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NWCG positions enable consistent and uniform performance by personnel mobilized by position under NIMS-ICS principles. The position catalog provides comprehensive information about each NWCG position, those for which NWCG establishes qualifications standards. Agency-specific positions such as those located in the Federal Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement are not included in this catalog.

Positions denoted with an asterisk (*) use the established FEMA National Qualifications System all-hazard position as the baseline for the NWCG wildland fire position.

Note: Filter all IPDs using the IPD Status column to quickly see which ones are under review.

Position Title Position Code Functional Area Steward Key Stakeholders IPD Status ID IDQR
Air Operations Branch Director* AOBD Air Operations NIAC Approved 29539 33032
Air Support Group Supervisor* ASGS Air Operations NIAC Approved 29540 33014
Air Tactical Group Supervisor* ATGS Air Operations IASS Approved 29524 33011
Aircraft Base Radio Operator ABRO Air Operations IHOPS Approved 29526 33039
Aircraft Timekeeper ATIM Air Operations ABOU Approved 33173 33052
Airtanker Base Manager ATBM Air Operations ABOU Approved 33179 33063
Area Command Aviation Coordinator ACAC Air Operations NIAC Approved 29538 33036
Deck Coordinator DECK Air Operations IHOPS Approved 29529 33007
Fixed Wing Base Manager FWBM Air Operations ABOU Approved 33175 33057
Fixed Wing Parking Tender FWPT Air Operations ABOU Approved 33178 33054
Helibase Manager HEBM Air Operations IHOPS Approved 33172 33042
Helicopter Coordinator HLCO Air Operations IASS Approved 29545 33001
Helicopter Crewmember HECM Air Operations IHOPS Approved 29625 33004
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource HMGB Air Operations IHOPS Approved 29485 32998
Mixmaster MXMS Air Operations ABOU Approved 33176 33045
Ramp Manager RAMP Air Operations ABOU Approved 33174 33061
Retardant Crewmember RTCM Air Operations ABOU Approved 33177 33048
Single Engine Airtanker Manager SEMG Air Operations ABOU Approved 29546 32994
Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot UASP Air Operations IFUASS Approved 33182 33168
Unmanned Aircraft System, Data Specialist UASD Air Operations IFUASS Approved 33183 33165
Unmanned Aircraft System, Manager UASM Air Operations IFUASS Approved 33180 33158
Unmanned Aircraft System, Module Leader UASL Air Operations IFUASS --- 33181 33162
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Updated NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Water Scooper Operations Unit

The NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 establishes the standards for dispatching, utilizing, and coordinating water scooping aircraft on interagency wildland fires. These standards should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision (SAS), PMS 505, and any local, state, or geographic/regional water scooping plans.

References:

NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Updated NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

The Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee has updated the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505. PMS 505 establishes standards for aerial supervision operations for national interagency wildland fire operations. 

References:

NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

New Job Aids Available: Packing Lists for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel and Support Staff, J-101 and J-102

Date: December 3, 2024
Contact: NWCG TRAINING

Two new job aids are now available: Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101 and Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Personnel, J-102, should serve as a baseline for items needed on a wildland fire assignment. These lists will help personnel prepare for a 14 to 21-day assignment on the fireline or in a support role.

References:

Job Aid Catalog

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Staff, J-102

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

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