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Forest Service Roster

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.
Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
Abell, Luke 520-664-0600 luke.abell@usda.gov Forest Service
Addey, Andrew 208-410-1663 andrew.addey@usda.gov Forest Service
Alexander, Nathan 406-491-0878 nathan.alexander@usda.gov Forest Service
Alvarez, Nathan 909-856-1025 nathan.alvarez@usda.gov Forest Service
Ames, Kevin 406-224-3864 kevin.ames@usda.gov Forest Service
Anderson, Marisa 801-395-4951 marisa.anderson@usda.gov Forest Service
Anderson, Debra 503-808-2286 debra.anderson@usda.gov Forest Service
Anderton, Rory 208-867-5734 rory.anderton@usda.gov Forest Service
Angle, Alan 231-775-5023 alan.c.angle@usda.gov Forest Service
Apuzzo, Godot 406-829-6793 godot.apuzzo@usda.gov Forest Service
Armstrong, Cambria 970-295-6831 cambria.armstrong@usda.gov Forest Service
Bailey, Travis 970-747-8843 travis.bailey@usda.gov Forest Service
Bak, Shane 406-240-9090 roshane.bak@usda.gov Forest Service
Barrett, Laura 208-387-5914 laura.barrett@usda.gov Forest Service
Barrows, Andy 509-884-6593 andrew.barrows@usda.gov Forest Service
Barry, Evan 541-975-5422 evan.barry@usda.gov Forest Service
Barth, Chris 406-671-4856 christopher.barth@usda.gov Forest Service
Bassett, Michael 208-271-2395 michael.bassett@usda.gov Forest Service
Basso, Hector 541-504-7230 hector.basso@usda.gov Forest Service
Baxter, Justin 928-582-1035 justin.baxter@usda.gov Forest Service
Beach, Andrew 303-202-4940 andrew.beach@usda.gov Forest Service
Beauchaine, Tony 801-247-8893 anthony.beauchaine@usda.gov Forest Service
Beavans, Gwen NA gwen_beaveans@firenet.gov Forest Service
Bell, Heath heath.g.bell@usda.gov Forest Service
Belongie, Cole 208-387-5169 cole.belongie@usda.gov Forest Service
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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