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PMS 448

Camp

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 Sort descending NFES Number Category Updated
Bag – Tent, personal gear pack 000281 Camp 2017-05
Blanket – Bed, Wool, 66" x 84" 000441 Camp 2017-05
Bottle-Spray, Plastic, W/Oz Markings, 12-32 Oz 009985 Camp 2020-07
Chest – Ice 48 QT. 000557 Camp 2018-03
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
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
Heater – Propane, 20# Tank Mounted 006139 Camp 2017-05
Heater – Propane, Outdoor, 360° Radiant Heat 006187 Camp 2024-06
Kit – Insulation, Shelter, 20’ Octagon 000581 Camp 2020-07
Ladder – Step, 8’ Fiberglass 000586 Camp 2017-05
Lantern – Camp, Electric, Fluorescent 002501 Camp 2018-03
Mat, Sleeping – 3/8” x 23 5/8” x 74 ¾”, Polyethylene 001566 Camp 2019-02
Pole – Ridge, 16’ 000089 Camp 2022-05
Pole – Upright, Adjustable 000083 Camp 2017-05
Sprayer – Handheld, 1-4 Gallon 009981 Camp 2020-07
Table – Folding 002698 Camp 2017-05
Tank – Propane, Fuel, LPG, 20 lb.Tank (5GL) 000491 Camp 2024-05
Tent – 2 Person 000077 Camp 2022-05
Tent – Wall, 14’ X 16’, Without Poles 000084 Camp 2017-05
Thermometer – Infrared, Digital, Non-Contact 009989 Camp 2020-07

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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