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Name Committee Role Office Phone Email NWCG Member Agency Start Date
Achziger, Brian Primary Member 720-587-9544 bachziger@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management Oct 2024
Bidaburu, Aitor Chair, Primary Member 208-387-5698 jose.bidaburu@fema.dhs.gov United States Fire Administration Jan 2013
Brown, Sara Associate Member Not Available sara.h.brown@usda.gov Forest Service Research and Development Dec 2022
Durglo, Jim Primary Member 406-644-8828 jimdurglo@gmail.com Intertribal Timber Council Jan 2018
Fisher, Garth Primary Member 208-387-5315 garth.fisher@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs Dec 2017
Haston, Dave Primary Member 208-387-5642 david.haston@usda.gov Forest Service Mar 2023
Hockenberry, Heath Associate Member 208-334-9862 heath.hockenberry@noaa.gov National Weather Service May 2020
Horsburgh, Erin Primary Member 208-954-4664 erin_horsburgh@nps.gov National Park Service Apr 2024
Jewell, Anne Primary Member 202-209-5355 anne.m.jewell3.civ@mail.mil Department of Defense Dec 2022
Kopardekar, Parimal Associate Member 650-380-3276 parimal.h.kopardekar@nasa.gov The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Jan 2024
Litzenberg, Erik Primary Member, Vice Chair 505-473-2290 eriklitz@gmail.com International Association of Fire Chiefs Sep 2021
Smith, Greg Primary Member 828-230-8527 gsmith@stateforesters.org National Association of State Foresters Sep 2023
Van Hemelryck, Kim Associate Member 208-334-1552 kimberly_vanhemelryck@ios.doi.gov Office of Wildland Fire Apr 2015
Wallace, Jon Primary Member 208-830-1853 jon_wallace@fws.gov Fish and Wildlife Service Apr 2024
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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