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Date-Time (modified on) Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
DMC Data Management Committee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the date and time a record was last modified.

Standard For

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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Employment Category Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
IOSC Incident Operations Subcommittee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the type of employment appointment or agreement under which a person is hired.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Primary Weather Station Identifier Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
FWS Fire Weather Subcommittee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for identifying the NFDRS weather station best representing weather and climate conditions for an incident site at the time of initial response.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Is Quarantined Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
NCSC National Coordination System Committee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition and domain for identifying whether a resource is potentially in conflict with another resource of the same kind.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

Country Name Data Standard

Status
Approved
Steward
DMC Data Management Committee
Description

This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the name of a country.

Standard For

Types
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NWCG Associated Publication

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

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Updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 Now Includes Off-Highway Vehicle Typing Standards

Date: May 13, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee 

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 has been updated to include newly developed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) typing standards. These standards organize OHV information into logical categories and outline key safety requirements for occupants.

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment used in national mobilization to wildland fire incidents. Typing designations are assigned based on measurable capability and performance criteria.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200

NEW! S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers Now Available

Date: May 12, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Risk Management Committee

The S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers self-directed online course is now available! Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) incident qualifications.

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers focuses on facilitating hazard mitigation conversations and building trust to influence safety-related decisions. Individuals can self-enroll through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP).

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

References:

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers 

NWCG Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Great Basin Cache Upgrading to New Inventory System

Date: May 7, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Great Basin Cache
Phone: (208) 387-5104
Fax: (208) 387-5573

The Great Basin Cache (GBK) is transitioning to a new inventory system to better serve the wildland fire community. During this upgrade, GBK will be unable to process standard orders from Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment and Part 2: Publications between May 8-20, 2025, with exceptions made for emergency fire orders. Orders will be accepted through close of business May 7.

To browse the latest available items, please refer to the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) catalogs. 

References:

NWCG NFES Catalog-Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment, PMS 449-1

NWCG NFES Catalog-Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2

NEW! Air Operations Summary (ICS 220 WF) Now Available

Date: May 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
National Interagency Aviation Committee

The Air Operations Summary (ICS 220 WF) provides the Air Operations Branch with the number, type, location, and specific assignments of helicopters and air resources. The new ICS 220 WF also includes medical extraction capabilities and air resources tracking.

Understanding the capabilities of aviation assets is critical for effective medical and extraction responses. Coordination with the Medical Unit Leader is essential to ensure alignment and consistency between the ICS 220 WF and the Medical Plan (ICS 206 WF). 

References:

Air Operations Summary (ICS 220 WF)

National Interagency Aviation Committee

Incident Command System (ICS) Forms