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The National Wildfire Coordinating Group provides national leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners.

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NWCG Training

NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilize to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG Publications

NWCG publications and web portals are the primary vehicles by which NWCG standards are transmitted.

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NWCG Training

NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fire and other all-hazard incidents.

NWCG Systems Improvement

Improvement of NWCG systems components is an ongoing effort intended to support the core mission-enabling interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners.

NWCG Positions

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.

NWCG Publications

NWCG publications and web portals are the primary vehicles by which NWCG standards are transmitted.

Incident Position Performance Cycle

The Incident Position Performance Cycle outlines key components and processes used for NWCG positions.

Publication and Web Portal Management

Web portals include key information that is updated on a continuous schedule. The committees and subgroups responsible for developing NWCG standards manage the publication cycle.

Course Steering Committee

M-581 Fire Program Management Course Steering Committee M-582 Agency Administrator Advanced Wildland Fire Course

List of Committees

NWCG committees and subgroups are established and organized to accomplish the overall NWCG mission. They provide leadership to and represent the major functional areas of wildland fire management.

NWCG Staff

The NWCG Staff is located at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho.

NWCG Committee Information

NWCG accomplishes its mission using a system of committees and subgroups organized around the primary functional areas of wildland fire management. Committee/subgroup members represent their respective agencies/entities and provide the subject matter expertise critical to the NWCG effort.

NWCG Committee Information

Organizational Types

NWCG accomplishes its mission using a system of committees and subgroups organized around the primary functional areas of wildland fire management. These committees and subgroups are categorized into the types listed below based on purpose and organizational hierarchy.

NWCG Task Books

NWCG task books are a key component of the qualification process for specified NWCG positions.

NWCG Task Books

NWCG task books are a key component of the qualification process for specified NWCG positions.

NFES Catalogs

The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) was created to provide standards for fire supplies and equipment as well as an organized method for ordering and stocking those items.

PMS 449-1

NWCG NFES Catalog Part 1 Fire Supplies and Equipment PMS 449 1. The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) was created to provide standards for fire supplies and equipment as well as an organized method for ordering and stocking those items.

PMS 449-2

NWCG NFES Catalog Part 2 Publications PMS 449 2. The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) was created to provide standards for fire supplies and equipment as well as an organized method for ordering and stocking those items. The NWCG National Fire Equipment System Catalog, national in scope, reflects the items admitted to the NFES and the cache locations where they are stocked.

NWCG Master Roster

View our rosters below. Rosters are also available to view by organization.

Agency Specific Position Task Books

The following are Agency-specific Position Task Books. Click the agency to find their specific Position Task Books.

Job Aids

NWCG job aids are intended to support performance of NWCG position duties.

PMS 200

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment for national mobilization to wildland fire incidents.

PMS 200

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment for national mobilization to wildland fire incidents.

PMS 200

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment for national mobilization to wildland fire incidents.

PMS 200

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment for national mobilization to wildland fire incidents.

PMS 200

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment for national mobilization to wildland fire incidents.

PMS 936-1

The NWCG GISS Workflow, PMS 936-1, is developed and maintained by the NWCG Geospatial Subcommittee (GSC) under the direction of the Data Management Committee (DMC), an entity of NWCG.

PMS 936-1

The NWCG GISS Workflow, PMS 936-1, is developed and maintained by the NWCG Geospatial Subcommittee (GSC) under the direction of the Data Management Committee (DMC), an entity of NWCG.

PMS 437

The Fire Behavior Field Reference Guide (FBFRG) describes a range of practices by which fire behavior assessments are conducted for fireline leadership in the field, and by Fire Behavior Analysts (FBANs) and Long Term Fire Analysts (LTANs) in support of more sophisticated analysis. It is a hands-on publication for use in the field, in fire behavior training, and as a learning reference.

6MFS Topics

List of 6 Minutes for Safety topics and categories below for you to view and explore.

PMS 936

The NWCG Standards for Geospatial Operations (GeoOps), PMS 936, provides the basis for consistency in the delivery of wildfire incident GIS products and services.

PMS 901-1

Previously, these standards were in either the Field Managers Course Guide (FMCG), PMS 901-1, or the Course Coordinators Guide, PMS 907. The two publications were combined in May 2020.

PMS 425

NWCG Guide to Fire Weather Forecasts establishes mandatory and optional fire weather forecast variables for Incident Fire Weather Forecasts as produced by Incident Meteorologists (IMETs).

PMS 425

NWCG Guide to Fire Weather Forecasts establishes mandatory and optional fire weather forecast variables for Incident Fire Weather Forecasts as produced by Incident Meteorologists (IMETs).

PMS 425

NWCG Guide to Fire Weather Forecasts establishes mandatory and optional fire weather forecast variables for Incident Fire Weather Forecasts as produced by Incident Meteorologists (IMETs).

PMS 425

NWCG Guide to Fire Weather Forecasts establishes mandatory and optional fire weather forecast variables for Incident Fire Weather Forecasts as produced by Incident Meteorologists (IMETs).

PMS 425

NWCG Guide to Fire Weather Forecasts establishes mandatory and optional fire weather forecast variables for Incident Fire Weather Forecasts as produced by Incident Meteorologists (IMETs).

PMS 425

NWCG Guide to Fire Weather Forecasts establishes mandatory and optional fire weather forecast variables for Incident Fire Weather Forecasts as produced by Incident Meteorologists (IMETs).

NWCG Incident Position Standards

NWCG publications and web portals are the primary vehicles by which NWCG standards are transmitted. Publications include standards, guides, job aids, position taskbooks, training curricula, and other documents.

PMS 910

NWCG data standards (data element and geospatial data layer) provide specifications that enable the common usage of data across wildland fire information systems.

