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NWCG job aids are intended to support performance of NWCG position duties.

Job Aid Title (Click to View) Job Aid # (click to view job aid details) Job Aid Media Type Date Published Steward Functional Area(s)
Base Camp Manager J-254 PDF 2004-02 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Checking In Resources Customer Service Job Aid J-111 PDF 2024-07 Incident Planning Subcommittee Planning
Documentation Unit Leader J-342 PDF 2008-11 Incident Planning Subcommittee Planning
Equipment Manager J-255 PDF 2004-07 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Expanded Dispatch Job Aid J-601 PDF 2024-11 National Coordination System Committee Dispatch
Felling Operations and Tree Analysis Job Aid J-212 PDF 2024-07 Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee Operations
Incident Communications Center Manager J-257 PDF 2003-10 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Incident Status Summary (ICS 209) Resource Count Job Aid J-112 PDF 2025-01 Incident Planning Subcommittee Planning
Initial Attack and Aircraft Dispatcher Job Aid J-602 PDF 2025-01 National Coordination System Committee Dispatch
Ordering Manager J-252 PDF 2003-10 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel J-101 PDF 2024-11 National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Operations
Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Staff J-102 PDF 2024-11 National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) ALL
PSM-001, How to Correctly Fill Out the Crew Time Report (CTR), SF 261 J-001 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration, Operations
PSM-002, How to Correctly Fill Out the Emergency Equipment Use Invoice, OF 286 J-002 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration
PSM-003, How to Correctly Fill Out the Incident Time Report, OF 288 J-003 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration, Operations
PSM-004, How to Correctly Fill Out the Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297 J-004 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration, Logistics, Operations
PSM-005, How to Calculate Equipment Breakdown Rates J-005 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration
PSM-006, How to Properly Complete a Property Loss or Damage Report, OF 289 J-006 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration
PSM-007, How to Complete Office of Workers' Compensation Program (OWCP) Paperwo… J-007 Video 2025-03 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration
PSM-008, NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management (SIIBM), P… J-008 Video 2025-04 Incident Business Committee Finance and Administration
Radio Operator J-158 PDF 2002-05 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Receiving and Distribution Manager J-253 PDF 2003-10 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Security Manager J-259 PDF 2004-07 Incident Logistics Subcommittee Logistics
Staging Area Manager J-236 PDF 2013-10 Incident Operations Subcommittee Operations
Thinking Skills for Risk Management J-301 PDF 2025-04 Risk Management Committee Command
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NWCG Latest Announcements

EMC Memo 25-001: Interim Rapid Extraction Module (REMS) Training and Qualification Requirements

Date: June 3, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Emergency Medical Committee

The Emergency Medical Committee has issued interim guidance for Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) teams. Until further notice, Type I and II REMS teams must designate a team leader qualified at Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss (FFT1) or higher. This temporary change replaces the Single Resource Boss (SRB) requirement, which is currently not feasible due to administrative barriers.

This memorandum does not include any other changes to the NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552. This interim change takes effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice.

References:

EMC Memo 25-001: Interim Rapid Extraction Module (REMS) Training and Qualification Requirements

NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552

Equipment Bulletin 25-002: Chaps, Chain Saw, M-2020, Nonconformities Affecting Use, Appearance, and Serviceability

Date: June 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee issued Equipment Bulletin: 25-002 to address a manufacturing nonconformity affecting Forest Service specification, 6170-4K Chain Saw Chaps. The issue applies to chaps manufactured in 2024 and 2025 and distributed through FedMall. These chaps may have incorrectly bound edges that expose inner protective layers.

Independent purchasers should inspect all chain saw chaps received from FedMall beginning in 2024, prior to use. Review the full Equipment Bulletin: 25-002 for inspection criteria and recommended actions.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-002

2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards

Date: May 22, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Emergency Medical Committee

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards. Each year, EMC recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated exceptional actions or accomplishments that go above and beyond their normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety and well-being of the wildland fire community. These honors are well deserved.

References:

2024 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

NWCG Emergency Medical Committee

NWCG Welcomes the Incident Management Teams Association as an Associate Member

Date: May 21, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
https://www.nwcg.gov/contact-us

The NWCG Executive Board is honored to announce that the Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) has joined the National Wildfire Coordinating Group as an associate member.

IMTA is a dedicated group of incident management professionals committed to enhancing the profession by promoting standards and fostering collaboration across federal, state, local, Tribal, and private sector partners throughout all phases of incident management.

“Joining NWCG aligns with our mission to elevate incident management professionals nationwide,” said Dr. Randal Collins, President of IMTA. “This is a proud moment for all of us committed to advancing public safety.”

References:

Incident Management Teams Association

National Wildfire Coordinating Group