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Name Committee Role Office Phone Email NWCG Member Agency Start Date
Achziger, Brian Primary Member 720-587-9544 bachziger@blm.gov Bureau of Land Management Oct 2024
Benoit, Annie Associate Member annie_benoit@ios.doi.gov Office of Wildland Fire Apr 2025
Bidaburu, Aitor Chair, Primary Member 208-387-5698 jose.bidaburu@fema.dhs.gov United States Fire Administration Jan 2013
Cota, Heath Primary Member 208-957-3045 heath.cota@usda.gov Forest Service Apr 2025
Durglo, Jim Primary Member 406-644-8828 jimdurglo@gmail.com Intertribal Timber Council Jan 2018
Fisher, Garth Primary Member 208-387-5315 garth.fisher@bia.gov Bureau of Indian Affairs Dec 2017
Hockenberry, Heath Associate Member 208-334-9862 heath.hockenberry@noaa.gov National Weather Service May 2020
Jewell, Anne Primary Member 202-209-5355 anne.m.jewell3.civ@mail.mil Department of Defense Dec 2022
Kopardekar, Parimal Associate Member 650-380-3276 parimal.h.kopardekar@nasa.gov The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Jan 2024
Litzenberg, Erik Primary Member, Vice Chair 505-473-2290 elitzenberg@iafc.org International Association of Fire Chiefs Sep 2021
Rubenstein, Mike Associate Member mrubenstein@ahimta.org Other May 2025
Smith, Greg Primary Member 828-230-8527 gsmith@stateforesters.org National Association of State Foresters Sep 2023
Teske, Casey Primary Member casey_teske@nps.gov National Park Service Apr 2025
Wallace, Jon Primary Member 208-830-1853 jon_wallace@fws.gov Fish and Wildlife Service Apr 2024
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NWCG Latest Announcements

2025 Week of Remembrance

Date: June 27, 2025
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6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2025 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on the past incidents from 2015 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—whether in briefing rooms or at tailgates—that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

References:

2025 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003 Flame-Resistant Shirt Survey

Date: June 12, 2025
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Equipment Technology Committee

The U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) is seeking input on the Forest Service-designed flame-resistant (FR) shirt, currently available through the National Interagency Support Cache system and FedMall.

NTDP is conducting a product review to improve future FR shirt designs. As part of this effort, a short survey is now open for federal employees who have worn any of three recent FR shirt models. Feedback will guide design improvements to better meet the needs of wildland firefighters.

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, responses are limited to federal employees. The survey is open through September 12, 2025. 

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003

NEW! S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended) Now Available

Date: June 10, 2025
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The S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended), equips new wildland firefighters with essential skills through a mix of online learning and hands-on training. The course features a required online component and an instructor-led exercise, reinforcing online concepts with practical performance-based training.

The course builds competencies in wildland fire operations, safety, and equipment use, applicable across various operational environments. Both the online component and instructor-led field exercise must be completed to receive a certificate of completion. Students are required to finish the prerequisite S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, before enrolling in S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended).

References:

S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended)

S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

EMC Memo 25-001: Interim Rapid Extraction Module (REMS) Training and Qualification Requirements

Date: June 3, 2025
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Emergency Medical Committee

The Emergency Medical Committee has issued interim guidance for Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) teams. Until further notice, Type I and II REMS teams must designate a team leader qualified at Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss (FFT1) or higher. This temporary change replaces the Single Resource Boss (SRB) requirement, which is currently not feasible due to administrative barriers.

This memorandum does not include any other changes to the NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552. This interim change takes effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice.

References:

EMC Memo 25-001: Interim Rapid Extraction Module (REMS) Training and Qualification Requirements

NWCG Standards for Rapid Extraction Module Support, PMS 552