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Fire Control Date-Time Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee
Description

This standard provides a standard format and definition for the date and time a wildfire was declared under control. [validated: 6/16/2008]

Standard For

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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Local Incident Identifier Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee
Description

This data standard specifies the standard format and rules for a number or code that uniquely identifies an incident for a particular local fire management organization within a particular calendar year. [validated: 6/16/2008]

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Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Operational Name Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
NCSC National Coordination System Committee
Description

The CURRENT common operational reference to a Resource, the name of the resource and/or call sign. This value will be updated for equipment, crews, modules and teams based on how the resource is currently being utilized through a filled request.

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Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Date Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
DMC Data Management Committee
Description

This data standard specifies a standard format for calendar date. [validated: 7/30/2002]

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Incident Short Description Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
PSOG National Predictive Services Oversight Group, NICADS National Interagency Computer Aided Dispatch
Description

Create a data standard that describes the general descriptive location of the incident such as the number of miles from an identifiable town. (ICS Block 25)

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Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Unique Fire Identifier Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee
Description

This data standard provides a standard format and rules for a unique identifier assigned to each wildland fire. [validated: 6/16/2008]

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Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

ICS 209 Report For Time Period From Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
PSOG National Predictive Services Oversight Group
Description

Create a data standard that describes the date and time of the beginning of the time period for the current ICS209 submission. (ICS Block 11)

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Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

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ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003 Flame-Resistant Shirt Survey

Date: June 12, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

The U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) is seeking input on the Forest Service-designed flame-resistant (FR) shirt, currently available through the National Interagency Support Cache system and FedMall.

NTDP is conducting a product review to improve future FR shirt designs. As part of this effort, a short survey is now open for federal employees who have worn any of three recent FR shirt models. Feedback will guide design improvements to better meet the needs of wildland firefighters.

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, responses are limited to federal employees. The survey is open through September 12, 2025. 

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003

NEW! S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended) Now Available

Date: June 10, 2025
If you have questions, please visit our FAQ page. 
If your question is not answered there, you can 
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The S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended), equips new wildland firefighters with essential skills through a mix of online learning and hands-on training. The course features a required online component and an instructor-led exercise, reinforcing online concepts with practical performance-based training.

The course builds competencies in wildland fire operations, safety, and equipment use, applicable across various operational environments. Both the online component and instructor-led field exercise must be completed to receive a certificate of completion. Students are required to finish the prerequisite S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, before enrolling in S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended).

References:

S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended)

S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

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EMC Memo 25-001: Interim Rapid Extraction Module (REMS) Training and Qualification Requirements

Date: June 3, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Emergency Medical Committee

The Emergency Medical Committee has issued interim guidance for Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) teams. Until further notice, Type I and II REMS teams must designate a team leader qualified at Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss (FFT1) or higher. This temporary change replaces the Single Resource Boss (SRB) requirement, which is currently not feasible due to administrative barriers.

This memorandum does not include any other changes to the NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552. This interim change takes effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice.

References:

EMC Memo 25-001: Interim Rapid Extraction Module (REMS) Training and Qualification Requirements

NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552

Equipment Bulletin 25-002: Chaps, Chain Saw, M-2020, Nonconformities Affecting Use, Appearance, and Serviceability

Date: June 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee issued Equipment Bulletin: 25-002 to address a manufacturing nonconformity affecting Forest Service specification, 6170-4K Chain Saw Chaps. The issue applies to chaps manufactured in 2024 and 2025 and distributed through FedMall. These chaps may have incorrectly bound edges that expose inner protective layers.

Independent purchasers should inspect all chain saw chaps received from FedMall beginning in 2024, prior to use. Review the full Equipment Bulletin: 25-002 for inspection criteria and recommended actions.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-002