**Chapter 02**

**BLM Wildland Fire and Aviation Program**

**Organization and Responsibilities**

Introduction

This chapter states, references, or supplements policy for Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) Fire and Aviation Program Management. The
standards provided in this document are based on current Department of
Interior (DOI) and Bureau policy, and are intended to provide fire
program guidance. The intent is to ensure safe, consistent, efficient,
and effective fire and aviation operations. This chapter will be
reviewed and updated annually.

Fire and Aviation

The BLM Fire and Aviation Directorate (FAD) consists of an Assistant
Director (AD), Deputy Assistant Director (BODAD), Deputy Assistant
Director (WODAD), Fire Operations Division Chief, Aviation Division
Chief, Planning and Resources Division Chief, Support Services Division
Chief, Budget and Evaluation Chief, External Affairs Division Chief,
National Radio Communication Division Chief, and Equal Employment
Opportunity Manager.

Program Manager Responsibilities

Assistant Director, Fire and Aviation (FA-100)

Develops policies and standards for firefighting safety, training, and
for the prevention, suppression, and use of wildland fires on Bureau
lands.

-   Provides guidance to State Directors on the use of prescribed fire
    and fuels management to achieve hazardous fuels reduction and
    resource management objectives.

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-   Integrates fire and aviation management procedures into natural
    resource management.

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-   Establishes position competencies, standards, and minimum
    qualifications for Fire Management Officers, Fire Management
    Specialists, and leaders based on federal interagency standards
    recommended by the National Fire and Aviation Executive Board.

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-   Implements the interagency Fire Program Analysis (FPA) process and
    develops procedures and standards for the distribution of program
    resources.

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-   Reviews and evaluates state fire and aviation management programs.

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-   Represents the BLM in the coordination of overall fire and aviation
    management activities at National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), on
    intra- and interagency fire committees, groups, and working teams.

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-   In conjunction with Federal Fire Directors, establishes priorities
    for assignment of critical resources during wildland fire
    emergencies.

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-   Initiates or participates in Boards of Review concerning actions
    taken on selected wildland fires.

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-   Negotiates cooperative agreements and/or modifications of existing
    national level agreements to improve fire and aviation management
    activities on Bureau lands.

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-   Reviews funding requests for severity, hazardous fuel reduction, and
    emergency rehabilitation of Bureau lands damaged by wildland fires;
    makes determinations on funding levels and recommends approval to
    the Director, BLM.

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-   Serves as designated contact for the United States Department of the
    Treasury for the certification and revocation of Certifying Officers
    and Assistant Disbursing Officers (CO/ADO) and Designated Officials
    for emergency incident payments.

Fire Operations Division Chief (FA 300)

-   Serves as the principal technical expert on fire operations to the
    Assistant Director, Deputy Assistant Director (FA) and to the BLM
    State Fire Programs.

-   Provides the Assistant Director and the Deputy Assistant Director
    (FA) technical advice, operational oversight, and leadership in all
    aspects of fire operations.

-   Performs annual fire program preparedness reviews. Evaluates
    compliance with policies, objectives, and standards. Assesses
    operational readiness and provides technical assistance to solve
    identified problems. Performs other operations reviews as required
    /requested.

-   Assists the Assistant Director and Deputy Assistant Director (FA),
    in the formulation and establishment of national policies and
    programs pertinent to wildland fire preparedness, suppression,
    shared national resources, safety, training, and equipment.

-   Serves as the BLM technical expert on national interagency
    mobilization and utilization of fire suppression resources.

-   Develops national plans, standards, and technical guides for the BLM
    and interagency fire management operations.

-   Develops and implements safety programs, accident investigation
    procedures, and safety trend analyses.

Aviation Division Chief (FA 500)

-   Serves as principal aviation advisor to the Assistant Director,
    Deputy Assistant Director (FA), other staffs, states, and to the
    DOI.

-   Identifies and develops Bureau aviation policies, methods and
    procedures, as well as standardized technical specifications for a
    variety of specialized firefighting and other missions for
    incorporation into the directives system.

-   Coordinates aviation-related activities between the Washington
    Office (WO), states, and with other wildland firefighting,
    regulatory, investigative, military agencies, and services.

-   Coordinates provision and use of aviation resources with Business
    Practices, aviation user staffs at the WO, and state office level.

-   Represents the BLM at interagency meetings, in interagency
    committees developing government-wide aviation policies,
    requirements, procedures and reports, at aviation industry meetings
    and conventions.

-   Develops and implements aviation safety programs, accident
    investigation procedures, and aviation safety trend analyses.

-   Plans and conducts reviews and evaluations of state aviation
    programs.

-   Plans and conducts technical and managerial analyses relating to the
    identification of aviation organization and resources appropriate
    for agency use, cost-effectiveness of aviation firefighting, other
    specialized missions, aircraft acquisition requirements, equipment
    developmental needs, and related areas.

Planning and Resources Division Chief (FA 600)

-   Responsible for the development and implementation of the Bureau
    wide fire planning program. Provides guidance and assistance in
    administering the technical and operational aspects of BLM's fire
    planning program at the regional and agency levels for the accurate
    identification of program funding needs. Checks for accuracy in
    computations with instructions and policies.

-   Responsible for the development and coordination of the BLM's
    prescribed fire, fuels management, and fire prevention annual
    program, and recommends the distribution of program funds to
    regions.

-   Tracks all fuels management fund distributions and prior year
    carryover funds. Develops and maintains a national database for
    fuels management accomplishments in Indian Trust Lands.

-   Analyzes hazards and risks in the wildland urban interface using
    fuels modification or reduction techniques, and develops
    recommendations for Bureauwide application. Examines and analyzes
    laws and regulations pertaining to prescribed fire use/fuels
    management in the wildland urban interface, and works with top level
    Bureau representatives, states and rural fire districts to recommend
    policy which will achieve uniformity.

-   Serves as the BLM's primary subject matter expert for National Fire
    Management Analysis System (NFMAS) fire planning, Personal Computer
    Historical Analysis (PCHA), Geographic Information System (GIS),
    Global Positioning System (GPS), Lightning Detection System (LDS),
    Weather Information Management System (WIMS), prescribed fire
    software programs, and provides user training in those applications.

Support Services Division Chief (FA 200)

-   Manage all aspects of the responsibilities and programs under the
    jurisdiction of NIFC for the benefit of the BLM and cooperating
    agencies.

-   Directs the accomplishment of the approved operating budget,
    exercising appropriate control to assure program quality goals are
    met according to established standards.

-   Interprets departmental and Bureau policies and directives as they
    affect NIFC programs.

-   Participates in the BLM-wide and interagency task force activities
    as a leader or member.

-   Responsible for the NIFC Site and Facilities Management, Business
    Practices, Human Resources, and Information Resource Management.

-   Is a focal point and frequent spokesperson for the Bureau and the
    national level management, assures a public awareness of Bureau
    programs and coordinates with key officials in affected federal
    agencies, states, and occasionally with other entities such as:
    foreign governments, private individuals, private organizations,
    vendors, suppliers, transportation groups, airlines, and others.

-   Supports the implementation of the BLM's Automation/Modernization/
    Information Resource Management (IRM) initiatives as they apply to
    BLM/NIFC.

External Affairs Division Chief (FA 106)

-   Responsible for coordination of information between the Departmental
    Office of Wildland Fire Coordination to the BLM, BIA, USFWS, NPS,
    FS, National Association State Foresters (NASF), and Federal
    Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at NIFC.

-   Responsible for coordination of the responses to: Office of
    management and Budget (OMB), Government Accountability Office (GAO),
    congressional, political and other external inquires between
    agencies and departments, establishing and maintaining cooperative
    relationships resulting in quality work products.

-   Serves as the manager of the External Affairs program for the
    National Interagency Fire Center.

-   Develops recommendations pertaining to External Affairs aspects for
    BLM Fire and Aviation policies.

-   Initiates External Affairs policies and procedures pertaining to
    Fire and Aviation for adoption at the department level in
    conjunction with other departments and agencies.

-   Serves as personal and direct representative of the Assistant
    Director, Fire and Aviation at various meetings and functions with
    members of congress and staff, state governors and legislatures,
    officials of local, state and federal agencies, major private
    corporations, public and private interest groups, and foreign
    governments.

-   Serves as external affairs expert and consultant to the Assistant
    Director, Fire and Aviation on a wide variety of issues and policies
    of controversial nature, providing analysis and advice on public
    reaction to major policy and program issues.

-   Coordinate with legislative affairs on proposed legislation
    regarding FA.

Equal Employment Opportunity Manager (EEO) (FA-102)

-   Manages the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program in accordance
    with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.

-   Manages and directs the Counseling Program, and Alternative Dispute
    Resolution (ADR) programs, in accordance with Equal Employment
    Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations and BLM policy as well as
    for other NIFC agencies.

-   Advises managers and aggrieved persons of employee rights and
    responsibilities, procedural options and timeframes in conflict
    situations and formulates proposed resolutions.

-   Negotiates with managers, aggrieved persons and their
    representatives to informally resolve EEO matters, and executes
    final settlement agreements.

-   Manages the Affirmative Employment Program (AEP).

-   Develops and maintains the accessibility program for the disabled,
    required under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
    amended, and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA of 1990).

-   Conducts analyses to evaluate progress in meeting equal employment
    opportunity program goals.

-   Administers training activities for the organization.

-   Provides managers and supervisors with guidance and advice on issues
    related to EEO/civil rights program activities.

-   Represents the organization in meetings with public and private
    groups, universities, minority and women's organizations, other DOI
    components, and other federal agencies.

