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other (specific cause)

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A category or classification to group data points that doent fit neatly into predefined or standard categories, often used for values or entries that are uncommon or don't conform to the expected set of categories.

exhaust particles

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Diesel carbon is bound together with polymeric lubricant resins and form particles with pumice-like, granular, or flaky appearence which is often sooty or oily.

brakes

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A mechanical system used to slow down, stop or control the motion of a moving object by applying friction or force.

hot set

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Use of an open flame to ignite a wildfire and the source is removed from the ignition area.

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2023 WFSTAR Core Component Module Packages

Date: March 29, 2023
Contact: Joe Schindel

The 2023 WFSTAR Core Component Module Packages are available here:  RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) | NWCG

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Incident Management Organization Permissible Values List

Date: March 27, 2023
Contact: Communication, Education, and Prevention Committee (CEPC)

The Data Standards and Terminology Board is requesting feedback on the Incident Management Organization permissible values list. The proposal is to add the value CIMT.
Please review, share with your subgroups, and provide feedback as appropriate. The standard will be out for review until April 27, 2023.

Thank you for your engagement in the standards  process – your participation is key to our success.

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Geospatial Standard for Review

Date: March 13, 2023
Contact: Communication, Education, and Prevention Committee (CEPC)

The Data Standards and Terminology Board has the Fire Restrictions Polygon ready for review. Please review, share with your subgroups, and provide feedback as appropriate. The standard will be out for review until April 10, 2023.
This standard was developed between the Communication, Education, and Prevention Committee (CEPC) and stakeholders. CEPC will be the steward of this standard.
Thank you for your engagement in the standard process – your participation is key to our success.

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Safety Warning 23-01: Non-Specification Fire Shelters

Date: March 10, 2023
Contact: David Maclay-Schulte, Equipment Specialist, 406-329-3965 

Issue:  Non-specification fire shelters are being advertised and sold on the open market as meeting Forest Service (FS) specification 5100-606 requirements.
The non-specification shelters are made from unknown materials and components that have not been tested and certified to ensure compliance with specification requirements. The unspecified materials can impact the performance and safety of the non-specification fire shelter if utilized in a deployment.

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