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Forest Service Roster

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.
Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
Muller, Matt 209-770-0517 matthew.p.muller@usda.gov Forest Service
Munguia, Jose 208-387-5400 jose.munguia@usda.gov Forest Service
Neal, Sherry 801-625-5806 sherry.neal@usda.gov Forest Service
Nelson, Julie 303-275-5011 julie.nelson@usda.gov Forest Service
Nelson, Matthew 303-202-4940 matthew.nelson2@usda.gov Forest Service
Nester, Jim 916-640-1051 james.nester@usda.gov Forest Service
Newburn, Ben 530-226-2527 benjamin.newburn@usda.gov Forest Service
Noordermeer, Cory 208-387-5637 cory.noordermeer@usda.gov Forest Service
Norman, Andy 307-739-5571 andy.norman@usda.gov Forest Service
O'Berry, Tom 541-504-7239 thomas.oberry@usda.gov Forest Service
Ohme, Hans 208 634-0378 hans.ohme@usda.gov Forest Service
Olle, Jaimie 541-383-5517 jaimie.olle@usda.gov Forest Service
O'Neill, Susan 206-732-7851 susan.oneill1@usda.gov Forest Service
Ontiveros, Humberto 303-202-4943 humberto.ontiveros@usda.gov Forest Service
Opperman, Tonja 406-461-0780 tonja.opperman@usda.gov Forest Service
Overton, Linda 707-562-8675 linda.overton@usda.gov Forest Service
Owczarzak, Kim 208-296-9818 kimberley.owczarzak@usda.gov Forest Service
Page, Andrew 270-758-2120 andrew.w.page@usda.gov Forest Service
Page, Sheryl 303-809-9860 sheryl.page@usda.gov Forest Service
Papke, Gina 360-891-5152 gina.papke@usda.gov Forest Service
Pascarella, Andrew 540-750-3672 andrew.pascarella@usda.gov Forest Service
Patterson, Charlie 850-523-8500 charles.patterson@usda.gov Forest Service
Pederson, Aaron 503-630-8787 aaron.pederson@usda.gov Forest Service
Penny, Steve 208-315-3729 stephen.penny@usda.gov Forest Service
Peters, Jenna 530-258-5108 jenna.peters@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