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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

EMC Memo 25-001: Interim Rapid Extraction Module (REMS) Training and Qualification Requirements

Date: June 3, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Emergency Medical Committee

The Emergency Medical Committee has issued interim guidance for Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) teams. Until further notice, Type I and II REMS teams must designate a team leader qualified at Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss (FFT1) or higher. This temporary change replaces the Single Resource Boss (SRB) requirement, which is currently not feasible due to administrative barriers.

This memorandum does not include any other changes to the NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552. This interim change takes effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice.

References:

EMC Memo 25-001: Interim Rapid Extraction Module (REMS) Training and Qualification Requirements

NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552

Equipment Bulletin 25-002: Chaps, Chain Saw, M-2020, Nonconformities Affecting Use, Appearance, and Serviceability

Date: June 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee issued Equipment Bulletin: 25-002 to address a manufacturing nonconformity affecting Forest Service specification, 6170-4K Chain Saw Chaps. The issue applies to chaps manufactured in 2024 and 2025 and distributed through FedMall. These chaps may have incorrectly bound edges that expose inner protective layers.

Independent purchasers should inspect all chain saw chaps received from FedMall beginning in 2024, prior to use. Review the full Equipment Bulletin: 25-002 for inspection criteria and recommended actions.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-002

2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards

Date: May 22, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Emergency Medical Committee

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards. Each year, EMC recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated exceptional actions or accomplishments that go above and beyond their normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety and well-being of the wildland fire community. These honors are well deserved.

References:

2024 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

NWCG Emergency Medical Committee

NWCG Welcomes the Incident Management Teams Association as an Associate Member

Date: May 21, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
https://www.nwcg.gov/contact-us

The NWCG Executive Board is honored to announce that the Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) has joined the National Wildfire Coordinating Group as an associate member.

IMTA is a dedicated group of incident management professionals committed to enhancing the profession by promoting standards and fostering collaboration across federal, state, local, Tribal, and private sector partners throughout all phases of incident management.

“Joining NWCG aligns with our mission to elevate incident management professionals nationwide,” said Dr. Randal Collins, President of IMTA. “This is a proud moment for all of us committed to advancing public safety.”

References:

Incident Management Teams Association

National Wildfire Coordinating Group