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National
Wildfire Coordinating Group
96th Meeting Minutes
May 9-11-2006 |
The 96th meeting of the National Wildfire Coordinating
Group was held in Boise, Idaho.
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Members attending: |
Kirk Rowdabaugh (Chair), NASF, Western States |
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Mike Hilbruner, (Vice-Chair), USFS - Fire
Systems Research |
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Tory Henderson, USDA Forest Service (Acting) |
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Don Motanic, Intertribal Timber Council |
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Mike Long, NASF, Eastern States |
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Tim Murphy, Bureau of Land Management (Acting) |
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Mike Wallace, National Park Service (Acting) |
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Rod Bloms, Fish and Wildlife Service (Acting) |
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Lyle Carlile, Bureau of Indian Affairs |
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Hugh Wood, U.S. Fire Administration |
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Jim Smalley, National Fire Protection Association |
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Bonnie Bradshaw, NWCG Executive Secretary |
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Guests Attending: |
Kelly Hawk, BLM |
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Mike Dougherty, U.S. Fire Administration |
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Shari Shetler, BLM |
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Logan Lee, TWT |
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Paul Schlobolm, FENWT |
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Gene Madden, SHWT |
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Hallie Locklear, IBPWT |
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Kim Christensen, FS |
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Judy Crosby, BLM |
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Frank Peters, DOI |
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Don Artley, NASF |
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Allen Deitz, PMSWT |
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Bob Leaverton, IOSWT |
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Pam McAlpin, GACG Chairs AG |
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Alan Dozier, WUIWT |
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Tim Sexton, FUWT |
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Linda Langner, SSTG |
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Vince Mazzier, IOSWT |
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Robin Hanford, WFEWT |
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Sheldon Wimmer, Great Basin, GACG Chair |
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Ray Quintanar, California, GACG Chair |
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Tom Maloney, Northern Rockies, GACG Chair |
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Tom Corbin, Northern Rockies |
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Darrell Ausborn, Rocky Mountain, GACG Chair |
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Brad Cella, Alaska, GACG Chair |
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Charlie Keller, Pacific Northwest, GACG Chair
(Acting) |
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Joe Ferguson, Southern Area, GACG Chair (Acting) |
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Brian Lauber, State of Arizona |
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Tom Kuntz, IAFC |
1. Welcome, Introduction, and Meeting
Packet Review (Kirk Rowdabaugh and Bonnie Bradshaw)
Discussion: Kirk Rowdabaugh
welcomed everyone to the meeting. Rod Bloms and Don Motanic introduced themselves.
Bonnie Bradshaw covered the documents contained in the Meeting Folder. NWFEA
handouts were given for NWCG review before Thursday.
2. Agenda: Review and Finalize (Kirk Rowdabaugh)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 1: 96th NWCG Meeting Agenda (5 pages)
Edits: Minor edits were made.
3. 95th NWCG Meeting Minutes and Strategy Meeting Minutes:
Review and Approval (Kirk Rowdabaugh)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 2: NWCG 95th Meeting Minutes, January 24-26, 2006 (20 pages)
Handout No. 3: Strategic Planning Meeting Minutes, February 28 - March 2,
2006 (14 pages)
Discussion: The NWCG members liked the new Minutes
format, as well as the color coding (red for Action Items and yellow for Agenda
Items for Next Meeting). Jim Erickson's suggestions were briefly discussed.
Format shown above will be used for listing the handouts, however, the decisions
and action items will stay in the format used in the 95th Minutes for convenience
to put information into the Action Items and Decisions Tables.
Edits to 95th Meeting Minutes (Orlando): Minor changes were
made, and the minutes approved.
DECISION: On NWCG 95th Meeting Minutes, agreed that
Minutes are approved, with minor changes made.
DECISION: On NWCG Strategy Meeting Minutes, agreed that they are
an internal document of NWCG and do not need to be approved.
