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PMS 448

PMS 448

PMS 448

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Mat, Sleeping – 3/8” x 23 5/8” x 74 ¾”, Polyethylene

NFES #
001566
Category
Camp
Updated
Storage and Shelf Life Checks
None

Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

  1. Visually inspect for exposure to bodily fluids, any cuts, splits, tears, holes or cracks, cleanliness or the presence of foreign matter. Inspect for uniformity in material; if it contains large voids or inclusions. Note: Tie straps are not a requirement for serviceability.  Remove singular tie straps or straps that are damaged.
  2. Return to stock if item is in clean serviceable condition with no signs of soiling, use, or damage.
  3. Refurbish if item is easily cleaned and in serviceable condition.
  4. Dispose of item if item has been exposed to bodily fluids, contains cut or damage, voids, inclusions, or the presence of foreign matter that cannot be removed through cleaning.

Refurbishing Procedures

A.Cleaning

  1. If mat is wet, wash with a mild detergent, expose to sun or other heat source until dry.
  2. If mat is dry, brush with stiff-bristle brush to eliminate dirt or other foreign matter.
  3. Blow off remaining dust or fine dirt particles with high-pressure air hose or vacuum.
  4. Disinfect with mild detergent and air dry.

B. Repair

  • None

C. Testing for performance

  • None

D. Repackaging

  • Repack 50 each in original carton (if serviceable) or use NFES #008213  Carton – Fiberboard 76" X 24 1/2" X 21 1/2"

 

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NWCG Latest Announcements

WFSTAR 2025 Core Component Module Package and 2024 Fire Year in Review Now Available

Date: March 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Joe Schindel at mschindel@blm.gov
 

The 2025 Core Component Module Package for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) and the 2024 Fire Year in Review are now available on the NWCG website. The 2025 Core Component Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

References:

2025 Core Component Module Package

2024 Fire Year in Review Module

NEW! NWCG Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Field Guide, PMS 053

Date: March 12, 2025
Contact: Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Committee

The NWCG Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Field Guide, PMS 053 provides mitigation practitioners at all experience levels with recommendations on the most effective and efficient ways to accomplish mitigation work in communities at risk to wildfire damage or destruction. The content in this guide was written in coordination with the NWCG Standards for Mitigation in the Wildland Urban Interface, PMS 052.

References:

NWCG Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Field Guide, PMS 053 

Updated, NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

Date: March 11, 2025
Contact: Fire Use Subcommittee
Wildland Fire Module Unit

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430 standardizes procedures and expectations for Wildland Fire Modules (WFMs). These standards are to be used by staff, supervisors, specialists, and technicians for planning, administering, and conducting WFM operations. These standards will also be used as a measure of WFM qualifications, capabilities, and expected performance, for both Type 1 and Type 2 WFMs.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

NEW! NWCG Standards for Airtanker Operations, PMS 514

Date: March 7, 2025
Contact: National Interagency Aviation Committee

The NWCG Standards for Airtanker Operations, PMS 514 establishes the standards for dispatching, utilizing, and coordinating airtankers on interagency wildland fires. These standards should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision (SAS), PMS 505, NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations (SABO), PMS 508, and any applicable agency plans.

References:

NWCG Standards for Airtanker Operations, PMS 514