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Symbology: Point | Line | Polygon | Secondary Symbols


Symbol Symbol Name Feature Layer Category Link to NWCG Glossary (if one exists)
Two horizontal black lines with a gray line sandwiched between. Access or Improved Road Event Line Reference
Four inverted purple Vs with a horizontal purple line running through them. Aerial Hazard Event Line Air Ops Hazard
A line of ten purple boxes. Aviation Route Event Line Air Ops
A black line with six vertical lines on top with dots between each. Completed Burnout Event Line Ops Completed Burn Out
Xs create a horizontal hash mark line. Completed Dozer Line Event Line Ops Completed Dozer Line
Horizontal zigzag line. Completed Fuel Break Event Line Ops Completed Fuel Break
Horizontal line of Hs with a line in between each one Completed Hand Line Event Line Ops Completed Handline
Four letters M with a line after each. Completed Mixed Construction Line Event Line Ops Completed
Four capitals Ps with lines in between. Completed Plow Line Event Line Ops Completed Plow Line
Four capital R's with lines in between Completed Road as Line Event Line Ops Completed
Horizontal black line Contained Event Line Perimeter Line
Horizontal green line with five green squares dispersed evenly across it. Escape Route Event Line Safety Escape Route
Horizontal dashed red line. Fence Event Line Reference
A red horizontal line with five small red vertical lines on bottom. Fire Edge (Field Collection) Event Line Fire Fire Edge
A line of four alternating gray triangles and purple lines. Foam Drop Event Line Air Ops Foam
A line of three yellow dots with three dashes in between. Highlighted Feature Event Line Reference
Horizontal yellow line with black outline and two yellow dots just within each end. Management Action Point Event Line Reference Management Action Points
A gray long dash and short dash alternate on a line. Other Event Line Reference
A pink horizontal line with three pink vertical lines and two pink dots Planned Burnout Event Line Ops Planned Burn Out
A line with four cross hatched areas and gaps in between each one Planned Dozer Line Event Line Ops Planned Dozer Line
A pink zig-zagged line with gaps. Planned Fuel Break Event Line Ops Planned Fuel Break
Line of four Hs with a dash in between. Planned Hand Line Event Line Ops Planned Handline
A line of four pink Ms with dashes in between. Planned Mixed Construction Line Event Line Ops Planned
A line of four Ps with dashes in between. Planned Plow Line Event Line Ops Planned Plow Line
A line of four pink Rs with dashes in between. Planned Road as Line Event Line Ops Planned
Six pink squares evenly spaced out in an imaginary horizontal line. Proposed Line Event Line Ops Planned
Horizontal goldenrod colored line. Repair Line Event Line Repair
Alternating four pink squares and purple lines. Retardant Drop Event Line Air Ops Retardant Drop
A line of eight brown dashes. Road Repair Event Point Repair
A line of three blue dashes. Temporary Flight Restriction Event Line Air Ops
Two lines of purple squares stacked on top of one another and forming a checker board. UAS Launch and Recovery Zone Event Line Air Ops
Red horizontal line with five red ticks on under side from left to right. Uncontained Perimeter Line Fire
Four alternating purple circles and blue lines. Water Drop Event Line Air Ops
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NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Date: November 14, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention. Misaligned toolless fuel caps on Stihl chainsaws have led to recurring fuel spillage, fuel ignition, and burn injuries during wildland fire management operations.

This Safety Warning is intended to highlight the details and recommended procedures for the installation of a Stihl chainsaw toolless fuel cap, as well as how to identify and correct a misaligned, damaged, or broken fuel cap to help prevent fuel spillage.

References:

NWCG Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Advertencia de equipos 24-001: Prevención de derrames de la tapa de combustible sin herramientas de la motosierra Stihl

NWCG Alerts

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51 and NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for EQTR, includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Equipment Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51

NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53 and NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for PTRC, includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Personnel Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53

NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53

NWCG Risk Management Committee Releases Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

Date: November 7, 2024
Contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) has released Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires. As wildland fire respirators are available through several established vendors, wildland fire personnel need to understand regulations and limitations of respirator use in the workplace.

Safety Bulletin 24-001 outlines the following topics regarding respirator use for wildland fires:

  • Requirements for Respirator Use
  • Voluntary Respirator Use
  • Current Respirator Options
  • Unknown Risks of Respirator Use

This bulletin also provides mitigation recommendations to help reduce smoke exposure for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

NWCG Smoke Management Guide for Prescribed Fire, PMS 420-3

VIDEO: Protecting Wildfire Personnel from Smoke - How Incident Management Teams Address Smokes Risks

VIDEO: Smoke, Knowing the Risks