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PMS 310 1 Historical Documents

These historical PDFs are available primarily to assist in account and position audits. The Incident and Position Standards Committee is currently working to establish a web-based and interactive method for the historical information. If you have comments or suggestions based on your use and needs, please send them to the NWCG Webmaster. In 2020, the PMS 310-1 became entirely web-based. Information on all qualifications changes can be found in the History by Position and History by Year. 

The Federal Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement is now available at https://iqcsweb.nwcg.gov/. Please contact them for historical documents.

2019

2019 version of PMS 310-1

2018

2018 version of PMS 310-1

2017

2017 version of PMS 310-1

2016

2016 version of PMS 310-1

2015

2015 version of PMS 310-1

2014

PMS 310-1 Errata Sheet #6

Executive Board Memo 14-013 on the release of PMS 310-1

Operations and Workforce Development Committee (OWDC) Memo - Incident Business Advisor (IBA) Positions

2014 version of PMS 310-1

PMS 311-91 historic taskbook for FAL1,2,3)

hist_transition_plan_2015

hist_transition_plan_fal3_fal2_fal1

2014 version of PMS 308

2013

PMS 310-1 Errata Sheet #5

hist_310-1-supplement-chngform-fillable-2014

OWDC Memo - Additional Requirements for the ATGS Position

Executive Board Memo 13-011 on the release of PMS 310-1

2013 version of PMS 308

2013 version of PMS 310-1

2012

hist_310-1_icpi_transition_plan_oct2012

hist_310-1_irin_transition_plan_oct2012

hist_310-1-errata-4_oct2012

hist_nwcg-017-2012

hist_pms310-1-october2012

2011

hist_310-1-errata-3_nov2011

​hist_nwcg-023-2011

2011

hist_nims_training_requirements_oct2011​

hist_nwcg-021-2011

​hist_pms310-1_october2011

hist_310-1-errata-2_june2011

hist_heqb_steq_transition_plan_june2011

hist_nwcg-006-2011

hist_pms310-1_june2011

hist_pms311-72_sopl_transition_plan

2009

hist_310-1-errata_june09

​hist_310-1-ptb-faqs_june09

​hist_fobs-femo-transition_june09

​hist_nwcg-017-2009

​hist_nwcg-036-2010

​hist_pms310-1-2009

​hist_sopl-transition-plan_june09

2008

hist_faqs_may2008

​hist_pms310-1-2008

​hist_pms-310-1-memo08

2006

hist_pms310-1-january-2006

hist_310-1_clarification06

​hist_310-1_position_moratorium06

​hist_310-1_transition_memo06

​hist_pms310-1-2006

2000-2004

hist_310-1_2000

hist_clarification_2004

hist-NIIMS-Document-April-2004.pdf

1999

hist_310-1_1999

1995

hist_310-1_pt2rx_1995

1993

hist_310-1_1993

1984

hist_310-1_Oct_1984.pdf

Modified / Reviewed:

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Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for DMOB, DOCL, and RESL

Date: February 28, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB), Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL), and Resources Unit Leader (RESL).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions, including a job aid for RESL, were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Demobilization Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Documentation Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Resources Unit Leader Position Page 

Next Generation Position Task Book and Updated Incident Position Description Now Available for Operations Section Chief Complex

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) has a Next Generation NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 and an updated Incident Position Description.

These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

References:

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Position Page 

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Incident Position Description 

NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 

2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, Now Available

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the 2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, is now available. Visit NWCG's website to learn about the major updates and changes in the 2025 version of the IRPG. The NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES is available electronically and will be available from Great Basin Cache by early summer 2025.

All hard copy materials, including the IRPG, are ordered through the Great Basin Cache (GBK). Information on the ordering process can be found in the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Catalog.

References:

2025 IRPG Information 

NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461 

NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES 

NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2 

2025 Professional Reading Program

Date: February 18, 2025
Contact: Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP)

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program is announcing the 2025 Professional Reading list! The goal of the annual reading list is to promote the reading and discussion of the books throughout the year.

The five books chosen for this year are: Surf When You Can by Brett Crozier, Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, Elephant Company by Vicki Constantine Croke, Simply Managing by Henry Mintzberg, and Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Metcalf.

References:

Professional Reading Program