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RT-341, GIS Specialist for Incident Management Annual Refresher (Online)

Course Title
GIS Specialist for Incident Management Annual Refresher (Online)
Training Required For
GISS 310-1 Training Path 01
Version Date

2024

Course Number
RT-341
Course Description

RT-341, GIS Specialist for Incident Management Annual Refresher does not teach ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro) functionality or concepts. As GIS professionals, students must have expertise using ArcGIS technology and should come to the class already proficient at managing/editing geospatial data (geodatabases), spatial analysis, and map production using ArcGIS Pro software. Students are expected to already have Geographic Information System Specialist (GISS) knowledge, skills, and abilities. The RT-341 course goal is to prepare a GISS or GISS-T for an assignment in the current fire season. RT-341 is required for the GISS position (qualified or trainee) to maintain currency.

Course Objective

Adhering to the NWCG Standards for Geospatial Operations (GeoOps), PMS 936 for incident file naming and directory organization, symbology, map elements, map standards, and documentation.

Format
Self-Directed (Online)
Special Delivery Considerations

RT-341 is Self-Directed (Online) training developed by the national GISS training cadre and hosted in the Wildland Fire Learning Portal.

Software
Concurrent Use or Single-use ArcGIS Pro (fire season-approved version) Advanced license installation. License must be Authorized to Work Offline.
FTP client software (examples: FileZilla,WinSCP).

System Credentials
NIFC ArcGIS Online Organization. Qualified GISS should have the NIFC Data Manager role and GISS trainees should have the NIFC Training or NIFC Data Publisher role.
iNAP account with access to NIFC FTP.
FireNet named user account

Business Steward
IMC Integration Management Committee
Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable

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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

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RMC Memorandum 26-02: SAFENET Modernization and SafeNetX Launch

Date:  June 25, 2026
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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

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Date:  June 12, 2026
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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

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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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