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You may search for the definition of these safety terms in the NWCG Glossary Quick View: Safety Advisory, Safety Alert, Safety Bulletin, and  Safety Warning.

Templates

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Additional Alert Programs

Alerts are issued by the NWCG committee with responsibility for the topic to be addressed. To request an alert, contact your agency representative on the appropriate NWCG Committee.

Date of Issue Alert Title Attachments Alert Type Alert Category
2004-07-22 RACALT25 Power Consumption Safety Advisory Equipment
2004-07-06 Nuttall Fire Deployment – Coronado NF, Arizona Safety Warning Personnel
2004-07-02 Frequency Incompatibility – Narrowband / Wideband Issues Safety Advisory Equipment
2004-06-10 Fire Behavior Alert for Southwest Safety Advisory Fire Behavior
2004-05-24 2004 Fire Season & Aviation Resources Safety Warning Personnel
2004-05-10 Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Report No. 8 Safety Advisory Health
2004-04-09 New Fire Shelter Recall Safety Warning Equipment
2004-03-31 Int'l Harvester Corp. Mod. 4300 and 4400 Vehicles Safety Advisory Equipment
2003-09-04 Group A Streptococcus Safety Advisory Health
2003-08-14 King Radio Clam Shell Issues Safety Advisory Equipment
2003-07-29 Primus and Other Fuel Bottles Safety Warning Equipment
2003-07-28 Jerry Williams Message Safety Advisory Personnel
2003-02-19 Aviation Resources Shortfall Safety Advisory Equipment
2003-01-31 2003 Revisions, Safety Refresher Training Website Safety Advisory Training
2002-12-18 T & D Publications Available Safety Advisory Miscellaneous
2002-12-12 Fire Shelter Re-bagging Project – Continued Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-10-22 Defective Wiring, Single Cell Headlamp Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-09-02 Fire Shelter Bag Modifications Safety Warning Equipment
2002-08-27 Securing Large Tent Shelters Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-08-27 PVC Fusee Holders Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-08-22 Failure of Sigg Type Bottles Safety Warning Equipment
2002-07-16 Forest Service Policy – Fire Resistant Clothing (Kevlar BDU) Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-07-12 Fire Danger PocketCards Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-07-11 Price Canyon Entrapment 72 Hr. Report Safety Advisory Personnel
2002-07-11 P2V and C130A Operational Suspensions Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-06-21 Work / Rest Policy Safety Advisory Personnel
2002-03-08 Annual Wildland Fire Safety Refresher Training Website Safety Advisory Training
2002-03-08 SAFENET Endorsed by NWCG Safety Advisory Personnel
2002-03-07 Fireshelter Alert Safety Advisory Equipment
2001-09-26 30 Mile Investigation Report Safety Advisory Reports
2001-08-16 Message from the Federal Fire Directors Safety Advisory Personnel
2001-08-13 Heat Intolerance from Performance Pills Safety Warning Health
2001-06-04 National Fire Safety Summit Safety Advisory Training
2001-05-24 Firefighter Personal Hygiene Safety Advisory Health
2001-04-30 Six Minutes for Safety Safety Advisory Personnel
2001-04-20 Fire Shelter Recall Information Safety Advisory Equipment
2001-04-13 Fire Shelter Packaging Defect Safety Advisory Equipment
2001-04-12 Safety Alert System Safety Advisory Miscellaneous
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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