4. Action Items List: Review (Bonnie Bradshaw)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 4: NWCG Action Item, Decisions, and Meeting Tracking Table (Excel
Spreadsheet) (6 pages)
Discussion: Bonnie explained the new Tracking Table,
which includes Action Items, Decisions, and Meeting Topics. Since it is an
Excel document, the capability of sorting and finding information will be
invaluable, besides being a historical record. Bonnie recommended that the
Action Items be numbered so that no item falls between the cracks or gets
lost. This was discussed briefly, and it was decided to number the Action
Items with the meeting number, a dash, and then 01, 02, etc. It was further
agreed that if a WT is tasked with an assignment, two action items will be
listed with an (A) and a (B) after the number -- (A) for the NWCG Liaison
and (B) for the WT.
DECISION: On Action Item Tracking Table, agreed to number the Action
Items with the meeting number, a dash, and then 01, 02, etc. (Example: 96-01)
It was further agreed that if a WT is tasked with an assignment, two action
items will be listed with an (a) and a (b) after the number -- (A) for the
NWCG Liaison and (B) for the WT. The WTs will have a separate sheet on the
Action Table.
The NWCG Member Handbook was discussed. This was an action item for the Executive
Secretary to complete, providing all NWCG members with a new handbook (93rd
Meeting - May of 2005). The handbook should contain the NWCG Charter; Charter
Protocol; MOU; Strategic Plan; WT/AG Charters; Lists of NWCG Members, WT Chairs,
and GACG Chairs; Host List; Featured WT List; and Meeting Minutes. Bonnie
will discuss the order and items with Kirk.
ACTION No. 96-01: On NWCG Member Handbook,
discuss contents and order with Kirk Rowdabaugh.
Lead: Bonnie Bradshaw
Due Date: June 30, 2006
AGENDA ITEM FOR NEXT MEETING:
NWCG Member Handbook - Review New Handbook - Executive Secretary -
October - 15 minutes
5. NWCG 2007 WT/AG Budget Requests: Review of Subcommittee
Recommendations (Lyle Carlile)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 5: Budget Subcommittee Review (1 page)
Handout No. 6: NWCG FY2007-2009 Budget Requests (4 pages)
Discussion: The Working Teams did a good job of
prioritizing their projects. The final Proposed Budget will be sent to NWCG
to review prior to the October Meeting. After the Joint Meeting tomorrow,
some adjustments may have to be made as the Strategic Plan will have an impact
on the budget. A suggestion was made that the Working Team Chairs attend the
January Meeting to discuss their budgets.
DECISION: On 2007 WT/AG Budgets, agreed that Budget will be finalized
at October Meeting.
ACTION No. 96-02: On NWCG 2007 Budget Requests,
Subcommittee will get their recommendations to NWCG Members for their review.
Lead: Lyle Carlile
Due Date: July 1, 2006
AGENDA ITEM FOR NEXT MEETING: Budgets: Review Final Proposed
2007 Budget - Lyle Carlile - October - 30 minutes
AGENDA ITEM FOR FUTURE MEETING: Budgets:
Review with WTs - NWCG Members - January 2007 for 1/2 day. Conference call
is an option.
ACTION No. 96-03: On Travel Costs, research
Operating Handbook for NWCG Memo on travel costs and supply information to
Budget Subcommittee.
Lead: Bonnie Bradshaw
Due Date: May 25, 2006
6. RNAG (Lyle Carlile)
Discussion: In their 94th Meeting (October 2005),
NWCG proposed to have this group under NFAEB. NFAEB has chartered this group.
As of today, RNAG is officially sunsetted from NWCG.
DECISION: On RNAG, agreed that RNAG is officially sunsetted as an
NWCG Advisory Group.
ACTION No. 96-04: On RNAG, research Chair Certificate
and prepare a Certificate for Steve Jenkins and deliver to Lyle Carlile.
