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PMS 936 Symbology Line

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Symbology: Point | Line | Polygon | Secondary Symbols


Symbol Symbol Name Feature Layer Category Link to NWCG Glossary (if one exists)
Two horizontal black lines with a gray line sandwiched between. Access or Improved Road Event Line Reference
Four inverted purple Vs with a horizontal purple line running through them. Aerial Hazard Event Line Air Ops Hazard
A line of ten purple boxes. Aviation Route Event Line Air Ops
A black line with six vertical lines on top with dots between each. Completed Burnout Event Line Ops Completed Burn Out
Xs create a horizontal hash mark line. Completed Dozer Line Event Line Ops Completed Dozer Line
Horizontal zigzag line. Completed Fuel Break Event Line Ops Completed Fuel Break
Horizontal line of Hs with a line in between each one Completed Hand Line Event Line Ops Completed Handline
Four letters M with a line after each. Completed Mixed Construction Line Event Line Ops Completed
Four capitals Ps with lines in between. Completed Plow Line Event Line Ops Completed Plow Line
Four capital R's with lines in between Completed Road as Line Event Line Ops Completed
Horizontal black line Contained Event Line Perimeter Line
Horizontal green line with five green squares dispersed evenly across it. Escape Route Event Line Safety Escape Route
Horizontal dashed red line. Fence Event Line Reference
A red horizontal line with five small red vertical lines on bottom. Fire Edge (Field Collection) Event Line Fire Fire Edge
A line of four alternating gray triangles and purple lines. Foam Drop Event Line Air Ops Foam
A line of three yellow dots with three dashes in between. Highlighted Feature Event Line Reference
Horizontal yellow line with black outline and two yellow dots just within each end. Management Action Point Event Line Reference Management Action Points
A gray long dash and short dash alternate on a line. Other Event Line Reference
A pink horizontal line with three pink vertical lines and two pink dots Planned Burnout Event Line Ops Planned Burn Out
A line with four cross hatched areas and gaps in between each one Planned Dozer Line Event Line Ops Planned Dozer Line
A pink zig-zagged line with gaps. Planned Fuel Break Event Line Ops Planned Fuel Break
Line of four Hs with a dash in between. Planned Hand Line Event Line Ops Planned Handline
A line of four pink Ms with dashes in between. Planned Mixed Construction Line Event Line Ops Planned
A line of four Ps with dashes in between. Planned Plow Line Event Line Ops Planned Plow Line
A line of four pink Rs with dashes in between. Planned Road as Line Event Line Ops Planned
Six pink squares evenly spaced out in an imaginary horizontal line. Proposed Line Event Line Ops Planned
Horizontal goldenrod colored line. Repair Line Event Line Repair
Alternating four pink squares and purple lines. Retardant Drop Event Line Air Ops Retardant Drop
A line of eight brown dashes. Road Repair Event Point Repair
A line of three blue dashes. Temporary Flight Restriction Event Line Air Ops
Two lines of purple squares stacked on top of one another and forming a checker board. UAS Launch and Recovery Zone Event Line Air Ops
Red horizontal line with five red ticks on under side from left to right. Uncontained Perimeter Line Fire
Four alternating purple circles and blue lines. Water Drop Event Line Air Ops
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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