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Wildland Fire Module Unit

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Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The Wildland Fire Module Unit (WFMU) serves the FUSC by directing the interagency wildland fire module program. The WFMU is responsible for providing national leadership on wildland fire modules, developing wildland fire module unit standards, qualifications, training, certification, and practices.

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Primary Objectives

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  • Establish consistent national program coordination and implementation procedures, provide a means for proactive problem and issue resolution, facilitate the exchange of information between groups, and make recommendations.
  • Facilitate any revisions or updates of NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430 under the direction of the Fire Use Subcommittee.
  • Improve communication and understanding of the role of fire in the ecosystems of the United States.
  • Support successful management and utilization of wildland fire while appropriately addressing smoke impacts, for public and fire personnel health, welfare and safety.

Guidance Documents

Wildland Fire Module Contact List

Click on the module name to get more information - leadership names, emails, phone numbers, and any notes associated with the module.

You can also use the search box to look for a person's name. The associated module will come up.

Please use our WFMU Contacts Update Form to make contact updates for the lead and assistant positions. Please see NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430, for information on updating certifications.

Module Name Type Agency Website Certification Date
Abajo Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2021-06
Alaska Range Training Crew National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
Apache Kid Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-05
Arc Dome Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Balcones Type 2 Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior 2018-03
Black Canyon Training Crew National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
Black Hills Type 1 National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior 2025-04
Black Tooth Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2024-05
Buffalo River Type 1 National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior 2022-11
Burning Mountain Type 2 International Association of Fire Chiefs 2025-04
Cabin Lake Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-06
Calaveras Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Cascade Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-05
Columbine Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2024-04
Crow Peak Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-05
Cumberland Gap Training Crew National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
Devil's Staircase Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-05
Eagle Cap Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-05
Eagle Lake Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-05
Elk Creek Type 2 National Association of State Foresters 2025-05
Escondido Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Flaming Gorge Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2019-06
Galice Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-05
Grass Lake Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-06
Gravitas Peak Training Crew National Association of State Foresters
Great Lakes Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2024-03
Great Smoky Type 1 National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior 2023-03
Green Mountain Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Groveland Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2018-06
Hells Canyon Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2020-05
Kaniksu Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-06
Kaweah Training Crew National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
Kings Peak Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-05
Lewis and Clark Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2024-06
Lucky Peak Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2024-07
Mammoth Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-05
Marble Mountain Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2018-06
Metolius Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2024-05
Mi-Wok Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2018-06
Mt. Hebron Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2018-07
Olympic Type 2 National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior 2025-06
Pilot Peak Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-05
Platte Canyon Type 2 International Association of Fire Chiefs 2025-06
Rams Horn Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rio Puerco Type 2 Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior 2024-03
Rocky Mountain Training Crew National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
Saguaro Type 2 National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior 2024-04
Selway Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2023-05
Sequoia Type 2
Sheepeater Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Shuksan Training Crew National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
Silver Thread Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Six Rivers Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2024-07
Skyway Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2023-05
Slate Mountain Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Snow Creek Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-05
Snowslide Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2024-05
Spotted Bear Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
St. Joe Training Crew Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Storm Peak Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2025-05
Summit Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2024-05
Teton Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2024-05
Tushar Mountain Type 1 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2018-05
Unaweep Type 1 Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior Website 2025-05
Warm Springs Type 2 Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior 2025-06
Whiskey Flat Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2019-07
Whiskeytown Type 1 National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior 2025-05
White River Type 2 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 2023-05
Woodhawk Type 2 Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior 2025-02
Yosemite Type 2 National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Chair: Hale, Gabe

NWCG Coordinator: Gaskill, Steven

Parent Committee: Fire Use Subcommittee

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NWCG Latest Announcements

WFSTAR 2026 Core Components Module Package and 2025 Fire Year in Review Now Available

Date:  March 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Joe Schindel

The 2026 Core Components Module Package for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) and the 2025 Fire Year in Review are now available on the NWCG website. The 2026 Core Components Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

References:

2026 Core Components Module Package

2025 Fire Year in Review Module

NEW! S-490, Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended) Available Now

Date:  March 17, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce that the new S-490, Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended), 2026 course is now available.

This training includes performance-based activities that allow students to apply the knowledge and concepts required for the Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN), Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN), and Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1) positions. It supports individuals working towards these incident qualifications.

This blended course begins with a self-paced online training (OLT) in the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP), followed by an in-person instructor-led training (ILT).

References:

S-490, Advanced Fire Calculations (Blended)

NWCG Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) Position Page

NWCG Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN) Position Page

NWCG Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1) Position Page

2024 Paul Gleason Award Winners Announced

Date:  March 13, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Committee

The NWCG Leadership Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Paul Gleason "Lead By Example" awards. Award categories include Initiative and Innovation, Mentoring and Teamwork, Motivation and Vision, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to the awardees:

  • Justin Baxter, National Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations Specialist, with the U.S. Forest Service — Initiative and Innovation
  • Kelly Woods, Director of the Wildland Firefighting Lessons Learned Center — Mentoring and Teamwork
  • Doug Booster, Instructor, ProHealth Net, Inc. — Motivation and Vision
  • Pam McDonald, Writer-Editor for the National Interagency Fire Center — Lifetime Achievement Award

References:

Paul Gleason Lead By Example Award

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP)

Leadership Committee

NEW! S-231, Engine Boss Course Available Now

Date:  March 6, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce the new S-231, Engine Boss (Single Resource) course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) incident qualifications. 

This is a performance-based instructor-led training (ILT) that focuses on the application of ENGB responsibilities during wildland fire operations, emphasizing readiness, information gathering, risk management, engine tactics, and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) operations. Trainees apply these skills through scenario-based group work and an optional field day that reinforces hands-on engine operation tasks. 

References:

S-231, Engine Boss (Single Resource) (Instructor-led)

NWCG Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal