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NWCG positions enable consistent and uniform performance by personnel mobilized by position under NIMS-ICS principles. The position catalog provides comprehensive information about each NWCG position, those for which NWCG establishes qualifications standards. Agency-specific positions such as those located in the Federal Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement are not included in this catalog.

Positions denoted with an asterisk (*) use the established FEMA National Qualifications System all-hazard position as the baseline for the NWCG wildland fire position.

Note: Filter all IPDs using the IPD Status column to quickly see which ones are under review.

Position Title Position Code Functional Area Steward Key Stakeholders IPD Status ID IDQR
Assistant Area Commander, Planning ACPC Planning IPS Approved 29580 32929
Demobilization Unit Leader* DMOB Planning IPS Approved 29530 32926
Display Processor DPRO Planning IPS Approved 29531 32920
Documentation Unit Leader* DOCL Planning IPS Approved 29533 32923
Field Observer FOBS Planning IPS Approved 29534 32917
Fire Behavior Analyst FBAN Planning FBSC Incident Planning Subcommittee Approved 29535 33018
Fire Effects Monitor FEMO Planning FMC Incident Planning Subcommittee, Smoke Committee Approved 29536 33024
Geographic Information System Specialist* GISS Planning GSC Incident Planning Subcommittee Approved 29537 32791
Human Resource Specialist HRSP Planning HRSPU Incident Planning Subcommittee Approved 29612 32914
Incident Training Specialist TNSP Planning IPS Approved 29635 32889
Infrared Interpreter IRIN Planning GSC Incident Planning Subcommittee Approved 29616 32794
Interagency Resource Representative IARR Planning NCSC Incident Planning Subcommittee Approved 29613 32911
Long Term Fire Analyst LTAN Planning FBSC Incident Planning Subcommittee Approved 29617 33021
Planning Section Chief Complex PSCC Planning IPS Approved 36927 36934
Planning Section Chief Type 1* PSC1 Planning IPS Approved 29581 32908
Planning Section Chief Type 2* PSC2 Planning IPS Approved 29630 32904
Planning Section Chief Type 3* PSC3 Planning IPS Approved 29631 32901
Resources Unit Leader* RESL Planning IPS Approved 29632 32898
Situation Unit Leader* SITL Planning IPS Approved 29634 32892
Status/Check-In Recorder SCKN Planning IPS Approved 29633 32895
Strategic Operational Planner SOPL Planning FMC Fire Environment Committee, Incident Planning Subcommittee Approved 29582 32867
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Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for PROC and TIME

Date: July 17, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) and Time Unit Leader (TIME).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 update, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Procurement Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Time Unit Leader Position Page

National Wildland Firefighter Day

Date: July 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
National Interagency Fire Center

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) recognizes July 2, 2025, as National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD). Established in 2022, NWFFD honors the dedication of wildland firefighters and support personnel. This day falls within the 2025 Week of Remembrance (June 30 - July 6), providing an opportunity to renew our commitment to wildland firefighter safety while remembering those who have fallen in the line of duty.

NWCG provides leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. NWCG standards and training establish common practices to contribute to safe, effective, and coordinated interagency wildland fire operations nationwide.

References:

Week of Remembrance

National Wildland Firefighter Day

2025 Week of Remembrance

Date: June 27, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2025 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on the past incidents from 2015 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations—whether in briefing rooms or at tailgates—that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

References:

2025 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003 Flame-Resistant Shirt Survey

Date: June 12, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

The U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) is seeking input on the Forest Service-designed flame-resistant (FR) shirt, currently available through the National Interagency Support Cache system and FedMall.

NTDP is conducting a product review to improve future FR shirt designs. As part of this effort, a short survey is now open for federal employees who have worn any of three recent FR shirt models. Feedback will guide design improvements to better meet the needs of wildland firefighters.

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, responses are limited to federal employees. The survey is open through September 12, 2025. 

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003