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Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.

Name Committee Role NWCG Member Agency Office Phone Email
Abbott, Blake Support Staff Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5400 babbott@blm.gov
Alter, Rachael Associate Member Other 208-949-8630 alter@nasemso.org
Anderson, Debra Advisor Forest Service 503-808-2286 debra.anderson@usda.gov
Denny, Wayne Advisor Other 208-334-4000 dennyw@dhw.idaho.gov
Dr. Curry, Michelle Primary Member Forest Service 202-306-2739 michelle.curry@usda.gov
Dr. Southard, Andrew Advisor Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5498 asouthard@blm.gov
Ehrlich, Robert (Bob) Advisor Forest Service 202-205-1457 robert.ehrlich@usda.gov
Fransted, Eric Alternate Fish and Wildlife Service 208-387-5210 edward_fransted@fws.gov
Grubbs, Larry Primary Member National Association of State Foresters 850-681-5920 Larry.Grubbs@fdacs.gov
Hicks, Bruce Advisor Other 775-742-7285 bjhicks@sbcglobal.net
Hnat, Mark Alternate National Park Service 805-218-0251 mark_hnat@nps.gov
Joel, Michael Alternate National Association of State Foresters 223-229-0126 michael.joel@fdacs.gov
Maxwell, Shaughn Primary Member International Association of Fire Chiefs 425-754-2285 smaxwell@southsnofire.org
McCowan, Tyler Chair Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5891 tmccowan@blm.gov
McCray, L. Kaili Associate Member Other larry_mccray@ios.doi.gov
Norton, Kevin Alternate Bureau of Land Management 208-387-4426 knorton@blm.gov
O'Hara, Katy NWCG Coordinator National Park Service 208-387-5269 kohara@blm.gov
Sandling, Ronald Primary Member Fish and Wildlife Service 208-826-3508 ronald_sandling@fws.gov
Sikes, Brian Primary Member National Park Service 202-961-8939 brian_sikes@nps.gov
Smith, Ric Primary Member Other 301-447-1584 richard.smith4@fema.dhs.gov
Sterling, Evan Advisor Bureau of Land Management 907-388-7892 esterling@blm.gov
Symonds, Jennifer Alternate Forest Service 208-387-5978  jennifer.symonds@usda.gov
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NWCG Latest Announcements

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Date: November 14, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention. Misaligned toolless fuel caps on Stihl chainsaws have led to recurring fuel spillage, fuel ignition, and burn injuries during wildland fire management operations.

This Safety Warning is intended to highlight the details and recommended procedures for the installation of a Stihl chainsaw toolless fuel cap, as well as how to identify and correct a misaligned, damaged, or broken fuel cap to help prevent fuel spillage.

References:

NWCG Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Advertencia de equipos 24-001: Prevención de derrames de la tapa de combustible sin herramientas de la motosierra Stihl

NWCG Alerts

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51 and NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for EQTR, includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Equipment Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51

NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53 and NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for PTRC, includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Personnel Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53

NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53

NWCG Risk Management Committee Releases Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

Date: November 7, 2024
Contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) has released Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires. As wildland fire respirators are available through several established vendors, wildland fire personnel need to understand regulations and limitations of respirator use in the workplace.

Safety Bulletin 24-001 outlines the following topics regarding respirator use for wildland fires:

  • Requirements for Respirator Use
  • Voluntary Respirator Use
  • Current Respirator Options
  • Unknown Risks of Respirator Use

This bulletin also provides mitigation recommendations to help reduce smoke exposure for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

NWCG Smoke Management Guide for Prescribed Fire, PMS 420-3

VIDEO: Protecting Wildfire Personnel from Smoke - How Incident Management Teams Address Smokes Risks

VIDEO: Smoke, Knowing the Risks