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Name Committee Role NWCG Member Agency Office Phone Email
Brown, Skylar Primary Member Forest Service 406-829-6804 skylar.brown@usda.gov
Carroll, Matt Advisor Forest Service 207-801-1003 matthew.carroll3@usda.gov
Corkish, Naomi Advisor Forest Service N/A naomi.corkish@usda.gov
Coulter, Eric Liaison Bureau of Land Management 970-244-3000 ecoulter@blm.gov
Dotson, Travis Liaison National Park Service 520-468-1618 travis_dotson@nps.gov
Dr. Curry, Michelle Advisor Forest Service 202-306-2739 michelle.curry@usda.gov
Dr. Southard, Andrew Advisor Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5498 asouthard@blm.gov
DuBose, Kat Advisor Other 303-236-5953 kathleen_navarro@ios.doi.gov
Evans, Benjamin Chair Bureau of Land Management 480-208-1725 bevans@blm.gov
Falcon, O Advisor Bureau of Land Management 985-364-6827 omairafalcon@blm.gov
Graff, Eric Advisor Forest Service 208-387-5606 eric.graff2@usda.gov
Hankla, Brandon Primary Member Forest Service 208-380-3775 brandon.hankla@usda.gov
Jones, Taylor Primary Member Bureau of Land Management 208-235-4705 tljones@blm.gov
Lamb, Erica Advisor Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5354 elamb@blm.gov
Martinez, Juan Primary Member National Park Service 530-515-6561 juan_martinez@nps.gov
McCowan, Tyler Advisor Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5891 tmccowan@blm.gov
McWilliams, Zeb Primary Member Bureau of Land Management 307-261-7717 zmcwilli@blm.gov
Norton-Jensen, John Primary Member Bureau of Land Management 601-559-0308 jnortonjensen@blm.gov
O'Brien, Patricia Advisor Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5943 paobrien@blm.gov
O'Hara, Katy NWCG Coordinator National Park Service 208-387-5269 kohara@blm.gov
Proud, Mike Advisor National Weather Service 803-822-8038 mike.proud@noaa.gov
Romero, Rudy Primary Member Bureau of Indian Affairs 520-471-0102 Rodolfo.Romero@pascuayaqui-nsn.gov
Sol, Joseph Advisor Forest Service 406-499-8063 joseph.a.sol@usda.gov
West, Molly Primary Member Forest Service 530-310-0518 molly.west@usda.gov
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NWCG Latest Announcements

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

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

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