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PMS 448

PMS 448

PMS 448

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NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448

Read the Introduction for more information on these standards, including where to direct comments, questions, and recommendations. As new items are introduced, current items are discontinued, and/or health and safety issues arise, these standards will be revised to provide updated information. Sort by Update Date to view recent changes.

Item NFES Number Category Updated
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000574 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000576 Clothing 2017-05
Shirt – Fire, Small 000577 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Medium 000578 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Large 000579 Clothing 2022-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Large 000580 Clothing 2021-05
Kit – Insulation, Shelter, 20’ Octagon 000581 Camp 2020-07
Ladder – Step, 8’ Fiberglass 000586 Camp 2017-05
Tank – Collapsible, 1000 GL (3785.4L) 000588 Water Handling 2021-05
Tank – Collapsible, 1500 GL (5678.1L) 000589 Water Handling 2021-05
Can – Gasoline, Safety, 5 GL, DOT Approved 000606 Fuel Handling 2022-05
Can – Gasoline, Safety, 5 GL, DOT Approved, Alternative to 000606 000607 Fuel Handling 2024-06
Fence – Barricade, Plastic, 4’ X 100’ 000608 Kits 2017-05
Hose – Suction, 3” X 10’ 000613 Water Handling 2024-06
Hose – Collapsible, 3” X 25’ 000621 Water Handling 2024-06
Nozzle – Plastic, Fire Foam, 8 GPM 000627 Water Handling 2017-05
Nozzle – Fire Foam, 1 1/2” NH, 16 GPM, Plastic 000628 Water Handling 2017-05
Nozzle – Fire Foam, 1 1/2” NH, 30 GPM, Plastic 000629 Water Handling 2017-05
Hose Roller – Electric 000633 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Tip – Nozzle, Fog, 2-4 GPM NH, for 1” Nozzle 000635 Water Handling 2017-05
Tip – Nozzle, Fog, 5-7 GPM NH, for 1” Nozzle 000636 Water Handling 2017-05
Tip – Nozzle, Straight Stream, 3/16” NH, For 1” Nozzle 000637 Water Handling 2017-05
Tip – Nozzle, Straight Stream, 3/8” NH, For 1” Nozzle 000638 Water Handling 2017-05
Hose – Suction,w/Strainer or Foot Valve 000652 Water Handling 2018-03
Rack – Collapsible 000659 Tools 2017-05
Tank – Folding, 1000 GL (3785.4L) w/Frame 000661 Water Handling 2017-05
Tank – Folding, 1500 GL (5678.1L), w/Frame 000664 Water Handling 2017-05
Hose Roller – Gas 000665 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Tank – Collapsible, 1800 GL (6813.7L) 000668 Water Handling 2021-05
Tank – Dip, 15,000 GL (Heliwell) 000669 Water Handling 2017-05
Pack – Fireline, Complete, Blue (w/canteen case and stuff sack) 000674 Cordura 2018-03
Case – Canteen, Fireline Pack, Blue 000675 PPE 2018-03
Case – Carrying, Fireline Pack, Blue 000677 PPE 2018-03
Pack – Fireline, Blue 000678 Cordura 2018-03
Pack – Personal Gear, M-2014 000679 Cordura 2018-03
Pump – Volume, Trash 2” 000683 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Reducer – 3” NPSH-F TO 2 1/2” NH-M 000685 Water Handling 2017-05
Berm – Containment, 55 GL (1 to 4 drums) 000692 Miscellaneous 2023-06
Berm – Containment, 15 GL 000693 Miscellaneous 2023-06
Axe – Single Bit, 4 lb. w/Sheath 000707 Tools 2017-05
Generator – Gasoline Engine, 3 to 6 KW w/Ground Rod 000709 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Coupling – Double Female, 1” NPSH (11 1/2 TPI) 000710 Water Handling 2024-06
Headlamp – Firefighters, LED 000718 Miscellaneous 2017-05
Applicator – Water, 2-Piece, 3/4” NH, 48” Long 000720 Water Handling 2017-05
Tee – Hoseline, 1 1/2” NH-F X 1 1/2” NH-M X 1” NPSH-M w/Cap 000731 Water Handling 2024-06
Reducer – 1” NPSH-F (11 1/2 TPI) TO 3/4” NH-M (11 1/2 TPI) 000733 Water Handling 2017-05
Tip – Applicator, 3 GPM 000735 Water Handling 2017-05
Tip – Applicator, 15 GPM 000736 Water Handling 2017-05
Tip – Nozzle, Straight Stream, 1/4” NH, For 1” Nozzle 000737 Water Handling 2017-05
Valve – Shut Off, Zinc, Ball, 3/4” NH 000738 Water Handling 2017-05
Container – Fuel/Oil, 2 Compartment, with CARB* Compliant Nozzles 000741 Fuel Handling 2018-03
Packsack – Waterproof, w/Straps 000744 Cordura 2018-03
Net – Cargo, 10’X10’, 300 LB Capacity, Lightweight 000795 Aviation 2017-05
Valve – Shut Off, Brass, Ball, 3/4” NH 000835 Water Handling 2017-05
Increaser – 1 1/2” NH-F (9 TPI) TO 2” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI) 000854 Water Handling 2017-05
Coupling – Double Female 1 1/2” NPSH (11 1/2 TPI) 000855 Water Handling 2024-06
Coupling – Double Male 1 1/2” NH-M (9-TPI) 000856 Water Handling 2024-06
Coupling – Double Female 1 1/2” NH-F (9 TPI) 000857 Water Handling 2024-06
Valve – Wye, Gated, Brass, 3/4” NH-F X 3/4” NF-M X 3/4” NH-M 000904 Water Handling 2020-07
Valve – Foot, 2” NPSH, w/Strainer 000906 Water Handling 2017-05
Waterbag - 5 gl, suppression, M2015 000908 Water Handling 2019-02
Waterbag Assembly - 5 gl, M2015 w/pump 000909 Water Handling 2019-02
Hose – Suction, 2” NPSH X 8’ 000914 Water Handling 2018-03
Coupling – Double Male, 1” NPSH TO 1” NPSH 000916 Water Handling 2024-06
Shelter – Fire, Complete, M2002 000925 PPE 2023-06
Shelter – Fire (Shelter Only), M2002 000926 PPE 2022-05
Case – Fire Shelter, M2002, Carrying 000927 PPE 2017-05
Liner – Fire Shelter, M2002, Carrying Case 000928 PPE 2017-05
Hose – Synthetic,Type II,1” NPSH X 100’ 000932 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Synthetic,Type II,1 1/2” NH X 100’ 000933 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Cotton Synthetic Jacket, 1” NPSH X 100’, Rubber Lined 000966 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Cotton Synthetic Jacket, 1 1/2” NH X 100’, Rubber Lined 000967 Water Handling 2018-03
Shelter – Fire, Large (Shelter Only), M2002 000973 PPE 2022-05
Shelter – Fire, Large Size, Complete, M2002 000975 PPE 2022-05
Hose – Garden, Synthetic, ¾” NH x 50’ 001016 Water Handling 2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Firefighters, 36 in x 86 in 001062 Clothing 2017-05
Nozzle – Combination, Barrel, KK 1” 001081 Water Handling 2024-06
Nozzle – Combination, Barrel, KK 1½” 001082 Water Handling 2024-06
Kit – First Aid, 10-person, Belt 001143 Kits 2017-05
Pump – Backpack, Outfit, 5 1/2” X 15 1/2” X 19” 001149 Water Handling 2022-05
Cord – Extension, 100" AWG, 12/3 Wire 001172 Camp 2017-05
Can – 5 GL (18.9L), Gas, w/o Spout, Jeep 001175 Fuel Handling 2018-04
Tool – Combination Shovel and Grub Hoe 001180 Tools 2018-03
Bag – Backpack Pump, with 2 Liners and Couplings 001197 Water Handling 2018-03
Valve – Shut Off, 1” 001201 Water Handling 2017-05
Valve – Shut Off, 1 1/2” 001207 Water Handling 2017-05
Pump – Volume, Trash 3” 001222 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Hose – Synthetic, Lined, 1” NPSH X 100’ 001238 Water Handling 2018-03
Hose – Synthetic, Lined, 1 1/2” NH X 100’ 001239 Water Handling 2018-03
Bag – Flight Helmet 001269 Aviation 2017-05
Shroud – Face & Neck, Wildland Firefighter's 001274 PPE 2017-05
Can – 3 GL (3.8L), Gas, Safety, Vented 001290 Fuel Handling 2018-04
Can – 5 GL (18.9L), Gas, Safety, Vented 001291 Fuel Handling 2018-04
Fly – Tent, Type II, 9’ x 10’ 001521 Camp 2017-05
Container – 1 Liter, Fuel, Aluminum, Red Finish 001535 Fuel Handling 2017-05
Mat, Sleeping – 3/8” x 23 5/8” x 74 ¾”, Polyethylene 001566 Camp 2019-02
Kit – First Aid, Type III, 24-person 001604 Kits 2017-05
Litter – S.K.E.D 001670 Medical 2017-05
Rake – Fire (Council Tool) w/Sheath 001807 Tools 2018-03
Hose – Suction, Rubber, 1 1/2” NH X 8’ 001808 Water Handling 2018-03
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Incident Position Standards and Next Gen Position Task Books Now Available for Dispatch Incident Positions

