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Curriculum Issue Papers

Issue Paper Number Subject Date Approved
001 Fire Suppression Tactics S-336 1993-11
002 Decision Process 1994-02
003 Management & Supervision Courses S-201/301/401 1994-12
004 Proposed Change in Development Schedule 1994-03
005 Revision of S-217 Development of J-376 1994-04
006 Operations Section Chief 1994-03
007 Corrections to Fire Behavior Courses 1994-06
008 Helispot Manager Job Aid J-272 1995-02
009 Management and Supervision Courses 1995-03
010 Helicopter Coordinator Training and Qualifications 1996-01
011 Helibase Manager Training and Qualifications 1996-01
012 Felling Boss S-235 1996-01
013 Training & Qualifications for Finance/Administration Positions 1996-04
014 Training for Display Processor & Status/Check-In Recorder 1996-04
015 Change in Course Title, Number & Target Group for Rx-290, Rx Monitoring & Analysis 1997-04
016 Cancellation of Tool & Equipment Specialist 1997-10
017 Cancellation U.L. S-320 1998-05
018 Create New Position - Incident Communications Technician 1999-02
019 Name Changes for the Finance/Administration Training 1998-10
020 Modification of Course Numbering System 1998-09
021 Add "TS" to Course Numbering System 1998-12
022 Add RADO to PMS 310-1 and Develop Job Aid & Task Book 1999-04
023 Change 'Experience Requirement' for MEDL Position 1999-03
024 Cancellation of S-402 1999-06
025 Reinstatement of S-336 in NWCG Curriculum 1999-10
026 Numbering of all Courses in PMS 310-1 1999-10
027 Numbering of Dispatch Courses 2000-02
028 Modification of Course Name S-491 2001-09
029 Prerequisite Experience for TNSP 2002-03
030 Modification of Course Name for S-212 2001-12
031 Numbering of Fire Investigation Courses 2001-12
032 Revision of the Ten Standard Firefighting Orders 2002-05
032 AMENDED - Order #4 Verbiage Change 2002-10
033 Modification of Course Name S-445 2002-02
034 Qualifications for the IA Dispatch Position 2002-02
034 AMENDED - Clarification of Qualifations 2002-10
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
036 Numbering of the Helicopter Manager Workshop 2002-06
037 ICS Helicopter Types 2003-05
038 Elimination of the S-281 and S-381 Courses 2003-01
039 Future of the S-131 Course 2002-11
040 Leadership Curriculum Design and Deliver Strategy 2002-11
041 Fireline Handbook Changes re: Portable Pumps/Hydraulics 2003-02
042 Emergency Landing Positions for Aircraft Passengers 2003-01
043 Removal of P-151 from PMS 2003-01
044 Addition of Position Task Books for Sawyers and Faller 2003-02
045 Modification of Course Name for S-215 2003-04
046 Modification of Course Name for S-110 2003-07
047 Modification of Position Name for Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss 2003-11
048 Modification of Current Prerequisite Experience for Security Manager 2003-11
049 Modification of Course Hours for S-390 2004-02
050 Modification of Course Hours for S-430 2004-02
051 Recommending a Course for ASGS 2004-02
052 Modification of the Position and PTB for TFLD and STLD 2004-02
053 Proposal to Require S-260 for Certain ICS Positions 2004-02
054 Proposal to Change the Passing Score for S-260 from 70% to 80% 2004-02
055 Future of S-245 Display Processor Course and DPRO Position 0004-02
056 Incident Commander Type 5 Training Requirements 2004-02
057 Modification of Course Name for S-336 2004-03
058 Modification of Course Hours for S-230 2004-05
059 Modification of Course Name for S-271 2004-05
060 Modification of Course Format for ICS Curriculum 2004-05
061 Difference Between Course Equivalency and Course Criteria Approval 2004-05
062 Modification of Required Training for the ICT4 Position 2004-10
063 Modification of Required Training for the ICT3 Position 2004-10
064 Removal of P-130 from PMS 2004-10
065 Removal of S-132 from the PMS 2004-10
066 Modification to SITL Position Qualifications 2005-04
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
068 Changing Status Check-In Recorder from Self Study to Instructor Led Training 2005-09
069 Number Assignment for Aircraft Dispatcher Course 2005-05
070 Number Assignment for Human Resource Specialist Course 2005-05
071 Number Assignment for Incident Business Advisor Course 2005-05
072 Removal of D-105 Entry Level Dispatcher from PMS 2005-05
073 Map and Compass for Firefighters 2005-08
074 Number Assignments for Prevention Courses 2005-08
075 Inclusion of I-401 into I-400 2005-09
076 Number Assignments for GIS Specialist Course 2006-02
077 Number Assignments for Annual Fireline Safety Refresher 2006-02
078 Wildland Fire Suppression Tactics Guide 2006-03
079 Combination of S-347 and S-348 Courses 2006-03
080 Modification to RESL and DMOB PTBs 2006-03
081 Modification to Course Names for D-110 & D-310 2006-06
082 Modification of Course Name for P-101, Introduction to Wildfire Prevention 2006-07
083 Management of Wildland Fire Investigation Curriculum 2006-07
084 Interchangeable Courses 2006-09
085 Modification to Course Number and Name for S-348 and S-347 2006-12
086 RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects Curriculum Design Change 2007-02
