**Chapter 04**

**U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Program Organization & Responsibilities**

**Introduction**

The purpose of the *Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation
Operations* handbook is to provide program guidance to ensure safe,
consistent, efficient and effective fire and aviation operations. This
handbook supplements the policies, objectives, and standards for fire
management presented in the *U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Manual* and
the *Department of the Interior Departmental Manual*. This handbook will
be reviewed and updated annually.

**Agency Administrator Roles**

The Secretary of the Interior, through the Directors of the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), National Park
Service (NPS) and the Deputy Commissioner of Indian Affairs (BIA) is
responsible for wildland fire management activities of the Department
(including such activities when contracted for, in whole or in part,
with other agencies or tribes) under the statutes cited in *620 DM 1.1.*

**Director**

The Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service has overall responsibility
for the service wildland fire management program. The Director will
ensure that all regional fire management activities are formally
evaluated.

Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System

The National Wildlife Refuge System under the Chief provides leadership
for the wildland fire management program. The National Wildlife Refuge
System also formally evaluates all regional fire activities at least
every five years. The Assistant Director is authorized to promulgate and
approve the *Fire Management Handbook* and other fire related handbooks
as needed to provide guidance.

Regional Director

The Regional Director is responsible for the wildland fire management
program in the region and for designating a qualified Regional Fire
Management Coordinator. The Regional Director, through the Regional Fire
Management Coordinator, will provide wildland fire management program
support to service lands located within their geographic region. The
Regional Director will identify and clarify the roles and
responsibilities of other Regional Office staff that might provide
oversight to the Fire Management Program.

Project Leader

The Project Leader is responsible for planning and implementing an
effective wildland fire management program on service lands under
his/her jurisdiction. The Project Leader, in conjunction with fire
management specialists, determines the level of fire management effort
required to meet wildland fire management objectives of each unit. The
Project Leader will ensure that an approved FMP is prepared for service
lands under their jurisdiction. This would include appropriate
consultation with staff specialists such as the Regional Historic
Preservation Officer or Service Archeologist if appropriate. If the fire
management program warrants, the Project Leader will establish a
position to function as the Fire Management Officer for the field
office. Otherwise, the Project Leader will assign the fire management
responsibilities to a staff member as a collateral duty. A staff member,
assigned fire management responsibilities as a collateral duty, will
meet fire management qualification requirements established by the
service. Project Leaders are to ensure that personnel hired in
dedicated, fire funded positions are made available for dispatch to
off-refuge/interagency wildland and prescribed fire management
operations. Project Leaders will meet fire management training
requirements established by the service for their positions.

