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Publications, Incident And Position Standards Committee

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.

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Product Management System Title PMS Number Steward Publication Date
10 and 18 Poster 110-18 Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2020
10 Standard Firefighting Orders 110 Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2020
10 y 18 Cartel 110-18-ES Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2020
18 Watch Out Situations 118 Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2020
Basic Land Navigation 475 Incident and Position Standards Committee May 2016
Incident Commander's Organizer 206 Incident Operations Subcommittee Mar 2015
Las 10 Normas Para Combatir Incendios 110-ES Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2020
Las 18 Situaciones Que Gritan Cuidado 118-ES Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2020
NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo 461-ES Incident Operations Subcommittee Jan 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards 350 Incident and Position Standards Committee Aug 2022
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Crew Boss, Single Resource 350-98 Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2024
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Demobilization Unit Leader 350-115 Incident Planning Subcommittee Jan 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Documentation Unit Leader 350-25 Incident Planning Subcommittee Nov 2024
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Resources Unit Leader 350-27 Incident Planning Subcommittee Jan 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Status/Check-In Recorder 350-32 Incident Planning Subcommittee Jul 2024
NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) 461 Incident Operations Subcommittee Jan 2025
NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs 350-08 Incident and Position Standards Committee Aug 2022
NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation (eDoc) 277 Incident Planning Subcommittee Jul 2024
NWCG Standards for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 309 Incident and Position Standards Committee Jan 2022
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications 310-1 Incident and Position Standards Committee Jan 2023
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing 200 Incident and Position Standards Committee Dec 2021
NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart 308 Incident and Position Standards Committee Jan 2025
NWCG Wildland Fire Risk and Complexity Assessment 236 Incident and Position Standards Committee Jun 2024
Position Task Books 311 Incident and Position Standards Committee Mar 2021
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 Now Includes Off-Highway Vehicle Typing Standards

Date: May 13, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee 

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 has been updated to include newly developed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) typing standards. These standards organize OHV information into logical categories and outline key safety requirements for occupants.

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment used in national mobilization to wildland fire incidents. Typing designations are assigned based on measurable capability and performance criteria.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200

NEW! S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers Now Available

Date: May 12, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Risk Management Committee

The S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers self-directed online course is now available! Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) incident qualifications.

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers focuses on facilitating hazard mitigation conversations and building trust to influence safety-related decisions. Individuals can self-enroll through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP).

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:

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers 

NWCG Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Great Basin Cache Upgrading to New Inventory System

Date: May 7, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Great Basin Cache
Phone: (208) 387-5104
Fax: (208) 387-5573

The Great Basin Cache (GBK) is transitioning to a new inventory system to better serve the wildland fire community. During this upgrade, GBK will be unable to process standard orders from Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment and Part 2: Publications between May 8-20, 2025, with exceptions made for emergency fire orders. Orders will be accepted through close of business May 7.

To browse the latest available items, please refer to the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) catalogs. 

References:

NWCG NFES Catalog-Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment, PMS 449-1

NWCG NFES Catalog-Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2

NEW! Air Operations Summary (ICS 220 WF) Now Available

Date: May 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
National Interagency Aviation Committee

The Air Operations Summary (ICS 220 WF) provides the Air Operations Branch with the number, type, location, and specific assignments of helicopters and air resources. The new ICS 220 WF also includes medical extraction capabilities and air resources tracking.

Understanding the capabilities of aviation assets is critical for effective medical and extraction responses. Coordination with the Medical Unit Leader is essential to ensure alignment and consistency between the ICS 220 WF and the Medical Plan (ICS 206 WF). 

References:

Air Operations Summary (ICS 220 WF)

National Interagency Aviation Committee

Incident Command System (ICS) Forms