**National Radio Communications Division (WO-410)**

-   The National Radio Communications Division (NRCD) provides national
    leadership and policy development for national level cooperative
    agreements and memorandums of understanding with cooperators and
    partners to achieve radio interoperability, system sharing, and
    other areas of mutual interest.

-   Provides support regarding the national radio contracts (GSA, DOI,
    etc.) to evaluate conventional P-25 radio equipment requirements.

-   Coordinates national level interagency sharing initiatives and
    develops long term national overarching radio system plans to share
    radio backbone and mountaintop facilities, frequencies and equipment
    with federal, state and local cooperators. Process radio frequency
    authorizations (RFAs), and performs 5-year radio frequency reviews
    to ensure compatible operation and optimal use of the limited
    frequency spectrum resources.

-   Leads/participates in meetings and represent the Bureau's radio
    interests with established federal, state, and local technical
    advisory groups. Manage Bureau-wide radio equipment tracking
    systems, life cycle replacement planning, and equipment replacement
    budget procedures.

-   Develops national policies and guidance for the BLM related to OSHA
    and other federal laws and standards. Utilizes the BLM CASHE Audit
    program to ensure communication site inspections and facility
    assessments are conducted every five years in coordination with
    WO-360. Leads the development of national training programs
    concerned with the standardization, control, operation, testing and
    repair of communications programs.

-   Responsible for reviews and investigation or reports related to
    safety issues with radio equipment. Works with the National Safety
    Manager (WO-740) in establishing radio related safety training.
    Develops safety handbooks and leads risk assessments analysis
    associated with the National Radio Communications Program.

-   Responsible for radio telecommunication systems security and ensures
    strong security encryption needs are established.

State Director

The State Director is responsible for fire management programs and
activities within the state. The State Director will meet the required
elements outlined in the *Interagency Fire Program Management
Qualifications Standards and Guide* and ensure training is completed to
support delegations to line managers and principal actings.

District/Field Manager

The District/Field Manager is responsible to the State Director for the
safe and efficient implementation of fire management activities within
their unit. This includes cooperative activities with other agencies or
landowners in accordance with delegations of authorities. The
District/Field Manager and their principal actings will meet the
required elements outlined in the Management Performance Requirements
for Fire Operations below.

**Management Performance Requirements for Fire Operations**

+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| **PERFORMANCE REQUIRED**   | **FA**  | **State | **D     | **      |
|                            |         | Dir     | istrict | Field** |
|                            | *       | ector** | /R      |         |
|                            | *Direct |         | esource | **Ma    |
|                            | orate** | **/Asso | Area    | nager** |
|                            |         | ciate** | Ma      |         |
|                            |         |         | nager** |         |
+============================+=========+=========+=========+=========+
| 1.  Ensures that Fire      | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     Management Plans (FMP) |         |         |         |         |
|     reflects the agency    |         |         |         |         |
|     commitment to          |         |         |         |         |
|     firefighter and public |         |         |         |         |
|     safety, while          |         |         |         |         |
|     utilizing the full     |         |         |         |         |
|     range of fire          |         |         |         |         |
|     management activities  |         |         |         |         |
|     available for          |         |         |         |         |
|     ecosystem              |         |         |         |         |
|     sustainability.        |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 2.  Develops fire          | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     prevention, fire       |         |         |         |         |
|     suppression, and fire  |         |         |         |         |
|     use standards that are |         |         |         |         |
|     compliant with agency  |         |         |         |         |
|     fire policies.         |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 3.  Ensures use of fire    | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     funds is in compliance |         |         |         |         |
|     with department and    |         |         |         |         |
|     agency policies.       |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 4.  Ensures that incident  |         | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     responses will be      |         |         |         |         |
|     based on current and   |         |         |         |         |
|     approved Resource      |         |         |         |         |
|     Management Plans (RMP) |         |         |         |         |
|     and FMPs.              |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 5.  Attends the Fire       |         |         | **X**   | **X**   |
|     Management Leadership  |         |         |         |         |
|     Course. Ensures that   |         |         |         |         |
|     personnel delegated    |         |         |         |         |
|     fire program           |         |         |         |         |
|     responsibilities have  |         |         |         |         |
|     completed the Fire     |         |         |         |         |
|     Management Leadership  |         |         |         |         |
|     Course.                |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 6.  Provides a written     |         | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     Delegation of          |         |         |         |         |
|     Authority to FMOs that |         |         |         |         |
|     gives them an adequate |         |         |         |         |
|     level of operational   |         |         |         |         |
|     authority. If fire     |         |         |         |         |
|     management             |         |         |         |         |
|     responsibilities are   |         |         |         |         |
|     zoned, ensures that    |         |         |         |         |
|     all appropriate Agency |         |         |         |         |
|     administrators have    |         |         |         |         |
|     signed the delegation. |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 7.  Ensures that only      | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     trained, certified     |         |         |         |         |
|     fire and non-fire      |         |         |         |         |
|     personnel are          |         |         |         |         |
|     available to support   |         |         |         |         |
|     fire operations at the |         |         |         |         |
|     local and national     |         |         |         |         |
|     level.                 |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 8.  Ensures that master    | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     agreements with        |         |         |         |         |
|     cooperators are valid  |         |         |         |         |
|     and in compliance with |         |         |         |         |
|     agency policy, and     |         |         |         |         |
|     that attached Annual   |         |         |         |         |
|     Operating Plans are    |         |         |         |         |
|     current.               |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 9.  Personally visits at   |         |         | **X**   | **X**   |
|     least one wildland and |         |         |         |         |
|     one prescribed fire    |         |         |         |         |
|     each year.             |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 10. Annually convenes and  | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     participates in        |         |         |         |         |
|     pre-and post season    |         |         |         |         |
|     fire meetings.         |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 11. Reviews critical       |         | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     operations and safety  |         |         |         |         |
|     policies and           |         |         |         |         |
|     procedures with fire   |         |         |         |         |
|     and fire aviation      |         |         |         |         |
|     personnel.             |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 12. Ensures timely         | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     follow-up to fire      |         |         |         |         |
|     management program     |         |         |         |         |
|     reviews.               |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 13. Ensures that fire and  | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     fire aviation          |         |         |         |         |
|     preparedness reviews   |         |         |         |         |
|     are conducted annually |         |         |         |         |
|     in all unit offices.   |         |         |         |         |
|     Participates in at     |         |         |         |         |
|     least one review       |         |         |         |         |
|     annually.              |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 14. Ensures that           | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     investigations are     |         |         |         |         |
|     conducted for          |         |         |         |         |
|     incidents with         |         |         |         |         |
|     potential,             |         |         |         |         |
|     entrapments, and       |         |         |         |         |
|     serious accidents as   |         |         |         |         |
|     per the standards in   |         |         |         |         |
|     Chapter 18.            |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 15. Provides a written     |         |         | **X**   | **X**   |
|     delegation of          |         |         |         |         |
|     authority, WFSA, and   |         |         |         |         |
|     an Agency              |         |         |         |         |
|     Administrator Briefing |         |         |         |         |
|     to Incident Management |         |         |         |         |
|     Teams.                 |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 16. Ensures that resource  |         |         | **X**   | **X**   |
|     advisors are           |         |         |         |         |
|     identified, trained    |         |         |         |         |
|     and available for      |         |         |         |         |
|     incident assignment.   |         |         |         |         |
|     Refer to *Resource     |         |         |         |         |
|     Advisors Guide for     |         |         |         |         |
|     Wildland Fire PMS 313, |         |         |         |         |
|     NFES* *1831, Jan       |         |         |         |         |
|     2004.*                 |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 17. Attends post fire      |         |         | **X**   | **X**   |
|     closeout on Type 1 and |         |         |         |         |
|     Type 2 fires.          |         |         |         |         |
|     (Attendance may be     |         |         |         |         |
|     delegated.)            |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 18. Ensures that a         |         |         | **X**   | **X**   |
|     Wildland Fire          |         |         |         |         |
|     Implementation Plans   |         |         |         |         |
|     (WFIP) are completed,  |         |         |         |         |
|     implemented and        |         |         |         |         |
|     updated daily for all  |         |         |         |         |
|     fires managed as       |         |         |         |         |
|     wildland fire use.     |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 19. Ensures that trespass  |         | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     actions are initiated  |         |         |         |         |
|     and documented to      |         |         |         |         |
|     recover cost of        |         |         |         |         |
|     suppression            |         |         |         |         |
|     activities, land       |         |         |         |         |
|     rehabilitation, and    |         |         |         |         |
|     damages to the         |         |         |         |         |
|     resource and           |         |         |         |         |
|     improvements for all   |         |         |         |         |
|     human-caused fires     |         |         |         |         |
|     where liability can be |         |         |         |         |
|     determined, as per     |         |         |         |         |
|     *Fire Trespass         |         |         |         |         |
|     Handbook" H-9238-1.*   |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 20. Ensures compliance     | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     with National and      |         |         |         |         |
|     State Office policy    |         |         |         |         |
|     for prescribed fire    |         |         |         |         |
|     activities. Provides   |         |         |         |         |
|     periodic reviews of    |         |         |         |         |
|     the prescribed fire    |         |         |         |         |
|     program.               |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 21. Ensures that           |         | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     Prescribed Fire Plans  |         |         |         |         |
|     are approved and meet  |         |         |         |         |
|     agency policies.       |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 22. Ensures that the       |         |         | **X**   | **X**   |
|     Prescribed Fire Plan   |         |         |         |         |
|     has been reviewed and  |         |         |         |         |
|     recommended by a       |         |         |         |         |
|     qualified technical    |         |         |         |         |
|     reviewer who was not   |         |         |         |         |
|     involved in the plan   |         |         |         |         |
|     preparation.           |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 23. Ensures that a policy  |         |         | **X**   | **X**   |
|     has been established   |         |         |         |         |
|     to review and sign the |         |         |         |         |
|     go/nogo checklist.     |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 24. Ensures Unit Safety    | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     Program is in place,   |         |         |         |         |
|     has a current plan,    |         |         |         |         |
|     has an active safety   |         |         |         |         |
|     committee that         |         |         |         |         |
|     includes the fire      |         |         |         |         |
|     program.               |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 25. Annually updates and   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   | **X**   |
|     reviews the Agency     |         |         |         |         |
|     Administrator's Guide  |         |         |         |         |
|     to Critical Incident   |         |         |         |         |
|     Management             |         |         |         |         |
|                            |         |         |         |         |
|     www.nwcg.gov           |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+
| 26. Ensures that current   |         |         | **X**   | **X**   |
|     fire and weather       |         |         |         |         |
|     information is posted  |         |         |         |         |
|     and available for all  |         |         |         |         |
|     employees.             |         |         |         |         |
+----------------------------+---------+---------+---------+---------+

State Office

The State Fire Management Officer (SFMO) provides leadership for their
agency fire and fire aviation management program. The SFMO is
responsible and accountable for providing planning, coordination,
training, technical guidance, and oversight to the state fire management
programs. The SFMO also represents the State Director on interagency
geographic coordination groups and Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC)
groups. The SFMO provides feedback to Districts/Field Offices on
performance requirements.

