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FireCode Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
IBC Incident Business Committee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for a FireCode.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

General Status (resource) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
IPSC Incident and Position Standards Committee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for a resource's availability to fill a capability request.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Gated Access Indicator Data Standard

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

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for identifying gated access of a structure.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Mitigation Time Data Standard

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

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for documenting the time mitigation efforts occurred.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Wildfire Cause Data Standard

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

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for identifying the cause of a wildfire.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Date-Time (perimeter) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
GSC Geospatial Subcommittee, FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the date and time of a perimeter's collection.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Organizational Assessment Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
IOSC Incident Operations Subcommittee, FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the Incident Management Organization recommended for an incident based on the Wildland Fire Risk and Complexity Assessment (RCA).

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Incident Position Capability Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
IPSC Incident and Position Standards Committee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the capability type of an incident position.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Has Fatalities Indicator Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain to identify whether there were fatalities related to an incident.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

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Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for ICT5 and FFT1

Date: July 29, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Incident Command Subcommittee
Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) and Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss (FFT1).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 Position Page

NWCG Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss Position Page

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for ATBM and FWBM

Date: July 28, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Airtanker Base Operations Unit

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) and Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Airtanker Base Manager Position Page

NWCG Fixed Wing Base Manager Position Page

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for PROC and TIME

Date: July 17, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) and Time Unit Leader (TIME).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 update, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Procurement Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Time Unit Leader Position Page

National Wildland Firefighter Day

Date: July 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
National Interagency Fire Center

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) recognizes July 2, 2025, as National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD). Established in 2022, NWFFD honors the dedication of wildland firefighters and support personnel. This day falls within the 2025 Week of Remembrance (June 30 - July 6), providing an opportunity to renew our commitment to wildland firefighter safety while remembering those who have fallen in the line of duty.

NWCG provides leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. NWCG standards and training establish common practices to contribute to safe, effective, and coordinated interagency wildland fire operations nationwide.

References:

Week of Remembrance

National Wildland Firefighter Day