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PMS 910

PMS 910

NWCG Data Standards

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NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

NWCG data standards (data element and geospatial data layer) provide specifications that enable the common usage of data across wildland fire information systems.  For more information login to EDG Explorer.

NWCG Data Standards

EDG Explorer is a database platform used for managing NWCG Data Standards.  The following Data Standards and Geospatial Data Layer tables offer a quick view of the standards. 

More detailed information such as rules, documentation, and term relationships may be viewed in EDG Explorer.   Expand Data Standards or Geospatial Data Layer Standards  below to see data standards term descriptions and status. 

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Title Steward Status Description
ICS 209 Remarks Data Standard Approved

Create a data standard that describes additional information pertinent to the incident management. (ICS Block 47)
ICS 209 Report Date Time Data Standard Approved

Create a data standard that describes the date and time of the latest approved ICS-209 report.
ICS 209 Report For Time Period From Data Standard Approved

Create a data standard that describes the date and time of the beginning of the time period for the current ICS209 submission. (ICS Block 11)
ICS 209 Report For Time Period To Data Standard Approved

Create a data standard that describes the date and time of the end of the time period for the current ICS209 submission. (ICS Block 11)
ICS 209 Report Status Data Standard Approved

Create a data standard that describes the version of the 209 report (initial, update, or final). There should never be more than one initial report, but there can be numerous updates, and even multiple finals (as determined by business rules).
Incident Commander Name Data Standard Approved

The first (optional) and last name of the Incident Commander(s) currently assigned to the incident.
Incident Dispatch Center ID Data Standard Approved

A unique identifier for the dispatch center with responsibility at the incident point of origin.
Incident Management Organization Data Standard Approved

The Incident Management Organization for the incident.
Incident Name Data Standard Approved

The name assigned to an incident.
Incident Personnel Fatality Quantity Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard definition and format for the total number of deaths of personnel assigned to an incident. [validated: 12/17/2012]
Incident Personnel Injury & Illness Quantity Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard definition and format for the total number of reportable occupational injuries and illnesses that occurred in conjunction with an incident. [validated: 12/17/2012]
Incident Short Description Data Standard Approved

Create a data standard that describes the general descriptive location of the incident such as the number of miles from an identifiable town. (ICS Block 25)
Incident Size Data Standard Approved

How large the incident is, measured in acres. This number can change over the life of the incident.
Incident Type Endorsement Data Standard Approved

Indicates the types of incidents for which this resource is qualified to perform in this position. Wildland Fire, Prescribed Fire, All "other" Hazards (WF, AH, RX).
Initial Fire Strategy Designator Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard format and definition of the fire strategy initially used on a wildland fire. [validated: 8/15/2008]
Initial Fire Strategy Met Indicator Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard format for indicating whether the objectives of the initial fire strategy used on a fire were attained. [validated: 6/16/2008]
Initial Latitude and Longitude Data Standard Approved

The location coordinates pair for the latitude and longitude values corresponding to the initial reported point of origin specified in decimal degrees.
Initial Response Resource Quantity Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard format and definition for reporting the total number of fire resources (by kind, category, and type) used during initial response. [validated: 6/16/2008]
Is Location Tracking Enabled Data Standard Approved

A status flag indicating whether a resource's location (geometry object/shape) is being updated by a real-time GPS tracking such as AVL (Automated Vehicle Locator).
Is National Resource Data Standard Approved

A status flag indicating whether a resource is a National Resource for use in Initial Response. National Resources are those which have national utilization, high demand, limited availability, and unique status reporting requirements identified by NICC. See the National Mobilization Guide, Chapter 10 for specific details on what constitutes a National Resource.
Is Primary Capability Data Standard Approved

Indicates that the capability is the primary capability for the equipment or aircraft.
Is Quarantined Data Standard Approved

Indicates whether a resource is potentially in conflict with another resource of the same kind, based on the overhead conflict detection rules.
Is Valid Data Standard Approved

A status flag indicating whether a resource is valid for use in Initial Response. Invalid resources should be removed from the data stream.
Landowner Kind & Category Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a two-tier classification (kind and category) of landownership. [validated: 8/25/2016]
Last Name Data Standard Approved

The last name of the resource as it appears on a government issued ID. Applies only to overhead resources.
Latitude Data Standard Approved

This data standard specifies a standard format for latitude. [validated: 12/15/2006]
License Plate Number Data Standard Approved

The vehicle’s license plate number for purposes of identifying equipment.
Local Fire Report Identifier Data Standard Approved

This data standard specifies the standard format and rules for a number or code that uniquely identifies an incident report for a particular reporting unit and a particular calendar year. [validated: 6/16/2008]
Local Incident Identifier Data Standard Approved

This data standard specifies the standard format and rules for a number or code that uniquely identifies an incident for a particular local fire management organization within a particular calendar year. [validated: 6/16/2008]
Location Timestamp Data Standard Approved

The date/time for the resource’s last known position
Longitude Data Standard Approved

