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State Code (point of origin) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the state or equivalent entity at the point of origin of a fire.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Date-Time Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
DMC Data Management Committee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the combination of date and time elements.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Fitness Level Code Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
IPSC Incident and Position Standards Committee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain to indicate the fitness level of a human resource.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Fire Resource Category Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
NIAC National Interagency Aviation Committee, ETC Equipment Technology Committee, IPSC Incident and Position Standards Committee, NCSC National Coordination System Committee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the intermediate classification of operational resources available to respond to a fire.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Fire Restriction Stage Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
CEPC Communication, Education, and Prevention Committee, FDSC Fire Danger Subcommittee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for fire restriction stages.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Date-Time (line) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
GSC Geospatial Subcommittee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the date and time a fire perimeter was collected in the field.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Has Injuries Indicator Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for identifying whether there were injuries related to an incident.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

First Name Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
DMC Data Management Committee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the first name of an overhead resource.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

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The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)

Date: October 16, 2024
Contact: Incident Medical Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39 and NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for MEDL includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book, were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Medical Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39

NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39

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