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CHAPTER 10 - OBJECTIVES, POLICY, AND SCOPE OF OPERATION ........................ 1

Mission Statement....................................................................................................................... 1

Total Mobility......................................................................................................................... 1

Priorities.................................................................................................................................. 1

Local and Geographic Area Drawdown, Levels, and National Ready Reserve ..................... 2

Scope of Operation ..................................................................................................................... 3

General.................................................................................................................................... 3

National Response Framework (NRF)................................................................................ 3

Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA).................................................................. 3

Mobilization/Demobilization...................................................................................................... 3

Work/Rest, Length of Assignment, and Days Off.................................................................. 4

Incident Operations Driving ................................................................................................... 6

Initial Attack Definition.......................................................................................................... 7

Resource Mobilization............................................................................................................ 7

Wildland Fire Weather Forecasts............................................................................................ 9

CHAPTER 20 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES .......................................................... 11 

Ordering Channels/Cost Coding............................................................................................... 11

Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACCs) ............................................................... 11

Ordering Procedures ............................................................................................................. 12

Support to Border Fires..................................................................................................... 12

Mobilization and Demobilization Information ................................................................. 13

Non-Incident Related Ordering............................................................................................. 13

Cost Coding .......................................................................................................................... 13

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) ............................................................................... 13

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)......................................................................................... 14

National Park Service (NPS) ............................................................................................ 15

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)...................................................................................... 16

Forest Service (FS) ........................................................................................................... 16

Overhead/Crews........................................................................................................................ 17

Overhead Mobilization and Demobilization......................................................................... 17

Crews .................................................................................................................................... 18

Interagency Wildland Fire Modules ..................................................................................... 20

Smokejumpers....................................................................................................................... 20

Helicopter Module ................................................................................................................ 21

Non-Standard Overhead Groups........................................................................................... 22

Communications Coordinator (COMC) ............................................................................... 22

Incident Meteorologist (IMET)............................................................................................. 22

Cache Support Positions....................................................................................................... 23

National Incident Management Teams................................................................................. 23

Interagency Incident Management Teams (IMT)............................................................. 23

National Area Command Team ........................................................................................ 24

National Incident Management Organization Teams (NIMO)......................................... 24

Incident Support Teams........................................................................................................ 24

National Interagency Buying Teams (BUYT).................................................................. 24

Administrative Payment Teams (APTs)........................................................................... 25

Burned Area Emergency Response Team (BAER).......................................................... 25

National Fire Prevention and Education Teams (NFPET) ............................................... 25

Wildland Fire and Aviation Safety Teams (FAST).......................................................... 26
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Aviation Safety Assistance Team (ASAT)....................................................................... 26

Equipment/Supplies.................................................................................................................. 26

Equipment/Supplies Mobilization ........................................................................................ 27

Equipment/Supplies Demobilization .................................................................................... 27

National Interagency Support Cache Ordering Procedures.................................................. 27

NFES Items in Short Supply............................................................................................. 27

Field Office Replenishment During Fire Season.............................................................. 28

Field Office Replenishment Outside of Fire Season......................................................... 28

Incident Replacement of NFES Items............................................................................... 28

Local Unit Incident Replacement: Type 3 and Type 4 Incidents .................................... 28

Incident to Incident Transfer of Equipment and Supplies................................................ 28

National Incident Radio Support Cache (NIRSC)................................................................ 28

Radio Mobilization ........................................................................................................... 29

Radio Demobilization ....................................................................................................... 29

Incident Remote Automatic Weather Stations, (IRAWS) NFES #5869 .............................. 29

Project Remote Automatic Weather Stations, (PRAWS) NFES #5870 ............................... 29

National Contract Mobile Food Services and National Contract Mobile Shower Facilities 30

National Contract Mobile Food Services and Shower Facilities Mobilization ................ 31

National Contract Mobile Food Services and Shower Facilities Reassignments............. 31

National Contract Mobile Food Services and Shower Facilities Demobilization ............ 31

Aircraft...................................................................................................................................... 31

Aircraft Mobilization ............................................................................................................ 32

Aircraft Demobilization........................................................................................................ 32

Flight Management Procedures ............................................................................................ 32

Airborne Thermal Infrared (IR) Fire Mapping ..................................................................... 36

Lead Planes........................................................................................................................... 36

Aerial Supervision Modules (ASM1)................................................................................... 36

Tactical and Reconnaissance Aircraft................................................................................... 37

Large Transport Aircraft....................................................................................................... 37

Helicopters: Call-When-Needed (CWN)............................................................................. 37

Exclusive Use Contract Helicopters ................................................................................. 38

Airtankers.............................................................................................................................. 38

Airtanker Use In Optional and Post Season Periods......................................................... 38

Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS).......................................................... 39

Single Engine Airtankers (SEATs)................................................................................... 40

Temporary Flight Restrictions, FAR 91.137 (TFR) ............................................................. 40

Military Training Routes and Special Use Airspace............................................................. 40

Airspace Conflicts................................................................................................................. 40

FAA Temporary Control Tower Operations......................................................................... 40

Dedicated Radio Frequencies ............................................................................................... 41

Predictive Services.................................................................................................................... 41

Incident Status Summary (ICS-209)..................................................................................... 42

Interagency Situation Report ................................................................................................ 45

Incident Management Situation Report ................................................................................ 46

7 Day Significant Fire Potential Outlook.............................................................................. 46

GACC Monthly and Seasonal Wildland Significant Fire Potential Outlooks...................... 47

Fuel and Fire Behavior Advisories....................................................................................... 47

Wildland Fire Entrapment/Fatality ....................................................................................... 48

National Fire Preparedness Plan ............................................................................................... 48
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Why Preparedness Levels are Established............................................................................ 48

Geographic Area Preparedness Levels ................................................................................. 49

Preparedness Level Descriptions.......................................................................................... 49

Preparedness Level 1 ........................................................................................................ 49

Preparedness Level 2 ........................................................................................................ 49

Preparedness Level 3 ........................................................................................................ 49

Preparedness Level 4 ........................................................................................................ 50

Preparedness Level 5 ........................................................................................................ 52

Preparedness Level 5 to 4 ................................................................................................. 53

Preparedness Level 4 to 3 ................................................................................................. 53

Preparedness Level 3 to 2 ................................................................................................. 53

National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) Decisions ....................................... 54

Follow-Up Evaluation........................................................................................................... 54

Mobilization Procedures for Military Assets and International Assignments.......................... 54

Established Resource Ordering Process................................................................................ 54

Civilian Support.................................................................................................................... 55

Demobilization Procedures................................................................................................... 55

International Operations........................................................................................................ 55

Canada Support................................................................................................................. 55

Australia and New Zealand Support................................................................................. 56

Mexico Support................................................................................................................. 56

Other Nations Support for Large Scale Mobilizations ..................................................... 56

Dispatch Forms......................................................................................................................... 57

Resource Order Form............................................................................................................ 58

Food Service Request Form.................................................................................................. 60

Passenger and Cargo Manifest Form.................................................................................... 61

Aircraft Flight Request/Schedule Form................................................................................ 62

Infrared Aircraft Scanner Request Form............................................................................... 64

FAA Temporary Tower Request Form................................................................................. 65

Preparedness/Detail Request Form....................................................................................... 66

Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) Form ........................................................................... 67

Monthly Wildland Fire Weather/Fire Danger Outlook Form............................................... 69

Wildland Fire Entrapment/Fatality Initial Report Form....................................................... 70

Documentation of Length of Assignment Extension Requirements Form........................... 72

CHAPTER 30 - ORGANIZATION .......................................................................................... 73

National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) Organization ...................................... 73

NIFC Directors’ Delegations................................................................................................ 73

Expanded Dispatch Organization ......................................................................................... 75

Technical Support ................................................................................................................. 75

Administrative Support......................................................................................................... 75

MAC Group Coordinator...................................................................................................... 76

Complexity............................................................................................................................ 76

Example Organizations......................................................................................................... 76

Incident Support Organization, Example.............................................................................. 77

Incident Support Organization, Example – Complex Incident............................................. 78

CHAPTER 40 - COOPERATION ............................................................................................ 79
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CHAPTER 50 - FIRE ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY ...................................................... 81

Index ......................................................................................................................................... 83

Fire Directory – Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACCs)..................................... 84

Fire Directory – National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC)............................... 85

Fire Directory – Alaska Interagency Coordination Center............................................... 86

Fire Directory – Eastern Area Coordination Center ......................................................... 87

Fire Directory – Eastern Great Basin Coordination Center.............................................. 88

Fire Directory – Northern California Coordination Center .............................................. 89

Fire Directory – Northern Rockies Coordination Center.................................................. 90

Fire Directory – Northwest Area Coordination Center..................................................... 91

Fire Directory – Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center .......................................... 92

Fire Directory – Southern Area Coordination Center....................................................... 93

Fire Directory – Southern California Coordination Center .............................................. 94

Fire Directory – Southwest Area Coordination Center..................................................... 95

Fire Directory – Western Great Basin Coordination Center............................................. 96

Fire Directory – National Interagency Support Caches.................................................... 97

Fire Directory – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) ........................................................ 98

Fire Directory – BLM – Washington DC Office of Fire and Aviation Management....... 99

Fire Directory – BLM – National Office of Fire and Aviation Management (NIFC).... 100

Fire Directory – BLM – Alaska Fire Service.................................................................. 101

Fire Directory– BLM – Arizona State Office ................................................................. 102

Fire Directory– BLM – California State Office.............................................................. 103

Fire Directory – BLM – Colorado State Office .............................................................. 104

Fire Directory – BLM – Idaho State Office.................................................................... 105

Fire Directory – BLM – Montana State Office............................................................... 106

Fire Directory – BLM – Nevada State Office................................................................. 107

Fire Directory – BLM – New Mexico State Office ........................................................ 108

Fire Directory – BLM – Oregon/Washington State Office ............................................ 109

Fire Directory – BLM – Utah State Office ..................................................................... 110

Fire Directory – BLM – Wyoming State Office............................................................. 111

Fire Directory – Forest Service (FS)................................................................................... 112

Fire Directory – FS – Washington DC FAM Office....................................................... 113

Fire Directory – FS – National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).................................... 114

Fire Directory – FS – Region 1....................................................................................... 115

Fire Directory – FS – Region 2....................................................................................... 116

Fire Directory – FS – Region 3....................................................................................... 117

Fire Directory – FS – Region 4....................................................................................... 118

Fire Directory – FS – Region 5....................................................................................... 119

Fire Directory – FS – Region 6....................................................................................... 120

Fire Directory – FS – Region 8....................................................................................... 121

Fire Directory – FS – Region 9....................................................................................... 122

Fire Directory – FS – Region 10..................................................................................... 123

Fire Directory – FS – Northeastern Area, State & Private Forestry ............................... 124

Fire Directory – FS Emergency Support Function # 4 ................................................... 125

Fire Directory – Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)............................................................. 126

Fire Directory – FWS – National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)................................ 127

Fire Directory – FWS – Region 1................................................................................... 128

Fire Directory – FWS – Region 2................................................................................... 129
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Fire Directory – FWS – Region 3................................................................................... 130

Fire Directory – FWS – Region 4................................................................................... 131

Fire Directory – FWS – Region 5................................................................................... 132

Fire Directory – FWS – Region 6................................................................................... 133

Fire Directory – FWS – Region 7................................................................................... 134

Fire Directory – FWS – Region 8................................................................................... 135

Fire Directory – National Park Service (NPS).................................................................... 136

Fire Directory – NPS – National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)................................. 137

Fire Directory – NPS – Alaska Region........................................................................... 138

Fire Directory – NPS – Northeast Region ...................................................................... 139

Fire Directory – NPS – Midwest Region........................................................................ 140

Fire Directory – NPS – National Capital Region............................................................ 141

Fire Directory – NPS – Intermountain Region ............................................................... 142

Fire Directory – NPS – Southeast Region ...................................................................... 143

Fire Directory – NPS – Pacific West Region.................................................................. 144

Fire Directory – Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)................................................................ 145

Fire Directory – BIA – Central Office, National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) ........ 146

Fire Directory – BIA – Great Plains Regional Office..................................................... 147

Fire Directory – BIA – Southwest Regional Office........................................................ 148

Fire Directory – BIA – Southern Plains Regional Office ............................................... 149

Fire Directory – BIA – Rocky Mountain Regional Office ............................................. 150

Fire Directory – BIA – Eastern Regional Office ............................................................ 151

Fire Directory – BIA – Alaska Regional Office ............................................................. 152

Fire Directory – BIA – Midwest Regional Office .......................................................... 153

Fire Directory – BIA – Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office........................................... 154

Fire Directory – BIA – Navajo Regional Office............................................................. 155

Fire Directory – BIA – Western Regional Office........................................................... 156

Fire Directory – BIA – Northwest Regional Office........................................................ 157

Fire Directory – BIA – Pacific Regional Office ............................................................. 158

Fire Directory – Canada...................................................................................................... 159

Fire Directory – Canada – Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC).............. 160

Fire Directory – Canada – Northwest ............................................................................. 161

Fire Directory – Canada – Yukon................................................................................... 162

Fire Directory – Canada – Saskatchewan ....................................................................... 163

Fire Directory – Canada – Government of Canada and Parks of Canada ...................... 164

Fire Directory – Canada – Alberta.................................................................................. 165

Fire Directory – Canada – British Columbia .................................................................. 166

Fire Directory – Canada – Manitoba .............................................................................. 167

Fire Directory – Canada – New Brunswick.................................................................... 168

Fire Directory – Canada – Nova Scotia .......................................................................... 169

Fire Directory – Canada – Ontario.................................................................................. 170

Fire Directory – Canada – Newfoundland ...................................................................... 171

Fire Directory – Canada – Prince Edward Island ........................................................... 172

Fire Directory – Canada – Quebec.................................................................................. 173

Fire Directory – Others....................................................................................................... 174

Fire Directory – FEMA-USFA – Federal Emergency Management Agency – US Fire 

Administration ................................................................................................................ 175

Fire Directory – United States Department of Defense .................................................. 176
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Fire Directory – International – U.S. Agency for International Development/Office of 

Foreign Disaster Assistance............................................................................................ 177

Fire Directory – Office of Wildland Fire Coordination, Washington DC...................... 178

Fire Directory – National Association of State Foresters (NASF) ................................. 179

Fire Directory-- Office of Aviation Services......................................................180

Fire Directory – Emergency Support Function # 4 - Support Agencies......................... 181

CHAPTER 60 - OVERHEAD/CREWS.................................................................................. 183

National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS) Positions ............................... 183

Incident Qualifications and Certification System (IQCS) Position Codes......................... 183

Crews and Wildland Fire Modules......................................................................................... 183

Type 1 Interagency Hotshot Crews..................................................................................... 183

Minimum Crew Standards for National Mobilization........................................................ 184

Interagency Wildland Fire Modules ....................................................................................... 184

Wildland Fire Modules Configuration................................................................................ 184

Wildland Fire Module Mobilization ................................................................................... 184

Smokejumpers..................................................................................................................... 184

Numbers.......................................................................................................................... 184

Smokejumper Gear, Weights, and Volume .................................................................... 184

Pilots – Lead Plane, Aerial Supervision Module and Smokejumper.................................. 185

Rappeller and Helicopter Manager Gear, Weights, and Volume ....................................... 185

Non-Standard Overhead Groups......................................................................................... 185

Communications Coordinator (COMC) ............................................................................. 185

National Incident Management Teams................................................................................... 187

IMT Configurations........................................................................................................ 187

Type 1 IMT Rotation Process......................................................................................... 190

National Area Command Teams......................................................................................... 191

National Area Command Team Configuration............................................................... 192

National Area Command Team Rotation Process.......................................................... 192

Incident Support Teams.......................................................................................................... 192

National Interagency Buying Teams (BUYTs) .................................................................. 192

BUYT Configuration ...................................................................................................... 192

BUYTs Rotation Process................................................................................................ 193

Administrative Payment Teams (APTs)............................................................................. 193

Administrative Payment Teams Configuration .............................................................. 193

National Administrative Payment Team Schedule Process............................................ 193

Burned Area Emergency Response Team (BAER)............................................................ 194

DOI Interagency Burned Area Emergency Response Team Configuration................... 194

DOI Burned Area Emergency Response Team Mobilization Process ......................... 195

National Fire Prevention Education Teams (NFPETs)....................................................... 195

NFPET Configuration..................................................................................................... 195

NFPET Coordinators ...................................................................................................... 196

Wildland Fire and Aviation Safety Teams (FAST)............................................................ 196

FAST Configuration ....................................................................................................... 196

FAST Mobilization Process............................................................................................ 196

Aviation Safety Assistance Team (ASAT)......................................................................... 197

ASAT Configuration....................................................................................................... 197

ASAT Mobilization Process........................................................................................... 197
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CHAPTER 70 - EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES............................................................................ 198

National Interagency Radio Support Cache (NIRSC) ............................................................ 198

National Contract Mobile Food Services and National Contract Mobile Shower Facilities.. 198

Incident/Project Remote Automatic Weather Stations, (IRAWS-NFES #5869/PRAWS-NFES 

#5870) ..................................................................................................................................... 198

Engines and Water Tenders.................................................................................................... 198

 Engine Types.............................................................................................199

CHAPTER 80 - AIRCRAFT.................................................................................................... 200

Infrared Aircraft...................................................................................................................... 200

Infrared Aircraft – Forest Service ....................................................................................... 200

Airborne Thermal Infrared (IR) Fire Mapping and Detection........................................ 200

Tactical Aircraft...................................................................................................................... 201

Lead Planes/Aerial Supervision Aircraft – FS.................................................................... 201

Air Tactical Avionics Typing ............................................................................................. 201

Smokejumper Aircraft ........................................................................................................ 201

Federal Airtankers................................................................................................................... 201

APPENDIX................................................................................................................................ 205

INDEX........................................................................................................................................ 209

Objectives, Policy, and Scope of Operation Chapter 10 

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1 CHAPTER 10

2 OBJECTIVES, POLICY, AND SCOPE OF OPERATION

3

4 Mission Statement

5 The principal mission of the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) at the National 

6 Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) is the cost effective and timely coordination of land management 

7 agency successful emergency response for wildland fire. As a partner in the National Response 

8 Framework (NRF) and as interagency cooperators, we will also meet the requirements of all9 hazard incidents as directed by the NRF or Presidential and Secretarial direction. This is 

10 accomplished through planning, situation monitoring, and expediting resource orders between 

11 the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Areas, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) States, National 

12 Association of State Foresters (NASF), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Regions, Forest Service 

13 (FS) Regions, National Park Service (NPS) Regions, National Weather Service (NWS) Regions, 

14 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regions through the United States Fire 

15 Administration (USFA) and other cooperating agencies.

16

17 The National Interagency Mobilization Guide identifies standard procedures which guide the 

18 operations of multi-agency logistical support activity throughout the coordination system. This 

19 Guide is intended to facilitate interagency dispatch coordination, ensuring the timeliest and cost 

20 effective incident support services available are provided. It is designed to accommodate 

21 amendments as needed and will be retained as current material until amended. Local 

22 Mobilization Guides should be used to supplement the National Interagency Mobilization Guide. 

23 Geographic Areas will provide NICC two (2) copies of their Mobilization Guide and will 

24 provide amendments as issued.

25

26 Total Mobility

27 Positioning and utilizing resources to meet existing and anticipated incident, preparedness, 

28 severity, and wildland and prescribed fire needs regardless of geographic location or agency 

29 affiliation.

30

31 Priorities

32 When competition for wildland fire resources occurs among Geographic Areas, the National 

33 Multi-Agency Coordination Group (NMAC) at NIFC will establish national priorities and 

34 confirm drawdown levels.

35

36 When requested, Geographic Areas will establish priorities for their incidents and wildland fires 

37 and report them to NICC. 

38

39 The single overriding suppression priority is the protection of human life – both, that of our 

40 firefighters and of the public.

41

42 In setting national priorities and drawdown levels, the following criteria will be considered:

43 II. Protecting communities and community infrastructure, other property and 

44 improvements, and natural and cultural resources.

45 III. Maintaining initial action capability.

46 IV. Limiting costs without compromising safety.

47 V. Meeting agency suppression objectives.

48 VI. Support to National Response Framework (NRF) taskings.

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1 Local and Geographic Area Drawdown Levels and National Ready Reserve

2 Drawdown is the predetermined number and type of suppression resources that are required to 

3 maintain viable initial attack (IA) capability at either the local or geographic area. Drawdown 

4 resources are considered unavailable outside the local or Geographic Area for which they have 

5 been identified. Drawdown is intended to ensure adequate fire suppression capability for local 

6 and/or Geographic Area managers, and enable sound planning and preparedness at all 

7 management levels.

8

9 Although drawdown resources are considered unavailable outside the local or geographic area 

10 for which they have been identified, they may still be reallocated by the Geographic Area or 

11 National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) to meet higher priority obligations.

12

13 Local drawdown is established by the local unit and/or the local MAC group and implemented 

14 by the local dispatch office. The local dispatch office will notify the Geographic Area 

15 Coordination Center (GACC) of local drawdown decisions and actions.

16

17 Geographic area drawdown is established by the Geographic Area Multi-Agency Coordination 

18 Group (GMAC) and implemented by the GACC. The GACC will notify the local dispatch 

19 offices and the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) of Geographic Area drawdown 

20 decision and actions.

21

22 National Ready Reserve is a means by which the NMAC identifies and readies specific 

23 categories, types and numbers of fire suppression resources in order to maintain overall national

24 readiness during periods of actual or predicted national suppression resource scarcity.

25

26 National Ready Reserve implementation responsibilities are as follows:

27 VII. NMAC establishes National Ready Reserve requirements by resource category, 

28 type and number. 

29 VIII. NICC implements NMAC intent by directing individual GACCs to place specific 

30 categories, types, and numbers of resources on National Ready Reserve.

31 IX. GACCs direct local dispatch centers and/or assigned IMTs to specifically identify 

32 resources to be placed on National Ready Reserve. Resources must have at least 

33 7 days left in 14 day rotation (extensions will not be factored in this calculation). 

34 X. GACCs provide NICC specific names of National Ready Reserve resources.

35 XI. NICC mobilizes National Ready Reserve resources through established ordering 

36 channels as necessary. When ordered, National Ready Reserve resources must be 

37 en route to the new assignment within specific timeframes.

38

39 NMAC will adjust ready reserve requirements as needed. Furthermore, in order to maintain 

40 national surge capability, the NMAC may retain available resources within a Geographic Area, 

41 over and above the established Geographic Area drawdown level.

42

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1 Scope of Operation

2 General

3 National Response Framework (NRF)

4 The National Response Framework (NRF) provides a comprehensive, national, all-hazards 

5 approach to domestic incident management across a spectrum of activities including prevention, 

6 preparedness, response and recovery. This Plan identifies the Forest Service as the Primary and 

7 Coordinating agency for implementing the Emergency Support Function (ESF) #4, Firefighting 

8 and identifies Department of Interior (DOI) as the Primary Agency, along with United States 

9 Department of Agriculture (USDA), for implementing ESF #11, Agriculture and Natural 

10 Resources. The Forest Service and Department of Interior also have Support Agency 

11 responsibilities under all 15 Emergency Support Functions.

