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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.

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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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Updated NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Water Scooper Operations Unit

The NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 establishes the standards for dispatching, utilizing, and coordinating water scooping aircraft on interagency wildland fires. These standards should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision (SAS), PMS 505, and any local, state, or geographic/regional water scooping plans.

References:

NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Updated NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

The Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee has updated the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505. PMS 505 establishes standards for aerial supervision operations for national interagency wildland fire operations. 

References:

NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

New Job Aids Available: Packing Lists for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel and Support Staff, J-101 and J-102

Date: December 3, 2024
Contact: NWCG TRAINING

Two new job aids are now available: Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101 and Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Personnel, J-102, should serve as a baseline for items needed on a wildland fire assignment. These lists will help personnel prepare for a 14 to 21-day assignment on the fireline or in a support role.

References:

Job Aid Catalog

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Staff, J-102

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Date: November 14, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention. Misaligned toolless fuel caps on Stihl chainsaws have led to recurring fuel spillage, fuel ignition, and burn injuries during wildland fire management operations.

This Safety Warning is intended to highlight the details and recommended procedures for the installation of a Stihl chainsaw toolless fuel cap, as well as how to identify and correct a misaligned, damaged, or broken fuel cap to help prevent fuel spillage.

References:

ETC Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Advertencia de equipos 24-001: Prevención de derrames de la tapa de combustible sin herramientas de la motosierra Stihl

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