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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
Aerial Supervision Logbook 509 National Interagency Aviation Committee Jun 2014
Federal Wildland Fire Temporary Tower Request Form 520-3 Interagency Airspace Subcommittee May 2024
Hazard Relief Participant Request Form 520-1 Interagency Airspace Subcommittee May 2024
Interagency Emergency Helicopter Extraction Source List 512 Helicopter Short Haul Unit , Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee Mar 2023 , Mar 2023
NWCG Aircraft Dispatch Form 250 National Interagency Aviation Committee , National Coordination System Committee Jun 2021 , Jun 2021
NWCG Airtanker Base Directory 507 Airtanker Base Operations Unit , Airtanker Base Application Working Group Apr 2021 , Apr 2021
NWCG Aviation Mishap Response Guide and Checklist 503 Aviation Risk Management Subcommittee Feb 2021
NWCG Aviation Risk Management Workbook 530-1 Aviation Risk Management Subcommittee Oct 2021
NWCG Aviation Technical Assistance Directory 504 National Interagency Aviation Committee Jun 2023
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Aircraft Base Radio Operator 350-87 Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee Jun 2024
NWCG Incident Position Standards for Helicopter Crewmember 350-22 Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee Mar 2025
NWCG Passenger / Crew and Cargo Manifest 245 National Interagency Aviation Committee Jun 2019
NWCG Standards for Aerial Ignition 501 Interagency Aerial Ignition Unit , Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee Jan 2021 , Jan 2021
NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision 505 Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee Mar 2025
NWCG Standards for Airspace Coordination 520 Interagency Airspace Subcommittee May 2024
NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations 508 Standards for Airtanker Base Operations Working Group , Airtanker Base Operations Unit Mar 2025 , Mar 2025
NWCG Standards for Airtanker Operations 514 Airtanker Operations Unit Feb 2025
NWCG Standards for Aviation Risk Management 530 Aviation Risk Management Subcommittee May 2021
NWCG Standards for Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials 513 National Interagency Aviation Committee Feb 2018
NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations 515 Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee Apr 2025
NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations 510 Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee , Standards for Helicopter Operations Unit May 2023 , May 2023
NWCG Standards for Interagency Cooperator Type 2 and 3 Helicopters 525-1 National Interagency Aviation Committee Aug 2021
NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations 518 Water Scooper Operations Unit Dec 2024
NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing 200 National Interagency Aviation Committee Dec 2021
Temporary Flight Restriction Request Form 520-2 Interagency Airspace Subcommittee May 2024
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NWCG Latest Announcements

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

Updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 Now Includes Off-Highway Vehicle Typing Standards

Date: May 13, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee 

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 has been updated to include newly developed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) typing standards. These standards organize OHV information into logical categories and outline key safety requirements for occupants.

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment used in national mobilization to wildland fire incidents. Typing designations are assigned based on measurable capability and performance criteria.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200