NWCG Training Course Catalog and Index

NWCG Training Course Catalog

NWCG training courses contain the curriculum designed to support the incident position qualification requirements contained in the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1. Delivery of NWCG courses is guided by the NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1.

The NWCG Course Catalog is displayed on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP).

Distribution

Instructor-Led Training

Instructor-led training course materials are distributed in several ways. The majority of NWCG course material is available for download from the NWCG Course Catalog on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. Some course material is available for order from the NFES Catalog – Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2. The materials for a small number of NWCG courses have limited distribution managed by course steering committees

Online Training

Online training material (including the online component of blended courses) is available through Learning Management Systems (LMSs). The Wildland Fire Learning Portal hosts the majority of NWCGs online training materials. Some NWCG online courses are also available from other agency LMSs, such as the National Fire Administration NFA Online.

Training Course Index and Data

The NWCG Data Management Committee and the NWCG Training Program maintain the information associated with NWCG training courses.

The following table is a view of the Training Index, housed within the NWCG Training Course Index and managed through the TopBraid EDG Explorer platform, the authoritative source for NWCG training course information.

Course Number (Show More Course Details)	Course Title	Version Date	Format (Delivery Method)	Steward
D-105	Entry Level Dispatcher	N/A	N/A	N/A
D-110	Expanded Dispatch Recorder (ILT)	2026	Instructor Led	IMC Integration Management Committee
D-111	Entry Level Dispatcher	N/A	N/A	N/A
D-310	Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (ILT)	2025	Instructor Led	IMC Integration Management Committee
D-311	Initial Attack Dispatcher (ILT)	2005	Instructor Led	IMC Integration Management Committee
D-312	Aircraft Dispatcher (ILT)	2009	Instructor Led	IMC Integration Management Committee
D-510	Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	IMC Integration Management Committee
FI-110	Wildland Fire Observations & Origin Scene Protection for First Responders (ILT)	2021	Instructor Led	PIC Public Information Management Committee
FI-110	Wildland Fire Observations & Origin Scene Protection for First Responders (ILT/Online)	N/A	N/A	PIC Public Information Management Committee
FI-110	Wildland Fire Observations & Origin Scene Protection for First Responders (Online)	2024	Self-Directed (Online)	PIC Public Information Management Committee
FI-210	Wildland Fire Origin & Cause Determination (ILT)	2016	Instructor Led	PIC Public Information Management Committee
FI-310	Wildland Fire Investigation: Case Development (ILT)	2011	Instructor Led	PIC Public Information Management Committee
G-131	Wildland Training (FFT1) for Structural Firefighters (ILT)	2008	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
G-231	Wildland Training (ENGB) for Structural Firefighters (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
G-330	Wildland Training (STEN) for Structural Firefighters (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
L-180	Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (ILT)	2008	Instructor Led	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
L-180	Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (ILT/Online/Spanish)	N/A	N/A	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
L-180	Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (Online)	2014	Self-Directed (Online)	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
L-180	Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (Spanish)	2008	Spanish	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
L-280	Followership to Leadership (ILT)	2025	Instructor Led	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
L-380	Fireline Leadership (ILT)	2026	Instructor Led	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
L-381	Incident Leadership (ILT)	2022	Instructor Led	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
L-480	Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service (ILT)	2015	Instructor Led	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
L-481	Advanced Leadership for Command & General Staff (ILT)	2015	Instructor Led	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
L-580	Leadership is Action (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
M-280	Resource Advisor	2025	Instructor Led	CMC Command Management Committee
M-410	Facilitative Instructor (ILT)	2013	Instructor Led	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
M-580	Fire in Ecosystem Management (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
M-581	Fire Program Management	N/A	Instructor Led	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
M-582	Fire Program Management	N/A	Blended	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
P-101	Fire Prevention Education 1 (ILT)	2006	Instructor Led	PIC Public Information Management Committee
P-301	Fire Prevention Education 2 (ILT)	2010	Instructor Led	PIC Public Information Management Committee
P-310	Fire Prevention Education Team Member (ILT)	2021	Instructor Led	PIC Public Information Management Committee
P-410	Fire Prevention Education Team Leader (ILT)	2008	Instructor Led	PIC Public Information Management Committee
RT-130	Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (ILT)	2024	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