District/Field Office

The District/Field Office Fire Management Officer (FMO) is responsible
and accountable for providing leadership for fire and fire aviation
management programs at the local level. The FMO determines program
requirements to implement land use decisions through the Fire Management
Plan (FMP) to meet land management objectives. The FMO negotiates
interagency agreements and represents the District/Field Office Manager
on local interagency fire and fire aviation groups.

**Manager's Oversight**

Agency administrators are required to personally visit an appropriate
number of fires each year. Appendix A contains information to support
the agency administrators during these visits.

**Post Incident Review**

Appendix B the "Managers Supplement for Post Incident Review" emphasizes
the factors that are critical for ensuring safe and efficient wildland
fire suppression, and provides examples for managers to use in their
review of incident operations and incident commanders.

Requirements for fire management positions are outlined in the
Interagency Fire Program Management Qualifications Standards and Guide
(IFPM) Standard. The supplemental Qualification Standard for
professional GS-0401 Fire Management Specialist positions, approved by
the Office of Personnel Management, is also included in the IFPM
Standard. The Interagency Fire Program Management Qualification
Standards and Guide can be found in its' entirety on the IFPM website:
http://www.ifpm.nifc.gov.

**Training for Acting Agency Administrators**

Agency administrators and their actings must complete one of the
following courses within two years of being appointed to a designated
management position.

-   National- Fire Management Leadership

-   Geographic- Local Fire Management Leadership

Either class is acceptable but the national course is preferred.

Experience requirements for positions in Alaska Fire Service, Oregon and
California (O&C) Districts, NIFC, national office, and other fire
management positions in units and state/regional offices will be
established as vacancies occur, but will be commensurate with the
position's scope of responsibilities. The developmental training to
fully achieve competencies should be addressed in an IDP within a
defined time period.

**Fire Management Staff Performance** Requirements for Fire Operations

+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| **PERFORMANCE**                   | **State  | **Dis    | **Field  |
|                                   | FMO**    | trict/** | Office/  |
| **REQUIRED**                      |          |          | Resource |
|                                   |          | **Zone   | Area**   |
|                                   |          | FMO**    |          |
|                                   |          |          | **FMO**  |
+===================================+==========+==========+==========+
| 1.  Establishes and manages a     | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     safe, effective, and          |          |          |          |
|     efficient fire program.       |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 2.  Ensures that the Fire         | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     Management Plan (FMP)         |          |          |          |
|     reflects the agency           |          |          |          |
|     commitment to firefighter and |          |          |          |
|     public safety, while          |          |          |          |
|     utilizing the full range of   |          |          |          |
|     fire management activities    |          |          |          |
|     available for ecosystem       |          |          |          |
|     sustainability.               |          |          |          |
|                                   |          |          |          |
| > *(Federal Wildland Fire         |          |          |          |
| > Management Plan 2001*           |          |          |          |
| > *\[FWFMP\])*                    |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 3.  Provides the expertise and    | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     skills to fully integrate     |          |          |          |
|     fire and fire aviation        |          |          |          |
|     management into               |          |          |          |
|     interdisciplinary planning    |          |          |          |
|     efforts.                      |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 4.  Ensures that only trained and | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     qualified personnel are       |          |          |          |
|     assigned to fire and fire     |          |          |          |
|     aviation duties.              |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 5.  Ensures completion of a Job   |          | **X**    | **X**    |
|     Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Risk    |          |          |          |
|     Assessment for fire and fire  |          |          |          |
|     aviation activities so        |          |          |          |
|     mitigation measures are taken |          |          |          |
|     to reduce risk.               |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 6.  Ensures compliance with       | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     work/rest guidelines during   |          |          |          |
|     all fire and fire aviation    |          |          |          |
|     activities.                   |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 7.  Ensures that the fire and     | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     fire aviation management      |          |          |          |
|     employees understand their    |          |          |          |
|     role, responsibilities,       |          |          |          |
|     authority, and                |          |          |          |
|     accountability.               |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 8.  Organizes trains, equips, and | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     directs a qualified work      |          |          |          |
|     force. Establishes and        |          |          |          |
|     implements performance review |          |          |          |
|     process.                      |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 9.  Develops, implements,         | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     evaluates, and documents fire |          |          |          |
|     and fire aviation training to |          |          |          |
|     meet current and anticipated  |          |          |          |
|     needs.                        |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 10. Ensures fire and fire         | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     aviation policies are         |          |          |          |
|     understood, implemented, and  |          |          |          |
|     coordinated with other        |          |          |          |
|     agencies as appropriate.      |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 11. Monitors fire suppression     | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     activities to recognize when  |          |          |          |
|     complexity levels exceed      |          |          |          |
|     program capabilities.         |          |          |          |
|     Increases managerial and      |          |          |          |
|     operational resources to meet |          |          |          |
|     the need.                     |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 12. Monitors fire season severity | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     predictions, fire behavior,   |          |          |          |
|     and fire activity levels.     |          |          |          |
|     Takes action to ensure safe,  |          |          |          |
|     efficient, and effective      |          |          |          |
|     operations.                   |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 13. Ensures that master           | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     agreements with cooperators   |          |          |          |
|     are valid and in compliance   |          |          |          |
|     with agency policy, and that  |          |          |          |
|     attached Annual Operating     |          |          |          |
|     Plans are current.            |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 14. Develops, maintains and       |          | **X**    | **X**    |
|     implements current            |          |          |          |
|     operational plans. (e.g.,     |          |          |          |
|     dispatch, preparedness,       |          |          |          |
|     prevention).                  |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 15. Ensures use of fire funds is  | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     in compliance with department |          |          |          |
|     and agency policies.          |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 16. Ensures that fire severity    | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     funding is requested, used,   |          |          |          |
|     and documented in accordance  |          |          |          |
|     with agency standards         |          |          |          |
|     *(Interagency Standards for   |          |          |          |
|     Fire and Fire Aviation        |          |          |          |
|     Operations, Chapter 10).*     |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 17. Reviews and approves          |          | **X**    | **X**    |
|     appropriate overtime          |          |          |          |
|     authorization requests for    |          |          |          |
|     personnel providing fire      |          |          |          |
|     suppression coverage during   |          |          |          |
|     holidays, special events, and |          |          |          |
|     abnormal fire conditions.     |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 18. Ensures a process is          | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     established to communicate    |          |          |          |
|     fire info to public, media,   |          |          |          |
|     and cooperators.              |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 19. Annually convenes and         | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     participates in pre-and post  |          |          |          |
|     season fire meetings.         |          |          |          |
|     Specifically address          |          |          |          |
|     management controls and       |          |          |          |
|     critical safety issues.       |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 20. Oversees pre-season           | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     preparedness review of fire   |          |          |          |
|     and fire aviation program.    |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 21. Initiates, conducts, and/or   | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     participates in fire program  |          |          |          |
|     management reviews and        |          |          |          |
|     investigations.               |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 22. Personally participates in    |          | **X**    | **X**    |
|     periodic site visits to       |          |          |          |
|     individual incidents and      |          |          |          |
|     projects.                     |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 23. Utilizes the Incident         | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     Complexity Analysis appendix  |          |          |          |
|     F & G to ensure the proper    |          |          |          |
|     level of management is        |          |          |          |
|     assigned to all incidents.    |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 24. Ensures that transfer of      |          | **X**    | **X**    |
|     command occurs as per         |          |          |          |
|     appendix D on incidents.      |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 25. Ensures that incoming         |          | **X**    | **X**    |
|     personnel and crews are       |          |          |          |
|     briefed prior to fire and     |          |          |          |
|     fire aviation assignments.    |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 26. Ensures an accurate and       | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     defensible Wildland Fire      |          |          |          |
|     Situation Analysis (WFSA) is  |          |          |          |
|     completed and updated daily   |          |          |          |
|     for all fires that escape     |          |          |          |
|     initial attack.               |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 27. Ensures that a Wildland Fire  | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     Implementation Plan (WFIP) is |          |          |          |
|     completed, approved, and      |          |          |          |
|     certified daily for all fires |          |          |          |
|     managed for Wildland Fire Use |          |          |          |
|     objectives.                   |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 28. Works with cooperators,       | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     groups, and individuals to    |          |          |          |
|     develop and implement         |          |          |          |
|     processes and procedures for  |          |          |          |
|     providing fire safe           |          |          |          |
|     communities within the        |          |          |          |
|     wildland urban interface.     |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 29. Ensures that trespass actions | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     are initiated and documented  |          |          |          |
|     to recover cost of            |          |          |          |
|     suppression activities, land  |          |          |          |
|     rehabilitation, and damages   |          |          |          |
|     to the resource and           |          |          |          |
|     improvements for all          |          |          |          |
|     human-caused fires where      |          |          |          |
|     liability can be determined,  |          |          |          |
|     as per *H-9238-1*.            |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 30. Ensures training for fire     | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     cause determination and fire  |          |          |          |
|     trespass is completed.        |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 31. Ensures compliance with       | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     National and State Office     |          |          |          |
|     policy for prescribed fire    |          |          |          |
|     activities. Provides periodic |          |          |          |
|     reviews of the prescribed     |          |          |          |
|     fire program.                 |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 32. Annually updates and reviews  | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     the *Agency Administrator's   |          |          |          |
|     Guide to Critical Incident    |          |          |          |
|     Management*.                  |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 33. Ensures that fire season      |          | **X**    | **X**    |
|     severity predictions, weather |          |          |          |
|     forecasts, fire behavior      |          |          |          |
|     predictors, and fire activity |          |          |          |
|     levels are monitored and      |          |          |          |
|     communicated daily to all     |          |          |          |
|     employees (hard copy, web     |          |          |          |
|     page, email, radio, or fax).  |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 34. Uses current National and     | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     Local Mobilization Guides and |          |          |          |
|     ensures that national,        |          |          |          |
|     geographic and local          |          |          |          |
|     mobilization standards are    |          |          |          |
|     followed.                     |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| 35. Complies with established     | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     property control/management   |          |          |          |
|     procedures.                   |          |          |          |
+-----------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+