087 Modification to Course Name for S-378, Air Tactical Group Supervisor 2007-02
088 Modification of Course Hours for S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management 2007-02
089 Interchangeable Courses (I-300 and I-400) 2007-03
090 Assignment of Course Name and Number for RX Fire Implementation 2007-04
091 Removal of I-402, ICS for Executives from the PMS 2007-04
092 Name Change of S-300, Incident Commander, Extended Attack 2008-02
093 Establishing the Framework for "Leadership is Action" (previously known as L-580) 2008-02
094 The Advanced Wildfire Calculations, S-490 Course Packaging 2008-03
095 Remove M-580, Fire in Ecosystem Management Course from PMS 310-1 2008-03
096 Title Change of L-180, Human Factors on the Fireline 2008-04
097 Assignment of Course Names and Numbers for the Crosswalk Gap Courses 2008-05
098 Replacement of S-492 and S-493 2008-05
099 Removal of S-216 Driving for Fire Service from the PMS 2008-06
100 Modification of Course Hours for S-234, Ignition Operations 2008-09
101 Reassignment for Fire Investigation Course 2009-02
102 Modification of Course Name for P-301, Wildfire Prevention Planning 2009-02
103 Modification of the Position Task Book for Strike Team/Task Force Leader 2009-10
104 Modification of Course Name and Target Audience for L-480, Incident Management Team Leadership 2009-10
105 Status and Assignment of Course Number for Fire Investigation Course 2009-10
106 Modification of Course Name for RX-510, Applied Fire Effects 2009-10
107 Assignment of Course Name and Number for S-580 Replacement Course 2010-02
108 Modification of Course Hours for P-301, Fire Prevention Education 2 2010-06
109 Modification of Position Responsibilities for Training Specialist (TNSP) in the PMS 310-1 2010-07
110 Modification of Position Title for Training Specialist (TNSP) in the PMS 310-1 2010-07
111 AMENDED S-234, Ignition Operations 2013-04
112 Reassignment of Course Number for Infrared Interpreter Course 2012-08
113 Removal of Multi-Agency Coordinating (MAC) Group, M-480, Course 2014-04
114 Dual-Track Leadership Curriculum 2013-01
115 Assignment of Course Number for ATGS Refresher Training 2013-03
116 Assignment of Course Number for Incident Contract Project Inspector Training 2013-04
117 Establishing the "X" Course Designation 2013-04
118 Assignment of Course Number for Investigation of Powerline Caused Wildland Fires Training 2013-04
119 Safety Officer, S-404 Increase in Course Hours 2013-04
120 Incident Business Advisor, S-481 Increase in Course Hours 2013-11
121 Modification of Course Hours for S-470, Air Operations Branch Director 2013-11
122 Modification of Course Hours for S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management 2014-09
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
124 Assignment of Course name and Number for the New Leadership Course 2014-10
125 Modification of Course Hours for S-330, Task Force/Strike Team Leader 2014-09
126 Removal of Courses from NWCG Curriculum 2015-01
127 Assignment of Maintenance Responsibility for S-262 and S-481 2015-01
128 Modification of Course Name for S-482, Advanced Fire Management Applications 2015-05
129 Removal of S-336 Tactical Decision Making in the Wildland Fire Course from the NWCG Curriculum 2015-10
130 Combination of D-311 and D-312 Courses 2016-05
131 Removal of G-130, Wildland Training (FFT2) for Structural Firefighters from the NWCG Curriculum 2016-02
132 (Amended) Removal of the Spanish S-130 and Spanish S-190 from the NWCG Curriculum 2016-02
133 Modification of Course Name for S-200, Initial Attack Incident Commander and S-300, Extended Attack Incident Commander 2016-03
134 Removal of S-260, Incident Business Management Instructor-LED Training Course from the NWCG Curriculum 2016-05
135 Assignment of Course Name and Number for M-582, Fire Program Management, Leading Complex Fire Programs 2018-09
136 Assignment of Course Names and Numbers for Two New Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Courses 2018-10
137 Assignment of Course Number to Advanced National Fire Danger Rating System 2020-03
138 Assignment of X Course Numbers to Unnumbered Courses 2020-04
139 Assignment of Course Number to GIS Specialist (GISS) Recurrency Training 2021-12
140 Inclusion of Spanish Language Translation of FFT2 Materials to NWCG Curriculum 2022-12
141 Removal of FFT2 Prerequisite from S-212 2023-03
142 Combining RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation and RX-341 Prescribed Fire Plan 2023-03
143 Training and Qualification Requirements for Non-NWCG Entities 2023-08
144 Creation of X-520 Course to Allow for Recording of NWCG CIM Field Evaluation Form 2023-09
145 Assignment of Course Name and Number To Safety Officer Field (SOFF) Training Course 2024-11
146 Assignment of Course Name and Number to S-112 Introduction to Chainsaw Operations 2024-11
147 Modification Of Course Name For S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior 2024-12
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NWCG Latest Announcements

