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Forest Service Roster

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.
Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
Vargas, Oscar N/A oscar.vargas@usda.gov Forest Service
Vaughn, Jonah 406-531-4702 jonah.e.vaughan@usda.gov Forest Service
Vega, Joseph 575-538-5611 joseph.vega@usda.gov Forest Service
Vining, Dave 208-347-0310 dave.vining@usda.gov Forest Service
Wachter, Brent 505-414-0227 john.wachter@usda.gov john_wachter@firenet.gov Forest Service
Waddell, John 208-901-1665 john.waddell@usda.gov Forest Service
Wade, Jamie 602-225-5256 jamie.wade@usda.gov Forest Service
Waldron, Alexis 406-529-3936 alexis.b.waldron@usda.gov Forest Service
Walk, Josh 719-755-3572 joshua.walk@usda.gov Forest Service
Wallace, Barry 928-777-5702 barry.wallace@usda.gov Forest Service
Wallace, Court 406-544-9799 courtenay.wallace@usda.gov Forest Service
Wallmann, Jim 208-387-5449 james.wallmann@usda.gov Forest Service
Walter, Terry 414-207-5259 terry.walter@usda.gov Forest Service
Walther, Jeff 928-527-3552 jeff.walther@usda.gov Forest Service
Watson, Roman 573-341-7425 roman.watson@usda.gov Forest Service
Weaver, David 208-666-8655 david.weaver@usda.gov Forest Service
Wegner, Melissa 406-329-4925 melissa.wegner@usda.gov Forest Service
Weinkauf, Lea 720-512-1677 lea.weinkauf@usda.gov Forest Service
West, Kyle 208-737-3220 kyle.west@usda.gov Forest Service
West, Molly 530-310-0518 molly.west@usda.gov Forest Service
West, Sean 530-513-7536 sean.west@usda.gov Forest Service
Wheeler, James 520-799-8772 james.wheeler@usda.gov Forest Service
Whelan, Persephone 414-312-3357 persephone.whelan@usda.gov Forest Service
Whitney, Saren N/A saren.whitney@usda.gov Forest Service
Williams, Griff 541-975-5490 griffith.williams@usda.gov Forest Service
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NWCG Latest Announcements

2023 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Date: May 24, 2024
Contact: NWCG Emergency Medical Committee 

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) announces the recipients of the 2023 Wildland Fire EMS Awards. EMC annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community. These awards are well deserved.

References:

2023 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

NWCG Emergency Medical Committee

Next Generation Position Task Books

Date: May 21, 2024
Contact: NWCG Training 

NWCG is excited to announce the release of Next Generation Position Task Books (Next Gen PTBs). The Next Gen PTB is part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. Next Gen PTBs are intended to be used in conjunction with Incident Position Standards to support constructive conversations between trainees and evaluators, set baseline standards, and enhance speed to competency.

Next Gen PTBs and Incident Position Standards are now available for Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB) and Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2). As positions go through IPTM, Next Gen PTBs will be developed and published.

References:

NWCG Position Task Books

Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM)

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

Date: May 10, 2024
Contact: IFUASS Qualification and Curriculum Board (IFUASS) 

The 2024 revision of the NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515 is now available. PMS 515 standardizes the processes and procedures for interagency use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including pilot inspections and approvals. This publication is now available as a PDF for easy use offline.

References:

NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Memorandum 24-003: Removal of Type 1 Command and General Staff (C&G) Incident Position Qualification Pathways

Date: May 10, 2024
Contact: Aitor Bidaburu 

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide NWCG direction for removal of the Type 1 Command and General Staff (C&G) incident position qualification pathways to transition to Complex Incident Management (CIM). Responders may continue to utilize available NWCG pathways to attain Type 1 C&G qualifications until December 31, 2024.

References:

Memorandum 24-003

CIM Story Map