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PMS 310 1 Historical Documents

These historical PDFs are available primarily to assist in account and position audits. The Incident and Position Standards Committee is currently working to establish a web-based and interactive method for the historical information. If you have comments or suggestions based on your use and needs, please send them to the NWCG Webmaster. In 2020, the PMS 310-1 became entirely web-based. Information on all qualifications changes can be found in the History by Position and History by Year

The Federal Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement is now available at https://iqcsweb.nwcg.gov/. Please contact them for historical documents.

2019

2019 version of PMS 310-1

2018

2018 version of PMS 310-1

2017

2017 version of PMS 310-1

2016

2016 version of PMS 310-1

2015

2015 version of PMS 310-1

2014

PMS 310-1 Errata Sheet #6

Executive Board Memo 14-013 on the release of PMS 310-1

Operations and Workforce Development Committee (OWDC) Memo - Incident Business Advisor (IBA) Positions

2014 version of PMS 310-1

PMS 311-91 historic taskbook for FAL1,2,3)

hist_transition_plan_2015

hist_transition_plan_fal3_fal2_fal1

2014 version of PMS 308

2013

PMS 310-1 Errata Sheet #5

hist_310-1-supplement-chngform-fillable-2014

OWDC Memo - Additional Requirements for the ATGS Position

Executive Board Memo 13-011 on the release of PMS 310-1

2013 version of PMS 308

2013 version of PMS 310-1

2012

hist_310-1_icpi_transition_plan_oct2012

hist_310-1_irin_transition_plan_oct2012

hist_310-1-errata-4_oct2012

hist_nwcg-017-2012

hist_pms310-1-october2012

2011

hist_310-1-errata-3_nov2011

hist_nwcg-023-2011

2011

hist_nims_training_requirements_oct2011​

hist_nwcg-021-2011

hist_pms310-1_october2011

hist_310-1-errata-2_june2011

hist_heqb_steq_transition_plan_june2011

hist_nwcg-006-2011

hist_pms310-1_june2011

hist_pms311-72_sopl_transition_plan

2009

hist_310-1-errata_june09

​hist_310-1-ptb-faqs_june09

​hist_fobs-femo-transition_june09

​hist_nwcg-017-2009

​hist_nwcg-036-2010

​hist_pms310-1-2009

hist_sopl-transition-plan_june09

2008

hist_faqs_may2008

hist_pms310-1-2008

​hist_pms-310-1-memo08

2006

hist_pms310-1-january-2006

hist_310-1_clarification06

​hist_310-1_position_moratorium06

​hist_310-1_transition_memo06

​hist_pms310-1-2006

2000-2004

hist_310-1_2000

hist_clarification_2004

hist-NIIMS-Document-April-2004.pdf

1999

hist_310-1_1999

1995

hist_310-1_pt2rx_1995

1993

hist_310-1_1993

1984

hist_310-1_Oct_1984.pdf

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The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN)

Date: August 27, 2024
Contact: Incident Planning Subcommittee 

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Status/Check-In Recorder, PMS 350-32, NWCG Position Task Book for Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN), PMS 311-32, and Checking In Resources Customer Service Job Aid, J-111 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for SCKN includes the Incident Position Standards, Next Generation Position Task Book, and job aid were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Status/Check-In Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Status/Check-In Recorder, PMS 350-32

NWCG Position Task Book for Status/Check-In Recorder (SCKN), PMS 311-32

Checking In Resources Customer Service Job Aid, J-111

The Next Generation Position Task Book and Incident Position Standards are now available for Safety Officer, Field (SOFF)

Date: July 26, 2024
Contact: Risk Management Committee 

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Safety Officer, Field, PMS 350-81 and NWCG Position Task Book for Safety Officer, Field (SOFF), PMS 311-81 are now available.

The Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) is responsible for monitoring operations on an incident from a risk management perspective to provide for the welfare of incident resources and the public. The new Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort.

References:

NWCG Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) Position

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Safety Officer, Field, PMS 350-81

NWCG Position Task Book for Safety Officer, Field (SOFF), PMS 311-81

Updated NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation (eDoc), PMS 277

Date: July 25, 2024
Contact: Incident Planning Subcommittee 

The Incident Planning Subcommittee has updated the NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation (eDoc), PMS 277.

The NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation (eDoc) establishes the standards for collection and retention of records on wildland fires. This July 2024 update will provide incident management teams the most current standards required to maintain incident records and submit them to host units at the close of an incident.

References:

NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation (eDoc), PMS 277

eDoc Box Directory (zip file)

NWCG Off-Highway Vehicle Typing Standard Request for Comment

Date: July 24, 2024
Contact: Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee 

The Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee has released Equipment Bulletin 24-002 NWCG Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Typing Standard - Request for Comment. This bulletin outlines the proposed NWCG OHV typing standard, as well as the business need for establishing the standard. Comments on the proposed standard will be accepted through August 15th using the comment form linked below.

References:

ETC-EB-2024-02: NWCG Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Typing Standard - Request for Comment

NWCG Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Typing Standard Comment Form