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Name Committee Role NWCG Member Agency Office Phone Email
Addey, Andrew Primary Member Forest Service 208-410-1663 andrew.addey@usda.gov
Berkabile, Cory Primary Member Bureau of Land Management 208-709-2440 cberkebile@blm.gov
Brown, Skylar Primary Member Forest Service 406-829-6804 skylar.brown@usda.gov
Coulter, Eric Liaison Bureau of Land Management 970-244-3000 ecoulter@blm.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
Evans, Benjamin Chair Bureau of Land Management 480-208-1725 bevans@blm.gov
Falcon, Omaira Advisor Bureau of Land Management N/A omairafalcon@blm.gov
Graff, Eric Advisor Forest Service 208-387-5606 eric.graff2@usda.gov
Jones, Margeret Primary Member Fish and Wildlife Service 605-885-6320 margaret_jones@fws.gov
Jones, Taylor Primary Member Bureau of Land Management 208-235-4705 tljones@blm.gov
Kulla, Tyler Primary Member National Park Service 307-739-3511 tyler_kulla@nps.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
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
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
Woods, Kelly Liaison National Park Service 208-789-6093 kelly_woods@nps.gov
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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