PMS 448

The NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448, are developed and maintained NFES Subcommittee (NFESS) under the direction of the Equipment and Technology Committee (ETC), an entity of the NWCG.

NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448

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 Sort descending	Category	Updated
Tee – Hoseline, w/Cap & Chain, 1” NPSH-F X 1” NPSH-M X 3/4” NH-M	001809	Water Handling	2017-05
Food – Meals Ready to Eat (MRE’S)	001842	Miscellaneous	2017-05
Pack – Personal Gear	001855	Cordura	2018-03
Swatter – Fire	001868	Tools	2017-05
Shirt – Fire, Large, Long	002078	Clothing	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Large, Long	002079	Clothing	2021-05
Reducer – 2 1/2” NPSH-F, 1 1/2” NH-M	002229	Water Handling	2017-05
Reducer – 2 1/2” NH-F, 1 1/2” NH-M	002230	Water Handling	2017-05
Increaser – 3/4” NH TO 1” NPSH	002235	Water Handling	2017-05
Tee – Hoseline, W/Cap & Chain, 1” NPSH-F X 1” NPSH-M X 1” NPSH-M	002240	Water Handling	2017-05
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 36” Inseam	002293	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 36” Inseam	002294	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 36” Inseam	002295	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 36” Inseam	002296	Clothing	2023-06
Helmet – Flight, SPH-5C, Regular, w/Bag	002314	Aviation	2017-05
Helmet – Flight, SPH-5C, X-Large, w/Bag	002315	Aviation	2017-05
Lantern – Camp, Electric, Fluorescent	002501	Camp	2018-03
Shelter – Practice - Complete, M2002	002678	PPE	2017-05
Shelter – Practice (Shelter Only), M-2002	002679	PPE	2017-05
Case – Carrying, Fire Shelter M2002, PRACTICE ONLY, Orange	002680	PPE	2017-05
Bag – Polyvinyl - Practice Fire Shelter, M2002	002681	PPE	2017-05
Table – Folding	002698	Camp	2017-05
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 34” Inseam	002700	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 34” Inseam	002701	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 34” Inseam	002702	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 34” Inseam	002703	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 34” Inseam	002705	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 34” Inseam	002706	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 34” Inseam	002707	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 24-28” X 30” Inseam	002737	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 24-28” X 33” Inseam	002738	Clothing	2023-06
Shelter – Practice, Large (Shelter Only), M2002	002798	PPE	2017-05
Shelter – Practice, Large, Complete, M2002	002799	PPE	2017-05
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 30” Inseam	002800	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 30” Inseam	002801	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 30” Inseam	002802	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 30” Inseam	002803	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 30” Inseam	002804	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 30” Inseam	002805	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 30” Inseam	002806	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 30” Inseam	002807	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 36” Inseam	002841	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 30” Inseam	002842	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 36” Inseam	002843	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 36” Inseam	002844	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 36” Inseam	002845	Clothing	2017-05
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 33” Inseam	002846	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 36” Inseam	002847	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 36” Inseam	002848	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 36” Inseam	002849	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 36” Inseam	002850	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 36” Inseam	002851	Clothing	2023-06
Shirt – Fire, 3XL	002910	Clothing	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, 3XL-L	002911	Clothing	2021-05
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 28-32” X 34” Inseam	002944	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 30-34”X 34” inseam	002945	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 34” Inseam	002946	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 34” Inseam	002947	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 34” Inseam	002948	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 26-30” X 30” Inseam	002954	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 26-30” X 33” inseam	002955	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 28-32” X 30” Inseam	002956	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 30” Inseam	002958	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 30” Inseam	002959	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 30” Inseam	002963	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 30” Inseam	002964	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 33” Inseam	002965	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 40-44” X 30” Inseam	002966	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 40-44” X 33” Inseam	002967	Clothing	2023-06
Pump – Portable, Lightweight, 4 Cycle	006000	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, 270 GL, Non-Potable	006017	Water Handling	2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, 360 GL, Non-Potable	006021	Water Handling	2017-05
Tank – Collapsible, 4800-5000 GL	006030	Water Handling	2021-05
Tank – Collapsible, 6000 GL (22,712.5L)	006031	Water Handling	2021-05
Fly – Sunscreen, 20’ x 20’, with 10 Guy Ropes	006131	Camp	2018-03
Heater – Propane, 20# Tank Mounted	006139	Camp	2017-05
Heater – Propane, Outdoor, 360° Radiant Heat	006187	Camp	2017-05
Blower – Mist, Leaf Blower	007040	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Pallet Jack – Truck	007233	Miscellaneous	2020-07
Helmet – Cap Style, Yellow, Bullard 911C	007287	PPE	2018-03
Tank – Snap, 1000 GL	007614	Water Handling	2017-05
Coupling – Double Female, 3/4" GHT	007618	Water Handling	2017-05
Pump – 1½” Floating, Waterous	007646	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Pump – 1½” Multiquip, 5.5 HP	007647	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Pump – 2½”, 6.5 –13HP, Centrifugal	007648	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Pump – Portable, Wick-250	007650	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Tank – Snap, 1500 GL	007700	Water Handling	2017-05
Hose – Suction Flex, 3” X 25’ w/Camlock	007740	Water Handling	2018-03
Tank – Collapsible, 10,000 GL	007744	Water Handling	2021-05
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 34” Inseam	008704	Clothing	2023-06
Sprayer – Handheld, 1-4 Gallon	009981	Camp	2020-07
Bottle-Spray, Plastic, W/Oz Markings, 12-32 Oz	009985	Camp	2020-07
Thermometer – Infrared, Digital, Non-Contact	009989	Camp	2020-07

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