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Fire Prevention Education Team Digital Library

This database of wildfire prevention materials was developed by fire prevention education teams (FPET) and wildfire prevention professionals. Each item was reviewed for appropriate content, is accessible according to the standards of Section 508, and is approved for use by the NWCG Communication, Education and Prevention Committee (CEPC) as posted.

Individual agency rules and guidelines must be adhered to when any of these materials are used locally. Modifications to the materials as posted might affect their accessibility. Please see Standard Operating Procedures, FPET Digital Library Reviewers.

The FPET Digital Library is a sortable catalog available for use by anyone. The database includes materials organized by fire cause and file type (e.g., slide show, printable item, sign, handout, etc.).

To begin, make selections from the dropdown menus then press FILTER. Review the products/materials in the search results. Select an item for additional information. All items are in ZIP files and need to be downloaded and opened for use. Access to this database is download only.

CEPC encourages additions to the FPET Digital Library. If you have materials to contribute to the FPET Digital Library, please ensure they are accessible and contact one of the following:

 

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Name Download Template(s) Agency Year Cause Product Software Size Thumbnail
Protect our Forest and Grassland Friends from Wildfire - Colorado
COPreventionColoringSht.7z
2013 Coloring Book Other 11x8.5 Protect our Forest and grassland friends from wildfire Coloring Sheet
Campfire Card
campfirecard4up.zip
2018 Campfire Poster Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft PowerPoint 8.5 x 11 Poster showing Campfire safety with drown, stir, feel pictures
Wildfire Danger: Campfire Alert
campfirealert.zip
2018 Campfire Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 8.5x11 Flyer with graphic describing fire danger weather, how to put out your campfire, and campfire alternatives
Campfire Safety Billboard
Campfire_PROOF.zip
2018 Campfire Newspaper, Magazine, Local Tabloids, Visitor Guides, Etc Adobe InDesign Billboard size Billboard Graphic that shows a hiker walking away from a burning forest and the text reads "Is you Campfire Dead Out? Be sure"
Quick Tips for Preventing Wildfire Property Damage and Ready, Set, Go Tips
time3uprackcard.zip
US Forest Service 2018 Rack Card Microsoft PowerPoint 11x8.5, trims to 3.67x8.5 Quick Tips for preventing wildfire property damage
Fireworks Prohibited
fireworkprohibited_0.zip
2017 Fireworks Poster Microsoft PowerPoint 8.5 x 11 Smokey Bear on poster, text described the prohibited fireworks.
Sniffing Out Wildfire Arson
arsondog.zip
2018 Arson Postcard Microsoft PowerPoint 11x8.5, trimmed to 4.25x5.5 inches Sniffing Out Wildland Arson with Arson K-9 Riley, a black Lab.
Take Aim against wildfires while debris burning
takeaimdebrisletter.zip
2018 Debris Burning Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 8.5x11 Take Aim against wildfires while debris burning: fire danger weather; make sure your fire is dead out; burning alternatives and call 911
Know Before You Go: Gathering Firewood for Personal Use
knowgofirewood.zip
US Forest Service 2018 Chainsaws Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 8.5x11 Green recatngle box across the top, with reversed USDA logo. Know before you go graphic with chainsaw and firewood, Before you go reversed box, get a permit and a map graphic, check the weather with sun, thermometer and wind graphic, be ready to put out your fire with extinguisher and shovel, stage one fire restrictions, spark arrestor with green check, fire extinguisger with green check, figure with shovel and green check, US Forest Service shield, red bar at bottom with San Juan NF fire restiction link
Fireworks are illegal on public lands
fireworksillegal_1.zip
2018 Fireworks Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 8.5x11 Fireworks are illegal, prohibited graphic with fireworks, Smokey Bear with Shovel
Know Before You Go: Campfire Restrictions
SJNF_BLMsaferways_1.zip
US Forest Service 2018 Campfire Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 8.5x11 Know before you go campfire graphic and campfire alternative examples, Forest portal sign, Forest Service shield
Drown Your Warming Fire
drownwarming2.zip
2018 Campfire Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 11x8.5 Drown your warming fire with person seated on a log by a warming fire
Drown Your Fire Flyer (water splashing on flame)
deadoutsplash_0.zip
2018 Campfire Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 11x8.5 Drown your fire with water splashing on a flame.
Cold and wet should describe more than your dog's nose
coldandwet.zip
2018 Campfire Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 11x8.5 Cold and wet should describe more than your dog's nose. Image of dog, drown, stir and feel graphics.
Is your campfire DEAD OUT card
deadoutcard_1.zip
2018 Campfire Postcard Microsoft PowerPoint 11x8.5 trims to 4.25x5.5 Graphic shows how a wildfire starts from an unattended campfire; the back illustrates drown-stir-feel. 
Cool Your Coals; Drown, Stir and Feel
coolcoalsB_1.zip
US Forest Service 2018 Campfire Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 8.5x11 Cool Your Coals; Drown, Stir and Feel to make sure your fire is dead out
Let's take arson seriously brochure (Texas)
arsonbrochure_1.zip
2018 Arson Brochure Microsoft PowerPoint 11x8.5 folds to trifold brochure 3.67x8.5 Brochure with firefighter at a brush fire; arson canine, arson hotline
Report Wildfire Arson Hotline
arsoncall11x8_1.zip
2018 Arson Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 11x8.5 Report wildfire arson with hand holding a cell phone with graphic of arsonist
Report Suspicious Fires
arsoncallOR_0.zip
US Forest Service 2018 Arson Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 11x8.5 Report suspicious fires, with man holding a cell phone in front of a fire,
She's on the trail of a forest arsonist
firearsondog_0.zip
2018 Arson Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 11x8.5 She's on the trail of a forest arsonist; photo of arson dog
He’s got a nose for wildfire arson!
noseforarson11x8_0.zip
2018 Arson Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 11x8.5 He’s got a nose for wildfire arson! Photo of Riley, arson detection dog
Stay With Your Burn Pile
burnpilebarn8x11_1.zip
US Forest Service 2018 Debris Burning Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 8.5x11 Stay with your burn pile. Figure with shovel standing next to a burn pile.
Buck the Habit! Burn Safely
burnpiletipsE8x11_1.zip
US Forest Service 2018 Debris Burning Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 8.5x11 Bucking horse and rider, with text that says Buck the Habit, Burn Safely, and a burn barrel diagram with tips
Burn Pile Tips, One Less Spark
burnpiletipsF8x11_3.zip
US Forest Service 2018 Debris Burning Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 8.5x11 Figure with shovel next to burn pile with Burn Pile Tips headline. First row of illustrations contains a fireman with a firehose, second illustration shows wind blowing through a tree, third illustration shows water drops next to humidity level. Second row of illustrations: first shows a rake clearing down to bare eath, with sun shining, second shows shovel and water hose, third shows a man with shovel standing next to a fire. Botton border contains one less spark, one less wildfire graphic with flame.
How To Burn Safely: 4 tips
debrisburnsafe11x8_2.zip
2018 Debris Burning Flyer Microsoft PowerPoint 11x8.5 How To Burn Safely: graphic showing width of cleared area around burn pile and distance from woodlands; figure with rake at burn pile; How to burn safely; arrows showing in feet the distance from trees and width of cleared area for burn pile, nearby woodlands 150 feet away from pile,
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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