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National Association of State Foresters Roster

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.
Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
Risko, George 863- 956-6264 george.riskojr@fdacs.gov National Association of State Foresters
Ritchie, Dave 360-902-2107 dave.ritchie@dnr.wa.gov National Association of State Foresters
Rodeffer, Stu 520-305-6492 srodeffer@dffm.az.gov National Association of State Foresters
Rose, Teresa 907-451-2623 teresa.rose@alaska.gov National Association of State Foresters
Rosser, Amber 907-761-6282 amber.rosser@alaska.gov National Association of State Foresters
Saarloos, Sarah 907-301-0971 sarah.saarloos@alaska.gov National Association of State Foresters
Schmadeka, Taylor 503-428-8292 Taylor.J.Schmadeka@odf.oregon.gov National Association of State Foresters
Shy, David 559-732-5954 x105 david.shy@fire.ca.gov National Association of State Foresters
Smith, Claire 406-683-3975 claire.smith@usda.gov National Association of State Foresters
Smith, Greg 828-230-8527 gsmith@stateforesters.org National Association of State Foresters
Smith, Keith 360-791-2232 ksmith@stateforesters.org National Association of State Foresters
Snart, Rocco 720-347-7234 rocco.snart@state.co.us rocco_snart@firenet.gov National Association of State Foresters
Steele, Mark 530-224-6901 mark.steele@fire.ca.gov National Association of State Foresters
Straka, Sonya 970-817-3370 sonya.straka@state.co.us National Association of State Foresters
Stripling, Curt 979-458-7332 cstripling@tfs.tamu.edu National Association of State Foresters
Thomas, Bryce 850-227-5141 bryce.thomas@fdacs.gov National Association of State Foresters
Truett, John 619-204-6196 jtruett@dffm.az.gov National Association of State Foresters
Verdegan, Travis 218-244-5690 travis.verdegan@state.mn.us National Association of State Foresters
Volmer, Stephen 661-618-4908 stephen.volmer@fire.ca.gov National Association of State Foresters
Wall, John 936-546-3109 john.wall@tdem.texas.gov National Association of State Foresters
Waters, Wade 615-761-7819 wade.waters@tn.gov National Association of State Foresters
Webster, Ben 573-522-4115, ext. 3 Ben.Webster@mdc.mo.gov National Association of State Foresters
Welbaum, Vince 303-445-4362 vince.welbaum@state.co.us National Association of State Foresters
Whisenhunt, Doug 678-478-6226 doug.whisenhunt@ne.usda.gov National Association of State Foresters
Will, Kirk 702-556-5100 kirk.will@state.co.us National Association of State Foresters
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Awards

Date: January 14, 2025
Contact: Leadership Committee

The NWCG Leadership Committee has awarded the 2023 Paul Gleason “Lead By Example” awards to individuals in the categories of Initiative and Innovation, Mentoring and Teamwork, and Motivation and Vision, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to the awardees:

  • Sam Bowen, Superintendent of the Mark Twain Veteran Crew with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Greg Titus, Zone Fire Management Officer for the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • Renae Crippen, Manager of the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Eric Carlson, Instructor with OMNA International.

References:

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Interview with Paul Gleason

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