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NWCG Alerts

Definitions

You may search for the definition of these safety terms in the NWCG Glossary Quick View: Safety Advisory, Safety Alert, Safety Bulletin, and  Safety Warning.

Templates

Templates are available on the NWCG Correspondence Templates page.

Additional Alert Programs

Alerts are issued by the NWCG committee with responsibility for the topic to be addressed. To request an alert, contact your agency representative on the appropriate NWCG Committee.

Date of Issue Alert Title Attachments Alert Type Alert Category
2004-06-10 Fire Behavior Alert for Southwest Safety Advisory Fire Behavior
2004-05-24 2004 Fire Season & Aviation Resources Safety Warning Personnel
2004-05-10 Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Report No. 8 Safety Advisory Health
2004-04-09 New Fire Shelter Recall Safety Warning Equipment
2004-03-31 Int'l Harvester Corp. Mod. 4300 and 4400 Vehicles Safety Advisory Equipment
2003-09-04 Group A Streptococcus Safety Advisory Health
2003-08-14 King Radio Clam Shell Issues Safety Advisory Equipment
2003-07-29 Primus and Other Fuel Bottles Safety Warning Equipment
2003-07-28 Jerry Williams Message Safety Advisory Personnel
2003-02-19 Aviation Resources Shortfall Safety Advisory Equipment
2003-01-31 2003 Revisions, Safety Refresher Training Website Safety Advisory Training
2002-12-18 T & D Publications Available Safety Advisory Miscellaneous
2002-12-12 Fire Shelter Re-bagging Project – Continued Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-10-22 Defective Wiring, Single Cell Headlamp Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-09-02 Fire Shelter Bag Modifications Safety Warning Equipment
2002-08-27 Securing Large Tent Shelters Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-08-27 PVC Fusee Holders Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-08-22 Failure of Sigg Type Bottles Safety Warning Equipment
2002-07-16 Forest Service Policy – Fire Resistant Clothing (Kevlar BDU) Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-07-12 Fire Danger PocketCards Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-07-11 P2V and C130A Operational Suspensions Safety Advisory Equipment
2002-07-11 Price Canyon Entrapment 72 Hr. Report Safety Advisory Personnel
2002-06-21 Work / Rest Policy Safety Advisory Personnel
2002-03-08 Annual Wildland Fire Safety Refresher Training Website Safety Advisory Training
2002-03-08 SAFENET Endorsed by NWCG Safety Advisory Personnel
2002-03-07 Fireshelter Alert Safety Advisory Equipment
2001-09-26 30 Mile Investigation Report Safety Advisory Reports
2001-08-16 Message from the Federal Fire Directors Safety Advisory Personnel
2001-08-13 Heat Intolerance from Performance Pills Safety Warning Health
2001-06-04 National Fire Safety Summit Safety Advisory Training
2001-05-24 Firefighter Personal Hygiene Safety Advisory Health
2001-04-30 Six Minutes for Safety Safety Advisory Personnel
2001-04-20 Fire Shelter Recall Information Safety Advisory Equipment
2001-04-13 Fire Shelter Packaging Defect Safety Advisory Equipment
2001-04-12 Safety Alert System Safety Advisory Miscellaneous
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NWCG Latest Announcements

New Job Aids Available: Packing Lists for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel and Support Staff, J-101 and J-102

Date: December 3, 2024
Contact: NWCG TRAINING

Two new job aids are now available: Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101 and Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Personnel, J-102, should serve as a baseline for items needed on a wildland fire assignment. These lists will help personnel prepare for a 14 to 21-day assignment on the fireline or in a support role.

References:

Job Aid Catalog

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Staff, J-102

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:

ETC 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