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Type 1: DOI Bureau of Land Management

Water Pumping Equipment—Type 1 Tactical Water Tender;
Agency: DOI Bureau of Land Management

Equipment Designator:  668 Tactical Tender

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  • Nominal tank capacity (gal): 2,000 - 2,800 gallons.
  • Mobile attack capability: Yes.
  • All wheel drive: Yes.
  • Class A foam system: Yes.
  • General description:
    • The model 668 tactical water tender is built on a two-door cab, with 6x6 drive.
    • Features a driver’s side pump panel,
    • Two hose reels,
    • 2,000 - 2,800 gallon tank.

Pump No. 1

  • Manufacturer: Waterous.
  • Model: CLVK 500.
  • Type: Centrifugal.
  • Pump drive: PTO.
  • Primer type: Electric.
  • Pump Rating: 500 gpm @ 150 psi.

Tank

  • Material: Poly.
  • Construction baffles: Yes
  • Corrosion treatment: No.

Controls and Gauges

  • Hand throttle: Yes.
  • Intake pressure gauge: Yes.
  • Automatic shutdown: No.
  • Discharge pressure gauge: Yes.

Valves

  • Tank to pump: Air.
  • Pump to tank: Manual.
  • Overboard discharge:
    • Quantity 2 - 1 inch.
    • Quantity 3 - 1.5 inch.
    • Quantity 1 - 1.5 inch.
  • Overboard suction (intake):
    • Quantity 2 - 4 inch.
  • Adjustable pressure relief: Yes
  • Pump and plumbing drain: Yes.
  • Gravity tank drain/dump: Yes.
  • Rock trap/plumbing strainer: No.

Chassis

  • Cab configuration: Single.
  • Engine fuel type: Diesel.
  • Brake type: Air.
  • Cab to axle distance: 189 inches.
  • GVWR: 57,320 pounds.
  • Front GAWR: 17,640 pounds.
  • Rear GAWR: 17,640 pounds.
  • Horsepower rating: 425 HP.
  • Transmission type: Automatic.
  • Auxilliary brake system: Engine brake.

 

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Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for UASD, UASM, UASL and UASP

Date: July 31, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee
 

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for all four Unmanned Aircraft Systems positions:

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The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Data Specialist Position Page

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Date: July 30, 2025
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NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Radio Operator (RADO) and Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

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Date: July 29, 2025
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The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) issued Equipment Bulletin: 25-004, notifying the wildland fire community about a newly discovered invasive species and actions to take if found. Golden mussels, a highly invasive species recently identified in California, pose a significant risk to native ecosystems, infrastructure, and fire equipment. These mussels rapidly colonize hard and soft surfaces, including aquatic plants and fire equipment, clogging pipes, fouling motors, disrupting water systems, and impacting native species.

To help prevent their spread, fire personnel must follow the decontamination procedures outlined in the NWCG Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations, PMS 444. Additionally, report any sightings immediately to your Lead Resource Advisor and include clear, close-up photos and location details.

Read the complete ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-004 to learn more. 

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