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Roster, Training Delivery Committee

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

Name Committee Role NWCG Member Agency Office Phone Email
Black, Mike Liaison Bureau of Indian Affairs 208-387-5319 michaelj.black@bia.gov
Buhrig, Chris Primary Member Forest Service 541-410-0548 christina.buhrig@usda.gov
Burkhammer, Erin Primary Member Bureau of Land Management Not Available eburkham@blm.gov
Dinkel, Anna Primary Member Forest Service 951-217-6924 anna.dinkel@usda.gov
Dukart, David Primary Member Forest Service Not applicable david.dukart@usda.gov
Dutchick, Peter Chair Forest Service 916-584-0529 peter.dutchick@usda.gov
Flanagan, Sean Primary Member Forest Service 423-829-0535 sean.flanagan@usda.gov
Frost-Madrid, Karin Primary Member Forest Service 505-842-3206 karin.frost-madrid@usda.gov
Jacks, Randy Primary Member Bureau of Land Management 970-257-4821 rjacks@blm.gov
Palmgren, Glenn Primary Member National Association of State Foresters 517-243-3487 palmgreng@michigan.gov
Patterson, Stephen Primary Member National Association of State Foresters 803-896-8810 spatterson@scfc.gov
Sexton, Richard Primary Member United States Fire Administration 301-447-7687 Richard.Sexton@fema.dhs.gov
Sink, Sara Primary Member National Park Service 208-805-2735 sara_sink@nps.gov
Skraba, Amy Primary Member Bureau of Land Management 907-356-5632 askraba@blm.gov
Thomason, Carmen NWCG Coordinator Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5738 cthomaso@blm.gov
Trauernicht, Nathan Primary Member International Association of Fire Chiefs 530-752-6399 ntrauernicht@ucdavis.edu
Vacant Primary Member Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5112
Wegner, Melissa Primary Member Forest Service 406-329-4925 melissa.wegner@usda.gov
Williamson, Kerri Primary Member Forest Service Not applicable kerri.williamson@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