National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Curriculum Issue Papers

Document (PDF) Issue Paper Number Subject Date Approved
144 Creation of X-520 Course to Allow for Recording of NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form 2023-09
143 Training and Qualification Requirements for Non-NWCG Entities 2023-08
142 Combining RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation and RX-341 Prescribed Fire Plan 2023-03
141 Removal of FFT2 Prerequisite from S-212 2023-03
140 Inclusion of Spanish Language Translation of FFT2 Materials to NWCG Curriculum 2022-12
139 Assignment of Course Number to GIS Specialist (GISS) Recurrency Training 2021-12
138 Assignment of X Course Numbers to Unnumbered Courses 2020-04
137 Assignment of Course Number to Advanced National Fire Danger Rating System 2020-03
136 Assignment of Course Names and Numbers for Two New Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Courses 2018-10
135 Assignment of Course Name and Number for M-582, Fire Program Management, Leading Complex Fire Programs 2018-09
134 Removal of S-260, Incident Business Management Instructor-LED Training Course from the NWCG Curriculum 2016-05
133 Modification of Course Name for S-200, Initial Attack Incident Commander and S-300, Extended Attack Incident Commander 2016-03
132 (Amended) Removal of the Spanish S-130 and Spanish S-190 from the NWCG Curriculum 2016-02
131 Removal of G-130, Wildland Training (FFT2) for Structural Firefighters from the NWCG Curriculum 2016-02
130 Combination of D-311 and D-312 Courses 2016-05
129 Removal of S-336 Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire Course from the NWCG Curriculum 2015-10
128 Modification of Course Name for S-482, Advanced Fire Management Applications 2015-05
127 Assignment of Maintenance Responsibility for S-262 and S-481 2015-01
126 Removal of Courses from NWCG Curriculum 2015-01
125 Modification of Course Hours for S-330, Task Force/Strike Team Leader 2014-09
124 Assignment of Course name and Number for the New Leadership Course 2014-10
123 Modification/Combination of Course Identification for S-131, Firefighter Type1, S-133, Look-up, Look-Down, Look-Around and S-134, LCES 2014-09
122 Modification of Course Hours for S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management 2014-09
121 Modification of Course Hours for S-470, Air Operations Branch Director 2013-11
120 Incident Business Advisor, S-481 Increase in Course Hours 2013-11
119 Safety Officer, S-404 Increase in Course Hours 2013-04
118 Assignment of Course Number for Investigation of Powerline Caused Wildland Fires Training 2013-04
117 Establishing the "X" Course Designation 2013-04
116 Assignment of Course Number for Incident Contract Project Inspector Training 2013-04
115 Assignment of Course Number for ATGS Refresher Training 2013-03
114 Dual-Track Leadership Curriculum 2013-01
113 Removal of Multi-Agency Coordinating (MAC) Group, M-480, Course 2014-04
112 Reassignment of Course Number for Infrared Interpreter Course 2012-08
111 AMENDED S-234, Ignition Operations 2013-04
110 Modification of Position Title for Training Specialist (TNSP) in the PMS 310-1 2010-07
109 Modification of Position Responsibilities for Training Specialist (TNSP) in the PMS 310-1 2010-07
108 Modification of Course Hours for P-301, Fire Prevention Education 2 2010-06
107 Assignment of Course Name and Number for S-580 Replacement Course 2010-02
106 Modification of Course Name for RX-510, Applied Fire Effects 2016-06
105 Status and Assignment of Course Number for Fire Investigation Course 2009-10
105 Status and Assignment of Course Number for Fire Investigation Course 2009-10
103 Modification of the Position Task Book for Strike Team/Task Force Leader 2009-10
102 Modification of Course Name for P-301, Wildfire Prevention Planning 2009-02
101 Reassignment for Fire Investigation Course 2009-02
100 Modification of Course Hours for S-234, Ignition Operations 2008-09
099 Removal of S-216 Driving for Fire Service from the PMS 2008-06
098 Replacement of S-492 and S-493 2008-05
097 Assignment of Course Names and Numbers for the Crosswalk Gap Courses 2008-05
096 Title Change of L-180, Human Factors on the Fireline 2008-04
095 Remove M-580, Fire in Ecosystem Management Course from PMS 310-1 2008-03
094 The Advanced Wildfire Calculations, S-490 Course Packaging 2008-03
093 Establishing the Framework for "Leadership is Action" (previously known as L-580) 2008-02
092 Name Change of S-300, Incident Commander, Extended Attack 2008-02
091 Removal of I-402, ICS for Executives from the PMS 2007-04
090 Assignment of Course Name and Number for RX Fire Implementation 2007-04
089 Interchangeable Courses (I-300 and I-400) 2007-03
088 Modification of Course Hours for S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management 2007-02
087 Modification to Course Name for S-378, Air Tactical Group Supervisor 2007-02
086 RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects Curriculum Design Change 2007-02
085 Modification to Course Number and Name for S-348 and S-347 2006-12
