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6MFS Title Category
Tuolumne Fire (California) – September 12, 2004 This Day in History
Part IV – South Canyon Fire, Colorado, 1994 (Last of a Four-Part Series) This Day in History
Part III – South Canyon Fire, Colorado, 1994 (A Four-Part Series) This Day in History
Part II – South Canyon Fire, Colorado, 1994 (A Four-Part Series) This Day in History
Part I – South Canyon Fire, Colorado, 1994 (A Four-Part Series) This Day in History
Point Fire (Idaho) – July 28, 1995 This Day in History
SEAT Accident (Colorado) – August 27, 2008 This Day in History
The Great Fires of 1910 (The Big Blowup) – August 20th This Day in History
First Use of a Helicopter for Firefighting – June 26th, 1946 This Day in History
First Flight of the Huey – October 20th, 1956 This Day in History
First Airtanker Drop (California) – August 12, 1955 This Day in History
Veteran's Day – November 11 This Day in History
Birthday of the U.S. Forest Service – February 1, 1905 This Day in History
The Pepper Hill Fire (Pennsylvania) – October 19, 1938 This Day in History
Loop Fire (California) – November 1, 1966 This Day in History
Battlement Creek Fire (Colorado) – July 17, 1976 This Day in History
Thirtymile Fire (Washington) – July 10, 2001 This Day in History
Sundance Fire (Idaho) – September 1, 1967 This Day in History
Stanza Fire Engine Rollover (California) – July 28, 2002 This Day in History
Sadler Fire (Nevada) – August 9, 1999 This Day in History
Origin of the 10 and 18 – June 17, 1957 This Day in History
Mann Gulch (Montana) – August 5, 1949 This Day in History
LCES – June 26, 1990 This Day in History
Wenatchee Helicopter Longline Accident (Washington) – August 11, 2004 This Day in History
Grant West RX (California) – October 2, 2004 This Day in History
Elk Complex Helicopter Accident (California) – July 23, 2007 This Day in History
Dutch Creek Incident (California) – July 25, 2008 This Day in History
Dude Fire (Arizona) – June 26, 1990 This Day in History
Cramer Fire (Idaho) – July 22, 2003 This Day in History
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NWCG Latest Announcements

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

 

NWCG Website Migration

Date: April 01, 2024
Contact: NWCG Webmaster

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group is thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to https://www.nwcg.gov, involving a comprehensive redesign of over 7,000 web pages. This enhancement is focused on improving user experience. The migration to the new NWCG website will commence on April 2, 2024, starting at noon EST and is expected to take a few hours. 

During the migration period, as the www.nwcg.gov domain-name-location updates across the Internet, you might encounter either the current or the new site depending on your location. We request your patience during this transition. If you are not redirected to the new site by April 3, 2024, we recommend clearing your browser’s cache and refreshing the page.

Please note that while navigating the revamped website, there may be instances of broken links or errors. Our dedicated web migration team has made significant efforts to minimize such issues prior to launch and will promptly address any that arise via use of analytic reports. We value your patience and understanding as we work towards enhancing your overall website experience.

WFSTAR 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Core Component Module Packages Available

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: Joe Schindel 

The 2023 Fire Year in Review module and 2024 Core Component Module Packages for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) are now available on the NWCG website. The 2024 Core Component Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

 

References:

WFSTAR 2023 Fire Year in Review module

WFSTAR 2024 Core Component Module Packages

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: NWCG

The NWCG Executive Board is privileged to share with you the 2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter. As we look into the future and navigate an incredibly complex and dynamic environment, we must remain focused on our mission while actively engaging in national conversations regarding numerous wildland fire initiatives. In 2024, we prioritize building upon our successes and committing to continuous improvement. Key priorities and considerations for this year include: 

  • Determining Core Workload
  • Ensuring Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) Success
  • Improving Efficiencies
  • Firefighter Health and Wellness
  • Engagement in National Conversations

Together we will continue to make significant strides in the challenging and vital work that lies ahead. 

 

References:

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter