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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 Category Updated Sort descending
Tip – Applicator, 15 GPM 000736 Water Handling 2017-05
Valve – Shut Off, Zinc, Ball, 3/4” NH 000738 Water Handling 2017-05
Valve – Shut Off, Brass, Ball, 3/4” NH 000835 Water Handling 2017-05
Valve – Shut Off, 1 1/2” 001207 Water Handling 2017-05
Valve – Shut Off, 1” 001201 Water Handling 2017-05
Valve – Pressure Relief, 1 1/2” NH-F 000229 Water Handling 2017-05
Valve – Foot, 2” NPSH, w/Strainer 000906 Water Handling 2017-05
Tip – Nozzle, Straight Stream, 1/4” NH, For 1” Nozzle 000737 Water Handling 2017-05
Tip – Nozzle, Straight Stream, 1/8” NH 000094 Water Handling 2017-05
Tip – Nozzle, Straight Stream, 3/8” NH, For 1” Nozzle 000638 Water Handling 2017-05
Tip – Nozzle, Straight Stream, 3/16” NH, For 1” Nozzle 000637 Water Handling 2017-05
Tip – Nozzle, Fog, 5-7 GPM NH, for 1” Nozzle 000636 Water Handling 2017-05
Tip – Nozzle, Fog, 2-4 GPM NH, for 1” Nozzle 000635 Water Handling 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000507 Clothing 2017-05
Tip – Applicator, 3 GPM 000735 Water Handling 2017-05
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 36” Inseam 002845 Clothing 2017-05
Tent – Wall, 14’ X 16’, Without Poles 000084 Camp 2017-05
Tee – Hoseline, w/Cap & Chain, 1” NPSH-F X 1” NPSH-M X 3/4” NH-M 001809 Water Handling 2017-05
Tank – Snap, 1500 GL 007700 Water Handling 2017-05
Tank – Snap, 1000 GL 007614 Water Handling 2017-05
Tank – Folding, 1500 GL (5678.1L), w/Frame 000664 Water Handling 2017-05
Tank – Folding, 1000 GL (3785.4L) w/Frame 000661 Water Handling 2017-05
Tank – Dip, 15,000 GL (Heliwell) 000669 Water Handling 2017-05
Leadline – 12’, 3000 lb. Capacity 000528 Aviation 2017-05
Table – Folding 002698 Camp 2017-05
Fuel Line Assembly – ¼” X 5’ w/fittings 000113 Fuel Handling 2017-05
Container – 1 Liter, Fuel, Aluminum, Red Finish 001535 Fuel Handling 2017-05
Chainsaw – 20" - 24" Bar 000159 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Cord – Extension, 100" AWG, 12/3 Wire 001172 Camp 2017-05
Cord – Light, 50', with Multiple Light Sockets, AWG, 12/3 Wire 000563 Camp 2017-05
Cot – Folding, 12 oz Cover, 3½’ x 6½’ 000053 Camp 2017-05
Clamp – Hose, Shut-off, 1" - 1 1/2" Hoses 000046 Water Handling 2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, 270 GL, Non-Potable 006017 Water Handling 2017-05
Fence – Barricade, Plastic, 4’ X 100’ 000608 Kits 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 48, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000548 Clothing 2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, 72 GL, Non-Potable 000426 Water Handling 2017-05
Fly – Tent, Type II, 9’ x 10’ 001521 Camp 2017-05
Food – Meals Ready to Eat (MRE’S) 001842 Miscellaneous 2017-05
Swivel – Cargo, 6000 lb. Capacity 000286 Aviation 2017-05
Generator – Gasoline Engine, 3 to 6 KW w/Ground Rod 000709 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Harness – Chest, Fire Shelter 000294 Miscellaneous 2017-05
Headlamp – Firefighters, LED 000718 Miscellaneous 2017-05
Heater – Propane, 20# Tank Mounted 006139 Camp 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 48, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000567 Clothing 2017-05
Axe – 3-5lb., 26" Straight Handle w/Sheath 000383 Tools 2017-05
Bag – Slingable, Water, 360 GL, Non-Potable 006021 Water Handling 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000514 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000572 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000509 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000508 Clothing 2017-05
