PMS 448

The NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448, are developed and maintained NFES Subcommittee (NFESS) under the direction of the Equipment and Technology Committee (ETC), an entity of the NWCG.

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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 Sort descending	Category	Updated
Adapter – 1” NPSH-F,(11 1/2 TPI) TO 1” NH-M(8 TPI)	000003	Water Handling	2017-05
Adapter – 1” NH-F,(9 TPI) TO 1” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI)	000004	Water Handling	2017-05
Adapter –1 1/2" NH-F, (9 TPI) TO 1 1/2” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI)	000006	Water Handling	2017-05
Adapter – 1 1/2” NPSH-F, (11 1/2 TPI) TO 1 1/2” NH-M (9TPI)	000007	Water Handling	2017-05
Reducer – 1 1/2” NH-F (9 TPI) TO 1” NH-M (8 TPI)	000009	Water Handling	2017-05
Reducer – 1 1/2” NH-F (9 TPI) TO 1” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI)	000010	Water Handling	2017-05
Puller – Fencepost	000011	Miscellaneous	2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Cloth, Washable, 3 lb. Fill	000022	Clothing	2017-05
Nozzle – Twin Tip, Combination, 1” NPSH-F	000024	Water Handling	2018-03
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight	000044	Cordura	2018-03
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight 32" Long	000045	Cordura	2022-05
Clamp – Hose, Shut-off, 1" - 1 1/2" Hoses	000046	Water Handling	2017-05
Cot – Folding, 12 oz Cover, 3½’ x 6½’	000053	Camp	2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Cold Weather, X-long	000058	Clothing	2017-05
Fly – Plastic, Tent, 16’ X 24’ with 10 Guy Ropes	000070	Camp	2018-03
Tent – 2 Person	000077	Camp	2022-05
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight 36" Long	000078	Cordura	2022-05
Pole – Upright, Adjustable	000083	Camp	2017-05
Tent – Wall, 14’ X 16’, Without Poles	000084	Camp	2017-05
Pole – Ridge, 16’	000089	Camp	2022-05
Tank – Collapsible, 1200 GL (4542.5L), Free Standing	000090	Water Handling	2021-05
Tip – Nozzle, Straight Stream, 1/8” NH	000094	Water Handling	2017-05
Helmet – Safety, Plastic, w/Chin Strap	000109	PPE	2018-03
Fuel Line Assembly – ¼” X 5’ w/fittings	000113	Fuel Handling	2017-05
Hose – Cotton Synthetic Jacket, 1 1/2” NH X 3’, Rubber Lined	000114	Water Handling	2018-03
Hose – Suction, 1 1/2” NH X 10’, Rubber	000115	Water Handling	2018-03
Pump – Fire, Portable, Lightweight, 2 Cycle	000124	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Cold Weather	000128	Clothing	2023-06
Nozzle – Garden Hose, 3/4” NH, Adjustable, Brass	000136	Water Handling	2018-03
Nozzle – Plastic, 60 GPM, 1 1/2” NH-F X 4 3/4” Long	000137	Water Handling	2018-03
Nozzle – Plastic, 35 GPM, 1” NPSH-F	000138	Water Handling	2018-03
Pulaski – w/Plastic Sheath	000146	Tools	2018-03
Pump – Fire, Portable, High Pressure w/Fuel Line	000148	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Pump – Barrel, For 55 GL Drum	000149	Fuel Handling	2021-05
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight 40" Long	000150	Cordura	2022-05
Pump – Trombone, Backpack, Single Action	000151	Water Handling	2022-05
Chainsaw – 20" - 24" Bar	000159	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Shovel – with Plastic Sheath, Size #1	000171	Tools	2018-03
Increaser - 1 1/2'' NH-F TO 2 1/2'' IP-M	000204	Water Handling	2017-05
Spout – Gas, Flexible, 16”, Steel	000210	Fuel Handling	2017-05
Valve – Foot, 1 1/2” NH-F w/Strainer	000212	Water Handling	2017-05
Tank – Gasoline, 5 GL (18.9L), Pump Adapted	000218	Fuel Handling	2021-05
Valve – Automatic Check and Bleeder 1 1/2” NH-F	000228	Water Handling	2017-05
Valve – Pressure Relief, 1 1/2” NH-F	000229	Water Handling	2017-05
Tee – Hoseline, w/Valve, 1 1/2” NH-F X 1 1/2” NH-M X 1” NPSH-M	000230	Water Handling	2023-06
Valve – Wye, Gated, 1 1/2” NH-F X 1 1/2” NH-M X 1 1/2” NH-M	000231	Water Handling	2020-07
Torch – Drip, 1 1/4 GL (4.7L) Capacity	000241	Fuel Handling	2023-06
Pump – Fire, Portable, Lightweight Backpack, 2 Cycle	000253	Small Engine Equipment	2017-05
