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Roster, Geospatial Subcommittee

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

Name Committee Role NWCG Member Agency Office Phone Email
Bailey, Andrew Alternate Fish and Wildlife Service 208-387-5345 andrew_bailey@fws.gov
Beauchaine, Tony Chair Forest Service 801-247-8893 anthony.beauchaine@usda.gov
Bell, Erin Associate Member Other 208-660-7046 ebell@usbr.gov
Belongie, Cole Advisor Forest Service 208-387-5169 cole.belongie@usda.gov
Bowne, Elise Alternate Forest Service 303-517-7510 elise.bowne@usda.gov
Chee, Jayvion Alternate Bureau of Indian Affairs 602-363-4834 jayvion.chee@bia.gov
Dillon, Greg Alternate Forest Service 406-829-6783 greg.dillon@usda.gov
Edel, Skip Primary Member National Park Service 303-915-3477 skip_edel@nps.gov
Feizollahi, Ceema Associate Member Other 408 656-5704 cfeizollahi@usbr.gov
Hannemann, Don Advisor Office of Wildland Fire 208-901-1715 don_hannemann@ios.doi.gov
Hansen, Kathie Alternate National Park Service 920-866-1767 kathie_hansen@nps.gov
Harbo, Emmy Support Staff Other 208-334-6196 emily_harbo@ios.doi.gov
Kafka, Joe Primary Member Bureau of Indian Affairs 208-387-5572 joseph.kafka@bia.gov
Lim, Roberta Primary Member National Association of State Foresters 916-216-0304 roberta.lim@fire.ca.gov
McClendon, Susan Alternate National Park Service 208-258-4244 susan_mcclendon@nps.gov
Osterkamp, Julie Primary Member Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5196 josterkamp@blm.gov
Panunto, Matt Alternate Bureau of Land Management 385-707-5216 mpanunto@blm.gov
Ramsey, Rebecca Primary Member National Association of State Foresters 502-803-8136 rebecca.ramsey@ky.gov
Rumsey, Amanda Primary Member National Park Service 208-830-0160 amanda_rumsey@nps.gov
Schultz, Dave NWCG Coordinator Bureau of Land Management 208-387-5739 dschultz@blm.gov
Stripling, Curt Alternate National Association of State Foresters 979-458-7332 cstripling@tfs.tamu.edu
Thompson, Craig Associate Member Other 208-334-1559 craig_thompson@ios.doi.gov
Tongier, Cameron Primary Member Fish and Wildlife Service 208-387-5712 cameron_tongier@fws.gov
Vaughn, Jonah Alternate Forest Service 406-531-4702 jonah.e.vaughan@usda.gov
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Date: April 23, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee

The NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515 standardizes processes and procedures for the interagency use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including pilot inspections and approvals. This updated publication provides the aviation community with standards to ensure UAS are used safely, effectively, and efficiently in support of fire management goals and objectives.

References:

NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

NWCG National Interagency Aviation Committee

ETC Bulletin 25-001: Retrofitted Hot/Cold Beverage Kits - 2025 Field Season

Date: April 16, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

Due to spout failures and the associated risk of burn injuries, manufacturers have retrofitted the Hot/Cold Beverage Kits using a heat-shrinking band to secure the black spout at the insertion site. The updated kits feature a fluorescent label on each full kit assembly for easy identification. Catering units are encouraged to confirm the clear heat-shrinking bands are intact around each spout before filling.

ETC Bulletin 24-001 regarding Hot/Cold Beverage Kits has been archived and replaced by ETC Bulletin 25-001 for the 2025 season.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC-EB-25-001 Retrofitted Hot/Cold Beverage Kits

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212, and Next Generation Position Task Book for Basic Faller Are Now Available

Date: April 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212, and NWCG Position Task Book for Basic Faller (FAL3), PMS 311-19 are now available.

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212 includes position standards designed to be used in conjunction with the Next Generation Position Task Book (Next Gen PTB). The Next Gen PTB for Basic Faller (FAL3) includes an evaluation guide with suggested rating elements to consider when assessing trainees.

References:

NWCG Standards For Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212

NWCG Position Task Book for Basic Faller (FAL3), PMS 311-119

NWCG Basic Faller (FAL3)

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions

Date: April 9, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
RMC Member Eric Fransted

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) serves as the position steward for all Safety Officer incident positions and continues to improve position standards, training, and naming conventions. The implementation of Complex Incident Management (CIM) required changes to position titles. RMC collaborated with the NWCG Incident Position Standards Committee (IPSC) to propose and implement these updates. 

References:

RMC Memo 25-01: Summary of Updates to Safety Officer Positions 

NWCG Position Catalog