NWCG FireNet Utilization Standard Operating Procedure

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Since 2018, FireNet has been recognized by NMAC as the official electronic messaging and file collaboration system in support of the interagency wildland fire mission and to comply with legal and policy mandates regarding security and privacy. NWCG's mission is to establish standards for interoperable wildland fire operations, and its committee structure represents all IMT functional areas.

The establishment of standard business practices in the use and management of FireNet across functional areas, IMTs, and Geographic Areas will strengthen the operating system, limit repetition and variations by IMTs, and create consistency for all users. Additionally, it will enable the inclusion of these standard practices, which includes forms, workflows, and user groups, in the FireNet incident environment. For example, the Planning Subcommittee’s electronic records management structure is automated into each FireNet incident, allowing IMTs to immediately begin use of this standard, regardless of their geographic location and team. Finally, it will allow the FireNet team to establish a standard environment for IMTs to run scenarios and prepare for fire season.

In a digital environment, standardization is necessary to minimize resource, license, and helpdesk support and to provide a consistent, repeatable process which will allow automation and streamline processes for firefighting resources and non-IMT members. Once these standard business practices are established and deployed in FireNet, the FireNet team can more easily support those IMT activities outside of direct incident support.

NWCG Committees recognize the following positions as requiring named accounts in FireNet in order to fully complete the position duties. A named account generates a FireNet email address (first_last@firenet.gov), which is required to send and receive emails in shared inboxes. Those without named accounts can still interact in FireNet as Guests.

Dispatch Centers (including GACC/NICC) [National Coordination System Committee]
Air Bases: Airtanker Bases / SEAT Bases / Helibases/ Smokejumpers [National Interagency Aviation Committee]
PIO [Public Information Officer Subcommittee]
PSC [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
ITSS [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
DMOB [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
RESL [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
SITL [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
GISS [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
SCKN [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
DOCL [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
LSC [Incident Logistics Subcommittee]
ORDM [Incident Logistics Subcommittee]
FSC [Incident Business Committee]
COST [Incident Business Committee]
TIME [Incident Business Committee]
PTRC [Incident Business Committee]
EQTR [Incident Business Committee]
COMP [Incident Business Committee]
PROC [Incident Business Committee]
ICPI [Incident Business Committee]
INBA [Incident Business Committee]
IC [Incident Command Subcommittee]
LOFR [Incident Command Subcommittee]
PETM [Communication, Education, and Prevention Committee]
PETL [Communication, Education, and Prevention Committee]
MEDL [Emergency Medical Committee]
OSC [Incident Operations Subcommittee]

NWCG Committees recognize the need for the following shared inboxes on all interagency incidents. Only named accounts can access the shared inboxes to send and receive emails on behalf of the incident.

Dispatch Centers (including GACC/NICC) [National Coordination System Committee]
Air Bases: Airtanker Bases / SEAT Bases / Helibases/ Smokejumpers [National Interagency Aviation Committee]
Main (PIO) [Public Information Officer Subcommittee]
Planning [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
Demobilization [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
Resources [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
Situation [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
Documentation [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
Status Check-in [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
ITSS [Incident Planning Subcommittee]
Finance [Incident Business Committee]
Logistics [Incident Logistics Subcommittee]
Ordering [Incident Logistics Subcommittee]
Air Operations [National Interagency Aviation Committee]
Liaison [Incident Command Subcommittee]
Fire Prevention Education Teams [Communication, Education, and Prevention Committee]
Buying Team [Incident Business Committee]
Medical [Emergency Medical Committee]

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NWCG Latest Announcements

LMC Equipment Bulletin 26-001: Aquatic Invasive Species – Seasonal Reminder for Mussels

Date: July 30, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: Equipment and Technology Subcommittee

The Logistics and Equipment Management Committee (LMC) issued Equipment Bulletin 26-001: Aquatic Invasive Species - Seasonal Reminder for Mussels, reminding the wildland fire community that aquatic mussels continue to be a problem. Mussels rapidly colonize hard and soft surfaces, including aquatic plants and fire equipment, clogging pipes, fouling motors, disrupting water systems, and impacting native species.

To help prevent their spread, fire personnel must follow the decontamination procedures outlined in the NWCG Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations, PMS 444. Additionally, report any sightings immediately to your Lead Resource Advisor and include clear, close-up photos (with a pen or your hand for size reference) and location details.”

Read the complete LMC Equipment Bulletin 26-001, to learn more.

References:

NWCG Alerts

LMC Equipment Bulletin 26-001: Aquatic Invasive Species - Seasonal Reminder for Mussels

NWCG Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations, PMS 444

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Task Book Update

Date: July 24, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: Tree Felling Subcommittee

NWCG Operations Management Committee (OMC) has issued an update to the NWCG Position Task Book for Intermediate Faller (FAL2), PMS 311-91. To ensure clarity for both trainees and evaluators, the updated FAL2 Position Task Book (PTB) explicitly states who is authorized to sign off on your tasks:

“Evaluators must be qualified as a FAL2, or an Advanced Faller (FAL1).”

If you are currently working out of a previously published version of the FAL2 PTB, you do not need to restart. However, OMC highly encourages you to take the following step to prevent any confusion in the field:

Print and replace the updated evaluator information page (page 2) in your current physical PTB.

References:

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Page

RMC Memo 26-01: Transition Plan for Implementing Updates to Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Qualifications

NWCG Position Task Book for Intermediate Faller (FAL2), PMS 311-91

Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups

Date: July 10, 2026
Questions?
Please contact: Equipment and Technology Subcommittee

The Logistics/Equipment Management Committee (LMC) has released Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups. This advisory highlights multiple U.S. Forest Service regions reporting front driveline joint failure incidents.

This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to:

Follow all Ram-issued inspection, maintenance, and service guidance for front driveline joints.
Consider installing a driveline loop.
Coordinate with fleet managers and service providers to determine the most appropriate driveline loop kit for each pickup.

For further details, please refer to the complete advisory.