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NWCG Member Agencies Roster (Other)

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.
Name Phone Email NWCG Member Agency
Ramakers, Steve 208-473-8708 steven_ramaekers@ios.doi.gov Other
Redinger, Rodney 316-706-5965 rodney2@ksu.edu Other
Rice, Brenda 970-946-3609 bjschultz.durango@gmail.com Other
Robinson, Debbie 509-899-5010 dree490@yahoo.com Other
Robinson, Jason 805-704-2789 jrobinson@aerofliteinc.com Other
Rohr, Pete 703-899-6727 peter.roohr@noaa.gov Other
Rosser, Dave 208-433-5050 drosser@usbr.gov Other
Rowland, Hank 202-786-0932 harmon.rowlandiii@fema.dhs.gov Other
Ruggles, Brent 202-255-8803 brent_ruggles@ios.doi.gov Other
Shanley, Jim 860-280-5587 jshanley@travelers.com Other
Sheldon, Mike N/A michael.sheldon@faa.gov Other
Sibold , Dr. Harry N/A harrysibold@gmail.co Other
Sims, John 520-275-0756 captantarctica@gmail.com Other
Smith, Drew 213-503-2508 dasmith@lacofd.org Other
Smith, Ric 301-447-1584 richard.smith4@fema.dhs.gov Other
Souders, Stew 360-350-6912 srsouders@doc1.wa.gov Other
Speary, Meyer (Cabe) 252-333-9133 wildfire_services@yahoo.com Other
Stailey, Ryan 480-381-7660 ryan_stailey@ios.doi.gov Other
Steffens, Ron 541-404-8884 ron_steffens@firenet.gov Other
Stockoski, Dave 989-275-5211 x103 stockoskid@michigan.gov Other
Stringer, Kara 435-400-4301 kara_stringer@ios.doi.gov Other
Stroud, Steve 208-433-5107 steven_stroud@ios.doi.gov Other
Tapia, Joe N/A joe.tapia@fire.ca.gov Other
Tarley, Jay 304-285-5858 jst9@cdc.gov Other
Taylor, Terry 775-434-3473 fireye@charter.net Other
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Task Group Volunteers Needed to Update the Property Loss or Damage Report, OF 289

Date: February 5, 2025
Contact: Julie Bennett, Incident Business Committee Chair

The Incident Business Committee (IBC) is requesting volunteers for a new task group to revise the 1981 version of the Property Loss or Damage Report, OF 289 and create an incident replacement job aid. The volunteers may be recruited from within or outside the Geographic Area Incident Business Committees.

References:

IBC Memorandum 25-02

IBC Correspondence

2025 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

Date: February 4, 2025
Contact: Incident and Position Standards Committee

The NWCG Incident and Position Standards Committee has updated the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1. 

These updates address changes to incident position names and requirements for qualification, training, and experience. Updates related to the implementation of Complex Incident Management (CIM) are also included.  

The NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308 has also been updated to reflect the recent changes.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308

NWCG Memo: 2025-01 January 2025 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Positions Qualifications, PMS 310-1

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 25-001 Non-specification fire shelters

Date: January 15, 2025
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 25-001 Non-specification fire shelters. Non-specification fire shelters claiming to meet Forest Service (FS) fire shelter specification 5100-606 were first found in February of 2023. As of September 2024, non-specification shelters are again being advertised and sold on the open market.

This Safety Warning outlines details and recommended procedures to purchase FS specification shelters made with materials and components that meet performance criteria and toxicity testing requirements outlined in FS Specification 5100-606. 

For additional information on identifying non-specification shelters, please view ETC Safety Warning 23-01.

References:

ETC Safety Warning 25-001: Non-specification fire shelters

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee

ETC Safety Warning 23-01

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Awards

Date: January 14, 2025
Contact: Leadership Committee

The NWCG Leadership Committee has awarded the 2023 Paul Gleason “Lead By Example” awards to individuals in the categories of Initiative and Innovation, Mentoring and Teamwork, and Motivation and Vision, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to the awardees:

  • Sam Bowen, Superintendent of the Mark Twain Veteran Crew with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Greg Titus, Zone Fire Management Officer for the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • Renae Crippen, Manager of the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Eric Carlson, Instructor with OMNA International.

References:

Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Interview with Paul Gleason