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NFDRS2016 Overview
1. Orientation (ppt)
2. NFDRS - A National System (video)
  
  Time: 2:42
3. NFDRS - New Science & Technology (video)
  
  Time: 9:25
NIFC ArcGIS On-Line (AGOL) Setup - NIFC ArcGIS On-Line (AGOL) Set-up and Familiarization
Delineation of Response Zones - The Relationship of Response Zones to Fire Danger Rating
Building a FireFamilyPlus Database
1. Weather Data.
2. Fire Data.
3. Custom Agencies.
Evaluation
1. NFDRS2016 Evaluation. - Is there a new version of this?
2. NFDRS2016 Evaluation PPT. - This does not match - Jeff uploaded a new version on 4/17
3. All FDRAs BI FM Y Graph Mean/Min/Max Staffing Response Levels 09-16-2019. - Are these documents still accurate?
4. ERC BI Comparison Charts 07-17-2019.
5. Lesson 6 – Setting Up NFDRS2016 in WIMS.
6. Rays Valley Comparison.
7. SEZ 2 Week Hourly Analysis 08-18-2019.

Unit/Topic	Presentations	Materials
	Lesson #1 – Intent, Policy, and Guidance for Fire Danger Rating and implementing NFDRS2016	Sample Agenda Guide Lesson 1
	Lesson #2 – Using Fire Danger Products to Manage Readiness, Risk, and Response Decisions	Guide Lesson 2
	Lesson #3 – Fire Danger Rating Components, Applications, and Management Tools	Guide Lesson 3 Interagency FDOP (Blank Template) Preparedness Plan (Blank Template) Response Plan (Blank Template) Staffing Plan (Blank Template) Prevention Plan (Blank Template)
	Lesson #4 Part 1 – NFDRS: Overview, History, & New Science Part 2 – NFDRS: New Dead Fuel Moisture Model Part 3 – NFDRS: New Live Fuel Moisture Model - this pptx is not available right now Part 4 – NFDRS: Fuel Model Consolidation	Guide Lesson 4, Part 1 Video: NFDRS - A National System (Time 2:42) Video: NFDRS - New Science & Technology (Time 9:25) Guide Lesson 4, Part 2 Video: NFDRS Fuel Models (Time 47:44) Video: NFDRS GSI (Time 22:44) Guide Lesson 4, Part 3 Video: NFDRS Dead Fuel Models (Time 18:25) Guide Lesson 4, Part 4
	Lesson #5 – FDOP Case Study	Guide Lesson 5
	Lesson #6 for NFDRS2016 – Implementation and Evaluation	Guide Lesson 6
	Lesson #7 – Fire Danger Rating Areas	Guide Lesson 7
	Lesson #8 – ArcGIS On-Line (AGOL)	Guide Lesson 8 Task 1: Characterization of Vegetation, Climate, and Topography 1a TechTip - Log on to NIFC AGOL 1b TechTip - Characterizing Veg, Climate & Topo in NIFC AGOL Task 2: Delineating Fire Danger rating Areas 2a TechTip - Extracting a local copy from AGOL to Edit FDRAs In Desktop ArcGIS 2b TechTip - Creating edge-matched FDRAs in ArcMap without fire response areas 2c TechTip - Creating edge-matched FDRAs in ArcMap using fire response areas 2d TechTip - Exporting fires by FDRA 2e TechTip - Importing Fires Associated with Custom Agencies in FireFamilyPlus
	Lesson #9 – Framing the Fire Occurrence	Guide Lesson 9 Task 3: Framing the Fire Occurrence Planning Area Fire Workload Analysis Chart Fire Danger Operating Plan Template
	Lesson #10 – Weather Stations	Guide Lesson 10
	Lesson #11 – Fire Danger Operating Procedures, Decision Classes, and Management Actions	Guide Lesson 11 Task 4: Creating a Fire Weather Station Network 4a TechTip - RAWS SIG Selector Tool
	Lesson #12 – Applied Statistics for FireFamilyPlus	Guide Lesson 12 Task 5: Matching NFDRS Outputs to Fire Business 5a TechTip - Reading FFP Graphs 5b TechTip - Fires Analysis 5c techTip - Goodness-of-Fit Reference 5d TechTip - Fire Analysis Candidates Reference
	Lesson #13 – FPOD Case Study	Guide Lesson 13 - Material is a Word document with a fillable discussion area for instructors.
	Lesson #14 – Defining Breakpoints and Thresholds	Guide Lesson 14 Task 6: Analysis for Management Tools and Decisions 6a TechTip - Fire Business Thresholds 6b TechTip - Fire Business Thresholds Reference
	Lesson #15 – Fire Preparedness Plans and their Relationship to the FDOP	Guide Lesson 15 Task 7: Fire Preparedness Plans
	Lesson #16 – Case Study	Guide Lesson 16

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NEW! M-280, Resource Advisor, Fireline (Instructor-Led) Course Available Now

Date: January 29, 2026
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Please contact: Resource Advisor Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce the new M-280, Resource Advisor, Fireline (Instructor-Led) course is now available. This training supports individuals working towards Resource Advisor, Fireline (REAF) incident qualifications.

M-280, Resource Advisor, Fireline (Instructor-Led) training prepares students to serve as a Resource Advisor, Fireline (REAF) as defined in NWCG Incident Position Standards for Resource Advisor, Fireline, PMS 350-112. This course presents scenarios that reflect the diverse challenges a REAF may encounter during an incident. Through these scenarios, participants gain hands-on experience and an understanding of REAF responsibilities in a controlled learning environment.

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2026 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

Date: January 23, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: Incident and Position Standards Committee

The Incident and Position Standards Committee has updated the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

These updates address changes to incident position names and requirements for qualification, training, and experience. Updates related to the implementation of Complex Incident Management (CIM) and Incident Performance Training Modernization (IPTM) are also included.

The NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308 has also been updated to reflect the recent changes.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308

IPSC Memo 26-01: January 2026 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Positions Qualifications, PMS 310-1

Incident Business Committee Memo 26-01: Updated Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297

Date: January 22, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: Incident Business Committee

The Incident Business Committee (IBC) has released Memorandum 26-01: OF 297 and 2026 Fire Use. This memo informs the wildland fire community that the updated Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297 is available for download and can be ordered through the Great Basin Cache.

Beginning January 15, 2026 the previous version of the OF 297 form has been discontinued.

For further details, please contact your IBC representative.

References:

Incident Business Committee Memorandum 26-01

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NEW! S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended) Available Now

Date: December 22, 2025
Questions about RT-130?
Please contact: Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the new S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended) training is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal.

This third course in the series combines online and instructor-led training components aimed at individuals who are involved in planning, managing, and executing wildland fire and prescribed burn operations; who require a thorough understanding of fire behavior calculations to enhance effectiveness and safety. This includes students who require the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of a Type 3 Incident Commander (ICT3), Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), or Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2).

Students are required to be qualified as any Single Resource Boss position and complete the prerequisite S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire behavior (Blended) course, before enrolling in S-390.

References:

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