Publications, Incident And Position Standards Committee

NWCG publications and web portals are the primary vehicles by which NWCG standards are transmitted. Publications include standards, guides, job aids, position taskbooks, training curricula, and other documents. Publications are distributed through hardcopy print, web pages, mobile device applications, and other digital media. Web portals include key information that is updated on a continuous schedule. Read More.

Product Management System Title	PMS Number	Steward	Publication Date
10 and 18 Poster	110-18	Incident Operations Subcommittee	May 2020
10 Standard Firefighting Orders	110	Incident Operations Subcommittee	May 2020
10 y 18 Cartel	110-18-ES	Incident Operations Subcommittee	May 2020
18 Watch Out Situations	118	Incident Operations Subcommittee	May 2020
Basic Land Navigation	475	Incident and Position Standards Committee	May 2016
Incident Commander's Organizer	206	Incident Operations Subcommittee	Mar 2015
Las 10 Normas Para Combatir Incendios	110-ES	Incident Operations Subcommittee	May 2020
Las 18 Situaciones Que Gritan Cuidado	118-ES	Incident Operations Subcommittee	May 2020
NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo	461-ES	Incident Operations Subcommittee	Jan 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards	350	Incident and Position Standards Committee	Aug 2022
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Crew Boss, Single Resource	350-98	Incident Operations Subcommittee	May 2024
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Demobilization Unit Leader	350-115	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Jan 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Documentation Unit Leader	350-25	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Nov 2024
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss)	350-14	Incident Operations Subcommittee	Jun 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Incident Commander Type 5	350-116	Incident Command Subcommittee	Jun 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Incident Communications Center Manager	350-41	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Jul 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Radio Operator	350-97	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Jul 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Resources Unit Leader	350-27	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Jan 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Status/Check-In Recorder	350-32	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Jul 2024
NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG)	461	Incident Operations Subcommittee	Jan 2025
NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs	350-08	Incident and Position Standards Committee	Aug 2022
NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation (eDoc)	277	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Jul 2024
NWCG Standards for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)	309	Incident and Position Standards Committee	Jan 2022
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications	310-1	Incident and Position Standards Committee	Jan 2023
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing	200	Incident and Position Standards Committee	Dec 2021
NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart	308	Incident and Position Standards Committee	Jan 2025
NWCG Wildland Fire Risk and Complexity Assessment	236	Incident and Position Standards Committee	Jun 2024
Position Task Books	311	Incident and Position Standards Committee	Mar 2021

NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) Available Now

Date: Aug 15, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fuels Management Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) training is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. S-290 (Blended) training combines online training and instructor-led training components that support individuals working towards any Single Resource Boss or Fire Effects Monitor incident qualifications.

This second course in the series collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills, and provides more detailed information on fuels, weather, and topography that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes.

Students are required to finish the prerequisite S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, before enrolling in S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended).

References:

S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended)

S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NEW! S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) Now Available

Date: Aug 14, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

The S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) is now available. Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) incident qualifications.

S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) training combines online training and instructor-led training components. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the HECM position, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Helicopter Crewmember, PMS 350-22.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended)

NWCG Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for FBAN and LTAN

Date: Aug 13, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) and Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Fire Behavior Analyst Position Page

NWCG Long Term Fire Analyst Page

ETC/RMC Safety Bulletin: 25-001 New Guidance on Laundering Wildland Fire Clothing to Reduce Contamination

Date: Aug 8, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee
Risk Management Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) and the Risk Management Committee (RMC) have issued Safety Bulletin 25-001: Laundering to Decontaminate Wildland Fire Clothing. Recent research revealed that wildland fire flame-resistant pants and shirts can be contaminated with chemicals from combustion byproducts, including carcinogens, and that common laundering practices can effectively remove these harmful contaminants from wildland firefighter clothing more effectively than previously understood. It is recommended to decontaminate wildland fire clothing as frequently as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions about this new information and how to implement recommendations can be found on the NWCG Alerts page. Read the complete ETC/RMC Safety Bulletin: 25-001 to learn more.