Course Updates
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D - Dispatch Courses
Update information is now available on the D-110 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the D-310 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the D-311 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the D-312 Course Administration page.
General Course Updates
(9/2014) Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) Optional Training Materials Optional training materials have been developed to enhance student understanding of the Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS). Instructors who choose to use the optional materials to enhance a course should be familiar with the lesson and determine how it will be used in the course. The materials are available here: http://wfdss.usgs.gov/wfdss/WFDSS_NWCG_WFDSS.shtml
(3/2014) Discontinuation of the Aircraft Identification Guide (NFES 2393) The Aircraft Identification Guide (NFES 2393) referenced in several NWCG course has been discontinued. If you are teaching a course that refers to the guide please refer students to the online Aircraft Identification Library located here https://www.iat.gov/docs/aircraft_library/index.asp
(7/2013) Radio Use For Training Events NIFC- National Interagency Incident Communications Division (NIICD) has seen an increase in problems related to improper/unauthorized/uncoordinated use of radio equipment and frequencies for training events. The problems are not just lack of coordination for equipment and frequencies issued from the NIICD, but also for local agency-issued assets and frequencies. All radio equipment and radio frequency use for courses (classroom simulations, field exercises, course logistics, etc.) requires specific authorization and must be coordinated and assigned through the local agency frequency coordinator or the Communications Duty Officer at the NIFC- NIICD, as appropriate. Radio equipment and frequencies for training should be requested well in advance of course start date (at least two months) and shall be released/returned to the issuing entity upon course conclusion.
(6/2013) Wildland Fire Incident Management Field Guide The discontinuation of the Fireline Handbook (PMS 410-1) and Publication of the Wildland Fire Incident Management Field Guide (PMS 210) has affected the reference material used for several NWCG courses. In addition to some references being changed there has also been a change to several exercises, quizzes, and test questions. To assist in identifying correct reference materials the NWCG Training Branch created a spreadsheet highlighting changes and directing instructors on where to find referenced information. In addition to the spreadsheet check the course updates page prior to instructing a course to ensure the most up-to-date information is being used.
J - Job Aids
On page 6, paragraph 2 the statement that says “It is a requirement of this position to have prior or current law enforcement certification” is incorrect. As per the PMS 310-1, there is no required experience for the Security Manager position.
The Incident Management Records webpage previously found on the NIFC.gov website has been redirected to the NWCG.gov website at http://www.nwcg.gov//notices#records.
L - Leadership Courses
Update information is now available on the L-280 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the L-380 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the L-381 Course Administration page.
P - Prevention
Update information is now available on the P-101 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the P-301 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the P-310 Course Administration page.
RX - Prescribed Fire Courses
Update information is now available on the RX-301 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the RX-341 Course Administration page.
S - Suppression Courses
Update information is now available on the S-130 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-131 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-190 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-200 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-203 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-212 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-219 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-230 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-231 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-244 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-245 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-248 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-258 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-260 Revision History page.
Update information is now available on the S-261 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-270 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-271 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-290 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-300 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-339 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-340 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-354 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-357 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-358 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-359 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-371 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-372 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-375 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-378 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-390 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-404 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-420 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-430 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-440 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-470 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-481 Course Administration page.
Update information is now available on the S-490 Course Administration page.