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PMS 200

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing PMS 200

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Equipment, PMS 200

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Dozers

Dozer Typing Standard

RequirementsType 1Type 2Type 3Type 4
Net HP Range*240 and up150 - 25099 - 16550 - 110
Minimum Base Weight**60,000 lbs.35,000 lbs.20,000 lbs.10,000 lbs.
*Manufacturer’s published rated net horsepower (HP). Horsepower rating taken at the flywheel with all the engine accessories installed not counting transmission losses or anything after the flywheel.
**Manufacturer’s published base weight for dozer including equipped track width and blade configuration, equipment fluids, etc. If a published base weight is unavailable, a certified in-service weight shall be used.
Base operational weight is only used for typing. Final in-service dozer weight will be higher and include additional accessories such as winch, grapple, forestry package, etc. Final in-service dozer weight must be used when calculating hauler capacity, bridge weight limits, etc.

 

Engines

The NWCG categorizes information on fire apparatus into logical groups and provides common options often requested by fire managers. The Incident Command System (ICS) uses this system based on the equipment capability. The table below shows NWCG minimum performance requirements for structure and, wildland engine resource types. Additional information for required crew training and equipment recommendations can be found at the position catalog.

Engine Typing Standard

Types 1 and 2 are structure; Types 3-7 are wildland

RequirementsType 1Type 2Type 3Type 4Type 5Type 6Type 7
Tank minimum capacity (gal)30030050075040015050
Pump minimum flow (gal/min)1,00050015050505010
At rated pressure (psi)150150250100100100100
Hose: 2½-inch1,2001,000N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Hose: 1½-inch5005001,000300300300N/A
Hose: 1-inchN/AN/A500300300300200
Ladders per NFPA 1901YesYesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Master stream 500 gal/min.YesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Pump and rollN/AN/AYesYesYesYesYes
Maximum GVWR (lb)N/AN/AN/AN/A26,00019,50014,000
Personnel (minimum)4332222

N/A = Not applicable
NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Notes:

  1. All types shall meet federal, state and agency requirements for motor vehicle safety standards, including all gross vehicle weight ratings when fully loaded.
  2. Type 3 engines and tactical water tenders shall be equipped with a foam proportioner system.
  3. All water tenders and engine types 3 through 6 shall be able to prime and pump water from a 10 foot lift.
  4. Personnel shall meet the qualification requirements of NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

Engine Resources

 

 Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs)

In the OHV typing standard NWCG categorizes information on OHVs into logical groups and provides important safety requirements for the occupants. The typing is not meant to address all specialized applications such as water handling, ground ignition, or medical support. However, these requirements can be added within the context of the typing by only allowing certain specialized applications to be done on certain OHV types or specifying higher than minimum or additional requirements such as power.

Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Typing Standard

RequirementsType 1Type 22Type 3Type 4
Mandatory Standard Compliance1ANSI/OPEI B71.9-2022 or ANSI/ROHVA 1-2023ANSI/OPEI B71.9-2022 or ANSI/ROHVA 1-2023ANSI/OPEI B71.9-2022 or ANSI/ROHVA 1-2023ANSI/OPEI B71.9-2022 or ANSI/ROHVA 1-2023
Minimum Number of Seats in Each Row2222
Number of Rows of Seating2121
Minimum Vehicle Payload Capacity31,000 lbs.1,000 lbs.800 lbs.550 lbs.
Rear Box Load Capacity4500 lbs. or greater500 lbs. or greater150 to 499 lbs.150 to 499 lbs.
Four Wheel or All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYes
Taillamp(s)5 and Stop Lamp(s)6YesYesYesYes
Minimum Fire Extinguisher71A:10B:C1A:10B:C1A:10B:C1A:10B:C

¹ The OHV shall conform to either the American National Standard Institute Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (ANSI/OPEI) or American National Standard Institute Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ANSI/ROHVA) standard in effect at the time of manufacture and shall not have any modifications that cause non-compliance. 
² This NWCG Type is likely the most suitable type for permanently mounted equipment such as pump and tank or ground ignition equipment. 
³ Payload capacity is the total amount of weight that can be loaded on the OHV. Payload includes personnel weight, fixed equipment, and cargo. Personnel weight shall be calculated at 200 lbs. for every seatbelt position, even if unoccupied. Rear box load is included as part of the payload capacity. Payload capacity shall not be exceeded. 
⁴ Rear box load rating shall not be exceeded. 
⁵ The OHV shall have a minimum of one (1) red taillamp that illuminates when the headlamps are on. 
⁶ The OHV shall have a minimum of one (1) red stop lamp or combination taillamp/stop lamp that activates when braking occurs. 
⁷ The OHV shall have an accessory fire extinguisher that is mounted to be accessible. The fire extinguisher mount may be secured to the rollover protective structure (ROPS), exterior to the occupant seating area, using clamps or bands. Drilling or welding to the ROPS is never permitted.

