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Historical Modules (Archived)

 

WFSTAR Historical Modules

RT-130 Decorative banner. Group of photos depicting wildland firefighters performing various duties.

WFSTAR Catalog

Historical Modules catalog is a list of WFSTAR modules that have been archived.

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Year Added Module Name WFSTAR Module Category Core Components RT-130 Module Image
2017 Unmanned Aircraft Systems 2016 Season Summary Aviation
  • Current Issues
  • Other Hazards & Safety Issues
 A closeup photo of an individual working on a UAS in nature.
2017 2016 Season Summary Operations
  • Other Hazards & Safety Issues
 Photo of burning trees.
2016 Fire in the Forest Operations
  • Other Hazards & Safety Issues
 Historical image of a firefighter using a shovel to dig at fire in a log.
2016 Common Errors In Fighting Forest Fires Operations
  • Other Hazards & Safety Issues
 Historical image of firefighters feeling the dirt for hot spots.
2016 Crew Boss Operations
  • Other Hazards & Safety Issues
 Historical image of a crew boss firefighter.
2016 Man Against Fire Operations
  • Other Hazards & Safety Issues
 Historic image of firefighters heading to work on the fireline with updated banner.
2016 Sector Boss Leadership
  • Other Hazards & Safety Issues
 Historic image of a sector boss talking on the radio - updated banner
2016 2012 Season Summary Operations
  • Other Hazards & Safety Issues
 Silhouette of fire fighter standing in front of burning timber.
2016 2013 Season Summary Operations
  • Other Hazards & Safety Issues
 Photo of firefighters watching an airtanker drop retardant on fire.
2016 Fire Operations Doctrine Operations
  • Other Hazards & Safety Issues
 Photo of a man looking a the camera.

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NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Date: May 10, 2024
Contact: IFUASS Qualification and Curriculum Board (IFUASS) 

The 2024 revision of the NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515 is now available. PMS 515 standardizes the processes and procedures for interagency use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including pilot inspections and approvals. This publication is now available as a PDF for easy use offline.

References:

NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Memorandum 24-003: Removal of Type 1 Command and General Staff (C&G) Incident Position Qualification Pathways

Date: May 10, 2024
Contact: Aitor Bidaburu 

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide NWCG direction for removal of the Type 1 Command and General Staff (C&G) incident position qualification pathways to transition to Complex Incident Management (CIM). Responders may continue to utilize available NWCG pathways to attain Type 1 C&G qualifications until December 31, 2024.

References:

Memorandum 24-003

CIM Story Map

2024 Professional Reading Program

Date: April 26, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP) 

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program is announcing the 2024 Professional Reading list! The intent of the Professional Reading Program is to promote the reading and discussion of these books throughout the year. Discussion guides are provided and the corresponding Wildland Fire Leadership Levels have been identified.

The five books chosen for this year are: Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by William H. McRaven, The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee, Emotional Agility by Susan David, and Writing to Persuade by Trish Hall.

References:

Professional Reading Program

Wildland Fire Leadership Levels

NWCG Training Catalog now on Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Date: April 25, 2023
Contact: NWCG Training  

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) has migrated the training catalog from the NWCG website to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) as part of our ongoing efforts to streamline processes and improve efficiency. To facilitate this transition, the training catalog remains available on www.nwcg.gov through April 2024.

Starting May 2024, the training catalog will no longer be accessible on www.nwcg.gov. However, you can still access the complete training catalog by logging in as a guest to the WFLP.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal