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Fire Resource Category Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
National Interagency Aviation Committee NIAC, Equipment Technology Committee ETC, National Coordination System Committee NCSC, Incident and Position Standards Committee IPSC
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
Communication, Education, and Prevention Committee CEPC, 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
Geospatial Subcommittee GSC
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
Data Management Committee DMC
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

Polygon Name Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Geospatial Subcommittee GSC
Description

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

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Incident Type Endorsement Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Incident and Position Standards Committee IPSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the types of incidents for which a resource is qualified to perform.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Aircraft Tail Number Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
National Interagency Aviation Committee NIAC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the numerical identification of an aircraft, also known as a registration number for an aircraft.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

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Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for DMOB, DOCL, and RESL

Date: February 28, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB), Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL), and Resources Unit Leader (RESL).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions, including a job aid for RESL, were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Demobilization Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Documentation Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Resources Unit Leader Position Page 

Next Generation Position Task Book and Updated Incident Position Description Now Available for Operations Section Chief Complex

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) has a Next Generation NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 and an updated Incident Position Description.

These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

References:

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Position Page 

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Incident Position Description 

NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 

2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, Now Available

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the 2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, is now available. Visit NWCG's website to learn about the major updates and changes in the 2025 version of the IRPG. The NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES is available electronically and will be available from Great Basin Cache by early summer 2025.

All hard copy materials, including the IRPG, are ordered through the Great Basin Cache (GBK). Information on the ordering process can be found in the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Catalog.

References:

2025 IRPG Information 

NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461 

NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES 

NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2 

2025 Professional Reading Program

Date: February 18, 2025
Contact: Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP)

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program is announcing the 2025 Professional Reading list! The goal of the annual reading list is to promote the reading and discussion of the books throughout the year.

The five books chosen for this year are: Surf When You Can by Brett Crozier, Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, Elephant Company by Vicki Constantine Croke, Simply Managing by Henry Mintzberg, and Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Metcalf.

References:

Professional Reading Program