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Cause Classification Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Communication, Education, and Prevention Committee CEPC, Fire Reporting Subcommittee FRSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the broadest classification of the reason the fire occurred.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Dispatch Center Name Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
National Coordination System Committee NCSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the name of a dispatch center.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Incident Management Team Name Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
National Coordination System Committee NCSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the name of the Incident Management Team in charge of an incident.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

State Financial Code Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Incident Business Committee IBC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for a state agency-specific accounting identifier.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Horizontal Datum Code Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Geospatial Subcommittee GSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the point coordinate reference systems.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Tactics (FIRESCOPE) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Geospatial Subcommittee GSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for describing strategy and tactics.

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 Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53 and NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for PTRC, 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 Personnel Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53

NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53

NWCG Risk Management Committee Releases Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

Date: November 7, 2024
Contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) has released Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires. As wildland fire respirators are available through several established vendors, wildland fire personnel need to understand regulations and limitations of respirator use in the workplace.

Safety Bulletin 24-001 outlines the following topics regarding respirator use for wildland fires:

  • Requirements for Respirator Use
  • Voluntary Respirator Use
  • Current Respirator Options
  • Unknown Risks of Respirator Use

This bulletin also provides mitigation recommendations to help reduce smoke exposure for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

NWCG Smoke Management Guide for Prescribed Fire, PMS 420-3

VIDEO: Protecting Wildfire Personnel from Smoke - How Incident Management Teams Address Smokes Risks

VIDEO: Smoke, Knowing the Risks

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