Management Performance Requirements for Fire Operations

+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| PERFORMANCE REQUIRED                  | FWS     | R       | Project |
|                                       | D       | egional | Leader  |
|                                       | irector | D       |         |
|                                       |         | irector |         |
+=======================================+=========+=========+=========+
| 1.  Take necessary and prudent        | X       | X       | X       |
|     actions to ensure firefighter and |         |         |         |
|     public safety.                    |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 2.  Ensure sufficient qualified fire  | X       | X       | X       |
|     and non-fire personnel are        |         |         |         |
|     available to support fire         |         |         |         |
|     operations at a level             |         |         |         |
|     commensurate with the local and   |         |         |         |
|     national fire situations.         |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 3.  Ensure Fire Management Officers   | X       | X       | X       |
|     (FMOs) are fully qualified.       |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 4.  Provide a written Delegation of   | X       | X       | X       |
|     Authority to FMOs that provides   |         |         |         |
|     an adequate level of operational  |         |         |         |
|     authority. Include Multi-Agency   |         |         |         |
|     Coordinating (MAC) Group          |         |         |         |
|     authority, as appropriate.        |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 5.  Identify resource management      |         | X       | X       |
|     objectives to maintain a current  |         |         |         |
|     fire management plan (FMP) that   |         |         |         |
|     identifies an accurate and        |         |         |         |
|     defensible Normal Year Readiness  |         |         |         |
|     of funding and personnel.         |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 6.  Develop protection and use        |         | X       | X       |
|     standards and constraints that    |         |         |         |
|     are in compliance with agency     |         |         |         |
|     fire policies.                    |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 7.  Ensure use of fire funds is in    | X       | X       | X       |
|     compliance with Department and    |         |         |         |
|     Agency policies.                  |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 8.  Management teams will meet once a | X       | X       | X       |
|     year to review fire and aviation  |         |         |         |
|     policies, roles,                  |         |         |         |
|     responsibilities, and delegations |         |         |         |
|     of authority. Specifically        |         |         |         |
|     address oversight and management  |         |         |         |
|     controls, critical safety issues, |         |         |         |
|     and high-risk situations such as  |         |         |         |
|     team transfers of command,        |         |         |         |
|     periods of multiple fire          |         |         |         |
|     activity, and Red Flag Warnings.  |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 9.  Review safety policies,           |         |         | X       |
|     procedures, and concerns with     |         |         |         |
|     field fire and fire aviation      |         |         |         |
|     personnel. Discussions should     |         |         |         |
|     include issues that could         |         |         |         |
|     compromise safety and             |         |         |         |
|     effectiveness during the upcoming |         |         |         |
|     season.                           |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 10. Ensure timely follow-up actions   | X       | X       | X       |
|     to program reviews, fire          |         |         |         |
|     preparedness reviews, fire and    |         |         |         |
|     fire aviation safety reviews,     |         |         |         |
|     fire critiques, and post-season   |         |         |         |
|     reviews.                          |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 11. Ensure fire and fire aviation     |         | X       | X       |
|     preparedness reviews are          |         |         |         |
|     conducted in all unit offices     |         |         |         |
|     each year.                        |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 12. Ensure an approved burn plan is   |         | X       | X       |
|     followed for each prescribed fire |         |         |         |
|     project, including follow-up      |         |         |         |
|     monitoring and documentation to   |         |         |         |
|     ensure management objectives are  |         |         |         |
|     met.                              |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 13. Meet annually with major          |         | X       | X       |
|     cooperators and review            |         |         |         |
|     interagency agreements to ensure  |         |         |         |
|     their continued effectiveness and |         |         |         |
|     efficiency (may be delegated by   |         |         |         |
|     Regional Level).                  |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 14. Ensure that a Wildland Fire       |         |         | X       |
|     Situation Analysis (WFSA) is      |         |         |         |
|     completed and approved on all     |         |         |         |
|     fires that escape initial attack. |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 15. Ensure reviews are conducted on   |         | X       | X       |
|     all fires that require a WFSA.    |         |         |         |
|     Personally attend reviews on Type |         |         |         |
|     1 and Type 2 fires.               |         |         |         |
|                                       |         |         |         |
| (Regional Director may delegate)      |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 16. Ensure that a Wildland Fire       |         |         | X       |
|     Implementation Plan (WFIP) is     |         |         |         |
|     completed and implemented for all |         |         |         |
|     fires managed for resource        |         |         |         |
|     benefits.                         |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 17. Provide management oversight by   |         |         | X       |
|     personally visiting wildland and  |         |         |         |
|     prescribed fires each year.       |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 18. Provide incident management       |         |         | X       |
|     objectives, written delegations   |         |         |         |
|     of authority, and agency          |         |         |         |
|     administrator briefings to        |         |         |         |
|     incident management teams.        |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 19. Monitor the fire situation and    | X       | X       | X       |
|     provide oversight during periods  |         |         |         |
|     of critical fire                  |         |         |         |
|     activity/situations of high risk. |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 20. Evaluate the need for resource    |         |         | X       |
|     advisors for all fires, and       |         |         |         |
|     assign as appropriate.            |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 21. Convene and participate in annual | X       | X       | X       |
|     pre- and post-season fire         |         |         |         |
|     meetings.                         |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 22. Attend *Fire Management           |         | X       | X       |
|     Leadership* *Course.*             |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 23. Ensure appropriate investigations | X       | X       | X       |
|     are conducted for incidents,      |         |         |         |
|     entrapments, and serious          |         |         |         |
|     accidents.                        |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 24. For all unplanned human-caused    |         | X       | X       |
|     fires where liability can be      |         |         |         |
|     determined, ensure trespass       |         |         |         |
|     actions are initiated to recover  |         |         |         |
|     cost of suppression activities,   |         |         |         |
|     land rehabilitation, and damages  |         |         |         |
|     to the resource and improvements. |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 25. Certify Wildland Fire             |         |         | X       |
|     Implementation Plan or Wildland   |         |         |         |
|     Fire Situation Analysis on a      |         |         |         |
|     daily basis.                      |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 26. Complete Go/No-Go checklist for   |         |         | X       |
|     prescribed fire.                  |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 27. Ensure there is adequate          |         |         | X       |
|     direction in fire management      |         |         |         |
|     plans to identify fire danger     |         |         |         |
|     awareness with escalating fire    |         |         |         |
|     potential.                        |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 28. Ensure compliance with National   | X       | X       | X       |
|     and Regional Office policy and    |         |         |         |
|     direction for prescribed fire     |         |         |         |
|     activities and ensure that        |         |         |         |
|     periodic reviews and inspections  |         |         |         |
|     of the prescribed fire program    |         |         |         |
|     are completed.                    |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 29. Ensure that the Prescribed Fire   |         | X       | X       |
|     Plan has been reviewed and        |         |         |         |
|     recommended by a qualified        |         |         |         |
|     technical reviewer who was not    |         |         |         |
|     involved in the plan preparation. |         |         |         |
+---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+

