Positions, National Interagency Aviation Committee

Position Code	Position Title	Steward	IPD Status
HMGB	Helicopter Manager, Single Resource	Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee	Approved
ATGS	Air Tactical Group Supervisor*	Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee	Approved
ABRO	Aircraft Base Radio Operator	Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee	Approved
DECK	Deck Coordinator	Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee	Approved
ACAC	Area Command Aviation Coordinator	National Interagency Aviation Committee	Approved
AOBD	Air Operations Branch Director*	National Interagency Aviation Committee	Approved
ASGS	Air Support Group Supervisor*	National Interagency Aviation Committee	Approved
HEB1	Helibase Manager Type 1		---
HEB2	Helibase Manager Type 2		---
HLCO	Helicopter Coordinator	Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee	Approved
SEMG	Single Engine Airtanker Manager	Airtanker Base Operations Unit	Approved
HECM	Helicopter Crewmember	Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee	Approved
HEBM	Helibase Manager	Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee	Approved
ATIM	Aircraft Timekeeper	Airtanker Base Operations Unit	Approved
RAMP	Ramp Manager	Airtanker Base Operations Unit	Approved
FWBM	Fixed Wing Base Manager	Airtanker Base Operations Unit	Approved
MXMS	Mixmaster	Airtanker Base Operations Unit	Approved
RTCM	Retardant Crewmember	Airtanker Base Operations Unit	Approved
FWPT	Fixed Wing Parking Tender	Airtanker Base Operations Unit	Approved
ATBM	Airtanker Base Manager	Airtanker Base Operations Unit	Approved
UASM	Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager	Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee	Approved
UASL	Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader	Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee	Approved
UASP	Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot	Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee	Approved
UASD	Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist	Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee	Approved
ATCO	Air Tanker Fixed Wing Coordinator		---
TOLC	Takeoff and Landing Coordinator		---

NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) Available Now

Date: Aug 15, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) training is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. S-290 (Blended) training combines online training and instructor-led training components that support individuals working towards any Single Resource Boss or Fire Effects Monitor incident qualifications.

This second course in the series collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills, and provides more detailed information on fuels, weather, and topography that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes.

Students are required to finish the prerequisite S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, before enrolling in S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended).

References:

S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended)

S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NEW! S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) Now Available

Date: Aug 14, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

The S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) is now available. Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) incident qualifications.

S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) training combines online training and instructor-led training components. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the HECM position, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Helicopter Crewmember, PMS 350-22.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended)

NWCG Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for FBAN and LTAN

Date: Aug 13, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) and Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Fire Behavior Analyst Position Page

NWCG Long Term Fire Analyst Page

ETC/RMC Safety Bulletin: 25-001 New Guidance on Laundering Wildland Fire Clothing to Reduce Contamination

Date: Aug 8, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee
Risk Management Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) and the Risk Management Committee (RMC) have issued Safety Bulletin 25-001: Laundering to Decontaminate Wildland Fire Clothing. Recent research revealed that wildland fire flame-resistant pants and shirts can be contaminated with chemicals from combustion byproducts, including carcinogens, and that common laundering practices can effectively remove these harmful contaminants from wildland firefighter clothing more effectively than previously understood. It is recommended to decontaminate wildland fire clothing as frequently as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions about this new information and how to implement recommendations can be found on the NWCG Alerts page. Read the complete ETC/RMC Safety Bulletin: 25-001 to learn more.