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Week of Remembrance

6MFS Topic Title Category
2023 WOR: Dude Fire (Arizona) – June 26, 1990 Week of Remembrance
2022 WOR: Yarnell Hill Fire (Arizona) – June 30, 2013 Week of Remembrance
2022 WOR: South Canyon Fire (Colorado) – July 6, 1994 Week of Remembrance
2022 WOR: South Canyon Fire (Colorado) – July 6, 1994 Week of Remembrance
2022 WOR: Perspective from the Redmond Interagency Hotshot Crew Week of Remembrance
2022 WOR: Mack Lake Fire (Michigan) – May 5, 1980 Week of Remembrance
2022 WOR: Dutch Creek Incident (California) – July 25, 2008 Week of Remembrance
2022 WOR: Blue Ribbon Fire (Florida) – June 20, 2011 Week of Remembrance
2021 WOR: Understanding Group Dynamics Week of Remembrance
2021 WOR: Taking Care of People Week of Remembrance
2021 WOR: Learning from our History Week of Remembrance
2021 WOR: Leadership Level 3 Leader of People (Develop Intent) Week of Remembrance
2021 WOR: Preparing for Our Future Week of Remembrance
2021 WOR: Leadership Level 2 New Leader (Convey Intent) Week of Remembrance
2021 WOR: Leadership Level 1 Follower (Provide Action) Week of Remembrance
2020 WOR: Turning Lessons Into Learning Week of Remembrance
2020 WOR: Lessons Used Dutch Creek Big Meadows Week of Remembrance
2020 WOR: Learning Used – Brian Hughes Week of Remembrance
2020 WOR: Learning to Change Week of Remembrance
2020 WOR: Honor Through Learning Week of Remembrance
2020 WOR: Fuel Geysering Lessons Learned Week of Remembrance
2020 WOR: A Room with a View Week of Remembrance
2019 WOR: Willow Rappel Fatality Week of Remembrance
2019 WOR: Slide Tray vs Critical Thinking Week of Remembrance
2019 WOR: Muscle Memory Week of Remembrance
2019 WOR: Inattentional Blindness Week of Remembrance
2019 WOR: Change Blindness Week of Remembrance
2019 WOR: A Focus on Normal Work Week of Remembrance
2018 WOR: Medical Incident Response Week of Remembrance
2018 WOR: Leadership in Medevac Situations Week of Remembrance
2018 WOR: Ground-based Medevac Week of Remembrance
2018 WOR: Getting the Right Information to Dispatch Week of Remembrance
2018 WOR: Conclusion Week of Remembrance
2018 WOR: Air-based Medevac Week of Remembrance
2018 WOR: Renew our commitment to the health, wellness and safety of wildland firefighters Week of Remembrance
2017 WOR: Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance
2017 WOR: Leadership and South Canyon Week of Remembrance
2017 WOR: Getting Real About What’s Normal Week of Remembrance
2017 WOR: Getting Real About Leadership Week of Remembrance
2017 WOR: Getting Real About Expected Fire Behavior Week of Remembrance
2017 WOR: Getting Real About Escape Routes Week of Remembrance
2017 WOR: Getting Real About Complexity Week of Remembrance
2016 WOR: Situational Awareness and Mindfulness Week of Remembrance
2016 WOR: Physical Capacity Week of Remembrance
2016 WOR: Nutrition Week of Remembrance
2016 WOR: Leadership and Human Performance Week of Remembrance
2016 WOR: Introduction to Human Performance Week of Remembrance
2016 WOR: Human Limitations Week of Remembrance
2016 WOR: How do all pieces fit together for optimal performance? Week of Remembrance
2015 WOR: Take 5@2 PPE Week of Remembrance
2015 WOR: Take 5@2 Introduction Week of Remembrance
2015 WOR: Take 5@2 Escape Routes Week of Remembrance
2015 WOR: Situational Awareness Week of Remembrance
2015 WOR: New Research on Safety Zones Week of Remembrance
2015 WOR: Margin – A Trigger for Sensemaking Week of Remembrance
2015 WOR: Conclusion Week of Remembrance
2014 WOR: Who's Really in Charge of My Safety? Week of Remembrance
2014 WOR: Towards Better Decisions on the Fireline Week of Remembrance
2014 WOR: Remembering those that lost their lives on Storm King Mountain 20 years ago today Week of Remembrance
2014 WOR: Remembering the Yarnell Hill Fire One Year Ago Today Week of Remembrance
2014 WOR: Learning From the Nuttall Fire Shelter Deployment 10 Years Ago Today Week of Remembrance
2014 WOR: How Can We learn From the Past? Week of Remembrance
2014 WOR: Honoring Those That Have Been Lost in Aviation Accidents Week of Remembrance
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NWCG Latest Announcements

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

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)

Date: October 16, 2024
Contact: Incident Medical Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39 and NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for MEDL 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 Medical Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39

NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal is Now Available

Date: October 9, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Learning Portal

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) is back online following a migration to a new learning management system (LMS) application. The WFLP team is actively addressing any issues that may arise as a result of the update, and appreciates your patience as the team works to enhance your experience. NWCG will share information from the WFLP as it is available.

Should you have any issues with accessing or using the WFLP, please use the link below to submit a ticket through the Help Center.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Wildland Fire Learning Portal Help Center

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases New Equipment Bulletins

Date: September 27, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released three new Equipment Bulletins:

  • ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers.
  • ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeep of current inventories.
  • ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance.

These bulletins remind field going personnel of important issues related to equipment for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers

ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeep of current inventories

ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance