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Title Sort descending	Author	Last update
WFSTAR Test	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:43
WFSTAR Top Buttons	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:43
WFSTAR, Leadership Modules	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:41
WFSTAR, Aviation Modules	Anonymous (not verified)	Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 10:45
WFSTAR, Case Studies Modules	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:43
WFSTAR, Catalog - Video Test	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:43
WFSTAR, Equipment Modules	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:41
WFSTAR, Facilitator Tips & Tools	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:43
WFSTAR, Fire Shelter Modules	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:41
WFSTAR, Fire/Environment Modules	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:41
WFSTAR, Frequently Asked Questions	Anonymous (not verified)	Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 14:26
WFSTAR, Hazards Modules	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:43
WFSTAR, Hazards Modules - TEST	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:45
WFSTAR, Medical Modules	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:43
WFSTAR, Operational Engagement Modules	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:43
WFSTAR, Operations Modules	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:43
WFSTAR, Other Modules	Anonymous (not verified)	Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:43
Wharton, Brian	Anonymous (not verified)	Monday, July 1, 2024 - 17:26
What about combined PTBs?	omairafalcon	Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 12:36
What are my options if I disagree with the recommendation I receive on the PTB Experience Record?	nicolas.sam	Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 20:34
What are some of the unique features of each program?	nicolas.sam	Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 20:34
What are the criteria for deciding which classes can/will be delivered virtually? How are the classes prioritized?	nicolas.sam	Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 14:15
What contract instruments are available for renting vehicles for incidents?	nicolas.sam	Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 20:34
What courses will be delivered virtually?	nicolas.sam	Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 20:34
What FLIGHT forms/products are acceptable to replace the SEAT Daily Ops Form?	rnoneman	Monday, March 3, 2025 - 14:36
What GSA programs are available for incident rental vehicles?	nicolas.sam	Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 20:34
What if I have started a Classic PTB?	omairafalcon	Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 12:36
What is the cost of the vehicles?	nicolas.sam	Monday, December 8, 2025 - 17:21
What is the nomination process for virtual courses?	nicolas.sam	Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 20:34
What is the update date and how is it different from the certification date?	nicolas.sam	Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 20:34
What is the WFLP?	nicolas.sam	Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 20:34
What job code is used for revenue flights back to company headquarters at the end of the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP)?	nicolas.sam	Friday, September 27, 2024 - 13:10
What rate is used for fuel to return the airtanker to the level they began the year?	nicolas.sam	Friday, September 27, 2024 - 13:12
What types of vehicles are available in the U.S. General Services Administration and Defense Travel Management Office programs?	nicolas.sam	Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 20:34
What types of vehicles are available under the NERV program?	nicolas.sam	Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 20:34
What will be different about in-person classes? What are the COVID-19 mitigations?	nicolas.sam	Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 20:34

NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) Available Now

Date: Aug 15, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) training is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. S-290 (Blended) training combines online training and instructor-led training components that support individuals working towards any Single Resource Boss or Fire Effects Monitor incident qualifications.

This second course in the series collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills, and provides more detailed information on fuels, weather, and topography that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes.

Students are required to finish the prerequisite S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, before enrolling in S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended).

References:

S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended)

S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NEW! S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) Now Available

Date: Aug 14, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

The S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) is now available. Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) incident qualifications.

S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) training combines online training and instructor-led training components. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the HECM position, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Helicopter Crewmember, PMS 350-22.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended)

NWCG Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for FBAN and LTAN

Date: Aug 13, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) and Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Fire Behavior Analyst Position Page

NWCG Long Term Fire Analyst Page

ETC/RMC Safety Bulletin: 25-001 New Guidance on Laundering Wildland Fire Clothing to Reduce Contamination

Date: Aug 8, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee
Risk Management Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) and the Risk Management Committee (RMC) have issued Safety Bulletin 25-001: Laundering to Decontaminate Wildland Fire Clothing. Recent research revealed that wildland fire flame-resistant pants and shirts can be contaminated with chemicals from combustion byproducts, including carcinogens, and that common laundering practices can effectively remove these harmful contaminants from wildland firefighter clothing more effectively than previously understood. It is recommended to decontaminate wildland fire clothing as frequently as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions about this new information and how to implement recommendations can be found on the NWCG Alerts page. Read the complete ETC/RMC Safety Bulletin: 25-001 to learn more.