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WFLDP Curriculum Management Subcommittee & Program Coordinators

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Name Course Office Phone Cell Phone Email Member Since
Walker, Eric LCMSC Oversight 505-954-2187 505-660-4869 ewalker@blm.gov Sep 2015
D'Antonio, Ashleigh L-180|L-280 208-630-3941 NA ashleigh.dantonio@usda.gov Nov 2015
Selk, Brandon L-180|L-280 NA 605-645-3865 brandon.selk@usda.gov Mar 2014
Lynde, Matt L-380|Briefing and Intent 530-919-8673 NA matthew.lynde@usda.gov Apr 2016
Williams, Joe L-380|Briefing and Intent 435-781-5212 435-650-0576 joseph.l.williams@usda.gov Apr 2016
Brown, LJ L-381 208-387-5459 208-901-4280 lbrown@blm.gov Nov 2016
Shultz, Jim L-480 208-387-5215 NA jim_shultz@nps.gov Nov 2015
Cerda, Paul L-480|Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award Coordinator NA 970-829-7261 paul_cerda@nps.gov Dec 2017
Vacant L-481 208-387-5784 NA
Risko, George L-481|Staff Ride Coordinator NA 863-956-6264 george.riskojr@fdacs.gov Apr 2016
Ellsworth, Mike L-580 208-387-5986 208-407-8711 michael_ellsworth@fws.gov Apr 2020
Touchette, Travis RT-130|Leadership in Cinema 208-387-5739 NA ttouchet@blm.gov Apr 2016
Dotson, Travis After Action Reviews|Social Media (LLC YouTube)|TDGs Library|TDGs/STEX Workbook 520-799-8763 NA travis_dotson@nps.gov Nov 2010
Addey, Andrew LEAD Time 207-737-3281 NA andrew.addey@usda.gov Apr 2017
Morrison, Monica Leading in the Wildland Fire Service|Self-Development Plan 208-347-0321 NA monica.morrison@usda.gov Dec 2017
Vernon, Justin Professional Reading Program|Social Media NA 541-224-3627 justin.vernon@usda.gov May 2014
McDonald, Pam Social Media (Facebook, Blog, Twitter)|Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign 208-387-5318 NA pmcdonal@blm.gov Jan 2002
Morrison, Brent Standard Operating Procedures Guide 208-634-0378 NA brent.morrison@usda.gov Mar 2015
Mielke, Aaron SOP Task Group 218-387-6031 218-370-8699 aaron.mielke@state.mn.us Apr 2016
Wickham, Jay SOP Task Group 605-255-4216 605-415-5422 jay.wickham@state.sd.us Apr 2016
Akerberg, Jake L-381 530-638-5605 NA jake_akerberg@nps.gov May 2021
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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