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PMS 448

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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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NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! S-212, Intermediate Faller (Online) Course Available Now 

Date:  April 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce that the new S‑212, Intermediate Faller (Online), course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). This second course in the series provides students with the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of an Intermediate Faller (FAL2), as described in the FAL2 Incident Position Description. This course is intended for individuals seeking to advance from Basic Faller (FAL3) to FAL2.

S‑212, Intermediate Faller is a fully online, self‑paced training program consisting of 13 units. Learners will engage with interactive, scenario‑based content designed to progressively build foundational skills and knowledge essential for the FAL2 role.

Students must be qualified as a Basic Faller (FAL3) prior to enrolling in S‑212, Intermediate Faller course.

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 January 2027.

References:

S-212 Intermediate Faller (Online)

RMC Memo 26-01: Transition Plan for Implementing Updates to Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Qualifications

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Page

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212

New Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

Date:  April 17, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: National Coordination System Committee

A new publication from the National Coordination System Committee (NCSC) is now available. The NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249, will be used for aviation crews and dispatch to share flight information that is needed for resource tracking, and if needed, for emergency procedures.

For further details, please contact your NCSC representative. 

References:

NCSC Memo 26-01: Implementation of NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

New Glossary Term for Review

Date:  April 15, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Data Standards and Terminology Board (DSTB)

The Data Standards and Terminology Board is requesting feedback on a new glossary term: Resource Protection Measure (RPM).

The proposed definition is: Practical guidance provided for incident personnel in a manner in which incident objectives can be achieved while reducing impacts to identified resources across the landscape. RPMs are informed by, but not restricted to, Minimum Impact Strategies and Tactics (MIST).

Please review, share with your subgroups, and provide feedback as appropriate through the following form: Request Feedback The comment period will close May 10, 2026.

Thank you for your engagement in the NWCG glossary process – your participation is key to our success.

References:

Glossary Request Feedback

Quarter Three Materials for the 2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign Now Available

Date:  April 1, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Quarter Three materials for the 2025/2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign are now available. This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

Quarter Three materials focus on Leadership Level 3: Leader of People (Develop Intent). Leadership Level 3 is where your values, your team, and your influence come together. Leaders of People put their teams first, build trust, and lead with authenticity. They mentor future leaders and shape decisions up and down the chain.

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee