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Bureau of Indian Affairs Roster

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Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
Abbott, Blake 208-986-2864 blake.abbott@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Armstrong, Reeve 303-913-9705 reeve.armstrong@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Billie, Brian 928-729-7382 brian.billie@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Bright, Cheryl 208-600-2553 cheryl.bright@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Cassellius, Martin 612-725-4523 martin.cassellius@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Chee, Jayvion 602-363-4834 jayvion.chee@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Dodgen, Robert 303-888-1505 robert.dogen@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Dyer, Daniel 503-231-2175 daniel.dyer@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Ellison, Eric 406-396-6436 eric.ellison@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Fisher, Garth 208-387-5315 garth.fisher@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Gholson, TJ N/A anthony.gholson@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Grayshield, Adrian N/A adrian.graysheild@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Havlina, Doug 208-850-6651 douglas.havlina@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Hebbeler, Jennifer 208-616-5003 jennifer.hebbeler@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Herrera, Colton 208-861-5169 colton.herrera@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Hickman, Jennifer 505-553-2205 jennifer.hickman@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Holiday, Rawley 505-274-1581 rawley.holiday@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Jackson, Mark 208-861-4444 mark.jackson@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Jaramillo, Kenneth 505-563-3375 kenneth.jaramillo@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Kafka, Joe 208-387-5572 joseph.kafka@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Kemak, Kip 208-621-4621 kipk@nezperce.org Bureau of Indian Affairs
Kerbow, Reese 828-497-3629 reese.kerbow@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Lacounte, Jeniffer 208-982-1451 jeniffer.lacounte@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Lacounte, Jenniffer 208-982-1451 jeniffer.lacounte@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
Larrabee, Steve 208-387-5586 steven.larrabee@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs
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NWCG Latest Announcements

2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards

Date: May 22, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Emergency Medical Committee

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service Awards. Each year, EMC recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated exceptional actions or accomplishments that go above and beyond their normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety and well-being of the wildland fire community. These honors are well deserved.

References:

2024 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

NWCG Emergency Medical Committee

NWCG Welcomes the Incident Management Teams Association as an Associate Member

Date: May 21, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
https://www.nwcg.gov/contact-us

The NWCG Executive Board is honored to announce that the Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) has joined the National Wildfire Coordinating Group as an associate member.

IMTA is a dedicated group of incident management professionals committed to enhancing the profession by promoting standards and fostering collaboration across federal, state, local, Tribal, and private sector partners throughout all phases of incident management.

“Joining NWCG aligns with our mission to elevate incident management professionals nationwide,” said Dr. Randal Collins, President of IMTA. “This is a proud moment for all of us committed to advancing public safety.”

References:

Incident Management Teams Association

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

Date: May 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Fire Use Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431 serves as a supplemental resource for wildland fire module operations, providing information frequently used in the field.

PMS 431 defines the organizational structure, staffing, and qualifications for Type 1 and Type 2 Wildland Fire Modules, outlining their roles in wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and resource management. The NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431, should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430.

References:

NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

Updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 Now Includes Off-Highway Vehicle Typing Standards

Date: May 13, 2025
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Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee 

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 has been updated to include newly developed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) typing standards. These standards organize OHV information into logical categories and outline key safety requirements for occupants.

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment used in national mobilization to wildland fire incidents. Typing designations are assigned based on measurable capability and performance criteria.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200