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PMS 448

PMS 448

PMS 448

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Aviation

Camp

Clothing

Cordura

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PPE

Small Engine Equipment

Tools

Water Handling

Deleted Items

Clothing

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 NFES Number Category Updated
Bag – Sleeping, Cloth, Washable, 3 lb. Fill 000022 Clothing 2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Cold Weather 000128 Clothing 2023-06
Bag – Sleeping, Cold Weather, X-long 000058 Clothing 2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Firefighters, 36 in x 86 in 001062 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000501 Clothing 2022-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000507 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000508 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000509 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000572 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000514 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000517 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000518 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000519 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000521 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000574 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000525 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000527 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000539 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000545 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000546 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000576 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000547 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 48, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000567 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 48, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000548 Clothing 2017-05
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 26-30” X 30” Inseam 002954 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 26-30” X 33” inseam 002955 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 28-32” X 30” Inseam 002956 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 28-32” X 34” Inseam 002944 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 30-34”X 34” inseam 002945 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 30” Inseam 002958 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 34” Inseam 002946 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 36” Inseam 002293 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 30” Inseam 002959 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 34” Inseam 002947 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 36” Inseam 002294 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 30” Inseam 002963 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 34” Inseam 002948 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 36” Inseam 002295 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 30” Inseam 002964 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 33” Inseam 002965 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 36” Inseam 002296 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 40-44” X 30” Inseam 002966 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 40-44” X 33” Inseam 002967 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 24-28” X 30” Inseam 002737 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 24-28” X 33” Inseam 002738 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 30” Inseam 002800 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 34” Inseam 002700 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 36” Inseam 002841 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 30” Inseam 002801 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 34” Inseam 002701 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 36” Inseam 002843 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 30” Inseam 002802 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 34” Inseam 002702 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 36” Inseam 002844 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 30” Inseam 002803 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 34” Inseam 002703 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 36” Inseam 002845 Clothing 2017-05
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 30” Inseam 002804 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 34” Inseam 008704 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 36” Inseam 002847 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 30” Inseam 002805 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 34” Inseam 002705 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 36” Inseam 002848 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 30” Inseam 002806 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 34” Inseam 002706 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 36” Inseam 002849 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 30” Inseam 002807 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 34” Inseam 002707 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 36” Inseam 002850 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 30” Inseam 002842 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 33” Inseam 002846 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 36” Inseam 002851 Clothing 2023-06
Shirt – Fire, 3XL 002910 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, 3XL-L 002911 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Large 000579 Clothing 2022-05
Shirt – Fire, Large, Long 002078 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Medium 000578 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Medium, Long 000569 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Small 000577 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Small, Long 000511 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Large 000580 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Large, Long 002079 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Small 000522 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, XX-Large 000570 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, XX-Large, Long 000512 Clothing 2021-05

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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