This data standard specifies a standard format for longitude. [validated: 12/15/2006]
Management Complexity Level Designator Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard code and definition for identifying the highest management level utilized to manage a wildland fire event. [validated: 8/15/2008]
Manager Contact Info Data Standard Approved

Contact information for the manager of the resource. For use in duplicate resolution and also transferring resources from one SOR (system of record) to another. Based on the Resource SOR, this information would be the person who is responsible for certifying that this resource meets the requirements for the Type, Kind and Category.
Middle Name Data Standard Approved

The middle name of the resource as it appears on a government issued ID. Applies only to overhead resources.
Modified By System Data Standard Approved

Username of system that modified the record.
Modified On Date Time Data Standard Approved

Date/time that the record was last modified.
Multi-Jurisdictional Indicator Data Standard Approved

Indicates if the incident covers multiple jurisdictions.
National Fire Danger Adjective Class Rating Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard code and definition for describing the potential initiation, spread, and difficulty of control of wildfires in an area. [validated: 7/6/2009]
National Fire Danger Rating System Fuel Model Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard code and definition for identifying the NFDRS Fuel Model representing the predominant fuel bed across a fire area. [validated: 7/6/2009]
Operational Name Data Standard Approved

The CURRENT common operational reference to a Resource, the name of the resource and/or call sign. This value will be updated for equipment, crews, modules and teams based on how the resource is currently being utilized through a filled request.
Operational Status Data Standard Approved

Describes the status of the resource as they are utilized by an incident.
Other Structures Destroyed Quantity Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard format and definition for reporting the total number of structures, other than residences, destroyed as a result of a fire. [validated: 6/16/2008]
Other Structures Threatened Quantity Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard format and definition for reporting the total number of structures, other than residences, threatened by a fire. [validated: 6/16/2008]
Owner Vendor Data Standard Approved

The name of the vendor that is providing a contract resource for an incident.
Point of Origin Accuracy Descriptor Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard format and definition for describing the methods used to determine the certainty and precision of the fire location at the point of origin. [validated: 8/15/2008]
Point of Origin Aspect Code Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard code and definition for describing the direction toward which the predominate slope faces at the point of origin of a fire. [validated: 12/17/2012]
Point of Origin County Code Data Standard Approved

This data standard adopts the NWCG County Code data standard for identifying the county or equivalent entity at the point of origin of a fire. [validated: 6/16/2008]
Point of Origin Datum Data Standard Approved

This data standard adopts the proposed NWCG Horizontal Datum data standard for identifying the datum associated with the coordinates of the point of origin of a fire. [validated: 6/16/2008]
Point of Origin Fire Intensity Level Data Standard Approved

This data standard provides a standard code and definition for expressing the fire intensity during the initial response. [validated: 7/6/2009]
Point of Origin Land Owner Kind & Category Data Standard Approved

This data standard adopts the NWCG Land Owner Kind & Category data standard for identifying the owner at the point of origin at the time of an incident. [validated: 8/15/2008]
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Comment on a proposed data standard

When a new or revised data standard is ready for review and comment, it will have a status of Proposed. Submit your feedback to the Data Standards and Terminology Board.

Request for a new or revised standard

Requests for the development of a new data standard, or for changes to a current standard, may be submitted on a Request form. 

Download the User Guide and other reference materials

The User Guide for Development and Maintenance of NWCG Data Standards, PMS 938, explains the processes for developing and maintaining both NWCG data element and geospatial data layer standards.

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NWCG Welcomes NASA

Date: February 22, 2024
Contact: NWCG

NWCG welcomes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as an associate member.

“As wildfires become larger and more frequent, NASA is working to apply our scientific and technological knowledge toward this national challenge, and integral to our approach is forging collaborative partnerships,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy. 

 

References:

NASA News Release

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Subject Matter Experts Needed

Date: February 14, 2024
Contact: NWCG 

NWCG is seeking subject matter experts to be part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. As part of IPTM subject matter experts will help develop an integrated performance-based training system, ensure incident-specific training is necessary and relevant, and build position training and qualifications from Incident Position Standards.

Sign up to be part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort!

 

References:

Incident Performance and Training Modernization

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Great Basin Cache Construction Impacts NWCG Publications Delivery

Date: February 13, 2024
Contact: Randy Chindarak 

Please be advised that construction at the Great Basin Cache will impact the delivery of NWCG publications and training products after February 21st. If you have a need for hard copy publications or training materials, please put your order in ASAP and those orders will be sent out within the next week. This impact is anticipated to last two weeks.

Last date to order publications prior to demolition is February 21, 2024.

References:

NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2

NWCG Work Capacity Test Administrator's Guide, PMS 307

Date: December 7, 2023
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee (IASS) 

An updated NWCG Work Capacity Test Administrator's Guide is now available. This publication is intended to aid WCT Administrators in preparing and performing a WCT. 

The WCT Administrator will be able to complete proper paperwork and administer respective job-related field tests to determine a worker's capacity to meet NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Work Capacity Test Administrator's Guide, PMS 307