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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
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
Ellison, Eric Primary Member Bureau of Indian Affairs 406-396-6436 eric.ellison@bia.gov
Flanagan, Sean Primary Member Forest Service 423-829-0535 sean.flanagan@usda.gov
Herrera, Elliott Primary Member Bureau of Land Management 505-761-8964 etherrera@blm.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

Updated NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Water Scooper Operations Unit

The NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 establishes the standards for dispatching, utilizing, and coordinating water scooping aircraft on interagency wildland fires. These standards should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision (SAS), PMS 505, and any local, state, or geographic/regional water scooping plans.

References:

NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Updated NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

The Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee has updated the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505. PMS 505 establishes standards for aerial supervision operations for national interagency wildland fire operations. 

References:

NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

New Job Aids Available: Packing Lists for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel and Support Staff, J-101 and J-102

Date: December 3, 2024
Contact: NWCG TRAINING

Two new job aids are now available: Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101 and Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Personnel, J-102, should serve as a baseline for items needed on a wildland fire assignment. These lists will help personnel prepare for a 14 to 21-day assignment on the fireline or in a support role.

References:

Job Aid Catalog

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Staff, J-102

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

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