2025 Week of Remembrance

Date: June 27, 2025
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6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2025 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on the past incidents from 2015 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations—whether in briefing rooms or at tailgates—that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

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2025 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

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ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003 Flame-Resistant Shirt Survey

Date: June 12, 2025
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Equipment Technology Committee

The U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) is seeking input on the Forest Service-designed flame-resistant (FR) shirt, currently available through the National Interagency Support Cache system and FedMall.

NTDP is conducting a product review to improve future FR shirt designs. As part of this effort, a short survey is now open for federal employees who have worn any of three recent FR shirt models. Feedback will guide design improvements to better meet the needs of wildland firefighters.

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, responses are limited to federal employees. The survey is open through September 12, 2025. 

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NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003

NEW! S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended) Now Available

Date: June 10, 2025
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The S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended), equips new wildland firefighters with essential skills through a mix of online learning and hands-on training. The course features a required online component and an instructor-led exercise, reinforcing online concepts with practical performance-based training.

The course builds competencies in wildland fire operations, safety, and equipment use, applicable across various operational environments. Both the online component and instructor-led field exercise must be completed to receive a certificate of completion. Students are required to finish the prerequisite S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, before enrolling in S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended).

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S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended)

S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

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EMC Memo 25-001: Interim Rapid Extraction Module (REMS) Training and Qualification Requirements

Date: June 3, 2025
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Emergency Medical Committee

The Emergency Medical Committee has issued interim guidance for Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) teams. Until further notice, Type I and II REMS teams must designate a team leader qualified at Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss (FFT1) or higher. This temporary change replaces the Single Resource Boss (SRB) requirement, which is currently not feasible due to administrative barriers.

This memorandum does not include any other changes to the NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552. This interim change takes effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice.

References:

EMC Memo 25-001: Interim Rapid Extraction Module (REMS) Training and Qualification Requirements

NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552