Data Management - Data Standards
NWCG Data Standards
According to "The DAMA Dictionary of Data Management 2nd Edition," 2011, the word "standard" is defined as "A model or example established by authority, custom or general consent, used in measurement and comparison of quality, value, quantity or extent."
Data Management - National Boundary Datasets
The Data Management Program (DMP), oversees the authoritative geospatial reference data collectively known as the Wildland Fire National Boundary Layers (NBL) These layers include:
Data Management - Training, Conferences, and Meetings
Conferences and Meetings
Data Management - Data Management Program Office
Data Management Program Office
The Wildland Fire Data Management Program (DMP) supports wildland fire business by providing tools and services to help stakeholders find, understand and access the data they need for collaboration, planning, response, mitigation and post-fire activities.
Helpful Documents
WildCAD-E One Pager Help Documents
WildCAD-E Training
CDAT (Consolidated Dispatch Applications Training)
2023 CDAT WildCAD Downloads
Training Videos
National Interagency Computer Aided Dispatch Subcommittee (NICADS)
The National Interagency Computer Aided Dispatch Subcommittee (NICADS) provides national leadership in the standardization of data elements and user best practices for maintenance and development of current and future CAD programs.
NICADS Points of Contact: