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6MFS Topic Title Category
Wildland Urban Interface Watch Outs Operational Engagement
Wildland Urban Interface – Structure Protection Operational Engagement
Uninformed on Strategy, Tactics, or Hazards Operational Engagement
Unburned Fuel Between You and The Fire Operational Engagement
Transfer of Command Operational Engagement
Terrain and Fuels Make Escape to Safety Zones Difficult Operational Engagement
Taking A Nap Near The Fireline Operational Engagement
Subjective vs. Objective Hazards Operational Engagement
Safety Zones 2 (LCES) Operational Engagement
Safety Zones 1 (LCES) Operational Engagement
Safety Zone Research Operational Engagement
Refusing Risk Operational Engagement
Preparedness Level (PL) 5 Watch Outs Operational Engagement
On A Hillside Where Rolling Material Can Ignite Fuel Below Operational Engagement
Lookouts (LCES) Operational Engagement
Initial Attack Sizeup/Safety Operational Engagement
In Country Not Seen in Daylight Operational Engagement
Hazard Mitigation Through Risk Management Operational Engagement
Fire Shelter Stigma Operational Engagement
Fire Shelter Deployment Site Selection Operational Engagement
Fire Shelter Deployment Operational Engagement
Fire Not Scouted and Sized Up Operational Engagement
Fight Fire Aggressively, Having Provided for Safety First Operational Engagement
Extended Attack Operational Engagement
Escape Routes 3 Operational Engagement
Escape Routes 2 Operational Engagement
Escape Routes 1 Operational Engagement
Entrapment Avoidance Operational Engagement
Downhill Fireline Construction Checklist Operational Engagement
Constructing Line Without a Safe Anchor Point Operational Engagement
Building Fireline Downhill With Fire Below Operational Engagement
Attempting a Frontal Assault on a Fire Operational Engagement
10 Standard Firefighting Orders Operational Engagement
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Updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

Date: May 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Fire Use Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431 serves as a supplemental resource for wildland fire module operations, providing information frequently used in the field.

PMS 431 defines the organizational structure, staffing, and qualifications for Type 1 and Type 2 Wildland Fire Modules, outlining their roles in wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and resource management. The NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431, should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430.

References:

NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

Updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 Now Includes Off-Highway Vehicle Typing Standards

Date: May 13, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee 

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 has been updated to include newly developed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) typing standards. These standards organize OHV information into logical categories and outline key safety requirements for occupants.

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment used in national mobilization to wildland fire incidents. Typing designations are assigned based on measurable capability and performance criteria.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200

NEW! S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers Now Available

Date: May 12, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Risk Management Committee

The S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers self-directed online course is now available! Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) incident qualifications.

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers focuses on facilitating hazard mitigation conversations and building trust to influence safety-related decisions. Individuals can self-enroll through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP).

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers 

NWCG Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) Position Page

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Great Basin Cache Upgrading to New Inventory System

Date: May 7, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Great Basin Cache
Phone: (208) 387-5104
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The Great Basin Cache (GBK) is transitioning to a new inventory system to better serve the wildland fire community. During this upgrade, GBK will be unable to process standard orders from Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment and Part 2: Publications between May 8-20, 2025, with exceptions made for emergency fire orders. Orders will be accepted through close of business May 7.

To browse the latest available items, please refer to the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) catalogs. 

References:

NWCG NFES Catalog-Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment, PMS 449-1

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