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PMS 448

PMS 448

PMS 448

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Deleted Items

Cord – Extension, 50' AWG, 12/3 Wire

NFES #
000560
Category
Camp
Updated
Storage and Shelf Life Checks
None

Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

  1. Visually inspect for broken plugs, cracked, or damaged cord, if any dispose of.
  2. Return to stock if item is unused.
  3. Refurbish if item passes initial inspection.
  4. Dispose of field modified cords.
  5. Dispose of if ends with grounding prong are removed or damaged.
  6. Dispose of any cord that is not UL approved with a 12/3 gauge minimum wire.

Refurbishing Procedures

A. Cleaning

  • Wipe down cord with damp cloth to remove foreign material.

B. Repair

  • None

C. Testing for Performance

  • Plug into 110V source, and plug light into other end to ensure no connecting problems.

D. Repackaging

  1. Rollup cord (approximately 12—14” loop). 
  2. Tie off with zip ties or Strapex banding (minimum of 1 per cord).
  3. Suggested repack cartons for NFES #000560:
    • 5 each in NFES #002006 carton (23” x 19” x 10”)
    • 3 each in NFES # 008070 carton (18” x 15” x 5.5”)
    • 1 each in NFES #008066 carton (12” x 9” x 10”)
  4. Suggested repack carton for NFES #001172:
    • 2 each in NFES #008070 carton (18” x 15” x 5.5”)

 

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NWCG Latest Announcements

ETC Bulletin 25-001: Retrofitted Hot/Cold Beverage Kits - 2025 Field Season

Date: April 16, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

Due to spout failures and the associated risk of burn injuries, manufacturers have retrofitted the Hot/Cold Beverage Kits using a heat-shrinking band to secure the black spout at the insertion site. The updated kits feature a fluorescent label on each full kit assembly for easy identification. Catering units are encouraged to confirm the clear heat-shrinking bands are intact around each spout before filling.

ETC Bulletin 24-001 regarding Hot/Cold Beverage Kits has been archived and replaced by ETC Bulletin 25-001 for the 2025 season.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC-EB-25-001 Retrofitted Hot/Cold Beverage Kits

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212, and Next Generation Position Task Book for Basic Faller Are Now Available

Date: April 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212, and NWCG Position Task Book for Basic Faller (FAL3), PMS 311-19 are now available.

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212 includes position standards designed to be used in conjunction with the Next Generation Position Task Book (Next Gen PTB). The Next Gen PTB for Basic Faller (FAL3) includes an evaluation guide with suggested rating elements to consider when assessing trainees.

References:

NWCG Standards For Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212

NWCG Position Task Book for Basic Faller (FAL3), PMS 311-119

NWCG Basic Faller (FAL3)

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions

Date: April 9, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
RMC Member Eric Fransted

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) serves as the position steward for all Safety Officer incident positions and continues to improve position standards, training, and naming conventions. The implementation of Complex Incident Management (CIM) required changes to position titles. RMC collaborated with the NWCG Incident Position Standards Committee (IPSC) to propose and implement these updates. 

References:

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions 

NWCG Position Catalog

Updated, NWCG Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination, PMS 412

Date: April 8, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Wildland Fire Investigation Subcommittee

PMS 412 provides guidance for wildland fire investigations. This guide outlines recommended procedures, practices, techniques, and methods to promote a systematic approach. The last update to this publication was in 2016.

References:

NWCG Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination PMS 412