Delegation of Authority

Delegation for State Fire Management Officers

In order to effectively perform their duties, a SFMO must have certain
authorities delegated from the State Director. This delegation is
normally placed in the state office supplement to agency manuals. This
delegation of authority should include the following roles and
responsibilities:

-   Serve as the State 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 statewide.

-   Relocate agency pre-suppression/suppression resources within the
    state/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.

-   Appendix C provides a sample "Delegation of Authority".

**Safety Officer**

Safety and occupational health program responsibilities are interwoven
throughout Bureau program areas, including fire management. Safety of
our employees lies within every level of the organization and program
implementation can have a direct impact on firefighting personnel. To
ensure that program requirements are met, the following checklist shall
be utilized.

Safety Responsibilities to the Fire Program

+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| **PERFORMANCE           | **State  | **Dis    | **Unit** | **       |
| REQUIRED**              | Safety   | trict/** | **FMO**  | Field/** |
|                         | M        |          |          |          |
|                         | anager** | **Zone   |          | **       |
|                         |          | Safety   |          | Resource |
|                         |          | M        |          | Area     |
|                         |          | anager** |          | M        |
|                         |          |          |          | anager** |
+=========================+==========+==========+==========+==========+
| 1.  An annual Unit      |          | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     Safety and Health   |          |          |          |          |
|     Action Plan is      |          |          |          |          |
|     developed, approved |          |          |          |          |
|     and signed by unit  |          |          |          |          |
|     agency              |          |          |          |          |
|     administrator. This |          |          |          |          |
|     Plan outlines       |          |          |          |          |
|     courses of action   |          |          |          |          |
|     to improve the      |          |          |          |          |
|     unit's safety       |          |          |          |          |
|     program and is      |          |          |          |          |
|     based upon an       |          |          |          |          |
|     assessment of what  |          |          |          |          |
|     is needed to make   |          |          |          |          |
|     the safety program  |          |          |          |          |
|     fully functional.   |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 2.  Risk assessments    |          | **X**    |          |          |
|     (RAs) are completed |          |          |          |          |
|     for non-            |          |          |          |          |
|     suppression related |          |          |          |          |
|     fire activities.    |          |          |          |          |
|     JHAs/RAs are        |          |          |          |          |
|     completed for       |          |          |          |          |
|     suppression related |          |          |          |          |
|     activities.         |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 3.  An individual has   | **X**    |          |          | **X**    |
|     been designated as  |          |          |          |          |
|     the Unit Safety     |          |          |          |          |
|     Officer.            |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 4.  Maintains a working |          | **X**    | **X**    |          |
|     relationship with   |          |          |          |          |
|     all facets of the   |          |          |          |          |
|     fire organization   |          |          |          |          |
|     including           |          |          |          |          |
|     outstations.        |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 5.  A safety committee  |          | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     or group which      |          |          |          |          |
|     includes fire       |          |          |          |          |
|     representation is   |          |          |          |          |
|     organized to        |          |          |          |          |
|     monitor safety and  |          |          |          |          |
|     health concerns and |          |          |          |          |
|     activities.         |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 6.  Written safety and  | **X**    | **X**    |          |          |
|     health programs     |          |          |          |          |
|     required by OSHA    |          |          |          |          |
|     are in place and    |          |          |          |          |
|     being implemented   |          |          |          |          |
|     to include fire     |          |          |          |          |
|     personnel.          |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 7.  Employees are being |          | **X**    | **X**    | **X**    |
|     provided mandatory  |          |          |          |          |
|     safety and health   |          |          |          |          |
|     training.           |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 8.  Fire safety         |          |          | **X**    |          |
|     programs (e.g.,     |          |          |          |          |
|     SAFENET, 6 Minutes  |          |          |          |          |
|     for Safety, Safety  |          |          |          |          |
|     Alerts) are known   |          |          |          |          |
|     and being utilized. |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 9.  Safety publications |          |          | **X**    |          |
|     are available to    |          |          |          |          |
|     all fire employees  |          |          |          |          |
|     (e.g., *Incident    |          |          |          |          |
|     Response Pocket     |          |          |          |          |
|     Guide, 1112-2       |          |          |          |          |
|     Manual, Fireline    |          |          |          |          |
|     Handbook 410-1*).   |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 10. Procedures are in   |          |          | **X**    |          |
|     place to ensure     |          |          |          |          |
|     Interagency         |          |          |          |          |
|     Standards for Fire  |          |          |          |          |
|     and Fire Aviation   |          |          |          |          |
|     Operations is being |          |          |          |          |
|     followed.           |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 11. Procedures are in   |          |          | **X**    |          |
|     place to monitor    |          |          |          |          |
|     WCT results and     |          |          |          |          |
|     ensure medical      |          |          |          |          |
|     examination         |          |          |          |          |
|     policies are        |          |          |          |          |
|     followed.           |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 12. Material Safety     |          | **X**    | **X**    |          |
|     Data Sheets (MSDS)  |          |          |          |          |
|     are present,        |          |          |          |          |
|     accessible, and     |          |          |          |          |
|     available for all   |          |          |          |          |
|     hazardous materials |          |          |          |          |
|     used and stored in  |          |          |          |          |
|     the work area.      |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 13. Special projects    |          | **X**    | **X**    |          |
|     risk assessments    |          |          |          |          |
|     are completed and   |          |          |          |          |
|     crew briefings are  |          |          |          |          |
|     given prior to      |          |          |          |          |
|     beginning work.     |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 14. Procedures are in   | **X**    | **X**    |          | **X**    |
|     place to purchase   |          |          |          |          |
|     non-standard        |          |          |          |          |
|     equipment as        |          |          |          |          |
|     identified in the   |          |          |          |          |
|     JHA/Risk Assessment |          |          |          |          |
|     process, and to     |          |          |          |          |
|     ensure compliance   |          |          |          |          |
|     with consensus      |          |          |          |          |
|     standards (e.g.,    |          |          |          |          |
|     ANSI, NIOSH) for    |          |          |          |          |
|     PPE.                |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 15. PPE supplied, is    |          | **X**    | **X**    |          |
|     serviceable, and    |          |          |          |          |
|     being utilized.     |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 16. Ensures tailgate    |          |          | **X**    |          |
|     safety meetings are |          |          |          |          |
|     held and            |          |          |          |          |
|     documented.         |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 17. Monitors and        |          | **X**    | **X**    |          |
|     reviews wildland    |          |          |          |          |
|     fire activities to  |          |          |          |          |
|     ensure adherence to |          |          |          |          |
|     agency safety       |          |          |          |          |
|     policy.             |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 18. Procedures are in   |          | **X**    |          | **X**    |
|     place for reporting |          |          |          |          |
|     unsafe and          |          |          |          |          |
|     unhealthful working |          |          |          |          |
|     conditions.         |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 19. Accident reporting  | **X**    | **X**    |          | **X**    |
|     procedures are      |          |          |          |          |
|     documented and      |          |          |          |          |
|     supervisors are     |          |          |          |          |
|     trained in the use  |          |          |          |          |
|     of Safety           |          |          |          |          |
|     Management          |          |          |          |          |
|     Information System  |          |          |          |          |
|     (SMIS).             |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 20. Injury data is      | **X**    | **X**    |          |          |
|     monitored and       |          |          |          |          |
|     reviewed to         |          |          |          |          |
|     determine trends    |          |          |          |          |
|     affecting the       |          |          |          |          |
|     health and welfare  |          |          |          |          |
|     of employees.       |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+
| 21. General facility    | **X**    | **X**    |          |          |
|     and work areas      |          |          |          |          |
|     inspections are     |          |          |          |          |
|     conducted to ensure |          |          |          |          |
|     requirements are    |          |          |          |          |
|     met. *29 CFR*       |          |          |          |          |
|     *1960* and *485 DM, |          |          |          |          |
|     Chapter 5*.         |          |          |          |          |
+-------------------------+----------+----------+----------+----------+

**Employee Responsibility**

All employees, cooperators, contractors, and volunteers who participate
in wildland fire operations have the duty to treat one another with
respect and to maintain a work environment free of misconduct and
harassment.

