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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.

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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

2025 Week of Remembrance

Date: June 27, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
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.

References:

2025 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

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. 

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003

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

Date: June 10, 2025
If you have questions, please visit our FAQ page. 
If your question is not answered there, you can 
submit your question using our Contact Us form. 
 

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).

References:

S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended)

S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

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