12

13 Activities will be accomplished utilizing established dispatch coordination concepts. The 

14 affected Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC) will coordinate ordering points with 

15 Regional Response Coordination Centers (RRCC) and Joint Field Offices (JFO). As necessary, 

16 it will pass on to NICC at Boise, Idaho for national response and logistical support when 

17 Geographic Area resources are fully committed. In the event of national level shortages or 

18 unavailability, the National Response Coordination Centers (NRCC) through the ESF #4 Desk in 

19 Washington, DC will pursue resolution of such shortages. Requests that originate from the 

20 NRCC will be processed through the Virginia Interagency Coordination Center (VICC) in 

21 Charlottesville, Virginia. 

22

23 Situation and damage assessment information will be transmitted through established fire 

24 suppression intelligence channels.

25

26 In most cases, federal agencies, when requested to support the NRF, will provide base eight 

27 salaries for permanent employees. FEMA will reimburse overtime, travel, and per diem costs for 

28 all employees. Base eight salaries will be reimbursed for temporary, Administratively 

29 Determined, (AD) and State employees mobilized to assist.

30

31 Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA)

32 Requests for support from foreign countries other than those countries with which the 

33 Departments of Agriculture and Interior have agreements (Canada and Mexico) and 

34 arrangements (Australia and New Zealand) will come to NIFC from the Forest Service 

35 International Programs’ Disaster Assistance Support Program (DASP) through the U.S. Agency 

36 for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). OFDA has the 

37 responsibility to coordinate the U.S. Government’s response to international disasters. Refer to 

38 the International Emergency Assistance Response Process, Operating Plan for USDA Forest 

39 Service. 

40

41 Mobilization/Demobilization

42 NICC will coordinate the movement of all resources across Geographic Area dispatch 

43 boundaries not covered by local operating plans or other direction found in this Guide. When it 

44 is reasonable to expect containment prior to the next operational period, dispatch centers at the 

45 local level should coordinate directly if the resources are used for initial attack on adjacent 

46 jurisdictions. If it becomes evident the incident will not be contained during the first operational 

47 period, resources mobilized will be ordered through established ordering channels. 

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1 Resource mobilization and reassignments between Northern California Operations and Southern 

2 California Operations, and between the Western Great Basin and Eastern Great Basin do not 

3 require resource orders through NICC.

4

5 Units responding to NICC requests are responsible for ensuring the resources dispatched meet 

6 the criteria specified in this Guide and/or the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) 

7 Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-

8 1). http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/docs/pms310-1.pdf

9

10

11 Work/Rest, Length of Assignment, and Days Off

12

13 To maintain safe and productive incident activities, incident management personnel must 

14 appropriately manage work and rest periods, assignment duration and shift length for all incident 

15 personnel.

16

17 To assist in mitigating fatigue, days off are allowed during and after assignments. If necessary to 

18 reduce fatigue, the Type 1/2 Incident Commander (IC) or Agency Administrator (AA) (incident 

19 host or home unit) may provide time off supplementary to mandatory days off requirements. 

20

21 For Type 3 – 5 incidents, paid days off should be the exception. However, if necessary, the 

22 Agency Administrator (incident host or home unit) may authorize day(s) off with pay.

23

24 The IC or AA authority to grant a day off with pay lies within 5 USC 6104, 5 CFR 610.301-306, 

25 and 56 CG Decision 393 (1977).

26

27 Work/Rest Guidelines

28 Work/Rest Guidelines should be met on all incidents. Plan for and ensure all personnel are 

29 provided a minimum 2:1 work/rest ratio (for every 2 hours of work or travel, provide 1 hour of 

30 sleep and/or rest).

31

32 Work shifts that exceed 16 hours and/or consecutive days that do not meet the 2:1 work/rest ratio 

33 should be the exception, and no work shift should exceed 24 hours. However, in situations 

34 where this does occur (for example, initial attack), incident management personnel will resume 

35 2:1 work/rest ratio as quickly as possible.

36

37 The intent of the guidelines is to manage fatigue and provide flexibility for IC’s and AA’s

38 managing initial attack, extended attack, and large fires. The guidelines are designed to ensure 

39 that for every 2 hours of work or travel, 1 hour of time off should be provided within a 24-hour 

40 period. It does not matter when the 24-hour period starts; all time recorded on the clock is 

41 counted as hours of work; time off the clock is counted as hours of rest, including meal breaks. 

42 The IC or AA must justify work shifts that exceed 16 hours and those that do not meet 2:1 

43 work/rest ratio. Justification will be documented in the daily incident records. Documentation 

44 shall include mitigation measures used to reduce fatigue. 

45

46 The Work/Rest Guidelines do not apply to aircraft pilots assigned to an incident. Pilots must 

47 abide by applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines, or agency policy if more 

48 restrictive.

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1 Length of Assignment

2 Assignment Definition: An assignment is defined as the time period (days) between the first full 

3 operational period at the first incident or reporting location on the original resource order and 

4 commencement of return travel to the home unit.

5

6 Length of Assignment: Standard assignment length is 14 days, exclusive of travel from and to 

7 home unit.

8

9 Time spent in staging and preposition status counts toward the 14 day limit, regardless of 

10 pay status, for all personnel, including Incident Management Teams.

11

12 Days Off: After completion of a 14 day assignment and return to the home unit, two (2) 

13 mandatory days off will be provided (2 after 14) (State regulations may preclude authorizing this 

14 for State employees). Days off must occur on the calendar days immediately following the 

15 return travel in order to be charged to the incident (5 U.S.C. 6104, 5 CFR 610. 301-306, and 56 

16 Comp. Gen. Decision 393 (1977)). If the next day(s) upon return from an incident is/are a 

17 regular work day(s), a paid day(s) off will be authorized.

18

19 Pay entitlement, including administrative leave, for a paid day(s) off cannot be authorized on the 

20 individual’s regular day(s) off at their home unit. Agencies will apply holiday pay regulations, 

21 as appropriate. A paid day off is recorded on home unit time records according to agency 

22 requirements.

23

24 Casuals (ADs) and contract resources are not entitled to paid day(s) off upon release from the 

25 incident or at their point of hire.

26

27 Home unit Agency Administrators may authorize additional day(s) off with compensation to

28 further mitigate fatigue. If authorized, home unit program funds will be used.

29

30 All length of assignment rules apply to aviation resources, including aircraft pilots 

31 (notwithstanding the FAA and agency day off regulations).

32

33 Assignment Extension

34

35 Prior to assigning incident personnel to back-to-back assignments, their health, readiness, and 

36 capability must be considered. The health and safety of incident personnel and resources will not 

37 be compromised under any circumstances. Personnel should anticipate the possibility of an 

38 extension when taking an assignment to Alaska.

39

40 Assignments may be extended when:

41 • Life and property are imminently threatened,

42 • Suppression objectives are close to being met, or

43 • Replacement resources are unavailable or have not yet arrived.

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1 Upon completion of the standard 14 day assignment, an extension of up to an additional 14 days 

2 may be allowed (for a total of up to 30 days, inclusive of mandatory days off and exclusive of 

3 travel). 

4

5

6 Contracts, Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) and Emergency Equipment Rental 

7 Agreements (EERAs) should be reviewed for appropriate pay requirements and length of 

8 assignment. If the contract, I-BPA or EERAs do not address this, the Incident 

9 Finance/Administration Section Chief or the procurement official should be consulted as to 

10 whether compensation for a day off is appropriate.

11

12 Single Resource/Kind Extensions:

13 The Section Chief or Incident Commander will identify the need for assignment extension and 

14 will obtain the affected resource’s concurrence. The Section Chief and affected resource will 

15 acquire and document the home unit supervisor’s approval.

16

17 The Incident Commander approves the extension. If a convened Geographic or National Multi18 Agency Coordinating Group (GMAC/NMAC) directs, the Incident Commander approves only 

19 after GMAC/NMAC concurrence. 

20

21 If the potential exists for reassignment to another incident during the extension, the home unit 

22 supervisor and affected resource will be advised and must concur prior to reassignment.

23

24 Incident Management Team Extensions

25 Incident Management Team extensions are to be negotiated between the incident Agency 

26 Administrator, the Incident Commander, and the GMAC/NMAC (if directed).

27

28 A copy of the documentation should be attached to timesheets. The Assignment Extension Form 

29 can be found in Chapter 20.

30

31 Incident Operations Driving

32 These standards address driving by personnel actively engaged in wildland fire or all-hazard 

33 response activities, including driving while assigned to a specific incident or during initial attack 

34 fire response (includes time required to control the fire and travel to a rest location). In the 

35 absence of more restrictive agency policy, these guidelines will be followed during mobilization 

36 and demobilization as well. Individual agency driving policies shall be consulted for all other 

37 non-incident driving.

38 • Agency resources assigned to an incident or engaged in initial attack fire response will 

39 adhere to the current agency work/rest policy for determining length of duty day.

40 • No driver will drive more than 10 hours (behind the wheel) within any duty day. 

41 • Multiple drivers in a single vehicle may drive up to the duty day limitation provided no 

42 driver exceeds the individual driving (behind the wheel) time limitation of 10 hours.
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1 A driver shall drive only if they have had at least 8 consecutive hours off duty before 

2 beginning a shift.

3 Exception to the minimum off-duty hour requirement is allowed when essential to:

4 • Accomplish immediate and critical suppression objectives, or

5 • Address immediate and critical firefighter or public safety issues.

6

7 • As stated in the current agency work/rest policy, documentation of mitigation measures 

8 used to reduce fatigue is required for drivers who exceed 16hour work shifts. This is 

9 required regardless of whether the driver was still compliant with the 10-hour individual 

10 (behind the wheel) driving time limitations.

11

12 Initial Attack Definition

13 Initial Attack (IA) is a planned response to a wildfire, given the wildfire’s potential fire behavior. 

14 The objective of initial attack is to stop the fire and put it out in a manner consistent with 

15 firefighter and public safety and values to be protected.

16

17 An initial attack wildfire is generally contained by resources initially dispatched, without 

18 significant augmentation of reinforcements, within two hours after initial attack, and full control 

19 is expected within the first burning period. 

20

21 Dispatch centers are to inform all resources of the name of the assigned Incident Commander 

22 and all other pertinent information. All changes in Incident Command leadership will be 

23 announced to assigned and incoming resources during initial and extended attack incidents. This 

24 information should also be relayed to Fire Management staff.

25

26 Initial attack involving the commitment of resources across recognized dispatch boundaries must 

27 comply with the following guidelines:

28 • Resources dispatched are identified in formalized Agreements, Operating Plans, or 

29 Memoranda of Understanding and are located on/or adjacent to mutual jurisdictional 

30 wildland fire management boundaries.

31 • At the time it becomes evident the incident will not be contained during the first 

32 operational period, resources involved will be formally ordered through established 

33 ordering channels.

34

35 Resource Mobilization

36 To ensure safe and efficient mobilization of resources to incidents, resources are requested and 

37 mobilized using the Resource Ordering and Status System (ROSS). Standard interagency 

38 mobilization processes are identified within the Interagency Standards for the ROSS Operations 

39 Guide (ISROG) located at the following website: 

40 http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/references/ISROG.pdf

41

42 NICC will not process requests for resources “after the fact.” i.e. requests for resources 

43 which have mobilized to an incident prior to receiving a resource order request.

44

45 NICC will not process requests for Task Forces. In order to facilitate a timely, cost 

46 effective response to wildland fire incidents, Task Forces may be configured and mobilized 

47 locally, however requests for Task Force components will be placed as individual single 

48 resource requests through established ordering channels.

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1 The Food Service Request Form (see chapter 20), the Infrared Aircraft Scanner Request Form 

2 (see chapter 20), and the Preparedness/Detail Request Form (see chapter 20) are the approved 

3 forms that, when associated with a ROSS request, satisfy documentation required of resource 

4 mobilization. 

5

6 Prior to incident mobilization, all resources will be requested, by a standard resource 

7 categorization and identified with a unique request number through established dispatch 

8 channels. 

9 • The standard categorization system is:

10 A= Aircraft

11 O= Overhead

12 C= Crews

13 E= Equipment

14 S= Supplies

15 • Responsible agency management fiscal codes must be included on each approved form. 

16 (See Chapter 20 – Cost Coding.).

17 • A two letter (alpha) identifier for the state in which the responsible agency is located, 

18 followed by a three or four character (alpha and/or numeric) for the responsible agency, 

19 and a unique order or incident number containing a maximum of six (6) characters (alpha 

20 and/or numeric) will make up the incident/project order number.

21 • Resources assigned to incidents will be identified by a two (2) letter (alpha) identifier for 

22 the State in which the resource is based, followed by a three (3) or four (4) character 

23 (alpha and/or numeric) for the sending agency.

24 (See https://www.nifc.blm.gov/unit_id/Publish.html for list.)

25

26 National Resources

27 National Resources are those which have national utilization, high demand, limited availability, 

28 and unique status reporting requirements identified by NICC. They are:

29 • Type 1 Interagency Management Team (Type 1 & NIMO)

30 • National Area Command Team

31 • National Buying Team

32 • Type 1 Interagency Hotshot Crew

33 • Smokejumper

34 • National Contract Airtanker

35 • National Contract Lead Plane

36 • National Aerial Supervision Module

37 • Modular Airborne Firefighting System

38 • National Contract Type 1 and Type 2 Helicopter

39 • Smokejumper Aircraft

40 • National Contract Infrared Aircraft

41 • Large Transport Aircraft

42 • National Incident Radio Support Cache (NIRSC)

43 • National Contract Mobile Food Services Unit

44 • National Interagency Support Cache (NISC) System

45 • NFES Managed Items

46 • Incident Remote Automatic Weather Station 

47 • National Contract Mobile Shower Facilities

48

49
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1 Notification of Commitment of National Resources

2 When requested, GACCs will notify NICC and adjoining GACCs of the commitment of National 

3 Resources within their Area. Notification of national resource commitment will be obtained via 

4 ROSS notification and/or via phone call within fifteen (15) minutes of commitment when 

5 National Resources:

6 • Are committed internally to an incident or are no longer available for dispatch,

7 • Are available again,

8 • Have location changes, or

9 o At the time 50% of the Smokejumpers at home bases are dispatched or committed.

10

11 Unable to Fill (UTF) Procedure

12 A 48 hour “Unable To Fill” (UTF) policy exists nationally. NICC will return requests to the 

13 ordering GACC with a “UTF” no more than 48 hours after receipt, unless notified the order can 

14 be filled. NICC will not accept or process any request previously UTF’d unless a new request 

15 number is assigned.

16

17 Standard Cubes, Weight, and Gear Policy for all Personnel (Excluding Smokejumpers, 

18 Rappellers, and Helicopter Managers – Refer to Chapter 60)

19 All personnel dispatched off their unit must conform to the following limitations:

20 • One frameless, soft pack, not to exceed 45 pounds.

21 • Web gear or briefcase (not both), not to exceed 20 pounds. 

22 • Maximum allowable crew weight, including equipment, is 5,300 pounds.

23 • All personnel baggage weights must be displayed separately from individual weights on 

24 flight manifests.

25 • Pre-identified Type 1 Incident Management Team members are authorized additional 

26 weight, not to exceed 300 pounds, for equipment per team. The Incident Commander 

27 must designate, in advance, which team members are authorized additional weight and 

28 make this a matter of record.

29

30 Wildland Fire Weather Forecasts

31 Geographic Area Coordinating Groups will provide direction and guidance, which will ensure 

32 wildland fire weather forecasts are communicated in a timely manner to firefighters on all 

33 wildland fires.

34

35 

36

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1 CHAPTER 20

2 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

3

4 Ordering Channels/Cost Coding

5 All agencies have designated ordering procedures for incident and wildland fire support and 

6 services. These established ordering channels provide for: rapid movement of requests, agency 

7 review, efficient utilization of resources, and cost effectiveness.

8

9 Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACCs)

10 The GACCs act as focal points for internal and external requests not filled at the local level. 

11 GACCs are located in the following Areas:

12

13 EASTERN – Milwaukee, Wisconsin:

14 Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, 

15 Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode 

16 Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

17

18 SOUTHERN – Atlanta, Georgia:

19 Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, East Texas (plus Texas State Forest Service in West 

20 Texas), Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South 

21 Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

22

23 SOUTHWEST – Albuquerque, New Mexico:

Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas (west of the 100th 24 Meridian).

25

26 ROCKY MOUNTAIN – Lakewood, Colorado:

27 Colorado, Kansas, Eastern Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

28

29 NORTHERN ROCKIES – Missoula, Montana:

30 Montana, North Dakota, Northern Idaho, and Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

31

32 ALASKA – Fort Wainwright, Alaska:

33 Alaska.

34

35 NORTHWEST – Portland, Oregon:

36 Oregon and Washington.

37

38 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OPERATIONS – Redding, California:

39 Northern California and Hawaii.

40

41 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OPERATIONS – Riverside, California:

42 Southern California and USA Pacific Islands.

43

44 EASTERN GREAT BASIN – Salt Lake City, Utah:

45 Southern Idaho, Western Wyoming, Utah, and a portion of Arizona north of the Colorado River.

46

47 WESTERN GREAT BASIN – Reno, Nevada:

48 Nevada and a portion of California southeast of Lake Tahoe.

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1 Ordering Procedures

2 Resource order requests will be processed using the Resource Ordering and Status System 

3 (ROSS). Resource order requests as the result of an incident, preparedness, severity, and 

4 wildland and prescribed fire will follow the established ordering channel displayed below.

5

6 At the point in this flow when an order can be filled, reverse the process to insure proper 

7 notification back to the incident or requesting office. Local agency dispatch offices should use 

8 mutual aid agreements with cooperators whenever possible.

9 Support to Border Fires

10 Border fires are defined as a wildfire that has crossed the boundary from one (1) Geographic 

11 Area into another or where the fire is expected to cross the boundary within two (2) burning 

12 periods.

13

14 Whereas both Geographic Areas have a vested interest and authority to provide resource support 

15 to the incident, they may order directly from each other in support of the incident. The following 

16 protocols apply:

17 • A single ordering point will be designated to ensure proper assignment and 

18 demobilization of resources. The incident will remain with the originating unit for 

19 situation reporting and prioritization.

20 • The dispatch organization designated as the single ordering point may place orders to 

21 either GACC using established ordering channels, however only the GACC of the 

22 originating unit expanded dispatch is authorized to place orders with NICC.

23 • Prior to initiating border fire support operations, concurrence and agreement must occur 

24 between the two GACCs and NICC. In order to maintain effective coordination and 

25 ensure that the appropriate resources are mobilized, daily conference calls will be 

26 conducted between both GACCs and the expanded dispatch organization for the duration 

27 of the incident.

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1 Mobilization and Demobilization Information

2 Travel information for resources will be transmitted by using the ROSS Travel function. Each 

3 travel segment will identify mode of travel, carriers name with flight numbers, departure and 

4 arrival locations with estimated departure time and estimated arrival time (ETD/ETA) using the 

5 local time and time zone. 

6

7 Non-Incident Related Ordering

8 Resource acquisition not related to an incident, preparedness, severity, and wildland fire may 

9 also follow these ordering procedures. The use of appropriate cost coding procedures is 

10 required. Procedures for National Interagency Support Cache ordering are located within 

11 Chapter 20.

12

13 Cost Coding

14 Interagency Fire and Severity Activities

15 The five (5) Federal agencies with Wildland Fire Management funds (BLM, BIA, NPS, FWS, 

16 and USFS) have an Interagency Agreement for Fire Management which provides a basis for 

17 cooperation on all aspects of wildland fire activities. Included in this agreement is the direction 

18 to NOT bill for services rendered for emergency fire suppression, including severity activities.

19

20 The BLM, FWS, NPS and BIA will use a four (4) digit interagency FireCode to track and 

21 compile costs for all severity activities; the ordering office must include the word “severity” 

22 within the resource order incident name. (Information on the interagency FireCode can be found 

23 at: https://www.firecode.gov/help/User_Guide.pdf)

24

25 All fire suppression orders are to have a four (4) digit interagency FireCode assigned by the 

26 ordering office. Interagency dispatch procedures have been established to incorporate assigning 

27 one FireCode per fire for use by all federal wildland fire agencies. 

28

29 Orders processed through NICC must have at least one of the following federal agency cost 

30 codes assigned by the ordering office. Financial codes should be consistent with the Incident 

31 Type.

32

33 Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

34 The BLM wildland fire management cost coding is divided into eleven (11) activities:

35 • Wildland Fire Preparedness LF1000000

36 • Fire Facilities LF3300000

37 • Suppression Operations LF2000000

38 • Severity LF2100000

39 • Emergency Stabilization LF2200000

40 • Reimbursables: Fire LF6900000, All Risk LF6910000

41 • Hazardous Fuels: LF3100000

42 • State Assist: Suppression LF5610000, Preparedness LF5710000

43 • Rural Fire Assistance LF3500000

44 • Burned Area Rehab LF3200000

45 • Joint Fire Science Program LF3400000

46 • Fire Trespass L53200000

47 As with all BLM fire operations activities (suppression, rehabilitation and fuels), a 

48 project number is required regardless of the subactivity code being used. The standard 

49 fund coding guidelines used for suppression, rehabilitation, and fuels activities apply. 
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1 Also, note that the standard severity coding procedure of converting from the severity 

2 number to a fire number applies when dispatched to a specific fire. All fire severity 

3 numbers have been assigned under program LF2100000.HT0000.

