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PMS 448

NWCG Standards for Fire Equipment Storage and Refurbishing, PMS 448

Read the Introduction for more information on these standards, including where to direct comments, questions, and recommendations. As new items are introduced, current items are discontinued, and/or health and safety issues arise, these standards will be revised to provide updated information. Sort by Update Date to view recent changes.

Item NFES Number Sort descending Category Updated
Adapter – 1” NPSH-F,(11 1/2 TPI) TO 1” NH-M(8 TPI) 000003 Water Handling 2017-05
Adapter – 1” NH-F,(9 TPI) TO 1” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI) 000004 Water Handling 2017-05
Adapter –1 1/2" NH-F, (9 TPI) TO 1 1/2” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI) 000006 Water Handling 2017-05
Adapter – 1 1/2” NPSH-F, (11 1/2 TPI) TO 1 1/2” NH-M (9TPI) 000007 Water Handling 2017-05
Reducer – 1 1/2” NH-F (9 TPI) TO 1” NH-M (8 TPI) 000009 Water Handling 2017-05
Reducer – 1 1/2” NH-F (9 TPI) TO 1” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI) 000010 Water Handling 2017-05
Puller – Fencepost 000011 Miscellaneous 2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Cloth, Washable, 3 lb. Fill 000022 Clothing 2017-05
Nozzle – Twin Tip, Combination, 1” NPSH-F 000024 Water Handling 2024-05
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight 000044 Cordura 2018-03
Chaps Protective, Summer Weight 32" Long 000045 Cordura 2022-05
Clamp – Hose, Shut-off, 1" - 1 1/2" Hoses 000046 Water Handling 2017-05
Cot – Folding, 12 oz Cover, 3½’ x 6½’ 000053 Camp 2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Cold Weather, X-long 000058 Clothing 2017-05
Fly – Plastic, Tent, 16’ X 24’ with 10 Guy Ropes 000070 Camp 2018-03
Tent – 2 Person 000077 Camp 2022-05
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight 36" Long 000078 Cordura 2022-05
Pole – Upright, Adjustable 000083 Camp 2017-05
Tent – Wall, 14’ X 16’, Without Poles 000084 Camp 2017-05
Pole – Ridge, 16’ 000089 Camp 2022-05
Tank – Collapsible, 1200 GL (4542.5L), Free Standing 000090 Water Handling 2021-05
Tip – Nozzle, Straight Stream, 1/8” NH 000094 Water Handling 2017-05
Helmet – Safety, Plastic, w/Chin Strap 000109 PPE 2018-03
Fuel Line Assembly – ¼” X 5’ w/fittings 000113 Fuel Handling 2017-05
Hose – Cotton Synthetic Jacket, 1 1/2” NH X 3’, Rubber Lined 000114 Water Handling 2024-05
Hose – Suction, 1 1/2” NH X 10’, Rubber 000115 Water Handling 2018-03
Pump – Fire, Portable, Lightweight, 2 Cycle 000124 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Cold Weather 000128 Clothing 2023-06
Nozzle – Garden Hose, 3/4” NH, Adjustable 000136 Water Handling 2024-05
Nozzle – Plastic, 60 GPM, 1 1/2” NH-F X 4 3/4” Long 000137 Water Handling 2024-05
Nozzle – Plastic, 35 GPM, 1” NPSH-F 000138 Water Handling 2024-05
Pulaski – w/Plastic Sheath 000146 Tools 2018-03
Pump – Fire, Portable, High Pressure w/Fuel Line 000148 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – Barrel, For 55 GL Drum 000149 Fuel Handling 2021-05
Chaps – Protective, Summer Weight 40" Long 000150 Cordura 2022-05
Pump – Trombone, Backpack, Single Action 000151 Water Handling 2022-05
Chainsaw – 20" - 24" Bar 000159 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Shovel – with Plastic Sheath, Size #1 000171 Tools 2018-03
Increaser - 1 1/2'' NH-F TO 2 1/2'' IP-M 000204 Water Handling 2017-05
Spout – Gas, Flexible, 16”, Steel 000210 Fuel Handling 2017-05
Valve – Foot, 1 1/2” NH-F w/Strainer 000212 Water Handling 2024-05
Tank – Gasoline, 5 GL (18.9L), Pump Adapted 000218 Fuel Handling 2021-05
Valve – Automatic Check and Bleeder 1 1/2” NH-F 000228 Water Handling 2024-05
Valve – Pressure Relief, 1 1/2” NH-F 000229 Water Handling 2017-05
Tee – Hoseline, w/Valve, 1 1/2” NH-F X 1 1/2” NH-M X 1” NPSH-M 000230 Water Handling 2024-05
Valve – Wye, Gated, 1 1/2” NH-F X 1 1/2” NH-M X 1 1/2” NH-M 000231 Water Handling 2024-05
Torch – Drip, 1 1/4 GL (4.7L) Capacity 000241 Fuel Handling 2023-06
Pump – Fire, Portable, Lightweight Backpack, 2 Cycle 000253 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Valve – Wye, Gated, 1” NPSH-F X 1” NPSH-M X 1” NPSH-M 000259 Water Handling 2024-05
Bag – Tent, personal gear pack 000281 Camp 2017-05
Swivel – Cargo, 6000 lb. Capacity 000286 Aviation 2017-05
Harness – Chest, Fire Shelter 000294 Miscellaneous 2017-05
McLeod – 11” Wide w/Plastic Sheath 000296 Tools 2018-03
Extinguisher – Fire, 20A:120BC, 20 lbs. (9.1L) 000307 Miscellaneous 2018-03
Can – 1 GL (3.8L), Gas, Safety, Vented 000350 Fuel Handling 2018-04
Axe – Boy's Single Bit, 24" Handle, w/Sheath 000352 Tools 2017-05
Leadline – Helicopter, External Loads, 6,000 lbs. 000380 Aviation 2017-05
Axe – 3-5lb., 26" Straight Handle w/Sheath 000383 Tools 2017-05
Regulator – Water Pressure, R.V.,40-50 PSI, 3/4” M/F-H Brass 000402 Water Handling 2017-05
Increaser – 1” NPSH-F (11 1/2 TPI) TO 1 1/2” NH-M (9 TPI) 000416 Water Handling 2017-05
Reducer – 2” NPSH-F (11 1/2 TPI) TO 1 1/2” NH-M (9 TPI) 000417 Water Handling 2017-05
Reducer – 1 1/2” NPSH-F (11 1/2 TPI) TO 1” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI) 000418 Water Handling 2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, 72 GL, Non-Potable 000426 Water Handling 2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, Suppression, 55 GL 000437 Water Handling 2017-05
Strainer – Fish, 100 GPM 000440 Water Handling 2023-06
Blanket – Bed, Wool, 66" x 84" 000441 Camp 2017-05
Net – Cargo, 15’X 15’, 6,000 lb. Capacity 000458 Aviation 2021-05
Kit – Coffee Heating 000480 Kits 2017-05
Tank – Propane, Fuel, LPG, 20 lb.Tank (5GL) 000491 Camp 2024-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000501 Clothing 2022-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000507 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000508 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000509 Clothing 2017-05
Shirt – Fire, Small, Long 000511 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, XX-Large, Long 000512 Clothing 2021-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000514 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000517 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000518 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000519 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000521 Clothing 2017-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Small 000522 Clothing 2021-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000525 Clothing 2017-05
Swivel – Cargo, 3000 lb. Capacity 000526 Aviation 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000527 Clothing 2017-05
Leadline – 12’, 3000 lb. Capacity 000528 Aviation 2017-05
Net – Cargo, 12’ X 12’, Polypropylene, 3000 lbs. Capacity 000531 Aviation 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000539 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000545 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000546 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000547 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 48, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000548 Clothing 2017-05
Kit – Shelter, 20’ Octagon 000549 Kits 2017-05
Chest – Ice 48 QT. 000557 Camp 2018-03
Cord – Extension, 50' AWG, 12/3 Wire 000560 Camp 2018-03
Cord – Light, 50', with Multiple Light Sockets, AWG, 12/3 Wire 000563 Camp 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 48, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000567 Clothing 2017-05
Tank – Collapsible, 3000 GL (11,356.2L) 000568 Water Handling 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Medium, Long 000569 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, XX-Large 000570 Clothing 2021-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000572 Clothing 2017-05
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Task Group Volunteers Needed to Update the Property Loss or Damage Report, OF 289

