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NWCG Leadership Curriculum Providers and Lead Instructors

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L-380 Fireline Leadership

Adaptive Training Options (Approved 2013)

  • Frank Norbury (2013)
  • Kevin Harvell (2023)

Mission-Centered Solutions (Approved 2000)

  • Dayton Baraw (2001)
  • Mike Carroll (2001)
  • Tony DeMasters (2023)
  • Carl Donelson (2001)
  • Eric Hill (2009)
  • Mike Kancir (2017)
  • John Lee (2000)
  • Gary Luck (2022)
  • Lark McDonald (2000)
  • Jon Ridolfo (2011)
  • Steve Rosta (2011)
  • Andrew Sidwell (2017)
  • Mark T. Smith (2000)
  • Paul Smith (2019)

National Outdoor Leadership School (Approved 2005)

  • Lisa Bauer (2012)
  • Allison Bergh (2010)
  • Chris Bruno (2012)
  • Jesse Burns (2010)
  • Scott Christy (2005)
  • Jim Culver (2006)
  • Andy Dennis (2013)
  • Darcy Deutscher (2008)
  • Jake Freed (2010)
  • Ryland Gardner (2011)
  • Tim Hendricks (2010)
  • Kate Koons (2010)
  • Marcio Paes-Barretto (2010)
  • Kathleen Pelto (2012)
  • Dave Piggott (2010)
  • Jesse Quillian (2014)
  • Rick Rochelle (2010)
  • Shannon Rochelle (2008)
  • Ann Schorling (2013)
  • Jaret Slipp (2013)
  • Linnea (PeeBee) van den Toorn (2014)
  • Darren Wells (2005)
  • Ashley Wise (2013)

Pacific Northwest Training Center (Approved 2004)

  • Maria Agnew (2012)
  • Jay Bertek (2012)
  • Doug Booster (2008)
  • LJ Brown (2011)
  • Bill Miller (2005)
  • Rowdy Muir (2005)
  • Frank Norbury (2004)
  • Brian Sebastian (2022)

Government Agency (Approved 2015)

  • Jake Akerberg (2017)
  • LJ Brown (2015)
  • Danny Bryant (2015)
  • Paul Hohn (2018)
  • Josh Mathisen (2015)
  • Rob Morrow (2017)
  • Rowdy Muir (2015)
  • Jim Tomaselli (2015)

L-381 Incident Leadership

Adaptive Training Options (Approved 2014)

  • Frank Norbury (2014)

Mission-Centered Solutions (Approved 2003)

  • Dayton Baraw (2003)
  • Carl Donelson (2003)
  • Eric Hill (2010)
  • Mike Kancir (2022)
  • Gary Luck (2009)
  • Mark T. Smith (2003)

Pacific Northwest Training Center (Approved 2011)

  • Jake Akerberg (2019)
  • Doug Booster (2008)
  • Frank Norbury (2013)

L-480 Organizational Leadership

Benchmark Research; Safety, Inc. (Approved 2009)

  • Curt Braun, Ph.D. (2009)

Guidance Group (Approved 2013)

  • Mike DeGrosky (Approved 2013)

The Institute for Advanced Development (2005)

  • Larry Iverson, Ph.D. (2005)

ProHealthNet Incorporated(Approved 2009)

  • Doug Booster (2009)

L-481 Advanced Leadership for Command; General Staff

Mission-Centered Solutions (Approved 2015)

  • Dayton Baraw (2023)
  • Carl Donelson (2016)
  • John Lee (2016)
  • Lark McDonald (2015)
  • Mark T. Smith (2015)

 

Contact Information

Website Hyperlink Phone Number
Adaptive Training Options 208-484-5482
Benchmark Research & Safety, Inc. 208-892-0620 or 877-641-4468
The Institute for Advanced Development 206-772-8989
Mission Centered Solutions 303-646-3700 or 866-527-5627
National Outdoor Leadership School 307-332-5300 or 800-710-6657
Pacific Northwest Training Center  541-504-7342
ProHealthNet Incorporated 541-389-9197

 

 

 

NWCG Latest Announcements

New Job Aids Available: Packing Lists for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel and Support Staff, J-101 and J-102

Date: December 3, 2024
Contact: NWCG TRAINING

Two new job aids are now available: Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101 and Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Personnel, J-102, should serve as a baseline for items needed on a wildland fire assignment. These lists will help personnel prepare for a 14 to 21-day assignment on the fireline or in a support role.

References:

Job Aid Catalog

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Staff, J-102

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Date: November 14, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention. Misaligned toolless fuel caps on Stihl chainsaws have led to recurring fuel spillage, fuel ignition, and burn injuries during wildland fire management operations.

This Safety Warning is intended to highlight the details and recommended procedures for the installation of a Stihl chainsaw toolless fuel cap, as well as how to identify and correct a misaligned, damaged, or broken fuel cap to help prevent fuel spillage.

References:

NWCG Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Advertencia de equipos 24-001: Prevención de derrames de la tapa de combustible sin herramientas de la motosierra Stihl

NWCG Alerts

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51 and NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for EQTR, 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 Equipment Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Equipment Time Recorder, PMS 350-51

NWCG Position Task Book for Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR), PMS 311-51

The Incident Position Standards and Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC)

Date: November 13, 2024
Contact: Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53 and NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53 are now available.

The Performance Support Package, which for PTRC, 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 Personnel Time Recorder Position Page

NWCG Incident Position Standards for Personnel Time Recorder, PMS 350-53

NWCG Position Task Book for Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC), PMS 311-53