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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 Additional Information
2005-08-24 Narrowband Radio Operations Safety Advisory Equipment
2005-07-11 Failure of Sigg Type Bottles Safety Warning Equipment
2005-06-17 Fine Fuels Safety Advisory Fire Behavior
2005-06-17 Firefighter Safety Stand Down Talking Points Safety Advisory Personnel
2004-09-17 IRPG Correction Safety Advisory Miscellaneous
2004-08-10 Utility Box Mounting Brackets – Chevrolet 2500 HD Crew Cab Pickups Safety Advisory Equipment
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 SAFENET Endorsed by NWCG Safety Advisory Personnel
2002-03-08 Annual Wildland Fire Safety Refresher Training Website Safety Advisory Training
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

Quarter Four Materials for the 2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign Now Available

Date:  July 8, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Development Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Fourth Quarter materials for the 2025/2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign are now available. This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

Quarter Four materials focus on Leadership Level 4: Leader of Leaders (Provide Direction). Leadership Level 4 is where you are setting the conditions for others to do things well, even when you are not present. This quarter focuses on equipping experienced leaders with skills to provide direction, build trust across teams, and foster strong decision making. 

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Development Subcommittee

2026 Week of Remembrance

Date:  June 30, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: 6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2026 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on past incidents from 2016 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

References:

2026 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

RMC Memorandum 26-02: SAFENET Modernization and SafeNetX Launch

Date:  June 25, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) is pleased to announce the launch of SafeNetX, the modernized safety reporting system now available to the wildland fire community. Effective June 15, 2026, SafeNetX enables reporting of unsafe, unhealthy, near-miss, and high-risk operations across wildland fire, all-hazard incidents, training, and related work environments.

SafeNetX is the result of a multi-agency modernization effort led by RMC, which began evaluating improvements to the legacy SAFENET system in 2021. To learn more, read the full RMC memorandum in the links provided.

References:

SafeNetX

RMC Safety Memorandum 26-02: SAFENET Modernization and SafeNet X Launch

2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Date:  June 12, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Emergency Medical Committee

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) announces the recipients of the 2025 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards. 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 and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community. These awards are well deserved.

References:

2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Emergency Medical Committee