National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Fire Danger Curriculum Management Unit

FDCMU header graphic. Burned pine cones with one not fully burned and inset photo of a stand of timber in flames. Decorative.

Mission Statement

The Fire Danger Curriculum Management Unit (FDCMU) provides national leadership and subject matter expertise across the fire danger curriculum.

Primary Objectives

  • Two NWCG training team specialist reviewing maps. Decorative.Develop and maintain the fire danger course content based on Incident Position Description (IPD) elements across target positions.
  • Provide input on fire danger related IPD recommendations.
  • Engage with the NWCG Training Program on the training design process.
  • Assist with the development of job aids and other position performance support tools.
  • Coordinate alignment of course content between the S-491 and S-591 courses.

 

 

Chair: 
Shelby Law
NWCG Coordinator: 
Katy O'Hara
Parent Committee: 
Fire Danger Subcommittee
Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2023-03-20