Advisory Notice from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group
The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use. This advisory recommends all pre-2006 fire shelters should be removed from service by January 1, 2026.
This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to:
- Inspect fire shelters immediately
- Replace and destroy any pre-2006 shelters (identified by white or pink insert label)
- Order replacements as needed
For further details, please refer to the complete advisory.
Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use
