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NWCG positions enable consistent and uniform performance by personnel mobilized by position under NIMS-ICS principles. The position catalog provides comprehensive information about each NWCG position, those for which NWCG establishes qualifications standards. Agency-specific positions such as those located in the Federal Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement are not included in this catalog.

Positions denoted with an asterisk (*) use the established FEMA National Qualifications System all-hazard position as the baseline for the NWCG wildland fire position.

Note: Filter all IPDs using the IPD Status column to quickly see which ones are under review.

Position Title Sort descending	Position Code	Functional Area	Steward	Key Stakeholders	IPD Status	ID	IDQR
Assistant Area Commander, Planning	ACPC	Planning	IPS		Approved	29580	32929
Demobilization Unit Leader*	DMOB	Planning	IPS		Approved	29530	32926
Display Processor	DPRO	Planning	IPS		Approved	29531	32920
Documentation Unit Leader*	DOCL	Planning	IPS		Approved	29533	32923
Field Observer	FOBS	Planning	IPS		Approved	29534	32917
Fire Behavior Analyst	FBAN	Planning	FBSC	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Approved	29535	33018
Fire Effects Monitor	FEMO	Planning	FMC	Incident Planning Subcommittee, Smoke Committee	Approved	29536	33024
Geographic Information System Specialist*	GISS	Planning	GSC	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Approved	29537	32791
Human Resource Specialist	HRSP	Planning	HRSPU	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Approved	29612	32914
Incident Training Specialist	TNSP	Planning	IPS		Approved	29635	32889
Infrared Interpreter	IRIN	Planning	GSC	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Approved	29616	32794
Interagency Resource Representative	IARR	Planning	NCSC	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Approved	29613	32911
Long Term Fire Analyst	LTAN	Planning	FBSC	Incident Planning Subcommittee	Approved	29617	33021
Planning Section Chief Complex	PSCC	Planning	IPS		Approved	36927	36934
Planning Section Chief Type 1*	PSC1	Planning	IPS		Approved	29581	32908
Planning Section Chief Type 2*	PSC2	Planning	IPS		Approved	29630	32904
Planning Section Chief Type 3*	PSC3	Planning	IPS		Approved	29631	32901
Resources Unit Leader*	RESL	Planning	IPS		Approved	29632	32898
Situation Unit Leader*	SITL	Planning	IPS		Approved	29634	32892
Status/Check-In Recorder	SCKN	Planning	IPS		Approved	29633	32895
Strategic Operational Planner	SOPL	Planning	FMC	Fire Environment Committee, Incident Planning Subcommittee	Approved	29582	32867

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2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards

Date: May 22, 2025
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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.

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NWCG Welcomes the Incident Management Teams Association as an Associate Member

Date: May 21, 2025
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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.”

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Updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

Date: May 14, 2025
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Fire Use Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431 serves as a supplemental resource for wildland fire module operations, providing information frequently used in the field.

PMS 431 defines the organizational structure, staffing, and qualifications for Type 1 and Type 2 Wildland Fire Modules, outlining their roles in wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and resource management. The NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431, should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430.

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Updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 Now Includes Off-Highway Vehicle Typing Standards

Date: May 13, 2025
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Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 has been updated to include newly developed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) typing standards. These standards organize OHV information into logical categories and outline key safety requirements for occupants.

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment used in national mobilization to wildland fire incidents. Typing designations are assigned based on measurable capability and performance criteria.

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