Misconduct includes but is not limited to: alcohol misuse, driving while
intoxicated, the use of illegal drugs, hazing, insubordination,
disregard for policies and procedures and the destruction or theft of
government property.

Harassment is coercive or repeated, unsolicited and unwelcome verbal
comments, gestures or physical contacts and includes retaliation for
confronting or reporting harassment.

Harassment and misconduct will not be tolerated under any circumstances
and will be dealt with in the strictest of terms. We must all take
responsibility for creating and ensuring a healthy and safe work
environment. Employees who experience or witness harassment, misconduct
or any inappropriate activity should report it to the proper authority
immediately.

**Examples of** **Harassment and** **Misconduct**

-   **Physical conduct -** Unwelcome touching, standing too close,
    looking up and down, inappropriate or threatening staring or
    glaring, obscene, threatening, or offensive gestures.

-   **Verbal or written misconduct -** Inappropriate references to body
    parts; derogatory or demeaning comments, jokes, or personal
    questions; sexual innuendoes; offensive remarks about race, gender,
    religion, age, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, obscene letters or
    telephone calls, catcalls, whistles or sexually suggestive sounds.

-   **Visual or symbolic misconduct -** Display of nude pictures,
    scantily-clad, or offensively-clad people; display of offensive,
    threatening, demeaning, or derogatory symbols, drawings, cartoons,
    or other graphics; offensive clothing or beverage containers, bumper
    stickers, or other articles.

-   **Hazing -** Hazing is considered a form of harassment. "Hazing" is
    defined as "any action taken, or situation created intentionally, to
    produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, or ridicule".

-   **Alcohol -** The use of alcohol during any work period is strictly
    prohibited. The performance of job duties while under the influence
    of alcohol is prohibited. Underage personnel alcohol use is
    prohibited at all times.

**BLM Mobile Fire Equipment Policy**

**Introduction**

The following section represents a general overview of the BLM Mobile
Fire Equipment Policy. The policy can be found in it's entirety on the
BLM Equipment Development Website at:

http://web.blm.gov/internal/fire/EquipDev/index.htm

**Policy and Guidance**

The BLM fire equipment program includes the design, development, and
acquisition of specialized wildland fire equipment suitable to meet the
full range of fire management requirements. The design and development
is accomplished through the analysis of performance needs required by
BLM Field Units, and working with industry to produce prototypes for
testing and eventually production units. Acquisition of equipment is
accomplished primarily through contracting. The BLM fire equipment
program balances state-of-the-art technology with overall cost
efficiency to provide maximum safety for personnel while effectively
meeting its fire management needs.

It is agency policy to maintain each piece of fire equipment at a high
level of performance and in a condition consistent with the work it has
been designed to perform. This shall be accomplished through application
of a uniform preventive maintenance program, timely repair of components
broken or damaged while on assignment, and in accordance with all agency
fiscal requirements. Repairs shall be made and parts replaced, as
identified, to keep the equipment functional and in top operating
condition.

BLM mobile fire equipment is not to be altered or modified without
approval of the BLM National Fire Equipment Committee.

**Equipment Groups**

There are three levels of Fire Equipment Committees: National, State,
and Interagency. Fire equipment committees address the broad spectrum of
equipment subjects and make recommendations. State committees will
report to the respective State Fire Management Officer. The National
Fire Equipment Committee (NFEC) will report to the Fire Operations Group
(FOG). Equipment committees should invite other agency equipment leads
to share ideas, transfer technology and coordinate efforts.

**Equipment Development**

The BLM has established a fire equipment development process to ensure
that any new fire equipment or technologies meet or exceed established
performance standards. All new fire equipment will follow this
development process and will be tested and evaluated under actual field
conditions prior to being made available for general ordering.

**BLM Equipment Development Unit**

The BLM maintains the Fire Equipment Development Unit (EDU) located at
NIFC. This unit is responsible for the development, ordering,
inspection, receiving and distribution of new fire equipment that will
meet or exceed the minimum performance standards established by the BLM
National Fire Equipment Committee. The EDU website is located at:

http://web.blm.gov/internal/fire/EquipDev/index.htm.

**Standardization**

Standardization of fire equipment aides in the ability to produce
equipment that effectively meets the user's needs at the lowest possible
cost with the least impact on fire programs. Standardization also
contributes to the ability to provide effective, consistent and quality
training to the BLM Fire Program workforce. The BLM National Fire
Equipment Committee has the responsibility to approve and establish the
minimum performance standards for all BLM specific fire equipment.

**Deficiency Reporting**

The BLM Fire Equipment Improvement/Deficiency Reporting System (IDRS) is
used to collect improvement suggestions and deficiency reports for all
BLM fire equipment. The reporting system enables the BLM Equipment
Development Unit (EDU) to build a comprehensive database to document
problems, identify trends, and establish priorities for development and
modification of new and existing equipment.

Field Offices submit reports for problems encountered with BLM fire
equipment. Reports may also be submitted for suggestions of improvement.
Submitted reports receive immediate attention and the sender receives
verification of receipt. The EDU will follow-up with the submitting
Field Office to correct the deficiency or work to incorporate the
improvement suggestion. IDRS can be found under "Improvement/Deficiency
Report" on the BLM Equipment Development Website at:

http://web.blm.gov/internal/fire/EquipDev/index.htm.

**Acquisition**

The Working Capital Fund (WCF) life cycle for each class of vehicle and
available funds in the WCF will determine when fire vehicles are to be
replaced. Fire equipment acquisition is done by submitting an order to
the EDU. The EDU will work with the ordering unit, the WCF, contracting,
the vendor and other pertinent parties to fill the order.

**Funding**

Procurement of nonstandard equipment with fire management funds, when
standard equipment is available, must have written approval by the
Operations Division Chief of the BLM Fire and Aviation Directorate and
the State Fire Management Officer. Most fire vehicles are funded through
the WCF. Other types of fire equipment are funded through the normal
budget process at the State and local level. Special projects may be
funded in a variety of ways including through the Fire and Aviation
Directorate, special project allocations, available mid or year end
funds, State or local funding, Interagency agreement, or through the
WCF.

**BLM Fire Equipment Ordering Guide**

The BLM Fire Equipment Ordering Guide lists standard fire equipment,
outside the cache system, that is available for ordering by BLM units.
This equipment has been approved by the EDU, NFEC and WCF as the current
standard. The guide contains current model fire apparatus, support
vehicles, and equipment. The guide can be found on the Equipment
Development website at:

http://web.blm.gov/internal/fire/EquipDev/index.htm.

**Equipment Modification/Retrofitting**

Any major retrofit, change or addition to BLM fire equipment requires
submission of a proposal to the BLM National Fire Equipment Committee
(NFEC). The NFEC in conjunction with the BLM Equipment Development Unit
will consider and approve/disapprove any such proposals. Minor changes
or add-ons may be approved through the EDU.

**Working Capital Fund**

The BLM Working Capital Fund (WCF) is managed by the BLM Vehicle Fleet
Manager at the Denver Service Center. Replacement of fire vehicles that
have reached the end of their service life and certain maintenance
expenditures are managed through the WCF. Vehicle replacement and
maintenance is accomplished with funds that are paid into the WCF over
the life of the vehicle. The WCF collects funds through Fixed Ownership
Rates (FOR) and Use Rates.

**Property Transfer/Replacement**

Surplus, early turn-ins, and transfer fire vehicles may be transferred
to another area for continued service with the approval of the State
Fire Management Officer and the WCF Manager. In these instances, the
vehicle remains in the same class, and the FOR and use rates will
continue to be charged to the unit acquiring the vehicle. Field Offices
wishing to dispose of fire engine equipment prior to the normal
replacement date may do so. In these instances, no future replacement is
automatically provided and there is no accrued credit for the FOR
collected on that unit prior to disposal. Field offices acquiring this
type of equipment continue payment of the FOR and use rates.

**Conversions**

Offices requesting to convert replacement fire equipment to a different
class of equipment must follow and provide the following criteria and
documentation:

-   Proposed changes meet current and future preparedness requirements
    identified in RMPs/FMPs/FPA.

-   Proposed changes result in an overall cost savings to the government
    (replacement of 2 Type 6 engines for 1 Type 4 engine).

This documentation will require signature by. The requesting State
Director and State FMO, the Operations Division Chief at BLM Fire &
Aviation Directorate, and the WCF Manager for final approval.

If any proposed changes in equipment result in additional overall costs
to the government documentation must include increased production rates
which may offset additional costs and the requesting states availability
of sufficient funds to cover additional costs.

**BLM Firefighter Organization**

**Introduction**

Firefighters operate within the Incident Command System (ICS), which is
a component of the National Interagency Incident Management System
(NIIMS).

In the ICS, firefighters are either assigned as single resource overhead
(individuals assigned to specific supervisory positions) or as members
of an organized unit. These units include:

-   **Hand Crews -** Vehicle mobile firefighters that specialize in the
    use of hand tools, chainsaws, portable pumps and ignition devices
    for tactical operations. Hand crew types include Interagency Hotshot
    Crews (IHC)s, Type 2 Initial Attack Crews, and Type 2 Crews.

-   **Engine Crews -** Engine mobile firefighters that specialize in the
    use of engines for tactical operations.

-   **Helitack -** Helicopter mobile firefighters that specialize in the
    use of helicopters for tactical and logistical operations.

-   **Smokejumpers -** Fixed wing aircraft and parachute mobile
    firefighters that specialize in the use hand tools, chainsaws, and
    ignition devices for tactical operations.

The individuals within these units are trained to provide different
levels and types of tactical, logistical, and managerial capability.

**BLM Firefighter Priority for Use**

-   Initial attack on lands for which the BLM has suppression
    responsibility.

