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Publications, Incident And Position Standards Committee

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 Engine Boss, Single Resource 350-103 Incident Operations Subcommittee Jan 2026
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) 350-14 Incident Operations Subcommittee Jun 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Incident Commander Type 5 350-116 Incident Command Subcommittee Jun 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Incident Communications Center Manager 350-41 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Jul 2025
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Radio Operator 350-97 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Jul 2025
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 2026
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 2026
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

Quarter Three Materials for the 2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign Now Available

Date:  April 1, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Quarter Three materials for the 2025/2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign are now available. This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

Quarter Three materials focus on Leadership Level 3: Leader of People (Develop Intent). Leadership Level 3 is where your values, your team, and your influence come together. Leaders of People put their teams first, build trust, and lead with authenticity. They mentor future leaders and shape decisions up and down the chain.

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee

WFSTAR 2026 Core Components Module Package and 2025 Fire Year in Review Now Available

Date:  March 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Joe Schindel

The 2026 Core Components Module Package for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) and the 2025 Fire Year in Review are now available on the NWCG website. The 2026 Core Components Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

References:

2026 Core Components Module Package

2025 Fire Year in Review Module

NEW! S-490, Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended) Available Now

Date:  March 17, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce that the new S-490, Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended), 2026 course is now available.

This training includes performance-based activities that allow students to apply the knowledge and concepts required for the Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN), Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN), and Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1) positions. It supports individuals working towards these incident qualifications.

This blended course begins with a self-paced online training (OLT) in the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP), followed by an in-person instructor-led training (ILT).

References:

S-490, Advanced Fire Calculations (Blended)

NWCG Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) Position Page

NWCG Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN) Position Page

NWCG Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1) Position Page

2024 Paul Gleason Award Winners Announced

Date:  March 13, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Committee

The NWCG Leadership Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Paul Gleason "Lead By Example" awards. Award categories include Initiative and Innovation, Mentoring and Teamwork, Motivation and Vision, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to the awardees:

  • Justin Baxter, National Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations Specialist, with the U.S. Forest Service — Initiative and Innovation
  • Kelly Woods, Director of the Wildland Firefighting Lessons Learned Center — Mentoring and Teamwork
  • Doug Booster, Instructor, ProHealth Net, Inc. — Motivation and Vision
  • Pam McDonald, Writer-Editor for the National Interagency Fire Center — Lifetime Achievement Award

References:

Paul Gleason Lead By Example Award

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP)

Leadership Committee