Date: February 5, 2025
Contact: Julie Bennett, Incident Business Committee Chair

The Incident Business Committee (IBC) is requesting volunteers for a new task group to revise the 1981 version of the Property Loss or Damage Report, OF 289 and create an incident replacement job aid. The volunteers may be recruited from within or outside the Geographic Area Incident Business Committees.

References:

IBC Memorandum 25-02

IBC Correspondence

2025 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

Date: February 4, 2025
Contact: Incident and Position Standards Committee

The NWCG Incident and Position Standards Committee has updated the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1. 

These updates address changes to incident position names and requirements for qualification, training, and experience. Updates related to the implementation of Complex Incident Management (CIM) are also included.  

The NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308 has also been updated to reflect the recent changes.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308

NWCG Memo: 2025-01 January 2025 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Positions Qualifications, PMS 310-1

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 25-001 Non-specification fire shelters

Date: January 15, 2025
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 25-001 Non-specification fire shelters. Non-specification fire shelters claiming to meet Forest Service (FS) fire shelter specification 5100-606 were first found in February of 2023. As of September 2024, non-specification shelters are again being advertised and sold on the open market.

This Safety Warning outlines details and recommended procedures to purchase FS specification shelters made with materials and components that meet performance criteria and toxicity testing requirements outlined in FS Specification 5100-606. 

For additional information on identifying non-specification shelters, please view ETC Safety Warning 23-01.

References:

ETC Safety Warning 25-001: Non-specification fire shelters

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee

ETC Safety Warning 23-01

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Awards

Date: January 14, 2025
Contact: Leadership Committee

The NWCG Leadership Committee has awarded the 2023 Paul Gleason “Lead By Example” awards to individuals in the categories of Initiative and Innovation, Mentoring and Teamwork, and Motivation and Vision, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to the awardees:

  • Sam Bowen, Superintendent of the Mark Twain Veteran Crew with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Greg Titus, Zone Fire Management Officer for the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • Renae Crippen, Manager of the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Eric Carlson, Instructor with OMNA International.

References:

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Interview with Paul Gleason