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The National Incident Feature Service (NIFS) and supplemental services are hosted by ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and are available to wildland fire cooperators with a NIFC AGOL account.

These services are available as Incident Services, to be used during active incidents only, and as Training Services for mobile and desktop training for users. The Incident and Training services have the same schema and symbology and will appear identical to end users. Care should be taken to ensure the correct services and templates are used.

The appropriate services have been added to preconfigured web map templates which are available in the Incident Resources and Training Resources groups (NIFC AGOL account required). Users should begin with these templates and modify them to suite specific needs rather than starting with the services.

2024 National Incident Feature Services Views

The NIFS is a working data set and represents current operational data only. It is not intended for data storage and is cleared of features annually.
The NIFS consists of many Hosted Views off the same parent data. A Hosted view is a separate service that uses the same underlying data allowing for different settings, permissions, and access on each.

The Mobile and Repair Views and Web Map Templates are now filtered by default to remove features with FeatureStatus ‘Archive’ and DeleteThis ‘Yes’.

Each of these service Views present the same underlying data with different editing permissions, capabilities, or symbology.

GISS Edit

Configured for use in ArcGIS Pro and restricted to qualified GISS and approved trainees. This service should not be used in web maps.

Mobile Edit

Configured for use in field data collection using mobile apps and accessible to anyone with a NIFC Org account. Delete is disabled on this service.

Repair Status

Symbolized based on the RepairStatus attribute for suppression repair tracking and accessible to anyone with a NIFC Org account. This service must be used in conjunction with another NIFS service that shows the standard Event Point and Event Line symbols.

Strategic Operations

Symbolized based on the StrategicLineType attribute for identifying Event Line features that are considered Primary, Secondary, or Proposed strategic lines and accessible to anyone with a NIFC Org account. This service must be used in conjunction with another NIFS service that shows the standard Event Line symbols.

Internal View

View-only layer accessible to anyone with a NIFC Org account. All features and attributes are exposed. Sync is not enabled for this service so it is best used for web maps, dashboards, and StoryMaps that will not be shared with the public.

Mobile View

View-only layer accessible to anyone with a NIFC Org account. This view has Sync enabled so it should be used as a reference layer in mobile apps for users who do not need to edit.

IRIN Edit

Configured for use in ArcGIS Pro and restricted to Infrared Interpreters (IRIN) with the NIFC IRIN role in the NIFC Org.

2024 Structure Triage Services

A complementary service to the NIFS, Structure Triage is a national data set of rapid assessments available to all NIFS Org users. This data is cumulative and not cleared annually.

Structure Triage GISS Edit

Configured for use in ArcGIS Pro and restricted to qualified GISS and approved trainees. This service should not be used in web maps.

Structure Triage Mobile Edit

Configured for use in field data collection using mobile apps. Delete is disabled on this service.

 

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NWCG Latest Announcements

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)

Date: October 16, 2024
Contact: Incident Medical Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39 and NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for MEDL includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book, were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Medical Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39

NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal is Now Available

Date: October 9, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Learning Portal

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) is back online following a migration to a new learning management system (LMS) application. The WFLP team is actively addressing any issues that may arise as a result of the update, and appreciates your patience as the team works to enhance your experience. NWCG will share information from the WFLP as it is available.

Should you have any issues with accessing or using the WFLP, please use the link below to submit a ticket through the Help Center.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Wildland Fire Learning Portal Help Center

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases New Equipment Bulletins

Date: September 27, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released three new Equipment Bulletins:

  • ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers.
  • ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeeping current inventories.
  • ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance.

These bulletins remind field going personnel of important issues related to equipment for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers

ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeeping current inventories

ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance

The Experiential Learning Subcommittee is looking for your feedback on Staff Rides

Date: September 20, 2024
Contact: Ashleigh D'Antonio and George Risko, Leadership Committee

The Experiential Learning Subcommittee needs to hear from the field about where the greatest need lies regarding staff rides and their accessibility.

  • Do you have an event you would like to turn into a learning experience?
  • Do you have a staff ride built, but are struggling to implement the delivery?
  • Do you need help building capacity?
  • What other ideas do you have to support experiential leadership training?

Fill out this short survey below to help us help you.

References:

Staff Rides: Feedback

Staff Rides