6 Minutes for Safety

Mission Statement

The 6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee (6MFS) provides national leadership and oversight of the 6MFS program. The Subcommittee is responsible for the development, maintenance, and distribution of the 6MFS platform, which delivers the daily topics, This Day in History, and the Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance.

Primary Objectives

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Provide daily topics to help firefighting personnel to actively troubleshoot known high risk situations encountered on the fireline.
Promote a vigilant fire safety culture by supporting the daily use of 6MFS by every firefighter and every fire program.
Develop critical thinking skills and awareness by creating meaningful learning opportunities for firefighters.
Proactively seek and sustain vibrant and collaborative relationships with other wildland fire partners such as the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center, the Hazard Tree Subcommittee, the Wildland Fire annual refresher group, National Technology and Development Program, the Wildland Fire Leadership Committee, and all field personnel.

Get Involved with 6MFS

Submit Your Own 6MFS Daily Topic

The 6MFS Subcommittee and the NWCG Risk Management Committee invite you and your crew to write your own 6 Minutes for Safety discussion!

Submit Your Own This Day in History Topic

The 6MFS Subcommittee and the NWCG Risk Management Committee invite you and your crew to write your own This Day in History topics!

Drop Us A Comment

Have an idea or feedback? Share it with the NWCG 6MFS Subcommittee

March 2026
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
1 Developing a Learning Organization	2 Managing Vehicle Traffic in Smoke	3 Proper Use of Trigger Points	4 Leader's Intent	5 No Communication Link	6 In Country Not Seen in Daylight	7 Initial Attack Sizeup/Safety
8 Lookouts (LCES)	9 Emergencies on the Ramp	10 On a Hillside Where Rolling Material Can Ignite Fuel Below	11 Helicopter Performance	12 Refusing Risk	13 Mine Features and Hazards	14 Noise Exposure Safety
15 Safety Zone Research	16 Safety Zones 1 (LCES)	17 Safety Zones 2 (LCES)	18 Spot Weather Forecast	19 Subjective vs. Objective Hazards	20 Taking a Nap Near the Fireline	21 Thunderstorm Safety
22 Hazmat Incident Operations	23 Hazard Tree Felling - Hang-ups	24 Operational Briefings	25 Terrain and Fuels Make Escape Difficult	26 Five Communication Responsibilities	27 Hazard Tree Felling Safety Tips	28 Powerline Safety
29 Transfer of Command	30 UAS Incursions	31 Parking Safely on Slopes

Airtankers

Aviation

Felling Safety

Fire Communication

Firefighter Health and First Aid

Leadership

Miscellaneous Fireline Hazards

Operational Engagement

This Day in History

Vehicles - Roads

Weather - Fire Behavior

Week of Remembrance

Situation Report

This report will be posted Monday - Friday at 0730 Mountain Time unless significant activity occurs.

View today's Incident Management Situation Report

In the same Committee as 6MFS

Chair: Evans, Benjamin

NWCG Coordinator: Gaskill, Steven

Parent Committee: Risk Management Committee

Meeting Schedule:

TBD

Page Last Modified or Reviewed: 10/29/2025

NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! S-231, Engine Boss Course Available Now

Date: March 6, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce the new S-231, Engine Boss (Single Resource) course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) incident qualifications.

This is a performance-based instructor-led training (ILT) that focuses on the application of ENGB responsibilities during wildland fire operations, emphasizing readiness, information gathering, risk management, engine tactics, and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) operations. Trainees apply these skills through scenario-based group work and an optional field day that reinforces hands-on engine operation tasks.

References:

S-231, Engine Boss (Single Resource) (Instructor-led)

NWCG Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NWCG Celebrates 50 Years!

Date: March 6, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: NWCG Executive Secretary

NWCG is proud to celebrate 50 years of service to the wildland fire community. Beginning in 1976 with an interagency agreement between the Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture, NWCG has grown to include additional member agencies and is recognized as the standard-setting leader in wildland fire operations.

To honor where we’ve been and highlight where we are going, the NWCG team has created a video showcasing our history and accomplishments. The video is now available on the NWCG website.

References:

NWCG 50 Year Anniversary Video

NEW! S-131, Firefighter Type 1 Course Available Now

Date: March 6, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce the new S-131, Firefighter Type 1 course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this course is a performance-based instructor-led training (ILT) that focuses on the application of situational awareness and decision making, building on the knowledge and concepts introduced in previous required courses. Using a threaded fictitious fire, each unit focuses on a performance-based activity in which students practice applying their decision-making and problem-solving skills.

The S-131, Firefighter Type 1 course is required for individuals seeking qualifications to be a Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) (FFT1) or an Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5).

References:

S-131, Firefighter Type 1 (Instructor-led)

NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) Position Page

NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

2026 Professional Reading List

Date: March 4, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: WFLDP Curriculum Management

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP) is announcing the 2026 Professional Reading List. The goal of the annual reading list is to promote the reading and discussion of the selected books throughout the year.

The six books chosen for this year are: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie; Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink; Meditations by Marcus Aurelious; Quiet by Susan Cain; The Little Book of Stoic Quotes by Phil Van Treuren; and The Confident Mind by Nate Zinsser.

References:

Professional Reading Program

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

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