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Welcome and Agenda Review

Paul Schlobohm

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Status Report:  National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) Update

Clint Cross

The Fire Danger Subcommittee has developed a comprehensive plan to manage the change to NFDRS 2016 focusing on the following five key areas: NFDRS Model, training, communication, pocket cards, and red book.  The plan includes evaluation in WIMS starting Fall 2015 and implementation starting Fall 2016.

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Approval:  Third Quarter Budget Review and Excess Funds Distribution

Elaine Waterbury

Board approved the following project requests for additional FY 2015 funding:  Mechanized Fire Equipment Tactics Guide and AD Pay Plan Classification Long Term Strategy.

 

Board supports the proposal for the NWCG conference room enhancements pending review with campus maintenance regarding ADA concerns.

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Approval:  Closeout of NWCG Refresher Program tasking (TM-14-03) and request to incorporate effort into current NWCG Training System Assessment Tasking (TM-15-003) to develop an overall program strategy.

Sean Cross

Approved.

5

Status Report:  Finalize approval of the Master Cooperative Wildland Fire Management and Stafford Act Response Agreement national template.

Dan Smith

Agencies support the Master Co-Op agreement pending solicitor approval.

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Status Report:  Lightning Round

All

Date change of the September 2015 meeting from Wed Sept. 16 to Wed Sept 23.

 

The new NWCG website will be live starting Mon. July 20, 2015
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Participants

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<strong>Executive Board:&nbsp; </strong>Aitor Bidaburu (USFA), Dan Smith (Chair, NWCG), John Glenn, Vice-Chair (BLM), Chris Wilcox (FWS), Frank Guzman (USFS), Jeff Scott for Mark Koontz (NPS), Rod Bloms (DOI OWF Liaison), Tim Sexton (RD&amp;A), Will May (IAFC).&nbsp; Not present:&nbsp; Aaron Baldwin (BIA), Jim Erickson (ITC).</p>

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<strong>NWCG Staff:&nbsp; </strong>Elaine Waterbury (Planning Branch Coordinator), Krysta Shultz (Executive Secretary), Sean Cross (NWCG Staff Manager) Tim Blake (Operations Branch Coordinator), Paul Schlobohm (NWCG FMB Liaison).&nbsp; Not present:&nbsp; Deb Fleming (Training Development Program Manager)</p>

Other Participants

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Clint Cross (Chair, Advanced NFDRS Steering Committee), Lisa McDevitt (Chair, Budget Advisory Unit - BLM)</p>

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NWCG Latest Announcements

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for UASD, UASM, UASL and UASP

Date: July 31, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee
 

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for all four Unmanned Aircraft Systems positions:

  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist (UASD)
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager (UASM)
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader (UASL)
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot (UASP)

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization 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 Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist Position Page

NWCG Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Manager Position Page

NWCG Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader Position Page

NWCG Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot Position Page

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for RADO and INCM

Date: July 30, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Incident Logistics Subcommittee
 

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Radio Operator (RADO) and Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization 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 Radio Operator Position Page

NWCG Incident Communications Center Manager Position Page

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-004 NEW Aquatic Invasive Species – Golden Mussels

Date: July 29, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee
 

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) issued Equipment Bulletin: 25-004, notifying the wildland fire community about a newly discovered invasive species and actions to take if found. Golden mussels, a highly invasive species recently identified in California, pose a significant risk to native ecosystems, infrastructure, and fire equipment. These mussels rapidly colonize hard and soft surfaces, including aquatic plants and fire equipment, clogging pipes, fouling motors, disrupting water systems, and impacting native species.

To help prevent their spread, fire personnel must follow the decontamination procedures outlined in the NWCG Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations, PMS 444. Additionally, report any sightings immediately to your Lead Resource Advisor and include clear, close-up photos and location details.

Read the complete ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-004 to learn more. 

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-004

NWCG Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations, PMS 444

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for ICT5 and FFT1

Date: July 29, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Incident Command Subcommittee
Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) and Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss (FFT1).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization 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 Incident Commander Type 5 Position Page

NWCG Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss Position Page