 

Tractor Plows / Dozer Plows

Tractor Plow / Dozer Plow Standard

RequirementsType 1Type 2Type 3Type 4
Net HP Range*240 and up150 - 25099 - 16550 - 110
Minimum Base Weight**60,000 lbs.35,000 lbs.20,000 lbs.10,000 lbs.
*Manufacturer’s published rated net horsepower (HP). Horsepower rating taken at the flywheel with all the engine accessories installed not counting transmission losses or anything after the flywheel.
**Manufacturer’s published base weight for dozer including equipped track width and blade configuration, equipment fluids, etc. Includes published blade weight whether or not the tractor plow / dozer plow is equipped with a front blade. Does not include weight of plow. If a published base weight is unavailable, a certified in-service weight shall be used.
Base operational weight is only used for typing. Final in-service weight will be higher and include additional accessories such as plow, winch, grapple, forestry package, etc. Final in-service weight must be used when calculating hauler capacity, bridge weight limits, etc.

 

This section lists many of the different initial attack engines used in the United States and describes the wide variety of vehicle sizes, pump, and tank size configurations. The data displayed in this section are intended to assist individuals interested in outfitting an initial attack wildland engine. Some of the following engines could possibly be reclassified from one NWCG ICS type to another by changing the basic equipment compliment, personnel staffing, or level of training.

Water Tenders

The NWCG categorizes information on fire apparatus into logical groups and provides common options often requested by fire managers. The Incident Command System (ICS) uses this system based on the equipment capability. The table below shows NWCG minimum performance requirements for water tenders. Additional information for required crew training and equipment recommendations can be found at the position catalog.

Water Tender Typing Standard

RequirementsSupport Type 1Support Type 2Support Type 3Tactical Type 1Tactical Type 2
Tank capacity (gal)4,0002,5001,0002,0001,000
Pump minimum flow (gal/min)300200200250250
At rated pressure (psi)505050150150
Maximum refill time (minutes)302015N/AN/A
Pump and rollN/AN/AN/AYesYes
Personnel (minimum)11122
N/A = Not applicable

Notes:

  1. All types shall meet Federal, state, and agency requirements for motor vehicle safety standards, including all gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) when fully loaded.
  2. Type 3 engines and tactical water tenders shall be equipped with a foam proportioner system.
  3. All water tenders and engine Types 3 through 6 shall be able to prime and pump water from a 10-foot lift.
  4. Personnel shall meet the qualification requirements of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.


Tactical Water Tenders

Note:  Click the agency link for a further description. 

NWCG ICS TypeTank Capacity (gallons)Pump Rating (gal/min @150 psi)Pump DriveEquipment DesignatorAgency
12000-2800500PTO668 Tactical TenderDOI-Bureau of Land Management
21500300PTOModel 22/24USFS


Support Water Tenders

Note:  Click the agency link for a further description. 

NWCG ICS TypeTank Capacity (gallons)Pump Rating (gal/min @150 psi)Pump DriveEquipment DesignatorAgency
22500500PTOSupport Water TenderLos Angeles County Fire Department
230001000Mid ShipWater Tender 1293Auburn City Fire Department
23000 - 3500500PTO669 Water TenderDOI


Common Additional Needs for Engines and Tenders (Request As Needed)

  • All-wheel drive (includes four-wheel drive)
  • High-pressure pump (250 psi at one-half flow of Type)
  • Foam proportioner
  • Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) 40 ft3/min minimum
  • Additional personnel

Water Tender Resources

 

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) provides national leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, Tribal, territorial, and local partners. NWCG operations standards are interagency by design; they are developed with the intent of universal adoption by the member agencies. However, the decision to adopt and utilize them is made independently by the individual member agencies and communicated through their respective directives systems.

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