Skip to main content

National Park Service Roster

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.
Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
Abendroth, Diane 307-690-7759 diane_abendroth@nps.gov National Park Service
Alford, Chris 703-221-7183 chris_alford@nps.gov National Park Service
Anderson, Jennifer 209-347-1538 jennifer_r_anderson@nps.gov National Park Service
Babiak, Russ 208-608-8332 russell_babiak@nps.gov National Park Service
Bennett, Julie 775-315-0465 julie_bennett@nps.gov National Park Service
Bishop, Stephanie 303-961-5540 stephanie_bishop@firenet.gov National Park Service
Black, Jordan 865-250-3128 jordan_black@nps.gov National Park Service
Boehle, Tina 208-387-5875 tina_boehle@nps.gov National Park Service
Boyd, Jeremiah 928-638-7823 jeremiah_boyd@nps.gov National Park Service
Brewer, Pat 303-969-2153 patricia_f_brewer@nps.gov National Park Service
Buehler, John 208-387-5227 john_buehler@nps.gov National Park Service
Cerda, Paul 970-829-7261 paul_cerda@nps.gov National Park Service
Collins, Chip 307-690-4400 chip_collins@nps.gov National Park Service
Diemer, Brandon N/A brandon_diemer@nps.gov National Park Service
Dotson, Travis 520-468-1618 travis_dotson@nps.gov National Park Service
Dunehew, Chad N/A chad_dunehew@nps.gov National Park Service
Edel, Skip 303-915-3477 skip_edel@nps.gov National Park Service
Engber, Eamon 707-272-1036 eamon_engber@nps.gov National Park Service
Ernstrom, Kim 208-994-1996 Kim_Ernstrom@nps.gov National Park Service
Fisher, Laurie 470-479-1818 laurie_fisher@nps.gov National Park Service
Fitch, Mark 208-387-5230 mark_fitch@nps.gov National Park Service
Forder, Melissa 404-507-5644 melissa_forder@nps.gov National Park Service
Fouch, Cooper 559-580-6310 cooper_j_fouch@nps.gov National Park Service
Gassaway, Linn 559-769-7025 Linn_Gassaway@nps.gov National Park Service
Gibson, Jennifer 458-231-4342 jennifer_gibson@nps.gov National Park Service
Displaying 1 - 25 of 68 entries

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