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Operational Name Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
National Coordination System Committee NCSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for naming a resource.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Is Primary Capability Indicator Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
National Interagency Aviation Committee NIAC, Equipment Technology Committee ETC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for identifying that the capability is the primary capability for the equipment or aircraft.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Dispatch Tier Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
National Coordination System Committee NCSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the tiered levels of dispatch centers.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Date-Time (fire initial action) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Fire Reporting Subcommittee FRSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the date and time that initial action was taken by the first resources to arrive at a fire.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Residences Threatened Quantity Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
PSOG National Predictive Services Oversight Group, Fire Reporting Subcommittee FRSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for reporting the total number of residences threatened by the fire.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Latitude (point of origin) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Geospatial Subcommittee GSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for identifying the latitude location of the point of origin of a fire.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Source (WUI data) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
WMSC WUI Mitigation Subcommittee, Geospatial Subcommittee GSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for capturing supporting documentation on the process used to map the WUI.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Adjective Rating Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Fuels Management Committee FMC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the fire danger adjective rating.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

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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
Questions?  Please contact:
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

Equipment Bulletin 25-002: Chaps, Chain Saw, M-2020, Nonconformities Affecting Use, Appearance, and Serviceability

Date: June 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee issued Equipment Bulletin: 25-002 to address a manufacturing nonconformity affecting Forest Service specification, 6170-4K Chain Saw Chaps. The issue applies to chaps manufactured in 2024 and 2025 and distributed through FedMall. These chaps may have incorrectly bound edges that expose inner protective layers.

Independent purchasers should inspect all chain saw chaps received from FedMall beginning in 2024, prior to use. Review the full Equipment Bulletin: 25-002 for inspection criteria and recommended actions.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-002

2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards

Date: May 22, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Emergency Medical Committee

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards. Each year, EMC recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated exceptional actions or accomplishments that go above and beyond their normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety and well-being of the wildland fire community. These honors are well deserved.

References:

2024 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

NWCG Emergency Medical Committee