Lead: Bonnie Bradshaw
Due Date: May 17, 2006
7. AWFT: Review Implementation Plan for Fire
Training (Kelly Hawk, Brian Lauber - State of Arizona (called in), and Tom Kuntz
- IAFC (called in); Crosswalk Project: Update and Decision to Accept Crosswalk
Plan (Mike Dougherty)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 7: Advancing Wildland Fire Training for Fire Departments Implementation
Plan, May 2006 (28 pages)
Handout No. 8: Memorandum to NWCG from Dougherty on Training Equivalency/Crosswalk
Report (1 page)
Handout No. 9: U.S. Fire Administration Training Equivalencies Crosswalk Project,
dated November 2005 (70 pages)
Handout No. 10: Appendix J: Crosswalk Matrices with State Input (62 pages)
Discussion: Kelly briefly covered goals, the focus, and
foundations of the Implementation Plan. The only positions selected for the
training, delivery, and equivalency alternative are Firefighter 1, Firefighter
2, Engine Boss, and Strike Team Leader Engine.
Mike Dougherty explained that the Crosswalk document will not get wide distribution,
but will be used by NWCG and others. Input was received from the TWT and SHWT
on both the AWFT and Crosswalk documents and incorporated into the documents.
Kelly and Mike are looking for NWCG's concurrence on the reports.
DECISION: On Training Equivalencies Crosswalk Project, agreed to accept
the Recommendations Report of November 2005 as presented. Further agreed that
U. S. Fire Administration will contract for verification of the utility and
report back to NWCG.
DECISION: On Advancing Wildland Fire Training for Fire Departments
Implementation Plan, agreed to accept final draft as presented. Implementation
Plan will be in two versions -- one with pictures included and without the
pictures. Further agreed that the NWCG logo can be placed on the document.
NASF will report on progress annually.
ACTION No. 96-05: On Advancing Wildland Fire
Training for Fire Departments Implementation Plan, provide Executive Secretary
with final Implementation, which will be sent out to the NWCG members.
Lead: Kelly Hawk and Bonnie Bradshaw
Due Date: May 17, 2006
AGENDA ITEM FOR FUTURE MEETING: Training
Equivalencies Crosswalk Project: Status on contract for verification of the
utility - Mike Dougherty - January 2007
AGENDA ITEM FOR FUTURE MEETING: Training
Equivalencies Crosswalk Project: Annual Update on Progress (NASF) May 2007.
Tickle for annual update every May.
8. NIOSH Meeting (Mike Long)
Discussion: Meeting was in Washington.
NIOSH is overwhelmed with firefighter fatalities and is looking at the value
of reviews. They gathered data at the meeting, but did not make a decision.
New definition is overwhelming. They are committed to do a full review and
are being pulled by the Firefighters Union to move forward. Most firefighting
agencies do not use the NIOSH Report because they have no wildland firefighting
knowledge.
9. Strategic Planning Session (Shari Shetler)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 11: NWCG Strategic Plan - Draft, dated April 4, 2006 (5 pages)
Discussion: The Strategic Planning Session was
held the entire afternoon on Tuesday. Topics covered were:
1. Finalize Guiding Principles
2. Prioritize Strategies
3. Select Strategies to Pursue
4. Action Plans
5. Objectives for Tomorrow
DECISION: On Strategic Plan, agreed that Action Plans will be approved
in the October Meeting. Further agreed to schedule 1/2 day in the October
Meeting to review these with WT/AG and GACG Chairs.
DECISION: On NWCG Budget Cycle, agreed to the following new timelines:
September 15th - WT/AG Action Plans and Accomplishment Reports due.
October Meeting - WT/AG Action Plans and Accomplishment Reports reviewed.
January Meeting - WT/AG present their 3 year budget.
May Meeting - Budget will be approved.
ACTION No. 96-06: On Action Plan, develop
a template for WT/AG to use, incorporating the budget form currently used
for budget submission.
