The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) is a federal organization that brings together agencies involved in wildfire response across the United States. Its role is to develop standards, training, and coordination protocols to ensure effective and safe firefighting efforts. NWCG helps unify practices among various agencies, improving communication, resource sharing, and safety during wildfire management. By providing guidelines and training, it supports a coordinated response to wildfires, aiming to protect lives, property, and natural resources efficiently and consistently nationwide.