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PMS 448

PMS 448

PMS 448

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Aviation

Camp

Clothing

Cordura

Fuel Handling

Kits

Medical

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PPE

Small Engine Equipment

Tools

Water Handling

Deleted Items

Lantern – Camp, Electric, Fluorescent

NFES #
002501
Category
Camp
Updated
Storage and Shelf Life Checks
None

Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

  1. Inspect for broken lens, cracked cases, missing bulbs, broken switches, or leaked battery acid in battery compartment.
  2. Install batteries and inspect lantern condition and performance.  Remove batteries after inspection.
  3. Return to stock if item is in clean, serviceable condition with fully functioning components.
  4. Refurbish if item is easily and economically cleaned and repaired to like new condition.
  5. Dispose of item if item is damaged beyond repair.

Refurbishing Procedures

A. Cleaning

  • Use a soft cloth to clean lens and battery compartment as necessary.

B. Repair

  1. Remove batteries from battery compartment.
  2. Replace bulbs if necessary: USE APPROPRIATE REPLACEMENT BULBS
    • F6T5/CW (6 watt)
    • F9W (9 watt)
    • HS/S15W/6500K (15 watt)

C. Testing for performance

  1. Install batteries to test operation of switch and bulbs.
  2. Remove batteries prior to storage.

D. Repackaging

  • Local cache option.  Recommended 4 each in NFES #008017 carton (18” x 12” x 10”).

 

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NWCG Latest Announcements

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions

Date: April 9, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
RMC Member Eric Fransted

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) serves as the position steward for all Safety Officer incident positions and continues to improve position standards, training, and naming conventions. The implementation of Complex Incident Management (CIM) required changes to position titles. RMC collaborated with the NWCG Incident Position Standards Committee (IPSC) to propose and implement these updates. 

References:

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions 

NWCG Position Catalog

Updated, NWCG Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination, PMS 412

Date: April 8, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Wildland Fire Investigation Subcommittee

PMS 412 provides guidance for wildland fire investigations. This guide outlines recommended procedures, practices, techniques, and methods to promote a systematic approach. The last update to this publication was in 2016.

References:

NWCG Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination PMS 412

Updated NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508

Date: March 31, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Airtanker Base Operations Unit

The updated NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations (SABO), PMS 508 standardizes operations and procedures at interagency airtanker bases to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations in support of interagency goals and objectives.

References:

NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508

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