4

5 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

6 The BIA wildland fire management funding is divided into seven (7) activities and various sub7 activities:

8 Wildland Fire Preparedness Old FFS FBMS Functional Area

9  Wildland Fire Preparedness 92100 AF1000000.999900

10 o Preparedness 92120 AF1002020.999900

11 o Interagency Fire Share 92130 AF1003030.999900

12 o National Programs 92140 AF1004040.999900

13 o FireBert 92150 AF1005050.999900

14 o Self-Governance 92900 AF1002900.999900

15 o Wildland Fire Prevention 92T00 AF1002T00.999900

16 o Interagency Hotshot Crews 92U00 AF1002U00.999900

17 o Fire Ready Reserve 92V00 AF1002V00.999900

18 Emergency Suppression Old FFS FBMS Functional Area

19 • Emergency Suppression 92300 AF2000000.999900

20 • Suppression 92310 AF2001010.999900

21 • Emergency Stabilization 92320 AF2202020.999900

22 • Severity 92350 AF2105050.999900

23 Construction & Deferred Maintenance Old FFS FBMS Functional Area

24 • Construction & Deferred Maintenance 92400 AF3304000.999900

25 • Self-Governance 92G00 AF3302G00.999900

26 Rural Fire Assistance Old FFS FBMS Functional Area

27 o Rural Fire Assistance 92R00 AF3502R00.999900

28 Burned Area Rehabilitation Old FFS FBMS Functional Area

29 o Burned Area Rehabilitation 92B00 AF3202B00.999900

30 Hazardous Fuels Reduction Ops Old FFS FBMS Functional Area

31 o Hazardous Fuels Reduction Ops 92H00 AF3102H00.999900

32 Reimbursable-Wildland Fire Management Old FFS FBMS Functional Area

33  Preparedness 9F100 AF6901000.999900

34  Emergency Operations 9F200 AF6902000.999900

35  Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation 9F300 AF6903000.999900

36  Hazardous Fuels Reduction Operations 9F400 AF6904000.999900

37  Rural Fire Assistance 9F500 AF6905000.999900

38  All Risk Assistance 9F600 AF6910000.999900

39  Proceeds of Sale of Surplus Equipment 9F700 AF6907000.999900

40 The WFM employs the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Fire Codes (Prescribed by the 

41 Department and Congressional mandate) to facilitate funding programs. This will be 

42 accomplished through the use of FBMS accounting codes, including the following elements: 

43 Fund Code/Functional Area(ABC included)/Cost Center/WBS/Budget Object Class44 Commitment Item. A NIFC example might look like: 

45 13XA1125TR/AF3102H00.60Z100/AAK4004401/261A00/WBS#/AF.HFG0312W01.00000. 
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1 The WBS code will be on all obligation and expenditure documents. WBS codes must be 

2 established by the BIA-NIFC Budget Office or the Central Office. This will ensure all costs are 

3 tracked by the projects or missions.

4 FireCode numbers are generated by the FireCode System, used by USDA and DOI. The 

5 FireCode system creates a four digit FireCode when FireCode users make a request. These 

6 FireCodes are entered into the FBMS system, and used as appropriate. Severity FireCodes must 

7 be approved by the BIA Fire Director. Preparedness, Burned Area Rehabilitation, Hazardous 

8 Fuels Reduction, Construction and Reimbursable require funding transactions documents (FBMS 

9 Entry Document) to be approved.

10

11 National Park Service (NPS)

12 The NPS wildland fire management cost coding is as follows:

13 Wildland Fire Preparedness

14  PF100PP85.Y00000 Program Management

15  PF100PP85.WR0000 Readiness

16  PF100PP85.MF0000 Preparedness Fleet Maintenance

17  PF100PP85.EF0000 Research

18  PF100PP85.YP0000 Plan/Compliance

19  PF100PP85.S00000 Provide Community Assistance

20  PF100PP85.WW0000 Respond to Wildfires

21  PF100PP85.P00000 Preventative Maintenance

22  PF100PP85.M00000 Corrective Maintenance

23 Fire Facilities Construction & Maintenance

24 o PF330FF85.P00000 Fire Facility Preventative Maintenance

25 o PF330FF85.M00000 Fire Facility Corrective Maintenance

26 o PF330FF85.CN0000 Fire Facility Construction

27 Suppression Operations

28 • PF200SP85.MF0000 Suppression Fleet Maintenance

29 • PF210SV85.WV0000 Severity

30 • PF210SV85.WU0000 Step-Up

31 • PF210SV85.MF0000 Severity Fleet Maintenance

32 • PF220ES85.RM0000 Wildfire Burned Area Response

33 • PF220ES85.MF0000 Emergency Stabilize Fleet Maintenance

34 Burned Area Rehabilitation

35 • PF320BR85.RM0000 Wildfire Burned Area Response

36 • PF320BR85.Y00000 Program Management

37 • PF320BR85.MF0000 Burned Area Fleet Maintenance

38 • PF320BR85.AM0000 Monitor Treatment

39 Hazardous Fuels Reduction – Non-WUI 

40 o PF310HF85.Y00000 Program Management

41 o PF310HF85.WP0000 Implement Prescribed Fire

42 o PF310HF85.YP0000 Plan/Compliance

43 o PF310HF85.AM0000 Monitor Treatment

44 o PF310HF85.WM0000 Implement Mechanical Treatments

45 o PF310HF85.WC0000 Implement Other Treatments

46 o PF310HF85.MF0000 Non-WUI Fleet Maintenance
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1 o PF310HF85.EF0000 Research

2 Hazardous Fuels Reduction – WUI

3 o PF310WF85.Y00000 Program Management

4 o PF310WF85.WP0000 Implement Prescribed Fire

5 o PF310WF85.YP0000 Plan/Compliance

6 o PF310WF85.AM0000 Monitor Treatment

7 o PF310WF85.S00000 Provide Community Assistance

8 o PF310WF85.WM0000 Implement Mechanical Treatments

9 o PF310WF85.WC0000 Implement Other Treatments

10 o PF310WF85.MF0000 WUI Fleet Maintenance

11 o PF310WF85.EF0000 Research

12 State Assistance 

13 o PF46060C8.W00000 State Assistance Collect Operations

14 o PF47070C8.W00000 State Assistance Collect Preparedness

15 o PF56161C8.W00000 State Assistance Expenditures Operations

16 o PF56161C8.MF0000 State Assistance Expenditure Operation Fleet 

17 Maintenance

18 o PF57171C8.W00000 State Assistance Expenditures Preparedness

19

20 The interagency FireCode will be used by the National Park Service for tracking and compiling 

21 costs for wildland fire suppression and for severity activities.

22

23 Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)

24 The FWS wildland fire management cost coding is provided below:

25 • Wildland fire Preparedness FF.F10000##ZZZZ0

26 • Suppression Operations FF.F20000##ZZZZ0

27 • Severity FF.F21000##ZZZZ0

28 • Emergency Stabilization FF.F22000##ZZZZ0

29 • Burned Area Rehabilitation FF.F32000##ZZZZ0

30 • Hazardous Fuels Reduction (Non-WUI) FF.F31000##NZZZZ

31 • Hazardous Fuels Reduction (WUI) FF.F31000##WZZZZ

32

33 ## = FWS Region number (01-09)

34 ZZZZ = project assigned code/FireCode

35

36 All cost codes require a ten-digit cost center, then the Work Break down Structure (WBS), which 

37 includes the interagency FireCode or project number. The interagency FireCode will be used 

38 with the appropriate account as stated in the FWS Fire Business Handbook. All fire operations 

39 activities require a project number.

40

41 The interagency FireCode will be used by the Fish and Wildlife Service for tracking and 

42 compiling costs for wildland fire suppression, severity, and subsequent rehabilitation activities.

43

44 Forest Service (FS)

45 The interagency FireCode Program will be used to generate a four (4) character code that will be 

46 used to track and compile costs.

47 • “P” codes represent wildland fires.
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1 • “S” codes represent severity requests. Each Region/Forest will have two S-codes for 

2 severity. One code for Washington Office (National) approved severity and a second 

3 code for Regional Office approved severity. Region/Unit overrides will be used. 

4 S (region number) 1111-Short duration severity, approved at the Regional level. Each 

5 Region/Forest should use their own override.

6 S (region number) 9999-Longer duration, approved at the National level. Each Region/Forest 

7 should use their own override.

8

9 FS Severity Assistance to DOI will use the following codes by DOI Bureau.

10 • S70001 1502 -FS resource used on BIA severity orders

11 • S70002 1502 -FS resource used on BLM severity orders

12 • S70003 1502 -FS resource used on FWS severity orders

13 • S70004 1502 -FS resource used on NPS severity orders

14

15 “F” codes indicate FEMA supported incidents. An “F” code will be assigned by the Forest 

16 Service Regional Office that is within the affected FEMA Region. Individual resources ordered 

17 to a FEMA incident will charge to the appropriate “F” code. Units providing support to a FEMA 

18 incident will charge to the “F” code in accordance with the FS annual incident job code 

19 guidance. Under the National Response Framework (NRF), overtime, travel, and per diem are 

20 reimbursable. Base salary of all employees on assignment to a FEMA incident will be charged 

21 to the appropriate “F” code and paid from the Emergency Operations (WFSU) account. 

22

23 Overhead/Crews

24 Personnel must be requested by the description found in the Fireline Handbook, NWCG 

25 Handbook 3, PMS 410-1, NFES 000065 (March 2004) and in the National Interagency Incident 

26 Management System (NIIMS) Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1, NFES 

27 001414. All requests will be in one of these categories:

28 • C = Crews by type

29 • O = Overhead by position title

30 IA = Initial Attack Rappelers and Smokejumpers

31

32 Overhead Mobilization and Demobilization

33 Units filling requests for personnel are responsible for ensuring all performance criteria are met. 

34 Requests will be processed as "fully qualified" unless "Trainee Acceptable" is selected as an 

35 inclusion in ROSS. The sending unit must designate a Flight Manager when two (2) or more 

36 personnel travel together to the same incident via non-commercial air transport. Refer to Chapter 

37 60 for Flight Manager responsibilities.

38

39 Supplemental Fire Department Resources are overhead tied to a local fire department by general 

40 agreements that are mobilized primarily for response to incidents/wildland fires outside of their 

41 district or mutual aid zone. They are not a permanent part of the local fire organization and are 

42 not required to attend scheduled training, meetings, etc. of the department staff.

43 When mobilizing Supplemental Fire Department Resources outside of the fire district or mutual 

44 aid zone the following will apply:

45 Mobilization will follow established ordering procedures as identified in National, Geographic, 

46 and Local Mobilization Guides. Resources will be mobilized from the Host Dispatch Zone in 

47 which the department is located. Personnel will be provided a copy of the resource order request 

48 after confirmation of availability and prior to departure from their home jurisdiction. Resource 

49 orders shall clearly indicate incident assignment, incident location, expected incident arrival 
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1 time, and any additional special needs or equipment authorizations, e.g. cellular phones, laptops, 

2 and rental vehicles.

3

4 NICC will not accept requests for clerical, driver, or laborer positions. It is not cost effective to 

5 hire and transport such personnel when they are normally available from local sources.

6 If a request requires individuals to be self-sufficient for the duration of the assignment, they must 

7 be able to procure food, lodging, and local transportation.

8

9 Name requests for suppression or all-hazard incidents should be rare and are appropriate 

10 only for highly specialized positions or to meet specific agency objectives (for example, 

11 name requests between state agencies). The ordering unit must confirm availability for the 

12 individual being requested prior to placing the request. 

13

14 Severity requests often involve strategic movement of resources from areas with lower fire 

15 potential. In these cases, name requests may be appropriate and are typically directed by agency 

16 managers.

17

18 Name requests charged to budgeted/programmed, non-suppression funds are acceptable and will 

19 be processed without delay. 

20

21 All name requests not filled by the sending unit will be returned to the requesting unit by NICC 

22 as UTF.

23

24 Unless specifically excluded, ADs and private contractors will be accepted for suppression and 

25 severity orders.

26

27 During demobilization of resources, emphasis will be placed on having personnel home no later 

28 than 2200 hours local time. Occasionally, the availability of large transport aircraft will dictate 

29 timeframes during demobilization.

30

31 Crews

32 Crews will be ordered by a standard type. Three (3) types exist for National or interagency 

33 assignments. They are; Type 1, Type 2, and Type 2 with IA (initial attack) capability. Refer to 

34 Chapter 60 for minimum crew standards for national mobilization.

35

36 NIFC Forest Service has contracted nationally for T-2IA Crews (National Contract Resources, or 

37 NCR). National Contract Resources (NCR) are hosted by local units (Host Unit Coordination 

38 Centers, or HUCC) which are contractually required to utilize dispatch priorities when 

39 mobilizing crews, as outlined in section C.7 of the National Type-2IA Firefighter Crew Contract. 

40 See the following web-site for further details:

41 http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/contracting/crews/crews.htm

42

43 Type 1 Crews:

44 Crews that meet minimum standards identified within the Fireline Handbook, NWCG Handbook 

45 3, PMS 410-1, NFES 000065. Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHC) are a Type 1 Crew that exceeds 

46 the Type 1 Standards as required by the National IHC Operations Guide (revised 2011). 

47 Interagency Hotshot Crews require appropriate Federal or State agency sponsorship and a 

48 recommendation by their respective Geographic Area Coordinating Group for inclusion into the 
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1 National Interagency Mobilization Guide. NICC will maintain availability status of Type 1 

2 Crews, but will not recognize internal Geographic Area rotations of these crews. 

3 Type 1 Crews attempting to transport chain saws on other than NIFC contract jets should be 

4 prepared to ship their chain saws via an alternative method should loading be refused. Type 1

5 Crews normally come equipped with hand tools. There may be occasions when Type 1 Crews 

6 transported by air do not arrive with hand tools. If tools are needed, they should be ordered 

7 separately as supply items.

8

9 When Type 1 Crews are transported by aircraft, the receiving unit should be prepared to provide 

10 the following:

11 o Crew transportation.

12 o Vehicle to transport saws, fuel, and hand tools separate from crew transportation.

13 o Fire equipment (minimum two (2) cases of fuses).

14 • Chain saws (four (4) kits).

15 o Saw fuel (ten (10) gallons, unmixed).

16 • Bar oil (five (5) gallons).

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23

24

25 Type 2 and Type 2 IA Crews:

26 Crews that meet minimum standards identified within the Fireline Handbook, NWCG Handbook 

27 3, PMS 410-1, NFES 000065 (March 2004). Type 2 Crews will be ordered as Type 2 or Type 2 

28 IA. In addition to the Type 2 minimum standards, Type 2 IA Crews can be broken up into 

29 squads and have three (3) qualified sawyers.

30

31 Type 2 and Type 2IA Crews ordered through NICC DO NOT come with chain saws or hand 

32 tools when transported by air. If chain saws or hand tools are needed, they should be ordered 

33 separately as supply items. 

34

35 Units sending Type 2 and Type 2 IA Crews will determine the ratio of crews to Crew 

36 Representatives (CREP) needed for a given assignment. Depending on the assignment, ratios of 

37 1:1 to 1:4 may be appropriate. These responsibilities can be met by an Interagency Resource 

38 Representative (IARR) as well. A CREP assigned to Type 2 or Type 2 IA Crew will remain 

39 with the crew from the initial dispatch until the crew is released to home unit. CREPs are not 

40 required for agency regular crews.

41

42 Standard crew size is twenty (20) people maximum and eighteen (18) people minimum 

43 (including Crew Boss, Crew Representative, and trainees).

44

45 All equipment will be inspected and weighed at time of mobilization to ensure adherence to safe 

46 transportation procedures.

47

48 All crew personnel mobilized and demobilized outside the local unit through NICC will be 

49 identified on a crew manifest form. Crew supervisors will maintain a minimum of four (4) 
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1 accurate copies of this form at all times. Crew weights will be manifested separate from 

2 personal gear and equipment weights. The crew supervisor or CREP will ensure compliance 

3 with weight limitations. (See Chapter 10 for standard weight and gear policy)

4 Anytime a Geographic Area or State has committed four (4) or more crews, an Interagency 

5 Resource Representative (IARR) can be sent by the sending unit or the receiving unit can request 

6 them. For each IARR sent, it is the responsibility of the sending GACC to mobilize, demobilize, 

7 and ensure proper notification is made to the receiving GACC. An IARR mobilized to incident 

8 assignments away from their home unit should have the ability to be fiscally self-sufficient. If 

9 the IARR is not self-sufficient, the receiving unit must be notified in advance so they can be 

10 prepared to support them.

11

12 Interagency Wildland Fire Modules

13 Orders for Interagency Wildland Fire Modules will be placed through established ordering 

14 channels in ROSS using an Overhead Group Request (Module, Wildland Fire) and configured 

15 according to Chapter 60. 

16

17 Interagency Wildland Fire Modules provide skilled and mobile personnel for prescribed fire 

18 management and wildfires managed for resource or ecological benefit in the areas of planning, 

19 fire behavior monitoring, ignition, and holding. Secondary priorities follow in the order below:

20 • Support burn unit preparation.

21 • Support mechanical hazardous fuel reduction projects. 

22 • Assist with fire effects plot work.

23

24 Smokejumpers

25 Smokejumpers primary mission is initial attack. While most effective at providing rapid initial 

26 response, smokejumpers are well equipped to respond to extended attack incidents and short27 term critical need missions on large fires. Smokejumpers are normally configured by planeload, 

28 with each load ranging from 2 to 16 smokejumpers depending on aircraft type and smokejumper 

29 availability. Smokejumpers may be configured as crews (hand crew, engine crew, or helitack 

30 crew) or as single-resource overhead for Incident Command System positions. Concurrence 

31 with NICC must be obtained prior to configuring smokejumpers as crews or modules for 

32 extended attack operations.

33 NICC must be notified when a Geographic Area has internally committed or mobilized 50% of 

34 their smokejumpers. Geographic Areas will inform NICC of the establishment of smokejumper 

35 spike bases.

36

37 There are two primary methods for ordering smokejumpers. The type of order should be 

38 predicated on immediate need or augmentation.

39

40 Initial Attack Load

41 When smokejumpers are needed jump-ready for initial attack with aircraft, they are to be 

42 requested in ROSS as “Load, Smokejumper, Initial Attack” on an Aircraft request. Specifying 

43 the delivery system is not permitted. The sending unit will fill the request with a roster in ROSS 

44 or by forwarding a manifest form, with name and agency identification, through the established 

45 ordering channels. This information can be acquired after the jumpship is airborne. Any intent 

46 to retain Smokejumpers which have not been utilized as an IA load will be negotiated between 

47 the GACCs and NICC. GACCs pre-positioning smokejumpers when multiple starts are 

48 occurring or predicted will specify the anticipated duration. If not deployed during this period, 
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1 smokejumpers will be made available for higher priorities, unless longer duration is negotiated 

2 between the GACCs and NICC. 

3 Smokejumpers held as boosters after release from the first IA assignment will be placed on an 

4 Overhead order using individual “O” requests. Smokejumpers recovered and mobilized to 

5 another assignment, internally or across Geographic Area boundaries, will also be placed on an 

6 Overhead order.

7

8 Aircraft delivering Initial Attack smokejumpers will return to the sending base or a designated

9 airport before the end of the pilot’s daily flight or duty limitations. Any intent or necessity to 

10 retain the aircraft will be negotiated between NICC and the GACCs. If the aircraft is retained 

11 past the first operational period, it will be placed on an Aircraft request through established 

12 ordering channels. 

13

14 Booster Load/ Individual Smokejumper Pre-position

15 Boosters may be ordered from one individual base or could be filled by individuals from 

16 multiple bases. When requesting a booster or pre-positioning individual smokejumpers they will 

17 be ordered by individual Overhead requests. Requests may specify a desired delivery system 

18 (round or square parachutes). Smokejumper aircraft must be ordered separately if the aircraft is 

19 needed beyond delivery of the smokejumpers. Booster Load/Individuals may be kept up to 14 

20 days. NICC, GACCs, and local dispatch center should communicate with the hosting and 

21 potential sending smokejumper base(s) before the order(s) are placed and filled.

22 

23 Helicopter Module

24 Call-When-Needed (CWN) helicopters will be managed by a qualified Helicopter Manager 

25 (HMGB) and qualified Helicopter Crew Members (HECM); when combined they function as a 

26 helicopter module. 

27

TYPE

HELICOPTER

FAA STANDARD / 

TRANSPORT 

CATEGORY

FAA Standard 

Category Temporarily 

Designated for 

Limited Use

FAA Standard Category 

Permanently Designated for 

Limited Use or FAA 

Restricted Category

1

Manager plus Four (4) 

Helicopter Crewmembers Manager only Manager only

2

Manager plus Three (3) 

Helicopter Crewmembers Manager only Manager only

3

Manager plus Two (2) 

Helicopter Crewmembers Manager only Manager only

CWN Helicopter and Module must meet up away from Incident(s) or Fire Operations. 

The minimum required staffing levels must be filled with fully qualified personnel. 

Trainees may be ordered in addition to the standard module configuration.

28 Units requesting helicopter modules for Call-When-Needed helicopters will do so using an 

29 Overhead (O) support request for each position. Helicopter module requests should be 

30 coordinated with anticipated helicopter delivery time and location. Ordering a helicopter module 

31 for a CWN helicopter is not automatic. Ordering units should attempt to fill helicopter module 

32 positions internally first. 

33 If the intended use is for initial attack, the HMGB request must specify that a fitness level of 

34 arduous is required. Any other qualification requirements (ICT4, etc.) must also be specified.
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1 If helicopter personnel/modules are required to arrive with special needed items (flight helmets, 

2 radios, etc.), it must be specified at the time of request.

3

4 Helicopter Rappellers

5 The USDA Forest Service operates 12 rappel bases nationally in Regions 1, 4, 5, and 6. Each 

6 base utilizes Bell medium helicopters, and generally operates from May through October.

7 Rappeller’s primary mission is initial attack. When rappellers are needed for initial attack with 

8 aircraft, they are to be requested in ROSS as “Load, Rappeller, Initial Attack” on an Aircraft 

9 request. Additional mission specific information should be documented on the resource order. 

10 When ordered for initial attack, rappellers will be self-sufficient for 36 hours after deployment 

11 on an incident and are assigned to the user unit until released. 

12

13 Rappel boosters will be ordered by individual Overhead requests. Any additional support needs 

14 may be documented on the resource order. See Chapter 60 for additional information.

15

16 Non-Standard Overhead Groups

17 The generic overhead catalog items “module, fuels” or “module, suppression” will be used to 

18 order non-standard overhead groups and configured according to Chapter 60. All requests for 

19 these catalog items will be placed through established ordering channels using an Overhead 

20 Group Request. Length of assignment rules apply to all non-standard overhead groups.

21

22 Communications Coordinator (COMC)

23 A Communications Coordinator must be assigned when a second 4390 Starter System is 

24 assigned to any incident within a one hundred (100) mile radius of the first assigned 4390 Starter 

25 System. The Communications Coordinator should be requested as a name requested position. 

26 The GACC will coordinate filling the request with the National Incident Radio Support Cache 

27 (NIRSC) in Boise, ID by calling the National Communications Duty Officer (CDO) at 208-387-

28 5644. Rental vehicle, lap top computer and cellular phone should be authorized when placing the 

29 request.

30

31 It is important that this position be ordered as early as possible to alleviate the possibility of 

32 frequency conflicts during multi-incident situations. See Chapter 60 for additional information.

33

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35 Incident Meteorologist (IMET)

36 Whenever a Geographic Area mobilizes a Type 1 Interagency Incident Management Team, the 

37 Geographic Area will provide an IMET who will be assigned to the incident. Certain situations 

38 could develop where an IMET is not needed for each incident, such as when two (2) or more 

39 incidents are in close proximity to each other. In these cases, one (1) or more IMETs could be 

40 shared by the incidents. 

41 IMET status will be maintained by the respective Geographic Area in ROSS. Status will include 

42 updated contact information, the home jetport, individual qualifications, and current availability.

