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Thinking about focus, participation, and effort—I was highly engaged throughout this course.	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
I am confident in applying the knowledge and skills learned in this training while on an incident.	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
The training content was relevant and included how I can apply it on an incident.	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree

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What is the likelihood you will be able to apply your learning on an incident in the next two years? (e.g. have the time, appropriate opportunities, initiated task book, supervisor support, peer support, resources)?	Very Low	Low	Moderate	High	Very High

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This course is relevant to its intended audience.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The information in the course was accurate.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree

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How well do the current learning outcomes align with the course content?	Extremely Well	Somewhat Well	Neutral	Not Really	Not at All	Somewhat not Well

Do you feel students achieved the intended learning outcomes?

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Opportunity to Serve the Wildland Fire Community as an IPTM SME!

Date: February 10, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: NWCG SME Specialist

NWCG is seeking experienced wildland firefighters and support personnel to serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) initiative. The intent of IPTM is to transition NWCG’s training and qualification system to a performance-based model through updated position descriptions, Incident Position Standards, Next Generation Position Task Books (Next Gen PTBs), and updates to training where needed.

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Please contact: Resource Advisor Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce the new M-280, Resource Advisor, Fireline (Instructor-Led) course is now available. This training supports individuals working towards Resource Advisor, Fireline (REAF) incident qualifications.

M-280, Resource Advisor, Fireline (Instructor-Led) training prepares students to serve as a Resource Advisor, Fireline (REAF) as defined in NWCG Incident Position Standards for Resource Advisor, Fireline, PMS 350-112. This course presents scenarios that reflect the diverse challenges a REAF may encounter during an incident. Through these scenarios, participants gain hands-on experience and an understanding of REAF responsibilities in a controlled learning environment.

References:

Resource Advisor, Fireline Position Page

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2026 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

Date: January 23, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: Incident and Position Standards Committee

The Incident and Position Standards Committee has updated the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

These updates address changes to incident position names and requirements for qualification, training, and experience. Updates related to the implementation of Complex Incident Management (CIM) and Incident Performance Training Modernization (IPTM) are also included.

The NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308 has also been updated to reflect the recent changes.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308

IPSC Memo 26-01: January 2026 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Positions Qualifications, PMS 310-1

Incident Business Committee Memo 26-01: Updated Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297

Date: January 22, 2026
Questions?
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Beginning January 15, 2026 the previous version of the OF 297 form has been discontinued.

For further details, please contact your IBC representative.

References:

Incident Business Committee Memorandum 26-01

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