Lead: Shari Shetler and Tory Henderson
Due Date: May 10, 2006
AGENDA ITEM FOR NEXT MEETING:
Strategic Plan: Review Action Plans with WT/AG and GACG Chairs - NWCG Members
- October - 1/2 day
10. NWCG Working Team Liaisons: Review and Decision on
New Liaisons to Replace Retired NWCG Members (Kirk Rowdabaugh)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 12: NWCG Working Team Liaisons List (1 page)
Discussion: Since NPS, FWS, and FS have Acting
Members at the present time on NWCG, the agencies currently assigned to the
WT/AG will stay the same, and this topic will be reviewed again in October.
DECISION: On NWCG Liaisons to WT/AG, agreed to keep the agencies
currently listed as liaisons, with review again at the October Meeting.
AGENDA ITEM FOR NEXT MEETING:
NWCG WT/AG Liaisons: Review - NWCG Members - October - 10 minutes
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
11. Meeting
with NWCG Working Team Chairs and GACG Chairs (Shari Shetler and NWCG Members)
Note: Meeting
minutes were recorded on a separate document and are attached to these minutes.
12. TWT: Conversion to a Competency Based System (Logan
Lee)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 13: Conversion of the NWCG Curriculum to a Competency-Based System,
dated March 2006 (1 page)
Handout No. 14: Competency Based Position Taskbook - Task Force/Strike Team
Leader, Draft of May 4, 2006 (11 pages)
Handout No. 15: PowerPoint Presentation Printout on Conversion to a Competency
Based System (4 pages)
Discussion: TWT has been drawn into the All Hazard
environment, which has lead them into changing their curriculum. PowerPoint
presentation was given. Performance based task books could not be translated
into a competency based system. Rationale was presented on conversion to a
competency based system. Task books have been translated into core competencies.
Assessment is being made now as to who is affected by revising the curriculum
schedule. TWT believes that the tradeoff is worthwhile.
Refer Topic – Will be discussed later on in the meeting
(Decision will be made and possible funding strategies discussed). See
No. 26 Below.
13. FENWT: Revised Charter (Paul Schlobolm)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 16: Fire Environment Working Team Charter (Revised) (5 pages)
Handout No. 17: Fire Environment Working Team Operating Principles, dated
March 2006 (17 pages)
Discussion: The Operating Principles are for review
only, but Paul would like approval on the Charter.
Refer Topic - Will be discussed later on in the meeting. See
No. 27 Below.
AGENDA ITEM FOR NEXT MEETING:
FENWT: Operating Principles Review - Paul Scholbolm - October - 30 minutes
Thursday, May 11, 2006
14. Strategic Plan (Shari Shetler)
Discussion: Shari covered the updated Action Plan
format, what direction needs to be given to the Action Plan groups, assigned
leads to the Action Plan, what she will be sending to Bonnie to get out to
the group (NWCG letter from the Chair; revised Mission, Vision, Principles,
Goals, etc.; Goal Strategy Template; Budget Template; sample of Action Plan;
Action Plan Development assignments; and flipchart notes).
ACTION No. 96-07: On NWCG Strategic Plan, draft
memo for Chair's signature giving direction to Action Plan Groups.
Lead: Shari Shetler
Due Date: May 19, 2006
ACTION No. 96-08: On NWCG Strategic Plan, send updated charts, timeline, notes
to Executive Secretary, and Action Plan Template.
Lead: Shari Shetler
Due Date: May 30, 2006
DECISION: On NWCG Budget, agreed that Working Team Chairs will have
their budget to NWCG secretary by December 1 annually.
Alan Dozier is the contact to a technical writer to help draft the Strategic
Plan document.
AGENDA ITEM FOR NEXT MEETING: Strategic
Plan: Prioritize Action Plans and discussion with WTs re NWCG structure and
where they fit - NWCG Members - October - 1 1/2 days
All aspects of NWCG were discussed, and new committees and assignments were
made (see Decision for details).
ACTION No. 96-09A: On NWCG Organization, develop
a matrix to identify what exactly NWCG currently has in its framework, identifying
that is and is not in the scope.
