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

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Incident Position Management

NWCG committees manage incident positions by establishing and maintaining incident position standards, which include incident position descriptions (duties and responsibilities) and position requirements for training, experience, physical fitness, and position currency.

 

Number of Positions Managed by Committees

Committee (# of Positions) Positions
Fuels Management Committee (6)
FEMO
FIRB
SOPL
RXB1
RXB2
RXMG
Incident Business Committee (12)
COMP
COST
EQTR
FSC1
FSC2
FSC3
INBA
ICPI
PTRC
PROC
TIME
FSCC
Fire Behavior Subcommittee (2)
FBAN
LTAN
Geospatial Subcommittee (2)
GISS
IRIN
Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee (4)
FAL1
FAL3
FAL2
FELB
Risk Management Committee (4)
SOFR
SOF1
SOF2
SOFC
National Interagency Aviation Committee (3)
AOBD
ASGS
ACAC
Wildland Fire Investigation Subcommittee (2)
INVF
INVL
Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee (2)
ATGS
HLCO
Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee (5)
HECM
ABRO
DECK
HMGB
HEBM
Interagency Airtanker Base Subcommittee (8)
ATBM
FWPT
MXMS
RAMP
SEMG
ATIM
FWBM
RTCM
Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee (4)
UASM
UASL
UASP
UASD
National Coordination System Committee (7)
ACDP
CORD
EDRC
EDSP
EDSD
IADP
IARR
Incident Logistics Subcommittee (18)
ACLC
BCMG
COML
EQPM
FACL
FDUL
GSUL
INCM
COMT
LSC1
LSC2
LSC3
ORDM
RADO
RCDM
SECM
SPUL
LSCC
Incident Planning Subcommittee (13)
ACPC
DMOB
DPRO
DOCL
FOBS
TNSP
PSC1
PSC2
PSC3
RESL
SITL
SCKN
PSCC
Incident Operations Subcommittee (18)
CRWB
CREP
DIVS
ENGB
FFT1
FFT2
HEQB
OPBD
OSC1
OSC2
OPS3
STAM
STCR
STEN
STEQ
STPS
TFLD
OSCC
Public Information Officer Subcommittee (5)
PIO1
PIO2
PIOT
PIOC
PIO3
Incident Command Subcommittee (9)
AREP
ACDR
ICT1
ICT2
ICT3
ICT4
ICT5
LOFR
ICCI
Incident Human Resource Specialist Unit (1)
HRSP
Fire Prevention Education Team Subcommittee (2)
PETL
PETM
Incident Medical Unit Subcommittee (1)
MEDL
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Date: April 01, 2024
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The National Wildfire Coordinating Group is thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to https://www.nwcg.gov, involving a comprehensive redesign of over 7,000 web pages. This enhancement is focused on improving user experience. The migration to the new NWCG website will commence on April 2, 2024, starting at noon EST and is expected to take a few hours. 

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WFSTAR 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Core Component Module Packages Available

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: Joe Schindel 

The 2023 Fire Year in Review module and 2024 Core Component Module Packages for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) are now available on the NWCG website. The 2024 Core Component Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

 

References:

WFSTAR 2023 Fire Year in Review module

WFSTAR 2024 Core Component Module Packages

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter

Date: March 6, 2024
Contact: NWCG

The NWCG Executive Board is privileged to share with you the 2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter. As we look into the future and navigate an incredibly complex and dynamic environment, we must remain focused on our mission while actively engaging in national conversations regarding numerous wildland fire initiatives. In 2024, we prioritize building upon our successes and committing to continuous improvement. Key priorities and considerations for this year include: 

  • Determining Core Workload
  • Ensuring Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) Success
  • Improving Efficiencies
  • Firefighter Health and Wellness
  • Engagement in National Conversations

Together we will continue to make significant strides in the challenging and vital work that lies ahead. 

 

References:

2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter

NWCG Welcomes NASA

Date: February 22, 2024
Contact: NWCG

NWCG welcomes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as an associate member.

“As wildfires become larger and more frequent, NASA is working to apply our scientific and technological knowledge toward this national challenge, and integral to our approach is forging collaborative partnerships,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy. 

 

References:

NASA News Release

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