**Fire Management Staff Roles**

National Office

**Service Fire Management Coordinator (SFMC)**

The Service Fire Management Coordinator is the Chief of the Fire
Management Branch in the National Wildlife Refuge System, and is the
Service representative at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
The SFMC, through *Service Manual 621 FW 1*, is delegated authority by
the Director to represent the Service on the National Multi-Agency
Coordinating Group (MAC Group). The SFMC is responsible for implementing
the decisions of the MAC Group as they affect U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service areas. The decisions of the MAC Group include the prioritizing
of incidents nationally and the allocation or reallocation of
firefighting resources to meet national priorities.

The Fire Management Branch is responsible for providing technical
direction and coordination of fire management planning, policy
development, and procedures servicewide.

Regional Office

**Regional Fire Management Coordinator (RFMC)**

The RFMC provides coordination, training, planning, evaluation, and
technical guidance for the region and is available to provide assistance
for intra-agency and interagency wildland fire management needs. The
RFMC will meet qualification requirements established by the service for
the position. The RFMC, through written delegation by the Regional
Director, is delegated authority to represent the region on the
Geographic Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (GMAC Group). The RFMC is
responsible for implementing the decisions of the MAC Group as they
affect U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service areas. The decisions of the GMAC
Group include the prioritizing of incidents and the allocation or
reallocation of firefighting resources to meet wildland fire management
priorities.

Refuge Fire Management Officer (FMO)

Fire Management Officers will be assigned where an individual refuge
wildland fire management program requires wildland fire management
expertise. An FMO may be assigned to provide wildland fire management
support to a group of refuges (zone or district) when individually each
refuge does not warrant a fulltime FMO. These are dedicated, fire funded
positions, and as such are a regional and national resource. The FMO may
be called upon to assist in both intra agency and interagency wildland
fire management needs. The FMO will meet qualification standards
established or adopted by the Service for the position.

