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NWCG positions enable consistent and uniform performance by personnel mobilized by position under NIMS-ICS principles. The position catalog provides comprehensive information about each NWCG position, those for which NWCG establishes qualifications standards. Agency-specific positions such as those located in the Federal Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement are not included in this catalog.

Positions denoted with an asterisk (*) use the established FEMA National Qualifications System all-hazard position as the baseline for the NWCG wildland fire position.

Note: Filter all IPDs using the IPD Status column to quickly see which ones are under review.

Position Title Position Code Functional Area Steward Key Stakeholders IPD Status ID
Air Operations Branch Director AOBD Air Operations NIAC Approved 29539
Air Support Group Supervisor ASGS Air Operations NIAC Approved 29540
Air Tactical Group Supervisor ATGS Air Operations IASS Approved 29524
Aircraft Base Radio Operator ABRO Air Operations IHOPS Approved 29526
Aircraft Timekeeper ATIM Air Operations IABS Approved 33173
Airtanker Base Manager ATBM Air Operations IABS Approved 33179
Area Command Aviation Coordinator ACAC Air Operations NIAC Approved 29538
Deck Coordinator DECK Air Operations IHOPS Approved 29529
Fixed Wing Base Manager FWBM Air Operations IABS Approved 33175
Fixed Wing Parking Tender FWPT Air Operations IABS Approved 33178
Helibase Manager HEBM Air Operations IHOPS Approved 33172
Helicopter Coordinator HLCO Air Operations IASS Approved 29545
Helicopter Crewmember HECM Air Operations IHOPS Approved 29625
Helicopter Manager Single Resource HMGB Air Operations IHOPS Approved 29485
Mixmaster MXMS Air Operations IABS Approved 33176
Ramp Manager RAMP Air Operations IABS Approved 33174
Retardant Crewmember RTCM Air Operations IABS Approved 33177
Single Engine Airtanker Manager SEMG Air Operations IABS Approved 29546
Unmanned Aircraft System Data Specialist UASD Air Operations IFUASS Approved 33183
Unmanned Aircraft System Manager UASM Air Operations IFUASS Approved 33180
Unmanned Aircraft System Module Leader UASL Air Operations IFUASS --- 33181
Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot UASP Air Operations IFUASS Approved 33182
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NWCG Latest Announcements

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

 

NWCG Website Migration

Date: April 01, 2024
Contact: NWCG Webmaster

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group is thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to https://www.nwcg.gov, involving a comprehensive redesign of over 7,000 web pages. This enhancement is focused on improving user experience. The migration to the new NWCG website will commence on April 2, 2024, starting at noon EST and is expected to take a few hours. 

During the migration period, as the www.nwcg.gov domain-name-location updates across the Internet, you might encounter either the current or the new site depending on your location. We request your patience during this transition. If you are not redirected to the new site by April 3, 2024, we recommend clearing your browser’s cache and refreshing the page.

Please note that while navigating the revamped website, there may be instances of broken links or errors. Our dedicated web migration team has made significant efforts to minimize such issues prior to launch and will promptly address any that arise via use of analytic reports. We value your patience and understanding as we work towards enhancing your overall website experience.

WFSTAR 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Core Component Module Packages Available

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: Joe Schindel 

The 2023 Fire Year in Review module and 2024 Core Component Module Packages for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) are now available on the NWCG website. The 2024 Core Component Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

 

References:

WFSTAR 2023 Fire Year in Review module

WFSTAR 2024 Core Component Module Packages

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: NWCG

The NWCG Executive Board is privileged to share with you the 2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter. As we look into the future and navigate an incredibly complex and dynamic environment, we must remain focused on our mission while actively engaging in national conversations regarding numerous wildland fire initiatives. In 2024, we prioritize building upon our successes and committing to continuous improvement. Key priorities and considerations for this year include: 

  • Determining Core Workload
  • Ensuring Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) Success
  • Improving Efficiencies
  • Firefighter Health and Wellness
  • Engagement in National Conversations

Together we will continue to make significant strides in the challenging and vital work that lies ahead. 

 

References:

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter