NWCG Wildland Fire Investigation Working Team

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Wildland Fire Investigation Working Team

Team Roster

Updated: February 2007

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	Alan Carlson (Chair) CAL FIRE Deputy Chief, Investigations Office: (530) 224-2495 Cell: (530) 917-9719 E-Mail: alan.carlsonfire.ca.gov Regular Mail: CAL FIRE Attn: Alan Carlson 6105 Airport Road Redding, CA 96002		Jeff Bonebrake (Co-Chair) ODF Investigations and Legal Coordinator, Oregon Department of Forestry Office: (503) 945-7445 Cell: (503) 559-7711 Fax: (503) 945-7454 E-Mail: jbonebrakeodf.state.or.us Regular Mail: Oregon Dept. of Forestry Attn: Jeff Bonebrake 2600 State St. Salem, OR 97310
	Paul Steensland, Paul Steensland & Associates Office: (530) 257-3695 Cell: (530) 249-0873 E-Mail: invf1adelphia.net Regular Mail: Paul Steensland & Associates Attn: Paul Steensland 316 NW Savage St. Grants Pass, OR 97526		Brian Garvey Wildfire Investigations (Representing Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources; State Foresters IAAI, Wildfire Arson Subcommittee) Office: (218) 485-8309 Cell: (218) 380-1979 E-Mail: banrgarlcp2.net Regular Mail: Wildfire Investigations Attn: Brian Garvey 121 Knollwood Drive Moose Lake, MN 55767
	Mike Heath Senior Instructor Forensics and Investigative Technologies Division Office: (912) 267-3310 Cell: (912) 242-3464 Fax: (912) 267-3441 E-Mail: Michael.Heathdhs.gov R egular Mail: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Attn: Mike Heath 1131 Chapel Crossing Road Townhouse 381 Glynco, GA 31524		Ken Ness Provincial Enforcement Specialist Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management Office: (306) 236-7544 Cell: (306) 240-8289 Fax: (306) 236-7677 E-Mail: Ken.Nessgov.sk.ca Regular Mail: SERM Unit 1 Attn: Ken Ness 101 Railway Place Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada S9X 1X6
	Dr. David Icove Assistant Chief, Criminal Investigation Division U.S. Tennessee Valley Authority Police Office: (865) 632-2527 Fax: (865) 632-2473 E-Mail: djicovetva.gov Regular Mail: U.S. Tennessee Valley Authority Police Criminal Investigation Division Attn: David J. Icove Asst. Chief, U.S. TVA Police 400 West Summit Hill Drive (WT 3D-K) Knoxville, TN 37902-1401		John Comery Senior Agent CFI ATF Office: (503) 331-7875 Fax: (503) 209-2313 Regular Mail: ATF Attn: John Comery 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Suite 700 Portland, OR 97232
	James Nanamkin Fire Prevention Specialist Bureau of Indian Affairs Office: (916) 978-6148 Fax: (916) 978-6081 E-Mail: buggs54hotmail.com Regular Mail: BIA Attn: James Nanamkin 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825		Gary Hilton Fire Prevention Forester/Fire Investigator Bureau of Indian Affairs Office: (612) 713-4526 Cell: (612) 716-1176 Fax: (612) 713-4401 E-Mail: ghiltonusfamily.net Regular Mail: BIA-Midwest Regional Office Whipple Federal Building Attn: Gary Hilton One Federal Dr., Rm. 550 Ft. Snelling, MN 55111
	John Carpenter Assistant Director U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations Office: (703) 605-4731 Cell/pager: E-Mail: jcarpenterfs.fed.us Regular Mail: USDA Attn: John Carpenter 1621 N. Kent St., Suite 1015 Arlington, VA 22209		Howard Herman Wildland Fire Management Instructor Alberta Sustainable Resource Development/Forest Protection Division Hinton Training Centre Office: (780) 865-8230 Fax: (780) 865-8266 E-Mail: Howard.Hermangov.ab.ca Regular Mail: Alberta Hinton Training Centre Attn: Howard Herman 1176 Switzer Drive Hinton, Alberta, Canada T7V 1V3
	John Barnes Manager, Rural Fire New Zealand Fire Service Office: DDI+64 (3) 3713621 Cell: 025327778 E-Mail: John.Barnesfire.org.nz Regular Mail: New Zealand Fire Service Attn: John Barnes P.O. Box 13747 Christchurch 6 New Zealand		CJ Ross Law Enforcement Specialist U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Office: (912) 267-2577 Cell: (912) 577-6184 E-Mail: cj_rossfws.gov Regular Mail: US Fish & Wildlife Service Attn: CJ Ross 1311 Chapel Crossing Road Building 63, FLETC Brunswick. GA 31524
	Richard Woods Superintendent, Fire Investigation Unit New South Wales Rural Fire Service Office: 61 2 96073300 Cell: 61 2 0418290519 Fax: 61 2 98269543 E-Mail: Richard.Woodsrfs.nsw.gov.au Regular Mail: Fire Investigation Unit NSW Rural Fire Service Attn: Richard Woods Locked Mail Bag 17 Granville NSW 2142 Australia		Noble Dunn NWCG Training Specialist Office: (208) 387-5694 Cell: (208) 830-3010 Fax: (208) 387-5378 E-Mail: noble_dunnblm.gov Regular Mail: National Park Service Attn: Noble Dunn 3833 S. Development Ave. Boise, ID 83705
	Fabian Crowe Victoria Country Fire Authority Fire Investigation Specialist Office: 61 3 5243 2129 Home: 61 3 5277 1499 Email: burning.issuesbigpond.com.au Regular Mail: Victoria Country Fire Authority Attn: Fabian Crowe 4 Buchan Ct. Highton, Victoria Australia 3216		Doug Williams U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security/U.S. Fire Administration Office: (301) 447-1158 Fax: (301) 447-1178 Email: doug.williamsdhs.gov Regular Mail: U.S. Fire Administration Attn: Doug Willliams 16825 S. Seton Ave. Emmitsburg, MD 21727
	Steve Grimaldi British Columbia Forest Service Senior Protection Officer Office: 604.504.4720 Fax: 604.852.6637 Email: steve.grimaldigems3.gov.bc.ca Regular Mail: British Columbia Forest Service Attn: Steve Grimaldi P.O. Box 2154 Clearbrook Station Abbotsford, BC V2T 3X8 Canada		Hugh Wood Dept. of Homeland Security/U.S. Fire Administration Response Section Chief/NWCG Liaison Office: 301.447.1087 Fax: 301.447.1078 Email: hugh.wooddhs.gov Regular Mail: Dept. of Homeland Security U.S. Fire Administration National Fire Programs Attn: Hugh E. Wood 16825 South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD 21727
	Alan Foster Senior Special Agent, National Park Service, Whiskeytown National Park Direct: (530) 359-2108 Cell: (530) 949-6415 (also functions as pager) Fax: (530) 359-2146 E-Mail: Alan_Fosternps.gov Regular Mail: National Park Service Whiskeytown NRA Attn: Alan Foster P.O. Box 188 Whiskeytown, CA 96095		Gary White G.L. White & Associates (Representing: Bureau of Land Management) Office: (541) 330-9635 Cell: (541) 280-0775 Fax: (541) 330-9068 E-Mail: gary.whiteglwa.us Regular Mail: G.L. White & Associates Attn: Gary White PO Box 1821 Bend, OR 97709

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