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Fire Cache Subcommittee

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Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The Fire Cache Subcommittee (FCSC) provides national leadership in the development of wildland fire standards to enable interoperability related to wildland fire equipment and supply management. The FCSC is responsible for maintenance of all NWCG products and standards delegated to them within their content area. The FCSC focuses on national-level standards and guidance; local and regional cache operational procedures remain under the authority of the respective agencies.

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Primary Objectives

  • Develop, review, and maintain standards that are accurate, current, and aligned with the NWCG mission within the wildland fire equipment and supply management content area as delegated by the Logistics/Equipment Management Committee (LMC).
  • Engage in effective coordination and communication among subcommittees and stakeholders to promote cross-functional collaboration, prevent duplication of effort, and support integrated standards development.
  • Provide guidance for developing standard operating procedures among National Interagency Support Cache managers, Technology and Development Centers, Kitting and Refurbishment, Motorized Equipment Units, and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to ensure consistency and interoperability.
  • Manage additions and deletions of National Fire Equipment System (NFES) items and resolve associated product deficiency issues.
  • Prepare and distribute cache memos to communicate NFES equipment issues and updates.
  • Recommend modifications to LMC regarding national fire supply standards for cache items, kits, or accessories used by multiple agencies.
  • Assist the LMC as requested to ensure all standards, publications, and any other work produced by the FCSC are fully vetted for alignment across the NWCG primary agencies.
  • Identify emerging issues within the committee’s area of expertise and elevate them to the LMC with appropriate context and recommendations.
  • Maintain documentation and records related to NFES items, standards revisions, and decision histories to support transparency, traceability, and consistent implementation.

Chair: Mahler, Kelly

Vice Chair: Medina, Marcus

NWCG Coordinator: Gaskill, Steven

Parent Committee: Logistic and Equipment Management Committee

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NWCG Latest Announcements

LMC Equipment Bulletin 26-001: Aquatic Invasive Species – Seasonal Reminder for Mussels

Date:  July 30, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Equipment and Technology Subcommittee

The Logistics and Equipment Management Committee (LMC) issued Equipment Bulletin 26-001: Aquatic Invasive Species - Seasonal Reminder for Mussels, reminding the wildland fire community that aquatic mussels continue to be a problem. Mussels rapidly colonize hard and soft surfaces, including aquatic plants and fire equipment, clogging pipes, fouling motors, disrupting water systems, and impacting native species.

To help prevent their spread, fire personnel must follow the decontamination procedures outlined in the NWCG Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations, PMS 444. Additionally, report any sightings immediately to your Lead Resource Advisor and include clear, close-up photos (with a pen or your hand for size reference) and location details.”

Read the complete LMC Equipment Bulletin 26-001, to learn more. 

References:

NWCG Alerts

LMC Equipment Bulletin 26-001: Aquatic Invasive Species - Seasonal Reminder for Mussels

NWCG Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations, PMS 444

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Task Book Update

Date:  July 24, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Tree Felling Subcommittee

NWCG Operations Management Committee (OMC) has issued an update to the NWCG Position Task Book for Intermediate Faller (FAL2), PMS 311-91. To ensure clarity for both trainees and evaluators, the updated FAL2 Position Task Book (PTB) explicitly states who is authorized to sign off on your tasks:

“Evaluators must be qualified as a FAL2, or an Advanced Faller (FAL1).”

If you are currently working out of a previously published version of the FAL2 PTB, you do not need to restart. However, OMC highly encourages you to take the following step to prevent any confusion in the field:

  • Print and replace the updated evaluator information page (page 2) in your current physical PTB.

References:

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Page

RMC Memo 26-01: Transition Plan for Implementing Updates to Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Qualifications

NWCG Position Task Book for Intermediate Faller (FAL2), PMS 311-91

Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups

Date:  July 10, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Equipment and Technology Subcommittee

The Logistics/Equipment Management Committee (LMC) has released Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups. This advisory highlights multiple U.S. Forest Service regions reporting front driveline joint failure incidents.

This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to: 

  • Follow all Ram-issued inspection, maintenance, and service guidance for front driveline joints. 
  • Consider installing a driveline loop. 
  • Coordinate with fleet managers and service providers to determine the most appropriate driveline loop kit for each pickup.

For further details, please refer to the complete advisory.

References:

Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups

Technical Service Bulletin: 03-002-21

NEW! NWCG Standard Operating Procedures, PMS 900

Date:  July 9, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: NWCG Staff

NWCG is excited to announce the publication of the NWCG Standard Operating Procedures, PMS 900.

The new publication establishes general, consistent, and uniform standards for conducting business with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.

References:

NWCG Standard Operating Procedures, PMS 900