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NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

History by Position

History by Year

Committee Assignments

Air Operations

Command

Dispatch

Finance/Administration

Logistics

Operations

Planning

Prescribed Fire

Prevention and Investigation

Alternative Pathways to NWCG Qualification

Position History By Year

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, establishes minimum NWCG position qualification standards for training, experience, physical fitness, and currency for national mobilization to wildland fire incidents. And position qualification standards are located in the NWCG Position Catalog. Each NWCG Position includes a record of all qualifications changes. A historical record of all changes is found here, organized by position. It includes positions which have been removed from the NWCG Position Catalog. An historical record of all changes is found here, organized by update year. A consolidated Position History is also available.



Year: 1999

Tractor Plow Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Tractor Plow Operator TPOP

Position archived. Active as an agency specific position. 

1999-03-01 		Operations
Aircraft Base Radio Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Aircraft Base Radio Operator ABRO

Position created.

1999-03-01 		Air Operations
Incident Communications Technician*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Communications Technician* COMT

Position created.

1999-03-01 		Logistics
Area Command Aviation Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Area Command Aviation Coordinator ACAC

Position created.

1999-03-01 		Air Operations
Radio Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Radio Operator RADO

Position created.

1999-03-01 		Logistics
Expanded Dispatch Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Recorder EDRC

Position created.

1999-03-01 		Dispatch
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher EDSP

Position created.

1999-03-01 		Dispatch
Air Operations Branch Director*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Operations Branch Director* AOBD

Position Created.

1999-03-01 		Air Operations
Fire Effects Monitor
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Effects Monitor FEMO

Position created.

1999-03-01 		Planning
Expanded Dispatch Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Coordinator CORD

Position created.

1999-03-01 		Dispatch

Year: 1995

Holding Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Holding Specialist HLDS

Position archived. 

1995-05-01 		Air Operations
Prescribed Fire Crew Member
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Crew Member RXCM

Position archived. Active as an agency specific position.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst RXFA

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist RXFS

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Behavior Monitor RXFM

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Ignition Specialist Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ignition Specialist Type 1 RXI1

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 2 RXM2

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Ignition Specialist Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ignition Specialist Type 2 RXI2

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Manager Type 1 RXM1

Position created. Pt 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 RXB2

Position created. Part 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 RXB1

Position created. Part 2.

1995-02-01 		Prescribed Fire

Year: 1993

Information Officer Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Information Officer Type 2 IOF2

Position created. Information Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		CGS Command
Planning Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 2* PSC2

Position created. 

Planning Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Planning Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Planning Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Information Officer Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Information Officer Type 1 IOF1

Position created. Information Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		CGS Command
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss FFT1

Position created.  Squad Boss in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2* FSC2

Position created. 

Finance Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Finance Section Chief  (Multi-Division) and Finance Section Chief  (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Display Processor
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Display Processor DPRO

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Information Officer Type 3
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Information Officer Type 3 IOF3

Position created.

1993-10-01 		CGS Command
Helibase Manager Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager Type 2 HEB2

Position created from Helibase Manager position.  Helibase Manager Type 2 (One to Five Helicopters).

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Equipment Time Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Equipment Time Recorder EQTR

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Helibase Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager HEBM

Helibase Type 1 (HEB1) and Helibase Type 2 (HEB2) replaced Helibase Manager. 

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Infrared Interpreter
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Infrared Interpreter IRIN

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Operations Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 2* OSC2

Position created. 

Operations Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Operations Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Operations Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Strike Team Leader Dozer
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Dozer STDZ

Position created. 

1993-10-01 		Operations
Planning Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning Section Chief Type 1* PSC1

Position created. 

Planning Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Planning Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Planning Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Strike Team Ldr Tractor Plow
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Ldr Tractor Plow STPL

Position created. 

1993-10-01 		Operations
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember FFT2

Position created.  Firefighter in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Incident Training Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Training Specialist TNSP

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Commissary Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Commissary Manager CMSY

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Interagency Resource Representative
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Interagency Resource Representative IARR

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Agency Representative
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Agency Representative AREP

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Command
Communications Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Communications Unit Leader* COML

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Logistics
Mixmaster
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Mixmaster MXMS

Removed: Position removed from PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Strike Team Leader Engine
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Engine STEN

Position created. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Resources Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Resources Unit Leader* RESL

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Documentation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Documentation Unit Leader* DOCL

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1* FSC1

Position created.  

