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Correspondence, Incident And Position Standards Committee

Memo Subject Date Attachments Memo Number

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change 2023-07, Update to Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot Position Task Book

23-11

Approval to Remove Support Branch Director and Service Branch Director Positions from the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

23-08

Recommendation to not Transition Support Branch Director and Service Branch Director Positions to Complex

23-07

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change 2022-10, to Create the Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Position

23-06

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change to Reverse Communications Unit Leader (COML) Required Experience

23-05

Approval of the content of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change 2022-11 received from the Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee.

23-03

IPSC Response to TM-22-001 2022 through 2024 Implementation of Complex Incident Management – February 2023 deliverable

23-02

Decline of Request for Change to Update S-271, Helicopter Crewmember Course Content and Creation of a Helicopter External Cargo Load Training

23-01

IPSC Response to TM-22-001 2022 through 2024 Implementation of Complex Incident Management – January 2023 deliverable

22-15

Memo Subject Date Attachments Memo Number

January 2023 Updates to NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

22-17

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change 2021-03, Public Information Officer, Type 3 (PIO3)

22-14

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change to Communications Unit Leader (COML) Required Experience

22-13

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change ATGS currency for ICT3

22-12

IPSC Response to TM-22-001 2022 through 2024 Implementation of Complex Incident Management – November deliverables

22-11

This memorandum provides the Incident Position Standards Committee (IPSC) response to TM-021-005, Type 3 Command and General Staff Incident Position Training.

22-10

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change 2022-02, GISS Position Task Book Changes

22-09

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change 2022-03, ATGS and HLCO Position Task Book Changes

22-08

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change 2022-01, removal of INJR and CLMS from PMS 310-1 position catalog

22-04

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change 2021-11, additional training requirements for PETL and PETM positions

22-07

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change 2021-08, GISS Position Change

22-06

IPSC Response to TM-22-001 2022 through 2024 Implementation of Complex Incident Management – April deliverables

22-05

Corrections to Public Information Officer Technician and Situation Unit Leader qualification standards

22-03

Denial of addition of the Incident Meteorologist position to the PMS 310-1

22-02

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change ENGB currency for ICT5

22-01

Memo Subject Date Attachments Memo Number

Tasking Integrate Wildland Fire Incident Management Field Guide, PMS 210. Content with New or Existing NWCG Publications.

20-16

Discontinuation of Wildland Fire Management Field Guide, PMS 210.

20-15

UASL Changes to 310-1 NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications

20-14

Update S-373 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Incident Operations

20-13

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 - Type 2 Crew
Standard

20-12

Prescribed Fire Manager Transition Plan

20-11

Response to Request for Change IPSC-RFC-2020-05

20-10

Committee Review Request of PMS 210 Revision

20-09

Revision of the Course Coordinator's Guide, PMS 907

20-05

SHLS Required Training for NPS Change Request

20-04

Move Resource Advisors (READ & REAF) to NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 and Create a Task Book

20-03

Addition of A-314 Aviation Program Review for FS Agency Administrators to S-520, M-581 and or M-582

20-02

Evaluation of the Span of Control for Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource and Strike Team Leader Equipment

20-01

NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! Incident Performance and Training Modernization Story Map Now Available

Date: Aug 26, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
National Wildfire Coordinating Group

NWCG is excited to announce the launch of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) Story Map, a new interactive resource that showcases how NWCG is transforming wildland fire training and qualifications through a performance-based system.

Since its launch in 2023, IPTM has made major strides in updating how we manage incident positions:

  • 36 incident positions now have new Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books available for field use
  • 6 more incident positions are nearing completion
  • 111 total incident positions are being analyzed through the IPTM initiative

The Story Map guides you through the IPTM process, highlights key accomplishments, and outlines what’s ahead. Whether you are a trainer or a trainee, this tool offers valuable insight into the modernization effort shaping the future of wildland fire training and qualifications.

This effort would not be possible without the contributions of NWCG staff, NWCG committees, and hundreds of subject matter experts across the wildland fire community.

References:

IPTM Story Map

Incident Performance and Training Modernization Webpage

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

Date: Aug 15, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fire Behavior Subcommittee

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