-   Other fire suppression/management assignments on BLM lands.

-   Other fire suppression/management assignments on other agency lands.

-   All risk incidents.

**BLM** **Prepositioning Details**

When BLM units require management or suppression resources to support
their local fire programs they are encouraged to request prepositioning
of appropriate resources early. These prepositioning details are for all
BLM personnel and suppression resources. Reasons to consider management
or operational support may include:

-   Improve BLM initial attack capability in areas of peak fire danger.

-   Provide BLM employees training opportunities with different BLM
    management offices.

-   Provide oversight for efficient utilization of BLM resources to
    support BLM fire management priorities.

-   Provide management support to maintain adequate span of control for
    both management and suppression activities.

A checklist to assist local units in determining the need for assistance
is found in appendix K.

BLM prepositioning details will be implemented using the following
process:

-   Unit fire management identifies the need for support and notifies
    their state fire managers.

-   The requesting State FOG representative, in conjunction with their
    local fire management, will determine the need, location, and
    timeframes for management and suppression resources assistance,
    based on current and expected state fire activity.

-   The requesting State FOG representative, will contact fellow Fire
    Operations Group (FOG) members to find qualified resources available
    to fill their needs.

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-   The requesting State FOG representative will electronically sign and
    email a *BLM Detail Request Form,* found at:
    http://web.blm.gov/internal/fire/fire_ops/index.html, to the
    identified resources home state (sending) S-AFMO.

-   On the date specified in the *BLM Detail Request Form* the
    requesting State FOG representative places a name request order for
    the specified asset through normal coordination system channels.

-   IHC details require signature from a representative of the FAD Fire
    Operations Group.

BLM resources filling these details will be assigned to a home unit
within the requesting state by the requesting state FOG representative.
With agreement of the resource, sending state FOG representative, and
requesting State FOG representative these resources can manage fatigue
and meet tour of duty requirements by taking mandated days off in the
requesting state.

**All BLM Firefighters General Non-Fire Training Requirements**

+----------+-------------------+-------------------+-------------------+
|          | One-Time Training | Recurring         | Annual Training   |
|          |                   | Training          |                   |
+----------+-------------------+-------------------+-------------------+
| All      | First Responder   | First Aid/CPR     | RT-130 Annual     |
| Fire     | Awareness Level   |                   | Fireline Safety   |
| fighters | (Hazardous        | (every 2 years)   | Training          |
|          | Materials)        |                   |                   |
|          |                   | Defensive Driving | Do What's Right/  |
|          | Bloodborne        | (every 3 years)   |                   |
|          | Pathogen          |                   | EEO               |
|          |                   |                   |                   |
|          |                   |                   | HazMat Refresher  |
+----------+-------------------+-------------------+-------------------+

**BLM Firefighter Mandatory Physical Fitness Standards**

The Wildland Fire Qualifications System Guide (PMS 310-1) establishes
physical fitness standards for NWCG sanctioned firefighters. These
standards are assessed using the Work Capacity Tests (WCT). Prior to
attempting the WCT, all permanent, career-seasonal, temporary, Student
Career Experience Program (SCEP), and AD/EFF employees who participate
in wildland fire activities requiring a fitness level of arduous must
participate in the Medical Qualification Standards Program (MSP).
Information on the WCT and the MSP is located in Chapter 13 of this
publication. Fitness and conditioning information may be found at
www.nifc.gov/FireFit/index.htm

**BLM Firefighter Target Physical Fitness Standards**

These are voluntary targets. They are not mandatory. These targets are
established to provide BLM firefighters a common standard against which
to gauge their physical fitness level. BLM firefighters are encouraged
to meet or exceed these standards.

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|                    | Age       | Age       | Age       | Age       |
|                    |           |           |           |           |
|                    | 20-29     | 30-39     | 40-49     | 50 & Up   |
+--------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| 1.5 Mile Run       | 11:58     | 12:25     | 13:05     | 14:43     |
+--------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Sit-Ups (1 minute) | 40        | 36        | 31        | 26        |
+--------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Push-Ups (1        | 33        | 27        | 21        | 15        |
| minute)            |           |           |           |           |
+--------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+

The guide below may be used to adjust the 1.5 mile run times to
compensate for altitude differences:

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  Altitude in feet                    1.5 mile run time adjustment

  0 - 5,000                           No adjustment

  5,000 - 6,000                       Add 30 seconds

  6,000 - 7,000                       Add 40 seconds

  7,000 - 8,000                       Add 50 seconds
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

**BLM National Fire Operations Fitness Challenge**

The BLM national fire operations fitness challenge encourages and
recognizes achievement in physical fitness by BLM firefighters. The
fitness challenge provides a common system by which BLM firefighters can
measure current fitness, establish fitness goals, and track fitness
improvement. The fitness challenge is voluntary, but BLM firefighters
are encouraged to participate. The fitness challenge tests participants
in four basic exercises - push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and a timed run of
either 1.5 or 3.0 miles. Test results are compiled into a final overall
score. Unit and state offices are encouraged to support and recognize
achievement in firefighter fitness. The BLM FA Division of Fire
Operations will recognize high achievers annually. Specific information
on the fitness challenge is located at

www.blm.gov/nifc/st/en/prog/fire/fireops/fitness_challenge.html**.**

**BLM Hand Crew Standards (all crew types)**

-   **Language -** CRWB and FFT1: must be able to read and interpret the
    language of the crew as well as English.

-   **Flight Weight -** 5100 pounds

-   **Personal gear -** Sufficient for 14 day assignments

-   **Physical fitness -** Arduous, all positions

-   **Required Equipment & PPE -** Fully equipped as specified in the:
    *Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations.*

**BLM Crew** **Standards** **by Type**

+-------------+--------------+-------------+--------------+----------+
| **Crew      | **Type 1**   | **Type**    | **Type**     |          |
| Type**      |              | **2IA**     | **2**        |          |
+-------------+--------------+-------------+--------------+----------+
| **Crew      | Minimum 18   | Minimum 18  | Minimum 18   |          |
| Size**      |              |             |              |          |
|             | Maximum 25   | Maximum 20  | Maximum 20   |          |
+-------------+--------------+-------------+--------------+----------+
| *           | 1-Supt.      | 1 CRWB      | 1 CRWB       |          |
| *Leadership |              |             |              |          |
| Quali       | 1-Assist     | 3 ICT5      | 3 FFT1       |          |
| fications** | Supt         |             |              |          |
|             |              |             |              |          |
|             | 3 Squad      |             |              |          |
|             | Leaders      |             |              |          |
+-------------+--------------+-------------+--------------+----------+
| **Incident  | Operate up   | Operate up  | Operate as   |          |
| Management  | to 3         | to 3        | single crew  |          |
| C           | independent  | independent | in full crew |          |
| apability** | squads w/ T4 | squads with | c            |          |
|             | and T5       | T5 command  | onfiguration |          |
|             | command      | capability  |              |          |
|             | capability   |             |              |          |
+-------------+--------------+-------------+--------------+----------+
| **Crew      | 80% of the   | 60% of the  | Meets        |          |
| E           | crewmembers  | crewmembers | leadership   |          |
| xperience** | must have at | must have   | q            |          |
|             | least 1      | at least 1  | ualification |          |
|             | season       | season      | listed above |          |
|             | experience   | experience  |              |          |
|             | in fire      | in fire     |              |          |
|             | suppression  | suppression |              |          |
+-------------+--------------+-------------+--------------+----------+
| **Crew      | National     | Local unit  | Local unit   |          |
| Ut          | Shared       | control     | control      |          |
| ilization** | Resource     |             |              |          |
+-------------+--------------+-------------+--------------+----------+
| **Comm      | 7            | 4           | 4            |          |
| unication** | programmable | p           | programmable |          |
|             | handheld     | rogrammable | handheld     |          |
|             | radios.      | handheld    | radios       |          |
|             | 1            | radios      |              |          |
|             | programmable |             |              |          |
|             | mobile radio |             |              |          |
|             | in each      |             |              |          |
|             | truck        |             |              |          |
+-------------+--------------+-------------+--------------+----------+
| *           | 40 hours     | 40 hours    | 40 hours     |          |
| *Training** | annual       | Basic       | Basic        |          |
|             | training     | firefighter | firefighter  |          |
|             | prior to     | training    | training     |          |
|             | assignment.  |             |              |          |
|             |              | or once red | or once red  |          |
|             |              | carded;     | carded;      |          |
|             |              |             |              |          |
|             |              | 4 hours     | 4 hours      |          |
|             |              | annual      | annual       |          |
|             |              | fireline    | fireline     |          |
|             |              | fresher     | fresher      |          |
|             |              | training    | training     |          |
|             |              | prior to    | prior to     |          |
|             |              | assignment. | assignment.  |          |
+-------------+--------------+-------------+--------------+----------+
| **          | Squad level  | Crew level  | No           |          |
| Logistics** | agency       | agency      | purchasing   |          |
|             | purchasing   | purchasing  | authority    |          |
|             | authority    | authority   |              |          |
+-------------+--------------+-------------+--------------+----------+
| **Trans     | Own          | Need        | Need         |          |
| portation** | tr           | tra         | tr           |          |
|             | ansportation | nsportation | ansportation |          |
+-------------+--------------+-------------+--------------+----------+
| **Works     | Yes          | No          | No           |          |
| together 40 |              |             |              |          |
| h           |              |             |              |          |
| ours/week** |              |             |              |          |
+-------------+--------------+-------------+--------------+----------+

**BLM Interagency Hotshot Crews**

BLM IHCs, and IHC (IA), carry 18-25 firefighters and are used primarily
for wildfire suppression, fuels reduction, and other fire management
duties. They are capable of performing self-contained initial attack
suppression operations, and commonly provide incident management
capability at the Type 3 or 4 level. BLM IHCs, meet all IHC standards
stated in the *Standards for Interagency Hotshot Crew* *Operations.*

**BLM IHC Annual Crew Mobilization**

BLM IHCs will comply with the Annual Crew Pre-Mobilization Process
outlined in the *Standards for Interagency Hotshot Crew Operations*
before becoming available for assignment each spring. BLM specific
direction is outlined below:

-   The superintendent will complete an appendix C from the *Standards
    for Interagency Hotshot Crew Operations* with their local FMO and
    agency administrator.

