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Read the Introduction for more information on these standards, including where to direct comments, questions, and recommendations. As new items are introduced, current items are discontinued, and/or health and safety issues arise, these standards will be revised to provide updated information. Sort by Update Date to view recent changes.

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Hose – Suction,w/Strainer or Foot Valve 000652 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Synthetic, Lined, 1 1/2” NH X 100’ 001239 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Synthetic, Lined, 1” NPSH X 100’ 001238 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Synthetic,Type II,1 1/2” NH X 100’ 000933 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Synthetic,Type II,1” NPSH X 100’ 000932 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose Roller – Electric 000633 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Hose Roller – Gas 000665 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Increaser - 1 1/2'' NH-F TO 2 1/2'' IP-M 000204 Water Handling 2017-05
Increaser – 1 1/2” NH-F (9 TPI) TO 2” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI) 000854 Water Handling 2017-05
Increaser – 1” NPSH-F (11 1/2 TPI) TO 1 1/2” NH-M (9 TPI) 000416 Water Handling 2017-05
Increaser – 3/4” NH TO 1” NPSH 002235 Water Handling 2017-05
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 26-30” X 30” Inseam 002954 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 26-30” X 33” inseam 002955 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 28-32” X 30” Inseam 002956 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 28-32” X 34” Inseam 002944 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 30-34”X 34” inseam 002945 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 30” Inseam 002958 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 34” Inseam 002946 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 36” Inseam 002293 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 30” Inseam 002959 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 34” Inseam 002947 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 36” Inseam 002294 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 30” Inseam 002963 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 34” Inseam 002948 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 36” Inseam 002295 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 30” Inseam 002964 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 33” Inseam 002965 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 36” Inseam 002296 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 40-44” X 30” Inseam 002966 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 40-44” X 33” Inseam 002967 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 24-28” X 30” Inseam 002737 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 24-28” X 33” Inseam 002738 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 30” Inseam 002800 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 34” Inseam 002700 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 36” Inseam 002841 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 30” Inseam 002801 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 34” Inseam 002701 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 36” Inseam 002843 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 30” Inseam 002802 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 34” Inseam 002702 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 36” Inseam 002844 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 30” Inseam 002803 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 34” Inseam 002703 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 36” Inseam 002845 Clothing 2017-05
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 30” Inseam 002804 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 34” Inseam 008704 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 36” Inseam 002847 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 30” Inseam 002805 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 34” Inseam 002705 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 36” Inseam 002848 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 30” Inseam 002806 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 34” Inseam 002706 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 36” Inseam 002849 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 30” Inseam 002807 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 34” Inseam 002707 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 36” Inseam 002850 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 30” Inseam 002842 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 33” Inseam 002846 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 36” Inseam 002851 Clothing 2023-06
Kit – Coffee Heating 000480 Kits 2017-05
Kit – First Aid, 10-person, Belt 001143 Kits 2017-05
Kit – First Aid, Type III, 24-person 001604 Kits 2017-05
Kit – Insulation, Shelter, 20’ Octagon 000581 Camp 2020-07
Kit – Shelter, 20’ Octagon 000549 Kits 2017-05
Ladder – Step, 8’ Fiberglass 000586 Camp 2017-05
Lantern – Camp, Electric, Fluorescent 002501 Camp 2018-03
Leadline – 12’, 3000 lb. Capacity 000528 Aviation 2017-05
Leadline – Helicopter, External Loads, 6,000 lbs. 000380 Aviation 2017-05
Liner – Fire Shelter, M2002, Carrying Case 000928 PPE 2017-05
Litter – S.K.E.D 001670 Medical 2017-05
Mat, Sleeping – 3/8” x 23 5/8” x 74 ¾”, Polyethylene 001566 Camp 2019-02
McLeod – 11” Wide w/Plastic Sheath 000296 Tools 2018-03
Net – Cargo, 10’X10’, 300 LB Capacity, Lightweight 000795 Aviation 2017-05
Net – Cargo, 12’ X 12’, Polypropylene, 3000 lbs. Capacity 000531 Aviation 2017-05
Net – Cargo, 15’X 15’, 6,000 lb. Capacity 000458 Aviation 2021-05
Nozzle – Combination, Barrel, KK 1” 001081 Water Handling 2024-06
Nozzle – Combination, Barrel, KK 1½” 001082 Water Handling 2024-06
Nozzle – Fire Foam, 1 1/2” NH, 16 GPM, Plastic 000628 Water Handling 2017-05
Nozzle – Fire Foam, 1 1/2” NH, 30 GPM, Plastic 000629 Water Handling 2017-05
Nozzle – Garden Hose, 3/4” NH, Adjustable 000136 Water Handling 2024-05
Nozzle – Plastic, 35 GPM, 1” NPSH-F 000138 Water Handling 2024-05
Nozzle – Plastic, 60 GPM, 1 1/2” NH-F X 4 3/4” Long 000137 Water Handling 2024-05
Nozzle – Plastic, Fire Foam, 8 GPM 000627 Water Handling 2017-05
Nozzle – Twin Tip, Combination, 1” NPSH-F 000024 Water Handling 2024-05
Pack – Fireline, Blue 000678 Cordura 2018-03
Pack – Fireline, Complete, Blue (w/canteen case and stuff sack) 000674 Cordura 2018-03
Pack – Personal Gear 001855 Cordura 2018-03
Pack – Personal Gear, M-2014 000679 Cordura 2018-03
Packsack – Waterproof, w/Straps 000744 Cordura 2018-03
Pallet Jack – Truck 007233 Miscellaneous 2020-07
Pole – Ridge, 16’ 000089 Camp 2022-05
Pole – Upright, Adjustable 000083 Camp 2017-05
Pulaski – w/Plastic Sheath 000146 Tools 2018-03
Puller – Fencepost 000011 Miscellaneous 2017-05
Pump – 1½” Floating, Waterous 007646 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – 1½” Multiquip, 5.5 HP 007647 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – 2½”, 6.5 –13HP, Centrifugal 007648 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – Backpack, Outfit, 5 1/2” X 15 1/2” X 19” 001149 Water Handling 2022-05
Pump – Barrel, For 55 GL Drum 000149 Fuel Handling 2021-05
Pump – Fire, Portable, High Pressure w/Fuel Line 000148 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05

