Features priority information is located on the inside covers of the fhb. The reincarnation of the fireline handbook, now saddled with the name wildland fire the national wildfire coordinating group explained last year why they. Incident response pocket guide national park service. Fireline handbook for archeologists the following guidance and advice for cultural resource technical specialists assigned to wildland fire suppression was prepared by lisa hanson, national park service. Fireline handbook nwcg 2006, with comparison to the method used in behaveplus. Wildland fire incident management field guide nwcg. The nwcg standards for wildland fire resource typing establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment for national mobilization to wildland fire incidents.
Fireline handbook nwcg field guide pms 210 formerly fireline handbook pms 410 firefighting safety, kindle edition by u. Crew boss single resource s230 student workbook november 2004 nfes 2811 sponsored for nwcg publication by the nwcg training working team. Fire behavior open pdf 3 mb the purpose of this appendix is to provide some basic fire behavior information that will enable a person with a moderate level of fire behavior training introduction to wildland fire behavior calculations, s390 to predict and calculate some basic elements of fire behavior and fire size. Nwcg standards for wildland fire position qualifications, pms 3101 pdf supplemental documents url. National wildfire coordinating group nwcg position task book nwcg position task books ptbs have been developed for designated national interagency incident. Pdf icon wildland fire incident management field guide, pms 210. These standards assign typing designations based on measurable capability and performance criteria. The wildland fire incident management field guide is a revision of what used to be called the fireline handbook, pms 4101. The national wildfire coordinating group is considering doing away with the fireline handbook fh, or at least that is one of the options mentioned in. The use of trade, firm, or corporation names in this publication is for the information and convenience of the reader and does not constitute an endorsement by the national wildfire coordinating group of. Apr 29, 20 the fireline handbook has been retired and replaced with an electronic file, a. The fireline production rate information is one of the most sensitive values in relation to the system outputs, and these standards are needed to operationalize the system. Sources of wildland firefighting information such as the fireline handbook flhb, incident response pocket guide irpg, s215 wildland urban interface workbook s215 and suppression tactics. Per the nwcg fireline handbook, ensure that the iraws resource orders are assigned s numbers.
Principal nwcg prescribed burn positions firefighter fft2 a firefighter is the basic resource used in the control and extinguishment of wildfires and in the preparing, firing and holding of lines for prescribed burns. Fireline handbook, nwcg, pms 4101, 2004 edition glossary of wildland fire terminology, nwcg, pms205, 2008 edition i100 introduction to the incident command system, nwcg. Chapter 1 federal fire program policy and guidance overview. Nwcg typing standards enable accurate ordering and acquisition of needed resources in support of nationally. National wildfire resource advisor guide nwcg nwcg is. Fireline handbook march, 2004 nwcg handbook 3 pms 4101 nfes 0065. National wildfire coordinating group nwcg publications management systerm. The actual iraws is assigned to the fire, not the specific crew crews might be changed as needed throughout the duration of the fire. In the final section of this report, we discuss the limitations of waf models and the need for additional research and development. The wildland fire incident management field guide states, references, or supplements wildland fire incident management and operational standards established by the national wildfire coordinating group nwcg.
The nfpa and nwcg documents are referenced at the front of each chapter. Firefighters handbook on wildland firefighting strategy. Purpose the intent of the fhb is to serve as a field reference guide for wildland fire agencies using the incident command system ics in the control of wildland fires. We inspect, test and maintain fire alarm and suppression systems, fire hydrants, foam systems and portable fire extinguishers at over twenty 20 exelon power generation. The fireline handbook has been retired and replaced with an electronic file, a. Nwcg standards for wildland fire resource typing, pms 200. Fireline handbook o 2 obtain and assemble all necessary personal documents. The fireline production rates are published in the fireline handbook pms 4101, nfes 0065. This chapter documents authorities, standards, and procedures that. The actual s iraws is assigned to the fire, not the specific crew crews might be changed as needed throughout the duration of the fire.
Nwcg firefighter training s instructor guide, 2003 nwcg, fireline handbook, march 2004 nwcg, wildland fire incident management field guide, 20 appendix b first aid informati on ufscc standard the national wildfire coordination group nwcg course manuals may be purchased from. This guide has been renamed because, over time, the original purpose of the fireline handbook had been replaced by the incident response pocket guide, pms 461. Nwcg standards for wildland fire position qualifications. Modeling wind adjustment factor and midflame wind speed for. Safety is not a class, a certificate, or something you can touch. All of the material that exists in the irpg has been removed, including much of the safety and first aid information. Mn dnr prescribed burn handbook 21 s3 look up, look down, look around s190 introduction to fire behavior l180 human factors on the fireline s234 ignition operations s270 basic air operations s290 intermediate fire behavior i100 or is100a introduction to. Mar 16, 2011 the national wildfire coordinating group is considering doing away with the fireline handbook fh, or at least that is one of the options mentioned in an email sent out by the nwcgs operations. Nwcg s firefighter training student workbook pms 4101 fireline handbook pms 461 incident response pocket guide. Nwcg standards for wildland fire position qualifications, pms 3101. The following is a quick compilation of the tasks that a cultural resource technical specialist should do on a wildfire assignment. Prior to taking the s field exercise, students must.
