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NWCG positions enable consistent and uniform performance by personnel mobilized by position under NIMS-ICS principles. The position catalog provides comprehensive information about each NWCG position, those for which NWCG establishes qualifications standards. Agency-specific positions such as those located in the Federal Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement are not included in this catalog.

Positions denoted with an asterisk (*) use the established FEMA National Qualifications System all-hazard position as the baseline for the NWCG wildland fire position.

Note: Filter all IPDs using the IPD Status column to quickly see which ones are under review.

Position Title Position Code Functional Area Steward Key Stakeholders IPD Status ID
Air Operations Branch Director AOBD Air Operations NIAC Approved 29539
Air Support Group Supervisor ASGS Air Operations NIAC Approved 29540
Air Tactical Group Supervisor ATGS Air Operations IASS Approved 29524
Aircraft Base Radio Operator ABRO Air Operations IHOPS Approved 29526
Aircraft Timekeeper ATIM Air Operations IABS Approved 33173
Airtanker Base Manager ATBM Air Operations IABS Approved 33179
Area Command Aviation Coordinator ACAC Air Operations NIAC Approved 29538
Deck Coordinator DECK Air Operations IHOPS Approved 29529
Fixed Wing Base Manager FWBM Air Operations IABS Approved 33175
Fixed Wing Parking Tender FWPT Air Operations IABS Approved 33178
Helibase Manager HEBM Air Operations IHOPS Approved 33172
Helicopter Coordinator HLCO Air Operations IASS Approved 29545
Helicopter Crewmember HECM Air Operations IHOPS Approved 29625
Helicopter Manager Single Resource HMGB Air Operations IHOPS Approved 29485
Mixmaster MXMS Air Operations IABS Approved 33176
Ramp Manager RAMP Air Operations IABS Approved 33174
Retardant Crewmember RTCM Air Operations IABS Approved 33177
Single Engine Airtanker Manager SEMG Air Operations IABS Approved 29546
Unmanned Aircraft System Data Specialist UASD Air Operations IFUASS Approved 33183
Unmanned Aircraft System Manager UASM Air Operations IFUASS Approved 33180
Unmanned Aircraft System Module Leader UASL Air Operations IFUASS --- 33181
Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot UASP Air Operations IFUASS Approved 33182
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Recipients of the 2022 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards Announced

Date: August 23, 2023
Contact: Emergency Medical Committee

 

NWCG announces the recipients of the 2022 Wildland Fire EMS Awards. The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (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. Through leadership and initiative, they made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community.

  • Kevin Knight – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Individual of the Year
  • Silver City Interagency Hotshot Crew – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Crew of the Year
  • Prescribed Fire Crew, Hoosier National Forest – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Crew of the Year
  • Scott Phillips – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Distinguished Service Award
  • Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District– Award of Excellence in Wildland Fire EMS/Rescue
  • Idaho City Hotshot Crew – Award of Excellence in Wildland Fire EMS/Rescue

References:

2022 Wildland Fire EMS Awards Announcement

Submit 2023 Nominations

Request for NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide, PMS 461, Revision Updates, Memo 23-01

Date: August 02, 2023
Contact: Patrick Morgan and Keith Mitchell

 

The IOSC is seeking requests for revisions to the IRPG. The IRPG is updated periodically to reflect current standards and to add new information as needed. The current version of the IRPG was released January 2022, and the IOSC is targeting the next version of the IRPG to be available to the field by January 2025.

All requests should be submitted by October 31, 2023, to be considered for the next version of the IRPG.

References:

Memo 23-01

IRPG Request for Change

NWCG Fire Prevention Education Team Host Unit Guide, PMS 464 and NWCG Fire Prevention Education Team Guide, PMS 474

Date: July 10, 2023
Contact: Fire Prevention Education Team Subcommittee (FPETSC)

 

Two new publications from the Fire Prevention Education Team Subcommittee (FPETSC) are now available. The NWCG Fire Prevention Education Team Host Unit Guide, PMS 464, aids the interaction between host units requesting Fire Prevention Education Teams (FPETs) and the FPET itself and second, to clarify the different aspects of logistics, operations, information, safety, and business and finance support needed for FPETs.


The NWCG Fire Prevention Education Team Guide, PMS 474, provides information and guidance for successful use, management, and outcomes for FPET assignments and highlights the responsibilities and protocols related to FPETs.

References:

NWCG Fire Prevention Education Team Host Unit Guide, PMS 464

NWCG Fire Prevention Education Team Guide, PMS 474

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Incident Replacement Guidance, Memo 23-09

Date: June 30, 2023
Contact: Incident Business Committee (IBC)

Currently, a fleet rate has not been established for agency or cooperator owned UAS. Most UAS and related support equipment are purchased and maintained at a local unit level with base funding. Therefore, unlike manned aircraft, a daily availability rate or applicable hourly flight rate for operations is not being assessed when a UAS is assigned to an incident. Incident replacement guidance for UAS is outlined is memo 23-09.

References:

Memo 23-09