PMS 910

NWCG data standards (data element and geospatial data layer) provide specifications that enable the common usage of data across wildland fire information systems.

PMS 448

The NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448, are developed and maintained NFES Subcommittee (NFESS) under the direction of the Equipment and Technology Committee (ETC), an entity of the NWCG.

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PMS 530-1

The NWCG Aviation Risk Management Workbook was developed as an inventory of hazards and identified mitigations associated with those hazards.

PMS 530-1

The NWCG Aviation Risk Management Workbook was developed as an inventory of hazards and identified mitigations associated with those hazards.

PMS 530-1

The NWCG Aviation Risk Management Workbook was developed as an inventory of hazards and identified mitigations associated with those hazards.

PMS 530-1

The NWCG Aviation Risk Management Workbook was developed as an inventory of hazards and identified mitigations associated with those hazards.

PMS 530-1

The NWCG Aviation Risk Management Workbook was developed as an inventory of hazards and identified mitigations associated with those hazards.

PMS 530-1

The NWCG Aviation Risk Management Workbook was developed as an inventory of hazards and identified mitigations associated with those hazards.

ICS Forms

PMS 310-1

Comments, questions, and recommendations related to NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 shall be submitted to the appropriate agency program manager assigned to the IPSC.

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PMS 310-1

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NWCG Alerts

Alerts are issued by the NWCG committee with responsibility for the topic to be addressed.

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

To promote cultural change in the work force and to emphasize the vital importance of leadership concepts in the wildland fire service by providing educational and leadership development opportunities.

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

NWCG Committees

NWCG committees and subgroups are established and organized to accomplish the overall NWCG mission. They provide leadership to and represent the major functional areas of wildland fire management.

Incident Position Management

The following Incident Position Descriptions (IPDs) are currently available for review: ABRO, ATIM, ATBM, DECK, EQTR, FIRB, FWBM, FWPT, HEBM, HLCO, HECM, HMGB, MXMS, PROC, PTRC, RAMP, RTCM, SEMG, TIME.

PMS 504

This directory serves as a single-source list of federal, state, and Tribal employees who work in the aviation community.

PMS 504

This directory serves as a single-source list of federal, state, and Tribal employees who work in the aviation community.

PMS 504

This directory serves as a single-source list of federal, state, and Tribal employees who work in the aviation community.

PMS 504

This directory serves as a single-source list of federal, state, and Tribal employees who work in the aviation community.

PMS 504

This directory serves as a single-source list of federal, state, and Tribal employees who work in the aviation community.

PMS 504

This directory serves as a single-source list of federal, state, and Tribal employees who work in the aviation community.

PMS 504

This directory serves as a single-source list of federal, state, and Tribal employees who work in the aviation community.

PMS 504

This directory serves as a single-source list of federal, state, and Tribal employees who work in the aviation community.

NWCG Training

NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

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Executive Board

The NWCG executive board member is comprised of appointed representatives from the member entities. The Executive Board provides leadership, strategic direction, and managerial oversight of all aspects of NWCG management and operations. The Executive Board members work in a collective, collaborative, and consensus-seeking manner to accomplish the NWCG mission.

Fire Prevention Education Team Digital Library

This database of wildfire prevention materials was developed by fire prevention education teams (FPET) and wildfire prevention professionals.

Tactical Decision Games

Making decisions is a critical portion of our jobs and Tactical Decision Games (TDGS) are a great way to practice making decisions and communicating those decisions to others.

Incident Position Descriptions

Incident position descriptions provides the single authoritative source for the essential duties and responsibilities for each NWCG position.

Library Collections

This library is a sortable catalog available for use by anyone. The database includes materials organized by fire cause and file type (e.g., slide show, printable item, sign, handout, etc.).

Travel Reimbursement

Travel costs (airfare, lodging, and per diem) for NWCG committee/subgroup meetings or Training Program workshops may be reimbursed by funds administered by the NASF through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

FEMA NIMS Training

The National Training Program for NIMS has developed a common national foundation for training and qualifying emergency management/response personnel. Adequately trained and qualified emergency management/response personnel are critical to the national implementation of NIMS.

Budget Guidance

NWCG funding is provided by the federal agencies through their fire management program budget allocations.

PMS 110

The 10 Standard Firefighting Orders are organized in a deliberate and sequential way to be implemented systematically and applied to all fire situations.

Course Steward Training Revision Process

The NWCG program is systematically analyzing every incident position to develop associated position-specific standards, updated position task books (PTBs), and new/revised training.

Quicklinks

Please view the training schedules and related links below for more information.

Virtual Delivery of NWCG Training Courses

The description of delivery methods for NWCG training courses is given in NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1. Most courses are designed to be delivered as Self-Directed (Online) training or Instructor-Led Training (ILT).

Incident Performance and Training Modernization

The Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort is a key component of Systems Improvement.

NWCG Certification Workflow

This page outlines the steps required to certify an NWCG course for interagency use. Some courses may utilize a modified version of this certification process.

WFSTAR Catalog

WFSTAR Catalog information such as module name, module category, core topics and module images below.

Staff Ride

The intent of this resource is to provide a library of information on significant wildland fire events in order to assist individuals who want to conduct staff rides to those sites.

NWCG Systems Improvement

Improvement of NWCG systems components is an ongoing effort intended to support the core mission – enabling interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners.

WFLDP Toolbox

The Leadership Toolbox provides an array of tools leaders can use to develop their art of leadership.

Wildland Fire Information and Technology WFIT Support to NWCG Business Needs

The WFIT Program Board provides leadership, funding recommendations, and support in turning requirements into actual IT capabilities through applications, infrastructure, etc.