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Roster, Emergency Medical Committee

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

Name Committee Role NWCG Member Agency Office Phone Email
Abbott, Blake Support Staff Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5400 babbott@blm.gov
Alter, Rachael Associate Member Other 208-949-8630 alter@nasemso.org
Anderson, Debra Advisor Forest Service 503-808-2286 debra.anderson@usda.gov
Denny, Wayne Advisor Other 208-334-4000 dennyw@dhw.idaho.gov
Dr. Curry, Michelle Primary Member Forest Service 202-306-2739 michelle.curry@usda.gov
Dr. Southard, Andrew Advisor Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5498 asouthard@blm.gov
Ehrlich, Robert (Bob) Advisor Forest Service 202-205-1457 robert.ehrlich@usda.gov
Fransted, Eric Alternate Fish and Wildlife Service 208-387-5210 edward_fransted@fws.gov
Grubbs, Larry Primary Member National Association of State Foresters 850-681-5920 Larry.Grubbs@fdacs.gov
Hicks, Bruce Advisor Other 775-742-7285 bjhicks@sbcglobal.net
Hnat, Mark Alternate National Park Service 805-218-0251 mark_hnat@nps.gov
Joel, Michael Alternate National Association of State Foresters 223-229-0126 michael.joel@fdacs.gov
Maxwell, Shaughn Primary Member International Association of Fire Chiefs 425-754-2285 smaxwell@southsnofire.org
McCowan, Tyler Chair Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5891 tmccowan@blm.gov
McCray, L. Kaili Associate Member Other N/A larry_mccray@ios.doi.gov
Norton, Kevin Alternate Bureau of Land Management 208-387-4426 knorton@blm.gov
O'Hara, Katy NWCG Coordinator National Park Service 208-387-5269 kohara@blm.gov
Sandling, Ronald Primary Member Fish and Wildlife Service 208-826-3508 ronald_sandling@fws.gov
Sikes, Brian Primary Member National Park Service 202-961-8939 brian_sikes@nps.gov
Smith, Ric Primary Member Other 301-447-1584 richard.smith4@fema.dhs.gov
Sterling, Evan Advisor Bureau of Land Management 907-388-7892 esterling@blm.gov
Symonds, Jennifer Alternate Forest Service 208-387-5978  jennifer.symonds@usda.gov
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for DMOB, DOCL, and RESL

Date: February 28, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB), Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL), and Resources Unit Leader (RESL).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions, including a job aid for RESL, were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

References:

NWCG Demobilization Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Documentation Unit Leader Position Page 

NWCG Resources Unit Leader Position Page 

Next Generation Position Task Book and Updated Incident Position Description Now Available for Operations Section Chief Complex

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC) has a Next Generation NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 and an updated Incident Position Description.

These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

References:

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Position Page 

NWCG Operations Section Chief Complex Incident Position Description 

NWCG Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC), PMS 311-108 

2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, Now Available

Date: February 27, 2025
Contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the 2025 NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, is now available. Visit NWCG's website to learn about the major updates and changes in the 2025 version of the IRPG. The NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES is available electronically and will be available from Great Basin Cache by early summer 2025.

All hard copy materials, including the IRPG, are ordered through the Great Basin Cache (GBK). Information on the ordering process can be found in the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) Catalog.

References:

2025 IRPG Information 

NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461 

NWCG Guia de Respuesta de Incidente de Bolsillo (GRI), PMS 461-ES 

NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2 

2025 Professional Reading Program

Date: February 18, 2025
Contact: Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP)

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program is announcing the 2025 Professional Reading list! The goal of the annual reading list is to promote the reading and discussion of the books throughout the year.

The five books chosen for this year are: Surf When You Can by Brett Crozier, Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, Elephant Company by Vicki Constantine Croke, Simply Managing by Henry Mintzberg, and Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Metcalf.

References:

Professional Reading Program