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Forest Service Roster

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.
Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
Abell, Luke 520-664-0600 luke.abell@usda.gov Forest Service
Alexander, Nathan 406-491-0878 nathan.alexander@usda.gov Forest Service
Alvarez, Nathan 909-856-1025 nathan.alvarez@usda.gov Forest Service
Ames, Kevin 406-224-3864 kevin.ames@usda.gov Forest Service
Anderson, Debra 503-808-2286 debra.anderson@usda.gov Forest Service
Anderton, Rory 208-867-5734 rory.anderton@usda.gov Forest Service
Apuzzo, Godot 406-829-6793 godot.apuzzo@usda.gov Forest Service
Armstrong, Cambria 970-295-6831 cambria.armstrong@usda.gov Forest Service
Atkins, James 803-637-0240 james.atkins@usda.gov Forest Service
Bailey, Travis 970-747-8843 travis.bailey@usda.gov Forest Service
Bak, Shane 406-240-9090 roshane.bak@usda.gov Forest Service
Barrett, Laura 208-387-5914 laura.barrett@usda.gov Forest Service
Barrows, Andy 509-884-6593 andrew.barrows@usda.gov Forest Service
Barry, Evan 541-975-5422 evan.barry@usda.gov Forest Service
Barth, Chris 406-671-4856 christopher.barth@usda.gov Forest Service
Bassett, Michael 208-271-2395 michael.bassett@usda.gov Forest Service
Baxter, Justin 928-582-1035 justin.baxter@usda.gov Forest Service
Beach, Andrew 303-202-4940 andrew.beach@usda.gov Forest Service
Beauchaine, Tony 801-247-8893 anthony.beauchaine@usda.gov Forest Service
Beavans, Gwen N/A gwen_beaveans@firenet.gov Forest Service
Belongie, Cole 208-387-5169 cole.belongie@usda.gov Forest Service
Berner, Deon 208-462-3241 x7916 deon.berner@usda.gov Forest Service
Bohannan, Justin 541-618-2121 justin.bohannan@usda.gov Forest Service
Bohrman, Jared 406-829-7328 jared.bohrman@usda.gov Forest Service
Bones, McDonald 509-415-3337 macdonald.p.bones@usda.gov Forest Service
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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
Questions?  Please contact:
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