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PMS 910

NWCG Data Standards, PMS 910

NWCG data standards (data element and geospatial data layer) provide specifications that enable the common usage of data across wildland fire information systems.  For more information login to EDG Explorer.

NWCG Data Standards

EDG Explorer is a database platform used for managing NWCG Data Standards.  The following Data Standards and Geospatial Data Layer tables offer a quick view of the standards. 

More detailed information such as rules, documentation, and term relationships may be viewed in EDG Explorer.   Expand Data Standards or Geospatial Data Layer Standards  below to see data standards term descriptions and status. 

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Title Steward Status Description
ICS 209 Remarks Data Standard PSOG National Predictive Services Oversight Group Approved

Create a data standard that describes additional information pertinent to the incident management. (ICS Block 47)

ICS 209 Report Date Time Data Standard PSOG National Predictive Services Oversight Group Approved

Create a data standard that describes the date and time of the latest approved ICS-209 report.

ICS 209 Report For Time Period From Data Standard PSOG National Predictive Services Oversight Group Approved

Create a data standard that describes the date and time of the beginning of the time period for the current ICS209 submission. (ICS Block 11)

ICS 209 Report For Time Period To Data Standard PSOG National Predictive Services Oversight Group Approved

Create a data standard that describes the date and time of the end of the time period for the current ICS209 submission. (ICS Block 11)

ICS 209 Report Status Data Standard PSOG National Predictive Services Oversight Group Approved

Create a data standard that describes the version of the 209 report (initial, update, or final). There should never be more than one initial report, but there can be numerous updates, and even multiple finals (as determined by business rules).

Incident Commander Name Data Standard NCSC National Coordination System Committee Approved

The first (optional) and last name of the Incident Commander(s) currently assigned to the incident.

Incident Dispatch Center ID Data Standard NCSC National Coordination System Committee Approved

A unique identifier for the dispatch center with responsibility at the incident point of origin.

Incident Management Organization Data Standard NCSC National Coordination System Committee Approved

The Incident Management Organization for the incident.

Incident Name Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

The name assigned to an incident.

Incident Personnel Fatality Quantity Data Standard RMC Risk Management Committee Approved

This data standard provides a standard definition and format for the total number of deaths of personnel assigned to an incident. [validated: 12/17/2012]

Incident Personnel Injury & Illness Quantity Data Standard RMC Risk Management Committee Approved

This data standard provides a standard definition and format for the total number of reportable occupational injuries and illnesses that occurred in conjunction with an incident. [validated: 12/17/2012]

Incident Short Description Data Standard PSOG National Predictive Services Oversight Group, NICADS National Interagency Computer Aided Dispatch Approved

Create a data standard that describes the general descriptive location of the incident such as the number of miles from an identifiable town. (ICS Block 25)

Incident Size Data Standard IPSC Incident and Position Standards Committee Approved

How large the incident is, measured in acres. This number can change over the life of the incident.

Incident Type Endorsement Data Standard IPSC Incident and Position Standards Committee Approved

Indicates the types of incidents for which this resource is qualified to perform in this position. Wildland Fire, Prescribed Fire, All "other" Hazards (WF, AH, RX).

Initial Fire Strategy Designator Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard provides a standard format and definition of the fire strategy initially used on a wildland fire. [validated: 8/15/2008]

Initial Fire Strategy Met Indicator Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard provides a standard format for indicating whether the objectives of the initial fire strategy used on a fire were attained. [validated: 6/16/2008]

Initial Latitude and Longitude Data Standard GSC Geospatial Subcommittee, NCSC National Coordination System Committee Approved

The location coordinates pair for the latitude and longitude values corresponding to the initial reported point of origin specified in decimal degrees.

Initial Response Resource Quantity Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard provides a standard format and definition for reporting the total number of fire resources (by kind, category, and type) used during initial response. [validated: 6/16/2008]

Is Location Tracking Enabled Data Standard NCSC National Coordination System Committee Approved

A status flag indicating whether a resource's location (geometry object/shape) is being updated by a real-time GPS tracking such as AVL (Automated Vehicle Locator).

Is National Resource Data Standard NCSC National Coordination System Committee Approved

A status flag indicating whether a resource is a National Resource for use in Initial Response. National Resources are those which have national utilization, high demand, limited availability, and unique status reporting requirements identified by NICC. See the National Mobilization Guide, Chapter 10 for specific details on what constitutes a National Resource.

Is Primary Capability Data Standard NIAC National Interagency Aviation Committee, ETC Equipment Technology Committee Approved

Indicates that the capability is the primary capability for the equipment or aircraft.

Is Quarantined Data Standard NCSC National Coordination System Committee Approved

Indicates whether a resource is potentially in conflict with another resource of the same kind, based on the overhead conflict detection rules.

Is Valid Data Standard NCSC National Coordination System Committee Approved

A status flag indicating whether a resource is valid for use in Initial Response. Invalid resources should be removed from the data stream.

Landowner Kind & Category Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard provides a two-tier classification (kind and category) of landownership. [validated: 8/25/2016]

Last Name Data Standard DMC Data Management Committee Approved

The last name of the resource as it appears on a government issued ID. Applies only to overhead resources.

Latitude Data Standard GSC Geospatial Subcommittee Approved

This data standard specifies a standard format for latitude. [validated: 12/15/2006]

License Plate Number Data Standard ETC Equipment Technology Committee Approved

The vehicle’s license plate number for purposes of identifying equipment.

