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Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
Abendroth, Diane 307-690-7759 diane_abendroth@nps.gov National Park Service
Alford, Chris 703-221-7183 chris_alford@nps.gov National Park Service
Anderson, Jennifer 209-347-1538 jennifer_r_anderson@nps.gov National Park Service
Babiak, Russ 208-608-8332 russell_babiak@nps.gov National Park Service
Bennett, Julie 775-315-0465 julie_bennett@nps.gov National Park Service
Bishop, Stephanie 303-961-5540 stephanie_bishop@firenet.gov National Park Service
Black, Jordan 865-250-3128 jordan_black@nps.gov National Park Service
Boehle, Tina 208-387-5875 tina_boehle@nps.gov National Park Service
Boyd, Jeremiah 928-638-7823 jeremiah_boyd@nps.gov National Park Service
Brewer, Pat 303-969-2153 patricia_f_brewer@nps.gov National Park Service
Buehler, John 208-387-5227 john_buehler@nps.gov National Park Service
Cerda, Paul 970-829-7261 paul_cerda@nps.gov National Park Service
Collins, Chip 307-690-4400 chip_collins@nps.gov National Park Service
Diemer, Brandon N/A brandon_diemer@nps.gov National Park Service
Dotson, Travis 520-468-1618 travis_dotson@nps.gov National Park Service
Dunehew, Chad N/A chad_dunehew@nps.gov National Park Service
Edel, Skip 303-915-3477 skip_edel@nps.gov National Park Service
Engber, Eamon 707-272-1036 eamon_engber@nps.gov National Park Service
Ernstrom, Kim 208-994-1996 Kim_Ernstrom@nps.gov National Park Service
Fisher, Laurie 470-479-1818 laurie_fisher@nps.gov National Park Service
Fitch, Mark 208-387-5230 mark_fitch@nps.gov National Park Service
Forder, Melissa 404-507-5644 melissa_forder@nps.gov National Park Service
Fouch, Cooper 559-580-6310 cooper_j_fouch@nps.gov National Park Service
Gassaway, Linn 559-769-7025 Linn_Gassaway@nps.gov National Park Service
Gibson, Jennifer 458-231-4342 jennifer_gibson@nps.gov National Park Service
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

Date: May 14, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Fire Use Subcommittee

The updated NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431 serves as a supplemental resource for wildland fire module operations, providing information frequently used in the field.

PMS 431 defines the organizational structure, staffing, and qualifications for Type 1 and Type 2 Wildland Fire Modules, outlining their roles in wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and resource management. The NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431, should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430.

References:

NWCG Guide for Wildland Fire Modules, PMS 431

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations, PMS 430

Updated NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 Now Includes Off-Highway Vehicle Typing Standards

Date: May 13, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee 

The NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 has been updated to include newly developed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) typing standards. These standards organize OHV information into logical categories and outline key safety requirements for occupants.

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200 establishes minimum typing standards for aircraft, crews, and equipment used in national mobilization to wildland fire incidents. Typing designations are assigned based on measurable capability and performance criteria.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Resource Typing, PMS 200

NEW! S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers Now Available

Date: May 12, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Risk Management Committee

The S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers self-directed online course is now available! Developed through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort, this training supports individuals working towards Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) incident qualifications.

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers focuses on facilitating hazard mitigation conversations and building trust to influence safety-related decisions. Individuals can self-enroll through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP).

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

References:

S-204, Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills for Safety Officers 

NWCG Safety Officer, Field (SOFF) Position Page

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Great Basin Cache Upgrading to New Inventory System

Date: May 7, 2025
Questions?  Please contact:
Great Basin Cache
Phone: (208) 387-5104
Fax: (208) 387-5573

The Great Basin Cache (GBK) is transitioning to a new inventory system to better serve the wildland fire community. During this upgrade, GBK will be unable to process standard orders from Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment and Part 2: Publications between May 8-20, 2025, with exceptions made for emergency fire orders. Orders will be accepted through close of business May 7.

To browse the latest available items, please refer to the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) catalogs. 

References:

NWCG NFES Catalog-Part 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment, PMS 449-1

NWCG NFES Catalog-Part 2: Publications, PMS 449-2