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2026 WOR: Mulholland Fire Struck by Rock Fatality – Shawna Lynn Jones

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Shawna Lynn Jones, February 25, 2016

Today we honor Shawna Lynn Jones and seek to learn and improve from the circumstances that led to her passing.

Incident Summary: 

The Mulholland Fire was reported early in the morning on February 25, 2016. Located in steep terrain within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area of the National Park Service, the fire was roughly 12 acres and burning in chaparral with a heavy dead component due to drought. Initial response included approximately 200 personnel from county and federal units, including Shawna’s Los Angeles County Department of Corrections hand crew. In the early morning hours of February 25, a boulder was dislodged and rolled down the hill, striking Shawna’s head. Firefighters initiated CPR and Shawna was airlifted to a hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.

Shawna was 22 when she passed and had planned to continue a career in wildland fire upon completion of her sentence. Let us never forget her sacrifice. 

Discussion:

  • Crews responded to the Mulholland Fire in the early morning hours, during a time of year not normally associated with high fire activity. 
    • How does the timing and the seasonality of a fire response impact decision-making during initial attack?
  • On small fires, crews may find themselves working within a short distance of other resources, and may be uphill or downhill of those resources, with the potential for objects to roll downhill.
    • What precautions would your crew take when working near other resources on a steep slope?
  • Though the Mulholland Fire was not large, several factors increased its complexity.
    • What are some other factors beyond fire size that can contribute to complexity analyses?
    • How does the changing complexity of emerging incidents impact your actions and decision-making process as an Incident Commander, single resource boss, or crew member?

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

Date:  July 8, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Development Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Fourth Quarter 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 Four materials focus on Leadership Level 4: Leader of Leaders (Provide Direction). Leadership Level 4 is where you are setting the conditions for others to do things well, even when you are not present. This quarter focuses on equipping experienced leaders with skills to provide direction, build trust across teams, and foster strong decision making. 

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2026 Week of Remembrance

Date:  June 30, 2026
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Please contact: 6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2026 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on past incidents from 2016 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

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RMC Memorandum 26-02: SAFENET Modernization and SafeNetX Launch

Date:  June 25, 2026
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SafeNetX is the result of a multi-agency modernization effort led by RMC, which began evaluating improvements to the legacy SAFENET system in 2021. To learn more, read the full RMC memorandum in the links provided.

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2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Date:  June 12, 2026
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The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) announces the recipients of the 2025 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards. EMC annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties.

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