Fire Management Staff Performance Requirements for Fire Operations

+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| PERFORMANCE REQUIRED                          | Fire     | R   | F  |
|                                               | Director | FMC | MO |
+===============================================+==========+=====+====+
| 1.  Maintain safety first as the foundation   | X        | X   | X  |
|     for all aspects of fire and fire aviation |          |     |    |
|     management.                               |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 2.  Ensure completion of a job hazard         |          |     | X  |
|     analysis (JHA) for fire and fire aviation |          |     |    |
|     activities so mitigation measures are     |          |     |    |
|     taken to reduce risk.                     |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 3.  Ensure work/rest and R&R guidelines are   | X        | X   | X  |
|     followed during all fire and fire         |          |     |    |
|     aviation activities. Deviations are       |          |     |    |
|     approved and documented.                  |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 4.  Ensure that only trained and qualified    | X        | X   | X  |
|     personnel are assigned to fire and fire   |          |     |    |
|     aviation duties.                          |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 5.  Develop, implement, evaluate, and         | X        | X   | X  |
|     document fire and fire aviation training  |          |     |    |
|     program to meet current and anticipated   |          |     |    |
|     needs.                                    |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 6.  Establish an effective process to gather, | X        | X   | X  |
|     evaluate, and communicate information to  |          |     |    |
|     managers, supervisors, and employees.     |          |     |    |
|     Ensure clear and concise communications   |          |     |    |
|     are maintained at all levels.             |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 7.  Develop and maintain an open line of      | X        | X   | X  |
|     communication with public and             |          |     |    |
|     cooperators.                              |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 8.  Ensure that the fire and fire aviation    | X        | X   | X  |
|     management staff understand their role,   |          |     |    |
|     responsibilities, authority, and          |          |     |    |
|     accountability.                           |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 9.  Based on allocated funding level, provide | X        | X   | X  |
|     a safe, effective, and efficient fire     |          |     |    |
|     protection and use program.               |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 10. Organize, train, equip, and direct a      | X        | X   | X  |
|     qualified work force. An Individual       |          |     |    |
|     Development Plan must be provided for     |          |     |    |
|     incumbents who do not meet new standards. |          |     |    |
|     Establish qualification review            |          |     |    |
|     committees.                               |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 11. Take appropriate action when performance  | X        | X   | X  |
|     is exceptional or deficient.              |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 12. Ensure fire and fire aviation policies    | X        | X   | X  |
|     are understood, followed, and coordinated |          |     |    |
|     with other agencies as appropriate.       |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 13. Monitor to recognize when complexity      | X        | X   | X  |
|     levels exceed program capabilities.       |          |     |    |
|     Increase managerial and operational       |          |     |    |
|     resources to meet the need.               |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 14. Initiate, conduct, and/or participate in  | X        | X   | X  |
|     fire management related reviews and       |          |     |    |
|     investigations.                           |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 15. Provide for and personally participate in | X        | X   | X  |
|     periodic site visits to individual        |          |     |    |
|     incidents and projects.                   |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 16. Utilize the incident complexity analysis  |          | X   | X  |
|     to ensure the proper level of management  |          |     |    |
|     is assigned to all incidents.             |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 17. Review and evaluate performance of the    | X        | X   | X  |
|     fire management organization and take     |          |     |    |
|     appropriate actions.                      |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 18. Ensure incoming personnel and crews are   |          | X   | X  |
|     briefed prior to fire and fire aviation   |          |     |    |
|     assignments.                              |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 19. Ensure a Wildland Fire Situation Analysis |          | X   | X  |
|     (WFSA) is completed and retained for all  |          |     |    |
|     fires that escape initial attack.         |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 20. Monitor fire season severity predictions, | X        | X   | X  |
|     fire behavior, and fire activity levels.  |          |     |    |
|     Take appropriate actions to ensure safe,  |          |     |    |
|     efficient, and effective operations.      |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 21. Ensure that adequate resources are        | X        | X   | X  |
|     available to implement fire management    |          |     |    |
|     operations.                               |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 22. Provide fire personnel with adequate      |          | X   | X  |
|     guidance, training and decision-making    |          |     |    |
|     authority to ensure timely decisions.     |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 23. Ensure a written, approved burn plan      |          | X   | X  |
|     exists for each prescribed fire project.  |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 24. Ensure all escaped prescribed fires       | X        | X   | X  |
|     receive a review at the proper level.     |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 25. Ensure effective transfer of command of   | X        | X   | X  |
|     incident management occurs and oversight  |          |     |    |
|     is in place.                              |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 26. Develop and maintain agreements, annual   | X        | X   | X  |
|     operating plans, and contracts on an      |          |     |    |
|     interagency basis to increase             |          |     |    |
|     effectiveness and efficiencies.           |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 27. Provide the expertise and skills to fully | X        | X   | X  |
|     integrate fire and fire aviation          |          |     |    |
|     management into interdisciplinary         |          |     |    |
|     planning efforts.                         |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 28. Work with cooperators to identify         | X        | X   | X  |
|     processes and procedures for providing    |          |     |    |
|     fire safe communities within the wildland |          |     |    |
|     urban interface.                          |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 29. Develop, maintain, and annually evaluate  |          | X   | X  |
|     the FMP to ensure accuracy and validity.  |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 30. Ensure budget requests and allocations    | X        | X   | X  |
|     reflect Normal Year Readiness in the FMP. |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 31. Develop and maintain current operational  | X        | X   | X  |
|     plans, e.g., dispatch, pre-attack,        |          |     |    |
|     prevention.                               |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 32. Ensure that reports and records are       | X        | X   | X  |
|     properly completed and maintained.        |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 33. Ensure fiscal responsibility and          | X        | X   | X  |
|     accountability in planning and            |          |     |    |
|     expenditures.                             |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 34. Assess, identify, and implement program   |          | X   | X  |
|     actions that effectively reduce unwanted  |          |     |    |
|     wildland fire ignitions and mitigate      |          |     |    |
|     risks to life, property, and resources.   |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 35. Effectively communicate the "natural      | X        | X   | X  |
|     role" of wildland fire to internal and    |          |     |    |
|     external agency audiences.                |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 36. Complete trespass actions when unplanned  |          | X   | X  |
|     human-caused fires occur.                 |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+
| 37. Ensure compliance with National and       | X        | X   | X  |
|     Regional Office policy and direction for  |          |     |    |
|     prescribed fire activities and ensure     |          |     |    |
|     that periodic reviews and inspections of  |          |     |    |
|     the prescribed fire program are           |          |     |    |
|     completed.                                |          |     |    |
+-----------------------------------------------+----------+-----+----+

