PMS 448

The NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448, are developed and maintained NFES Subcommittee (NFESS) under the direction of the Equipment and Technology Committee (ETC), an entity of the NWCG.

NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448

Read the Introduction for more information on these standards, including where to direct comments, questions, and recommendations. As new items are introduced, current items are discontinued, and/or health and safety issues arise, these standards will be revised to provide updated information. Sort by Update Date to view recent changes.

Item Sort descending	NFES Number	Category	Updated
Hose – Suction,w/Strainer or Foot Valve	000652	Water Handling	2018-03
Hose – Synthetic, Lined, 1 1/2” NH X 100’	001239	Water Handling	2018-03
Hose – Synthetic, Lined, 1” NPSH X 100’	001238	Water Handling	2018-03
Hose – Synthetic,Type II,1 1/2” NH X 100’	000933	Water Handling	2018-03
Hose – Synthetic,Type II,1” NPSH X 100’	000932	Water Handling	2018-03
Hose Roller – Electric	000633	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Hose Roller – Gas	000665	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Increaser - 1 1/2'' NH-F TO 2 1/2'' IP-M	000204	Water Handling	2017-05
Increaser – 1 1/2” NH-F (9 TPI) TO 2” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI)	000854	Water Handling	2017-05
Increaser – 1” NPSH-F (11 1/2 TPI) TO 1 1/2” NH-M (9 TPI)	000416	Water Handling	2017-05
Increaser – 3/4” NH TO 1” NPSH	002235	Water Handling	2017-05
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 26-30” X 30” Inseam	002954	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 26-30” X 33” inseam	002955	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 28-32” X 30” Inseam	002956	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 28-32” X 34” Inseam	002944	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 30-34”X 34” inseam	002945	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 30” Inseam	002958	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 34” Inseam	002946	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 36” Inseam	002293	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 30” Inseam	002959	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 34” Inseam	002947	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 36” Inseam	002294	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 30” Inseam	002963	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 34” Inseam	002948	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 36” Inseam	002295	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 30” Inseam	002964	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 33” Inseam	002965	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 36” Inseam	002296	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 40-44” X 30” Inseam	002966	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 40-44” X 33” Inseam	002967	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 24-28” X 30” Inseam	002737	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 24-28” X 33” Inseam	002738	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 30” Inseam	002800	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 34” Inseam	002700	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 36” Inseam	002841	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 30” Inseam	002801	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 34” Inseam	002701	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 36” Inseam	002843	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 30” Inseam	002802	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 34” Inseam	002702	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 36” Inseam	002844	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 30” Inseam	002803	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 34” Inseam	002703	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 36” Inseam	002845	Clothing	2017-05
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 30” Inseam	002804	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 34” Inseam	008704	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 36” Inseam	002847	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 30” Inseam	002805	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 34” Inseam	002705	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 36” Inseam	002848	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 30” Inseam	002806	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 34” Inseam	002706	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 36” Inseam	002849	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 30” Inseam	002807	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 34” Inseam	002707	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 36” Inseam	002850	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 30” Inseam	002842	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 33” Inseam	002846	Clothing	2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 36” Inseam	002851	Clothing	2023-06
Kit – Coffee Heating	000480	Kits	2017-05
Kit – First Aid, 10-person, Belt	001143	Kits	2017-05
Kit – First Aid, Type III, 24-person	001604	Kits	2017-05
Kit – Insulation, Shelter, 20’ Octagon	000581	Camp	2020-07
Kit – Shelter, 20’ Octagon	000549	Kits	2017-05
Ladder – Step, 8’ Fiberglass	000586	Camp	2017-05
Lantern – Camp, Electric, Fluorescent	002501	Camp	2018-03
Leadline – 12’, 3000 lb. Capacity	000528	Aviation	2017-05
Leadline – Helicopter, External Loads, 6,000 lbs.	000380	Aviation	2017-05
Liner – Fire Shelter, M2002, Carrying Case	000928	PPE	2017-05
Litter – S.K.E.D	001670	Medical	2017-05
Mat, Sleeping – 3/8” x 23 5/8” x 74 ¾”, Polyethylene	001566	Camp	2019-02
McLeod – 11” Wide w/Plastic Sheath	000296	Tools	2018-03
Net – Cargo, 10’X10’, 300 LB Capacity, Lightweight	000795	Aviation	2017-05
Net – Cargo, 12’ X 12’, Polypropylene, 3000 lbs. Capacity	000531	Aviation	2017-05
Net – Cargo, 15’X 15’, 6,000 lb. Capacity	000458	Aviation	2021-05
Nozzle – Combination, Barrel, KK 1”	001081	Water Handling	2018-03
Nozzle – Combination, Barrel, KK 1½”	001082	Water Handling	2018-03
Nozzle – Fire Foam, 1 1/2” NH, 16 GPM, Plastic	000628	Water Handling	2017-05
Nozzle – Fire Foam, 1 1/2” NH, 30 GPM, Plastic	000629	Water Handling	2017-05
Nozzle – Garden Hose, 3/4” NH, Adjustable, Brass	000136	Water Handling	2018-03
Nozzle – Plastic, 35 GPM, 1” NPSH-F	000138	Water Handling	2018-03
Nozzle – Plastic, 60 GPM, 1 1/2” NH-F X 4 3/4” Long	000137	Water Handling	2018-03
Nozzle – Plastic, Fire Foam, 8 GPM	000627	Water Handling	2017-05
Nozzle – Twin Tip, Combination, 1” NPSH-F	000024	Water Handling	2018-03
Pack – Fireline, Blue	000678	Cordura	2018-03
Pack – Fireline, Complete, Blue (w/canteen case and stuff sack)	000674	Cordura	2018-03
Pack – Personal Gear	001855	Cordura	2018-03
Pack – Personal Gear, M-2014	000679	Cordura	2018-03
Packsack – Waterproof, w/Straps	000744	Cordura	2018-03
Pallet Jack – Truck	007233	Miscellaneous	2020-07
Pole – Ridge, 16’	000089	Camp	2022-05
Pole – Upright, Adjustable	000083	Camp	2017-05
Pulaski – w/Plastic Sheath	000146	Tools	2018-03
Puller – Fencepost	000011	Miscellaneous	2017-05
Pump – 1½” Floating, Waterous	007646	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Pump – 1½” Multiquip, 5.5 HP	007647	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Pump – 2½”, 6.5 –13HP, Centrifugal	007648	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Pump – Backpack, Outfit, 5 1/2” X 15 1/2” X 19”	001149	Water Handling	2022-05
Pump – Barrel, For 55 GL Drum	000149	Fuel Handling	2021-05
Pump – Fire, Portable, High Pressure w/Fuel Line	000148	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05

Page Last Modified / Reviewed: April 25, 2024

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