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Roster, Risk Management Committee

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.

Name Committee Role NWCG Member Agency Office Phone Email
Blake, Tim Primary Member Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5434 tblake@blm.gov
Butler, Corey Advisor Other 303-236-5953 corey_butler@ios.doi.gov
Doran, Shaun Primary Member National Association of State Foresters 570-922-3344 shdoran@pa.gov
Drinkwater, Darci Support Staff Forest Service 208-387-5699 ddrinkwater@blm.gov
DuBose, Kat Associate Member Other 303-236-5953 kathleen_navarro@ios.doi.gov
Evoy, Richie Advisor Other N/A Qom1@cdc.gov
Fransted, Eric Primary Member Fish and Wildlife Service 208-387-5210 edward_fransted@fws.gov
Jones, Darryl Primary Member National Association of State Foresters 803-896-8817 djones@scfc.gov
Maclay-Schulte, David Advisor Forest Service 406-396-4919 david.j.maclay-schulte@usda.gov
McFarland, Mack Chair National Park Service 307-690-0573 mack_mcfarland@nps.gov
O'Hara, Katy NWCG Coordinator National Park Service 208-387-5269 kohara@blm.gov
Phelps, Troy Primary Member Bureau of Indian Affairs 406-247-7911 Troy.phelps@bia.gov
Proud, Mike Associate Member National Weather Service 803-822-8038 mike.proud@noaa.gov
Rodeffer, Stu Primary Member National Association of State Foresters 520-305-6492 srodeffer@dffm.az.gov
Smith, Ric Primary Member Other 301-447-1584 richard.smith4@fema.dhs.gov
West, Molly Advisor Forest Service 530-310-0518 molly.west@usda.gov
Whelan, Persephone Primary Member Forest Service 414-312-3357 persephone.whelan@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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