Delegation of Authority

Delegation for Regional Fire Management Coordinators (RMFC)

In order to effectively perform their duties, a RFMC must have certain
authorities delegated from the Regional Director. This delegation is
normally placed in the regional office supplement to agency manuals.
This delegation of authority should include:

-   Serve as the Regional Director's authorized representative on
    geographic area coordination groups, including MAC groups.

-   Coordinate and establish priorities on uncommitted fire suppression
    resources during periods of shortages.

-   Coordinate logistics and suppression operations regional-wide.

-   Relocate agency pre-suppression/suppression resources within the
    region based on relative fire potential/activity.

-   Correct unsafe fire suppression activities.

-   Direct accelerated, aggressive initial attack when appropriate.

-   Enter into agreements to provide for the management, fiscal, and
    operational functions of combined agency operated facilities.

-   Suspend prescribed fire activities when warranted.

-   Give authorization to hire Emergency Firefighters in accordance with
    the DOI Pay Plan for Emergency Workers.

-   Approve emergency fire severity funding expenditures not to exceed
    the agency's annual authority.

**Zone/District Fire Management Officer**

In order to effectively perform their duties, the FMO may have certain
authorities delegated from the Agency Administrator(s). A sample
"Delegation of Authority" can be found in Appendix WFS 01 at the end of
this chapter.

**APPENDIX** **FWS-01**

**Delegation for Zone/District Fire Management Officer**

The Fire Management Officer for the Arizona Fire District (including;
Buenos Aires NWR, San Bernardino NWR, Leslie Canyon NWR, Imperial NWR,
Cibola NWR, Bill Williams NWR, Kofa NWR, Havasu NWR, Alchesay-Williams
Creek Fish Hatchery Complex) is delegated authority to act on my behalf
for the following duties and actions:

1.  Provide direction, supervision and leadership to District Fire
    Management Staff outlined in the attached organization chart.

2.  Coordinate with and provide timely and accurate reports to Project
    Leaders, Deputy Project Leaders, and Appropriate Refuge Managers on
    all activities of the district and personnel.

3.  Responsible for Fire Budget coordination and oversight to assure the
    fiscal guidelines are adhered to within the District.

4.  Coordinate all prescribed fire activities for the district including
    requests and oversight of funding for Hazardous Fuel and WUI
    projects.

5.  Assure personnel participating in prescribed fire and wildfire
    operations are fully qualified.

6.  Request and Oversee distribution of Severity and Emergency
    Pre-suppression Funding for District Fire and Aviation.

7.  Ensure all district incidents are managed in a safe and
    cost-effective manner.

8.  Oversee the recruitment and hiring of district fire personnel.

9.  Responsible for representing the Arizona Fire District in all
    matters related to the Wildland/Prescribed Fire Management Program
    with local cooperators and on the Southeast Zone and Central West
    Zone Boards.

10. Coordinate district fire and prevention activities and provide
    appropriate program direction and guidance.

11. Provide for management of property records for equipment and
    supplies purchased with program allocations.

12. Coordinate, preposition, send and order fire and aviation resources
    in response to current and anticipated district, regional and
    national fire conditions.

13. Hire emergency firefighters in accordance with Department of
    Interior "Pay Plan for Emergency Workers."

14. Manage Incident Qualification Certification System and certify
    Incident Qualification Cards within the District.

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Buenos Aires NWR Refuge Manager Date

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San Bernardino/ Date

Leslie Canyon NWR Refuge Manager

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Imperial NWR Refuge Manager Date

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Cibola NWR Refuge Manager Date

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Bill Williams River NWR Refuge Manager Date

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Kofa NWR Refuge Manager Date

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Havasu NWR Refuge Manager Date

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Alchesay-Williams Creek Complex Manager Date

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FWS Region 2 Fire Management Coordinator Date

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Arizona Fire Management District FMO Date