 

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) announces the recipients of the 2023 Wildland Fire EMS Awards. EMC annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community. These awards are well deserved.

References:

2023 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

NWCG Emergency Medical Committee

Next Generation Position Task Books

Date: May 21, 2024
Contact: NWCG Training 

NWCG is excited to announce the release of Next Generation Position Task Books (Next Gen PTBs). The Next Gen PTB is part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. Next Gen PTBs are intended to be used in conjunction with Incident Position Standards to support constructive conversations between trainees and evaluators, set baseline standards, and enhance speed to competency.

Next Gen PTBs and Incident Position Standards are now available for Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB) and Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2). As positions go through IPTM, Next Gen PTBs will be developed and published.

References:

NWCG Position Task Books

Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM)