Job Aids

NWCG publications and web portals are the primary vehicles by which NWCG standards are transmitted. Publications include standards, guides, job aids, position taskbooks, training curricula, and other documents. Publications are distributed through hardcopy print, web pages, mobile device applications, and other digital media. Web portals include key information that is updated on a continuous schedule. Read More.

NWCG job aids are intended to support performance of NWCG position duties.

Job Aid Title (Click to View)	Job Aid # (click to view job aid details)	Job Aid Media Type	Date Published	Steward	Functional Area(s)
Base Camp Manager	J-254	PDF	2004-02	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Checking In Resources Customer Service Job Aid	J-111	PDF	2024-07	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Planning
Documentation Unit Leader	J-342	PDF	2008-11	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Planning
Equipment Manager	J-255	PDF	2004-07	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Expanded Dispatch Job Aid	J-601	PDF	2024-11	National Coordination System Committee	Dispatch
Felling Operations and Tree Analysis Job Aid	J-212	PDF	2024-07	Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee	Operations
Incident Communications Center Manager	J-257	PDF	2003-10	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Incident Status Summary (ICS 209) Resource Count Job Aid	J-112	PDF	2025-01	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Planning
Initial Attack and Aircraft Dispatcher Job Aid	J-602	PDF	2025-01	National Coordination System Committee	Dispatch
Ordering Manager	J-252	PDF	2003-10	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel	J-101	PDF	2024-11	National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)	Operations
Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Staff	J-102	PDF	2024-11	National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)	ALL
PSM-001, How to Correctly Fill Out the Crew Time Report (CTR), SF 261	J-001	Video	2025-03	Incident Business Committee	Finance and Administration, Operations
PSM-002, How to Correctly Fill Out the Emergency Equipment Use Invoice, OF 286	J-002	Video	2025-03	Incident Business Committee	Finance and Administration
PSM-003, How to Correctly Fill Out the Incident Time Report, OF 288	J-003	Video	2025-03	Incident Business Committee	Finance and Administration, Operations
PSM-004, How to Correctly Fill Out the Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297	J-004	Video	2025-03	Incident Business Committee	Finance and Administration, Logistics, Operations
PSM-005, How to Calculate Equipment Breakdown Rates	J-005	Video	2025-03	Incident Business Committee	Finance and Administration
PSM-006, How to Properly Complete a Property Loss or Damage Report, OF 289	J-006	Video	2025-03	Incident Business Committee	Finance and Administration
PSM-007, How to Complete Office of Workers' Compensation Program (OWCP) Paperwo…	J-007	Video	2025-03	Incident Business Committee	Finance and Administration
Radio Operator	J-158	PDF	2002-05	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Receiving and Distribution Manager	J-253	PDF	2003-10	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Security Manager	J-259	PDF	2004-07	Incident Logistics Subcommittee	Logistics
Staging Area Manager	J-236	PDF	2013-10	Incident Operations Subcommittee	Operations
Thinking Skills for Risk Management	J-301	PDF	2025-04	Risk Management Committee	Command

NWCG Latest Announcements

Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book Available for Helicopter Crewmember

Date: April 28, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Helicopter Crewmember, PMS 350-22, and the NWCG Position Task Book for Helicopter Crewmember (HECM), PMS 311-22, are now available.

These resources, part of the Performance Support Package developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators.

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

References:

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Helicopter Crewmember, PMS 350-22

NWCG Position Task Book for Helicopter Crewmember (HECM), PMS 311-22

Updated NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Date: April 23, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee

The NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515 standardizes processes and procedures for the interagency use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including pilot inspections and approvals. This updated publication provides the aviation community with standards to ensure UAS are used safely, effectively, and efficiently in support of fire management goals and objectives.

References:

NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

NWCG National Interagency Aviation Committee

ETC Bulletin 25-001: Retrofitted Hot/Cold Beverage Kits - 2025 Field Season

Date: April 16, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

Due to spout failures and the associated risk of burn injuries, manufacturers have retrofitted the Hot/Cold Beverage Kits using a heat-shrinking band to secure the black spout at the insertion site. The updated kits feature a fluorescent label on each full kit assembly for easy identification. Catering units are encouraged to confirm the clear heat-shrinking bands are intact around each spout before filling.

ETC Bulletin 24-001 regarding Hot/Cold Beverage Kits has been archived and replaced by ETC Bulletin 25-001 for the 2025 season.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC-EB-25-001 Retrofitted Hot/Cold Beverage Kits

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212, and Next Generation Position Task Book for Basic Faller Are Now Available

Date: April 14, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212, and NWCG Position Task Book for Basic Faller (FAL3), PMS 311-19 are now available.

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212 includes position standards designed to be used in conjunction with the Next Generation Position Task Book (Next Gen PTB). The Next Gen PTB for Basic Faller (FAL3) includes an evaluation guide with suggested rating elements to consider when assessing trainees.