RT-273	Single Engine Air Tanker Manager Workshop (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	AMC Aviation Management Committee
RT-300	Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Refresher (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
RT-340	HRSP Refresher Workshop (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	CMC Command Management Committee
RT-341	GIS Specialist for Incident Management Annual Refresher (Online)	2024	Self-Directed (Online)	IMC Integration Management Committee
RT-372	Helicopter Manager Workshop (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	AMC Aviation Management Committee
RT-373	Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Incident Operations Refresher (OLT)	N/A	Online Training	AMC Aviation Management Committee
RT-378	Air Tactical Group Supervisor Refresher (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	AMC Aviation Management Committee
RX-300	Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (ILT)	2023	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
RX-310	Introduction to Fire Effects (ILT)	2017	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
RX-410	Smoke Management Techniques (ILT)	2003	Instructor Led	SRC Safety/Risk Management Committee
RX-510	Advanced Fire Effects (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-110	Basic Wildland Fire Orientation (Online)	2022	Self-Directed (Online)	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-112	Introduction to Chainsaw Operations (Blended)	2025	Blended	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-130	Firefighter Training (Blended)	2025	Blended	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-130	Firefighter Training (Blended/ILT/Spanish)	N/A	N/A	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-130	Firefighter Training (ILT)	2021	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-130	Firefighter Training (Spanish)	2021	Spanish	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-131	Firefighter Type 1 (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-190	Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (ILT)	2020	Instructor Led	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-190	Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (ILT/Online/Spanish)	N/A	N/A	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-190	Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (Online)	2023	Self-Directed (Online)	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-190	Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (Spanish)	2020	Spanish	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-200	Initial Attack Incident Commander (ILT)	2006	Instructor Led	CMC Command Management Committee
S-203	Introduction to Incident Information (ILT)	2008	Instructor Led	PIC Public Information Management Committee
S-204	Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers (Online)	2025	Self-Directed (Online)	SRC Safety/Risk Management Committee
S-211	Portable Pumps and Water Use (ILT)	2012	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-212	Intermediate Faller (OLT)	2026	Self-Directed (Online)	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-212	Wildland Fire Chainsaws (ILT)	2012	Instructor Led	Hazard Tree and Felling Subcommittee HTTFS
S-215	Fire Operations in Wildland Urban Interface (ILT)	2013	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-219	Firing Operations (Blended)	2025	Blended	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-229	Single Resource Boss (OLT)	2026	Online Training	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-230	Crew Boss (Single Resource) (Blended)	2023	Blended	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-231	Engine Boss (Single Resource) (Blended)	2012	Blended	IOSC Incident Operations Subcommittee
S-231	Engine Boss (Single Resource) (ILT)	2026	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-236	Heavy Equipment Boss (Single Resource) (ILT)	2013	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-244	Field Observer (ILT)	2007	Instructor Led	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-245	Display Processor (ILT)	2007	Instructor Led	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-248	Status/Check-in Recorder (ILT)	2006	Instructor Led	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-258	Incident Communications Technician (ILT)	2022	Instructor Led	LMC Logistic and Equipment Management Committee
S-260	Interagency Incident Business Management (ILT)	2014	Instructor Led	FBC Finance/Business Management Committee
S-260	Interagency Incident Business Management (ILT/Online)	N/A	N/A	FBC Finance/Business Management Committee
S-260	Interagency Incident Business Management (Online)	2014	Self-Directed (Online)	FBC Finance/Business Management Committee
S-261	Applied Interagency Incident Business Management (ILT)	2014	Instructor Led	FBC Finance/Business Management Committee
S-262	Incident Contractor Project Inspector (ILT)	2016	Instructor Led	FBC Finance/Business Management Committee
S-270	Basic Air Operations (ILT)	2011	Instructor Led	AMC Aviation Management Committee
S-271	Helicopter Crewmember (Blended)	2025	Blended	AMC Aviation Management Committee
S-271	Helicopter Crewmember (ILT)	2010	Instructor Led	Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee IHOPS
S-273	Single Engine Airtanker Manager (Blended)	2011	Blended	AMC Aviation Management Committee
S-290	Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended)	2025	Blended	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-290	Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (ILT)	2007	Instructor Led	Fire Behavior Subcommittee FBSC
