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PMS 310 1 Historical Documents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 Please contact them for historical documents.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

Modified / Reviewed:

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NWCG Latest Announcements

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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