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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
2005-06-17 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

NEW! S-231, Engine Boss Course Available Now

Date:  March 6, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce the new S-231, Engine Boss (Single Resource) course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) incident qualifications. 

This is a performance-based instructor-led training (ILT) that focuses on the application of ENGB responsibilities during wildland fire operations, emphasizing readiness, information gathering, risk management, engine tactics, and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) operations. Trainees apply these skills through scenario-based group work and an optional field day that reinforces hands-on engine operation tasks. 

References:

S-231, Engine Boss (Single Resource) (Instructor-led)

NWCG Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NWCG Celebrates 50 Years!

Date:  March 6, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: NWCG Executive Secretary

NWCG is proud to celebrate 50 years of service to the wildland fire community. Beginning in 1976 with an interagency agreement between the Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture, NWCG has grown to include additional member agencies and is recognized as the standard-setting leader in wildland fire operations.

To honor where we’ve been and highlight where we are going, the NWCG team has created a video showcasing our history and accomplishments. The video is now available on the NWCG website.

References:

NWCG 50 Year Anniversary Video

NEW! S-131, Firefighter Type 1 Course Available Now

Date:  March 6, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce the new S-131, Firefighter Type 1 course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this course is a performance-based instructor-led training (ILT) that focuses on the application of situational awareness and decision making, building on the knowledge and concepts introduced in previous required courses. Using a threaded fictitious fire, each unit focuses on a performance-based activity in which students practice applying their decision-making and problem-solving skills.

The S-131, Firefighter Type 1 course is required for individuals seeking qualifications to be a Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) (FFT1) or an Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5).

References:

S-131, Firefighter Type 1 (Instructor-led)

NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) Position Page

NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

2026 Professional Reading List

Date: March 4, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: WFLDP Curriculum Management

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP) is announcing the 2026 Professional Reading List.  The goal of the annual reading list is to promote the reading and discussion of the selected books throughout the year. 

The six books chosen for this year are: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie; Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink; Meditations by Marcus Aurelious; Quiet by Susan Cain; The Little Book of Stoic Quotes by Phil Van Treuren; and The Confident Mind by Nate Zinsser.

References:

Professional Reading Program

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program