-   A copy of Appendix C will be sent to the BLM State Fire Management
    Officer for approval.

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    be at the discretion of the State Fire Management Officer, local
    Fire Management Officer, and crew superintendent.

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    availability.

**BLM IHC Crew Status**

If a change in crew capabilities results in the *National Interagency
Hotshot Crew Operations Guide* or *Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation
Operations* not being met, the superintendent is required to contact
their local GACG and have the crew typing amended to the appropriate
level as listed in the BLM crew typing chart.

Re-statusing the crew back to the IHC level will use ether the Annual
Crew Pre-Mobilization Process outlined in the *Standards for Interagency
Hotshot Crew Operations* or the Crew Certification Process outlined in
the *Standards for Interagency Hotshot Crew Operations.* The choice of
which process will be at the discretion of the State Fire Management
Officer, local Fire Management Officer, and crew superintendent.

**BLM IHC Crew Size**

BLM IHC have the local unit option of traveling with 25 personnel when
on incident assignments. BLM IHC superintendents will obtain prior
approval from the dispatching GACC when the assignment requires fixed
wing transport and the crew size is greater than 20.

**BLM IHC Status Reporting System**

-   BLM IHCs will report status through the BLM IHC Status Reporting
    System.

-   BLM IHC superintendents will regularly update the system by
    contacting the BOI SMKJ Duty Officer with any change in crew status
    and/or current utilization when on assignment.

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    http://www.nifc.gov/smokejumper/smjrpt.php.

**BLM IHC Training and Qualification Requirements**

+--------------+------------+------------------------------------------+
| **Position** | **NWCG**   | **Fire Training**                        |
|              |            |                                          |
|              | **Quali    |                                          |
|              | fication** |                                          |
+--------------+------------+------------------------------------------+
| **F          | FFT2       | I-100 Intro to ICS                       |
| irefighter** |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-130 Firefighter Training               |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior    |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline      |
+--------------+------------+------------------------------------------+
| **Senior     | FFT1       | All the above plus:                      |
| F            |            |                                          |
| irefighter** |            | S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use       |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-212 Chain Saws                         |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-131 Firefighter Type 1                 |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-133 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around    |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-270 Basic Air Operations               |
+--------------+------------+------------------------------------------+
| **Squad      | ICT5       | All the above plus:                      |
| Boss**       |            |                                          |
|              |            | I-200 Basic ICS                          |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-215 Fire Ops in the WUI                |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-230 Crew Boss Single Resource          |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-234 Ignition Operations                |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-260 Incident Business Management       |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior         |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | L-280 Followership to Leadership         |
+--------------+------------+------------------------------------------+
| **Assistant  | STCR       | All the above plus:                      |
| Supe         |            |                                          |
| rintendent** | ICT4       | I-300 Intermediate ICS                   |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-200 Initial Attack IC                  |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-330 Task Force/Strike Team Leader      |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | S-390 Intro to Fire Behavior             |
|              |            | Calculations                             |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | L-380 Fireline Leadership                |
|              |            |                                          |
|              |            | M-410 Facilitative Instructor or         |
|              |            | equivalent                               |
+--------------+------------+------------------------------------------+
| **Supe       | TFLD       | All the above.                           |
| rintendent** |            |                                          |
|              | ICT4       |                                          |
|              |            |                                          |
|              | FIRB       |                                          |
+--------------+------------+------------------------------------------+

BLM IHC Locations

  ----------- ------------------------------ --------------------------------
  **State**   **Crew**                       **Location**

  **AK**      Chena                          Fairbanks

              Midnight Sun                   

  **CA**      Diamond Mountain               Susanville

              Kern Valley                    Bakersfield

  **ID**      Snake River                    Pocatello

  **MS**      Jackson                        Jackson

  **NV**      Silver State                   Carson City

  **OR**      Vale                           Vale
  ----------- ------------------------------ --------------------------------

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  **CO**              Craig                          Craig                                    

  **NV**              Ruby Mountain                  Elko                                     

  **UT**              Bonneville                     Salt                                     
                                                     Lake                                     
                                                     City                                     
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**BLM Engines**

BLM engines carry 2-6 firefighters and are used primarily for wildfire
suppression, fuels reduction, and other fire management duties. They are
capable of performing self-contained initial attack suppression
operations, and can generally provide single resource incident
management capability up to the Type 4 level.

**Fire Engine Maintenance Procedure and Record (FEMPR)**

The FEMPR will be used to document periodic maintenance on all engines.
Apparatus safety and operational inspections will be performed at the
intervals recommended by the manufacturer and on a daily and post-fire
basis as required. All annual inspections will include a pump gpm test
to ensure the pump/ plumbing system is operating at desired
specifications. The FEMPR can be found at:

http://www.blm.gov/nifc/st/en/prog/fire/training/fire_training/projects/engine_training/enop.html.

**BLM Engine Ordering**

-   BLM engines will status themselves with their local dispatch center
    in accordance with local policy and procedure.

-   Availability of BLM engines for off unit assignments rests with
    local unit fire management.

-   BLM units needing engines from off their own unit for support will
    contact their state operations with a request.

-   State operations will contact the FA or other BLM state office
    operations with the request.

**BLM Engine Typing**

BLM engines are typed according to the following interagency standards
stated in the *NWCG Fireline Handbook (PMS 410-1):*

+---------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| **Components**      | **S  |      | **   |      |      |      |      |
|                     | truc |      | Wild |      |      |      |      |
|                     | ture |      | land |      |      |      |      |
|                     | E    |      | E    |      |      |      |      |
|                     | ngin |      | ngin |      |      |      |      |
|                     | es** |      | es** |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                     | *    | *    | *    | *    | *    | *    | *    |
|                     | *1** | *2** | *3** | *4** | *5** | *6** | *7** |
+---------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| **Pump Rating**     | 1    | 250+ | 150  | 50   | 50   | 30   | 10   |
|                     | 000+ |      |      |      |      |      |      |
| **Min. Flow**       |      | 150  | 250  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 100  |
| **(GPM)**           | 150  |      |      |      |      |      |      |
|                     |      |      |      |      |      |      |      |
| **At rated          |      |      |      |      |      |      |      |
| pressure**          |      |      |      |      |      |      |      |
| **(PSI)**           |      |      |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| **Tank Capacity     | 400+ | 400+ | 500+ | 750+ | 400  | 150  | 50   |
| Range (Gallons)**   |      |      |      |      | -750 | -400 | -200 |
+---------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| **Hose, 2.5"        | 1200 | 1000 |      |      |      |      |      |
| (feet)**            |      |      |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| **Hose, 1.5"        | 400  | 500  | 500  | 300  | 300  | 300  |      |
| (feet)**            |      |      |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| **Hose, 1" (feet)** |      |      | 500  | 300  | 300  | 300  | 200  |
+---------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| **Ladders**         | 48'  | 48'  |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| **Master Stream**   | 500  |      |      |      |      |      |      |
|                     |      |      |      |      |      |      |      |
| **(GPM)**           |      |      |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| **Personnel         | 4    | 3    | 3    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
| (Minimum)**         |      |      |      |      |      |      |      |
+---------------------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+

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**BLM Engine - Fire Training and Qualification Standards**

+---------------+---------+--------------------------------------------+
| **Position**  | *       | **Training**                               |
|               | *IQCS** |                                            |
+---------------+---------+--------------------------------------------+
| *             | *       | I-100 Intro to ICS                         |
| *Crewmember** | *FFT2** |                                            |
|               |         | S-130 Firefighter Training                 |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline        |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior      |
+---------------+---------+--------------------------------------------+
| **Engine      | *       | All the above plus:                        |
| Operator**    | *FFT1** |                                            |
|               |         | BLM Engine Operator Course (ENOP)          |
|               | *       |                                            |
|               | *ENOP** | S-131 Firefighter Type 1                   |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | S-133 Look Up/Down/Around                  |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | S-211 Pumps and Water Use                  |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | S-212 Wildfire Power Saws                  |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | L-280 Followership to Leadership           |
+---------------+---------+--------------------------------------------+
| **Engine      | **ENGB  | All the above plus:                        |
| Captain**     | ICT5**  |                                            |
|               |         | I-200 Basic ICS                            |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander    |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | S-215 Fire Ops in the Wildland/Urban       |
|               |         | Interface                                  |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | S-230 Crew Boss (Single Resource)          |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | S-231 Engine Boss (Single Resource)        |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | S-234 Ignition Operations                  |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | S-260 Incident Business Management         |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | S-270 Basic Air Operations                 |
|               |         |                                            |
|               |         | S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior           |
+---------------+---------+--------------------------------------------+

**BLM Engine Minimum Staffing Requirements**

All BLM engines will meet these staffing standards on every fire
response. BLM engines operating with more than 4 firefighters will
always have a fully qualified ENOP (other than the captain). BLM engines
operating with more than 3 firefighters will always have an FFT1 (other
than the captain). Chase vehicles are considered part of the engine
staffing.