Reducer – 1 1/2” NH-F (9 TPI) TO 1” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI) 000010 Water Handling 2017-05
Pump – Fire, Portable, Lightweight, 2 Cycle 000124 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – Fire, Portable, Lightweight Backpack, 2 Cycle 000253 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – Portable, Lightweight, 4 Cycle 006000 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – Fire, Portable, High Pressure w/Fuel Line 000148 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – 1½” Floating, Waterous 007646 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – 1½” Multiquip, 5.5 HP 007647 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – 2½”, 6.5 –13HP, Centrifugal 007648 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – Portable, Wick-250 007650 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – Volume, Trash 2” 000683 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Pump – Volume, Trash 3” 001222 Small Engine Equipment 2017-05
Rack – Collapsible 000659 Tools 2017-05
Reducer – 1 1/2” NH-F (9 TPI) TO 1” NH-M (8 TPI) 000009 Water Handling 2017-05
Puller – Fencepost 000011 Miscellaneous 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
Reducer – 3” NPSH-F TO 2 1/2” NH-M 000685 Water Handling 2017-05
Reducer – 1” NPSH-F (11 1/2 TPI) TO 3/4” NH-M (11 1/2 TPI) 000733 Water Handling 2017-05
Reducer – 2 1/2” NPSH-F, 1 1/2” NH-M 002229 Water Handling 2017-05
Reducer – 2 1/2” NH-F, 1 1/2” NH-M 002230 Water Handling 2017-05
Regulator – Water Pressure, R.V.,40-50 PSI, 3/4” M/F-H Brass 000402 Water Handling 2017-05
Shelter – Practice (Shelter Only), M-2002 002679 PPE 2017-05
Shelter – Practice - Complete, M2002 002678 PPE 2017-05
Case – Fire Shelter, M2002, Carrying 000927 PPE 2017-05
Liner – Fire Shelter, M2002, Carrying Case 000928 PPE 2017-05
Case – Carrying, Fire Shelter M2002, PRACTICE ONLY, Orange 002680 PPE 2017-05
Swivel – Cargo, 3000 lb. Capacity 000526 Aviation 2017-05
Swatter – Fire 001868 Tools 2017-05
Spout – Gas, Flexible, 16”, Steel 000210 Fuel Handling 2017-05
Shroud – Face & Neck, Wildland Firefighter's 001274 PPE 2017-05
Bag – Polyvinyl - Practice Fire Shelter, M2002 002681 PPE 2017-05
Kit – First Aid, 10-person, Belt 001143 Kits 2017-05
Kit – First Aid, Type III, 24-person 001604 Kits 2017-05
Kit – Shelter, 20’ Octagon 000549 Kits 2017-05
Ladder – Step, 8’ Fiberglass 000586 Camp 2017-05
Leadline – Helicopter, External Loads, 6,000 lbs. 000380 Aviation 2017-05
Litter – S.K.E.D 001670 Medical 2017-05
Net – Cargo, 12’ X 12’, Polypropylene, 3000 lbs. Capacity 000531 Aviation 2017-05
Adapter – 1” NPSH-F,(11 1/2 TPI) TO 1” NH-M(8 TPI) 000003 Water Handling 2017-05
Shelter – Practice, Large (Shelter Only), M2002 002798 PPE 2017-05
Shelter – Practice, Large, Complete, M2002 002799 PPE 2017-05
Increaser - 1 1/2'' NH-F TO 2 1/2'' IP-M 000204 Water Handling 2017-05
Coupling – Double Female, 3/4" GHT 007618 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
Adapter – 1” NH-F,(9 TPI) TO 1” NPSH-M (11 1/2 TPI) 000004 Water Handling 2017-05
Net – Cargo, 10’X10’, 300 LB Capacity, Lightweight 000795 Aviation 2017-05
Nozzle – Plastic, Fire Foam, 8 GPM 000627 Water Handling 2017-05
Nozzle – Fire Foam, 1 1/2” NH, 16 GPM, Plastic 000628 Water Handling 2017-05
Nozzle – Fire Foam, 1 1/2” NH, 30 GPM, Plastic 000629 Water Handling 2017-05
Pole – Upright, Adjustable 000083 Camp 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