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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

National Wildland Firefighter Day

Date: July 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
National Interagency Fire Center

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) recognizes July 2, 2025, as National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD). Established in 2022, NWFFD honors the dedication of wildland firefighters and support personnel. This day falls within the 2025 Week of Remembrance (June 30 - July 6), providing an opportunity to renew our commitment to wildland firefighter safety while remembering those who have fallen in the line of duty.

NWCG provides leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. NWCG standards and training establish common practices to contribute to safe, effective, and coordinated interagency wildland fire operations nationwide.

References:

Week of Remembrance

National Wildland Firefighter Day

2025 Week of Remembrance

Date: June 27, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2025 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on the past incidents from 2015 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations—whether in briefing rooms or at tailgates—that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

References:

2025 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003 Flame-Resistant Shirt Survey

Date: June 12, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

The U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) is seeking input on the Forest Service-designed flame-resistant (FR) shirt, currently available through the National Interagency Support Cache system and FedMall.

NTDP is conducting a product review to improve future FR shirt designs. As part of this effort, a short survey is now open for federal employees who have worn any of three recent FR shirt models. Feedback will guide design improvements to better meet the needs of wildland firefighters.

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, responses are limited to federal employees. The survey is open through September 12, 2025. 

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003

NEW! S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended) Now Available

Date: June 10, 2025
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The S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended), equips new wildland firefighters with essential skills through a mix of online learning and hands-on training. The course features a required online component and an instructor-led exercise, reinforcing online concepts with practical performance-based training.

The course builds competencies in wildland fire operations, safety, and equipment use, applicable across various operational environments. Both the online component and instructor-led field exercise must be completed to receive a certificate of completion. Students are required to finish the prerequisite S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, before enrolling in S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended).

References:

S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended)

S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Wildland Fire Learning Portal