Schultz, Dave

Member First Name: Dave

Member Last Name: Schultz

Office Phone: 208-387-5739

Email: dschultz@blm.gov

NWCG Member Agency: Bureau of Land Management

Committee Roster or Group: NWCG Staff

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Data Management Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Data Standards and Terminology Board

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Reporting Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Geospatial Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Unit Identifier Board

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Continuing Education Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Behavior Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Danger Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Weather Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fuels Management Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Use Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Fire Planning Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Resource Advisor Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: National Interagency Aviation Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Aviation Risk Management Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Airspace Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Base Operations Unit

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Airtanker Board

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Aviation Training Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Cooperator Aircraft and Pilot Standards Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Helicopter Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Water Scooper Operations Unit

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Single Engine Airtanker Board

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Smoke Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Smoke Managers Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Smoke Training Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Technical Smoke Topics Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: S443 Infrared Interpreter for Incident Management Course Steering Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: S495 Geospatial Fire Analysis Interpretation and Application Course Steering Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: S590 Advanced Fire Behavior Interpretation Course Steering Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Danger Curriculum Management Unit

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-12

Committee Roster or Group: S491 Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System Course Steering Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: S591 Advanced National Fire Danger Rating System Course Steering Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Observation Unit

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Lightning Unit

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Wildland Fire Module Unit

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: M580 Fire in Ecosystem Management Course Steering Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: RX510 Advanced Fire Effects Course Steering Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: National Aerial Supervision Standardization Unit

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Base Application Working Group

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Base Operational Risk Management Working Group

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Base Training and Qualifications Working Group

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Single Engine Airtanker Working Group

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Standards for Airtanker Base Operations Working Group

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Helicopter Short Haul Unit

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Aerial Ignition Unit

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Standards for Helicopter Operations Unit

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Geospatial Curriculum Management Unit

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-01-29

Committee Roster or Group: Emergency Medical Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-03-24

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Medical Unit Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-03-24

Committee Roster or Group: S490 Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations Steering Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-03-24

Committee Roster or Group: Air Tactical Group Supervisor Working Group

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-03-24

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Airtanker and Scooper Operations Subcommittee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-03-24

Committee Roster or Group: National Aerial Firefighting Academy Unit and Steering Committee

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-03-24

Committee Roster or Group: IFUASS Qualification and Curriculum Board

Role:

NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-03-24

NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) Available Now

Date: Aug 15, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended) training is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. S-290 (Blended) training combines online training and instructor-led training components that support individuals working towards any Single Resource Boss or Fire Effects Monitor incident qualifications.

This second course in the series collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills, and provides more detailed information on fuels, weather, and topography that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes.

Students are required to finish the prerequisite S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, before enrolling in S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended).

References:

S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended)

S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NEW! S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) Now Available

Date: Aug 14, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

The S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) is now available. Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) incident qualifications.

S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended) training combines online training and instructor-led training components. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the HECM position, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Helicopter Crewmember, PMS 350-22.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

S-271, Helicopter Crewmember (Blended)

NWCG Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for FBAN and LTAN

Date: Aug 13, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) and Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Fire Behavior Analyst Position Page

NWCG Long Term Fire Analyst Page

ETC/RMC Safety Bulletin: 25-001 New Guidance on Laundering Wildland Fire Clothing to Reduce Contamination

Date: Aug 8, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee
Risk Management Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) and the Risk Management Committee (RMC) have issued Safety Bulletin 25-001: Laundering to Decontaminate Wildland Fire Clothing. Recent research revealed that wildland fire flame-resistant pants and shirts can be contaminated with chemicals from combustion byproducts, including carcinogens, and that common laundering practices can effectively remove these harmful contaminants from wildland firefighter clothing more effectively than previously understood. It is recommended to decontaminate wildland fire clothing as frequently as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions about this new information and how to implement recommendations can be found on the NWCG Alerts page. Read the complete ETC/RMC Safety Bulletin: 25-001 to learn more.