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PMS 448

PPE

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.

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Bag – Polyvinyl - Practice Fire Shelter, M2002 002681 PPE 2017-05
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
Helmet – Cap Style, Yellow, Bullard 911C 007287 PPE 2018-03
Helmet – Safety, Plastic, w/Chin Strap 000109 PPE 2018-03
Liner – Fire Shelter, M2002, Carrying Case 000928 PPE 2017-05
Shelter – Fire (Shelter Only), M2002 000926 PPE 2022-05
Shelter – Fire, Complete, M2002 000925 PPE 2023-06
Shelter – Fire, Large (Shelter Only), M2002 000973 PPE 2022-05
Shelter – Fire, Large Size, Complete, M2002 000975 PPE 2022-05
Shelter – Practice - Complete, M2002 002678 PPE 2017-05
Shelter – Practice (Shelter Only), M-2002 002679 PPE 2017-05
Shelter – Practice, Large (Shelter Only), M2002 002798 PPE 2017-05
Shelter – Practice, Large, Complete, M2002 002799 PPE 2017-05
Shroud – Face & Neck, Wildland Firefighter's 001274 PPE 2017-05

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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