Finance Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Finance Section Chief  (Multi-Division) and Finance Section Chief  (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Logistics Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 1* LSC1

Position created. 

Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Logistics
Felling Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Felling Boss, Single Resource FELB

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Strike Team Leader Crew
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Crew STCR

Position created. Task Force/Strike Team Leader in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Helibase Manager Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager Type 1 HEB1

Position created from Helibase Manager position.  Helibase Manager Type 1 (Six or More Helicopters).

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Dozer Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Dozer Operator DZOP

Position archived. 

1993-10-01 		Operations
Logistics Section Chief Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics Section Chief Type 2* LSC2

Position created. 

Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Logistics Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Logistics
Safety Officer Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Safety Officer Type 2* SOF2

Position created. Safety Officer in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Command
Helicopter Crewmember
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Crewmember HECM

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Incident Commander Type 4*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 4* ICT4

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Command
Operations Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Section Chief Type 1* OSC1

Position created. 

Operations Section Chief (Multi-Branch), Operations Section Chief (Multi-Division) and Operations Section Chief (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1993-10-01 		Operations
Helicopter Manager Old
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Manager Old HEMG

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Helispot Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helispot Manager HESM

Position archived.

In 1984 PMS 310-1, not in 1993 PMS 310-1 
Inactivated as agency specific: FS 11/2007, other fed agencies 01/2019.

1993-10-01 		Air Operations
Demobilization Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Demobilization Unit Leader* DMOB

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Planning
Incident Communications Center Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Communications Center Manager INCM

Position created.

1993-10-01 		Logistics

Year: 1984

Crew Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Crew Boss, Single Resource CRWB

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Ground Support Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ground Support Unit Leader* GSUL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Equipment Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Equipment Manager EQPM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Procurement Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Procurement Unit Leader* PROC

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Ordering Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Ordering Manager ORDM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Crew Representative
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Crew Representative CREP

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Personnel Time Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Personnel Time Recorder PTRC

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Supply Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Supply Unit Leader* SPUL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Facilities Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Facilities Unit Leader* FACL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Engine Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Engine Boss, Single Resource ENGB

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Medical Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Medical Unit Leader* MEDL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Compensation for Injury Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Compensation for Injury Specialist INJR

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Firing Boss, Single Resource
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Firing Boss, Single Resource FIRB

Position created. Single Resource Boss in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Food Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Food Unit Leader* FDUL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Staging Area Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Staging Area Manager STAM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Time Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Time Unit Leader* TIME

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager RCDM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Security Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Security Manager SECM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Air Tactical Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Tactical Group Supervisor* ATGS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Operations Branch Director
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations Branch Director OPBD

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Incident Commander Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 1* ICT1

Position created.

Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1984-10-01 		Command
Helibase Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helibase Manager HEBM

Position created. 

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Service Branch Director
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Service Branch Director SVBD

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Support Branch Director
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Support Branch Director SUBD

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Division/Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Division/Group Supervisor* DIVS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Incident Commander Type 2*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 2* ICT2

Position created. 

Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

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1984-10-01 		Command
Field Observer
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Field Observer FOBS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Planning
Area Commander
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Area Commander ACDR

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Command
Fire Behavior Analyst
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Fire Behavior Analyst FBAN

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Planning
Status/Check-In Recorder
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Status/Check-In Recorder SCKN

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Planning
Mixmaster
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Mixmaster MXMS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Air Support Group Supervisor*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Support Group Supervisor* ASGS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Base/Camp Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Base/Camp Manager BCMG

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Helicopter Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Coordinator HLCO

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Task Force Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Task Force Leader TFLD

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Air Tanker Fixed Wing Coordinator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Air Tanker Fixed Wing Coordinator ATCO

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Dozer Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Dozer Boss DOZB

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Dozer Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Dozer Operator DZOP

Position created. Active as an agency specific position.

1984-10-01 		Operations
Liaison Officer*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Liaison Officer* LOFR

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Command
Incident Commander Type 3*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Commander Type 3* ICT3

Position created. 

