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PMS 448

PMS 448

PMS 448

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Read the Introduction for more information on these standards, including where to direct comments, questions, and recommendations. As new items are introduced, current items are discontinued, and/or health and safety issues arise, these standards will be revised to provide updated information. Sort by Update Date to view recent changes.

Item NFES Number Category Updated
Bag – Sleeping, Cloth, Washable, 3 lb. Fill 000022 Clothing 2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Cold Weather 000128 Clothing 2023-06
Bag – Sleeping, Cold Weather, X-long 000058 Clothing 2017-05
Bag – Sleeping, Firefighters, 36 in x 86 in 001062 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000501 Clothing 2022-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000507 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 36, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000508 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000509 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000572 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 38, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000514 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000517 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000518 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 40, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000519 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000521 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000574 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 42, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000525 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000527 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000539 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 44, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000545 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 28 1/2” (S) 000546 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000576 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 46, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000547 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 48, Inseam 30 1/2” (R) 000567 Clothing 2017-05
Flight Suit – Chest Size 48, Inseam 32 1/2” (L) 000548 Clothing 2017-05
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 26-30” X 30” Inseam 002954 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 26-30” X 33” inseam 002955 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 28-32” X 30” Inseam 002956 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 28-32” X 34” Inseam 002944 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 30-34”X 34” inseam 002945 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 30” Inseam 002958 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 34” Inseam 002946 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 32-36” X 36” Inseam 002293 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 30” Inseam 002959 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 34” Inseam 002947 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 34-38” X 36” Inseam 002294 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 30” Inseam 002963 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 34” Inseam 002948 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 36-40” X 36” Inseam 002295 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 30” Inseam 002964 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 33” Inseam 002965 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 38-42” X 36” Inseam 002296 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 40-44” X 30” Inseam 002966 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – BDU, KEVLAR/NOMEX, 40-44” X 33” Inseam 002967 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 24-28” X 30” Inseam 002737 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 24-28” X 33” Inseam 002738 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 30” Inseam 002800 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 34” Inseam 002700 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 26-30” X 36” Inseam 002841 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 30” Inseam 002801 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 34” Inseam 002701 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 28-32” X 36” Inseam 002843 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 30” Inseam 002802 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 34” Inseam 002702 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 30-34” X 36” Inseam 002844 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 30” Inseam 002803 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 34” Inseam 002703 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 32-36” X 36” Inseam 002845 Clothing 2017-05
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 30” Inseam 002804 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 34” Inseam 008704 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 34-38” X 36” Inseam 002847 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 30” Inseam 002805 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 34” Inseam 002705 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 36-40” X 36” Inseam 002848 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 30” Inseam 002806 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 34” Inseam 002706 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 38-42” X 36” Inseam 002849 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 30” Inseam 002807 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 34” Inseam 002707 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 40-44” X 36” Inseam 002850 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 30” Inseam 002842 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 33” Inseam 002846 Clothing 2023-06
Jean – Flame Resistant, BDU, 44-48” X 36” Inseam 002851 Clothing 2023-06
Shirt – Fire, 3XL 002910 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, 3XL-L 002911 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Large 000579 Clothing 2022-05
Shirt – Fire, Large, Long 002078 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Medium 000578 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Medium, Long 000569 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Small 000577 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, Small, Long 000511 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Large 000580 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Large, Long 002079 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, X-Small 000522 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, XX-Large 000570 Clothing 2021-05
Shirt – Fire, XX-Large, Long 000512 Clothing 2021-05

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NWCG Latest Announcements

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 25-001 Non-specification fire shelters

Date: January 15, 2025
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 25-001 Non-specification fire shelters. Non-specification fire shelters claiming to meet Forest Service (FS) fire shelter specification 5100-606 were first found in February of 2023. As of September 2024, non-specification shelters are again being advertised and sold on the open market.

This Safety Warning outlines details and recommended procedures to purchase FS specification shelters made with materials and components that meet performance criteria and toxicity testing requirements outlined in FS Specification 5100-606. 

For additional information on identifying non-specification shelters, please view ETC Safety Warning 23-01.

References:

ETC Safety Warning 25-001: Non-specification fire shelters

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee

ETC Safety Warning 23-01

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Awards

Date: January 14, 2025
Contact: Leadership Committee

The NWCG Leadership Committee has awarded the 2023 Paul Gleason “Lead By Example” awards to individuals in the categories of Initiative and Innovation, Mentoring and Teamwork, and Motivation and Vision, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to the awardees:

  • Sam Bowen, Superintendent of the Mark Twain Veteran Crew with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Greg Titus, Zone Fire Management Officer for the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • Renae Crippen, Manager of the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Eric Carlson, Instructor with OMNA International.

References:

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Interview with Paul Gleason

Updated NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Water Scooper Operations Unit

The NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 establishes the standards for dispatching, utilizing, and coordinating water scooping aircraft on interagency wildland fires. These standards should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision (SAS), PMS 505, and any local, state, or geographic/regional water scooping plans.

References:

NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Updated NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

The Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee has updated the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505. PMS 505 establishes standards for aerial supervision operations for national interagency wildland fire operations. 

References:

NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505