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Aviation

Airtankers

Felling Safety

Fire Communication

Firefighter Health & First Aid

Leadership

Misc Fireline Hazards

Operational Engagement

This Day in History

Vehicles - Roads

Weather - Fire Behavior

Week of Remembrance

6 Minutes for Safety

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Six Minutes for Safety: By the firefighter for the firefighter
Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The 6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee (6MFS) provides national leadership and oversight of the 6MFS program. The Subcommittee is responsible for the development, maintenance, and distribution of the 6MFS platform, which delivers the daily topics, This Day in History, and the Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance. 

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Primary Objectives

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  • Provide daily topics to help firefighting personnel to actively troubleshoot known high risk situations encountered on the fireline.
  • Promote a vigilant fire safety culture by supporting the daily use of 6MFS by every firefighter and every fire program.
  • Develop critical thinking skills and awareness by creating meaningful learning opportunities for firefighters.
  • Proactively seek and sustain vibrant and collaborative relationships with other wildland fire partners such as the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center, the Hazard Tree Subcommittee, the Wildland Fire annual refresher group, National Technology and Development Program, the Wildland Fire Leadership Committee, and all field personnel.

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6 Minutes for Safety Daily Topics Calendar

May 2025
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

  Airtankers
  Aviation
  Felling Safety
  Fire Communication
  Firefighter Health & First Aid
  Leadership
  Misc Fireline Hazards
  Operational Engagement
  This Day in History
  Vehicles Roads
  Weather Fire Behavior
  Week of Remembrance

In the same Committee as 6MFS

Chair: Benjamin Evans

NWCG Coordinator: Sarah Lee

Parent Committee: Risk Management Committee

Meeting Schedule: TBD

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2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards

Date: May 22, 2025
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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.

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NWCG Welcomes the Incident Management Teams Association as an Associate Member

Date: May 21, 2025
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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.”

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Updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

Date: May 14, 2025
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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.

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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
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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.

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NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200