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NWCG Alerts

Definitions

You may search for the definition of these safety terms in the NWCG Glossary Quick View: Safety Advisory, Safety Alert, Safety Bulletin, and  Safety Warning.

Templates

Templates are available on the NWCG Correspondence Templates page.

Additional Alert Programs

Alerts are issued by the NWCG committee with responsibility for the topic to be addressed. To request an alert, contact your agency representative on the appropriate NWCG Committee.

Date of Issue Alert Title Attachments Alert Type Alert Category
2004-07-22 RACALT25 Power Consumption Safety Advisory Equipment
2004-07-06 Nuttall Fire Deployment – Coronado NF, Arizona Safety Warning Personnel
2004-07-02 Frequency Incompatibility – Narrowband / Wideband Issues Safety Advisory Equipment
2004-06-10 Fire Behavior Alert for Southwest Safety Advisory Fire Behavior
2004-05-24 2004 Fire Season & Aviation Resources Safety Warning Personnel
2004-05-10 Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Report No. 8 Safety Advisory Health
2004-04-09 New Fire Shelter Recall Safety Warning Equipment
2004-03-31 Int'l Harvester Corp. Mod. 4300 and 4400 Vehicles Safety Advisory Equipment
2003-09-04 Group A Streptococcus Safety Advisory Health
2003-08-14 King Radio Clam Shell Issues Safety Advisory Equipment
2003-07-29 Primus and Other Fuel Bottles Safety Warning Equipment
2003-07-28 Jerry Williams Message Safety Advisory Personnel
2003-02-19 Aviation Resources Shortfall Safety Advisory Equipment
2003-01-31 2003 Revisions, Safety Refresher Training Website Safety Advisory Training
2002-12-18 T & D Publications Available Safety Advisory Miscellaneous
2002-12-12 Fire Shelter Re-bagging Project – Continued Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-10-22 Defective Wiring, Single Cell Headlamp Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-09-02 Fire Shelter Bag Modifications Safety Warning Equipment
2002-08-27 Securing Large Tent Shelters Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-08-27 PVC Fusee Holders Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-08-22 Failure of Sigg Type Bottles Safety Warning Equipment
2002-07-16 Forest Service Policy – Fire Resistant Clothing (Kevlar BDU) Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-07-12 Fire Danger PocketCards Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-07-11 Price Canyon Entrapment 72 Hr. Report Safety Advisory Personnel
2002-07-11 P2V and C130A Operational Suspensions Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-06-21 Work / Rest Policy Safety Advisory Personnel
2002-03-08 Annual Wildland Fire Safety Refresher Training Website Safety Advisory Training
2002-03-08 SAFENET Endorsed by NWCG Safety Advisory Personnel
2002-03-07 Fireshelter Alert Safety Advisory Equipment
2001-09-26 30 Mile Investigation Report Safety Advisory Reports
2001-08-16 Message from the Federal Fire Directors Safety Advisory Personnel
2001-08-13 Heat Intolerance from Performance Pills Safety Warning Health
2001-06-04 National Fire Safety Summit Safety Advisory Training
2001-05-24 Firefighter Personal Hygiene Safety Advisory Health
2001-04-30 Six Minutes for Safety Safety Advisory Personnel
2001-04-20 Fire Shelter Recall Information Safety Advisory Equipment
2001-04-13 Fire Shelter Packaging Defect Safety Advisory Equipment
2001-04-12 Safety Alert System Safety Advisory Miscellaneous
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NWCG Latest Announcements

2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards

Date: May 22, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Emergency Medical Committee

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards. Each year, EMC recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated exceptional actions or accomplishments that go above and beyond their normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety and well-being of the wildland fire community. These honors are well deserved.

References:

2024 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

NWCG Emergency Medical Committee

NWCG Welcomes the Incident Management Teams Association as an Associate Member

Date: May 21, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
https://www.nwcg.gov/contact-us

The NWCG Executive Board is honored to announce that the Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) has joined the National Wildfire Coordinating Group as an associate member.

IMTA is a dedicated group of incident management professionals committed to enhancing the profession by promoting standards and fostering collaboration across federal, state, local, Tribal, and private sector partners throughout all phases of incident management.

“Joining NWCG aligns with our mission to elevate incident management professionals nationwide,” said Dr. Randal Collins, President of IMTA. “This is a proud moment for all of us committed to advancing public safety.”

References:

Incident Management Teams Association

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

Date: May 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Fire Use Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431 serves as a supplemental resource for wildland fire module operations, providing information frequently used in the field.

PMS 431 defines the organizational structure, staffing, and qualifications for Type 1 and Type 2 Wildland Fire Modules, outlining their roles in wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and resource management. The NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431, should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430.

References:

NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

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