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NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448

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
Adapter – 1 1/2” NPSH-F, (11 1/2 TPI) TO 1 1/2” NH-M (9TPI) 000007 Water Handling 2017-05
Adapter – 1” NH-F,(9 TPI) TO 1” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI) 000004 Water Handling 2017-05
Adapter – 1” NPSH-F,(11 1/2 TPI) TO 1” NH-M(8 TPI) 000003 Water Handling 2017-05
Adapter –1 1/2" NH-F, (9 TPI) TO 1 1/2” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI) 000006 Water Handling 2017-05
Applicator – Water, 2-Piece, 3/4” NH, 48” Long 000720 Water Handling 2017-05
Axe – 3-5lb., 26" Straight Handle w/Sheath 000383 Tools 2017-05
Axe – Boy's Single Bit, 24" Handle, w/Sheath 000352 Tools 2017-05
Axe – Single Bit, 4 lb. w/Sheath 000707 Tools 2017-05
Bag – Backpack Pump, with 2 Liners and Couplings 001197 Water Handling 2018-03
Bag – Flight Helmet 001269 Aviation 2017-05
Bag – Polyvinyl - Practice Fire Shelter, M2002 002681 PPE 2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Cloth, Washable, 3 lb. Fill 000022 Clothing 2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Cold Weather 000128 Clothing 2023-06
Bag – Sleeping, Cold Weather, X-long 000058 Clothing 2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Firefighters, 36 in x 86 in 001062 Clothing 2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, 270 GL, Non-Potable 006017 Water Handling 2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, 360 GL, Non-Potable 006021 Water Handling 2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, 72 GL, Non-Potable 000426 Water Handling 2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, Suppression, 55 GL 000437 Water Handling 2017-05
Bag – Tent, personal gear pack 000281 Camp 2017-05
Berm – Containment, 15 GL 000693 Miscellaneous 2023-06
Berm – Containment, 55 GL (1 to 4 drums) 000692 Miscellaneous 2023-06
Blanket – Bed, Wool, 66" x 84" 000441 Camp 2017-05
Blower – Mist, Leaf Blower 007040 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Bottle-Spray, Plastic, W/Oz Markings, 12-32 Oz 009985 Camp 2020-07
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
Case – Canteen, Fireline Pack, Blue 000675 PPE 2018-03
Case – Carrying, Fire Shelter M2002, PRACTICE ONLY, Orange 002680 PPE 2017-05
Case – Carrying, Fireline Pack, Blue 000677 PPE 2018-03
Case – Fire Shelter, M2002, Carrying 000927 PPE 2017-05
Chainsaw – 20" - 24" Bar 000159 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight 000044 Cordura 2018-03
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight 36" Long 000078 Cordura 2022-05
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight 40" Long 000150 Cordura 2022-05
Chaps Protective, Summer Weight 32" Long 000045 Cordura 2022-05
Chest – Ice 48 QT. 000557 Camp 2018-03
Clamp – Hose, Shut-off, 1" - 1 1/2" Hoses 000046 Water Handling 2017-05
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
Cord – Extension, 100" AWG, 12/3 Wire 001172 Camp 2017-05
Cord – Extension, 50' AWG, 12/3 Wire 000560 Camp 2018-03
Cord – Light, 50', with Multiple Light Sockets, AWG, 12/3 Wire 000563 Camp 2017-05
Cot – Folding, 12 oz Cover, 3½’ x 6½’ 000053 Camp 2017-05
Coupling – Double Female 1 1/2” NPSH (11 1/2 TPI) 000855 Water Handling 2024-06
Coupling – Double Female 1 1/2” NH-F (9 TPI) 000857 Water Handling 2024-06
Coupling – Double Female, 1” NPSH (11 1/2 TPI) 000710 Water Handling 2024-06
Coupling – Double Female, 3/4" GHT 007618 Water Handling 2017-05
Coupling – Double Male 1 1/2” NH-M (9-TPI) 000856 Water Handling 2024-06
Coupling – Double Male, 1” NPSH TO 1” NPSH 000916 Water Handling 2024-06
Extinguisher – Fire, 20A:120BC, 20 lbs. (9.1L) 000307 Miscellaneous 2018-03
Fence – Barricade, Plastic, 4’ X 100’ 000608 Kits 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000501 Clothing 2022-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000507 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000508 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000509 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000572 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000514 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000517 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000518 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000519 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000521 