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Coupling – Male, 1 1/2" NH-M

NFES #
007028
Category
Water Handling
Updated
Storage and Shelf Life Checks
None

This item has been deleted from the NFES catalog.

National Caches are not stocking or refurbishing this item.

Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

  1. Visual Inspects on male couplings:
    1. Inspect for worn or damaged threads.
    2. Inspect coupling to ensure it has not been smashed, bent, or cracked.
    3. Ensure that rocker lugs are not stripped.
  2. Visual Inspects on female couplings:
    1. Inspect for worn or damaged threads.
    2. Inspect coupling to ensure it has not been smashed, bent, or cracked.
    3. Inspect for gaskets.
    4. Ensure that swivel operates properly.
    5.  Ensure that rocker lugs are not stripped.
  3. Return to stock if item is clean and unused.
  4. Refurbish if coupling has been used, is dirty and/or needs minor repair. 
  5. Dispose of item if it fails inspection or can’t be repaired.

Refurbishment Procedures

A. Cleaning Procedures

  1. Wash and clean of mud, dirt, and grease.
  2. Clean in parts washer, high pressure wash or clean in a sink with dishwashing detergent using a brush or scouring pad.
  3. Rinse thoroughly and let dry.

B. Repair

  1. Male coupling--if threads are damaged, try to file with a triangular file.
  2. Female coupling--replace gaskets if necessary.
  3. Lubricate with a dry lubricant, i.e. graphite.

C. Testing for Performance

  1. Re-inspect male threads that have been repaired or “chased.”
  2. Male coupling-- attach to female coupling to ensure that threads operate smoothly.
  3. Female coupling--ensure that threads operate smoothly.

D. Repackaging

  1. 20 Each in NFES #008064 carton (10” x 8” x 6”) for the following NFES: #000856, #000855 and #000857.
  2. 60 Each in NFES #008064 carton (10” x 8” x 6”) for the following NFES: #000710, #000916.
  3. Use local cache option for NFES #007027, #007028, #007618 and #007619.

 

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NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated, NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

Date: March 11, 2025
Contact: Fire Use Subcommittee
Wildland Fire Module Unit

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430 standardizes procedures and expectations for Wildland Fire Modules (WFMs). These standards are to be used by staff, supervisors, specialists, and technicians for planning, administering, and conducting WFM operations. These standards will also be used as a measure of WFM qualifications, capabilities, and expected performance, for both Type 1 and Type 2 WFMs.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

NEW! NWCG Standards for Airtanker Operations, PMS 514

Date: March 7, 2025
Contact: National Interagency Aviation Committee

The NWCG Standards for Airtanker Operations, PMS 514 establishes the standards for dispatching, utilizing, and coordinating airtankers on interagency wildland fires. These standards should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision (SAS), PMS 505, NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations (SABO), PMS 508, and any applicable agency plans.

References:

NWCG Standards for Airtanker Operations, PMS 514

Incident Position Standards and Next Gen Position Task Books Now Available for Dispatch Incident Positions

Date: March 5, 2025
Contact: National Coordination System Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for all six Dispatch positions:

  • Aircraft Dispatcher
  • Expanded Dispatch Coordinator
  • Expanded Dispatch Recorder
  • Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
  • Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
  • Initial Attack Dispatcher

The Performance Support Packages for these positions, including the Expanded Dispatch Job Aid, J-601 and the Initial Attack and Aircraft Dispatcher Job Aid, J-602, were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their 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.

References:

NWCG Aircraft Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Coordinator Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Recorder Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Initial Attack Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Job Aids 

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for DMOB, DOCL, and RESL

Date: February 28, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB), Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL), and Resources Unit Leader (RESL).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions, including a job aid for RESL, were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) 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.

References:

NWCG Demobilization Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Documentation Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Resources Unit Leader Position Page