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Forest Service Roster

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.
Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
Juenke, David 530-226-2850 x 2856 david.juenke@usda.gov Forest Service
Karnowski, Al 208-387-5826 albert.karnowski@usda.gov Forest Service
Keller, Floyd 303-439-0337 floyd.keller@usda.gov Forest Service
Kendall, Aaron N/A aaron.kendall@usda.gov Forest Service
Kennedy, Joe Sean 301-601-6439 Joseph.Kennedy1@usda.gov Forest Service
Kiehl, Tristan 707-599-3821 tristan.kiehl@usda.gov Forest Service
Knight, Russ 208-600-2045 russel.knight@usda.gov Forest Service
Krause, Anthony 406-329-4932 anthony.krause@usda.gov Forest Service
Kuiken, Jason 209-916-5099 jason.kuiken@usda.gov Forest Service
Lahm, Pete 202-205-1084 peter.lahm@usda.gov Forest Service
Lake, Bryon 406-829-6814 bryon.lake@usda.gov Forest Service
Lannen-Littlefield, Andrea 951-269-9021 andrea.lannen-littlefield@usda.gov Forest Service
Lata, Mary 928-226-4682 mary.lata@usda.gov Forest Service
Lee, Jeffrey 480-457-1520 jeffrey.lee@usda.gov Forest Service
Leguineche, Jill 208-384-3380 jill.leguineche@usda.gov Forest Service
Leshuk, Tori 208-539-8502 victoria.leshuk@usda.gov Forest Service
Lightley, Kimberly N/A kimberly.lightley@usda.gov Forest Service
Linch, Albert 208-830-1101 albert.linch@usda.gov Forest Service
Linn, Scott 715-889-1824 scott.linn@usda.gov Forest Service
Lloyd, Rebecca 406-830-0998 Rebecca.lloyd@usda.gov Forest Service
Loncar, Lisa 423-397-8407 lisa.loncar@usda.gov Forest Service
Loomis, Chris 231-252-5600 christopher.loomis@usda.gov Forest Service
Loomis, Jason 503-894-1303 jason.loomis@usda.gov Forest Service
Lopez, Jose 208-387-5858 jose.lopez2@usda.gov Forest Service
Loraas, Chris 407-370-4160 chris.loraas@usda.gov Forest Service
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NWCG Latest Announcements

NWCG Risk Management Committee Releases Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

Date: November 7, 2024
Contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) has released Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires. As wildland fire respirators are available through several established vendors, wildland fire personnel need to understand regulations and limitations of respirator use in the workplace.

Safety Bulletin 24-001 outlines the following topics regarding respirator use for wildland fires:

  • Requirements for Respirator Use
  • Voluntary Respirator Use
  • Current Respirator Options
  • Unknown Risks of Respirator Use

This bulletin also provides mitigation recommendations to help reduce smoke exposure for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Safety Bulletin: 24-001 Use of Respirators on Wildland Fires

NWCG Smoke Management Guide for Prescribed Fire, PMS 420-3

VIDEO: Protecting Wildfire Personnel from Smoke - How Incident Management Teams Address Smokes Risks

VIDEO: Smoke, Knowing the Risks

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)

Date: October 16, 2024
Contact: Incident Medical Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39 and NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for MEDL includes the Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book, were developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. The Performance Support Package will support trainees, those qualified in the position, and evaluators.

References:

NWCG Medical Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Medical Unit Leader, PMS 350-39

NWCG Position Task Book for Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), PMS 311-39

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal is Now Available

Date: October 9, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Learning Portal

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) is back online following a migration to a new learning management system (LMS) application. The WFLP team is actively addressing any issues that may arise as a result of the update, and appreciates your patience as the team works to enhance your experience. NWCG will share information from the WFLP as it is available.

Should you have any issues with accessing or using the WFLP, please use the link below to submit a ticket through the Help Center.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Wildland Fire Learning Portal Help Center

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases New Equipment Bulletins

Date: September 27, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released three new Equipment Bulletins:

  • ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers.
  • ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeep of current inventories.
  • ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance.

These bulletins remind field going personnel of important issues related to equipment for wildland firefighting efforts.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC-EB-24-003 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in fuel containers

ETC-EB-24-004 Two-compartment fuel and oil container (Dolmar) unavailable in the United States (US) and reminders for upkeep of current inventories

ETC-EB-24-005 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Inspection, Care, and Maintenance