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FI-310, Wildland Fire Investigation: Case Development (ILT)

Course Description

This course provides an introduction into the law enforcement case development of major wildland arson, including serial arson. Students are instructed in strategies and tactics to combat serial wildland arson and work in groups to develop a case plan and presentation based on an actual wildland arson case. Course includes extensive pre-course work reading, exercises, and a test. Due to the sensitive nature of the materials in this course, the course is maintained by the Wildland Fire Investigation Subcommittee. See Roster for contact information at https://www.nwcg.gov/committees/wildland-fire-investigation-subcommittee.

Course Objectives

Prepare, collect, organize and disseminate all relevant investigative data.

Prerequisite Qualifications

Qualified as wildland fire investigator (INVF).

Prerequisite Training

Satisfactory completion of pre-selection assessment.

Alternate Delivery Mode

Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Training Required For
INVL 310-1 Training Path 01
Lead Instructor Minimum Qualifications
The lead and instructors must be qualified as wildland fire investigator (INVF) and have successfully completed FI-310, Wildland Fire Investigation: Case Development.
Business Steward
Wildland Fire Investigation Subcommittee WFISC
Course Level
Area, State, Regional
Format
Instructor Led
Course Number
FI-310
Course Title
Wildland Fire Investigation: Case Development (ILT)
Total Hours
51

Special Delivery Considerations

F-310 is managed by the Steward Committee.

Course materials are available from the committee,

Development History

Reference NWCG Curriculum Issue Paper #31 (FI course numbering).Course development cancelled; reference NWCG Curriculum Issue Paper #83.Reference NWCG Curriculum Issue Paper #101 course placed in PMS 310-1 as required for INTM.

Version Date

2011

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New Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

Date:  April 17, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: National Coordination System Committee

A new publication from the National Coordination System Committee (NCSC) is now available. The NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249, will be used for aviation crews and dispatch to share flight information that is needed for resource tracking, and if needed, for emergency procedures.

For further details, please contact your NCSC representative. 

References:

NCSC Memo 26-01: Implementation of NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

New Glossary Term for Review

Date:  April 15, 2026
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Please contact: Data Standards and Terminology Board (DSTB)

The Data Standards and Terminology Board is requesting feedback on a new glossary term: Resource Protection Measure (RPM).

The proposed definition is: Practical guidance provided for incident personnel in a manner in which incident objectives can be achieved while reducing impacts to identified resources across the landscape. RPMs are informed by, but not restricted to, Minimum Impact Strategies and Tactics (MIST).

Please review, share with your subgroups, and provide feedback as appropriate through the following form: Request Feedback The comment period will close May 10, 2026.

Thank you for your engagement in the NWCG glossary process – your participation is key to our success.

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Glossary Request Feedback

Quarter Three Materials for the 2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign Now Available

Date:  April 1, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Quarter Three materials for the 2025/2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign are now available. This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

Quarter Three materials focus on Leadership Level 3: Leader of People (Develop Intent). Leadership Level 3 is where your values, your team, and your influence come together. Leaders of People put their teams first, build trust, and lead with authenticity. They mentor future leaders and shape decisions up and down the chain.

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee

WFSTAR 2026 Core Components Module Package and 2025 Fire Year in Review Now Available

Date:  March 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Joe Schindel

The 2026 Core Components Module Package for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) and the 2025 Fire Year in Review are now available on the NWCG website. The 2026 Core Components Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

References:

2026 Core Components Module Package

2025 Fire Year in Review Module