43

44 When an IMET is needed for an incident, the request will be placed up to the GACC. The GACC will 

45 contact the NWS National Fire Weather Operations Coordinator (NFWOC) (Larry Van Bussum, or acting)

46 in Boise, Idaho by calling the NWS Incident Response Desk at 877-323-IMET (4638)

47

48 The NFWOC will then identify the name and location of the available IMET to fill the ordering 

49 incidents IMET request. If the available IMET is located within the Geographic Area where the 

50 incident is located, the IMET will be ordered by name request and internally mobilized using 
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1 established procedures. If the available IMET is located in another Geographic Area, the IMET 

2 request will be placed to the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) as a name request 

3 using established procedures. NICC will place the IMET request to the appropriate Geographic 

4 Area to be filled.

5

6 When the NWS cannot provide transportation, the sending dispatch office is responsible for 

7 arranging and providing mobilization needed for the IMET and any required equipment to the 

8 incident. The incident or incidents host agency is responsible for arranging and providing 

9 demobilization needed for the release of the IMET and required equipment back to the home 

10 unit.

11

12 The IMET is a single resource covered under a reimbursable agreement between the Wildland 

13 Fire Agencies and the Department of Commerce, NOAA-NWS. Standard NWS equipment that 

14 is essential to on-site meteorological support is mobilized with each IMET, no additional 

15 resource order requests are necessary. Standard NWS equipment does not require additional 

16 ordering by the incident. Basic standard NWS equipment includes:

17 • Laptop computer

18 • Printer

19 • Mobile satellite setup and setup tools

20 • Cellular telephone

21 • Agency or rental vehicle appropriate for off-pavement use

22 • Miscellaneous office supply

23

24 Reimbursement of costs associated with utilization of Standard NWS equipment such as cell 

25 phone usage charges, satellite communication charges, and four-wheel drive SUV, pickup or 

26 similar rental vehicle to travel to incident locations with their equipment (including remote 

27 locations) is authorized under section V., part B item 4 of the Interagency Agreement for 

28 Meteorological and Other Technical Services. Damages, failure, and daily wear incurred to 

29 standard equipment during an assignment are also eligible for reimbursement.

30

31 Cache Support Positions

32 These positions are available to assist fire caches during periods of high activity or when 

33 shortages of locally trained personnel hinder cache operations.

34

35 National Incident Management Teams

36 Interagency Incident Management Teams (IMTs)

37 Incident Management Teams will be ordered by type (Type 1, Type 2 and NIMO). National 

38 Type 1 IMTs will be mobilized according to the National call-out procedures from the National 

39 rotation managed by NICC. Geographic Area Type 2 IMTs will be mobilized according to 

40 Geographic Area policy, with the following exception: Geographic Area Type 2 IMTs that have 

41 been ordered through NICC for staging within a Geographic Area will be prioritized and 

42 assigned to any new Federal Type 2 incident within that Area, or when a replacement team is 

43 needed within that Area.

44 

45 IMTs will be requested through established ordering channels configured as identified in Chapter 

46 60. Incident Commanders shall make notification to the receiving Geographic Area through 

47 established ordering channels of any position shortages, or when their team configuration differs 

48 from the standard configuration. 

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1 The primary mission of IMTs is wildfire incident management. IMTs may respond to all-hazard 

2 incidents under the following guidelines:

3 • Planned events should be managed internally by the respective agency.

4 • The planned length of assignment should not exceed fourteen (14) days without 

5 negotiated approval from the sending Geographic Area and NICC. 

6 A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mobilization under the National Response 

7 Framework (NRF) will be accomplished according to the National call-out procedures identified 

8 in Chapter 60. For additional information on the NRF, see Chapter 10.

9 • The standard length of assignment of fourteen (14) days may be extended up to thirty 

10 (30) days after negotiated approval between the Incident Commander and FEMA. 

11 • Base hours for Federal employees, in most cases, are not reimbursed by FEMA. 

12 Overtime, premium pay, and travel expenses may be paid by FEMA.

13

14

15

16 National Area Command Team

17 National Area Command Teams will be mobilized according to the National call-out procedures 

18 from the National Area Command Team rotation managed by NICC. Orders for National Area 

19 Command Teams will be placed through established ordering channels using an Overhead Group 

20 Request to NICC, configured as identified in Chapter 60. 

21

22 National Incident Management Organization Teams (NIMO)

23 Orders for National Incident Management Organization Teams will be placed through 

24 established ordering channels using an Overhead Group Request and configured as identified in 

25 Chapter 60.

26

27 Incident Support Teams

28 National Interagency Buying Teams (BUYT)

29 National Interagency Buying Teams will be mobilized according to the National call-out 

30 procedures from the National Interagency BUYT Rotation managed by NICC. Orders for 

31 BUYTs will be placed through established ordering channels using an Overhead Group Request 

32 and configured as identified in Chapter 60. 

33

34 The primary mission of a BUYT is to support the local administrative staff with incident 

35 acquisition. In addition, the BUYT Leader has the responsibility for coordinating property 

36 accountability with the Supply Unit Leader. Responsibilities and coordination of BUYTs can be 

37 found in the Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook in Chapter 20 and Chapter 

38 40.

39

40 BUYTs should not be utilized as defacto payment teams. Incident host agencies should order an 

41 Administrative Payment Team if the situation warrants.

42

43 BUYTs are ordered by the incident host agency and report to the agency administrator or 

44 designated position, and work with the local administrative staff to support the incident 

45 acquisition effort. Geographic Areas will internally mobilize their National Buying Teams, local 

46 Geographic Area buying teams, or ad-hoc buying teams before requesting a National Interagency 

47 Buying Team from NICC. National BUYTs are mobilized according to National Call-Out 

48 Procedures. (See Chapter 60)

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1 Administrative Payment Teams (APTs)

2 The National Park Service provides Administrative Payment Teams for incident support. The 

3 purpose of the APT is to expedite payment of financial obligations incurred as a result of an 

4 emergency incident and relieve the local administrative unit of additional work generated by the 

5 incident. After receiving written delegation of authority from the agency administrator, the team 

6 is responsible for payment of all financial obligations incurred during the incident.

7

8 Requests for APTs will be placed through established ordering channels using an Overhead 

9 Group Request to NICC, configured according to Chapter 60. APTs will be mobilized according 

10 to the National call-out procedures from the APTs Rotation managed by NICC. 

11 APTs can make a full range of vendor payments. The following should be considered before 

12 requesting an APT:

13 • Is the incident expected to last for more than fourteen (14) days?

14 • The incident host agency is unable to process the payments during and after the incident 

15 due to regular workload demands.

16 • The community near the incident is providing support and cannot replenish stock without 

17 financial hardship and must be reimbursed fairly quickly.

18

19 Burned Area Emergency Response Team (BAER) 

20 Burned Area Emergency Response is an integral part of wildfire incidents. All wildland fire 

21 management agencies are responsible for taking immediate and effective post wildfire site and 

22 resource stabilization actions designed to protect life and property and prevent further natural 

23 and cultural resource degradation while ensuring all environmental and legal mandates are met.

24

25 The Department of the Interior (DOI) maintains two (2) National BAER Teams to assist field 

26 units plan for immediate post wildfire site emergency stabilization. National BAER Teams are 

27 dispatched to more complex BAER incidents involving risks to human life and critical Federal 

28 assets. Potential floods, mud and debris flows, watershed/municipal water supplies, urban 

29 interface, and complex and multiple jurisdictions are the dispatch prioritization criteria issues 

30 factored into the mobilization decision. Bureaus maintain rosters of BAER personnel for less 

31 complex incidents and are available through the National Coordinators listed in Chapter 60.

32

33 BAER team personnel meet training and PPE standards necessary to make non-escorted IC 

34 approved fireline visits. Orders for BAER teams will be placed through established ordering 

35 channels in ROSS using an Overhead Group Request and configured according to Chapter 60.

36

37 National Fire Prevention and Education Teams (NFPET)

38 Requests for National Fire Prevention and Education Teams will be placed through established 

39 ordering channels in ROSS using an Overhead Group Request to NICC and configured 

40 according to Chapter 60. 

41

42 NFPETs provide skilled and mobile personnel for fire prevention and education activities. They 

43 can be ordered to support a variety of situations affecting a large or small area. Teams are 

44 effective with the reduction of unwanted human-caused wildland ignitions, when wildland fire 

45 severity conditions are imminent, when unusually high fire occurrence is anticipated due to 

46 human activity, weather conditions, or hazardous fuels, and when an above normal incidence of 

47 human caused fires exists. NFPETs are designed to supplement local prevention and education 

48 program efforts on a short term basis. Working with local agencies and resources, NFPETs are 

49 equipped to complete on-site prevention assessments and plans, initiate the implementation of 
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1 the plans, and begin immediate public outreach and information dissemination. Ordering teams 

2 for normal, routine, or project work should be discouraged. See Chapter 60 for additional 

3 information.

4

5 Wildland Fire and Aviation Safety Teams (FAST)

6 Wildland Fire and Aviation Safety Teams assist Agency Administrators during periods of high 

7 fire activity by assessing policy, rules, regulations, and management oversight relating to 

8 operational issues. They can also provide the following:

9 • Guidance to ensure fire and aviation programs are conducted safely.

10 • Review compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 

11 abatement plans, reports, reviews, and evaluations.

12 • Review compliance with Interagency Standards for Fire and Aviation Operations.

13

14 Wildland FASTs can be requested to conduct reviews at the local, state, and geographical levels. 

15 If a more comprehensive review is required, a National FAST can be ordered through established 

16 ordering channels to NICC using an Overhead Group request and configured according to 

17 Chapter 60.

18

19 Wildland FASTs will be chartered by their respective Geographic Area Multi-Agency 

20 Coordinating Group (GMAC), with a delegation of authority, and report back to the GMAC.

21

22 The team’s report includes an executive summary, purpose, objectives, methods and procedures, 

23 findings, recommendations, follow-up actions (immediate, long-term, and national issues), and a 

24 letter delegating authority for the review. As follow-up, the team will gather and review all 

25 reports prior to the end of the calendar year to ensure identified corrective actions have been 

26 taken. FAST reports should be submitted to the Geographic Area, with a copy to the Federal 

27 Fire and Aviation Safety Team (FFAST) within thirty (30) days.

28

29 Aviation Safety Assistance Team (ASAT)

30 Aviation Safety Assistance Teams enhance safe, efficient, and effective aviation operations. An 

31 ASAT provides assistance to unit and aviation managers, flight crews, and incident management 

32 teams for increasing, ongoing or declining incident aviation activity.

33

34 If an ASAT cannot be filled internally, the request may be placed with NICC through established 

35 ordering channels using individual overhead requests configured according to Chapter 60. 

36 ASATs receive an assignment briefing with management concerns and/or issues identified in a 

37 letter delegating authority, which establishes the roles of the team and its expectations. The 

38 teams will provide daily feedback to the person(s) identified in the delegation of authority. 

39 Teams will conduct an exit briefing and will provide a written report prior to demobilization.

40

41 Equipment/Supplies

42 All Equipment and Supply Orders will follow established ordering procedures (Type 1, 2, 3 

43 incidents), except for the redistribution of supplies within the National Fire Equipment System 

44 (NFES). Redistribution of excess supply items will be coordinated by the designated NFES 

45 Cache Manager(s). Cache orders will be filled to meet timeframes specified, using the most 

46 economical service. All NFES cache items are shipped ready for fireline use.

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1 Equipment/Supplies Mobilization

2 Contracted resources awarded under a competitive solicitation process shall be mobilized using 

3 established dispatch procedures before at-incident agreements are issued.

4

5 Examples of Equipment resources are:

6 • National Contract Mobile Food Services (Caterers).

7 • National Contract Mobile Shower Facilities.

8 • Rolling Stock – engines, water tenders, dozers, etc.

9

10 Supplies are identified as materials or goods not defined in any other resource or service 

11 category.

12

13 Examples of Supplies resources are:

14 • NFES items.

15 • Mobile Cache Vans.

16 • Local Purchase.

17

18 Equipment/Supplies Demobilization

19 When demobilizing contracted equipment, vendors awarded Incident Blanket Purchase 

20 Agreements (I-BPAs) as a result of competitive solicitations, shall be given priority to remain on 

21 the incident over resources with at-incident agreements, unless the Incident Commander 

22 determines it necessary to deviate based on a specific incident need or objective.

23

24 Release information for equipment and accountable supply items must be promptly relayed 

25 through ROSS. 

26

27 National Interagency Support Cache Ordering Procedures

28 • The NISCC can be activated at PL3 due to significant circumstances and is an automatic 

29 activation at PL4.

30 • Orders for cache restock will be placed directly between National Interagency Support 

31 Caches until the National Interagency Supply Cache Coordinator (NISCC) position is 

32 activated at NICC. 

33 • When the NISCC is activated at NICC, all cache restock orders from National 

34 Interagency Support Caches will be placed with the NISCC. Based on national priorities, 

35 the NISCC will forward requests to the appropriate National Interagency Support 

36 Cache(s) for processing.

37 • The Cache to Cache Restock process should be utilized before large replacement supply 

38 orders are procured through GSA or other sources. Large replacement supply orders will 

39 be coordinated by a representative from the NFES at all planning levels to avoid 

40 overstocking the system. 

41

42 NFES Items in Short Supply

43 • NICC, in cooperation with NFES, will advise all incident support agencies of those items 

44 in high demand with limited quantities and will distribute this information through the 

45 NFES Managed Items List.

46 • Identified items on the NFES Managed Items List will be requested through established 

47 ordering channels and will be coordinated through the NFES Representative at NIFC.

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1 Field Office Replenishment During Fire Season

2 Agencies will place orders to their servicing National Interagency Support Cache. 

3 Replenishment orders must be the result of fire management activities and must be accompanied 

4 with the appropriate cost code.

5

6 Field Office Replenishment Outside of Fire Season

7 Whenever possible, field offices must order directly from GSA for those items stocked in the 

8 Federal Supply System.

9 All other items will be ordered directly from suppliers unless individual agency instructions 

10 prevail.

11

12 Incident Replacement of NFES Items

13 Prior to release from an incident, personnel may request replacement of equipment and supplies 

14 that were lost, consumed, or worn out during the incident.

15

16 IMTs will approve all requests for replacement of equipment and supplies. If the requested 

17 equipment and supplies are not available at the incident, the Supply Unit Leader may forward 

18 requests to their servicing cache through established ordering channels. Replacement items will 

19 be shipped to the Supply Unit at the incident. If there is insufficient time for the Supply Unit to 

20 obtain replacement requests before demobilization of the resource, an Incident Replacement 

21 Requisition (NFES 001300) will be completed and forwarded to the servicing cache, who will 

22 then forward it to the requesting unit’s servicing cache for processing. Replacement items will 

23 be filled and shipped to the requestor’s home unit.

24

25 Local Unit Incident Replacement: Type 3 and Type 4 Incidents

26 The hosting units’ Agency Administrator or authorized representative must approve all 

27 replacement requests. Follow procedures for incident replacement, Chapter 20.

28

29 Incident to Incident Transfer of Equipment and Supplies

30 Transfer of equipment and supplies between incidents, including those operating under Area 

31 Command authority, may occur only with proper documentation so accountability is maintained. 

32 Transfer of communications equipment creates safety concerns by increasing the risk of 

33 frequency conflict and the possibility of damaged equipment or equipment not tuned being 

34 utilized. This may only be done with approval of the NIRSC Communications Duty Officer 

35 (CDO). 

36

37 National Incident Radio Support Cache (NIRSC)

38 NIRSC is a National Resource composed of multi-channel radio systems and kits available for 

39 complex incident communications. The priority use of NIRSC radio systems and kits are for 

40 active incidents. All radio systems and kits must be returned to NIRSC as soon as the incident 

41 has demobilized. A National Communications Duty Officer (CDO) is available at NIRSC 

42 throughout the year. Geographic Area Frequency Managers, Communication Coordinators 

43 (COMC), and Incident Communication Unit Leaders (COML) will coordinate with NICC, the 

44 Geographic Area, and the NIRSC CDO on all telecommunication issues.

45

46 NIRSC stocks NFES 004390 Starter Systems, which will provide the initial Command/Tactical, 

47 Air Operations, and Logistical communications requirements of a single incident. Individual kits 

48 are available to supplement Starter Systems or to provide support for smaller incidents. The 
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1 NIRSC CDO can provide assistance in determining a specific incident’s communication 

2 requirements.

3

4 NIRSC radios are synthesized and contain both FS and DOI frequencies. FS and DOI 

5 frequencies are not “cleared” nationally. Other agencies use these frequencies and, in some 

6 cases, in very critical and sensitive areas. All frequencies must be approved for the areas where 

7 they will be used. Any of the national frequencies (FS or DOI) are not to be used without prior 

8 coordination with the NIRSC CDO.

9

10 NIRSC issues dedicated FM frequencies in conjunction with communication equipment 

11 assigned to incidents. NIRSC will order additional FM frequencies from DOI and FS –

12 WO as needed. Government users may not use Family Radio Service (FRS) for 

13 communications on any planned or ongoing incident.

14

15 Radio Mobilization

16 Requests for NIRSC radio systems and kits will be placed with NICC through established 

17 ordering channels. To insure proper frequency coordination, the ordering office must 

18 include the Latitude and Longitude of the incident on the resource order. Radios will be 

19 used as received without modification. Defective radio equipment will be immediately returned 

20 to NIRSC for maintenance. To maintain quality and quantity for the field, each Starter System 

21 or kit will be returned to NIRSC for rehabilitation immediately after each assignment. The 

22 incident or unit charged with custody of the radio equipment is responsible for a complete 

23 inventory of that equipment upon return from the incident.

24

25 Each Geographic Area may order up to four (4) Starter Systems for preposition during their 

26 established fire season. The NIRSC CDO must be contacted at 208-387-5644 when an order for 

27 a Starter System is received for an incident. The CDO will identify which prepositioned Starter 

28 System will be assigned to the incident. A replacement Starter System may be requested after 

29 commitment of a prepositioned Starter System. Replacement Starter Systems may not be filled 

30 where congestion of spectrum is an issue. In these instances, special frequency Starter Systems 

31 will be built on an as needed basis and shipped to the incident.

32

33 Typically, Starter Systems should remain intact. However, individual kits may be utilized for 

34 smaller incidents that do not require an entire Starter System. GACCs will notify the NIRSC 

35 CDO of the need for individual kits from a Starter System. If the NIRSC CDO authorizes the 

36 use of individual kits from the prepositioned Starter System, the GACC will place additional 

37 subordinate requests through normal ordering channels in order to complete the Starter System. 

38 Any kit committed or assigned to an incident that was originally prepositioned to a Geographic 

39 Area must follow the same transfer process as outlined above.

40

41 Prepositioned radio systems and kits will be returned to NIRSC as soon as the need has

42 diminished or annually for preventative maintenance. Prepositioning NIRSC radio systems and 

43 kits longer than six (6) months requires NIRSC approval.

44

45 Radio Demobilization

46 NIRSC radio systems and kits should be inventoried, sealed, and returned promptly to 

47 NIRSC/NIFC. Do not stockpile kits. Spare seals are supplied in each box. Incidents are 

48 responsible for ensuring all radio systems or kits are returned or accounted for on a Property 

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1 Incident Remote Automatic Weather Stations, (IRAWS) NFES 005869

2 Requests for IRAWS will be placed with NICC through established ordering channels. Any 

3 necessary IRAWS technicians, vehicles, or air transportation required for mobilization and 

4 demobilization will be coordinated through NIFC. RAWS Technicians will accompany the 

5 IRAWS when mobilized and do not require a separate Overhead request to be tracked. Upon 

6 release from the incident, the IRWS will be returned to NIFC via the most expeditious method 

7 available (next day air cargo preferred).

8

9 Project Remote Automatic Weather Stations, (PRAWS) NFES 005870

10 Requests for PRAWs will be placed with NICC through established ordering channels. PRAWS 

11 will be configured for the specific project prior to the mobilization. The requesting agency must 

12 contact the NIFC Remote Sensing Fire Weather Support Office at (208) 387-5726 prior to 

13 ordering to determine the PRAWS configuration. Any necessary PRAWS technicians, vehicles, 

14 or air transportation required for mobilization and demobilization will be coordinated through 

15 NIFC. Upon release from the project, the PRWS will be returned to NIFC via the most 

16 expeditious method available (next day air cargo preferred).

17

18 National Contract Mobile Food Services and National Contract Mobile Shower Facilities

19 National Contract Mobile Food Service Units

20 Any time mobile food services are needed for federal wildland fire incidents in the western 

21 United States, the Federal Wildland Fire Agencies are obligated to order services from the 

22 National Mobile Food Services Unit (MFSU) Contractors any time (1) the number of people to 

23 be fed is at or above 150 persons per meal and (2) the headcount is estimated to remain at those 

24 numbers, or greater, for at least 72 hours from when the headcount first reaches 150 per meal, 

25 provided that the Contractors can reasonably meet the incident’s needs and required time frames. 

26 MFSU Contractors will be given the opportunity to provide three meals per day unless other 

27 arrangements are mutually agreed to with the FDUL or the needs of the incident require different 

28 meal options such as Meals Ready to Eat (MRE). 

29

30 MFSU also may be ordered for other types of incidents at the Government’s option. State and 

31 other federal cooperators may also utilize this contract at their option. However, the ordering 

32 procedures at Section C.2 of the National Mobile Food Services Contract will be followed for all 

33 orders. For additional information, refer to the National Mobile Food Services Contract 

34 publication or the on the web at: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/contracting/food/food.htm

35

36 National Contract Mobile Shower Facilities Units

37 Any time mobile Shower Facilities are needed for federal wildland fire incidents in the western 

38 United States, the Federal Wildland Fire Agencies (see Section J.10, National Mobile Shower 

39 Facilities Contract), are obligated to order services from the National Mobile Shower Facilities 

40 Contractors, provided that the Contactors can reasonably meet the incident’s needs and required 

41 time frames (See Section C.2, 2.2, National Mobile Shower Facilities Contract). Mobile Shower 

42 Facility Units also may be ordered for other types of incidents, at the Government’s option. 

43 State and other federal cooperators may also utilize this contract at their option. However, the 

44 ordering procedures at Section C.2 will be followed for all orders. For additional contract 

45 information, refer to the National Mobile Shower Facilities Contract publication or on the web 

46 at: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/contracting/shower/shower.htm

47

48

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1 National Contract Mobile Food Services and Shower Facilities Mobilization

2 All National Contract and CWN (Call When Needed) Mobile Food Service Units and Mobile 

3 Shower Facility Units in the lower 48 States are ordered through and mobilized by NICC 

4 through established ordering channels.

5 

6 • Mobile Food Service Unit requests require a completed Food Service Request Form at 

7 the time of request. (See Chapter 20)

8

9 • Shower Facilities requests require the approximate number of personnel to service, 

10 estimated duration, and date and time the showering is to begin.

11

12 If an incident has a need for additional mobile food service units or shower facilities units, the 

13 request will be placed with NICC through established ordering channels. NICC will determine 

14 and assign the appropriate units to all Federal wildland fire incidents.

