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Roster, Incident And Position Standards Committee

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

Name Committee Role NWCG Member Agency Office Phone Email
Babiak, Russ Primary Member National Park Service 208-608-8332 russell_babiak@nps.gov
Black, Mike Primary Member Bureau of Indian Affairs 208-387-5319 michaelj.black@bia.gov
Celino, David Primary Member National Association of State Foresters 508-326-2403 david.celino@mass.gov
Correia, Patricia Advisor National Association of State Foresters 978-874-5700 patricia.correia@mass.gov
Cota, Heath Primary Member Forest Service 208-957-3045 heath.cota@usda.gov
Daugherty, Craig Primary Member International Association of Fire Chiefs 505-634-6516 fire.edge.cd@gmail.com
Ellsworth, Mike Primary Member Fish and Wildlife Service 208-387-5986 michael_ellsworth@fws.gov
Eno-Hendren, Marlene Chair Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5265 meno@blm.gov
Flick, Russ Advisor Other 202-826-5553 russell.flick@fema.dhs.gov
Froelich, Michael Primary Member National Association of State Foresters 502-782-7159 michael.froelich@ky.gov
Gerboth, David Liaison International Association of Fire Chiefs 619-884-9905 dgerboth@sandiego.gov
Guillory, Larae Primary Member Bureau of Land Management 458-218-1598 lguillory@blm.gov
Hollingsworth, Jessica Support Staff Forest Service 540-383-6531 jessica.hollingsworth@usda.gov
Kennedy, Joe Sean Primary Member Forest Service 301-601-6439 Joseph.Kennedy1@usda.gov
Marshall, Marley Advisor Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5269 mmarshall@blm.gov
Ramirez, Monica Support Staff Forest Service 541-504-7346 monica.ramirez@usda.gov
Ruggles, Brent Associate Member Other 202-255-8803 brent_ruggles@ios.doi.gov
Saarloos, Sarah Primary Member National Association of State Foresters 907-301-0971 sarah.saarloos@alaska.gov
Skraba, Amy Liaison Bureau of Land Management 907-356-5632 askraba@blm.gov
Thomason, Carmen NWCG Coordinator Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5738 cthomaso@blm.gov
Vacant Liaison Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5112
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NWCG Latest Announcements

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)

Date: October 16, 2024
Contact: Incident Medical Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39 and NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for MEDL 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 Medical Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39

NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal is Now Available

Date: October 9, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Learning Portal

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) is back online following a migration to a new learning management system (LMS) application. The WFLP team is actively addressing any issues that may arise as a result of the update, and appreciates your patience as the team works to enhance your experience. NWCG will share information from the WFLP as it is available.

Should you have any issues with accessing or using the WFLP, please use the link below to submit a ticket through the Help Center.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Wildland Fire Learning Portal Help Center

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases New Equipment Bulletins

Date: September 27, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released three new Equipment Bulletins:

  • ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers.
  • ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeeping current inventories.
  • ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance.

These bulletins remind field going personnel of important issues related to equipment for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers

ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeeping current inventories

ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance

The Experiential Learning Subcommittee is looking for your feedback on Staff Rides

Date: September 20, 2024
Contact: Ashleigh D'Antonio and George Risko, Leadership Committee

The Experiential Learning Subcommittee needs to hear from the field about where the greatest need lies regarding staff rides and their accessibility.

  • Do you have an event you would like to turn into a learning experience?
  • Do you have a staff ride built, but are struggling to implement the delivery?
  • Do you need help building capacity?
  • What other ideas do you have to support experiential leadership training?

Fill out this short survey below to help us help you.

References:

Staff Rides: Feedback

Staff Rides