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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: U.S. Department of Interior (DOI)

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:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Fire Planning Committee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Continuing Education Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Behavior Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

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

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

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

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

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

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Danger Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Danger Curriculum Management Unit

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

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

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

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

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Weather Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Observation Unit

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Lightning Unit

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Resource Advisor Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Aviation Risk Management Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: National Aerial Supervision Standardization Unit

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Air Tactical Group Supervisor Working Group

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Airspace Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Airtanker and Scooper Operations Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Base Operations Unit

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Base Application Working Group

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

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

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

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

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Single Engine Airtanker Working Group

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

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

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Airtanker Operations Unit

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

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

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Water Scooper Operations Unit

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Airtanker Board

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Aviation Training Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

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

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: IFUASS Qualification and Curriculum Board

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Helicopter Operations Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Helicopter Short Haul Unit

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Aerial Ignition Unit

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Standards for Helicopter Operations Unit

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Interagency Helicopter Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Single Engine Airtanker Board

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator

Start Date: 2026-03-02

Committee Roster or Group: Aviation Management Committee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date:

Committee Roster or Group: Aviation Training Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fixed Wing Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Rotor Wing Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Unmanned Aircraft Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Planning Management Committee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Analysis Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Environment Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Weather Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Planning Subcommittee DRAFT

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Integration Management Committee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Data Integration Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Dispatch Coordination Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Geospatial Information Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Reporting Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Qualifications Management Committee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: IMT Trainings Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Leadership Development Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: NIMS Integration Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Training Delivery Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Qualifications Systems Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-07-01

Committee Roster or Group: Incident and Position Standards Committee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Command Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Logistics Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Operations Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Incident Planning Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Leadership Committee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Leadership Curriculum Management Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: National Incident Management System Integration Committee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Position Naming Board

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Training Delivery Committee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Data Management Committee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Data Standards and Terminology Board

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Fire Reporting Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Geospatial Subcommittee

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

Committee Roster or Group: Unit Identifier Board

Role:
Coordinator (Interim)

Start Date: 2026-05-18

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NWCG Latest Announcements

2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Date:  June 12, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Emergency Medical Committee

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) announces the recipients of the 2025 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards. EMC annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community. These awards are well deserved.

References:

2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Emergency Medical Committee

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Book Now Available for RAMP

Date:  June 12, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Airtanker Base Operations Unit

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Ramp Manager (RAMP).

The Performance Support Package for this position was developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

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 release in January 2027.

References:

NWCG Ramp Manager Position Page

National Interagency Aviation Committee

Make an Impact: Serve the Wildland Fire Community as an IPTM SME!

Date:  June 11, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: NWCG SME Specialist

Note: Positions with an * will last approximately 6 months.
Positions with ** will last 12 - 18 months.

NWCG is seeking experienced wildland firefighters and support personnel to serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) initiative. IPTM aims to transition NWCG’s training and qualification system to a performance-based model by updating position descriptions, Incident Position Standards, Next Generation Position Task Books (Next Gen PTBs), and training where needed.

NWCG is currently recruiting SMEs for the Fall 2026 positions listed below:

  • Equipment Manager (EQPM)*
  • Fixed Wing Parking Tender (FWPT)**
  • Mixmaster (MXMS)*
  • Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC)*
  • Retardant Crewmember (RTCM)*
  • Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR)*
  • Strike Team Leader Engine (STEN)*
  • Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment (STEQ)*
  • Task Force Leader (TFLD)**
  • Wildland Fire Investigator (INVF)** 

Projects begin October 2026. Sign up by July 10, 2026, at the link below and review the attached document for additional details. 

References:

NWCG SME Interest Sign-up

IPTM Subject Matter Expert Duties and Expectations Document

Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM)

RMC Safety Bulletin 26-001: Rhabdomyolysis in Wildland Firefighters

Date:  May 28, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) has issued Safety Bulletin 26-001: Rhabdomyolysis in Wildland Firefighters. Research from 2016 to 2025 shows that 88 cases of rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) were reported. Analysis of reports from eSafety, the Safety Management Information System (SMIS), and the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (LLC) indicates that rhabdo is common during this time of year due to Work Capacity Tests and contributing factors such as weather, hydration, nutrition, and medication or supplement use.

RMC issued this safety bulletin to raise awareness in the Wildland Fire Community, and to provide research findings and educational resources that support reducing future cases of rhabdo.

References:

NWCG Alerts

RMC Safety Bulletin 26-001: Rhabdomyolysis in Wildland Firefighters