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Topic

Presenter

Action Taken

1

Welcome and Agenda Review

Deb Fleming

N/A

2

Request:  2016 Budget Review and Approval

Elaine Waterbury

Board members reviewed the FY16 budget, examined projects that were unfunded and targets for the out years.
 

Approved. EB requested BAU go forward to USFS and DOI to request additional funds.

3

Status Report:  Long-Term Budget and Staffing Management

Sean Cross

Board members were briefed on the June 9, 2015 meeting between NWCG Staff and BAU where long term budget and staffing management were discussed. NWCG Staff will work with BAU to develop 5-year budget planning cycle and update the NWCG staffing MOU to include possibility of housing all NWCG Staff and NWCG Training Development Program FTE under single agency and using shared funding across the entire structure.

4

Status Report:  Update on the Interagency Fuels Treatment Decision Support System (IFTDSS) and Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS)

Tim Sexton

Board briefed on recent revisions and updates made to the Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) and gained knowledge on the development of new applications.

5

Status Report:  IMT Succession Plan Oversight Group Update

Sean Cross

All prior recommendations presented at the July 2015 meeting have been completed and a draft memo addressing the completion of NWCG Evolving Incident Management (EIM) Implementation Project was shared.

6

Approval:  NWCG Glossary – Discussion of “wildfire” definition

Elaine Waterbury

Review and make recommendations to modify the NWCG Glossary term wildfire.  Present clear justification on the specifics of the modified definition.  Due:  15 July 2015.  Lead:  Elaine Waterbury (lead), Sean Cross, Kim VanHemelryck, Dick Bahr, and Mark Koontz.

7

Status Report:  National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) Update

Elaine Waterbury

The Fire Danger Subcommittee will be meeting in early July to discuss rollout work associated with the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS).  An update on the progress will be presented at the July NWCG Meeting.

8

Status Report:  Agency updates on approval of the Master Cooperative Wildland Fire Management and Stafford Act Response Agreement national template

Dan Smith

Present a final draft of the Master Co-Op Agreement to the Executive Board for signature.  Due:  17 July 2015.  Lead:  Dan Smith

9

Status Report:  Lightning Round

All

Executive Board supports the request for Andrew Bailey of Geospatial Subcommittee to represent NWCG on Federal Geographic Data Committee – Federal Lands Working Group.
Date
Participants

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<strong>Executive Board:&nbsp; </strong>Aitor Bidaburu (USFA), Dan Smith (Chair, NWCG), John Glenn, Vice-Chair (BLM), Chris Wilcox (FWS), Jill McCurdy for Frank Guzman (USFS), Jeff Scott for Mark Koontz (NPS), Tim Sexton (RD&amp;A), Will May (IAFC).&nbsp; Not present:&nbsp; Aaron Baldwin (BIA), Rod Bloms (DOI OWF Liaison), Jim Erickson (ITC).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<strong>NWCG Staff:&nbsp; </strong>Deb Fleming (Training Development Program Manager), Elaine Waterbury (Planning Branch Coordinator), Krysta Shultz (Executive Secretary), Sean Cross (NWCG Staff Manager).&nbsp; Not present:&nbsp; Tim Blake (Operations Branch Coordinator), Paul Schlobohm (NWCG FMB Liaison).</p>

Other Participants

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Budget Advisory Unit: Lisa McDevitt (Chair, BLM), Jeff Scott (NPS), Lori Streeter (USFS), David Peters (BIA).</p>

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2025 Paul Gleason Award Winners Announced

Date:  August 13, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Development Subcommittee

The NWCG Qualifications Management Committee (QMC) and Leadership Development Subcommittee (LDSC) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Paul Gleason "Lead By Example" awards. Award categories include Initiative and Innovation, Mentoring and Teamwork, and Motivation and Vision.

Congratulations to the awardees:

  • Hunter Bell, U.S. Forest Service — Initiative and Innovation
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  • Chris Delaney, U.S. Wildland Fire Service — Motivation and Vision
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LMC Equipment Bulletin 26-001: Aquatic Invasive Species – Seasonal Reminder for Mussels

Date:  July 30, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Equipment and Technology Subcommittee

The Logistics and Equipment Management Committee (LMC) issued Equipment Bulletin 26-001: Aquatic Invasive Species - Seasonal Reminder for Mussels, reminding the wildland fire community that aquatic mussels continue to be a problem. Mussels rapidly colonize hard and soft surfaces, including aquatic plants and fire equipment, clogging pipes, fouling motors, disrupting water systems, and impacting native species.

To help prevent their spread, fire personnel must follow the decontamination procedures outlined in the NWCG Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations, PMS 444. Additionally, report any sightings immediately to your Lead Resource Advisor and include clear, close-up photos (with a pen or your hand for size reference) and location details.”

Read the complete LMC Equipment Bulletin 26-001, to learn more. 

References:

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NWCG Guide to Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species Transport by Wildland Fire Operations, PMS 444

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Task Book Update

Date:  July 24, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Tree Felling Subcommittee

NWCG Operations Management Committee (OMC) has issued an update to the NWCG Position Task Book for Intermediate Faller (FAL2), PMS 311-91. To ensure clarity for both trainees and evaluators, the updated FAL2 Position Task Book (PTB) explicitly states who is authorized to sign off on your tasks:

“Evaluators must be qualified as a FAL2, or an Advanced Faller (FAL1).”

If you are currently working out of a previously published version of the FAL2 PTB, you do not need to restart. However, OMC highly encourages you to take the following step to prevent any confusion in the field:

  • Print and replace the updated evaluator information page (page 2) in your current physical PTB.

References:

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Page

RMC Memo 26-01: Transition Plan for Implementing Updates to Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Qualifications

NWCG Position Task Book for Intermediate Faller (FAL2), PMS 311-91

Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups

Date:  July 10, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Equipment and Technology Subcommittee

The Logistics/Equipment Management Committee (LMC) has released Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups. This advisory highlights multiple U.S. Forest Service regions reporting front driveline joint failure incidents.

This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to: 

  • Follow all Ram-issued inspection, maintenance, and service guidance for front driveline joints. 
  • Consider installing a driveline loop. 
  • Coordinate with fleet managers and service providers to determine the most appropriate driveline loop kit for each pickup.

For further details, please refer to the complete advisory.

References:

Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups

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