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Tent – 2 Person

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NFES #
000077
Category
Camp
Updated
Storage and Shelf Life Checks
None

2-person tent

Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

  1. Inspect immediately upon return for moisture, mold, or mildew.
  2. Inspect tent body and fly for any tears, holes, burns, zippers that do not provide adequate closure or unraveled seams that are not economically repairable.  Tears or holes smaller than 1 inch or 3 holes each less the ½ inch are repairable.
  3. Inspect for any missing components including any missing stretch cords or plastic hooks missing on rain fly, poles, or stakes.
  4. Inspect poles and stakes for cracks or broken poles, cracked or broken hinge joints, and bent or broken stake poles.
  5. Return to stock if tent is dry, clean, and in unused condition.
  6. Refurbish if item is free of mildew and mold, easily cleaned and any damages are economically feasible to repair.
  7. Dispose of tent if mold or mildew is present, if it fails initial inspection or if repairs are not economically feasible.

​Refurbishing Procedures

A. Cleaning

  1. Set up tent, sweep and remove dirt and debris.
  2. Wash with water and mild soap, rinse, and air dry.
  3. Remove dirt from tent stakes with a wire brush or water and mild soap.
  4. Use non staining non bleach products if sanitizing the inside of the tent.
  5. Allow tent, tent bag, and fly to air dry. 

B. Repair

  1. Replace broken poles and nonfunctioning hardware.
  2. Straighten bent stakes and remove burrs as necessary.
  3. Repair holes, tears, and seams following manufacturer’s recommendations. Use Tear Aid ® Type A patches to repair small holes.

C. Testing for Performance

  • Set up tent with the fly; test hinge joints for smooth operation.  Open and close all zippers ensuring adequate closure. Ensure correct fly and fly pole are with the tent.

D. Repackaging

  1. Collapse the tent and roll up so it fits in the bag. Add the fly and fly pole as well as the tent stakes (6 each). Photo below shows the parts needed. Seal the bag zipper with a small zip tie and place the complete bag into the box.
  2. 1 each in NFES #008073 carton (30” x 6” x 6”).
  3. 6 each in NFES #008081 carton (14.5” x 19.5” x 30”).

2-person tent bag and parts displayed on ground.

 

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NWCG Latest Announcements

LMC Equipment Bulletin 26-001: Aquatic Invasive Species – Seasonal Reminder for Mussels

Date:  July 30, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Equipment and Technology Subcommittee

The Logistics and Equipment Management Committee (LMC) issued Equipment Bulletin 26-001: Aquatic Invasive Species - Seasonal Reminder for Mussels, reminding the wildland fire community that aquatic mussels continue to be a problem. Mussels rapidly colonize hard and soft surfaces, including aquatic plants and fire equipment, clogging pipes, fouling motors, disrupting water systems, and impacting native species.

To help prevent their spread, fire personnel must follow the decontamination procedures outlined in the NWCG Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations, PMS 444. Additionally, report any sightings immediately to your Lead Resource Advisor and include clear, close-up photos (with a pen or your hand for size reference) and location details.”

Read the complete LMC Equipment Bulletin 26-001, to learn more. 

References:

NWCG Alerts

LMC Equipment Bulletin 26-001: Aquatic Invasive Species - Seasonal Reminder for Mussels

NWCG Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations, PMS 444

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Task Book Update

Date:  July 24, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Tree Felling Subcommittee

NWCG Operations Management Committee (OMC) has issued an update to the NWCG Position Task Book for Intermediate Faller (FAL2), PMS 311-91. To ensure clarity for both trainees and evaluators, the updated FAL2 Position Task Book (PTB) explicitly states who is authorized to sign off on your tasks:

“Evaluators must be qualified as a FAL2, or an Advanced Faller (FAL1).”

If you are currently working out of a previously published version of the FAL2 PTB, you do not need to restart. However, OMC highly encourages you to take the following step to prevent any confusion in the field:

  • Print and replace the updated evaluator information page (page 2) in your current physical PTB.

References:

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Page

RMC Memo 26-01: Transition Plan for Implementing Updates to Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Qualifications

NWCG Position Task Book for Intermediate Faller (FAL2), PMS 311-91

Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups

Date:  July 10, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Equipment and Technology Subcommittee

The Logistics/Equipment Management Committee (LMC) has released Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups. This advisory highlights multiple U.S. Forest Service regions reporting front driveline joint failure incidents.

This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to: 

  • Follow all Ram-issued inspection, maintenance, and service guidance for front driveline joints. 
  • Consider installing a driveline loop. 
  • Coordinate with fleet managers and service providers to determine the most appropriate driveline loop kit for each pickup.

For further details, please refer to the complete advisory.

References:

Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups

Technical Service Bulletin: 03-002-21

NEW! NWCG Standard Operating Procedures, PMS 900

Date:  July 9, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: NWCG Staff

NWCG is excited to announce the publication of the NWCG Standard Operating Procedures, PMS 900.

The new publication establishes general, consistent, and uniform standards for conducting business with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.

References:

NWCG Standard Operating Procedures, PMS 900