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Correspondence, Incident And Position Standards Committee

Memo Subject Date Attachments Memo Number

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

 		26-01

Memo Subject Date Attachments Memo Number

Transition Plan for Implementation of Updates to the Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB) Position

 		25-15

Transition Plan for Implementation of Updates to the Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM) Position

 		25-14

Transition Plan for Implementation of Updates to the Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) Position

 		25-13

Transition Plan for Implementation of Alternate Pathway to Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)

 		25-12

Finalizing S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

 		25-11

Approval of S-420, Intermediate Incident Management Course Name and Numbering

 		25-10

Transition Plan for Implementation of S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams

 		25-09

Approval of L-280 Course for all Single Resource Boss Positions (SRB)

 		25-08

Recognition of ICCI Maintains Currency for ICT3

 		25-06

Alternate Pathways to Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)

 		25-05

IPSC Recommendation of Temporary Waiver for Triennial Requirement for RT340, Human Resource Specialist Refresher Workshop

 		25-03

Support of recommendations for further development of Incident Management Team Courses

 		25-02

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

Date: January 29, 2026
Questions? 
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.

References:

Resource Advisor, Fireline Position Page

NWCG Position Standards for Resource Advisor, Fireline, PMS 350-112

M-280, Resource Advisor, Fireline (Instructor-Led)

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

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

Great Basin Cache

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:

S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended)

Wildland Fire Learning Portal