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National Wildfire Coordinating Group

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NWCG provides national leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners.

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Day 7 of #WOR2025 discusses how the lessons of past incidents can strengthen decision making on today’s fires. We honor of the #StormKing14, who lost their lives 31 years ago on the #SouthCanyonFire. nwcg.gov/6mfs/week-of-r… #WeekOfRemembrance #WOR2025 #NeverForgotten

Day 7 of #WOR2025 discusses how the lessons of past incidents can strengthen decision making on today’s fires. 

We honor of the #StormKing14, who lost their lives 31 years ago on the #SouthCanyonFire.

nwcg.gov/6mfs/week-of-r…
#WeekOfRemembrance #WOR2025 #NeverForgotten
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🛠️Standards are the backbone of the fireline. NWCG provides the guidance that helps teams from across the country speak the same language on every incident. 🙋‍♂️Know the standard. Be the standard. 🔗nwcg.gov/publications/p…

🛠️Standards are the backbone of the fireline.

NWCG provides the guidance that helps teams from across the country speak the same language on every incident.

🙋‍♂️Know the standard. Be the standard.

🔗nwcg.gov/publications/p…
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🎓 Lessons from the past guide our future. 🚒 Staff Rides use historical events to build decision-making skills in today's firefighters. 🌎 Explore NWCG’s Staff Ride Library. 👉 nwcg.gov/wfldp/toolbox/…

🎓 Lessons from the past guide our future.

🚒 Staff Rides use historical events to build decision-making skills in today's firefighters.

🌎 Explore NWCG’s Staff Ride Library.

👉 nwcg.gov/wfldp/toolbox/…
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🗣️ Say what you mean—mean what you say. ✅ Consistency in language is key to safety and coordination. 📃 The NWCG Glossary of Wildland Fire, PMS 205 keeps everyone on the same page. 🔗nwcg.gov/publications/p…

🗣️ Say what you mean—mean what you say.

✅ Consistency in language is key to safety and coordination.

📃 The NWCG Glossary of Wildland Fire, PMS 205 keeps everyone on the same page.

🔗nwcg.gov/publications/p…
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🗣 Say what you mean—mean what you say. ☑ Consistency in language is key to safety and coordination. 📄 The NWCG Glossary of Wildland Fire, PMS 205 keeps everyone on the same page. 👉 nwcg.gov/publications/p…

🗣 Say what you mean—mean what you say.

☑ Consistency in language is key to safety and coordination.

📄 The NWCG Glossary of Wildland Fire, PMS 205 keeps everyone on the same page.

👉 nwcg.gov/publications/p…
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🔥In wildland fire, hydration is a safety issue. Even mild dehydration can impact your focus, judgment, and performance. ✔️ Start hydrated ✔️ Drink early and often ✔️ Know the signs ✔️ Watch out for each other Read this 6 Minutes for Safety: 👉 nwcg.gov/6mfs/firefight…

🔥In wildland fire, hydration is a safety issue. Even mild dehydration can impact your focus, judgment, and performance.

✔️ Start hydrated
✔️ Drink early and often
✔️ Know the signs
✔️ Watch out for each other

Read this 6 Minutes for Safety:
👉 nwcg.gov/6mfs/firefight…
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🎓Behind every wildland fire response is a foundation built on standardized, high-quality training. 🤝Whether you are new to the fireline or leading the charge, NWCG training prepares wildland fire personnel to work safely, effectively, and together. 👉nwcg.gov/nwcg-training

🎓Behind every wildland fire response is a foundation built on standardized, high-quality training.

🤝Whether you are new to the fireline or leading the charge, NWCG training prepares wildland fire personnel to work safely, effectively, and together.

👉nwcg.gov/nwcg-training
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🔍From NWCG standards to field guides, the NWCG Publication Catalog is your go-to for consistent wildland fire resources. ✅ Job aids ✅ Guides and standards ✅ Reference manuals ✅ Operational tools 🛠️The tools you need are just a click away. 🔗 nwcg.gov/nwcg-publicati…

🔍From NWCG standards to field guides, the NWCG Publication Catalog is your go-to for consistent wildland fire resources.

