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Thomason, Carmen

Member First Name: Carmen

Member Last Name: Thomason

Office Phone: 208-387-5738

Email: cthomaso@blm.gov

NWCG Member Agency: Bureau of Land Management

Roster(s) Details:

Committee Roster or Group: NWCG Staff

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-05-01

Committee Roster or Group: Equipment Technology Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-08-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Chemical Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-08-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Shelter and Personal Protective Equipment Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-08-01

Committee Roster or Group: Ground Ignition Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-08-01

Committee Roster or Group: Invasive Species Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-12

Committee Roster or Group: Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-08-01

Committee Roster or Group: National Fire Equipment System Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-08-01

Committee Roster or Group: Cache Manager Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-08-01

Committee Roster or Group: Kit Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-08-01

Committee Roster or Group: Motorized Equipment Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-08-01

Committee Roster or Group: Refurbishment Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-08-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident and Position Standards Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-08-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Command Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Logistics Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Operations Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Planning Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Position Naming Board

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Leadership Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Leadership Curriculum Management Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: National Incident Management System Integration Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Training Delivery Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Educational Technology Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Wildland Fire Radio Standards and Use Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Human Resource Specialist Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: S520 S620 Course Steering Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

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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