15

16 When necessary, as determined by the incident, a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative 

17 (COTR) may be ordered through the appropriate Geographic Area. If the Geographic Area is 

18 unable to provide a COTR, the order will be placed through NICC. Once the unit is operating 

19 smoothly, the COTR may be demobilized from the incident through the appropriate dispatch 

20 channels.

21

22 National Contract Mobile Food Services and Shower Facilities Reassignments

23 All requests to reassign National Contract Mobile Food Services or Shower Facilities units will 

24 be placed with NICC through established ordering channels. All reassignments of National 

25 Contract Mobile Food Services and Shower Facilities units will be communicated to the vendor 

26 by NICC.

27

28 National Contract Mobile Food Services and Shower Facilities Demobilization

29 All release information will be entered into ROSS within fifteen (15) minutes of demobilization. 

30 Contractors may take twenty-four (24) hours to rest and replenish supplies within the local area 

31 after release. After 24 hours, contractors must return to the unit’s designated dispatch point.

32

33 Aircraft

34 NICC is the sole source for large transport aircraft holding Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 

35 Part 121 Certificates and for Type 1 and 2 Call-When-Needed (CWN) Helicopters (See Chapter 

36 20).

37

38 Cooperator aircraft (State contracted, State owned, State managed National Guard aircraft, 

39 county, city, or other) may be used on federal fires under the following conditions:

40 • The pilot and aircraft have been approved in writing for the aircraft and the mission 

41 by either the FS or the Office of Aviation Services (OAS).

42 • There exists a written MOU (Memorandum of Understanding), Interagency Agreement, 

43 or other document that authorizes this use and payment for this use.

44 • The cooperator aircraft will be operated within any limits on its use established in the 

45 written approval.

46 • The cooperator aircraft will be used only in situations where federal aircraft are not 

47 reasonably available.

48 • The cooperator aircraft will be released when federal aircraft become reasonably 

49 available.
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1 • Use of cooperator-owned aircraft prior to exhausting contracted resources must involve a 

2 “significant and imminent threat to life or property.”

3

4 Aircraft Mobilization

5 When a Geographic Area has depleted local and available aircraft resources, request(s) will be 

6 placed with NICC. Aircraft assigned will become the receiving Area’s resource until released. 

7 The following terminology will be used when requesting aircraft through NICC:

8 • Knots (kts) will be the standard term used to reference airspeed.

9 • VORs (Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range) will be used to reference 

10 direction.

11 • Latitude and longitude must be provided in degrees and minutes.

12 • Aircraft registration numbers will be used when referencing helicopters, lead planes, and 

13 air attack aircraft. Airtankers and SEAT’s will be referenced by the airtanker number; 

14 e.g., T-00.

15

16 The following selection factors will be used when ordering aircraft:

17 • Airtankers: Loaded or empty (two (2) hour maximum flight when loaded, except for the 

18 VLAT’s).

19 • Timeliness.

20 • Cost effectiveness.

21 • Performance specifications for density/high altitude operations.

22 • Appropriately carded.

23 • Special applications such as special-use flights, tundra pads, float, etc.

24

25 Aircraft Demobilization

26 Flight Following will be performed on all Government or exclusive use contract aircraft being 

27 demobilized. NICC will release charter and CWN aircraft to the vendor without flight following 

28 provided no Government personnel or cargo is on board. All aircraft release information will be 

29 entered in to ROSS.

30

31 Flight Management Procedures

32 Types of flights:

33 • Point-to-Point. Point-to-point flights originate at one developed airport or permanent 

34 helibase, with a direct flight to another developed airport or permanent helibase. These 

35 types of flights are often referred to as "administrative" flights. These flights require 

36 point-to-point approved pilots and aircraft. A point-to-point flight is conducted higher 

37 than 500 feet above ground level (AGL) except for takeoff and landing.

38 • Mission Flights. Mission flights are those flights that do not meet the definition of a 

39 point-to-point flight. These types of flights are often referred to as “tactical” flights. A 

40 mission flight requires work to be performed in the air (such as retardant or water 

41 delivery, reconnaissance, smokejumper delivery, sketch mapping), or through a 

42 combination of ground and aerial work (such as delivery of personnel and/or cargo from 

43 a helibase to an unimproved landing site, rappelling, cargo let-down, or wild horse 

44 herding). The pilot and aircraft must be agency approved (carded) for the mission being 

45 performed

46

47 Flight Plans and Flight Following. Agency flight plans are the responsibility of the originating 

48 dispatch office and are documented on a Flight Request/Flight Schedule or an Aircraft Resource 

49 order for mission flights. Flight following is the responsibility of the originating dispatch office 
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1 and will remain so until transferred through a documented, positive handoff. The flight 

2 following dispatch office shall be continually staffed while an aircraft is airborne. Confirmation 

3 of an aircraft’s arrival at a specified destination is required to ensure that a flight has been 

4 completed safely. It is the pilot’s responsibility to close out a flight plan. If an aircraft is overdue, 

5 it is the receiving dispatcher’s responsibility to initiate aircraft search and rescue actions. Flight 

6 following problems are documented through the SAFECOM system.

7

8 • FAA Flight Plans and Flight Following. All flights conducted under FAA Instrument 

9 Flight Rules (IFR) are automatically provided FAA flight following. Administrative 

10 flights conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight plans require the pilot to file a 

11 flight plan with the appropriate FAA facility. The pilot must request FAA flight 

12 following. Air Traffic Control (ATC) may or may not provide it. It is the pilot’s 

13 responsibility to confirm with dispatch which type of FAA flight plan will be used. The 

14 pilot shall close out the flight plan with the FAA once the flight is completed. FAA flight 

15 plans and flight following are generally used for point-to-point flights and the pilot or 

16 flight manager will contact dispatch with an estimated time of departure, estimated time 

17 en route and close out with dispatch once the aircraft is on the ground to accomplish 

18 resource tracking.

19 • Agency Flight Plans and Flight Following. For mission flights, there are two types of 

20 Agency flight following: Automated Flight Following (AFF), and Radio Check-in. 

21 AFF is the preferred method of agency flight following. If the aircraft and flight 

22 following office have AFF capability, it shall be utilized. Periodic radio transmissions 

23 are acceptable when utilizing AFF. (See AFF procedures section, for more detailed 

24 information) Radio Check-in/Check-out flight following requires verbal communication 

25 via radio every 15 minutes. The dispatcher will log the aircraft call sign, latitude, 

26 longitude and heading. Agency flight following is used for all mission flights. All 

27 aircraft operating on Agency flight plans shall monitor air guard. Helicopters 

28 conducting Mission Flights shall check-in prior to and immediately after each 

29 takeoff/landing per IHOG 4.II.E.2. 

30

31 For point-to-point flights, AFF flight following may be used as well. The pilot or flight manager 

32 will, as a minimum, contact dispatch prior to the flight with an estimated time of departure, 

33 estimated time en route, souls and fuel on board and will close out with dispatch once the aircraft 

34 is on the ground.

35

36 NICC will Resource Track all aircraft crossing Geographic Area boundaries, which have 

37 been ordered through NICC, on:

38 • Aircraft Orders.

39 • Flight Requests.

40 • IA Smokejumper Orders.

41

42 Notification of the commitment of National Resources applies to non-tactical flights.

43

44 SENDING UNIT – The Sending Unit is the dispatch unit which sends the aircraft from the 

45 vendor or Government aviation unit.

46

47 RECEIVING UNIT – The Receiving Unit is the dispatch unit which is receiving the resource.

48 • Responsibilities of the Sending Unit:
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1 o Obtain actual time of departure (ATD) and estimated time of arrival (ETA) from the 

2 initial departure airport from pilot/vendor.

3 o Relay the ATD, ETA, and method of Flight Following (agency or FAA) to the 

4 Sending Unit’s GACC via established ordering channels.

5 o Notify the GACC of any route changes, and of any delay or advances of a flight plan 

6 exceeding thirty (30) minutes.

7 o Assist with search procedures for overdue aircraft. Utilize agency aircraft 

8 search/rescue guides, as appropriate.

9 o On any flight requiring stops en route to a destination, instruct the Pilot-In-Command 

10 or Flight Manager to contact NICC at (800) 994-6312. Aircraft support vehicles 

11 should contact NICC at fuel stops. (Flight Manager Responsibilities are located in 

12 Chapter 60)

13 • Responsibilities of Sending GACC:

14 o Sending GACC will relay the flight itinerary to NICC via email or fax.

15 o Notify NICC of any route changes, and of any delay or advances of a flight plan 

16 exceeding thirty (30) minutes.

17 o Assist with search procedures for overdue aircraft. Utilize agency aircraft search and 

18 rescue guides, as appropriate.

19 • Responsibilities of NICC:

20 o Relay flight itinerary to the receiving GACC by email or fax.

21 o Notify receiving GACC of any route changes, and of any delay or advances of a flight 

22 plan exceeding thirty (30) minutes.

23 o Resource track tactical aircraft to specified destinations.

24 o Monitor flight plans for additional utilization.

25 • Responsibilities of Receiving GACC:

26 o Relay flight itinerary to the Receiving Unit by email or fax.

27 o Notify Receiving Unit of known delays/advances of a flight plan exceeding thirty 

28 (30) minutes.

29 o Confirm arrival of all tactical aircraft to NICC by telephone; notify NICC of any 

30 aircraft overdue by more than thirty (30) minutes.

31 o Assist with search procedures for overdue aircraft. Utilize agency aircraft search and 

32 rescue guides, as appropriate.

33 • Responsibilities of Receiving Unit:

34 o Confirm arrival of all tactical aircraft by telephone to Receiving GACC.

35 o Notify Receiving GACC of any delays of a flight plan exceeding thirty (30) minutes; 

36 notify receiving GACC of any aircraft overdue by more than thirty (30) minutes.

37 o Initiate/assist with search procedures for overdue aircraft. Utilize agency aircraft 

38 search and rescue guides, as appropriate.

39

40 Automated Flight Following (AFF) Requirements and Procedures

41 AFF reduces the requirement to “check in” via radio every 15 minutes, and provides the 

42 dispatcher with a wide range of information on the flight, airspace, and other data that may be 

43 pertinent to the flight. This reduces pilot workload, clears congested radio frequencies, and 

44 provides the dispatcher with much greater detail and accuracy on aircraft location and flight 

45 history. 

46 • Requirements to Utilize AFF:

47 o Automated flight following does NOT reduce or eliminate the requirement for 

48 aircraft on mission flights to have FM radio capability, and for the aircraft to be 

49 monitoring appropriate radio frequencies during the flight.
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1 o Procedures for flight requests, ordering aircraft, requirement for a Flight Manager, 

2 etc., are the same as radio check-in procedures.

3 o The aircraft must be equipped with the necessary hardware (transmitter and antenna).

4 o The dispatch office responsible for the flight following must have a computer 

5 connected to the Internet immediately available to them in the dispatch office. 

6 Dispatch office(s) responsible for flight following shall be staffed for the duration of 

7 the flight.

8 o Training: The flight following dispatcher must have a working knowledge of the 

9 automated flight following program (Webtracker) and must have a current username 

10 and password for the automated flight following system.

11 • Procedures for Utilizing AFF:

12 o When an aircraft is ordered, or a user requests flight following from a dispatch office, 

13 and the above listed requirements are met automated flight following shall be utilized.

14 o The dispatch office will log on to the automated flight following web site, verify that 

15 the aircraft icon is visible on the screen, and be able to quickly monitor this page at 

16 any time during the flight.

17 o The dispatch office will provide the pilot with FM frequencies and tones that will be 

18 monitored for the duration of the flight.

19 o The pilot will relay the flight itinerary, ETD, ETA and fuel on board to the dispatch 

20 center. 

21 o When aircraft is initially airborne, and outside of sterile cockpit environment, the 

22 pilot will contact the dispatch office via radio stating “Nxxxx off (airport or helibase 

23 name), ATD, SOB, FOB and ETE on AFF”. Dispatch office shall respond “Nxxxx, 

24 (dispatch call sign) AFF.” This is required to positively verify that both the aircraft 

25 and the dispatch office are utilizing AFF, radios are operational, and that the 

26 dispatcher can “see” the aircraft on the computer screen. If there is a problem at this 

27 point, change to radio 15-minute check-in procedures until the problem is resolved. 

28

29 If radio contact cannot be established the pilot will abort the mission and return to the 

30 airport/helibase.

31

32 o If there is a deviation from the planned and briefed flight route, the pilot will contact 

33 the dispatch office via radio with the changed information.

34 o The dispatch office will keep the AFF system running on a computer for the entire 

35 flight and will set a 15-minute timer and monitor the computer at a minimum and 

36 document, for the duration of the flight. 

37 o If the aircraft icon turns RED, it means the signal has been lost. Immediately attempt 

38 contact with the aircraft via radio and follow normal lost communication, missing 

39 aircraft, or downed aircraft procedures as appropriate. If radio contact is made after a 

40 lost signal, flight may continue utilizing 15-minute radio check-ins for flight 

41 following. (During tactical operations below 500’ a periodic red indication is normal 

42 and does not necessitate an ‘immediate’ contact especially if flight following has been 

43 established with the incident. This should be addressed during the pre-flight 

44 briefing.)

45 o When the aircraft has completed the flight and landed, the pilot or flight manager 

46 (passenger, observer, Flight Manager, ATGS, etc.) shall contact the dispatch office 

47 via radio or telephone informing them that they are on the ground.

48 o If the flight will cross “traditional dispatch boundaries,” the originating dispatch 

49 office must coordinate with affected units, and establish if the aircraft will be flight 
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1 followed for the duration of the flight from the originating office or handed off when 

2 the border is crossed. Either option is acceptable but must be communicated and 

3 understood between dispatch offices and pilots/flight managers.

4 Additional information about AFF can be found at: https://www.aff.gov/

5

6 Airborne Thermal Infrared (IR) Fire Mapping

7 Infrared equipment and aircraft are National Resources. All requests for infrared flights will be 

8 placed with NICC through established ordering channels no later than 1530 Mountain. All 

9 requests for infrared services will be on a ROSS aircraft request. Infrared Scanner Request 

10 Forms for infrared flights will be created at the National Infrared Operations (NIROPS) website 

11 at: http://nirops.fs.fed.us/rcr/scanner/index.php. User accounts can be requested by contacting 

12 NIROPS directly. If the website is unavailable, a faxed Infrared Aircraft Scanner Request Form 

13 (See Chapter 20) will be submitted for each request. A qualified Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) must 

14 be confirmed or in place at the time of the infrared flight.

15

16 NICC may assign these resources to a Geographic Area during lower Preparedness Levels (PL). 

17 When assigned to a Geographic Area, the GACC will provide a qualified IR Coordinator and 

18 provide for Flight Following of assigned aircraft. NICC will flight follow between Geographic 

19 Areas.

20

21 NICC will maintain the flight scheduling and priority setting for national infrared resources

22 when competition exists.

23

24 Flight crews, when assigned to a Geographic Area, will coordinate with the using agency’s IR 

25 Liaison and IR Coordinator. The IR Coordinator will keep informed of mission priorities, flight 

26 times, etc. 

27

28 Users of Infrared Services should be familiar with the contents of the Infrared (IR) Thermal 

29 Mapping Operations Manual, available from the Infrared Operations Specialist at NIFC, (208) 

30 387-5647.

31

32 The objectives of the Infrared Program are:

33 • Primary: Provide infrared support and services to all agencies engaged in wildland fire 

34 activities.

35 • Secondary: Provide infrared support for other resource projects as priorities, time, and 

36 capabilities allow.

37

38 Lead Planes

39 Lead Planes are National Resources. Areas administering these aircraft will make them available 

40 for wildland fire assignments when ordered by NICC, if not currently committed to fires. 

41 Requests for lead planes may be filled with an ASM. (See Chapter 20)

42

43 Aerial Supervision Modules (ASM)

44 The ASM is a fixed wing platform that utilizes two (2) crew members to perform the functions 

45 of traditional air attack and low-level lead operations. The ASM requires both crew members to 

46 be trained to work as a team, utilizing Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills and techniques 

47 to enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. ASMs are National Resources. 

48
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1 Areas administering these aircraft will make them available for wildland fire assignments when 

2 ordered by NICC.

3

4 Tactical and Reconnaissance Aircraft

5 Air Tactical and reconnaissance aircraft are on Call-When-Needed (CWN) and Exclusive Use 

6 Contracts solicited and inspected by the OAS and other federal agencies. They are available for 

7 Interagency use and will be requested through established ordering channels. The ordering 

8 office may request the aircraft with specific avionics equipment. (See Chapter 80)

9

10 Large Transport Aircraft

11 Large transport aircraft are National Resources and will be requested through NICC.

12 • Scheduling: Large transport aircraft arranged by NICC are requested on a per mission 

13 basis. Flight Following ATD/ETE will be relayed by the NICC Aircraft Desk for each 

14 flight leg.

15 • Requests for Large Transport: When requesting a large transport aircraft, the following 

16 information is required:

17 o Number of passengers and/or cargo weight per destination, and combined total weight 

18 for the flight.

19 o Pick-up point at jetport and time passengers and/or cargo are available to load. NICC 

20 requires 48 hour lead time to plan and schedule aircraft for demobilization flights.

21 o Pick-up point at the jetport is the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) or gate at the airport 

22 terminal where the aircraft will park.

23 o Passengers must be weighed and manifested prior to boarding the aircraft.

24 o Government or contractor support available at each airport, including contact person 

25 and telephone number.

26 o All personnel listed on the manifest and flight crew members should be provided at 

27 least one sack lunch.

28

29 Helicopters: Call-When-Needed (CWN)

30 • Type 3 helicopters are solicited and inspected by the OAS and FS Regional Aviation 

31 Officers.

32 • Type 1 and 2 helicopters are solicited and inspected by NIFC. With the exception of 

33 Alaska, all Type 1 and 2 helicopters will be dispatched by NICC.

34 There are two (2) categories of helicopters:

35 o Limited: No government personnel/passenger or internal cargo transport, lift only. 

36 See Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide, NFES 001885 for additional 

37 information.

38 o Standard: Government personnel/passenger and cargo hauling.

39 • Helicopter Modules

40 When processing requests for helicopters, NICC will inform the requesting GACC of the 

41 contract type of the assigned resource: Exclusive Use or CWN. Exclusive Use Contract 

42 helicopters are mobilized complete with an assigned module. If the request is filled with 

43 a CWN helicopter, the requesting Area must provide a module or order a module through 

44 NICC. A helicopter manager (HMGB) must be identified and confirmed in the Special 

45 Needs block before NICC assigns a CWN helicopter, with the exception of Alaska, due 

46 to the extended mobilization time of the aircraft from the Lower 48 to Alaska. CWN 

47 helicopter managers and/or modules will meet with their assigned helicopter off-site from 

48 the incident prior to performing work. The specific reporting location should be identified 
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1 on the Resource Order, such as a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) or other easily located site. 

2 For information regarding mobilization of helicopter modules, see Chapter 20.

3 • GACCs will obtain approval from NICC prior to reassigning Type 1 or 2 Helicopters to 

4 another incident.

5

6 Exclusive Use Contract Helicopters

7 • All FS Exclusive Use Type 1 and 2 Helicopters are contracted by NIFC.

8 • Most FS Exclusive Use Type 3 and 4 Helicopters are contracted by NIFC.

9 • All Exclusive Use Contract Helicopters for DOI Agencies are solicited, inspected, and 

10 contracted by DOI AQD and OAS.

11 • Exclusive Use Contract Helicopters are dispatched locally by the Administrative Unit.

12

13 Periodically, Forest Service Type 1 and Type 2 Exclusive Use Helicopters not within their 

14 Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) are hired under their Exclusive Use Contract for optional 

15 use periods for incidents or projects. A modification to the Exclusive Use Contract is required for 

16 the duration of the incident assignment. The Exclusive Use Contract designates the COR and the 

17 Exclusive Use Helicopter Manager. If, the designated FS Exclusive Use Helicopter Manager is 

18 not immediately available, the requesting Geographic Area will assign an available Exclusive 

19 Use Helicopter Manager to the helicopter until the designated Exclusive Use Helicopter Manager 

20 arrives at the incident. The designated Helicopter Manager will then manage the helicopter 

21 thereafter. The COR will be notified that the Exclusive Use Helicopter is being dispatched. 

22

23 Airtankers

24 Airtankers are National Resources. Geographic Areas managing these aircraft will make them 

25 available for wildland fire assignments when ordered by NICC. This will be accomplished by 

26 ensuring that all support functions (i.e. airtanker Bases and Local Dispatch Centers) that are 

27 required for the mobilization of national assets (i.e. Large Airtankers, Lead Planes, ASM’s, and 

28 Type 1 and 2 Helicopters) are staffed and maintained to support mobilizations. When a 

29 Geographic Area has depleted available Large Airtanker (Type 1 or 2) resources, request(s) will 

30 be placed with NICC. Large Airtanker initial attack agreements between neighboring unit level 

31 dispatch centers are valid only where proximity allows the airtanker to respond loaded direct to 

32 the incident.

33 There are five (5) types of airtankers:

34 Type Capacity (Minimum)

35 VLAT 8,000 gallons or more

36 1 3,000 to 7,999 gallons

37 2 1,800 to 2,999 gallons

38 3 800 to 1,799 gallons

39 4 Up to 799 gallons

40

41 Airtanker Use In Optional and Post Season Periods

42 Post Season and Optional Use airtanker activations are processed by the Contracting Officer 

43 (CO), through the Designated Administrative Contracting Officers (ACO).

44

45 The following chart indicates the different contract periods

Optional

Use

Mandatory

Availability 

(MAP)

30 Day

Post-Season

Optional

Use
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1 The following process is used to activate airtankers during the Post Season and Optional Use 

2 periods:

3 • The requesting GACC will place request(s) for airtankers with NICC.

4 • NICC will notify the CO or designated representative of request(s).

5 • The CO or designated representative and NICC will determine the availability of 

6 airtankers and will notify the national airtanker inspector(s), if needed. The CO or 

7 designated representative will notify the ACO of the contract item to be activated.

8 • NICC will notify the GACC of the airtanker activation.

9 • NICC will request the airtanker from the appropriate vendor.

10

11 Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS)

12 • Objectives

13 MAFFS provides emergency capability to supplement commercial airtankers on wildland fires.

14 • Policy

15 MAFFS are National Resources and are used as a reinforcement measure when contract 

16 airtankers are committed or not readily available. MAFFS will be made available to assist 

17 foreign governments when requested through the Department of State or other diplomatic 

18 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

19 • Responsibility

20 Geographic Areas are responsible for ascertaining all suitable commercial airtankers are assigned 

21 to wildland fires or committed to initial attack before placing a request for a MAFFS Mission to 

22 NIFC. For additional information, see the MAFFS Operating Plan.

23 • NIFC Responsibility

24 NIFC is responsible for ascertaining that all suitable commercial contract airtankers nationally 

25 are committed to wildland fires, initial attack, or cannot meet timeframes of requesting units. 

