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PMS 448

PMS 448

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Cot – Folding, 12 oz Cover, 3½’ x 6½’

NFES #
000053
Category
Camp
Updated
Storage and Shelf Life Checks
None

Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

  1. Visually inspect for tears in cover, soiled cover, missing parts, and loose nuts and bolts, replace.
  2. Dispose of cot if structural damage to the frame is present.
  3. Return to stock if item is clean and in unused condition
  4. Dispose of item if it fails initial inspection or is not repairable.
  5. Salvage usable parts when feasible.

Refurbishing Procedures

A. Cleaning

  1. Assemble to ensure completeness and all parts fitting properly.
  2. If rail end tubing will not install properly wet cot to stretch nylon cover.
  3. Soiled cots can be power washed and left to dry.
  4. Wipe cot with commercially available disinfectant if not power washing.

B. Repair

  1. If cover is torn or its seam is separated, replace the cover.
  2. Replace damaged rail end tubing pieces.
  3. If plug for cot ends are missing replace them with the appropriate plug.
  • Parts list for cot parts available from Department of Defense-S9I
  • Cover, Nylon 7105-00-935-1845 • Rail End Tubing 7105-00-935-0424
  • Plug (Dowel) 7105-00-935-0433 • Plug (Spacing) 7105-00-935-0344
  • Plug (End) 7105-00-935-0435
  • Strap 7105-00-113-0003

C. Testing for Performance

  • None

D. Repackaging

  1. Refold and band.
  2. Local cache option

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NWCG Latest Announcements

New Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

Date:  April 17, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: National Coordination System Committee

A new publication from the National Coordination System Committee (NCSC) is now available. The NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249, will be used for aviation crews and dispatch to share flight information that is needed for resource tracking, and if needed, for emergency procedures.

For further details, please contact your NCSC representative. 

References:

NCSC Memo 26-01: Implementation of NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

New Glossary Term for Review

Date:  April 15, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Data Standards and Terminology Board (DSTB)

The Data Standards and Terminology Board is requesting feedback on a new glossary term: Resource Protection Measure (RPM).

The proposed definition is: Practical guidance provided for incident personnel in a manner in which incident objectives can be achieved while reducing impacts to identified resources across the landscape. RPMs are informed by, but not restricted to, Minimum Impact Strategies and Tactics (MIST).

Please review, share with your subgroups, and provide feedback as appropriate through the following form: Request Feedback The comment period will close May 10, 2026.

Thank you for your engagement in the NWCG glossary process – your participation is key to our success.

References:

Glossary Request Feedback

Quarter Three Materials for the 2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign Now Available

Date:  April 1, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Quarter Three materials for the 2025/2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign are now available. This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

Quarter Three materials focus on Leadership Level 3: Leader of People (Develop Intent). Leadership Level 3 is where your values, your team, and your influence come together. Leaders of People put their teams first, build trust, and lead with authenticity. They mentor future leaders and shape decisions up and down the chain.

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee

WFSTAR 2026 Core Components Module Package and 2025 Fire Year in Review Now Available

Date:  March 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Joe Schindel

The 2026 Core Components Module Package for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) and the 2025 Fire Year in Review are now available on the NWCG website. The 2026 Core Components Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

References:

2026 Core Components Module Package

2025 Fire Year in Review Module