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Incident Position Standards and Next Gen Position Task Books Now Available for Dispatch Incident Positions

Date: March 5, 2025
Contact: National Coordination System Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for all six Dispatch positions:

  • Aircraft Dispatcher
  • Expanded Dispatch Coordinator
  • Expanded Dispatch Recorder
  • Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
  • Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
  • Initial Attack Dispatcher

The Performance Support Packages for these positions, including the Expanded Dispatch Job Aid, J-601 and the Initial Attack and Aircraft Dispatcher Job Aid, J-602, were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Aircraft Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Coordinator Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Recorder Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Initial Attack Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Job Aids 

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for DMOB, DOCL, and RESL

Date: February 28, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB), Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL), and Resources Unit Leader (RESL).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions, including a job aid for RESL, were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Demobilization Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Documentation Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Resources Unit Leader Position Page 

Next Generation Position Task Book and Updated Incident Position Description Now Available for Operations Section Chief Complex

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) has a Next Generation NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 and an updated Incident Position Description.

These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

References:

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Position Page 

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Incident Position Description 

NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 

2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, Now Available

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the 2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, is now available. Visit NWCG's website to learn about the major updates and changes in the 2025 version of the IRPG. The NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES is available electronically and will be available from Great Basin Cache by early summer 2025.

All hard copy materials, including the IRPG, are ordered through the Great Basin Cache (GBK). Information on the ordering process can be found in the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Catalog.

References:

2025 IRPG Information 

NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461 

NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES 

NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2