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PMS 448

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Fuel Handling

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.

Item NFES Number Category Updated
Can – 1 GL (3.8L), Gas, Safety, Vented 000350 Fuel Handling 2018-04
Can – 3 GL (3.8L), Gas, Safety, Vented 001290 Fuel Handling 2018-04
Can – 5 GL (18.9L), Gas, Safety, Vented 001291 Fuel Handling 2018-04
Can – 5 GL (18.9L), Gas, w/o Spout, Jeep 001175 Fuel Handling 2018-04
Can – Gasoline, Safety, 5 GL, DOT Approved 000606 Fuel Handling 2022-05
Can – Gasoline, Safety, 5 GL, DOT Approved, Alternative to 000606 000607 Fuel Handling 2024-06
Container – Fuel/Oil, 2 Compartment, with CARB* Compliant Nozzles 000741 Fuel Handling 2018-03
Container – 1 Liter, Fuel, Aluminum, Red Finish 001535 Fuel Handling 2017-05
Fuel Line Assembly – ¼” X 5’ w/fittings 000113 Fuel Handling 2017-05
Pump – Barrel, For 55 GL Drum 000149 Fuel Handling 2021-05
Spout – Gas, Flexible, 16”, Steel 000210 Fuel Handling 2017-05
Tank – Gasoline, 5 GL (18.9L), Pump Adapted 000218 Fuel Handling 2021-05
Torch – Drip, 1 1/4 GL (4.7L) Capacity 000241 Fuel Handling 2023-06

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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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