Lead: Judy Crosby and Shari Shetler
Due Date: September 13, 2005
DECISION: On NWCG Organization, agreed on the following committees
and leads:
Budget Subcommittee: Lyle Carlile, Tim Wallace, and Tory Henderson
Business Committee: Kirk Rowdabaugh, Mike Hilbruner, and Hugh Wood
Conflict Resolution Model (Communication Process): Kirk Rowdabaugh, Mike Hilbruner,
and Hugh Wood
Support System: Judy Crosby - lead
SME and Federal Subcommittee: Tim Murphy - lead
Communication Plan: Tasked to WFEWT (Mike Wallace is Liaison to that group)
Full-Time Staffing: Federal Subcommittee (Tim Murphy - lead)
ACTION No. 96-09B: On NWCG Communication Plan,
convey task assignment to WFEWT.
Lead: Mike Wallace
Due Date: TBD
15. Letter to Kelly Hawk with Award (Tim Murphy and Kirk
Rowdabaugh)
Discussion: Kelly was presented an award and NWCG
letter for all her work on the Fire Departments Implementation Plan.
16. SHWT: AED Update (Gene Madden)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 18: SHWT Memorandum to NWCG re Automated External Defibrillators,
dated May 9, 2006 (1 page)
Discussion: SHWT recommendation was to phase in
the AEDs into the cache system. Every unit does a self-check, and is very
low maintenance. Battery replacement ranges from $35.00 to $200.00. Level
of care, medical standards, and worksite need to be defined.
DECISION: On AEDs, agreed to table this topic until the SHWT completes
their task on defining the level care and medical standards.
ACTION No. 96-10: On SHWT, come up with definition
of worksite.
Lead: Gene Madden
Due Date: January Meeting.
AGENDA ITEM FOR FUTURE MEETING:
SHWT: Standard of Care, Medical Standards, and Definition of Worksite - Gene
Madden - January 2007
17. IBPWT: Alternative Hiring Authorities – Review
of IBPWT’s Draft Letter to OPM (Hallie Locklear)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 19: Report of Findings, Interagency Incident Hiring Alternatives
(11 pages)
Discussion: Spreadsheet will be cleaned up, and a cover
letter will be written to the agencies.
18. DHS Credential System: Discussion of New System
(Tim Murphy)
Discussion: Credential Project is being developed.
Steve Gauge is the representative. How equivalency is determined should be
reviewed by NFAEB.
ACTION No. 96-11: On DHS Credential System,
talk with Steve Gauge on this topic and report back to NFAEB with findings.
Lead: Tory Henderson
Due Date: May 17, 2006
19. All Risk Issues: ROSS, Qualifications, Law Enforcement,
and Capabilities to Support (Mike Wallace and Kim Christensen)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 20: NPS Memorandum to Associate Director, Visitor and Resource
Protection, dated May 8, 2006 (4 pages)
Discussion: Memorandum is a follow-up
to November 22, 2005 Meeting. Four key issues were addressed. ROSS will be
revised to make it a successful tool for All-Hazard. IQCS Project Manager
is assessing the potential cost associated with a system revision. NPS and
IOSWT are looking into possible shortfalls. The main concern is equipment
that is not currently in ROSS, but would deal with All Hazard.
20. Third Party Certification of Qualifications: Update
on Progress (Tory Henderson)
Discussion: Logan and Tory have not been able to
meet on this. The report was received, and she will get it out to members.
Changes listed on the report are being implemented. Tory and Logan will review
to see whether instructor qualifications are being met.
ACTION No. 96-12: On Third Party Certification
of Qualifications, send report to NWCG members.
Lead: Tory Henderson
Due Date: May 30, 2006
21. Meeting Schedule
| Meeting / Dates |
Host Agency |
Location |
Featured WT/AG |
| Fall – October 17-19, 2006 |
ITC & BIA Jim Erickson |
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho |
Fire Use WT |
| Winter – January 23-25, 2007 |
Western States Kirk Rowdabaugh |
Phoenix, Arizona |
Safety & Health WT |
| Spring - May 8 -10, 2007 |
NPS |
TBA |
TBD After Gall Mtg. |
| Fall - TBD |
TBD |
Boise |
TBD |
22. ICC: Follow-Up (Tory Henderson)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 21: ICC Follow-Up Email, dated 4/14/06, and two USDA Forest Service
Briefing Papers, dated 4/21/06 (4 pages) Discussion: ICC is requesting membership
and participation in NWCG activities.
