Job Aids

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

NWCG Latest Announcements

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

NEW! S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended) Now Available

Date: June 10, 2025
If you have questions, please visit our FAQ page.
If your question is not answered there, you can
submit your question using our Contact Us form.

The S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended), equips new wildland firefighters with essential skills through a mix of online learning and hands-on training. The course features a required online component and an instructor-led exercise, reinforcing online concepts with practical performance-based training.

The course builds competencies in wildland fire operations, safety, and equipment use, applicable across various operational environments. Both the online component and instructor-led field exercise must be completed to receive a certificate of completion. Students are required to finish the prerequisite S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, before enrolling in S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended).