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Wildland Fire Learning Portal Governance Board

WFLP decorative banner: photos depicting WFLP training courses.

 

The Wildland Fire Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) Governance Board works directly for the NWCG Executive Board via charter. 

The WFLP Governance Board provides national level oversight, authority, and long-term strategic direction of the WFLP by ensuring all stakeholders interests are represented.  Primary objectives include:

  • Establishes, maintains and enforces WFLP business processes for the implementation and maintenance of the WFLP.
  • Ensures the WFLP accurately reflects the business requirements of the user community.
  • Reviews and approves modifications to the WFLP to ensure appropriate agency and stakeholder requirements are met and are based on a demonstrated business need.
  • Reviews and approves all WFLP modifications that may affect business requirements, user security roles, or have a major effect on the learner.
  • Develops strategic direction to ensure the long-term sustainability of the WFLP.

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Roster

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.
Name Role Office Phone Email Start Date
Dierks, Tamara Primary Member 605-393-4229 tamara.dierks@state.sd.us
Ellsworth, Mike Primary Member 208-387-5986 michael_ellsworth@fws.gov
Ernstrom, Kim Advisor 208-994-1996 Kim_Ernstrom@nps.gov
Fisher, Garth Primary Member 208-387-5315 garth.fisher@bia.gov
Frantz, Juliann Primary Member 301-447-7689 Juliann.Frantz@fema.dhs.gov
Gividen, Rick Advisor 208-334-1566 john_gividen@ios.doi.gov
Glaeser, Lori Advisor 208-387-5961 lglaeser@blm.gov
Green, Justin Primary Member 571-246-4427 justin.green@loudoun.gov
Heller, Nicholas Advisor N/A nicholas_heller@ios.doi.gov
Richter, Stew Primary Member 202-841-8807 stewart.richter@usda.gov
Schaeffer, Brian Primary Member 509-280-4563 brian.schaeffer@mac.com
Sink, Sara Chair 208-805-2735 sara_sink@nps.gov
Skraba, Amy Advisor 907-356-5632 askraba@blm.gov
Skudlarek, Mark Vice Chair 208-387-5590 mskudlar@blm.gov
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NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! Air Operations Summary (ICS 220 WF) Now Available

Date: May 2, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
National Interagency Aviation Committee

The Air Operations Summary (ICS 220 WF) provides the Air Operations Branch with the number, type, location, and specific assignments of helicopters and air resources. The new ICS 220 WF also includes medical extraction capabilities and air resources tracking.

Understanding the capabilities of aviation assets is critical for effective medical and extraction responses. Coordination with the Medical Unit Leader is essential to ensure alignment and consistency between the ICS 220 WF and the Medical Plan (ICS 206 WF). 

References:

Air Operations Summary (ICS 220 WF)

National Interagency Aviation Committee

Incident Command System (ICS) Forms

Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book Available for Firing Boss, Single Resource

Date: April 30, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Fuels Management Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Firing Boss, Single Resource, PMS 350-105, and the NWCG Position Task Book for Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB), PMS 311-105, are now available. 

These resources, part of the Performance Support Package developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators. 

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 Firing Boss, Single Resource Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Firing Boss, Single Resource, PMS 350-105

NWCG Position Task Book for Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB), PMS 311-105

Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book Available for Helicopter Crewmember

Date: April 28, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Helicopter Crewmember, PMS 350-22, and the NWCG Position Task Book for Helicopter Crewmember (HECM), PMS 311-22, are now available.

These resources, part of the Performance Support Package developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators.

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 Incident Position Standards for Helicopter Crewmember, PMS 350-22

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Helicopter Crewmember, PMS 350-22

NWCG Position Task Book for Helicopter Crewmember (HECM), PMS 311-22

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