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National Park Service Roster

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.
Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
O'Hara, Katy 208-387-5269 kohara@blm.gov National Park Service
O'Leary, Michael 239-336-9789 michael_o'leary@nps.gov National Park Service
Pirog, Jeff 209-379-1902 jeff_pirog@nps.gov National Park Service
Powers, Jenny 970-267-2122 jenny_powers@nps.gov National Park Service
Rivelle, Bob 707-498-1761 robert_rivelle@nps.gov National Park Service
Roesch, Kate 580-878-1009 katherine_roesch@nps.gov National Park Service
Rumsey, Amanda 208-930-0160 amanda_rumsey@nps.gov National Park Service
Shultz, Jim 208-387-5215 jim_shultz@nps.gov National Park Service
Sikes, Brian 202-961-8939 brian_sikes@nps.gov National Park Service
Sink, Sara 208-805-2735 sara_sink@nps.gov National Park Service
Sitz, Shad shad_sitz@nps.gov National Park Service
Sorensen, Steve 303-969-2657 steven_sorensen@nps.gov National Park Service
Spaak, Jordan 970-803-7443 Jordan_Spaak@nps.gov National Park Service
Stevenson, Candice 208-387-5239 candice_stevenson@nps.gov National Park Service
Strohmeyer, Nicholas 208-387-5783 nicholas_strohmeyer@nps.gov National Park Service
Stuart, Miranda Miranda_Stuart@nps.gov National Park Service
Sutton, Brian 907-371-5393 brian_sutton@nps.gov National Park Service
Teske, Casey 986-888-1732 casey_teske@nps.gov National Park Service
Thornburg, John 520-269-3906 john_w_thornburg@nps.gov National Park Service
Tollefsrud, Todd 509-668-6269 todd_tollefsrud@nps.gov National Park Service
Tonihka, Brian 865-440-0456 brian_tonihka@nps.gov National Park Service
VanHemelryck, Mike 208-387-5206 mike_van_hemelryck@nps.gov National Park Service
Wartella, Judy 707-465-7721 judy_wartella@nps.gov National Park Service
Wienk, Cody 402-206-3128 cody_wienk@nps.gov National Park Service
Yohn, Bill 208-954-0863 bill_yohn@nps.gov National Park 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