National Wildfire Coordinating Group
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National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) is a collaborative body established to coordinate the wildfire management activities of various federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies, ensuring a unified response to wildfires across the United States.
Mission
The mission of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group is to provide leadership in the development of interagency standards, guidelines, and qualifications for wildland fire management. This includes training, equipment standards, and operational protocols to ensure effective, safe, and interoperable fire management across all levels of government and with international partners when needed.
Parent organization
NWCG operates independently, though it is supported by its member agencies, which include significant participation from the U.S. Forest Service and multiple Department of the Interior bureaus.
Legislation
NWCG was officially chartered by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture in 1976 to coordinate wildfire management efforts.
Partners
- U.S. Forest Service - Bureau of Land Management - National Park Service - Bureau of Indian Affairs - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - State forestry agencies through the National Association of State Foresters
Number of employees
NWCG does not have direct employees; it is staffed by members from participating agencies who serve on various committees.
Organization structure
- Executive Board provides leadership and strategic direction.
- Committees and Subcommittees work on specific aspects of wildfire management, like training, equipment standards, and incident qualifications.
- Incident Operations subcommittee focuses on operational guidelines. - Training subcommittee develops and maintains training courses.
List of programs
- Incident Qualification and Certification System
- Interagency Fire Program Management Standard
- Wildland Fire Learning Portal
Last total enacted budget
NWCG does not have a separate budget; funding comes through contributions from member agencies.
Leader
The leadership of NWCG is not centralized in one individual but managed by the Executive Board, which includes representatives from member agencies.
Services provided
NWCG services include the development of standards for training, equipment, and qualifications for wildland firefighters, incident management teams, and support personnel. It also provides educational resources, incident response protocols, and supports interagency cooperation to enhance the safety and effectiveness of wildfire management.
Regulations overseen
While not directly overseeing regulations, NWCG's standards and guidelines often influence the operational policies of its member agencies, ensuring they meet federal guidelines and best practices for wildfire management.
Headquarters address
3833 S. Development Ave., Boise, ID 83705
Website
Wikipedia article
wikipedia:National Wildfire Coordinating Group
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