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Is Quarantined Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
NCSC National Coordination System Committee
Description

Indicates whether a resource is potentially in conflict with another resource of the same kind, based on the overhead conflict detection rules.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Country Subdivision Code Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
DMC Data Management Committee
Description

This standard adopts the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard for country subdivision codes of up to three alpha-numeric characters. This standard replaces the NWCG State Code standard.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Selection Area Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
NCSC National Coordination System Committee
Description

Indicates the dispatch center inside/outside the current dispatch center for which resources are being requested.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Fire Out Date-Time Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee
Description

This data standard provides a standard format and definition for the date and time when a fire is declared "out". [validated: 6/16/2008]

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Home Dispatch Unit Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
IOSC Incident Operations Subcommittee
Description

The NWCG Unit Identifier of the center primarily responsible for dispatching the resource.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Wildland Urban Interface Indicator Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
WUIMC Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Committee, FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee
Description

This data standard provides a standard format and definition for indicating if the presence of Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) influenced the cost, strategy, or management of a wildfire. [validated: 12/1/2009]

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Operational Status Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
IOSC Incident Operations Subcommittee, NCSC National Coordination System Committee
Description

Describes the status of the resource as they are utilized by an incident.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

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The Wildland Fire Learning Portal is Now Available

Date: October 9, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Learning Portal

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) is back online following a migration to a new learning management system (LMS) application. The WFLP team is actively addressing any issues that may arise as a result of the update, and appreciates your patience as the team works to enhance your experience. NWCG will share information from the WFLP as it is available.

Should you have any issues with accessing or using the WFLP, please use the link below to submit a ticket through the Help Center.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Wildland Fire Learning Portal Help Center

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases New Equipment Bulletins

Date: September 27, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released three new Equipment Bulletins:

  • ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers.
  • ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeep of current inventories.
  • ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance.

These bulletins remind field going personnel of important issues related to equipment for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers

ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeep of current inventories

ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance

The Experiential Learning Subcommittee is looking for your feedback on Staff Rides

Date: September 20, 2024
Contact: Ashleigh D'Antonio and George Risko, Leadership Committee

The Experiential Learning Subcommittee needs to hear from the field about where the greatest need lies regarding staff rides and their accessibility.

  • Do you have an event you would like to turn into a learning experience?
  • Do you have a staff ride built, but are struggling to implement the delivery?
  • Do you need help building capacity?
  • What other ideas do you have to support experiential leadership training?

Fill out this short survey below to help us help you.

References:

Staff Rides: Feedback

Staff Rides

Updated NWCG Single Resource Casual Hire Information, PMS 934

Date: September 19, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

The Incident Business Committee has updated the NWCG Single Resource Casual Hire Information, PMS 934. This update expands the provisions for hiring emergency personnel.

References:

NWCG Single Resource Casual Hire Information, PMS 934

IBC Memorandum 24-03