DECISION: On ICC Membership to NWCG, agreed that ICC will
not become a member of NWCG, but can be used as a SME on the Working Teams
if requested by the WT Chair(s).
ACTION No. 96-13: On ICC Membership to NWCG,
respond to Marc Rounsaville's email on membership.
Lead: Tory Henderson
Due Date: May 30, 2006
23. PMO: Update (Judy Crosby)
Discussion: NWCG Website has been brought up-to-date by FS Webmaster. A spot
cash award will be given to Tammy Denney (FS Webmaster). The NWCG Executive
Secretary position will be decided on at the NFAEB Meeting on May 17, 2006.
It will be decided whether the position will be a contract, FTE or a 50/50
split.
24. NWFEA Project: Update and Decision on Repository
Tool Recommendation (Judy Crosby and Frank Peters)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 22: NWFEA Project Status Report, dated May 1, 2006 (3 pages)
Handout No. 23: NWFEA Memorandum to NWCG re Repository Selection Recommendation
(6 pages)
Handout No. 24: NWFEA Chart (2 pages)
Discussion: DOI Repository was selected and contracts
are being set up. Website is on line, with a FAQ section. Feedback is requested.
The glossary is being developed. BTT consists of the Chairs of the WTs. Repository
is a big data base. DOI is currently revamping their repository. Final approval
will be requested once all the SLAs are in place.
NWFEA will help NWCG with decision making as it will let them see everything
in wildland fire.
DECISION: On NWFEA Project, agreed to have NWFEA proceed to get
SLAs in place.
AGENDA ITEM FOR NEXT MEETING:
NWFEA: Update - Frank Peters and Judy Crosby - October - 30 minutes
25. TWT: Training and NIMO (Logan Lee)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 25: TWT Memorandum to NWCG on Training and Financial Accountability,
dated May 11, 2006 (3 pages)
Handout No. 26: TWT two Memorandums to NWCG on NIMO (3 pages total)
Discussion: The handouts were reviewed and briefly
discussed.
26. TWT: Competency Based System (Continuation) (NWCG
Members) See No. 12 Above.
Discussion: Decision needed to approve or not
approve this.
DECISION: On Competency Based System, agreed to the Competency Based
System conversion. Further agreed to table the funding issue until the October
Meeting.
ACTION No. 96-14A: On Competency Based System,
convey task assignment to the IOSWT and TWT to draft a package outlining the
conversion.
Lead: Mike Wallace (IOSWT Liaison) and Tim Murphy (TWT Liaison)
Due Date: May 30, 2006
ACTION No. 96-14B: On Competency Based System,
draft a package outlining the conversion.
Lead: IOSWT and TWT
Due Date: June 11, 2006 - Draft out for Comments to NWCG; October 17, 2006
- Memo out to field.
AGENDA ITEM FOR NEXT MEETING: TWT
and IOSWT: Competency Based System - Review of Memo and Package Outlining
Conversion and Funding Issue - October - 30 minutes
27. FENWT: Draft Charter (Continuation) (NWCG Members)
See No. 13 Above.
Discussion: More detail can be done in Operating Plan or
in subgroup charter.
DECISION: On FENWT Draft Charter, agreed not signing draft Charter
at this time until changes have been made.
ACTION No. 96-15: On FENWT Charter, revise
Charter with Paul Schlobohm to ensure consistency with NWCG Charter protocol.
After revision is made, send draft Charter out for review. Finalize Charter
for NWCG Chair signature after comments received.
Lead: Tory Henderson
Due Date: May 30, 2006 - New draft sent out. July 1, 2006 - Final for NWCG
Chair signature.
28. Fire Research: Strategy Update (Mike Hilbruner)
Discussion: The FS Fire and Fuels R & D Portfolios
were reviewed (3 Goals).