Incident Commander (Multi-Branch), Incident Commander (Multi-Division) and Incident Commander (Multi-Leader) in 1984 PMS 310-1.

1984-10-01 		Command
Helicopter Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helicopter Boss HELB

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Helispot Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Helispot Manager HESM

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Air Operations
Incident Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Incident Dispatcher INDI

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Logistics
Claims Specialist
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Claims Specialist CLMS

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Tractor Plow Operator
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Tractor Plow Operator TPOP

Position created. 

1984-10-01 		Operations
Tractor Plow Boss
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Tractor Plow Boss TRPB

Position created. 

1984-10-01 		Operations
Situation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Situation Unit Leader* SITL

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Planning
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader* COMP

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration
Cost Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Cost Unit Leader* COST

Position created.

1984-10-01 		Finance/ Administration

Year: 2025

Receiving/Distribution Manager
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Receiving/Distribution Manager RCDM

Updated Positions Qualification Requirements as follows:

Deleted from "These Positions Maintain Currency For RCDM":

  • Service Branch Director (SVBD)
  • Support Branch Director (SUBD)
 Logistics
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 RXB1

Updated:

 Prescribed Fire
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher EDSP

Added: NWCG Incident Position Standards for Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher, PMS 350-57

 Dispatch
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 RXB2

Updated: 

 Prescribed Fire
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader* COMP

Updated:

  • NWCG Compensation/Claims Unit Leader Position Task Book, PMS 311-47. Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) and Time Unit Leader (TIME) have been removed.
 Finance/ Administration
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment STEQ

Removed: from "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEQ":

  • Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)

Removed: from "STEQ Maintain Currency For These Positions "":

  • Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)

Added: to "These Positions Maintain Currency For STEQ":

  • Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)

Added: to "STEQ Maintain Currency For These Positions ":

  • Safety Officer Type 3 (SOF3)
 Operations
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader UASL

Added:

  • NWCG Position Task Book for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader (UASL), PMS 311-128
    • Replaces NWCG Unmanned Aircraft System, Module Leader Position Task Book, PMS 311-79
  • NWCG Incident Position Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Module Leader, PMS 350-128
 Air Operations
Documentation Unit Leader*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Documentation Unit Leader* DOCL

Added:

  • NWCG Incident Position Standards for Documentation Unit Leader, PMS 350-25
  • NWCG Position Task Book for Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL), PMS 311-25
 Planning
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1*
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1* FSC1

Removed:
Required Training

  • S-520, Advanced Incident Management or CIMC, Complex Incident Management Course

Required Experience

  • Satisfactory performance as a Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Finance/Administration Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1) Position Task Book, PMS 311-46

Added:

The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2025. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB.

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Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
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Command
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
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Prevention and Investigation
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prevention and Investigation
Prescribed Fire
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Prescribed Fire
Planning
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Planning
Operations
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Operations
Logistics
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Logistics
Finance Administration
Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
Finance Administration
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Position Title Position Code Change Functional Area
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for ATBM and FWBM

Date: July 28, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Airtanker Base Operations Unit

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) and Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM).

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 Airtanker Base Manager Position Page

NWCG Fixed Wing Base Manager Position Page

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for PROC and TIME

Date: July 17, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) and Time Unit Leader (TIME).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) 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 update, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Procurement Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Time Unit Leader Position Page

National Wildland Firefighter Day

Date: July 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
National Interagency Fire Center

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) recognizes July 2, 2025, as National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD). Established in 2022, NWFFD honors the dedication of wildland firefighters and support personnel. This day falls within the 2025 Week of Remembrance (June 30 - July 6), providing an opportunity to renew our commitment to wildland firefighter safety while remembering those who have fallen in the line of duty.

NWCG provides leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. NWCG standards and training establish common practices to contribute to safe, effective, and coordinated interagency wildland fire operations nationwide.

References:

Week of Remembrance

National Wildland Firefighter Day

2025 Week of Remembrance

Date: June 27, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2025 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on the past incidents from 2015 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—whether in briefing rooms or at tailgates—that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

References:

2025 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center