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Bureau of Land Management Roster

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Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
Achziger, Brian 720-587-9544 bachziger@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Adell, Marty 208-373-3855 madell@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Alexander, Theresa 202-912-7276 talexander@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Allen, Lisa 208-972-1677 lmallen@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Andersen, Vance 208-387-5840 vwanders@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Barnes, Robert 208-235-4701 rbarnes@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Basterrechea, George 208-387-5453 gbasterrechea@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Becker, Brandon 208-387-5288 bmbecker@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Bender, Jesse 208-387-5254 jbender@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Benoit, Rob 208-387-5654 rbenoit@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Blankenship, Logan 208-994-2319 lblankenship@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Boeck, Justin 208-387-5326 jboeck@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Boespflug, Casey 907-356-5859 cboespflug@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Briscoe, Logan 775-434-5124 lbriscoe@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Brooks, Robin 208-387-5266 rbbrooks@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Brown, L.J. 208-387-5459 lbrown@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Bruington, Kris 775-895-4302 kbruington@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Burkhammer, Erin N/A eburkham@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Burley, Dave 208-387-5420 dburley@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Cannon, Daniel 541-709-6992 dcannon@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Cheesbrough, Casey 307-261-7586 ccheesbrough@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Christensen, Courtney 435-865-4622 ckchristensen@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Claypool, Glen 208-387-5160 gclaypoo@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Conn, Derek 208-387-5547 dconn@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
Coulter, Eric 208-387-5464 ecoulter@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

Date: May 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Fire Use Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431 serves as a supplemental resource for wildland fire module operations, providing information frequently used in the field.

PMS 431 defines the organizational structure, staffing, and qualifications for Type 1 and Type 2 Wildland Fire Modules, outlining their roles in wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and resource management. The NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431, should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430.

References:

NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

Updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 Now Includes Off-Highway Vehicle Typing Standards

Date: May 13, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee 

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 has been updated to include newly developed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) typing standards. These standards organize OHV information into logical categories and outline key safety requirements for occupants.

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment used in national mobilization to wildland fire incidents. Typing designations are assigned based on measurable capability and performance criteria.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200

NEW! S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers Now Available

Date: May 12, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Risk Management Committee

The S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers self-directed online course is now available! Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) incident qualifications.

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers focuses on facilitating hazard mitigation conversations and building trust to influence safety-related decisions. Individuals can self-enroll through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP).

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

References:

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers 

NWCG Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Great Basin Cache Upgrading to New Inventory System

Date: May 7, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Great Basin Cache
Phone: (208) 387-5104
Fax: (208) 387-5573

The Great Basin Cache (GBK) is transitioning to a new inventory system to better serve the wildland fire community. During this upgrade, GBK will be unable to process standard orders from Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment and Part 2: Publications between May 8-20, 2025, with exceptions made for emergency fire orders. Orders will be accepted through close of business May 7.

To browse the latest available items, please refer to the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) catalogs. 

References:

NWCG NFES Catalog-Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment, PMS 449-1

NWCG NFES Catalog-Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2