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	Category	Updated Sort descending
Thermometer – Infrared, Digital, Non-Contact	009989	Camp	2020-07
Bottle-Spray, Plastic, W/Oz Markings, 12-32 Oz	009985	Camp	2020-07
Shirt – Fire, Small	000577	Clothing	2021-05
Tank – Collapsible, 1000 GL (3785.4L)	000588	Water Handling	2021-05
Tank – Collapsible, 1500 GL (5678.1L)	000589	Water Handling	2021-05
Tank – Collapsible, 1800 GL (6813.7L)	000668	Water Handling	2021-05
Pump – Barrel, For 55 GL Drum	000149	Fuel Handling	2021-05
Tank – Gasoline, 5 GL (18.9L), Pump Adapted	000218	Fuel Handling	2021-05
Tank – Collapsible, 3000 GL (11,356.2L)	000568	Water Handling	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, XX-Large, Long	000512	Clothing	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, XX-Large	000570	Clothing	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Small	000522	Clothing	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Large, Long	002079	Clothing	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Large	000580	Clothing	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Small, Long	000511	Clothing	2021-05
Tank – Collapsible, 6000 GL (22,712.5L)	006031	Water Handling	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Medium, Long	000569	Clothing	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Medium	000578	Clothing	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Large, Long	002078	Clothing	2021-05
Tank – Collapsible, 4800-5000 GL	006030	Water Handling	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, 3XL-L	002911	Clothing	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, 3XL	002910	Clothing	2021-05
Tank – Collapsible, 1200 GL (4542.5L), Free Standing	000090	Water Handling	2021-05
Net – Cargo, 15’X 15’, 6,000 lb. Capacity	000458	Aviation	2021-05
Tank – Collapsible, 10,000 GL	007744	Water Handling	2021-05
Can – Gasoline, Safety, 5 GL, DOT Approved	000606	Fuel Handling	2022-05
Shelter – Fire, Large (Shelter Only), M2002	000973	PPE	2022-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 28 1/2” (S)	000501	Clothing	2022-05
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight 32" Long	000045	Cordura	2022-05
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight 36" Long	000078	Cordura	2022-05
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight 40" Long	000150	Cordura	2022-05
Tent – 2 Person	000077	Camp	2022-05
Pump – Trombone, Backpack, Single Action	000151	Water Handling	2022-05
Pump – Backpack, Outfit, 5 1/2” X 15 1/2” X 19”	001149	Water Handling	2022-05
Pole – Ridge, 16’	000089	Camp	2022-05
Shirt – Fire, Large	000579	Clothing	2022-05
Shelter – Fire, Large Size, Complete, M2002	000975	PPE	2022-05
Shelter – Fire (Shelter Only), M2002	000926	PPE	2022-05
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 30” Inseam	002800	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 36” Inseam	002294	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 30” Inseam	002963	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 34” Inseam	002948	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 34” Inseam	002947	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 36” Inseam	002295	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, 38-42” X 36” Inseam	002296	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
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
Strainer – Fish, 100 GPM	000440	Water Handling	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 30” Inseam	002959	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 36” Inseam	002293	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 34” Inseam	002946	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 30” Inseam	002958	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 30-34”X 34” inseam	002945	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 28-32” X 34” Inseam	002944	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 28-32” X 30” Inseam	002956	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 26-30” X 33” inseam	002955	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 26-30” X 30” Inseam	002954	Clothing	2023-06
Berm – Containment, 15 GL	000693	Miscellaneous	2023-06
Berm – Containment, 55 GL (1 to 4 drums)	000692	Miscellaneous	2023-06
Bag – Sleeping, Cold Weather	000128	Clothing	2023-06
Can – Gasoline, Safety, 5 GL, DOT Approved, Alternative to 000606	000607	Fuel Handling	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 34” Inseam	002705	Clothing	2023-06
Shelter – Fire, Complete, M2002	000925	PPE	2023-06
Torch – Drip, 1 1/4 GL (4.7L) Capacity	000241	Fuel Handling	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 36” Inseam	002851	Clothing	2023-06
Tee – Hoseline, w/Valve, 1 1/2” NH-F X 1 1/2” NH-M X 1” NPSH-M	000230	Water Handling	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 33” Inseam	002846	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 30” Inseam	002842	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 36” Inseam	002850	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 34” Inseam	002707	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 30” Inseam	002807	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 36” Inseam	002849	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 34” Inseam	002706	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 30” Inseam	002806	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 36” Inseam	002848	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 34” Inseam	002700	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 30” Inseam	002805	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 36” Inseam	002847	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 34” Inseam	008704	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 30” Inseam	002804	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 34” Inseam	002703	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 30” Inseam	002803	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 36” Inseam	002844	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 34” Inseam	002702	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 30” Inseam	002802	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 36” Inseam	002843	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 34” Inseam	002701	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 30” Inseam	002801	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 36” Inseam	002841	Clothing	2023-06

NWCG Latest Announcements

Subject Matter Experts Needed

Date: February 14, 2024
Contact: NWCG

NWCG is seeking subject matter experts to be part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. As part of IPTM subject matter experts will help develop an integrated performance-based training system, ensure incident-specific training is necessary and relevant, and build position training and qualifications from Incident Position Standards.

Sign up to be part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort!

References:

Incident Performance and Training Modernization

NWCG SME Interest Sign-up

Video: Be Part of IPTM

Great Basin Cache Construction Impacts NWCG Publications Delivery

Date: February 13, 2024
Contact: Randy Chindarak

Please be advised that construction at the Great Basin Cache will impact the delivery of NWCG publications and training products after February 21st. If you have a need for hard copy publications or training materials, please put your order in ASAP and those orders will be sent out within the next week. This impact is anticipated to last two weeks.

Last date to order publications prior to demolition is February 21, 2024.

References:

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

NWCG Work Capacity Test Administrator's Guide, PMS 307

Date: December 7, 2023
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee (IASS)

An updated NWCG Work Capacity Test Administrator's Guide is now available. This publication is intended to aid WCT Administrators in preparing and performing a WCT.

The WCT Administrator will be able to complete proper paperwork and administer respective job-related field tests to determine a worker's capacity to meet NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Work Capacity Test Administrator's Guide, PMS 307

Updated NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

Date: December 6, 2023
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee (IASS)

The December 2023 revision of the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505, is now available for download. No changes have been made to the associated forms and documents.

References:

NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505