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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
Advanced Faller FAL1 Operations HTTFS Incident Operations Subcommittee Approved 29496
Basic Faller FAL3 Operations HTTFS Incident Operations Subcommittee Approved 29487
Crew Boss Single Resource CRWB Operations IOSC Approved 29489
Crew Representative CREP Operations IOSC Approved 29488
Division Group Supervisor DIVS Operations IOSC Approved 29532
Engine Boss Single Resource ENGB Operations IOSC Approved 29491
Felling Boss Single Resource FELB Operations HTTFS Incident Operations Subcommittee Approved 29492
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss FFT1 Operations IOSC Approved 29484
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember FFT2 Operations IOSC Approved 29495
Firing Boss Single Resource FIRB Operations FMC Incident Operations Subcommittee Approved 29493
Heavy Equipment Boss Single Resource HEQB Operations IOSC Approved 29490
Intermediate Faller FAL2 Operations HTTFS Incident Operations Subcommittee Approved 29497
Operations Branch Director OPBD Operations IOSC Approved 29576
Operations Section Chief Complex OSCC Operations IOSC Approved 36920
Operations Section Chief Type 1 OSC1 Operations IOSC Approved 29577
Operations Section Chief Type 2 OSC2 Operations IOSC Approved 29615
Operations Section Chief Type 3 OPS3 Operations IOSC Approved 29614
Staging Area Manager STAM Operations IOSC Approved 29494
Strike Team Leader Crew STCR Operations IOSC Approved 29618
Strike Team Leader Engine STEN Operations IOSC Approved 29619
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment STEQ Operations IOSC Approved 29620
Structure Protection Specialist STPS Operations IOSC Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Committee Approved 29579
Task Force Leader TFLD Operations IOSC Approved 29621
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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