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Inspection Number Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
WMSC WUI Mitigation Subcommittee, Geospatial Subcommittee GSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the assigned inspection number.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Propane Tank Proximally Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
WMSC WUI Mitigation Subcommittee, Geospatial Subcommittee GSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for documenting the proximally of a propane tank to a structure.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Operational Status Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
IOSC Incident Operations Subcommittee, National Coordination System Committee NCSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the status of a resource as utilized by an incident.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Eave Descriptor Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
WMSC WUI Mitigation Subcommittee, Geospatial Subcommittee GSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for describing eaves in a structure assessment.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Estimated Incident Costs to Date Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Incident Business Committee IBC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the estimated total incident costs to date for the entire incident based on currently available information.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Evaluation Timestamp Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
IOSC Incident Operations Subcommittee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the date/time trainee experience was evaluated.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Fuel Treatment Indicator (planned) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Fuels Management Committee FMC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain to indicate the incident's point of origin intersects with an existing planned fuel treatment area.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

City (structure) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
Geospatial Subcommittee GSC
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for identifying the city where a structure is located.

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

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Suicide Prevention Week September 10 - 16, 2023

Date: September 8, 2023
Contact: Mental Health Subcommittee (MHSC) 

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, the NWCG Mental Health Subcommittee has created daily messages to share resources and mental health information to prevent suicide in our community.

We encourage you to use these materials to start conversations with coworkers about maintaining mental health and wellness. Each short piece takes only a few minutes to review, but it could provide information that makes a difference for you or someone else. Please share these widely.

 

References:

MHSC Suicide Prevention Week 

Opening Letter

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470

Date: October 25, 2023
Contact: Wildland fire Leadership Development Program

The NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470, is now available. This publication establishes the standards for developing and carrying out staff rides, and incorporates best practices learned through the development of multiple staff rides.

Staff rides are excellent learning events, and the intent of this publication is to provide information that will expand the use of staff rides within the wildland fire service.

References:

NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470

Recipients of the 2022 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards Announced

Date: August 23, 2023
Contact: Emergency Medical Committee

 

NWCG announces the recipients of the 2022 Wildland Fire EMS Awards. The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties. 

Congratulations to all the awardees. Through leadership and initiative, they made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community.

  • Kevin Knight – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Individual of the Year
  • Silver City Interagency Hotshot Crew – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Crew of the Year
  • Prescribed Fire Crew, Hoosier National Forest – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Crew of the Year
  • Scott Phillips – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Distinguished Service Award
  • Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District– Award of Excellence in Wildland Fire EMS/Rescue
  • Idaho City Hotshot Crew – Award of Excellence in Wildland Fire EMS/Rescue

References:

2022 Wildland Fire EMS Awards Announcement

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Request for NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide, PMS 461, Revision Updates, Memo 23-01

Date: August 02, 2023
Contact: Patrick Morgan and Keith Mitchell

 

The IOSC is seeking requests for revisions to the IRPG. The IRPG is updated periodically to reflect current standards and to add new information as needed. The current version of the IRPG was released January 2022, and the IOSC is targeting the next version of the IRPG to be available to the field by January 2025.

All requests should be submitted by October 31, 2023, to be considered for the next version of the IRPG.

References:

Memo 23-01