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Headlamp – Firefighters (advanced)

NFES #
000667
Category
Miscellaneous
Updated
Storage and Shelf Life Checks
Yes
Storage and Shelf Life Procedure
Headlamps should be stored without batteries.

This item has been deleted from the NFES catalog.  

(Obsolete, replaced by NFES #000718)
National Caches are not stocking or refurbishing this item.

Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

  1. Inspect for the following:
    1. Inspect lamp head.
      1. Lamp head should have two bulbs, one in place for use, and one inside the housing as a spare.
      2. The computer chip inside the housing should be intact and firmly in place.
      3. Lens/reflector should be clear, unscratched, and turn on the housing with resistance–if not dispose of.
      4. The housing should be free of cracks and the switch boot free of cracks or tears.
      5. The strap lugs should be intact–if not dispose of.
      6. O-ring should be free of cracks and pliable–if not dispose of and replace.
      7. The wire should be tight and have no cracks.
      8. The connector should be round and clean.
    2. Inspect battery pack.
      1. Housing should free of cracks, both cap lugs and strap lugs should be present and intact.
      2. The cap should be free of cracks, the wire tight and without defect and the O-ring intact. The cap should fit snuggly on the battery housing and lock in place. The connector plate inside the cap should be centered and free of corrosion.
      3. The battery frame should be intact and firmly hold 5 AA batteries.
      4. The electrical connectors should mate with the connectors in the cap.
    3. Inspect helmet strap.
      1. The helmet strap should be without tears, pliable, and hold the headlamp components.
      2. Return to stock if item is in unused/new condition.
  2. There is no refurbishment for this item to return to stock.
  3. Dispose of item if item possesses any defective components or fails any part of initial inspection.

Refurbishing Procedures

A. Cleaning

  • Clean headlamp with clean water.

B. Repair

  • none

C. Testing for performance

  1.  Insert 5 new AA batteries into the battery frame all pointing towards the top.
  2. Insert battery frame into the battery housing.
  3. Tighten the cap; attach the lamp head, the light should go on.
  4. Press and release the lamp button, the light should either brighten or dim.
  5. Press and hold the lamp button, the light should go off.
  6. Remove batteries.

D. Repackaging

  • Package 48 each in NFES #002006 carton (23” x 19” x 10”).

 

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2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Date:  June 12, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Emergency Medical Committee

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) announces the recipients of the 2025 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards. EMC annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community. These awards are well deserved.

References:

2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

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Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Book Now Available for RAMP

Date:  June 12, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Airtanker Base Operations Unit

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Ramp Manager (RAMP).

The Performance Support Package for this position was developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization 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, scheduled for release in January 2027.

References:

NWCG Ramp Manager Position Page

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Make an Impact: Serve the Wildland Fire Community as an IPTM SME!

Date:  June 11, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: NWCG SME Specialist

Note: Positions with an * will last approximately 6 months.
Positions with ** will last 12 - 18 months.

NWCG is seeking experienced wildland firefighters and support personnel to serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) initiative. IPTM aims to transition NWCG’s training and qualification system to a performance-based model by updating position descriptions, Incident Position Standards, Next Generation Position Task Books (Next Gen PTBs), and training where needed.

NWCG is currently recruiting SMEs for the Fall 2026 positions listed below:

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Projects begin October 2026. Sign up by July 10, 2026, at the link below and review the attached document for additional details. 

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RMC Safety Bulletin 26-001: Rhabdomyolysis in Wildland Firefighters

Date:  May 28, 2026
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Please contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) has issued Safety Bulletin 26-001: Rhabdomyolysis in Wildland Firefighters. Research from 2016 to 2025 shows that 88 cases of rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) were reported. Analysis of reports from eSafety, the Safety Management Information System (SMIS), and the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (LLC) indicates that rhabdo is common during this time of year due to Work Capacity Tests and contributing factors such as weather, hydration, nutrition, and medication or supplement use.

RMC issued this safety bulletin to raise awareness in the Wildland Fire Community, and to provide research findings and educational resources that support reducing future cases of rhabdo.

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