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Correspondence, Incident And Position Standards Committee

Memo Subject Date Attachments Memo Number

January 2025 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Positions Qualifications, PMS 310-1

 		25-01

Incident Qualification Card, PMS 310-3

 		24-11

Transition of Operations Branch Director to Complex

 		24-10

Approval to Rename Safety Officer, Line to Safety Officer Type 3

 		24-09

Approval to Add Prerequisite Required Training to the Fire Behavior Analyst Qualification

 		24-08

June 2024 Update to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

 		24-07

Implementation of Next Generation Position Task Books

 		24-06

Request Update to NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1, for S-520, Advanced Incident Management Prerequisite Qualifications and Training

 		24-05

Corrected_Implementation of Revised Prescribed Fire Training Requirements

 		24-04

Close Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change 2023-02 for Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB) Prerequisite Change

 		24-03

January 2024 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

 		24-01

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

January 2022 Updates to NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

 		21-10

Changes to January 2022 NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

 		21-09

IPSC 2021-07 Memo for PIO3 & PIOT

 		21-07

IPSC 2021-06 Approval Memo for Reorganization of Dispatch Positions

 		21-06

October 2021 Updates to NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

 		21-08

IPSC 2021-05 Approval Memo for Wildland Fire Investigation Team Member (INTM)

 		21-05

IPSC 2021-04 Approval Memo for RTCM & FWPT A Courses

 		21-04

Archive NWCG#018-2010 - Assignment of Trainees to Incident Positions

 		21-03

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change 2020-17

 		21-02

Approval of Incident and Position Standards Committee Request for Change 2020-12

 		21-01

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

Memo Subject Date Attachments Memo Number

OTC Intelligence Task Team

 		19-09

RE: NIAC Memo 18-07 Request to Add Aviation as a Core Component to the Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training

 		19-08

Request for Change: 2016 Radio Operator

 		19-07

Request for Change Approval for Incident Commander Type 5

 		19-06

Request for Change Approval for Historical Recognition of Aircraft Timekeeper

 		19-05

Request for Change Approval for Historical Recognition of Aircraft Timekeeper

 		19-05

Request for Change 2019-02 – PTB for RTCM/MXMS

 		19-04

2013 S-215 Revision

 		19-03

NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers Now Available

Date: May 12, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Risk Management Committee

The S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers self-directed online course is now available! Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) incident qualifications.

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers focuses on facilitating hazard mitigation conversations and building trust to influence safety-related decisions. Individuals can self-enroll through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP).

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

References:

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers 

NWCG Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Great Basin Cache Upgrading to New Inventory System

Date: May 7, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Great Basin Cache
Phone: (208) 387-5104
Fax: (208) 387-5573

The Great Basin Cache (GBK) is transitioning to a new inventory system to better serve the wildland fire community. During this upgrade, GBK will be unable to process standard orders from Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment and Part 2: Publications between May 8-20, 2025, with exceptions made for emergency fire orders. Orders will be accepted through close of business May 7.

To browse the latest available items, please refer to the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) catalogs. 

References:

NWCG NFES Catalog-Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment, PMS 449-1

NWCG NFES Catalog-Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2

NEW! Air Operations Summary (ICS 220 WF) Now Available

Date: May 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
National Interagency Aviation Committee

The Air Operations Summary (ICS 220 WF) provides the Air Operations Branch with the number, type, location, and specific assignments of helicopters and air resources. The new ICS 220 WF also includes medical extraction capabilities and air resources tracking.

Understanding the capabilities of aviation assets is critical for effective medical and extraction responses. Coordination with the Medical Unit Leader is essential to ensure alignment and consistency between the ICS 220 WF and the Medical Plan (ICS 206 WF). 

References:

Air Operations Summary (ICS 220 WF)

National Interagency Aviation Committee

Incident Command System (ICS) Forms

Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book Available for Firing Boss, Single Resource

Date: April 30, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Fuels Management Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Firing Boss, Single Resource, PMS 350-105, and the NWCG Position Task Book for Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB), PMS 311-105, are now available. 

These resources, part of the Performance Support Package developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators. 

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

 

References:

NWCG Firing Boss, Single Resource Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Firing Boss, Single Resource, PMS 350-105

NWCG Position Task Book for Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB), PMS 311-105