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Collection of Historical Photographs, Cart Creek Fire

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Aerial photo of the Cart Creek Fire.

Aerial photo of the Cart Creek Fire.

Aerial Photo of firefighter fatality locations.

Aerial Photo of firefighter fatality locations.

 
Photo from the original investigation report showing final escape route of Hodgkinson.

Photo from the original investigation report showing final escape route of Hodgkinson.

Aerial Photo showing path of firefighter and fatality locations.

Aerial Photo showing path of firefighters and fatality locations.

 
Where Dave Noel's body was found, looking to the northeast.

Where Dave Noel's body was found, looking to the northeast.

Location where Dave Noel's body was found. This photo was taken on July 17, 1977 the day after the incident.

Location where Dave Noel's body was found. This photo was taken on July 17, 1977 the day after the incident.

 
Dave Noel’s knife and sheath; looking to the southeast.

Dave Noel’s knife and sheath; looking to the southeast.

Gene’s body was found here. The photo was taken July 17, 1977 the day after the incident. Note the unburned grass where Gene’s body was laying.

Gene’s body was found here. The photo was taken July 17, 1977 the day after the incident. Note the unburned grass where Gene’s body was laying.

 
Gene’s aluminum hard hat is in the lower left and his 1-gallon canteen is at the upper right.

Gene’s aluminum hard hat is in the lower left and his 1-gallon canteen is at the upper right.

Location of Gene’s Campbell's body. Photo was taken looking to the east.

Location of Gene’s Campbell's body. Photo was taken looking to the east.

 
Dave Noel

Dave Noel

Gene Campbell

Gene Campbell

 
Dwight Hodgkinson

Dwight Hodgkinson

 

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Updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

Date: May 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Fire Use Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431 serves as a supplemental resource for wildland fire module operations, providing information frequently used in the field.

PMS 431 defines the organizational structure, staffing, and qualifications for Type 1 and Type 2 Wildland Fire Modules, outlining their roles in wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and resource management. The NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431, should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430.

References:

NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

Updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 Now Includes Off-Highway Vehicle Typing Standards

Date: May 13, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee 

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 has been updated to include newly developed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) typing standards. These standards organize OHV information into logical categories and outline key safety requirements for occupants.

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment used in national mobilization to wildland fire incidents. Typing designations are assigned based on measurable capability and performance criteria.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200

NEW! S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers Now Available

Date: May 12, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Risk Management Committee

The S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers self-directed online course is now available! Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) incident qualifications.

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers focuses on facilitating hazard mitigation conversations and building trust to influence safety-related decisions. Individuals can self-enroll through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP).

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

References:

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers 

NWCG Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) Position Page

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Great Basin Cache Upgrading to New Inventory System

Date: May 7, 2025
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The Great Basin Cache (GBK) is transitioning to a new inventory system to better serve the wildland fire community. During this upgrade, GBK will be unable to process standard orders from Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment and Part 2: Publications between May 8-20, 2025, with exceptions made for emergency fire orders. Orders will be accepted through close of business May 7.

To browse the latest available items, please refer to the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) catalogs. 

References:

NWCG NFES Catalog-Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment, PMS 449-1

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