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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
Assistant Area Commander, Logistics ACLC Logistics ILSC Approved 29528 32797
Base/Camp Manager BCMG Logistics ILSC Approved 29541 32804
Communications Unit Leader* COML Logistics ILSC Approved 29588 32853
Equipment Manager EQPM Logistics ILSC Approved 29590 32861
Facilities Unit Leader* FACL Logistics ILSC Approved 29591 32974
Food Unit Leader* FDUL Logistics ILSC Approved 29592 32978
Ground Support Unit Leader* GSUL Logistics ILSC Approved 29593 32984
Incident Communications Center Manager INCM Logistics ILSC National Coordination System Committee Approved 29594 32990
Incident Communications Technician* COMT Logistics ILSC Approved 29589 32856
Logistics Section Chief Complex LSCC Logistics ILSC Approved 36914 36919
Logistics Section Chief Type 1* LSC1 Logistics ILSC Approved 29595 32996
Logistics Section Chief Type 2* LSC2 Logistics ILSC Approved 29596 33129
Logistics Section Chief Type 3* LSC3 Logistics ILSC Approved 29597 33132
Medical Unit Leader* MEDL Logistics IMUS Incident Logistics Subcommittee Approved 29599 32875
Ordering Manager ORDM Logistics ILSC Approved 29600 33135
Radio Operator RADO Logistics ILSC National Coordination System Committee Approved 29601 33140
Receiving/Distribution Manager RCDM Logistics ILSC Approved 29603 33143
Security Manager SECM Logistics ILSC Approved 29604 33146
Supply Unit Leader* SPUL Logistics ILSC Approved 29608 33149
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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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