Skip to main content

N-9065 National Interagency Leadplane Pilot Training Course

N-9065 Decorative banner.

 

General Information

Forms

Course Materials

Click the individual links to download material or download all materials in one zip file (not yet available).

Unit/TopicPresentationsMaterials
Image
Helicopter dropping retardant

Unit:  Introduction

Image
SEAT flying in over a group of firefighters looking on.

Unit 1:  Safety​​

Image
Firefighter taking a photo of a SEAT dropping water.

Unit 2:  Communications Verbal Skills and Brevity

Image
Overview of mountains with smoke hanging in the valleys.

Unit 3:  Mountain Flying and Weather

Image
Water scooper dropping water.

Unit 4:  Checklists and Single Pilot Resource Management

Image
Large airtanker dropping retardant.

Unit 5:  In Route and Time Management

Image
Wildfire burning down the mountains.

Unit 6: FTA and High Low Recon

Image
Firefight stands on road and watches SEAT dropping water over burning hillside.

Unit 7:  Leadplane Profile Exit Maneuver and Exit Route

Image
SEAT flying in over a range land fire and dropping water.

Unit 8:  Situational Awareness and Judgement

Image
Large military airtanker sitting on the tarmac with wildfire smoke in background.

Unit 9:  Responsibility for Separation and Join Ups

Image
Large fire in heavy timber putting up dark, black smoke.

Unit 10:  Strategy and Tactics

Image
mountain scene with green forest in foreground and blue skies.

Unit 11:  Post Flight and Non-Mission Topics

Image
SEAT dropping retardant.

Unit 12:  Phase 2 and 3 and Sign Offs

Image
Large helicopter siphoning water from a lake.

Unit 13:  Flight Training

Image
SEAT dropping a load of water.

Unit 14:  Course Review

 

NWCG Latest Announcements

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

Date: June 3, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
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

Equipment Bulletin 25-002: Chaps, Chain Saw, M-2020, Nonconformities Affecting Use, Appearance, and Serviceability

Date: June 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee issued Equipment Bulletin: 25-002 to address a manufacturing nonconformity affecting Forest Service specification, 6170-4K Chain Saw Chaps. The issue applies to chaps manufactured in 2024 and 2025 and distributed through FedMall. These chaps may have incorrectly bound edges that expose inner protective layers.

Independent purchasers should inspect all chain saw chaps received from FedMall beginning in 2024, prior to use. Review the full Equipment Bulletin: 25-002 for inspection criteria and recommended actions.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-002

2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards

Date: May 22, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Emergency Medical Committee

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards. Each year, EMC recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated exceptional actions or accomplishments that go above and beyond their normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety and well-being of the wildland fire community. These honors are well deserved.

References:

2024 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

NWCG Emergency Medical Committee

NWCG Welcomes the Incident Management Teams Association as an Associate Member

Date: May 21, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
https://www.nwcg.gov/contact-us

The NWCG Executive Board is honored to announce that the Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) has joined the National Wildfire Coordinating Group as an associate member.

IMTA is a dedicated group of incident management professionals committed to enhancing the profession by promoting standards and fostering collaboration across federal, state, local, Tribal, and private sector partners throughout all phases of incident management.

“Joining NWCG aligns with our mission to elevate incident management professionals nationwide,” said Dr. Randal Collins, President of IMTA. “This is a proud moment for all of us committed to advancing public safety.”

References:

Incident Management Teams Association

National Wildfire Coordinating Group