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PMS 448

PMS 448

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Camp

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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 NFES Number Category Updated
Thermometer – Infrared, Digital, Non-Contact 009989 Camp 2020-07
Tent – Wall, 14’ X 16’, Without Poles 000084 Camp 2017-05
Tent – 2 Person 000077 Camp 2022-05
Tank – Propane, Fuel, LPG, 20 lb.Tank (5GL) 000491 Camp 2019-02
Table – Folding 002698 Camp 2017-05
Sprayer – Handheld, 1-4 Gallon 009981 Camp 2020-07
Pole – Upright, Adjustable 000083 Camp 2017-05
Pole – Ridge, 16’ 000089 Camp 2022-05
Mat, Sleeping – 3/8” x 23 5/8” x 74 ¾”, Polyethylene 001566 Camp 2019-02
Lantern – Camp, Electric, Fluorescent 002501 Camp 2018-03
Ladder – Step, 8’ Fiberglass 000586 Camp 2017-05
Kit – Insulation, Shelter, 20’ Octagon 000581 Camp 2020-07
Heater – Propane, Outdoor, 360° Radiant Heat 006187 Camp 2017-05
Heater – Propane, 20# Tank Mounted 006139 Camp 2017-05
Fly – Tent, Type II, 9’ x 10’ 001521 Camp 2017-05
Fly – Sunscreen, 20’ x 20’, with 10 Guy Ropes 006131 Camp 2018-03
Fly – Plastic, Tent, 16’ X 24’ with 10 Guy Ropes 000070 Camp 2018-03
Cot – Folding, 12 oz Cover, 3½’ x 6½’ 000053 Camp 2017-05
Cord – Light, 50', with Multiple Light Sockets, AWG, 12/3 Wire 000563 Camp 2017-05
Cord – Extension, 50' AWG, 12/3 Wire 000560 Camp 2018-03
Cord – Extension, 100" AWG, 12/3 Wire 001172 Camp 2017-05
Chest – Ice 48 QT. 000557 Camp 2018-03
Bottle-Spray, Plastic, W/Oz Markings, 12-32 Oz 009985 Camp 2020-07
Blanket – Bed, Wool, 66" x 84" 000441 Camp 2017-05
Bag – Tent, personal gear pack 000281 Camp 2017-05

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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