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

Training catalog will migrate to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Date: October 23, 2023
Contact: NWCG Training 

In November 2023, the training catalog will be migrated from the NWCG website to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) as part of a streamlining and process improvement effort. This will first occur for all training that is required for positions, followed by training that has been recommended for positions.

References:

NWCG Training Courses

Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP)

Suicide Prevention Week September 10 - 16, 2023

Date: September 8, 2023
Contact: Mental Health Subcommittee (MHSC) 

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, the NWCG Mental Health Subcommittee has created daily messages to share resources and mental health information to prevent suicide in our community.

We encourage you to use these materials to start conversations with coworkers about maintaining mental health and wellness. Each short piece takes only a few minutes to review, but it could provide information that makes a difference for you or someone else. Please share these widely.

 

References:

MHSC Suicide Prevention Week 

Opening Letter

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470

Date: October 25, 2023
Contact: Wildland fire Leadership Development Program

The NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470, is now available. This publication establishes the standards for developing and carrying out staff rides, and incorporates best practices learned through the development of multiple staff rides.

Staff rides are excellent learning events, and the intent of this publication is to provide information that will expand the use of staff rides within the wildland fire service.

References:

NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470

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