084 Interchangeable Courses 2006-09
083 Management of Wildland Fire Investigation Curriculum 2006-07
082 Modification of Course Name for P-101, Introduction to Wildfire Prevention 2006-07
081 Modification to Course Names for D-110 & D-310 2006-06
080 Modification to RESL and DMOB PTBs 2006-03
079 Combination of S-347 and S-348 Courses 2006-03
078 Wildland Fire Suppression Tactics Guide 2006-03
077 Number Assignments for Annual Fireline Safety Refresher 2006-02
076 Number Assignments for GIS Specialist Course 2006-02
075 Inclusion of I-401 into I-400 2005-09
074 Number Assignments for Prevention Courses 2005-08
073 Map and Compass for Firefighters 2005-08
072 Removal of D-105 Entry Level Dispatcher from PMS 2005-05
071 Number Assignment for Incident Business Advisor Course 2005-05
070 Number Assignment for Human Resource Specialist Course 2005-05
069 Number Assignment for Aircraft Dispatcher Course 2005-05
068 Changing Status Check-In Recorder from Self Study to Instructor Led Training 2005-09
067 Assignment of Course Name and Number for RX Fire Planning Course 2005-03
067 AMENDED Assignment of Course Name and Number for RX Fire Planning Course 2006-05
066 Modification to SITL Position Qualifications 2005-04
065 Removal of S-132 from the PMS 2004-10
064 Removal of P-130 from PMS 2004-10
063 Modification of Required Training for the ICT3 Position 2004-10
062 Modification of Required Training for the ICT4 Position 2004-10
061 Difference Between Course Equivalency and Course Criteria Approval 2004-05
060 Modification of Course Format for ICS Curriculum 2004-05
059 Modification of Course Name for S-271 2004-05
058 Modification of Course Hours for S-230 2004-05
057 Modification of Course Name for S-336 2004-03
056 Incident Commander Type 5 Training Requirements 2004-02
055 Future of S-245 Display Processor Course and DPRO Position 2004-02
054 Proposal to Change the Passing Score for S-260 from 70% to 80% 2004-02
053 Proposal to Require S-260 for Certain ICS Positions 2004-02
052 Modification of the Position and PTB for TFLD and STLD 2004-02
051 Recommending a Course for ASGS 2004-02
050 Modification of Course Hours for S-430 2004-02
049 Modification of Course Hours for S-390 2004-02
048 Modification of Current Prerequisite Experience for Security Manager 2003-11
047 Modification of Position Name for Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss 2003-11
046 Modification of Course Name for S-110 2003-07
045 Modification of Course Name for S-215 2003-04
044 Addition of Position Task Books for Sawyers and Faller 2003-02
043 Removal of P-151 from PMS 2003-01
042 Emergency Landing Positions for Aircraft Passengers 2003-01
041 Fireline Handbook Changes re: Portable Pumps/Hydraulics 2003-02
040 Leadership Curriculum Design and Deliver Strategy 2002-11
039 Future of the S-131 Course 2002-11
038 Elimination of the S-281 and S-381 Courses 2003-01
037 ICS Helicopter Types 2003-05
036 Numbering of the Helicopter Manager Workshop 2002-06
035 Numbering of Leadership Courses 2002-05
035 AMENDED - Numbering of Leadership Courses 2002-06
035 AMENDED #2 - Number Change, L-181 to L-280, L-280 to L-380, L-380 to L-381 2002-11
034 Qualifications for the IA Dispatch Position 2002-02
034 AMENDED - Clarification of Qualifations 2002-10
033 Modification of Course Name S-445 2002-02
032 Revision of the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders 2002-05
032 AMENDED - Order #4 Verbiage Change 2002-10
031 Numbering of Fire Investigation Courses 2001-12
030 Modification of Course Name for S-212 2001-12
029 Prerequisite Experience for TNSP 2002-03
028 Modification of Course Name S-491 2001-09
027 Numbering of Dispatch Courses 2000-02
026 Numbering of all Courses in PMS 310-1 1999-10
025 Reinstatement of S-336 in NWCG Curriculum 1999-10
024 Cancellation of S-402 1999-06
023 Change 'Experience Requirement' for MEDL Position 1999-03
022 Add RADO to PMS 310-1 and Develop Job Aid & Task Book 1999-04
021 Add "TS" to Course Numbering System 1998-12
020 Modification of Course Numbering System 1998-09
019 Name Changes for the Finance/Administration Training 1998-10
018 Create New Position - Incident Communications Technician 1999-02
017 Cancellation U.L. S-320 1998-05
016 Cancellation of Tool & Equipment Specialist 1997-10
015 Change in Course Title, Number & Target Group for Rx-290, Rx Monitoring & Analysis 1997-04
014 Training for Display Processor & Status/Check-In Recorder 1996-04
013 Training & Qualifications for Finance/Administration Positions 1996-04
012 Felling Boss S-235 1996-01
011 Helibase Manager Training and Qualifications 1996-01
010 Helicopter Coordinator Training and Qualifications 1996-01
009 Management and Supervision Courses 1995-03
008 Helispot Manager Job Aid J-272 1995-02
007 Corrections to Fire Behavior Courses 1994-06
006 Operations Section Chief 1994-03
005 Revision of S-217 Development of J-376 1994-04
004 Proposed Change in Development Schedule 1994-03
003 Management & Supervision Courses S-201/301/401 1994-12
002 Decision Process 1994-02
001 Fire Suppression Tactics S-336 1993-11