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Gaskill, Steven

Member First Name
Steven
Member Last Name
Gaskill
Phone
208-387-5201
Email
sgaskill@blm.gov
NWCG Member Agency
Department of Interior (DOI)

Committee Roster or Group: NWCG Staff

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2019-09-01

Committee Roster or Group: 6 Minutes for Safety

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Communication Education and Prevention Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: D510 Supervisory Dispatcher Course Steering Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Dispatch Position and Curriculum Management Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Emergency Medical Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Prevention Education Team Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Business Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Medical Unit Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Mental Health Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: National Coordination System Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: National Interagency Computer Aided Dispatch Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Public Information Officer Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Risk Management Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Wildland Fire Investigation Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-10-22

Committee Roster or Group: Smoke Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Smoke Managers Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Smoke Training Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Technical Smoke Topics Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fuels Management Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Use Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Wildland Fire Module Unit

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: M580 Fire in Ecosystem Management Course Steering Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: RX510 Advanced Fire Effects Course Steering Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Command Management Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Commander Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Resource Advisor Subcommittee DRAFT

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Finance and Business Management Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Operations Management Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fuels Management Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Operations Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Tree Felling Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: WUI Mitigation Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Safety and Risk Management Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: 6 Minutes for Safety DRAFT

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Emergency Medical Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Health and Wellness Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Smoke Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Operations Subcommittee DRAFT

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Public Information Management Committee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Education and Prevention Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Investigation Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Information Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! S-212, Intermediate Faller (Online) Course Available Now 

Date:  April 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce that the new S‑212, Intermediate Faller (Online), course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). This second course in the series provides students with the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of an Intermediate Faller (FAL2), as described in the FAL2 Incident Position Description. This course is intended for individuals seeking to advance from Basic Faller (FAL3) to FAL2.

S‑212, Intermediate Faller is a fully online, self‑paced training program consisting of 13 units. Learners will engage with interactive, scenario‑based content designed to progressively build foundational skills and knowledge essential for the FAL2 role.

Students must be qualified as a Basic Faller (FAL3) prior to enrolling in S‑212, Intermediate Faller course.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2027.

References:

S-212 Intermediate Faller (Online)

RMC Memo 26-01: Transition Plan for Implementing Updates to Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Qualifications

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Page

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212

New Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

Date:  April 17, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: National Coordination System Committee

A new publication from the National Coordination System Committee (NCSC) is now available. The NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249, will be used for aviation crews and dispatch to share flight information that is needed for resource tracking, and if needed, for emergency procedures.

For further details, please contact your NCSC representative. 

References:

NCSC Memo 26-01: Implementation of NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

New Glossary Term for Review

Date:  April 15, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Data Standards and Terminology Board (DSTB)

The Data Standards and Terminology Board is requesting feedback on a new glossary term: Resource Protection Measure (RPM).

The proposed definition is: Practical guidance provided for incident personnel in a manner in which incident objectives can be achieved while reducing impacts to identified resources across the landscape. RPMs are informed by, but not restricted to, Minimum Impact Strategies and Tactics (MIST).

Please review, share with your subgroups, and provide feedback as appropriate through the following form: Request Feedback The comment period will close May 10, 2026.

Thank you for your engagement in the NWCG glossary process – your participation is key to our success.

References:

Glossary Request Feedback

Quarter Three Materials for the 2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign Now Available

Date:  April 1, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Quarter Three materials for the 2025/2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign are now available. This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

Quarter Three materials focus on Leadership Level 3: Leader of People (Develop Intent). Leadership Level 3 is where your values, your team, and your influence come together. Leaders of People put their teams first, build trust, and lead with authenticity. They mentor future leaders and shape decisions up and down the chain.

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee