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NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents. Click on a title below for description, delivery information, access to materials, and other pertinent information.

Training by category:
Aviation | Command | Dispatch | Finance | Investigation | Leadership | Logistics | Management | Operations | Planning | Prescribed Fire | Prevention

Non-IQCS courses including Firefighter Math, Investigating Railroad Caused Wildfires, Mountain Flying Training, Working with ESF #4 on Stafford Act Incidents: Command & General Staff, and Working with ESF #4 on Stafford Act Incidents: Incident Resources, are also available.

Use the search window to locate online courses, blended courses, or courses with pre-course work.

Instructor-Led Courses Available For Download

These courses are designed for instructor-led delivery. This enables dynamic, face-to-face, interaction among students and experienced practitioners, and enhances the learning experience. Instructors intending to deliver these courses should download the course materials. Those using the Wildland Fire Learning Portal should load materials into the portal for their training sessions.

All materials from these course CD/DVD/USBs are available under the appropriate content title. While the CD/DVD/USB for these courses are no longer sold through the cache, other materials might be. Reference the NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2.

Course # Course Title Steward Required For Certification Date (Udate Date)
D-110 Expanded Dispatch Recorder NCSC 2007-07 (2023-01)
FI-110 Wildland Fire Observations & Origin Scene Protection for First Responders WFISC 2021-05
G-131 Wildland Training (FFT1) for Structural Firefighters IOSC N/A
G-231 Wildland Training (ENGB) for Structural Firefighters IOSC N/A
G-330 Wildland Training (STEN) for Structural Firefighters IOSC N/A
L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service LC STAM, FFT2, IADP, PIO3 2008-09
L-280 Followership to Leadership LC 2008-10
M-581 Fire Program Management, An Overview M581CSC N/A
P-101 Fire Prevention Education 1 CEPC 2006-12
P-310 Fire Prevention Education Team Member FPETSC 2006-12
RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) IPSC TFLD, ASGS, ATGS, COMT, CREP, CRWB, DIVS, ENGB, FAL1, FAL2, FAL3, FBAN, FELB, FEMO, FFT1, FFT2, FIRB, FOBS, HEBM, HECM, HEQB, HLCO, HMGB, ICCI, ICT1, ICT5, ICT2, ICT3, ICT4, LTAN, OPBD, OPS3, OSC1, OSC2, OSCC, PIO1, PIO2, PIO3, PIOC, PIOT, RXB1, RXB2, RXMG, RADO, SITL, SOF1, SOF2, SOFC, SOFR, SOPL, STAM, STCR, STEN, STEQ, STPS, TFLD N/A
RX-301 Prescribed Fire Implementation FMC 2009-04
RX-341 Prescribed Fire Plan Preparation FMC 2009-06
S-130 Firefighter Training IOSC STAM, FFT2, IADP, PIO3 2021-11
S-131 Firefighter Type 1 Training IOSC FFT1, ICT5 2016-10 (2020-11)
S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior FBSC STAM, FFT2, IADP, PIO3 2020-02
S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander IPSC ICT4 2006-12
S-203 Introduction to Incident Information PIOSC PIO3 2008-01
S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use IOSC 2012-03
S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws HTTFS FAL3 2012-12
S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface IOSC STCR, STEN, STEQ, TFLD 2013-06
S-230 Crew Boss (Single Resource) IOSC HMGB, CRWB, FELB, FIRB, ENGB, HEQB 2004-11
S-231 Engine Boss (Single Resource) IOSC 2012-01
S-248 Status/Check-in Recorder IPS 2006-06
S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management IBC FWBM, ATBM 2005-06
S-270 Basic Air Operations NIAC SEMG, MXMS, RAMP 2011-03
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember IHOPS HECM 2010-12
S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior FBSC CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FEMO, FIRB, HEQB, HMGB 2010-10
S-300 Extended Attack Incident Commander IPSC ICT3 2008-03
S-330 Task Force/Strike Team Leader IOSC STCR, STEN, STEQ, TFLD 2014-09
S-339 Division/Group Supervisor IOSC DIVS 2015-09
S-340 Human Resource Specialist HRSPU HRSP 2011-06
S-357 Food Unit Leader ILSC FDUL 2008-10
S-359 Medical Unit Leader IMUS MEDL 2000-03
S-371 Helibase Manager IHOPS HEBM 2007-03
S-372 Helicopter Management IHOPS HMGB 2009-03
S-378 Aerial Supervision IASS ATGS, HLCO 2009-02
S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations FBSC DIVS, ICT3, LTAN, RXB2 2007-02
S-420 Command & General Staff IPSC FSC2, ICT2, LSC2, OSC2, PIO2, PSC2, SOF2 2020-07
S-470 Air Operations Branch Director NIAC AOBD 2013-08
S-482 Strategic Operational Planning FMC SOPL 2015-06
X-900 Investigation of Powerline Caused Widland Fires WFISC 2013-04
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NWCG Latest Announcements

NWCG Training Catalog now on Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Date: April 25, 2023
Contact: NWCG Training  

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) has migrated the training catalog from the NWCG website to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) as part of our ongoing efforts to streamline processes and improve efficiency. To facilitate this transition, the training catalog remains available on www.nwcg.gov through April 2024.

Starting May 2024, the training catalog will no longer be accessible on www.nwcg.gov. However, you can still access the complete training catalog by logging in as a guest to the WFLP.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

 

NWCG Website Migration

Date: April 01, 2024
Contact: NWCG Webmaster

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group is thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to https://www.nwcg.gov, involving a comprehensive redesign of over 7,000 web pages. This enhancement is focused on improving user experience. The migration to the new NWCG website will commence on April 2, 2024, starting at noon EST and is expected to take a few hours. 

During the migration period, as the www.nwcg.gov domain-name-location updates across the Internet, you might encounter either the current or the new site depending on your location. We request your patience during this transition. If you are not redirected to the new site by April 3, 2024, we recommend clearing your browser’s cache and refreshing the page.

Please note that while navigating the revamped website, there may be instances of broken links or errors. Our dedicated web migration team has made significant efforts to minimize such issues prior to launch and will promptly address any that arise via use of analytic reports. We value your patience and understanding as we work towards enhancing your overall website experience.

WFSTAR 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Core Component Module Packages Available

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: Joe Schindel 

The 2023 Fire Year in Review module and 2024 Core Component Module Packages for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) are now available on the NWCG website. The 2024 Core Component Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

 

References:

WFSTAR 2023 Fire Year in Review module

WFSTAR 2024 Core Component Module Packages

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: NWCG

The NWCG Executive Board is privileged to share with you the 2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter. As we look into the future and navigate an incredibly complex and dynamic environment, we must remain focused on our mission while actively engaging in national conversations regarding numerous wildland fire initiatives. In 2024, we prioritize building upon our successes and committing to continuous improvement. Key priorities and considerations for this year include: 

  • Determining Core Workload
  • Ensuring Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) Success
  • Improving Efficiencies
  • Firefighter Health and Wellness
  • Engagement in National Conversations

Together we will continue to make significant strides in the challenging and vital work that lies ahead. 

 

References:

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter