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NWCG publications and web portals are the primary vehicles by which NWCG standards are transmitted. Publications include standards, guides, job aids, position taskbooks, training curricula, and other documents. Publications are distributed through hardcopy print, web pages, mobile device applications, and other digital media. Web portals include key information that is updated on a continuous schedule. Read More.

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Product Management System Title PMS Number Steward Publication Date
10 and 18 Poster 110-18 Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2020
10 Standard Firefighting Orders 110 Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2020
10 y 18 Cartel 110-18-ES Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2020
18 Watch Out Situations 118 Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2020
Basic Land Navigation 475 Incident and Position Standards Committee May 2016
Incident Commander's Organizer 206 Incident Operations Subcommittee Mar 2015
Las 10 Normas Para Combatir Incendios 110-ES Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2020
Las 18 Situaciones Que Gritan Cuidado 118-ES Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2020
NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo 461-ES Incident Operations Subcommittee Jan 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards 350 Incident and Position Standards Committee Aug 2022
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Crew Boss, Single Resource 350-98 Incident Operations Subcommittee May 2024
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Demobilization Unit Leader 350-115 Incident Planning Subcommittee Jan 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Documentation Unit Leader 350-25 Incident Planning Subcommittee Nov 2024
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Resources Unit Leader 350-27 Incident Planning Subcommittee Jan 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Status/Check-In Recorder 350-32 Incident Planning Subcommittee Jul 2024
NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) 461 Incident Operations Subcommittee Jan 2025
NWCG Position-Specific Standards for Operations Section Chiefs 350-08 Incident and Position Standards Committee Aug 2022
NWCG Standards for Electronic Documentation (eDoc) 277 Incident Planning Subcommittee Jul 2024
NWCG Standards for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 309 Incident and Position Standards Committee Jan 2022
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications 310-1 Incident and Position Standards Committee Jan 2023
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing 200 Incident and Position Standards Committee Dec 2021
NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart 308 Incident and Position Standards Committee Jan 2025
NWCG Wildland Fire Risk and Complexity Assessment 236 Incident and Position Standards Committee Jun 2024
Position Task Books 311 Incident and Position Standards Committee Mar 2021
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NWCG Latest Announcements

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

Updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

Date: May 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Fire Use Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431 serves as a supplemental resource for wildland fire module operations, providing information frequently used in the field.

PMS 431 defines the organizational structure, staffing, and qualifications for Type 1 and Type 2 Wildland Fire Modules, outlining their roles in wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and resource management. The NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431, should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430.

References:

NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430