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Coupling – Female, 1 1/2" NH-F

NFES #
007027
Category
Water Handling
Updated
Storage and Shelf Life Checks
None

This item has been deleted from the NFES catalog.

National Caches are not stocking or refurbishing this item.

Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

  1. Visual Inspects on male couplings:
    1. Inspect for worn or damaged threads.
    2. Inspect coupling to ensure it has not been smashed, bent, or cracked.
    3. Ensure that rocker lugs are not stripped.
  2. Visual Inspects on female couplings:
    1. Inspect for worn or damaged threads.
    2. Inspect coupling to ensure it has not been smashed, bent, or cracked.
    3. Inspect for gaskets.
    4. Ensure that swivel operates properly.
    5.  Ensure that rocker lugs are not stripped.
  3. Return to stock if item is clean and unused.
  4. Refurbish if coupling has been used, is dirty and/or needs minor repair. 
  5. Dispose of item if it fails inspection or can’t be repaired.

Refurbishment Procedures

A. Cleaning Procedures

  1. Wash and clean of mud, dirt, and grease.
  2. Clean in parts washer, high pressure wash or clean in a sink with dishwashing detergent using a brush or scouring pad.
  3. Rinse thoroughly and let dry.

B. Repair

  1. Male coupling — if threads are damaged, try to file with a triangular file.
  2. Female coupling — replace gaskets if necessary.
  3. Lubricate with a dry lubricant, i.e. graphite.

C. Testing for Performance

  1. Re-inspect male threads that have been repaired or “chased.”
  2. Male coupling — attach to female coupling to ensure that threads operate smoothly.
  3. Female coupling — ensure that threads operate smoothly.

D. Repackaging

  1. 20 Each in NFES #008064 carton (10” x 8” x 6”) for the following NFES: #000856, #000855 and #000857.
  2. 60 Each in NFES #008064 carton (10” x 8” x 6”) for the following NFES: #000710, #000916.
  3. Use local cache option for NFES #007027, #007028, #007618 and #007619.

 

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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