Valve – Wye, Gated, 1” NPSH-F X 1” NPSH-M X 1” NPSH-M	000259	Water Handling	2020-07
Bag – Tent, personal gear pack	000281	Camp	2017-05
Swivel – Cargo, 6000 lb. Capacity	000286	Aviation	2017-05
Harness – Chest, Fire Shelter	000294	Miscellaneous	2017-05
McLeod – 11” Wide w/Plastic Sheath	000296	Tools	2018-03
Extinguisher – Fire, 20A:120BC, 20 lbs. (9.1L)	000307	Miscellaneous	2018-03
Can – 1 GL (3.8L), Gas, Safety, Vented	000350	Fuel Handling	2018-04
Axe – Boy's Single Bit, 24" Handle, w/Sheath	000352	Tools	2017-05
Leadline – Helicopter, External Loads, 6,000 lbs.	000380	Aviation	2017-05
Axe – 3-5lb., 26" Straight Handle w/Sheath	000383	Tools	2017-05
Regulator – Water Pressure, R.V.,40-50 PSI, 3/4” M/F-H Brass	000402	Water Handling	2017-05
Increaser – 1” NPSH-F (11 1/2 TPI) TO 1 1/2” NH-M (9 TPI)	000416	Water Handling	2017-05
Reducer – 2” NPSH-F (11 1/2 TPI) TO 1 1/2” NH-M (9 TPI)	000417	Water Handling	2017-05
Reducer – 1 1/2” NPSH-F (11 1/2 TPI) TO 1” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI)	000418	Water Handling	2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, 72 GL, Non-Potable	000426	Water Handling	2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, Suppression, 55 GL	000437	Water Handling	2017-05
Strainer – Fish, 100 GPM	000440	Water Handling	2023-06
Blanket – Bed, Wool, 66" x 84"	000441	Camp	2017-05
Net – Cargo, 15’X 15’, 6,000 lb. Capacity	000458	Aviation	2021-05
Kit – Coffee Heating	000480	Kits	2017-05
Tank – Propane, Fuel, LPG, 20 lb.Tank (5GL)	000491	Camp	2019-02
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 28 1/2” (S)	000501	Clothing	2022-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 30 1/2” (R)	000507	Clothing	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 32 1/2” (L)	000508	Clothing	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 28 1/2” (S)	000509	Clothing	2017-05
Shirt – Fire, Small, Long	000511	Clothing	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, XX-Large, Long	000512	Clothing	2021-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 32 1/2” (L)	000514	Clothing	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 28 1/2” (S)	000517	Clothing	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 30 1/2” (R)	000518	Clothing	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 32 1/2” (L)	000519	Clothing	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 28 1/2” (S)	000521	Clothing	2017-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Small	000522	Clothing	2021-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 32 1/2” (L)	000525	Clothing	2017-05
Swivel – Cargo, 3000 lb. Capacity	000526	Aviation	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 28 1/2” (S)	000527	Clothing	2017-05
Leadline – 12’, 3000 lb. Capacity	000528	Aviation	2017-05
Net – Cargo, 12’ X 12’, Polypropylene, 3000 lbs. Capacity	000531	Aviation	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 30 1/2” (R)	000539	Clothing	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 32 1/2” (L)	000545	Clothing	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 28 1/2” (S)	000546	Clothing	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 32 1/2” (L)	000547	Clothing	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 48, Inseam 32 1/2” (L)	000548	Clothing	2017-05
Kit – Shelter, 20’ Octagon	000549	Kits	2017-05
Chest – Ice 48 QT.	000557	Camp	2018-03
Cord – Extension, 50' AWG, 12/3 Wire	000560	Camp	2018-03
Cord – Light, 50', with Multiple Light Sockets, AWG, 12/3 Wire	000563	Camp	2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 48, Inseam 30 1/2” (R)	000567	Clothing	2017-05
Tank – Collapsible, 3000 GL (11,356.2L)	000568	Water Handling	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Medium, Long	000569	Clothing	2021-05
Shirt – Fire, XX-Large	000570	Clothing	2021-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 30 1/2” (R)	000572	Clothing	2017-05

Page Last Modified / Reviewed: April 25, 2024

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