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Dispatch Tier Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
NCSC National Coordination System Committee
Description

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

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

Date-Time (fire initial action) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee
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.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

Residences Threatened Quantity Data Standard

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

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

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

Latitude (point of origin) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
GSC Geospatial Subcommittee
Description

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

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

Source (WUI data) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
WUIMC Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Committee, GSC Geospatial Subcommittee
Description

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

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

Adjective Rating Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
FMC Fuels Management Committee
Description

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

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

Fire Cause Investigated Indicator Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
CEPC Communication, Education, and Prevention Committee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for identifying if an investigation is underway or was completed to determine the cause of a fire.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

Date-Time (fire out) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the date and time when a fire is declared "out".

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication
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NWCG Training Catalog now on Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Date: April 25, 2023
Contact: NWCG Training  

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) has migrated the training catalog from the NWCG website to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) as part of our ongoing efforts to streamline processes and improve efficiency. To facilitate this transition, the training catalog remains available on www.nwcg.gov through April 2024.

Starting May 2024, the training catalog will no longer be accessible on www.nwcg.gov. However, you can still access the complete training catalog by logging in as a guest to the WFLP.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

 

NWCG Website Migration

Date: April 01, 2024
Contact: NWCG Webmaster

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group is thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to https://www.nwcg.gov, involving a comprehensive redesign of over 7,000 web pages. This enhancement is focused on improving user experience. The migration to the new NWCG website will commence on April 2, 2024, starting at noon EST and is expected to take a few hours. 

During the migration period, as the www.nwcg.gov domain-name-location updates across the Internet, you might encounter either the current or the new site depending on your location. We request your patience during this transition. If you are not redirected to the new site by April 3, 2024, we recommend clearing your browser’s cache and refreshing the page.

Please note that while navigating the revamped website, there may be instances of broken links or errors. Our dedicated web migration team has made significant efforts to minimize such issues prior to launch and will promptly address any that arise via use of analytic reports. We value your patience and understanding as we work towards enhancing your overall website experience.

WFSTAR 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Core Component Module Packages Available

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: Joe Schindel 

The 2023 Fire Year in Review module and 2024 Core Component Module Packages for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) are now available on the NWCG website. The 2024 Core Component Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

 

References:

WFSTAR 2023 Fire Year in Review module

WFSTAR 2024 Core Component Module Packages

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: NWCG

The NWCG Executive Board is privileged to share with you the 2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter. As we look into the future and navigate an incredibly complex and dynamic environment, we must remain focused on our mission while actively engaging in national conversations regarding numerous wildland fire initiatives. In 2024, we prioritize building upon our successes and committing to continuous improvement. Key priorities and considerations for this year include: 

  • Determining Core Workload
  • Ensuring Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) Success
  • Improving Efficiencies
  • Firefighter Health and Wellness
  • Engagement in National Conversations

Together we will continue to make significant strides in the challenging and vital work that lies ahead. 

 

References:

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter