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Additional Fuel Model Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Fuels Management Committee FMC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the fuel model best representing an additional carrier of the fire.

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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

State Code Data Standard

Status
Superceded
Steward
Data Management Committee DMC
Description

This specification has been superseded by the Country Subdivision Code standard.

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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Primary Email Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Data Management Committee DMC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for collecting an individual’s primary email.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Fire Discovery Date-Time Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Fire Reporting Subcommittee FRSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the date and time a fire was discovered or confirmed to exist.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Planned Actions Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
IOSC Incident Operations Subcommittee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for summarizing the actions planned for the next operational period.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

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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

NWCG Welcomes NASA

Date: February 22, 2024
Contact: NWCG

NWCG welcomes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as an associate member.

“As wildfires become larger and more frequent, NASA is working to apply our scientific and technological knowledge toward this national challenge, and integral to our approach is forging collaborative partnerships,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy. 

 

References:

NASA News Release

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Subject Matter Experts Needed

Date: February 14, 2024
Contact: NWCG 

NWCG is seeking subject matter experts to be part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. As part of IPTM subject matter experts will help develop an integrated performance-based training system, ensure incident-specific training is necessary and relevant, and build position training and qualifications from Incident Position Standards.

Sign up to be part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort!

 

References:

Incident Performance and Training Modernization

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