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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents. Click on a title below for description, delivery information, access to materials, and other pertinent information.

Training by category:
Aviation | Command | Dispatch | Finance | Investigation | Leadership | Logistics | Management | Operations | Planning | Prescribed Fire | Prevention

Non-IQCS courses including Firefighter Math, Investigating Railroad Caused Wildfires, Mountain Flying Training, Working with ESF #4 on Stafford Act Incidents: Command & General Staff, and Working with ESF #4 on Stafford Act Incidents: Incident Resources, are also available.

Use the search window to locate online courses, blended courses, or courses with pre-course work.

Self-Directed (Online) Courses

These courses are designed for self-directed (online) delivery. This enables students to learn at their own pace, provides alternative delivery options for agencies, and supports development of increased capacity throughout the wildland fire community.


Course # Course Title Steward Required For Certification Date (Udate Date)
L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service LC STAM, FFT2, IADP, PIO3 2008-09
PSM-001 How to Correctly Fill Out the Crew Time Report, SF 261 IBC N/A
PSM-002 How to Correctly Fill Out The Emergency Equipment Use Invoice, OF-286 IBC N/A
PSM-006 How to Properly Complete a Property Loss or Damage Report, OF-289 IBC
PSM-007 How to Complete Office of Workers' Compensation Program (OWCP) Paperwork for Injuries and Illnesses on an Incident IBC
X-903 Mountain Flying Training NIAC 2013
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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