✅ Job aids
✅ Guides and standards
✅ Reference manuals
✅ Operational tools

🛠️The tools you need are just a click away.
🔗 nwcg.gov/nwcg-publicati…
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Happy Birthday to us! 🎉 NIFC was officially dedicated in 1970 (originally the Boise Interagency Fire Center) and renamed in 1993. Today, we’re proud to host 9 agencies on one campus in support of wildland fire response nationwide. 📸BIFC Dedication on July 25, 1970

Happy Birthday to us! 🎉 NIFC was officially dedicated in 1970 (originally the Boise Interagency Fire Center) and renamed in 1993. Today, we’re proud to host 9 agencies on one campus in support of wildland fire response nationwide. 
📸BIFC Dedication on July 25, 1970
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NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) and Time Unit Leader (TIME). PROC: nwcg.gov/positions/proc… TIME: nwcg.gov/positions/time…

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) and Time Unit Leader (TIME).
PROC: nwcg.gov/positions/proc…
TIME: nwcg.gov/positions/time…
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NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) and Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM). ATBM: nwcg.gov/positions/airt… FWBM: nwcg.gov/positions/fixe…

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) and Fixed Wing Base Manager (FWBM).

ATBM: nwcg.gov/positions/airt…
FWBM: nwcg.gov/positions/fixe…
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NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) and Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss (FFT1). ICT5: nwcg.gov/positions/inci… FFT1: nwcg.gov/positions/fire…

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) and Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss (FFT1).

ICT5: nwcg.gov/positions/inci…
FFT1: nwcg.gov/positions/fire…
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NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Radio Operator (RADO) and Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM). RADO: nwcg.gov/positions/radi… INCM: nwcg.gov/positions/inci…

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Radio Operator (RADO) and Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM).

RADO: nwcg.gov/positions/radi…
INCM: nwcg.gov/positions/inci…
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The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) issued Equipment Bulletin: 25-004, notifying the wildland fire community about a newly discovered invasive species and actions to take if found. Read the complete ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-004 to learn more: …d-nwcg.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/20…

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) issued Equipment Bulletin: 25-004, notifying the wildland fire community about a newly discovered invasive species and actions to take if found. 
Read the complete ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-004 to learn more: …d-nwcg.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/20…
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NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for all four UAS positions: UASD:nwcg.gov/positions/unma… UASM:nwcg.gov/positions/unma… UASL:nwcg.gov/positions/unma… UASP:nwcg.gov/positions/unma…

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for all four UAS positions:
UASD:nwcg.gov/positions/unma…
UASM:nwcg.gov/positions/unma…
UASL:nwcg.gov/positions/unma…
UASP:nwcg.gov/positions/unma…
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📢 The IPTM Story Map is here! Explore how NWCG is modernizing wildland fire training and qualifications through a performance-based system. 👉36 positions updated and available for field use 👉6 more in progress 👉111 total positions 🔗 storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1f4675…

📢 The IPTM Story Map is here!
 
Explore how NWCG is modernizing wildland fire training and qualifications through a performance-based system.
👉36 positions updated and available for field use
👉6 more in progress
👉111 total positions
🔗 storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1f4675…
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NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) and Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN). FBAN -nwcg.gov/positions/fire… LTAN - nwcg.gov/positions/long…

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) and Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN).
FBAN -nwcg.gov/positions/fire…
LTAN - nwcg.gov/positions/long…
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The S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) is now available through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: wildlandfirelearningportal.net/login/index.php

The S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) is now available through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal: wildlandfirelearningportal.net/login/index.php
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NWCG is excited to announce that the S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) training is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal wildlandfirelearningportal.net/login/index.php

NWCG is excited to announce that the S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) training is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal
wildlandfirelearningportal.net/login/index.php
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NWCG Committees Observe Suicide Prevention Awareness Week: September 7-13, 2025. Suicide Prevention Awareness encourages us to actively connect with and support each other. 🔗MHSC: nwcg.gov/committee/ment… 🔗988 Lifeline: 988lifeline.org

NWCG Committees Observe Suicide Prevention Awareness Week: September 7-13, 2025. 

Suicide Prevention Awareness encourages us to actively connect with and support each other.

🔗MHSC: nwcg.gov/committee/ment…
🔗988 Lifeline: 988lifeline.org