26 When this occurs, the Duty Coordinator will notify the FS Assistant Director for Operations, 

27 NIFC. The FS Assistant Director for Operations or his/her acting, NIFC, or in his/her absence, 

28 the FS Assistant Director for Aviation, Fire and Aviation Management Washington Office,is 

29 responsible for initiating a MAFFS mission. Once approval is given, the NICC Manager 

30 activates the request through proper DOD channels.

31

32 After the initial contact has been made, the NICC will submit a Request for Assistance (RFA) to 

33 the DOD Liaison at NIFC. The Governors of California, Wyoming, and North Carolina may 

34 activate their respective Air National Guard Units having MAFFS equipment and qualified crews 

35 for State-controlled fires. Approval for use of MAFFS equipment must be obtained from the FS 

36 Director, NIFC, prior to this activation. 

37

38 When MAFFS are activated by a governor, the FS Regional Office for that State will assign an 

39 accounting code for the incident.

40 • Ordering Criteria

41 o FS domestic requests will be placed through established ordering channels to NICC. 

42 o NICC will place a Request for Assistance (RFA) to the NIFC Defense Coordinating 

43 Officer (DCO). The DCO places the RFA concurrently with the US Northern 

44 Command and the Joint Directorate of Military Support for approvals.

45 o The requesting Geographic Area needs to order the following support:

46  1 each MAFFS Liaison Officer (MLO aka MAFF) and 1 each MLO trainee

47  1 each Airbase Radio Kit (NFES 4660)

48  1 each MAFFS Communications Specialist (THSP)
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1  1 each Assistant MAFFS Liaison Officer.

2  1 each MAFFS Airtanker Base Manager (MABM) and 1 each MABM trainee

3  Logistics, Finance, and Information personnel

4 o MAFFS Operations must also include a MAFFs qualified Lead Plane.

5

6 The Receiving Unit must be prepared to provide administrative support (procurement, motel 

7 rooms, phones, office space, clerical and timekeeping support, transportation) to accommodate 

8 as many as 26 people per two (2) aircraft. Refer to the current MAFFS Operating Plan for 

9 specifics.

10

11 Single Engine Airtankers (SEATs)

12 Single Engine Airtankers (SEATs) under an On-Call or an Exclusive Use

13 Contract are solicited and inspected by the OAS and other federal agencies. The SEAT module 

14 includes a support vehicle with batch mixing capability for wet and dry retardant. They are 

15 available for interagency use and will be requested through established ordering channels. If the 

16 ordering office cannot provide a SEAT Manager for a SEAT, the SEAT Manager will be 

17 requested on an Overhead order. For additional information, see the Interagency SEAT 

18 Operations Guide (ISOG), NFES 001844.

19

20 Temporary Flight Restrictions, FAR 91.137 (TFR)

21 Temporary airspace restrictions will be established when incident related Aviation activities 

22 present potential conflict with other Aviation activities. The FAA requires that latitude/longitude 

23 information for TFRs (Temporary Flight Restrictions) must be provided in degrees, minutes, and 

24 seconds, including reference to north latitude and west longitude. If seconds’ information is not 

25 available, add two (2) zeros to the description. Do not use spaces, commas, or other symbols in 

26 the description. Example: ddmmssN/dddmmssW or 450700N/1175005W. The corner points 

27 should be listed in a clockwise sequence around the requested TFR to avoid “bow tie” 

28 depictions. The Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide describes further how flight 

29 restrictions are requested and implemented and can be found at the following website: 

30 http://www.airspacecoordination.net/

31

32 Military Training Routes and Special Use Airspace

33 Military Training Routes and Special Use Airspace that present conflicts with incident related 

34 aviation activities will be identified by local units. One source for this information is AP-1B, 

35 Flight Information Publication, “Military Training Routes.” Each dispatch office should 

36 download a current edition of the AP-1B. Instructions for access can be found under “Airspace 

37 Coordination” at the following website: http://www.airspacecoordination.net/ Special Use 

38 Airspace may be found on Sectional Aeronautical Charts. Critical Airspace information

39 pertinent to flight should be organized for easy and rapid utilization; i.e., displayed on 

40 dispatching hazard maps. Further direction may be obtained in the Interagency Airspace 

41 Coordination Guide.

42

43 Airspace Conflicts

44 Consult the Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide.

45

46 FAA Temporary Control Tower Operations

47 Geographic Areas within the FAA’s Western Service Area (which includes the following states: 

48 AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY) may request FAA Air Traffic 

49 Control support through the Western Service Area Agreement when Air Operations in support of 
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1 an incident becomes complex or unsafe at uncontrolled airports or helibases. FAA Temporary 

2 Control Towers are ordered on an Aircraft Order. A lead time of 24 hours is desirable when 

3 ordering. Ordering procedures are outlined within the current agreement located at the airspace 

4 coordination website (www.airspacecoordination.net). GACCs do not need to forward the 

5 request to NICC. If the FAA cannot supply radios, the incident COML will order radios as 

6 an Equipment Request through established ordering channels.

7

8 The FAA has requested additional information be provided when requesting FAA Temporary 

9 Control Towers. (See FAA Temporary Tower Request Form, Chapter 20) The Temporary 

10 Tower Request Form, along with the resource order will be forwarded to the FAA at the time of 

11 the request. Additionally there is a helpful checklist in Chapter 11 of the Interagency Airspace 

12 Coordination Guide that aids in the ordering and set up process.

13

14 Dedicated Radio Frequencies

15 FM, VHF, and UHF Frequencies:

16 NIRSC issues dedicated FM frequencies in conjunction with communication equipment assigned 

17 to incidents. NIRSC will order additional FM frequencies from DOI and FS, Washington Office, 

18 as conditions warrant. To insure proper frequency coordination, the ordering office must 

19 include the Latitude and Longitude of the incident on the resource order.

20 AM Frequencies:

21 Initial attack AM air-to-air frequencies will be assigned by the NIFC Communications Duty 

22 Officer (CDO) after annual coordination with the FAA. The primary AM assignment is 

23 published at the beginning of the fire season. The secondary assignment for the zone, if pre24 engineered, will reside under the control of the GACC. The secondary assignment can be quickly 

25 authorized for use by the zone through a request to the GACC. The tertiary assignment, if 

26 applicable, will remain with the CDO and its use authorized as conditions warrant. VHF AM 

27 assignments are used for air to air communications and are authorized only within the zone to 

28 which assigned. IA assignments are not dedicated to project fires.

29

30 FM air-to-ground frequencies will be facilitated and coordinated by the NIFC CDO in 

31 cooperation with the agency frequency managers with the intent to create permanent 

32 assignments. Both AM and FM assignments will be used on an interagency basis and a master 

33 record of the assignments are maintained by the NIFC CDO. Updated frequency information for 

34 initial attack air to air, and air to ground is coordinated annually with the GACCs.

35

36 Incident requests for the use of dedicated Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground frequencies will be made 

37 through established ordering channels to NICC and are filled by the NIRSC CDO. The CDO 

38 coordinates all National Cache FS and DOI frequencies as well as any additional frequencies 

39 released by other agencies for wildland fire support. Aviation frequencies are to be ordered on 

40 an Aircraft order as an “A” request.

41

42 Airtanker bases will monitor 123.975 VHF AM for aircraft contact. (Airtanker bases in the 

43 Southwest and Southern Geographic Areas may be assigned alternate frequencies. Please 

44 reference local supplements for current frequency assignments.) These frequencies are for 

45 National Airtanker Ramp use and not to be used for tactical or Flight Following purposes.

46

47 Predictive Services

48 Predictive Services provides decision-support to the federal, state and local wildland fire 

49 agencies for operational management of and strategic planning for firefighting resources. This is 
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1 accomplished through the collection, analysis and dissemination of information about fire 

2 activity, resource status, weather and fuels, and assessments of fire danger and fire potential. 

3

4 The Predictive Services Handbook and the Predictive Services Operating Principles and 

5 Guidelines provide guidance and direction to the National Interagency Coordination Center 

6 (NICC) and the Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACC) Predictive Services units. These

7 documents detail:

8 • Program management and organization

9 • Roles and responsibilities

10 • Products and services

11 • Communication, training, and support requirements

12

13 These documents are to be the standard by which the Predictive Services program operates.

14 The Predictive Services Handbook can be viewed or downloaded at:

15 http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/NPSG/npsg_pdf/PSHandbook_2009Update.pdf

16 The Predictive Services Operating Principles and Guidelines can be viewed or downloaded at:

17 http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/NPSG/PS_Oper_Princ_Guidelines.pdf

18

19 Incident Status Summary (ICS-209)

20 The Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) submitted to the GACC is used to report large wildland 

21 fires and other significant events on lands under federal protection or federal ownership. Lands 

22 administered by states and other federal cooperators may also report in this manner.

23

24 The ICS-209 program is a Fire and Aviation Management Web (FAMWEB) application referred 

25 to as the “209 Program.” The ICS-209 is submitted by the agency that has protection 

26 responsibility for the incident, regardless of who administers the land. If the protection agency is 

27 non-federal and chooses not to meet federal reporting standards, then the federal agency which 

28 has administrative jurisdiction will submit the incident ICS-209. Geographic Area Coordination 

29 Centers will ensure that their dispatch centers submit complete and accurate ICS-209 reports for 

30 any wildland fire meeting the requirements specified in the When to Report Wildland Fire 

31 Incidents with an ICS-209 flowchart shown below (available 

32 at: http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/intelligence/intelligence.htm), or as set in their 

33 Mobilization Guide, if more frequent. The ICS-209 form can be found in the appendix of this 

34 chapter. Specific instructions for entering ICS-209 information using the 209 Program are 

35 located in the User’s Guide at: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/planning/nist/209.htm. The ICS-209 

36 Program and electronic ICS-209 form is located at: http://fam.nwcg.gov/fam-web/.

37 Reporting Wildland Fires

38 • Wildland fires will be reported based on: Incident Management Team (IMT) and national 

39 resources being assigned; significant events having occurred or forecast to occur; acres 

40 burned (>100 in timber, >300 in grass/brush fuels); incident strategy (Full Suppression, 

41 Point/Zone Protection, Confine and Monitor); and time since detection (see When to 

42 Report Wildland Fire Incidents with an ICS-209 flowchart below).

43

44 • Wildland fires managed for complete perimeter control (Full Suppression) will submit an

45 ICS-209 daily when that fire meets large fire criteria. The National Interagency 

46 Coordination Center classifies large fires as 100 acres or larger in timber fuel types, 300 

47 acres or larger in grass or brush fuel types, or when a Type 1 or 2 IMT is assigned. For 

48 fires being managed under this strategy an ICS-209 will be submitted daily until the 
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1 incident is contained. Refer to the GACC Mobilization Guide, or agency policy for 

2 reporting requirements once containment is achieved.

3

4 • Wildland fires managed under a Monitor, Confine, or Point Zone management strategy 

5 will submit an ICS-209 following the guidelines outlined in the When to Report Wildland 

6 Fire Incidents with an ICS-209 flowchart below. Detailed guidelines and examples are in 

7 the When to Report Wildland Fire Incidents document on the National Intelligence web 

8 page: http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/intelligence/intelligence.htm. The minimum 

9 ICS-209 requirements for these types of fires are:

10 o Create an initial ICS-209; complete blocks 1 through 15 and block 42 (Remarks).

11 o Complete blocks 45 through 47, Approval Information.

12 o If national resources are committed to the incident, complete block 43, Committed 

13 Resources.

14 o Additional reporting blocks can be completed to meet the needs of the incident or 

15 GACC.

16

17 • Wildland fires within a complex should be aggregated and included on one ICS-209. A 

18 complex is two or more individual incidents located in the same general proximity, which 

19 are assigned to a single incident commander or unified command. Individual large

20 incidents within a complex should be listed in block 42 (Remarks) along with name, 

21 suppression strategy, acreage and percent contained. Smaller fires may be aggregated 

22 under one generic name (e.g. “Miscellaneous,” “ABC Misc,” etc.), along with cumulative 

23 information in Remarks.

24

25 • Prescribed fires will be reported following the requirements outlined in the When to 

26 Report Wildland Fire Incidents with an ICS-209 flowchart below.

27

28 • Other Incidents (Non-Fire)

29 An ICS-209 will be submitted for other events in which a significant commitment of 

30 wildland fire resources has occurred, or when a Type 1 or 2 Interagency Incident 

31 Management Team has been assigned.
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1

2

3 Definitions:

4 Significant number of resources is defined as non-local resources that are required to manage an 

5 incident that exceed the capacity of the local unit.

6 Significant commitment of national resources is defined as one or more Type 1 crews, one or 

7 more fixed wing or rotor wing aircraft.

8 Monitor is the systematic process of observing, collecting and recording of fire-related data, 

9 particularly with regards to fuels, topography, weather, fire behavior, fire effects, smoke, and fire 
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1 location. This may be done onsite, from a nearby or distant vantage point in person or using a 

2 sensor, or through remote sensing (aircraft or satellite).

3

4 Confine is to restrict a wildfire to a defined area, using a combination of natural and constructed 

5 barriers that will stop the spread of the fire under the prevailing and forecasted weather 

6 conditions until out. This means, “some action is or has been taken” (line construction, bucket 

7 drops, etc.) to suppress portions of the fire perimeter.

8

9 Point or Zone Protection involves protecting specific points from the fire while not actively 

10 trying to line the entire fire edge. Points being protected may be communities, individual homes, 

11 communication sites, areas of high resource value, etc.

12

13 Full Suppression implies a strategy to “put the fire out” as efficiently and effectively as 

14 possible, while providing for firefighter and public safety. To complete a fireline around a fire to 

15 halt fire spread, and cool down all hot spots that are immediate threat to control line or outside 

16 the perimeter, until the lines can reasonably be expected to hold under foreseeable conditions. 

17 Synonymous with “Full Perimeter Containment” and “Control.”

18

19 For more information refer to When to Report Wildland Fire Incidents document on the web 

20 at: http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/intelligence/intelligence.htm.

21

22 Interagency Situation Report

23 Daily: At national Preparedness Level 2 and above, whenever significant wildland fire activity 

24 occurs, or when the following condition is met: All fires that meet large fire criteria, including 

25 prescribed fires, and when an incident or event experiences significant commitment of wildland 

26 fire resources.

27

28 The Interagency Situation Report is a (FAMWEB) application known as the Sit Report Program. 

29 GACCs will ensure that all of their dispatch centers have submitted completed Situation Reports 

30 as outlined above, and as outlined in each GACC’s Mobilization Guide. The reporting period for 

31 this report is 0001 to 2400. NICC will retrieve situation reports from FAMWEB by 0200 

32 Mountain Time. Fires and acres shall be reported by ownership. Reporting is required for all 

33 prescribed fire activity along the same schedule as wildfires. The Interagency Situation Report 

34 application is divided into seven sections:

35 • Daily Fire Statistics

36 • Resource Information

37 • Planned Prescribed Fires

38 • Remarks

39 • Year-to-Date Statistics

40 • ICS-209 Entry

41 • Large Incident Priority

42

43 The Sit Report Program shares certain incident information with the 209 Program for summaries 

44 and reports. Specific reporting requirements and program instructions are located in the Sit 

45 Report User’s Guide located at: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/planning/nist/sit.htm.

46

47 The Sit Report Program is located at http://fam.nwcg.gov/fam-web/.

48

49
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1 Incident Management Situation Report

2 Daily: At national Preparedness Level 2 and above, or when significant activity occurs.

3 Weekly: At national Preparedness Level 1.

4

5 The Incident Management Situation Report (IMSR) is prepared by NICC Predictive Services 

6 from information and data derived from the Interagency Situation Report and 209 Program 

7 through the FAMWEB reporting system. A brief national weather/fire potential outlook will be 

8 prepared by a NICC meteorologist for inclusion in the Predictive Services Discussion section of 

9 the IMSR. 

10

11 Large full suppression wildland fires are typically reported in the IMSR until the incident is 

12 contained. Wildland fires that are managed under a Monitor, Confine, or Point Zone strategy will 

13 initially be reported in the IMSR when the event exceeds 100 acres in timber fuel types, 300 

14 acres in grass or brush fuel types, or has an IMT assigned. Such large, long duration fires will be 

15 reported in the IMSR until activity diminishes, and thereafter when significant activity occurs 

16 (such as acreage increase of 1,000 acres or more, significant resource commitment or resource 

17 loss, or significant event occurs) until the incident is contained.

18

19 The Other Fires table contains information (number of fires, acres and resources) by GACC on 

20 active large fires currently not reported in the large fire section of the IMSR. These are typically 

21 long duration fires that are not being managed under a full suppression strategy and do not have 

22 an incident management team assigned. This table is updated each Friday throughout the year.

23

24 7 Day Significant Fire Potential Outlook

25 The 7-day Significant Fire Potential Outlook provides a week-long projection of fuels dryness, 

26 weather, fire potential and firefighting resources information. It will be issued daily when a 

27 Geographic Area is at Preparedness Level 2 or higher (not including support-only periods). Each 

28 Geographic Area’s Predictive Services unit will determine whether to produce a morning or 

29 afternoon routine issuance. The outlook will be produced and disseminated using the 7-day 

30 Outlook Preparation System (7day OPS). This will facilitate producing the routinely issued 

31 product as well as unscheduled updates. It will also enable the Predictive Services units to 

32 provide service backup to one another. Issuance times for each Area’s outlook can be found in 

33 the Geographic Area Mobilization Guide and/or in its National Weather Service/Predictive 

34 Services Annual Operating Plan.

35

36 All the Geographic Area outlooks will be viewable from http://psgeodata.fs.fed.us/7day/. The 

37 outlooks produced by the 11 Geographic Area Predictive Services units will be consolidated into 

38 a National 7-day Significant Fire Potential map located 

39 at: http://psgeodata.fs.fed.us/staticmap.html. 

40

41 National Wildland Significant Fire Potential Outlook

42 Monthly: Issued the first business day of the month.

43 The National Wildland Significant Fire Potential Outlook is prepared and distributed by NICC 

44 on the first business day of each month. The report consists of outlooks for the next four months, 

45 divided up as one month plus one month plus two month periods. Maps for each period display 

46 areas of below normal, normal and above normal significant fire potential. The second (one 

47 month) and third (two months) periods will also show trends of increasing/decreasing to and 

48 from above and below normal. A brief synopsis of the current and predicted national situation is 

49 included in the report. National Wildland Significant Fire Potential Outlooks will utilize 
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1 information from individual GACC Predictive Services units, as well as other sources of climate, 

2 weather and fire danger data. This product is updated and produced each month of the year as a 

3 collaborative effort by all personnel in the NICC Predictive Service unit. The outlook will be 

4 posted on the first of each month to the NICC Predictive Services webpage.

5

6 GACC Monthly Fire Potential Outlooks

7 GACC monthly are optional but strongly encouraged as they provide greater detail than the 

8 national outlook issued by NICC. GACC monthly outlooks will adhere to the following 

9 protocols:

10 • GACC and NICC outlooks must be geospatially equivalent.

11 • GACC websites are required to link to the national outlook.

12 • GACCs are required to provide draft forecast maps as well as narrative highlights 

13 (bullets) for the outlook period to NICC three business days before the end of each

14 month.

15 • GACC monthly outlooks will be issued and posted to the web on the first business day of 

16 each month. A map for the first month of the outlook period will show areas where above 

17 normal, normal and below normal significant fire potential are expected. Maps for the 

18 remaining months of the outlook will also show trends of increasing/decreasing to and 

19 from above and below normal. A discussion of fuel conditions, climate outlooks, and 

20 other pertinent information will be included in the outlooks.

21

22

23 Fuel and Fire Behavior Advisories

24 Predictive Services and Coordination staff at all levels should be involved with the issuance of 

25 any fuels/fire behavior advisories covering a large percentage of their Geographic Area(s) so 

26 they can carefully consider both the content and intended audience of the messages. When a 

27 situation arises that warrants an advisory message:

28 • Determine area of extent

29 o If local area only (single agency unit or county) – Local area should issue advisory or 

30 safety message (Use of Standard Template strongly recommended). No other GACC 

31 action needed.

32 o If geographic in scope (multiple units, counties, or significant portion of geographic 

33 area):

34  Involve and coordinate with Predictive Services unit staff to get their 

35 input/feedback.

36  Discuss message on 09:30 Coordinators call to determine if other GACCs are 

37 facing same issue.

38  Review & tailor message for content, accuracy, suitability and distribution 

39 (Predictive Services staffs at Geographic and/or National levels, as appropriate, 

40 will coordinate to ensure message is appropriate for entire area of concern).

41 • Post advisory according to protocols listed below.

42

43 Posting Protocols

44 o Use Standard Template (available from NICC).

45 o Send completed advisory to NICC who will post to national page. 

46 o Create a detailed map using available tools to draw affected area and to coordinate 

47 with neighboring units.

48 o NICC will post to a national map and archive messages.
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1 o It is recommended that URLs and email messages posted or sent out by the GACCs 

2 informing users about the advisory contain a link to the NICC Fuels/Fire Behavior 

3 web page and national map (this will inform users about other fuels/fire behavior 

4 advisories that are posted across the country).

5  GACC web pages should link to the NICC page for both advisory text and 

6 national map.

7 o GACCs will determine when the advisory message is no longer valid and contact 

8 NICC to remove the advisory link off the webpage and map.

9

10 Wildland Fire Entrapment/Fatality

11 Entrapment: A situation where personnel are unexpectedly caught in a fire behavior-related, life12 threatening position, where planned escape routes or safety zones are absent, inadequate, or have 

13 been compromised. An entrapment may or may not include deployment of a fire shelter for its 

14 intended purpose. This situation may or may not result in injury. They include “near misses.”

15

16 In the event that a wildland fire entrapment or fatality occurs, it should be reported immediately 

17 to NICC. A Wildland Fire Entrapment/Fatality Initial Report should be completed and mailed to 

18 NICC electronically or by fax machine within twenty-four (24) hours. Submit this report even if 

19 some data is missing. (See Chapter 20) Form is located at the following web 

20 site: http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/coord_forms.htm. Subsequent to the Initial Report, the 

21 investigation and review shall be conducted following agency specific policies and NWCG 

22 Guidelines.

23

24 National Fire Preparedness Plan

25 National Preparedness Levels are established by the NMAC at NIFC throughout the calendar 

26 year. Preparedness Levels are dictated by burning conditions, fire activity, and resource 

27 availability. Resource availability is the area of most concern. Situations and activities 

28 described within the Preparedness Levels consider wildland fires and prescribed fires. At any 

29 preparedness level, NMAC may request that proposed new prescribed fire (Rx) applications be 

30 curtailed to meet national resource needs for emergency operations.

31

32 Why Preparedness Levels are Established

33 The purpose of established Preparedness Levels is:

34 • To identify the level of wildland fire activity, severity, and resource commitment 

35 nationally.

36 • To identify actions to be taken by NIFC and Geographic Areas to ensure an appropriate 

37 level of preparedness/readiness for the existing and potential situation.