Local Fire Report Identifier Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard specifies the standard format and rules for a number or code that uniquely identifies an incident report for a particular reporting unit and a particular calendar year. [validated: 6/16/2008]

Local Incident Identifier Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard specifies the standard format and rules for a number or code that uniquely identifies an incident for a particular local fire management organization within a particular calendar year. [validated: 6/16/2008]

Location Timestamp Data Standard NCSC National Coordination System Committee Approved

The date/time for the resource’s last known position

Longitude Data Standard GSC Geospatial Subcommittee Approved

This data standard specifies a standard format for longitude. [validated: 12/15/2006]

Management Complexity Level Designator Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard provides a standard code and definition for identifying the highest management level utilized to manage a wildland fire event. [validated: 8/15/2008]

Manager Contact Info Data Standard NCSC National Coordination System Committee Approved

Contact information for the manager of the resource. For use in duplicate resolution and also transferring resources from one SOR (system of record) to another. Based on the Resource SOR, this information would be the person who is responsible for certifying that this resource meets the requirements for the Type, Kind and Category.

Middle Name Data Standard DMC Data Management Committee Approved

The middle name of the resource as it appears on a government issued ID. Applies only to overhead resources.

Modified By System Data Standard DMC Data Management Committee Approved

Username of system that modified the record.

Modified On Date Time Data Standard DMC Data Management Committee Approved

Date/time that the record was last modified.

Multi-Jurisdictional Indicator Data Standard IBC Incident Business Committee Approved

Indicates if the incident covers multiple jurisdictions.

National Fire Danger Adjective Class Rating Data Standard FDSC Fire Danger Subcommittee Approved

This data standard provides a standard code and definition for describing the potential initiation, spread, and difficulty of control of wildfires in an area. [validated: 7/6/2009]

National Fire Danger Rating System Fuel Model Data Standard FDSC Fire Danger Subcommittee Approved

This data standard provides a standard code and definition for identifying the NFDRS Fuel Model representing the predominant fuel bed across a fire area. [validated: 7/6/2009]

Operational Name Data Standard NCSC National Coordination System Committee Approved

The CURRENT common operational reference to a Resource, the name of the resource and/or call sign. This value will be updated for equipment, crews, modules and teams based on how the resource is currently being utilized through a filled request.

Operational Status Data Standard IOSC Incident Operations Subcommittee, NCSC National Coordination System Committee Approved

Describes the status of the resource as they are utilized by an incident.

Other Structures Destroyed Quantity Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard provides a standard format and definition for reporting the total number of structures, other than residences, destroyed as a result of a fire. [validated: 6/16/2008]

Other Structures Threatened Quantity Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard provides a standard format and definition for reporting the total number of structures, other than residences, threatened by a fire. [validated: 6/16/2008]

Owner Vendor Data Standard IBC Incident Business Committee Approved

The name of the vendor that is providing a contract resource for an incident.

Point of Origin Accuracy Descriptor Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard provides a standard format and definition for describing the methods used to determine the certainty and precision of the fire location at the point of origin. [validated: 8/15/2008]

Point of Origin Aspect Code Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard provides a standard code and definition for describing the direction toward which the predominate slope faces at the point of origin of a fire. [validated: 12/17/2012]

Point of Origin County Code Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard adopts the NWCG County Code data standard for identifying the county or equivalent entity at the point of origin of a fire. [validated: 6/16/2008]

Point of Origin Datum Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard adopts the proposed NWCG Horizontal Datum data standard for identifying the datum associated with the coordinates of the point of origin of a fire. [validated: 6/16/2008]

Point of Origin Fire Intensity Level Data Standard FBSC Fire Behavior Subcommittee Approved

This data standard provides a standard code and definition for expressing the fire intensity during the initial response. [validated: 7/6/2009]

Point of Origin Land Owner Kind & Category Data Standard FRSC Fire Reporting Subcommittee Approved

This data standard adopts the NWCG Land Owner Kind & Category data standard for identifying the owner at the point of origin at the time of an incident. [validated: 8/15/2008]

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Comment on a proposed data standard

When a new or revised data standard is ready for review and comment, it will have a status of Proposed. Submit your feedback to the Data Standards and Terminology Board.

Request for a new or revised standard

Requests for the development of a new data standard, or for changes to a current standard, may be submitted on a Request form

Download the User Guide and other reference materials

The User Guide for Development and Maintenance of NWCG Data Standards, PMS 938, explains the processes for developing and maintaining both NWCG data element and geospatial data layer standards.

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NWCG Latest Announcements

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions

Date: April 9, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
RMC Member Eric Fransted

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) serves as the position steward for all Safety Officer incident positions and continues to improve position standards, training, and naming conventions. The implementation of Complex Incident Management (CIM) required changes to position titles. RMC collaborated with the NWCG Incident Position Standards Committee (IPSC) to propose and implement these updates. 

References:

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions 

NWCG Position Catalog

Updated, NWCG Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination, PMS 412

Date: April 8, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Wildland Fire Investigation Subcommittee

PMS 412 provides guidance for wildland fire investigations. This guide outlines recommended procedures, practices, techniques, and methods to promote a systematic approach. The last update to this publication was in 2016.

References:

NWCG Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination PMS 412

Updated NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508

Date: March 31, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Airtanker Base Operations Unit

The updated NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations (SABO), PMS 508 standardizes operations and procedures at interagency airtanker bases to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations in support of interagency goals and objectives.

References:

NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508

WFSTAR 2025 Core Component Module Package and 2024 Fire Year in Review Now Available

Date: March 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Joe Schindel at mschindel@blm.gov
 

The 2025 Core Component Module Package for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) and the 2024 Fire Year in Review are now available on the NWCG website. The 2025 Core Component Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

References:

2025 Core Component Module Package

2024 Fire Year in Review Module