Job Aids

NWCG publications and web portals are the primary vehicles by which NWCG standards are transmitted. Publications include standards, guides, job aids, position taskbooks, training curricula, and other documents. Publications are distributed through hardcopy print, web pages, mobile device applications, and other digital media. Web portals include key information that is updated on a continuous schedule. Read More.

NWCG job aids are intended to support performance of NWCG position duties.

Job Aid Title	Job Aid # (click to view job aid details)	Job Aid Media Type	Date Published	Steward	Functional Area(s)
Base Camp Manager	J-254	PDF	2004-02	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Checking In Resources Customer Service Job Aid	J-111	PDF	2024-07	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Planning
Documentation Unit Leader	J-342	PDF	2008-11	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Planning
Equipment Manager	J-255	PDF	2004-07	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Expanded Dispatch Job Aid	J-601	PDF	2024-11	National Coordination System Committee	Dispatch
Felling Operations and Tree Analysis Job Aid	J-212	PDF	2024-07	Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee	Operations
Incident Communications Center Manager	J-257	PDF	2003-10	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Incident Status Summary (ICS 209) Resource Count Job Aid	J-112	PDF	2025-01	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Planning
Initial Attack and Aircraft Dispatcher Job Aid	J-602	PDF	2025-01	National Coordination System Committee	Dispatch
Ordering Manager	J-252	PDF	2003-10	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel	J-101	PDF	2024-11	National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)	Operations
Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Staff	J-102	PDF	2024-11	National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)	ALL
Radio Operator	J-158	PDF	2002-05	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Receiving and Distribution Manager	J-253	PDF	2003-10	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Security Manager	J-259	PDF	2004-07	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Staging Area Manager	J-236	PDF	2013-10	Incident Operations Subcommittee	Operations

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.