38 • To guide and direct Geographic Area Fire Management activities when essential to 

39 ensure national preparedness or in response to the National situation.

40

41 The NICC Coordinator will monitor the national wildland fire activity and Geographic Area 

42 Preparedness Levels and will recommend to the NMAC a National Preparedness Level. 

43 Response and support to non-fire incidents requiring a significant commitment of resources may 

44 also affect National Preparedness Levels. National Preparedness Levels will be responsive to the 

45 Homeland Security Advisory System.

46

47 National Preparedness Levels are determined from the ground up and may influence resource 

48 allocations within Geographic Areas not experiencing significant activity to ensure sufficient 

49 resources are available for the national situation.
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1 Geographic Area Preparedness Levels

2 Geographic Area Preparedness Plans should be prepared in accordance with Agency Directives. 

3 Copies of Geographic Area Plans should be forwarded to NICC.

4

5 Preparedness Level Descriptions

6 Preparedness Level 1

7 Description: Minimal large fire activity nationally. Most Geographic Areas have low to moderate 

8 fire danger. There is little or no commitment of National Resources.

9 • Management Direction/Consideration:

10 Agency/Geographic Areas will determine appropriate actions.

11 Responsibility:

12 Agency Administrators within Geographic Areas.

13

14 Preparedness Level 2

15 Description: Wildland fire activity is increasing, and large fires are occurring in one (1) or more 

16 Geographic Areas. Minimal mobilization of resources from other Geographic Areas is occurring. There 

17 is moderate commitment of National Resources with the potential to mobilize additional resources from 

18 other Geographic Areas. Significant fire potential is high or becoming high over the next seven (7) days 

19 in at least two (2) Geographic Areas.

20 • Management Direction/Consideration:

21 Agency/Geographic Areas will determine appropriate actions. 

22 Responsibility:

23 Agency Administrators within Geographic Areas.

24 • Management Direction/Consideration:

25 Daily morning briefings conducted for the NIFC Directorate.

26 Responsibility:

27 NICC Coordinator.

28 • Management Direction/Consideration:

29 Monitor Geographic Area wildland and prescribed fire status, resource commitments, and 

30 preparedness levels.

31 Responsibility:

32 NICC Coordinator, Geographic Area Coordinators.

33

34 Preparedness Level 3

35 Description: Wildland fire activity is occurring in two (2) or more Geographic Areas that requires or 

36 may require a significant commitment of National Resources. Additional resources are being ordered and 

37 mobilized through NICC. Type 1 and 2 IMTs are committed in two (2) or more Geographic Areas and 

38 Type 1 and Type 2IA crew commitment nationally is at 50%. Significant fire potential is high or 

39 becoming high over the next seven (7) days in at least three (3) Geographic Areas.

40

41 • Management Direction/Consideration: Incident strategies must consider the short and 

42 long term resource requirements for all new and existing wildland fires (planned and 

43 unplanned), to ensure efficient resource utilization for identified priorities. 

44

45 Responsibility:

46 Agency Administrators within Geographic Areas.

47 • Management Direction/Consideration:

48 Ensure agency fire qualified personnel are available for fire assignments.

49 Responsibility:

50 Agency Administrators within Geographic Areas.
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1 • Management Direction/Consideration:

2 Daily morning briefings conducted for the NIFC Directorate.

3 Responsibility:

4 NICC Coordinator.

5 • Management Direction/Consideration:

6 Coordinate the prepositioning of National Resources, as appropriate.

7 Responsibility:

8 NICC Coordinator.

9 • Management Direction/Consideration:

10 Consider requesting Severity Funds to strengthen fire preparedness capability (scarce 

11 National Resources).

12 Responsibility:

13 NICC Coordinator.

14 • Management Direction/Consideration:

15 Assess resource availability from Canada.

16 Responsibility:

17 NMAC.

18 • Management Direction/Consideration:

19 Monitor critical Fire Cache Supply Inventories and provide appropriate direction to 

20 Geographic Areas.

21 Responsibility:

22 NMAC.

23 • Management Direction/Consideration:

24 Geographic Areas provide NICC with timely intelligence on existing and emerging 

25 situations.

26 Responsibility:

27 Geographic Area Coordinators.

28 • Management Direction/Consideration:

29 OAS and FS Aviation inspect all Type 1 and Type 2 Helicopters.

30 Responsibility:

31 National Aviation Officer, FS, and Director, OAS.

32 • Management Direction/Consideration:

33 Advise the military of the need for a Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO) to be assigned 

34 to NIFC.

35 Responsibility:

36 NICC Coordinator.

37 • Management Direction/Consideration:

38 Evaluate the need to activate the National Interagency Support Cache Coordinator at 

39 NICC.

40 Responsibility:

41 NICC Coordinator and National Interagency Support Cache Managers.

42

43

44 Preparedness Level 4

45

46 Type 1 and 2 IMTs are committed in three (3) or more Geographic Areas. Competition exists for 

47 resources between Geographic Areas. Nationally, 60% of Type 1 and 2IA crews are committed. Three 

48 (3) or more Geographic Areas have reached drawdown on tactical resources. Significant fire potential is 
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1 high or becoming high over the next seven (7) days in at least three (3) Geographic Areas and ignition 

2 triggering events are likely in at least two (2) Geographic Areas.

3 Description: 

4 • Management Direction/Consideration:

5 Establish MAC Group at NIFC and conduct MAC Group Meetings daily.

6 Responsibility:

7 NMAC.

8

9 • Management Direction/Consideration:

10 Prescribed fire application can be continued or be initiated if the proposed action is 

11 approved by an agency at the Regional or State Office level. This approval must be 

12 based on an assessment of risk, impacts of the proposed actions on Area resources and 

13 activities, and include feedback from the GMAC. The GMAC provides information or 

14 perspectives to agencies wishing to proceed with or implement a prescribed fire 

15 application. The final decision to implement resides with the implementing agency.

16

17 Agencies wishing to proceed with an incident strategy other than full suppression will 

18 consult with GMAC. The final decision to implement resides with the implementing 

19 agency.

20

21 If the agency decides to implement, incident strategies must consider the short and long 

22 term resource requirements for all new and existing wildland fires (planned and 

23 unplanned) to ensure efficient resource utilization for identified priorities. 

24

25 Responsibility:

26 Agency Administrators and Regional and State Offices.

27

28 • Management Direction/Consideration:

29 Establish IR Coordinator position at NICC, as appropriate.

30 Responsibility:

31 NICC Coordinator.

32 • Management Direction/Consideration:

33 Allocate/preposition National Resources.

34 Responsibility:

35 NMAC.

36 • Management Direction/Consideration:

37 Train additional emergency firefighters as may be appropriate.

38 Responsibility: Agency Administrators within Geographic Areas.

39 • Management Direction/Consideration:

40 Coordinate “off-site” training of emergency firefighters with Geographic Areas.

41 Responsibility:

42 NMAC Coordinator.

43 • Management Direction/Consideration:

44 Encourage: (1) Assignment of Communications Frequency Managers and Aviation 

45 Specialists to all complex multiple incidents; and (2) Activation of MAC Group as may 

46 be appropriate.

47 Responsibility:

48 Agency Administrators within Geographic Areas.

49 • Management Direction/Consideration:
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1 Geographic Areas provide NICC with fire priorities and other pertinent information at 

2 [0300 and 1700 daily].

3 Responsibility:

4 Agency Administrators within Geographic Areas.

5 • Management Direction/Consideration:

6 Implement Military Training Plan. Assemble Training Cadre for training military.

7 Responsibility:

8 NMAC Coordinator.

9 • Management Direction/Consideration:

10 OAS and FS Aviation contract, award, and inspect additional CWN Type 1 and Type 2 

11 Helicopters.

12 Responsibility:

13 National Aviation Officer, FS. 

14 • Management Direction/Consideration:

15 Activate the National Interagency Aviation Coordinator position.

16 Responsibility:

17 National Agency Aviation Offices – FS, BLM, and OAS.

18 • Management Direction/Consideration:

19 Activate the National Interagency Support Cache Coordinator position at NICC.

20 Responsibility:

21 NICC Coordinator.

22

23 Preparedness Level 5

24

25 Wildland fire or other incidents nationally have the potential to exhaust all agency fire resources. Eighty 

26 percent (80%) of Type 1 and Type 2IA crews are committed, as well as the majority of other National 

27 Resources. Significant fire potential is likely to remain high in at least three (3) Geographic Areas with 

28 no indication of improvement in the next seven (7) days.

29

30 Description: 

31 • Management Direction/Consideration:

32 Continue with National Preparedness Level 4 activities.

33 Responsibility:

34 NMAC Coordinator.

35 • Management Direction/Consideration:

36 Request Canadian Liaison for the NMAC.

37 Responsibility:

38 NMAC Coordinator.

39 • Management Direction/Consideration:

40 Access the need for International assistance.

41 Responsibility:

42 NMAC.

43 • Management Direction/Consideration:

44 Add Coordinator position at NICC to coordinate military mobilizations.

45 Responsibility:

46 NMAC Coordinator.

47 • Management Direction/Consideration:

48 Rx applications can be initiated or continued if the proposed action is approved by an 

49 agency at the Regional or State Office level and local resources are available to carry out 
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1 the application without additional outside resource needs. This approval must be based 

2 on an assessment of risk, impacts of the proposed actions on Area resources and 

3 activities, and include feedback from the GMAC. The GMAC provides information or 

4 perspectives to agencies wishing to proceed with or implement a Rx application. 

5

6 • For Rx applications to be initiated or continued that requires additional support of 

7 resources from outside the local unit or require resource ordering of an IMT or WFMT, a 

8 National MAC representative must assess risk and impacts of the proposed action and 

9 present to NMAC for review prior to proceeding. The final decision to implement 

10 resides with the implementing agency.

11

12 • Agencies wishing to proceed with an incident strategy other than full suppression will 

13 consult with GMAC and their Geographic Area NMAC Representative. The final 

14 decision to implement resides with the implementing agency.

15

16 • If the agency decides to implement, incident strategies must consider the short and long 

17 term resource requirements for all new and existing wildland fires (planned and 

18 unplanned) to ensure efficient resource utilization for identified priorities.

19

20 Responsibility:

21 Agency Administrators, Regional and State Office Fire Staff, NIFC Staff, and NMAC.

22 • Management Direction/Consideration:

23 Prepare Geographic Area evaluation/assessment of current and projected fire situation 

24 when requested by the NMAC.

25 Responsibility:

26 GMACs.

27 • Management Direction/Consideration:

28 When requested by the NMAC, make available and incorporate project equipment into 

29 the NFES Fire Cache System.

30 Responsibility:

31 GMACs.

32

33 Preparedness Level 5 to 4

34 Description: Competition for resources has significantly decreased. No critical fire weather is forecasted 

35 for the next three (3) to five (5) days.

36

37 Preparedness Level 4 to 3

38 Description: Significant demobilization is occurring. Crews are being released daily and sent to home 

39 units. Fifty percent (50%) of total crew capability is available for new fires. All ground DoD resources 

40 have been released. Moderating conditions are forecasted for the next twenty four (24) hours, and higher 

41 humidity and lower temperatures are forecasted for the major fire areas.

42

43 Preparedness Level 3 to 2

44 Description: The majority of large fires are contained. Initial attack resources are again available. 

45 Geographic Area Crew availability is at or above the 50% level. There is no competition for resources 

46 between Geographic Areas. Large fire areas are expected to receive precipitation, with associated higher 

47 humidity and lower temperatures.

48

49

50
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1 National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) Decisions

2 All NMAC Decisions affecting Geographic Areas and/or providing management guidance will 

3 be documented on the NICC web page, located at the following web 

4 site: http://www.nifc.gov/news/nmac2/index.html. Additional information may be required 

5 from Geographic Areas and Coordinating Groups in order to effectively develop strategy.

6

7 Follow-Up Evaluation

8 The NMAC Coordinator will document decisions and their results and will report to the NMAC 

9 during subsequent meetings.

10

11 Mobilization Procedures for Military Assets 

12 It is advisable that units and field level users intending to order and utilize military resources 

13 obtain copies of the Military Use Handbook, NFES 002175, located at the following web site: 

14 http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/intelligence/military/Military_Use_Handbook_2006_2.pd

15 f. The short term use of trained DOD assets should be considered until civilian or wildland fire 

16 agency resources become available to replace DOD assets. For long term use/assignments, the 

17 following process will be followed:

18

19 Established Resource Ordering Process

20 The established resource ordering process will be utilized, including standard resource order 

21 format.

22 • NICC will determine if all available civilian resources are committed.

23 • The Resource Order will be passed back to the Geographic Area indicating that military 

24 assets are the only available resources and estimated time frames for delivery.

25 • The Resource Order will be passed back from the Geographic Area to the ordering unit 

26 dispatch center, indicating military assets are the only available resources and estimated 

27 timeframes for delivery.

28 • The Resource Order will be passed back from the ordering unit dispatch center to the 

29 incident indicating military assets are the only available resource and estimate timeframes 

30 for delivery. It may be necessary for the unit dispatcher to redeploy civilian crews to 

31 insure military units are kept intact by deploying a minimum of one (1) battalion to the 

32 same incident.

33 • The incident must reorder the military assets on a Resource Order in the following 

34 manner:

35 o Crews: Will be ordered by battalion (25 crews). Each battalion will have one (1) “C” 

36 request number. Each battalion will initially be deployed to the same incident.

37 o Each Resource Order for crews will be accompanied by “O” requests for:

38  One (1) Battalion Military Liaison (BNML).

39  One (1) Deputy BNML.

40  Four (4) Strike Team Leaders – Military (STLM).

41  Twenty-eight (28) Military Crew Advisors (MCAD) (Minimum Crew Boss 

42 qualified). 

43 Overhead personnel will remain committed throughout the assignment (30–33 days).

44 • 00The Resource Order will then be passed from the incident through established ordering 

45 channels to NICC. NICC will certify no civilian assets are available, and then forward 

46 the Resource Order to the appropriate Continental United States Military Headquarters.

47 • NICC will provide the following items:

48 o Air transportation, if needed, from installation to the jetport closest to the incident.
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1 o Five (5) kits of programmable handheld radios, which will be mobilized with the 

2 battalion.

3 • The incident, on a separate request number, must order enough support equipment, 

4 caterers, showers, transportation, and hand tools to equip the military (500-600 

5 firefighters and support personnel). The incident will need to supply diesel fuel for 

6 ground vehicles, and fuel for Aviation assets. All firefighting personnel will come 

7 equipped with PPE.

8 o Aviation: Aviation support will be ordered by required missions. It should be 

9 noted that military Aviation resources, when compared to civilian resources, are 

10 restricted in mission capability. 

11

12 Each group of missions will have its own “A” request number. Each Resource Order 

13 will specify the following information:

14  Pounds of external cargo per day.

15  Number of passengers (PAX) per day.

16  Hours of water bucket missions per day.

17  Pounds of internal cargo per day.

18  Estimation of aircraft needed.

19  Aviation communication needs.

20 o Helicopter Modules/Managers

21  Refer to Military Use Handbook, NFES 002175, July 2006, Chapter 70.4.1.

22 o Vehicles: Vehicles will be ordered by required missions. Each group of missions 

23 will have its own “E” request number. 

24 Each Resource Order will specify the following information:

25  Number of passengers per day.

26  Pounds of cargo per day.

27

28 Civilian Support

29 All other civilian support requested specifically by the military at the incident will follow the 

30 established ordering procedures.

31

32 Demobilization Procedures

33 Procedures will be reversed. However, a lead time of seventy-two (72) hours will be needed to 

34 release military firefighters. NICC will release assets to the military and normally provide air 

35 transport from the nearest airport. The incident should be prepared to provide ground 

36 transportation to the airport. All tools, PPE, and other firefighting issued equipment need to be 

37 collected at the incident prior to demobilization.

38

39 International Operations

40 Canada Support

41 Mobilizations involving the United States of America (USA) and Canada are governed and 

42 directed by the diplomatic note, Reciprocal Forest Fire Fighting Arrangement Operational 

43 Guidelines, and by local initial attack agreements. Requests to Canadian agencies will normally 

44 be made after USA resources are depleted, shortages are projected, or reasonable timeframes 

45 cannot be met. All requests for use of Canadian Resources must be ordered through NICC, 

46 except for local mutual aid that does not include provisions for any reimbursement. The USA 

47 may request airtankers from Canada only after all available contract, add-on, and MAFFS 

48 aircraft have been mobilized. The USA may request helicopters from Canada after all available 

49 contract and CWN helicopters have been mobilized.
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1 Australia and New Zealand Support

2 Mobilizations involving the United States, Australia, and New Zealand are coordinated through 

3 NICC, and are defined in the Wildfire Arrangements between the Department of the Interior and 

4 Department of Agriculture of the United States and the Australian and New Zealand 

5 Participating Agencies and in the Annual Operating Plan for these Arrangements. Request to 

6 Australian and New Zealand Participating Agencies will normally be made after USA resources 

7 are depleted, shortages are projected, or reasonable timeframes cannot be met.

8

9 Mexico Support

10 Mobilizations involving the United States and Mexico for fires within ten (10) miles either side 

11 of the U.S. – Mexico border are defined in the Wildfire Protection Agreement between the 

12 Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture of the United States and the 

13 Secretariat of Environment, Natural Resources, and Fisheries of the United Mexican States for 

14 the Common Border.

15

16 Mobilizing USA resources for suppression assistance within Mexico beyond the ten (10) mile 

17 zone must be approved and coordinated by NICC, be authorized for reimbursement by the U.S. 

18 Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, and be received 

19 by NICC through a request from the U.S. Forest Service’s Disaster Assistance Support Program. 

20 (See Chapter 10)

21

22 Other Nations Support for Large Scale Mobilizations

23 Large scale mobilizations for reimbursable direct support to disasters (fires or all-hazard) in 

24 other nations are based on requests received through the Forest Service International Program’s 

25 Disaster Assistance Support Program (DASP). DASP responds to requests from the U.S. 

26 Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). OFDA 

27 works closely with U.S. Ambassadors in foreign countries, who must determine if an incident in 

28 a foreign country warrants U.S. involvement. If the Ambassador does feel the incident is beyond 

29 the capability of the affected government, the affected government has requested the assistance, 

30 and it is in the best interest of the U.S. Government to assist, the Ambassador can “declare” a 

31 disaster. That declaration is the activation mechanism for U.S. support. If that support would 

32 include resources available through the land management agencies, OFDA would go to DASP, 

33 who would place requests through NICC.

34

35 Small scale requests for disaster assistance or technical assistance are coordinated directly by 

36 DASP through the home units of the requested individuals.

37

38 More information concerning the mission of OFDA and how it organizes and responds to 

39 international disasters can be found in OFDA’s Field Operations Guide for Disaster Assessment 

40 and Response (FOG). The FOG can be located at the following web site:

41

42 http://transition.usaid.gov/policy/ads/200/fog_v3.pdf

43 More information on DASP is located at: http://www.fs.fed.us/global.

44

45

46

47

48

49
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1 Dispatch Forms

2

3 Resource Order Form 

4

5 Mobile Food and Shower Service Request Form 

6

7 Passenger and Cargo Manifest Form 

8

9 Aircraft Flight Request/Schedule Form 

10

11 Infrared Aircraft Scanner Request Form 

12

13 FAA Temporary Tower Request Form 

14

15 Preparedness/Detail Request Form 

16

17 Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) Form 

18

19 Monthly Wildland Fire Weather/Fire Danger Outlook Form 

20

21 Wildland Fire Entrapment/Fatality Form 

22

23 Documentation of Length of Assignment Extension Requirements Form 

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

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:ll DATE/TIME ::; 1---------- " z ffi 0 S OESCRIPliVE lOCATlONIRESPONSE AREA 6. SEC. RhG Base MOM 8. INCIOENT BASE/PHONE NUMBER 9 JURIS

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ci RESOURCE ORDER 2. INCIDENT/PROJECT NAME 3. INCIDENT /PROJECT ORDER NUMBER 4. OFFIC

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12. Ordered 7: Q Needed Deliver y;:; 

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1 MOBILE FOOD & SHOWER SERVICE REQUEST FORM

2

3 Incident Name: Financial Code:

4

5 Resource Order #: Food Service Request E#:___________ 

6 Shower Unit Request E#:___________ 

7 I. FOOD SERVICE: Requested Date, Time, Meal Types, and Number of Meals

8

9 1. Date of first meal: Time of first meal:

10

11 2. Estimated number for the first three meals:

12

1st 13 meal: [ ] Hot Breakfast [ ] Sack Lunch [ ] Dinner

2nd 14 meal: [ ] Hot Breakfast [ ] Sack Lunch [ ] Dinner

3rd 15 meal: [ ] Hot Breakfast [ ] Sack Lunch [ ] Dinner

16

17 This Block for National Interagency Coordination Center Use Only.

18 Actual agreed upon Date/Time first meals are to be served: Date: Time: 

19 (Minimum guaranteed payment is based on these estimates, see Section G.2.2):

 1st 20 meal: [ ] Hot Breakfast [ ] Sack Lunches [ ] Dinner

 2nd 21 meal: [ ] Hot Breakfast [ ] Sack Lunches [ ] Dinner

3rd 22 meal: [ ] Hot Breakfast [ ] Sack Lunches [ ] Dinner

23

24

25 II. Location

26

27 Reporting location:

28

29 Contact person at the Incident:

30

31 III. Additional Information

32

33 Spike Camps: Yes No Unknown 

34

35 Estimated Duration of Incident____________ Estimated Personnel at Peak____________

36

37 Dispatch Contact: Telephone Number:

38

39 IV. SHOWER SERVICE: Requested Date and Time Mobile Shower Unit is needed

40

41 Date Requested_______________ Time Requested_______________

42

43 Mobile Shower Unit type ordered: Large (12+ stalls) [___] Small (4-11 stalls) [___ ]

44

45

46 This Block for National Interagency Coordination Center Use Only.

47

48 Actual agreed upon Date/Time Mobile Shower Unit to be operational: Date: Time:

49

50 National Interagency Coordination Center – 208-387-5400
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Passenger and Cargo Manifest Form 

STANDARD FORM 245 (6-77) 1 1 

f PAGE 

~';~"= ~16 PASSENGER AND CARGO MANIFEST NO. OF PASSENGERS 

USDA MP9400.51B ON THIS PAGE OF 

ORDERING UNIT PROJECT NAME PROJECT NO 

NAME OF CARRIER MODE OF TRANSPORTATION & 10. NO. PILOT OR DRIVER 

CHIEF OF PARTY REPORT TO IF' DELAYED. CONTACT 

DEPARTURE INTERMEDIATE STOPS DESTINATION 

PLACE ETD ETA PLACE ETD ETA PLACE 

PASSENGER AND OR CARGO NAME M F PASSENGER CARGO DUTY ASGMT IF APPLICABLE HOME UNIT 

WEIGHT WEIGHT 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8 . 

9. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

15. 

16. 

17. 

18. 

19. 

20. 

21. 