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000574 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000525 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000527 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000539 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000545 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000546 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000576 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000547 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 48, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000567 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 48, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000548 Clothing 2017-05
Fly – Plastic, Tent, 16’ X 24’ with 10 Guy Ropes 000070 Camp 2018-03
Fly – Sunscreen, 20’ x 20’, with 10 Guy Ropes 006131 Camp 2018-03
Fly – Tent, Type II, 9’ x 10’ 001521 Camp 2017-05
Food – Meals Ready to Eat (MRE’S) 001842 Miscellaneous 2017-05
Fuel Line Assembly – ¼” X 5’ w/fittings 000113 Fuel Handling 2017-05
Generator – Gasoline Engine, 3 to 6 KW w/Ground Rod 000709 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Harness – Chest, Fire Shelter 000294 Miscellaneous 2017-05
Headlamp – Firefighters, LED 000718 Miscellaneous 2017-05
Heater – Propane, 20# Tank Mounted 006139 Camp 2017-05
Heater – Propane, Outdoor, 360° Radiant Heat 006187 Camp 2024-06
Helmet – Cap Style, Yellow, Bullard 911C 007287 PPE 2018-03
Helmet – Flight, SPH-5C, Regular, w/Bag 002314 Aviation 2017-05
Helmet – Flight, SPH-5C, X-Large, w/Bag 002315 Aviation 2017-05
Helmet – Safety, Plastic, w/Chin Strap 000109 PPE 2018-03
Hose – Collapsible, 3” X 25’ 000621 Water Handling 2024-06
Hose – Cotton Synthetic Jacket, 1 1/2” NH X 100’, Rubber Lined 000967 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Cotton Synthetic Jacket, 1 1/2” NH X 3’, Rubber Lined 000114 Water Handling 2024-05
Hose – Cotton Synthetic Jacket, 1” NPSH X 100’, Rubber Lined 000966 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Garden, Synthetic, ¾” NH x 50’ 001016 Water Handling 2017-05
Hose – Suction Flex, 3” X 25’ w/Camlock 007740 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Suction, 1 1/2” NH X 10’, Rubber 000115 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Suction, 2” NPSH X 8’ 000914 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Suction, 3” X 10’ 000613 Water Handling 2024-06
Hose – Suction, Rubber, 1 1/2” NH X 8’ 001808 Water Handling 2018-03
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NWCG Latest Announcements

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 25-001 Non-specification fire shelters

Date: January 15, 2025
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 25-001 Non-specification fire shelters. Non-specification fire shelters claiming to meet Forest Service (FS) fire shelter specification 5100-606 were first found in February of 2023. As of September 2024, non-specification shelters are again being advertised and sold on the open market.

This Safety Warning outlines details and recommended procedures to purchase FS specification shelters made with materials and components that meet performance criteria and toxicity testing requirements outlined in FS Specification 5100-606. 

For additional information on identifying non-specification shelters, please view ETC Safety Warning 23-01.

References:

ETC Safety Warning 25-001: Non-specification fire shelters

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee

ETC Safety Warning 23-01

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Awards

Date: January 14, 2025
Contact: Leadership Committee

The NWCG Leadership Committee has awarded the 2023 Paul Gleason “Lead By Example” awards to individuals in the categories of Initiative and Innovation, Mentoring and Teamwork, and Motivation and Vision, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to the awardees:

  • Sam Bowen, Superintendent of the Mark Twain Veteran Crew with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Greg Titus, Zone Fire Management Officer for the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • Renae Crippen, Manager of the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Eric Carlson, Instructor with OMNA International.

References:

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Interview with Paul Gleason

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