Date: March 5, 2025
Contact: National Coordination System Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for all six Dispatch positions:

  • Aircraft Dispatcher
  • Expanded Dispatch Coordinator
  • Expanded Dispatch Recorder
  • Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher
  • Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher
  • Initial Attack Dispatcher

The Performance Support Packages for these positions, including the Expanded Dispatch Job Aid, J-601 and the Initial Attack and Aircraft Dispatcher Job Aid, J-602, were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Aircraft Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Coordinator Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Recorder Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Initial Attack Dispatcher Position Page 

NWCG Job Aids 

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for DMOB, DOCL, and RESL

Date: February 28, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB), Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL), and Resources Unit Leader (RESL).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions, including a job aid for RESL, were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Demobilization Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Documentation Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Resources Unit Leader Position Page 

Next Generation Position Task Book and Updated Incident Position Description Now Available for Operations Section Chief Complex

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) has a Next Generation NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 and an updated Incident Position Description.

These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

References:

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Position Page 

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Incident Position Description 

NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 

2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, Now Available

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the 2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, is now available. Visit NWCG's website to learn about the major updates and changes in the 2025 version of the IRPG. The NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES is available electronically and will be available from Great Basin Cache by early summer 2025.

All hard copy materials, including the IRPG, are ordered through the Great Basin Cache (GBK). Information on the ordering process can be found in the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Catalog.

References:

2025 IRPG Information 

NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461 

NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES 

NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2