Nwcg publications and web portals are the primary vehicles by which nwcg standards are transmitted. A memo released by the national wildfire coordinating group nwcg. Nifc incident raws national wildfire coordinating group. Fireline handbook revision page 2 of 2 major changes. Educational institutions, contractor associations, and nonmember agencies may issue the nwcg course certificate if the lead instructor is an authorized representative of an nwcg member agency or they have a formal agreement established with an nwcg member agency. Nifc incident raws iraws national wildfire coordinating group. For the purposes of the wildland fire leadership development program, the following working definition is used. Publications include standards, guides, job aids, position taskbooks, training curricula, and other documents.
Nwcg handbook 2 effective 0208 chapter 10, section. Ffp 2120 building construction for the fire service. Jan 01, 2004 fireline handbook nwcg handbook 3 unknown binding january 1, 2004 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions generally, initial attack involves relatively few resources, and incident size is small you need to read this book, for you cannot go wrong. Publications are distributed through hardcopy print, web pages, mobile device applications, and other digital media. He gave an overview of the questionnaire and suggested that the task force be assigned the task of answering the questionnaire. Prescribed burn handbook 2010 nwcg prescribed burn.
This handbook combines critical components from the 2016 edition of nfpa 1051 and nwcg documents into one source for wildland firefighters, officers and command staff. Students shall understand and follow all instructions pertaining to operational safety, as stated by instructors or as written in course materials. Per the nwcg fireline handbook, ensure that the iraws resource orders are assigned numbers. The intent of this guide is to provide a wildland fire.
Sponsored for nwcg publication by the nwcg incident business committee, national interagency fire center, 3833 s. Wildland fire incident management field guide, pms 210. Job descriptions and duties for these positions are listed in the nwcg fireline handbook, pms 4101, or in the interagency guides and agency directives listed in zero code of the fsh 5109. The resource advisor guide establishes nwcg standards for resource advisors to enable interagency consistency among resource advisors, who provide professional knowledge and expertise toward the protection of natural, cultural, and other resources on wildland fires and allhazard incidents. Ensure that firefighters national wildfire coordinating group, fireline handbook, nwcg handbook 3, third 36. Program of instruction university of illinois fire. Nwcg firefighter training s instructor guide, 2003 nwcg, fireline handbook, march 2004 nwcg, wildland fire incident management field guide, 20 appendix b first aid informati on ufscc standard the national wildfire coordination group nwcg course manuals may be. Interagency standards for fire and fire aviation operations 2020. Jun 06, 2014 the wildland fire incident management field guide is a revision of what used to be called the fireline handbook, pms 4101. Wildland fire incident management field guide national. Work capacity fitness tests wcft 2007 wcft updated guidelines. Leaders are individuals whose values and character enable them to influence others by providing purpose, direction, and motivation, in order to accomplish the incident response mission and improve the organization.
Modeling wind adjustment factor and midflame wind speed. Fireline provides fire protection services for exelon corporation, one of the largest electric and gas utilities in the united states. Fireline handbook o 2 obtain and assemble all necessary personal documents red card with current qualifications appropriate emtparamediuc certificationlicense paramedic accreditation from your local ems agency lemsa o 3 obtain and assemble all necessary agency forms patient care report pcr or other appropriate forms. This guide provides a collection of best practices that. Wildland fire incident management field guide i preface the wildland fire incident management field guide is a revision of what used to be called the fireline handbook, pms 4101. This guide should be used in conjunction with the nwcg fireline handbook, interagency standards for fire, fire aviation operations, and the bureau of indian affairs bluebook, with the understanding that each team may need to adapt. Additional copies of this publication may be ordered from. Leaders are individuals whose values and character enable them to influence others by providing purpose, direction, and motivation, in order to accomplish. Fish and wildlife service fws has been using and managing fire safely and costeffectively since the 1930s, leading to lands being in relatively better ecological condition overall, with lower risk of catastrophic fire. Fireline handbook nwcg handbook 3 unknown binding january 1, 2004 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions generally, initial attack involves relatively few resources, and incident size is small you need to read this book, for you cannot go wrong. Firefighter training s resources table of contents.
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