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NWCG data standards provide specifications that enable the common usage of data across wildland fire information systems. The tables below display these standards by type: Data Element Standards and Geospatial Data Layer Standards. The data in these tables is imported from the TopBraid Enterprise Data Governance (EDG) system.

EDG is an agile data governance solution utilized by the Department of the Interior and its cooperators for enterprise-wide data governance, which includes the management of NWCG data standards and assets. More detailed information, such as rules, documentation, and term relationships, is available within EDG (How to Access EDG).

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Data Standard Steward Status Description 910 Data Standards PDF
Tracked Resource Data Standard GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for a resource being tracked.
Tracked Resource Data Standard (PDF Download)
Training Course Completion Date-Time Data Standard NWCG-EB NWCG Executive Board Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the date and time a course is marked as complete.
Training Course Completion Date-Time Data Standard (PDF Download)
Training Course Number Data Standard NWCG-EB NWCG Executive Board Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the unique identifier of a course.
Training Course Number Data Standard (PDF Download)
Training Course System of Record Data Standard NWCG-EB NWCG Executive Board Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the system of record for training course data.
Training Course System of Record Data Standard (PDF Download)
Training Course Title Data Standard NWCG-EB NWCG Executive Board Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the name of a class.
Training Course Title Data Standard (PDF Download)
Transmit Frequency Data Standard RSUSC Wildland Fire Radio Standards and Use Committee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for a transmit frequency.
Transmit Frequency Data Standard (PDF Download)
Treatment Acre Quantity Data Standard FMSC Fuels Management Subcommittee, GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the acreage of a treatment polygon as calculated with GIS.
Treatment Acre Quantity Data Standard (PDF Download)
Treatment Category Data Standard FMSC Fuels Management Subcommittee, GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for categorizing a fuels treatment.
Treatment Category Data Standard (PDF Download)
Treatment Identifier Data Standard FMSC Fuels Management Subcommittee, GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the unique identifier for fuels treatment polygon(s).
Treatment Identifier Data Standard (PDF Download)
Treatment Identifier Database Data Standard FMSC Fuels Management Subcommittee, GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the database containing additional information related to a treatment identifier. PDF under development.
Treatment Name Data Standard FMSC Fuels Management Subcommittee, GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the official name of a fuels treatment.
Treatment Name Data Standard (PDF Download)
Treatment Status Data Standard FMSC Fuels Management Subcommittee, GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the status of a fuels treatment polygon.
Treatment Status Data Standard (PDF Download)
Treatment Type Data Standard FMSC Fuels Management Subcommittee, GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the kind of treatment work.
Treatment Type Data Standard (PDF Download)
Tree Limb Proximity Descriptor Data Standard GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the proximity of tree limbs to a structure.
Tree Limb Proximity Descriptor Data Standard (PDF Download)
Trespass Indicator Data Standard IRSC Incident Reporting Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for identifying trespass.
Trespass Indicator Data Standard (PDF Download)
Unified Command Indicator Data Standard IRSC Incident Reporting Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for identifying whether the incident is being managed under Unified Command.
Unified Command Indicator Data Standard (PDF Download)
Unique Fire Identifier Data Standard IRSC Incident Reporting Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for a unique identifier assigned to each wildland fire.
Unique Fire Identifier Data Standard (PDF Download)
Unique Fire Report Identifier Data Standard IRSC Incident Reporting Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for a code that uniquely identifies a particular fire report. PDF under development.
Unique Identifier (POD) (line) Data Standard GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the unique identifier of a POD polygon.
Unique Identifier (POD) (line) Data Standard (PDF Download)
Unique Identifier (POD) (polygon) Data Standard GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for the unique identifier of a POD line.
Unique Identifier (POD) (polygon) Data Standard (PDF Download)
Unit Identifier (home dispatch) Data Standard UIB Unit Identifier Board Approved This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for the unit identifier of the center primarily responsible for dispatching the resource. PDF under development.
Unit Identifier Data Standard UIB Unit Identifier Board Approved This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domains for a unit identifier to uniquely identify a particular government organizational unit. PDF under development.
Unprotected Land Response Designator Data Standard IRSC Incident Reporting Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for documenting an agency's rationale for responding to an incident where the point of origin is on unprotected land.
Unprotected Land Response Designator Data Standard (PDF Download)
Utility Line Location Descriptor Data Standard GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format, definition, and domain for identifying the location of a utility line in a structure assessment.
Utility Line Location Descriptor Data Standard (PDF Download)
UTM Easting Data Standard GISC Geospatial Information Subcommittee Approved This specification establishes a standardized format and definition for documenting UTM Easting.
UTM Easting Data Standard (PDF Download)
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NWCG Latest Announcements

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51 and NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for EQTR, includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Equipment Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51

NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53 and NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for PTRC, includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Personnel Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53

NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53

NWCG Risk Management Committee Releases Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

Date: November 7, 2024
Contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) has released Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires. As wildland fire respirators are available through several established vendors, wildland fire personnel need to understand regulations and limitations of respirator use in the workplace.

Safety Bulletin 24-001 outlines the following topics regarding respirator use for wildland fires:

  • Requirements for Respirator Use
  • Voluntary Respirator Use
  • Current Respirator Options
  • Unknown Risks of Respirator Use

This bulletin also provides mitigation recommendations to help reduce smoke exposure for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

NWCG Smoke Management Guide for Prescribed Fire, PMS 420-3

VIDEO: Protecting Wildfire Personnel from Smoke - How Incident Management Teams Address Smokes Risks

VIDEO: Smoke, Knowing the Risks

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)

Date: October 16, 2024
Contact: Incident Medical Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39 and NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for MEDL includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book, were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Medical Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39

NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39