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Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The Wildland Fire Module Unit (WFMU) serves the FUSC by directing the interagency wildland fire module program. The WFMU is responsible for providing national leadership on wildland fire modules, developing wildland fire module unit standards, qualifications, training, certification, and practices.

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Primary Objectives

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  • Establish consistent national program coordination and implementation procedures, provide a means for proactive problem and issue resolution, facilitate the exchange of information between groups, and make recommendations.
  • Facilitate any revisions or updates of NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430 under the direction of the Fire Use Subcommittee.
  • Improve communication and understanding of the role of fire in the ecosystems of the United States.
  • Support successful management and utilization of wildland fire while appropriately addressing smoke impacts, for public and fire personnel health, welfare and safety.

Guidance Documents

Wildland Fire Module Contact List

Click on the module name to get more information - leadership names, emails, phone numbers, and any notes associated with the module.

You can also use the search box to look for a person's name. The associated module will come up.

Please use our WFMU Contacts Update Form to make contact updates for the lead and assistant positions. Please see NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430, for information on updating certifications.

Module Name Type Agency Website Certification Date
Abajo Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2021-06
Alaska Range Training Crew DOI National Park Service
Apache Kid Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-05
Arc Dome Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA
Balcones Type 2 DOI Fish and Wildlife Service 2018-03
Bear River Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-06
Black Canyon Training Crew DOI National Park Service
Black Hills Type 1 DOI National Park Service 2025-04
Black Tooth Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-05
Buffalo River Type 1 DOI National Park Service 2022-11
Burning Mountain Type 2 International Association of Fire Chiefs, IAFC 2026-04
Cabin Lake Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-06
Calaveras Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA
Cascade Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-05
Columbine Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-04
Crow Peak Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2025-05
Cumberland Gap Training Crew DOI National Park Service
Devil's Staircase Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-05
Eagle Cap Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-06
Eagle Lake Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2025-05
Elk Creek Type 2 National Association of State Foresters, NASF https://elkcreekfire.org/contact/ 2026-05
Escondido Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA
Flaming Gorge Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2019-06
Flat Top Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2025-05
Galice Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-06
Grass Lake Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2025-06
Gravitas Peak Training Crew National Association of State Foresters, NASF
Great Lakes Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-05
Great Smoky Type 1 DOI National Park Service 2023-03
Green Mountain Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA
Groveland Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2018-06
Hells Canyon Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2020-05
Kaniksu Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2025-06
Kaweah Training Crew DOI National Park Service
Kings Peak Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-05
Lewis and Clark Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2024-06
Lucky Peak Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2024-07
Mammoth Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2025-05
Marble Mountain Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2018-06
Metolius Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2024-05
Mi-Wok Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2018-06
Mt. Hebron Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2018-07
Olympic Type 2 DOI National Park Service 2026-05
Pilot Peak Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2025-05
Platte Canyon Type 2 International Association of Fire Chiefs, IAFC 2026-05
Rams Horn Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-05
Rio Puerco Type 2 DOI Bureau of Land Management 2026-03
Rocky Mountain Training Crew DOI National Park Service
Saguaro Type 2 DOI National Park Service 2024-04
Selway Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2023-05
Sequoia Type 2
Sheepeater Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA
Shuksan Training Crew DOI National Park Service
Silver Thread Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA
Six Rivers Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2024-07
Skyway Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2023-05
Slate Mountain Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA
Snow Creek Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-05
Snowslide Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2024-05
Spotted Bear Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA
St. Joe Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA
Storm Peak Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-04
Summit Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2024-05
Teton Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2024-05
Tushar Mountain Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2026-06
Unaweep Type 1 DOI Bureau of Land Management Website 2025-05
Warm Springs Type 2 DOI Bureau of Indian Affairs 2026-05
Whiskey Flat Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2019-07
Whiskeytown Type 1 DOI National Park Service 2025-05
White River Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS, USDA 2023-05
Woodhawk Type 2 DOI Bureau of Land Management 2025-02
Yosemite Type 2 DOI National Park Service
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Chair: Hale, Gabe

NWCG Coordinator: Gaskill, Steven

Parent Committee: Fire Use Subcommittee

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NWCG Latest Announcements

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

Date:  July 8, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Development Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Fourth Quarter 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 Four materials focus on Leadership Level 4: Leader of Leaders (Provide Direction). Leadership Level 4 is where you are setting the conditions for others to do things well, even when you are not present. This quarter focuses on equipping experienced leaders with skills to provide direction, build trust across teams, and foster strong decision making. 

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Development Subcommittee

2026 Week of Remembrance

Date:  June 30, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: 6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2026 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on past incidents from 2016 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

References:

2026 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

RMC Memorandum 26-02: SAFENET Modernization and SafeNetX Launch

Date:  June 25, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) is pleased to announce the launch of SafeNetX, the modernized safety reporting system now available to the wildland fire community. Effective June 15, 2026, SafeNetX enables reporting of unsafe, unhealthy, near-miss, and high-risk operations across wildland fire, all-hazard incidents, training, and related work environments.

SafeNetX is the result of a multi-agency modernization effort led by RMC, which began evaluating improvements to the legacy SAFENET system in 2021. To learn more, read the full RMC memorandum in the links provided.

References:

SafeNetX

RMC Safety Memorandum 26-02: SAFENET Modernization and SafeNet X Launch

2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Date:  June 12, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Emergency Medical Committee

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) announces the recipients of the 2025 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards. EMC annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties.

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

References:

2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Emergency Medical Committee