National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Fire Shelter and Personal Protective Equipment Subcommittee

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Mission Statement

The Fire Shelter and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Subcommittee (FSPPES) provides interagency leadership and oversight in all areas of fire shelter and PPE program management.

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  • Provide input to the National Training and Development Program (NTDP) regarding fire shelter and PPE specifications.
  • Support continuous improvement of fire shelters and PPE programs.
  • Assist with the development of fire shelter and PPE training.
  • Coordinate with NTDP and other pertinent entities to accomplish the subcommittee’s mission.
  • Communicate pertinent fire shelter and PPE information effectively.

Fire Shelter Information

Chair: 
Bill Yohn
NWCG Coordinator: 
Carmen Thomason
Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2024-02-26