S-290	Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (ILT/Online)	N/A	N/A	Fire Behavior Subcommittee FBSC
S-290	Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Online)	2010	Self-Directed (Online)	Fire Behavior Subcommittee FBSC
S-300	Extended Attack Incident Commander (ILT)	2008	Instructor Led	CMC Command Management Committee
S-320	Introduction to Incident Management Teams (Blended)	2025	Blended	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
S-330	Task Force/Strike Team Leader (ILT)	2014	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-339	Division/Group Supervisor (ILT)	2015	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-340	Human Resouce Specialist (ILT)	2011	Instructor Led	CMC Command Management Committee
S-341	GIS Specialist for Incident Management (Blended)	2024	Blended	IMC Integration Management Committee
S-354	Facilities Unit Leader (ILT)	2009	Instructor Led	LMC Logistic and Equipment Management Committee
S-355	Ground Support Unit Leader (ILT)	2000	Instructor Led	LMC Logistic and Equipment Management Committee
S-357	Food Unit Leader (ILT)	2008	Instructor Led	LMC Logistic and Equipment Management Committee
S-358	Communications Unit Leader (ILT)	2008	Instructor Led	LMC Logistic and Equipment Management Committee
S-359	Medical Unit Leader (Blended)	2025	Blended	SRC Safety/Risk Management Committee
S-371	Helibase Manager (ILT)	2007	Instructor Led	AMC Aviation Management Committee
S-372	Helicopter Management (ILT)	2009	Instructor Led	AMC Aviation Management Committee
S-373	Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Incident Operations (ILT)	2018	Instructor Led	AMC Aviation Management Committee
S-375	Air Support Group Supervisor (ILT)	2006	Instructor Led	AMC Aviation Management Committee
S-378	Aerial Supervision (ILT)	2009	Instructor Led	AMC Aviation Management Committee
S-390	Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended)	2025	Blended	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-404	Safety Officer (ILT)	2013	Instructor Led	SRC Safety/Risk Management Committee
S-420	Command & General Staff (ILT)	2020	Instructor Led	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
S-430	Operations Section Chief (ILT)	2006	Instructor Led	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-440	Planning Section Chief (ILT)	2001	Instructor Led	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-443	Infrared Interpreter for Incident Management (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	IMC Integration Management Committee
S-445	Incident Training Specialist (ILT)	2009	Instructor Led	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-470	Air Operations Branch Director (ILT)	2013	Instructor Led	AMC Aviation Management Committee
S-481	Incident Business Advisor (ILT)	2014	Instructor Led	FBC Finance/Business Management Committee
S-482	Strategic Operational Planning (Blended)	2015	Blended	OMC Operations Management Committee
S-490	Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended)	2026	Blended	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-491	Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System (ILT)	2015	Instructor Led	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-495	Geospatial Fire Analysis (Blended)	N/A	Blended	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-520	Advanced Incident Management (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
S-590	Advanced Fire Behavior Interpretation (Blended)	N/A	Blended	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-591	Advanced National Fire Danger Rating System (Blended)	N/A	Blended	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
S-620	Area Command (ILT)	N/A	Instructor Led	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
X-900	Investigating Power Line Caused Wildfires (ILT)	2013	Instructor Led	PIC Public Information Management Committee
X-900	Investigating Power Line Caused Wildfires (ILT/Online)	2013	N/A	PIC Public Information Management Committee
X-900	Investigating Power Line Caused Wildfires (Online)	2013	Self-Directed (Online)	PIC Public Information Management Committee
X-901	Firefighter Math (Online)	N/A	Self-Directed (Online)	PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
X-902	Investigating Railroad Caused Wildfires (Online)	N/A	Self-Directed (Online)	PIC Public Information Management Committee
X-903	Mountain Flying Training (Online)	2013	Self-Directed (Online)	AMC Aviation Management Committee
X-904	Working with ESF #4 on Stafford Act Incidents Command & General Staff (Online)	N/A	Self-Directed (Online)	QMC Qualifications Management Committee
X-905	Working with ESF #4 on Stafford Act Incidents Incident Resources (Online)	N/A	Self-Directed (Online)	QMC Qualifications Management Committee

NWCG Latest Announcements

2025 Paul Gleason Award Winners Announced

Date: August 13, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: Leadership Development Subcommittee

The NWCG Qualifications Management Committee (QMC) and Leadership Development Subcommittee (LDSC) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Paul Gleason "Lead By Example" awards. Award categories include Initiative and Innovation, Mentoring and Teamwork, and Motivation and Vision.

Congratulations to the awardees:

Hunter Bell, U.S. Forest Service — Initiative and Innovation
Shannon Deane, U.S. Wildland Fire Service— Initiative and Innovation
Chris Delaney, U.S. Wildland Fire Service — Motivation and Vision
Sean Peterson, U.S. Forest Service — Mentoring and Teamwork

References:

Paul Gleason Lead By Example Award

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP)

Leadership Development Subcommittee

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

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