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NWCG publications and web portals are the primary vehicles by which NWCG standards are transmitted. Publications include standards, guides, job aids, position taskbooks, training curricula, and other documents. Publications are distributed through hardcopy print, web pages, mobile device applications, and other digital media. Web portals include key information that is updated on a continuous schedule. Read More.

NWCG job aids are intended to support performance of NWCG position duties.

Job Aid Title (Click to View) Job Aid # (click to view job aid details) Job Aid Media Type Date Published Steward Functional Area(s)
Base Camp Manager J-254 PDF 2004-02 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Checking In Resources Customer Service Job Aid J-111 PDF 2024-07 Incident Planning Subcommittee Planning
Documentation Unit Leader J-342 PDF 2008-11 Incident Planning Subcommittee Planning
Equipment Manager J-255 PDF 2004-07 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Expanded Dispatch Job Aid J-601 PDF 2024-11 National Coordination System Committee Dispatch
Felling Operations and Tree Analysis Job Aid J-212 PDF 2024-07 Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee Operations
Incident Communications Center Manager J-257 PDF 2003-10 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Incident Status Summary (ICS 209) Resource Count Job Aid J-112 PDF 2025-01 Incident Planning Subcommittee Planning
Initial Attack and Aircraft Dispatcher Job Aid J-602 PDF 2025-01 National Coordination System Committee Dispatch
Ordering Manager J-252 PDF 2003-10 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel J-101 PDF 2024-11 National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Operations
Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Staff J-102 PDF 2024-11 National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) ALL
PSM-001, How to Correctly Fill Out the Crew Time Report (CTR), SF 261 J-001 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration, Operations
PSM-002, How to Correctly Fill Out the Emergency Equipment Use Invoice, OF 286 J-002 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration
PSM-003, How to Correctly Fill Out the Incident Time Report, OF 288 J-003 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration, Operations
PSM-004, How to Correctly Fill Out the Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297 J-004 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration, Logistics, Operations
PSM-005, How to Calculate Equipment Breakdown Rates J-005 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration
PSM-006, How to Properly Complete a Property Loss or Damage Report, OF 289 J-006 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration
PSM-007, How to Complete Office of Workers' Compensation Program (OWCP) Paperwo… J-007 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration
PSM-008, NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management (SIIBM), P… J-008 Video 2025-04 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration
Radio Operator J-158 PDF 2002-05 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Receiving and Distribution Manager J-253 PDF 2003-10 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Security Manager J-259 PDF 2004-07 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Staging Area Manager J-236 PDF 2013-10 Incident Operations Subcommittee Operations
Thinking Skills for Risk Management J-301 PDF 2025-04 Risk Management Committee Command
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NWCG Latest Announcements

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

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003 Flame-Resistant Shirt Survey

Date: June 12, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

The U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) is seeking input on the Forest Service-designed flame-resistant (FR) shirt, currently available through the National Interagency Support Cache system and FedMall.

NTDP is conducting a product review to improve future FR shirt designs. As part of this effort, a short survey is now open for federal employees who have worn any of three recent FR shirt models. Feedback will guide design improvements to better meet the needs of wildland firefighters.

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, responses are limited to federal employees. The survey is open through September 12, 2025. 

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003