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Bureau of Indian Affairs Roster

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.
Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
Abbott, Blake N/A blake.abbott@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Armstrong, Reeve 303-913-9705 reeve.armstrong@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Billie, Brian 928-729-7382 brian.billie@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Black, Mike 208-387-5319 michaelj.black@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Bright, Cheryl 208-600-2553 cheryl.bright@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Cassellius, Martin 612-725-4523 martin.cassellius@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Chee, Jayvion 602-363-4834 jayvion.chee@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Dodgen, Robert 303-888-1505 robert.dogen@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Dyer, Daniel 503-231-2175 daniel.dyer@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Ellison, Eric 406-396-6436 eric.ellison@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Fisher, Garth 208-387-5315 garth.fisher@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Grayshield, Adrian N/A adrian.graysheild@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Havlina, Doug 208-850-6651 douglas.havlina@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Hebbeler, Jennifer 208-616-5003 jennifer.hebbeler@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Herrera, Colton 208-861-5169 colton.herrera@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Hickman, Jennifer 505-553-2205 jennifer.hickman@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Holiday, Rawley 505-274-1581 rawley.holiday@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Jackson, Mark 208-861-4444 mark.jackson@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Jaramillo, Kenneth 505-563-3375 kenneth.jaramillo@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Kafka, Joe 208-387-5572 joseph.kafka@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Kemak, Kip 208-621-4621 kipk@nezperce.org Bureau of Indian Affairs
Kerbow, Reese 828-497-3629 reese.kerbow@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Lacounte, Jeniffer 208-982-1451 jeniffer.lacounte@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Larrabee, Steve 208-387-5586 steven.larrabee@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Larson, Rachael 208-387-5331 rachael.larson@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for DMOB, DOCL, and RESL

Date: February 28, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB), Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL), and Resources Unit Leader (RESL).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions, including a job aid for RESL, were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Demobilization Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Documentation Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Resources Unit Leader Position Page 

Next Generation Position Task Book and Updated Incident Position Description Now Available for Operations Section Chief Complex

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) has a Next Generation NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 and an updated Incident Position Description.

These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

References:

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Position Page 

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Incident Position Description 

NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 

2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, Now Available

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the 2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, is now available. Visit NWCG's website to learn about the major updates and changes in the 2025 version of the IRPG. The NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES is available electronically and will be available from Great Basin Cache by early summer 2025.

All hard copy materials, including the IRPG, are ordered through the Great Basin Cache (GBK). Information on the ordering process can be found in the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Catalog.

References:

2025 IRPG Information 

NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461 

NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES 

NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2 

2025 Professional Reading Program

Date: February 18, 2025
Contact: Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP)

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program is announcing the 2025 Professional Reading list! The goal of the annual reading list is to promote the reading and discussion of the books throughout the year.

The five books chosen for this year are: Surf When You Can by Brett Crozier, Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, Elephant Company by Vicki Constantine Croke, Simply Managing by Henry Mintzberg, and Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Metcalf.

References:

Professional Reading Program