+---------------------+------------+----------+----------+------------+
| **BLM WCF**         | **NWCG**   | **       | **Engine | **Engine   |
|                     |            | Engine** | Op       | Cr         |
| **Vehicle Class**   | **Type     |          | erator** | ewmember** |
|                     | Class**    | **C      |          |            |
|                     |            | aptain** |          |            |
+---------------------+------------+----------+----------+------------+
| **625 Unimog**      | 4          | 1        | 1        | 1          |
+---------------------+------------+----------+----------+------------+
| **626 Unimog**      | 4          | 1        | 1        | 1          |
+---------------------+------------+----------+----------+------------+
| **650 Hummer**      | 6          | 1        |          | 1          |
+---------------------+------------+----------+----------+------------+
| **662 Light**       | 6          | 1        |          | 1          |
+---------------------+------------+----------+----------+------------+
| **663 Light**       | 6          | 1        |          | 1          |
+---------------------+------------+----------+----------+------------+
| **664 Enhanced      | 6          | 1        |          | 1          |
| Light**             |            |          |          |            |
+---------------------+------------+----------+----------+------------+
| **665 Interface**   | 3          | 1        |          | 2          |
+---------------------+------------+----------+----------+------------+
| **667 Heavy         | 4          | 1        |          | 2          |
| Engine**            |            |          |          |            |
+---------------------+------------+----------+----------+------------+
| **668 Super-heavy   | 4          | 1        | 1        | 1          |
| Tactical Engine**   |            |          |          |            |
+---------------------+------------+----------+----------+------------+
| **668 Super-heavy   | 2 (Tender) | 1        |          | 1          |
| Tactical Tender**   |            |          |          |            |
+---------------------+------------+----------+----------+------------+

**BLM Engine - Driver Training and Qualification Requirements**

+--------------+------------------------------+------------------------+
| **Position** | **Initial Training**         | **Refresher Training** |
+--------------+------------------------------+------------------------+
| Crewmember   | BLM Engine Driver            | BLM Engine Driver      |
|              | Orientation (BL-300)         | Orientation            |
|              |                              | RT-301)(annual)\*      |
|              | *and*                        |                        |
|              |                              | *and*                  |
|              | Defensive Driving            |                        |
|              |                              | Defensive Driving      |
|              |                              |                        |
|              |                              | (every 3 years)        |
+--------------+------------------------------+------------------------+
| Engine       | BLM (ENOP)Engine Operator    | BLM Engine Driver      |
| Operator     | Course                       | Refresher              |
|              |                              |                        |
| *and*        | *and*                        | (annual)               |
|              |                              |                        |
| Engine       | CDL Permit                   | *and*                  |
| Captain      |                              |                        |
|              | (GVW 26,000 or greater)      | Defensive Driving      |
|              |                              |                        |
|              | *and*                        | (every 3 years)        |
|              |                              |                        |
|              | Defensive Driving            |                        |
+--------------+------------------------------+------------------------+
| WCF class    | WCF class 650 and 668 driver |                        |
| 650 and 668  | and maintenance training     |                        |
| drivers      | \*\*                         |                        |
+--------------+------------------------------+------------------------+

\* S-216 Driving for the Fire Service or the BLM Engine Operator Course
will satisfy this refresher training requirement.

\*\* WCF class 650 and 668 driver and maintenance training will be
conducted by the FAD Division of Fire Operations Equipment Development
Unit annually. Travel, per-diem, vehicle operating charges and fuel
costs directly related to this training will be covered by the EDU; base
8 salary and overtime costs will be covered by the students' home unit.

-   BLM engine training courses can be found at:
    http://www.blm.gov/nifc/st/en/prog/fire/training/fire_training/projects/engine_training.html.

All hands-on components of engine driver training courses will be
conducted on the specific vehicle or vehicle type that the driver will
be using.

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Equivalent courses that satisfy driver training requirements, such as
the National Safety Council sanctioned Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
(EVOC), will be approved in writing by FAD Fire Operations on a
case-by-case basis.

**BLM Smokejumpers**

BLM Smokejumpers operate in teams of 2-8 firefighters and are used
primarily for wildfire suppression, fuels reduction, and other fire
management duties. They are capable of performing self-contained initial
attack suppression operations, and commonly provide single resource
incident management capability at the Type 3 level. The primary
locations of the BLM smokejumper bases are Boise, Idaho and Fairbanks,
Alaska.

**BLM** **SMKJ Operations**

BLM smokejumper operational and administrative procedures are located in
the *Interagency Smokejumper Operations Guide (ISOG), the BLM Ram-Air
Training Manual (RATM), the Boise Smokejumpers User Guide, the Alaska
Fire Service Operational Procedures, Policies, and Guidelines*, and
other pertinent agreements and operating plans.

**BLM** **SMKJ Coordination & Dispatch**

Smokejumpers are a national shared resource and are ordered according to
geographic area or national mobilization guides. Specific information on
the coordination, dispatch, ordering, and use of BLM smokejumpers can be
found in the *BLM Boise Smokejumpers User Guide*, and in the *Alaska
Fire Service Operational Procedures, Policies, and Guidelines*. Contact
BLM smokejumpers in Boise at (208) 387-5426 or in Alaska at (907)
356-5540 for these publications.

**BLM** **SMKJ Equipment**

BLM smokejumpers use aircraft approved by the interagency Smokejumper
Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Board (SASEB). All aviation operations
will be performed according to established agency policies and
procedures.

BLM smokejumpers use the Smokejumper Ram-Air Parachute System
exclusively. All abnormalities in personnel parachute equipment and
procedures will be reported through the Malfunction and Abnormality
Reporting System (MARS). All parachuting operations will be performed
according to established agency policies and procedures. All
modifications to and deviations from established standards will be
reported, documented, and approved through the BLM SMKJ Modification
Documentation (MODOC) process.

**BLM** **SMKJ Training**

To ensure proficiency and safety, smokejumpers complete annual training
in aviation, parachuting, fire suppression, administration, and safety.
Experienced jumpers receive annual refresher training in these areas.
First year smokejumpers undergo a rigorous four week long smokejumper
training program. Candidates are evaluated to determine:

-   Level of physical fitness

-   Ability to learn and perform smokejumper skills

-   Ability to work as a team member

-   Attitude

-   Ability to think clearly and remain productive in a stressful
    environment

**BLM Smokejumper Training and Qualification Standards**

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  **Position**            **IQCS Target**         **SMKJ Trng. Target.**

  **Dept Managers**       T1 and T2 C&G, FUMA     

  **Spotter**             ICT3, DIVS, ATGS RXB2,  Senior Rigger
                          SOFR                    

  **Lead Smokejumper**    STLD, TFLD FOBS         

  **Smokejumper**         ICT4, CRWB, FIRB        

  **Rookie Smokejumper**  ICT5, FFT1 FEMO         
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

**BLM Smokejumper Physical Fitness Standards**

The national smokejumper physical fitness standards are mandatory. The
BLM smokejumper target standards are voluntary. The target standards are
established to provide BLM smokejumpers a common standard against which
to gauge their physical fitness level. BLM smokejumpers are encouraged
to meet or exceed these standards.

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| National SMKJ Standard            | BLM SMKJ Target Standard          |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 1.5 mile run in 11:00 minutes or  | 1.5 mile run in 9:30 or less, or  |
| less                              |                                   |
|                                   | 3 mile run in 22:30 minutes or    |
|                                   | less                              |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 45 sit-ups                        | 60 sit-ups                        |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 25 push-ups                       | 35 push-ups                       |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 7 pull-ups                        | 10 pull-ups                       |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 110 lb pack-out over 3 miles over | 110 lb pack-out over 3 miles over |
| level terrain in 90 minutes or    | level terrain in 90 minutes or    |
| less                              | less                              |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Successful completion of the WCT  | Successful completion of the WCT  |
| at an arduous rating              | at an arduous rating              |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**BLM Operational Duty Officer (ODO)**

Each BLM unit Fire Management Officer will perform the duties of an ODO
or will provide a delegated ODO for their units during any period of
predicted incident activities. ODOs responsibilities may be performed by
any individual with a signed Delegation of Authority from the local
agency administrator. Qualifications for the ODO will be identified
within the Unit Annual Operating Plan. The required duties for all BLM
ODOs are:

-   Monitor unit incident activities for compliance with BLM safety
    policies.

-   Coordinate and set priorities for unit suppression actions and
    resource allocation.

-   Keep unit agency administrators, suppression resources, and
    Information Officers informed of the current and expected situation.

-   Plan for and implement actions required for future needs.

-   Document all decisions and actions.

ODOs will provide operational oversight of these requirements as well as
any unit specific duties assigned by the local fire managers through the
local unit fire operating plan. ODOs will not fill any ICS incident
command functions connected to any incident. In the event that the ODO
is required to accept an incident assignment, the FMO will ensure that
another qualified and authorized ODO is in place prior to the departure
of the outgoing ODO.

**Employee Advocacy**

Fire operations doctrine acknowledges the inherent danger of fire
operations and the potential for serious injury or death to
firefighters. When these occur, it is important that Bureau employees
are provided the best and most appropriate care possible. Managers
should consult their human resources experts to ensure that applicable
Departmental and Bureau human resources policies and guidelines are
followed. In addition, the following website provides information to
assist managers in dealing with the many complexities of these
occurrences.

http://web.blm.gov/internal/fire/fire_ops/index.html

**Notification**

After emergency response actions deliver an injured employee to the
immediate medical care facility, prompt notification through the chain
of command is essential to ensure proper management support to the
employee. For BLM fire operations, notification criteria are as follows:

-   Any supervisor with an employee requiring medical care who is not
    released back to duty (full or light) immediately after treatment
    will make contact with the state FOG member for state where the
    employee is being held as soon as possible. This contact will be in
    addition to contacts made to the home unit chain of command.