29. MOU (Memorandum of Understanding): Review of Draft
Comments (Tory Henderson)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 27: 2006 NWCG Updated Travel Process (1 page)
Handout No. 28: MOU - Draft (7 pages)
Discussion: Mike Dougherty made handwritten changes
to reflect Department of Homeland Security instead of FEMA. Changes were reviewed.
The purpose of the MOU is to show why we work together as a body.
ACTION No. 96-16: On MOU, make changes and
send out to members for review
Lead: Tory Henderson
Due Date: May 30, 2006 (Final finished)
30. Lessons Learned Center: Review of Program Charter
(Mike Wallace)
Distributed and reviewed:
Handout No. 29: Lessons Learned Center Charter, dated 8/15/03 (2 pages)
Handout No. 30: LLC Road Map, dated 4/27/06 (4 pages)
Discussion: Decision on Charter will be made at
the October Meeting when Paula Nasiatka is in attendance. Questions that were
asked: (1) Who are the users? (2) What are the priorities on the list? (3)
What roles can be played at minimal cost? and (4) What skills are provided
that are not provided by others? An update was requested to show the program
support that facilitates the Road Map.
DECISION: On LLC, agreed to defer decision on signing Charter until
October Meeting.
ACTION No. 96-17A: On Lessons Learned Center,
convey task assignment to Paula Nasiatka to show the program support that
facilitates the Road Map, and answer the questions asked in the May Meeting.
Lead: Mike Wallace
Due Date: June 30, 2006
ACTION No. 96-17B: On Lessons Learned Center,
provide information to show the program support that facilitates the Road
Map, and answer the questions asked in the May Meeting.
Lead: Paula Nasiatka
Due Date: October 17, 2006
AGENDA ITEM FOR NEXT MEETING:
LLC - Review Information on Program Support that Facilitates the Road Map
and the Answers to Questions Asked at the May Meeting - Paula Nasiatka - October
- 30 minutes
31. NIMO: Implementation Team Recognition (Mike Wallace)
Discussion: NWCG needs to recognize the members of the
NIMO Implementation Task with a letter and certificate.
DECISION: On NIMO, agreed that the Implementation Task Group should
be recognized with letters and certificates.
ACTION No. 96-18: On NIMO, draft recognition
letter to Implementation Task Group members and send to Bonnie to put on NWCG
letterhead for Kirk's signature.
Lead: Mike Wallace
Due Date: June 15, 2006
ACTION No. 96-19: On NIMO, make recognition
letters and certificates and letters for Implementation Task Group members
and mail them out.
Lead: Bonnie Bradshaw
Due Date: June 30, 2006
32. Meeting Review: Review Decisions and Action Items,
and Next Meeting Agenda Items (Bonnie Bradshaw)
The Agenda for the Fall Meeting was reviewed.
33. Round Robin (NWCG Members)
Tim Murphy: Logan informed on tasking.
Rod Bloms: Enjoyed the meeting. The new FWS Fire Director
has not been announced yet.
Mike Long, Lyle Carlile, and Mike Wallace: Nothing to add.
Don Motanic: The ITC Annual Symposium is in Fairbanks in
June, and NWCG is invited.
Tory Henderson: July 1st is the end of her detail.
Jim Smalley: National WUI Fire Education Conference - Backyards
and Beyond will be held in Denver at the Doubletree (Stapleton) on November
2-4. 400 workbooks are being sent out this month for this conference.
Hugh Wood: He is working with Dale Dague on the National
Mobilization Project on the structural side.
Judy Crosby: Reiterated that the PMO works for NWCG. There
is some disconnects with a few of the projects and some confusion on the NWFEA
Project. The PMO will work to correct this.
Mike Hilbruner: Expressed appreciation to Don Motanic and
Rod Bloms for filling in for this meeting. Meeting went well.
Bonnie Bradshaw: The GACC members enjoyed seeing how NWCG
works. Table Tents were helpful at the meeting.
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