The Structural Fire Management Reference Manual 58 (RM 58) provides detailed and comprehensive guidance on implementing a servicewide structural fire management program for the National Park Service (NPS). The National Park Service's policy on structural fire is expressed in the NPS Management Policies and in Director’s Order 58: Structural Fire Management. RM 58 provides NPS employees with references, operating policies, standards, procedures, general information, recommendations, and examples to assist them in carrying out the NPS Management Policies and Director's Order #58.
This reference manual supersedes all previous NPS instructions, requirements, interim policies, policy memorandums, and statements of policy relating to structural fire management.
The reference manual contains links to other pertinent information that will be valuable to personnel with structural fire responsibilities. This manual will be maintained as a living document and revisions will be made as necessary.
This reference manual supersedes all previous NPS instructions, requirements, interim policies, policy memorandums, and statements of policy relating to structural fire management.
The reference manual contains links to other pertinent information that will be valuable to personnel with structural fire responsibilities. This manual will be maintained as a living document and revisions will be made as necessary.
Full document: Reference Manual #58: Structural Fire Management
Updated September 25, 2023Chapter 1: Governance and Administration
Chapter 2: Community Risk Reduction and Code Compliance
Chapter 3: Fire and Explosion Reporting and Investigation
Chapter 4: Structural Fire Operations
Chapter 5: Training and Certification
Chapter 6: Health and Safety Standards
Chapter 7: Concessioners, Lease Holders, Permittees, Partners, and Others
Appendices
Appendix A: National Park Service Fire Code
Appendix B: Historic Structure Fire Protection System Assessment Matrix
Appendix C: Standard Operating Procedures
Last updated: October 15, 2024