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Lee, Sarah

Member First Name: Sarah

Member Last Name: Lee

Phone: 208-387-5745

Email: sjlee@blm.gov

NWCG Member Agency: Bureau of Land Management

Committee Roster or Group: NWCG Staff

Role:
NWCG Deputy Program Manager

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: National Interagency Aviation Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Fire Planning Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Continuing Education Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Behavior Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: S490 Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations Steering Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: S495 Geospatial Fire Analysis Interpretation and Application Course Steering Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: S590 Advanced Fire Behavior Interpretation Course Steering Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Danger Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Danger Curriculum Management Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: S491 Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System Course Steering Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: S591 Advanced National Fire Danger Rating System Course Steering Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Weather Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Observation Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Lightning Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Resource Advisor Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Aviation Risk Management Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: National Aerial Supervision Standardization Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Air Tactical Group Supervisor Working Group

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Airspace Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Airtanker and Scooper Operations Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Base Operations Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Base Application Working Group

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Base Operational Risk Management Working Group

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Base Training and Qualifications Working Group

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Single Engine Airtanker Working Group

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Standards for Airtanker Base Operations Working Group

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Operations Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: National Aerial Firefighting Academy Unit and Steering Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Water Scooper Operations Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Airtanker Board

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Aviation Training Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Cooperator Aircraft and Pilot Standards Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: IFUASS Qualification and Curriculum Board

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Helicopter Short Haul Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Aerial Ignition Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Standards for Helicopter Operations Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Helicopter Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Single Engine Airtanker Board

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

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NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! S-231, Engine Boss Course Available Now

Date:  March 6, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce the new S-231, Engine Boss (Single Resource) course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) incident qualifications. 

This is a performance-based instructor-led training (ILT) that focuses on the application of ENGB responsibilities during wildland fire operations, emphasizing readiness, information gathering, risk management, engine tactics, and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) operations. Trainees apply these skills through scenario-based group work and an optional field day that reinforces hands-on engine operation tasks. 

References:

S-231, Engine Boss (Single Resource) (Instructor-led)

NWCG Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NWCG Celebrates 50 Years!

Date:  March 6, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: NWCG Executive Secretary

NWCG is proud to celebrate 50 years of service to the wildland fire community. Beginning in 1976 with an interagency agreement between the Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture, NWCG has grown to include additional member agencies and is recognized as the standard-setting leader in wildland fire operations.

To honor where we’ve been and highlight where we are going, the NWCG team has created a video showcasing our history and accomplishments. The video is now available on the NWCG website.

References:

NWCG 50 Year Anniversary Video

NEW! S-131, Firefighter Type 1 Course Available Now

Date:  March 6, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce the new S-131, Firefighter Type 1 course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this course is a performance-based instructor-led training (ILT) that focuses on the application of situational awareness and decision making, building on the knowledge and concepts introduced in previous required courses. Using a threaded fictitious fire, each unit focuses on a performance-based activity in which students practice applying their decision-making and problem-solving skills.

The S-131, Firefighter Type 1 course is required for individuals seeking qualifications to be a Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) (FFT1) or an Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5).

References:

S-131, Firefighter Type 1 (Instructor-led)

NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) Position Page

NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

2026 Professional Reading List

Date: March 4, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: WFLDP Curriculum Management

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP) is announcing the 2026 Professional Reading List.  The goal of the annual reading list is to promote the reading and discussion of the selected books throughout the year. 

The six books chosen for this year are: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie; Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink; Meditations by Marcus Aurelious; Quiet by Susan Cain; The Little Book of Stoic Quotes by Phil Van Treuren; and The Confident Mind by Nate Zinsser.

References:

Professional Reading Program

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program