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NWCG Staff

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The NWCG Staff is located at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. The NWCG Staff serves and reports to the Executive Board. The staff provides national leadership and direction to accomplish the NWCG mission.  This is primarily achieved by supporting the operations of the NWCG committees and their subgroups – the backbone of the NWCG effort.  The NWCG committees and subgroups are comprised of national leaders and subject-matter experts representing the NWCG member agencies and the various functional areas of wildland fire management.​

Roster

Please use the NWCG Roster Update form to submit roster changes.
Name NWCG Role Office Phone Email Start Date
Benoit, Annie Training Program Manager 208-387-5112 abenoit@blm.gov Mar 2019
Holmes, Brian Training Specialist 208-387-5117 bcholmes@blm.gov Dec 2023
Frey, Dave Training Specialist 208-387-5149 dfrey@blm.gov Apr 2022
Touchette, Rhiannon Audio Visual Production Specialist 208-387-5177 rtouchette@blm.gov Aug 2023
Gaskill, Steven Audio Visual Production Specialist 208-387-5201 sgaskill@blm.gov Sep 2019
Noneman, Rhonda Web Assistant 208-387-5263 rnoneman@blm.gov Sep 2013
Brooks, Robin Writer/Editor 208-387-5266 rbbrooks@blm.gov Jul 2022
O'Hara, Katy NWCG Coordinator 208-387-5269 kathryn_ohara@nps.gov Nov 2020
Maier, Kevin M Training Specialist 208-387-5275 kmaier@blm.gov Apr 2022
Gonzalez, Heather Supervisory Training Specialist 208-387-5314 hgonzalez@blm.gov Jul 2022
Wisner, Jody Writer/Editor 208-387-5324 jwisner@blm.gov Jan 2022
Jackson, Colby Assistant Training Program Manager 208-387-5328 cjackson@blm.gov Oct 2017
Lamb, Erica Publications Manager 208-387-5354 elamb@blm.gov Apr 2023
Coulter, Eric Communications Manager 208-387-5464 ecoulter@blm.gov Oct 2023
Brooks, Jennifer Admin Assistant 208-387-5506 j1brooks@blm.gov Nov 2022
Schindel, Mathew (Joe) Audio Visual Production Specialist 208-387-5569 mschindel@blm.gov Nov 2021
Harrison, Brian Training Specialist 208-387-5615 bharrison@blm.gov Jun 2019
Drinkwater, Darci Admin Assistant 208-387-5699 ddrinkwater@blm.gov Nov 2021
Thomason, Carmen NWCG Coordinator 208-387-5738 cthomaso@blm.gov May 2023
Schultz, Dave NWCG Coordinator 208-387-5739 dschultz@blm.gov Nov 2023
Lee, Sarah NWCG Deputy Program Manager 208-387-5745 sjlee@blm.gov Nov 2023
Glaeser, Lori Supervisory Instructional Systems Specialist 208-387-5961 lglaeser@blm.gov Jul 2017
Gholson, TJ Training Specialist 208-484-8878 anthony.gholson@bia.gov Feb 2023
Wood, Katherine NWCG Program Manager 208-869-9482 kwood@blm.gov Apr 2021
Komatz, Kathryn Training Specialist 209-628-0691 kkomatz@blm.gov Mar 2023
Winskie, Jonathan Instructional Systems Specialist 253-732-2779 jwinskie@blm.gov Mar 2023
Wheeler, James Instructional Systems Specialist 386-324-6141 jbwheeler@blm.gov Feb 2023
Suminski, Toni NWCG IPTM Project Manager 480-338-6307 tsuminsk@blm.gov Jun 2023
Falcon, O. Website Manager 985-294-8363 ofalcon@blm.gov Apr 2022
Dunn, James (Matt) Training Specialist N/A jmdunn@blm.gov Aug 2023
Spence, Brittany Instructional Systems Specialist N/A bspence@blm.gov Mar 2023
Stabb, Daniel Training Specialist N/A dstaab@blm.gov Aug 2023
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NWCG Latest Announcements

Training catalog will migrate to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Date: October 23, 2023
Contact: NWCG Training 

In November 2023, the training catalog will be migrated from the NWCG website to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) as part of a streamlining and process improvement effort. This will first occur for all training that is required for positions, followed by training that has been recommended for positions.

References:

NWCG Training Courses

Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP)

Suicide Prevention Week September 10 - 16, 2023

Date: September 8, 2023
Contact: Mental Health Subcommittee (MHSC) 

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, the NWCG Mental Health Subcommittee has created daily messages to share resources and mental health information to prevent suicide in our community.

We encourage you to use these materials to start conversations with coworkers about maintaining mental health and wellness. Each short piece takes only a few minutes to review, but it could provide information that makes a difference for you or someone else. Please share these widely.

 

References:

MHSC Suicide Prevention Week 

Opening Letter

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470

Date: October 25, 2023
Contact: Wildland fire Leadership Development Program

The NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470, is now available. This publication establishes the standards for developing and carrying out staff rides, and incorporates best practices learned through the development of multiple staff rides.

Staff rides are excellent learning events, and the intent of this publication is to provide information that will expand the use of staff rides within the wildland fire service.

References:

NWCG Wildland Fire Staff Ride Guide, PMS 470

Recipients of the 2022 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards Announced

Date: August 23, 2023
Contact: Emergency Medical Committee

 

NWCG announces the recipients of the 2022 Wildland Fire EMS Awards. The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (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. Through leadership and initiative, they made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community.

  • Kevin Knight – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Individual of the Year
  • Silver City Interagency Hotshot Crew – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Crew of the Year
  • Prescribed Fire Crew, Hoosier National Forest – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Crew of the Year
  • Scott Phillips – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Distinguished Service Award
  • Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District– Award of Excellence in Wildland Fire EMS/Rescue
  • Idaho City Hotshot Crew – Award of Excellence in Wildland Fire EMS/Rescue

References:

2022 Wildland Fire EMS Awards Announcement

Submit 2023 Nominations