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Schultz, Dave

Member First Name: Dave

Member Last Name: Schultz

Office Phone: 208-387-5739

Email: dschultz@blm.gov

NWCG Member Agency: Bureau of Land Management

Committee Roster or Group: NWCG Staff

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Data Management Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Data Standards and Terminology Board

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Reporting Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Geospatial Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Unit Identifier Board

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Continuing Education Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Behavior Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Danger Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Weather Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fuels Management Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Use Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Fire Planning Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Resource Advisor Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: National Interagency Aviation Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Aviation Risk Management Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Airspace Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Base Operations Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Airtanker Board

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Aviation Training Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

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

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Helicopter Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Water Scooper Operations Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Single Engine Airtanker Board

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Smoke Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Smoke Managers Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Smoke Training Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Technical Smoke Topics Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: S443 Infrared Interpreter for Incident Management Course Steering Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

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

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

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

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Danger Curriculum Management Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-12

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

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

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

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Observation Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Lightning Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Wildland Fire Module Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: M580 Fire in Ecosystem Management Course Steering Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: RX510 Advanced Fire Effects Course Steering Committee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: National Aerial Supervision Standardization Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Base Application Working Group

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

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

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

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

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Single Engine Airtanker Working Group

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

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

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Helicopter Short Haul Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Aerial Ignition Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Standards for Helicopter Operations Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2023-11-01

Committee Roster or Group: Geospatial Curriculum Management Unit

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-01-29

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

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-03-24

Committee Roster or Group: Air Tactical Group Supervisor Working Group

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-03-24

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Airtanker and Scooper Operations Subcommittee

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-03-24

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

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-03-24

Committee Roster or Group: IFUASS Qualification and Curriculum Board

Role:
NWCG Coordinator

Start Date: 2025-03-24

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NWCG Latest Announcements

2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign: "Leadership Levels" Now Available

Date: October 15, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce the release of the Leadership Committee’s 2025–2026 Leadership Campaign, themed “Leadership Levels.” 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.

The campaign is structured into four quarters and may be completed at any time between October 1, 2025 -December 31, 2026. Leadership levels will be released quarterly.

Quarter One materials are now available on the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program website and focus on Leadership Level 1, Follower (Self-Leadership).

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee

Updated! L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led) Course

Date: October 3, 2024
Questions? Please contact:
Leadership Committee

NWCG is pleased to announce the updated L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led) course is now available. L-280 is intended for operational personnel at the Firefighter Type 1 level, and for individuals pursuing Leadership Level 2, New Leader. 

This instructor-led course is a primer on leadership and the second formal course in the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program. It helps emerging leaders build the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to lead effectively in high-risk environments. 

For more information about leadership development and available courses, visit the Leadership Committee Web Portal.

References:

L-280, Followership to Leadership (Instructor-led)

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use

Date: Sept 26, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee 

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use. This advisory recommends all pre-2006 fire shelters should be removed from service by January 1, 2026.

This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to:

  • Inspect fire shelters immediately
  • Replace and destroy any pre-2006 shelters (identified by white or pink insert label)
  • Order replacements as needed

For further details, please refer to the complete advisory. 

References:

Equipment Advisory 25-01: Pre-2006 Fire Shelter Degradation and Discontinuation of Use

NWCG Fire Inspection Flowchart, PMS 411-1

NWCG Alerts

NEW! S-219, Firing Operations (Blended) Now Available

Date: Sept 11, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Fuels Management Committee 

The S-219, Firing Operations (Blended) course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB) incident qualifications.

This blended course combines online and instructor-led training to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of the FIRB, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Firing Boss, Single Resource, PMS 350-105.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

S-219, Firing Operations (Blended)

NWCG Firing Boss, Single Resource Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal