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P-101, Fire Prevention Education 1 (ILT)

Course Title
Fire Prevention Education 1 (ILT)
Version Date

2006

Previous Certification Dates

1997-03
1987-01

Course Number
P-101
Other Training Which Supports
PETM Fire Prevention Education Team Member
Course Description

This course was developed as part of a multi-course national curriculum covering wildfire prevention and is designed to enhance basic skill and knowledge of personnel assigned responsibilities for wildfire prevention.The course was significantly revised and updated in 2007 but it was not recertified.

Course Objective

Wildland Fire Prevention Administration

Format
Instructor Led
Special Delivery Considerations

Course materials no longer available for this course are as follows. Coordinators and instructors be prepared to amend your course delivery without these items as they are referenced in the Instructors Guide and Student Workbook.

Unit 2:
PMS-469 Wildfire Prevention, Sign and Poster Guide
PMS-453 Wildfire Prevention, Conducting School Programs Guide
Unit 3:
Video: "Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignitions"
Video: "Home Improvement: A Firewise Approach"
Video: "Utah Living with Fire"
Video: "Making a Home Firewise"

Business Steward
PIC Public Information Management Committee
Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Class Size Recommendations

24

Class Size Recommendations

24

Special Cadre Considerations

Instructors must have a wide range of wildfire prevention experience to facilitate group and class interaction and discussion.
See NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1, Instructor Standards for more information.

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2026 Week of Remembrance

Date:  June 30, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: 6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2026 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on past incidents from 2016 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

References:

2026 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

RMC Memorandum 26-02: SAFENET Modernization and SafeNetX Launch

Date:  June 25, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) is pleased to announce the launch of SafeNetX, the modernized safety reporting system now available to the wildland fire community. Effective June 15, 2026, SafeNetX enables reporting of unsafe, unhealthy, near-miss, and high-risk operations across wildland fire, all-hazard incidents, training, and related work environments.

SafeNetX is the result of a multi-agency modernization effort led by RMC, which began evaluating improvements to the legacy SAFENET system in 2021. To learn more, read the full RMC memorandum in the links provided.

References:

SafeNetX

RMC Safety Memorandum 26-02: SAFENET Modernization and SafeNet X Launch

2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Date:  June 12, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Emergency Medical Committee

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) announces the recipients of the 2025 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards. EMC annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community. These awards are well deserved.

References:

2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Emergency Medical Committee

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Book Now Available for RAMP

Date:  June 12, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Airtanker Base Operations Unit

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Ramp Manager (RAMP).

The Performance Support Package for this position was developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization 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, scheduled for release in January 2027.

References:

NWCG Ramp Manager Position Page

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