22. 

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE DATE 

245-101 
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United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management AIRCRAFT FLIGHT REQUEST/SCHEDULE Change#: 6. Aircraft In

FAAN#: 1. Initial request information I Initial DatefTime: I To/From: I Phone Number: I Cost-Accounting Management Code(s): Billee Code I Flight Sched

(OAS A/C only): . No. 

Color: Check one: _Point-to-Point _ Mission Flight Desired AJC Type:_Helicopter _Airplane Mission Objective/Special Needs: Vendor: Phone No.: Pilot(s): 2. Passenger/Cargo lnfonmation- Indicate Chief of Party with an asterisk . ) Name/Type of Cargo Project Return (last name, initial) Order/Request to Name/Type of Cargo (last name, initial) LBS orCU ft Project Order/Request No. D

A

No. 

3. Flight Itinerary (For Mission-Type Flights, Provide Points of Departure/Arrival and Attach Map with Detailed Flight Route and Known 

DEPART WITH I DEPART FROM I Erroute I ARRIVE AT I DROP OFF I Key Points 

Date I No. I Lbs I Airport/ I ETD I ATD I ETE I Airport/ I ETA I ATA I No. I Lbs I Drop-Off Points, Refueling Stops. Flig

PAX Place Place PAX Check-ons, P1ckup Poonls 

4. Flight Following: 

FAA IFR Satellite 

:FAA VFR w/ check-in every 

_Minutes to_ FAA or_ Agency 

_Agency VFT with check-in via 

radio every_ Minutes 

Frequencies: 

+ 

+ + + 

+ + 

+ + 

5. Method of Resource Tracking: 

Phone Radio 

: To Scheduling Dispatcher@ 

_ Prior to Takeoff _Each Stop En route 

Arrival at Destination 

:To: __ @ __ 

(Other Office) (Phone Number) 

7. Administrative 

Type of Payment Document: 

OAS-23 or OAS 2 

- FS 6500-122 

Other: 

Route Document To: 

9.Cfose-out 

Closed by: 

8. Revi

_ Haza_ Dispa_Other

D
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Infrared Aircraft Scanner Request Form 

INFRARED AIRCRAFT SCANNER REQUEST 

Incident# & Project#: BLM#: A# 

Incident Name: DatefTime: 

OrderinQ Unit: Telephone#: 

Local Dispatch: Telephone#: 

GACC: Telephone#: 

NationaiiR Coord: Telephone#: (208) 387-5381 

FAX# 

Cell # (208) 859-4475 

ReQional IR Coor: Telephone#: ( ) 

FAX#: ( ) 

Cell # ( ) 

IR Interpreter Ordered: L YES I L JNO Telephone# ( ) 

IR Interpreter Assigned: Cell # ( ) 

Location: Motel Motel# ( ) 

Office or ICP FAX# ( ) 

SITL Name and Location: Telephone#: ( ) 

Incident Elevation (AVG): Feet MSL I Approximate Size: Acres 

Weather Over The Incident: 

Delivery Point: I Alt. Delivery PI: 

Delivery type: 0 Land Aircraft I 0 Air Drop I 0 Scanned file (give email address 

or ftp site in box below) 

Delivery time: 

Delivery point weather: 

Rad1o Frequenc1es 

Local admin. Unit Tx: Mhz Tone: Rx: Mhz Tone: 

Alternative F req Tx: Mhz Tone: Rx: Mhz Tone: 

Air Tactical Group Supervisor Tx: Mhz Tone: Rx: Mhz Tone: 

nautical miles 

Mission Objective and Description: 

LATITUDE/LONGITUDE INFORMATION NEEDED FOR EACH MISSION 

Mapping Block 

NORTH 

SOUTH 

north 

west east 

~T tQ."''I.t. ~ 

'>:' 1, ~ 

EAST "' ( ....... .. ""'' 

WEST south 
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FAA Temporary Tower Request Form

TEMPORARY TOWER REQUEST FORM

(Note - this form should be used in conjunction with the checklists located in Chapter 11 of the Interagency 

Airspace Coordination Guide (www.fs.fed.us/r6/fire/aviation/airspace)

Please attach this form to the Resource Order and forward both forms to the appropriate FAA Regional 

Operations Center (ROC), through established ordering channels.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

Incident Name ________________________ Management/Fiscal Code ____________________

Resource Order Number ________________ Request Number ________ Date_________________

II. POINTS OF CONTACT

Name/Agency Telephone 

Ordering Unit __________________________________ ________________________

Air Ops/Air Support _____________________________ ________________________

Local or Expanded Dispatch _______________________ ________________________

Geographic Area Coordination Ctr__________________ ________________________

National Interagency Coordination Ctr_______________ ________________________

FAA POC at ROC ____________________________ ________________________

Name / Phone Number of Airport Owner / Operator ___________________________________

Has the Airport Owner been notified? YES NO

Requested Operational Hours: ____________________________

Estimated Length of Duration: ____________________________

III. SUPPORT INFORMATION

Closest City/Town ____________________________________ State ___________________

Where is the proposed location of the temporary tower (Select one or explain):

Airport Name & FAA Code__________________________ Helibase_______________

Incident Command Post ___________________________ Other__________________

Is a facility available on site for use as a tower (Select one or explain)?

FBO Site/Room rental/etc__________________ Rental Trailer ____________________

Facility to be built on site___________________ Other __________________________

Conditions to expect for overnight at site: Camp ________________ Hotel _________________
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Is a vehicle (Gov’t or rental) available for tower personnel? YES NO

Please attach detailed driving directions to the reporting site 

Note: Road closures, hazardous conditions, easiest route of travel, etc

IV. EQUIPMENT SURVEY - Refer to Chapter 11 checklist / Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide

What equipment do you currently have (radios, etc) for use by tower personnel?

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

What equipment do you need? (radios, etc)

______________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Have you completed an inventory of equipment? 

_____________________________________________________________________________
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Preparedness/Detail Request Form
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Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) Form

INCIDENT STATUS SUMMARY (ICS-209)

1: Date 2: Time 3: Initial | Update | Final

 | | 

4: Incident Number 5: Incident Name

6: Incident 

Kind/Strategy

7: Start 

Date Time

8: 

Cause

9: Incident 

Commander

10: Incident Command 

Organization 11: State-Unit

12: County 13: Latitude and Longitude

Lat: 

Long: 

Ownership at Origin:

14: Short Location Description (in reference to nearest town):

15: 

Size/Area

Involved

16: % 

Contained or 

MMA

17: Expected 

Containment Date:

18: Line to 

Build

19: Estimated Costs 

to Date

20: Declared Controlled

Date: 

Time:

21: Injuries this

Reporting Period: 

22: Injuries

to Date: 

23: Fatalities 24: Structure Information

Type of Structure # Threatened # Damaged # Destroyed

25: Threat to Human Life/Safety:

Evacuation(s) in progress ----

No evacuation(s) imminent --

Potential future threat --------

No likely threat ---------------

Residence

Commercial Property

Outbuilding/Other

26: Projected incident movement/spread in 12, 24, 48 and 72 hour time frames: 

12 hours:

24 hours: 

48 hours: 

72 hours: 

27: Values at Risk: include communities, critical infrastructure, natural and cultural resources in 12, 24, 48 and

 72 hour time frames: 

12 hours:

24 hours: 

48 hours:

72 hours:

28: Critical Resource Needs (amount, type, kind, and number of operational periods in priority order in 12, 24, 

 48 and 72 hour time frames): ex. 3 CRW1 (4); 1 HEL1 (5); 

12 hours

24 hours:

48 hours:

72 hours:
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29: Major problems and concerns (control problems, social/political/economic concerns or impacts, etc.) Relate 

critical resources needs identified above to the Incident Action Plan.

30: Observed Weather for current operational period:

Wind Direction: Wind Speed (mph): Peak Gusts: 

Max. Temperature: Min. Relative Humidity:

31: Fuels/Materials Involved: A drop down box with the 13 Fire Behavior Fuel Models has been added. The 

incident would select the predominant fuel model with the option to include additional fuels information in the text 

box. 

32: Today's observed fire behavior (leave blank for non-fire events):

33: Significant events today (closures, evacuations, significant progress made, etc.):

34: Forecasted Weather for next operational period:

Wind Speed (mph): Temperature:

Wind Direction: Relative Humidity:

35: Estimated Control

Date and Time:

36: Projected Final Size: 37: Estimated Final Cost:

38: Actions planned for next operational period:

39: For fire incidents, describe resistance to control in terms of:

1. Growth Potential -

2. Difficulty of Terrain -

40: Given the current constraints, when will the chosen management strategy succeed?

41: Projected demobilization start date: 

42: Remarks:

43: Committed Resources

Agency

CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS DOZR WTDR OVHD Camp

Crews

Total

Personnel SR ST SR ST SR SR SR SR ST SR ST SR SR

Total

44: Cooperating and Assisting Agencies Not Listed Above:

Approval Information

45: Prepared by: 46: Approved by: 47: Sent to: By: 

Date: Time: 
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Monthly Wildland Fire Weather/Fire Danger Outlook Form

MONTHLY WILDLAND FIRE WEATHER/FIRE DANGER OUTLOOK

1. Reporting Unit: _______________________________________________________

2. Date: ____________________________

3. Potential for Serious/Critical Fire Problems:

This Coming Month Below Normal Normal Above Normal

This Season Below Normal Normal Above Normal

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________

4. Fire Weather Outlook: (Addresses the following factors)

Drought Conditions: ________________________________________________________

Precipitation Anomalies and Outlook: _________________________________________

Temperature Anomalies and Outlook: _________________________________________

5. Fuels:

Fine – Grass Stage Green Cured

New Growth Sparse Normal Above Normal

Live Fuel Moisture (sage, deciduous, conifer): ___________________________________

1000 Hour Dead Fuel Moisture: _______________________________________________

Normal/Average Fuel Moisture for this Time of Year: ____________________________

6. Average Fire Occurrence/Acres Burned (to date, 5 year average): 

______________________________________________________________________________

7. Actual Occurrence/Acres Burned (to date, this year): ______________________________

8 Written Summary (The text from this summary will be used in the National Wildland Fire 

Outlook). (Attach to this form.)

9. Fire Outlook Map (Attach to this form.)

A Geographic Area outline map showing Areas of below normal, normal, and above normal fire 

potential shall be submitted, along with the Monthly Fire Weather/Fire Danger Outlook Report. 

The map template can be found at:

http://www.nifc.gov/news/intell_predserv_forms/national_map.html
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Wildland Fire Entrapment/Fatality Initial Report Form
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Page 2 of2 

3. Fire-Related Information 

• Fuel mcxlel, ___ _ • I nd dent management type at the time of the 1 nd denVacd dent: 

• Tempe~a~ure ___ RH ___ Wlnd ___ mph (circle one) 4 

• Topography __________ _ • Urban/wildland Intermix? ................................ o Yes o No 

Slope ___ % • cause of fire: o Natural o Incendiary o Acddental 

• Are stte at the time of the lnddenVacddent. ___ acres a Unknown 

4. Entrapment Information 

A sitUation whe1e persmnel .:re unecp«tEd~ caught 1n a ftre-b2ha\1or-related, llfe-thrtatEfllng p:~ ltlm whe1e escape routES or ~ zmiS are absent, lna:Jequate, or ha-.~b62n compraniSI:.<I. An en~102nt ma-j rx may n« Include dipl0'1ment of a ftfeShelter. N)te: Engln? and dmr bumO'olJSalso constltu02 enr4)f0if'IIS. 

• B~efdescrlptlon of the acddent'-----------·------·------·----

lnttap1nent Oeso1ptfon • Fire shelter was available, but not used ............. 0 Yes 0 No 

• Person trapped 0 With flre shelter 0 ~h tK flre shelter Personal Prottdl\oe Equlprnent Und 

• Burns/smoke Injuries 1 ncuned while 

In flre shelter ......................................................... 0 ~s 0 No 

• Burns/smoke Injuries 1 ncurred while 

Fire shelter ............... 0 ~s 0 No Gloves .... 0 ~s 0 No 

Protectl\~ pants ....... 0 ~s 0 No Boots ....... 0 ~s 0 No 

esGLplng enrapment ............................................ 0 ~s 0 No Protectl\~ shiK ......... 0 ~s 0 No Goggles .. 0 ~s 0 No 

• Burns/smoke Injuries 1 ncurred while 

fighting flre ............................................................ 0 ~s 0 No 

Face/neck protection 0 ~s 0 No Hardhat .. 0 ~s 0 No 

• Fire shelter performed satlsfaao~ly .................... 0 ~s 0 No 

NFES NO. 0869 Rt i~ 2/01) PMS NO. 40 5·1 
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Documentation of Length of Assignment Extension Requirements Form

Resource Extension Request Form

RESOURCE and INCIDENT INFORMATION:

Resource Name:

Incident Name: _________ Incident #: Request #: ____

Position on Incident:

EXTENSION INFORMATION:

Prior to any extension consider the health, readiness and capability of the resource. The health and safety

of incident personnel and resources will not be compromised under any circumstances.

Length of Extension and last work day:

Justification (Select from the list below):

Life and property are imminently threatened,

Suppression objectives are close to being met, or

Replacement resources are unavailable or have not yet arrived.

REQUESTED BY* :

Incident Supervisor: _________________________________ Incident Position: ____________________________

1) Resource or Resource Supervisor: _________________________________________________________________

2) Incident Commander or Deputy: __________________________________________________________________

3) Host GACC Coordinator on Duty: __________________________________________________________________

4) Home Unit Supervisor: __________________________________________________________________________

5) Sending GACC Coordinator on Duty: _______________________________________________________________

6) NICC (only if National Resource): __________________________________________________________________

*Signatures should be gathered in the order they are numbered above

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1 CHAPTER 30

2 ORGANIZATION

3

4 National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) Organization

During National Preparedness Levels 4 and 5, the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group

(NMAC) is activated and twice daily briefings are conducted to establish national priorities and 

provide national leadership and direction to wildland fire activities

John 

Glenn 

BLM

Lyle 

Carlile

BIA

Steve

Gage

FS

Bill 

Kaage 

NPS

John 

Segar

FWS

Dan 

Smith

NASF

Aitor 

Bidaburu

FEMA

Susie Stingley-Russell

NMAC Group Coordinator

National Interagency

Coordination Center

5 NIFC Directors’ Delegations

6 The FS, BLM, BIA, NPS, FWS, NASF, and FEMA Directors at NIFC have written delegated 

7 authority from their respective agency heads to:

8

9 Represent their agency on all matters related to wildland fire operations. This includes 

10 membership on the NMAC, determining national priorities, and allocating/reallocating incident 

11 resources.

12

13 Multi-Agency Coordinating Groups (MAC) Organization

14 Multi-Agency Coordinating Groups (MAC) at the National and Geographic Area level should be 

15 activated in accordance with Preparedness Levels found in the National or Geographic Area 

16 Mobilization Guides. As the number and complexity of wildland fires increase, involvement 

17 and/or impact on agencies increase, and competition for resources increase, it becomes necessary 

18 to expand the normal coordination system to ensure efficient use of critical and National 

19 Resources. There may be a need for Geographic Areas to activate their MAC Groups when the 

20 National Preparedness Level is at 5, enabling Geographic Area response to requests and direction 

21 from the NMAC.

22

23

24

25
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1

2 • Determine and set National priorities.

3 • Direct, control, allocate or reallocate resources among or between Geographic Areas to

4 meet NMAC priorities.

5 • Provide policy modification and direction for procedures, standards, and methods.

6 • Coordinate information and situation assessments between agencies and publics.

7

8 Responsibilities of GMACs

9

10 • Determine and set Geographic Area priorities.

11 • Acquire, allocate, and reallocate resources.

12 • Issue coordinated Situation Assessment Statements.

13

14 Incident Support Organization (ISO)

15 Agency Administrators are responsible for emergency operations. They provide general 

16 guidance and interact with the MAC Group. Typically, some or all of their responsibilities are 

17 delegated to personnel who can devote more complete attention to the situation. Often, the unit 

18 Fire Management Officer (FMO) has responsibility for the Incident Support Organization 

19 (ISO) and as a representative on the local MAC Group. Routine initial attack and other dispatch 

20 functions continue, but are separated from the ISO. Each office shall maintain a Dispatch 

21 Operating Plan, which will include authorities, roles, and responsibilities for Expanded Dispatch 

22 personnel, procedures for routine and emergency operations, the resource order process, job aids, 

23 and references for the integration of Buying Teams and sources of supply.

24

25 The ISO works to provide logistical support to the host agency and the incident(s). The ISO is 

26 implemented to address the increased business volume and to supplement established 

27 organizations. Staffing positions in an ISO are to be based on need rather than a preconceived 

28 organizational chart.

29

30 The ISO reports to the Agency Administrator and is composed of functional branches: 

31 Expanded Dispatch, Technical Support, and Administrative Support. The functional branches 

32 coordinate and cooperate to support the host agency and the incident(s).

33

INCIDENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
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1 Expanded Dispatch Organization

2 The Expanded Dispatch function of the ISO relieves the host agency’s dispatch unit by focusing 

3 exclusively on the large or complex incident(s).

4

5 Expanded Dispatch Functional Areas

6 • Overhead

7 • Crews

8 • Aircraft, Logistical

9 • Equipment

10 • Supplies

11

12 The volume of orders and complexity of the incident(s) determines staffing levels and the degree 

13 of expertise required of the Expanded Dispatch organization. In less complex situations, one (1) 

14 dispatcher can handle more than one (1) functional area. Additional personnel may also work 

15 within the Expanded Dispatch, such as data entry.

16

17 The Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher is a facilitator accomplishing the direction

18 provided by the Center Manager or Fire Management Officer, who has delegated authority from 

19 the Agency Administrator. Facilitation is accomplished by adequately staffing and supervising 

20 the operations of the Expanded Dispatch organization, maintaining positive and effective liaison 

21 with the host agency and incident management team(s), and assisting in clarifying the roles and 

22 responsibilities for the ISO and the host agency dispatch unit as needed. The individual filling 

23 this position must be a qualified Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher and capable of 

24 performing all functions within the Expanded Dispatch organization.

25

26 An Expanded Dispatch Coordinator is normally assigned in the most complex situations; ones 

27 where there are considerable external influences affecting the ISO, a local MAC Group is in 

28 place, or where span of control within the ISO and/or Expanded Dispatch becomes an issue.

29

30 Technical Support

31 The Technical Support function of the ISO provides specialized skills, which assist off-incident 

32 support operations. These can vary from situation to situation. Common Technical Support 

33 functions are: telecommunications, caching of supplies, transportation services, equipment 

34 inspection, Aviation ramp services, Mobilization or Demobilization Center management, and 

35 security. In many situations, full-time staffing of these support skills is unnecessary. If the 

36 situation requires more attention, it may become a full-time responsibility for the duration of the 

37 incident(s).

38

39 Administrative Support

40 The Administrative Support function of the ISO provides administrative services for the host 

41 agency, ISO, and incident(s). These can vary from situation to situation. Common 

42 Administrative Support functions are: equipment, personnel timekeeping services, procurement 

43 services such as a Buying Team, hiring of local ADs or casual employees, follow-up on local 

44 compensation and claims actions, providing fiscal advice, and vendor payments.

45 An Incident Business Advisor (IBA1 or 2) may be ordered by the Agency Administrator to assist 

46 with incident business.

47

48 MAC Group Coordinator
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1 The MAC Group Coordinator should only be assigned when a MAC Group is activated. The 

2 MAC Group Coordinator serves as a facilitator to multi-agency decision making. The position 

3 provides expertise in obtaining and summarizing multi-agency information to affect collective 

4 decisions at the MAC Group level and implementing agencies’ priorities.

5 Responsibilities:

6 • Ensures MAC Group decisions are communicated and implemented through established 

7 dispatch ordering channels.

8 • Arranges for and manages facilities and equipment necessary to support the MAC Group 

9 function.

10 • Facilitates the MAC Group decision process by ensuring the analysis and display of 

11 information that will assist the MAC Group or their representatives in keeping abreast of 

12 the total situation. Provides the data necessary for astute priority setting, allocation of 

13 resources, and other collective decisions.

14

15 Complexity

16 An increase in complexity usually requires more involvement with management. Examples of 

17 complex situations are: multiple problem fires, multiple agency involvement, or when 

18 competition for resources is high. MAC Groups may be activated in the most complex situations 

19 or directed by a Preparedness Level. They provide direction to off-incident coordination and 

20 support. (See Chapter 30) Basic actions of a MAC Group are priority setting, allocating 

21 resources, and issuing coordinated situation assessments to the media. MAC Groups occur at all 

22 levels of the organization.

23

24 Communications to and from the incident(s) are accomplished through the host agency’s 

25 dispatch unit, using established dispatch channels. This includes ICS-209s, supplemental 

26 intelligence worksheets, situation assessments, analysis, prognosis, and fire behavior/weather 

27 information. Agency Administrator will communicate policy and specific directions directly to 

28 the Incident Commander(s) and Public Affairs will contact the Incident Information Officer(s) 

29 for media information and/or news releases. Redundant contacts are to be avoided.

30

31 Example Organizations

32 ISOs are implemented to address the increased business volume and to supplement established 

33 organizations. Staff positions in an ISO are to be based on need rather than a preconceived 

34 organizational chart. (See ISO Charts, Chapter 30)

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48
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Incident Support Organization, Example

 1 

2 

l Agency Administrator J 

l PUblic Affairs (Media) Jl Fire Management Officer J l Administrative Officer J 

--l Timekeeping 

l Center Manager J _, Procurement 

-{ Host Agency Dispatch 

_, Hiring 

{ Initial Attack J 

{ J 

_, Comp/CI aims 

Intelligence 

{ law Enforcement J 

_, Payments 

{ Tactical Aircraft J 

-; Expanded Dispatch 

K Overhead J 

K Equipment J 

K Crews J 

K Supplies J 

K logistical Aircraft J 

-{ Technical Support J 

K Tel ecommuni cations J 

K Caching of Supplies J 

K Transportation J 

K EQuipment Inspection J 

K Air Support/Ramp J 

K MOB/DEMOB Center J 

~ Security J 
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Incident Support Organization, Example – Complex Incident

[ Complex Incident Support Organization I 

Agen<y #"1 l Agen<y 11'2 [ Agen<y #3 

I PIJbli< Affairs ICenter Manager MAC Group Administrative 

Expanded Dispat<h H Situations Unit J H Timekeeper J 

Coordinator H Clerk I H Procurement 

-I Host Agen<y Dispat<h H Hiring J 

y Initial Attack I H Comp/Ciaims I 

-1 Intelligence I u Payments J 

-1 Tactical Aircraft I 

-1 law Enforcement J 

-I Expanded Dispatch - Supervisory Dispatcher I 

K OvPrhP<=~rl J -{ Supplies J 

H C:rpwc; I ~ I logistical Aircraft 

-{ Equipment J 

-I Technical Support I 

Tel ecommuni cation J M Air Support/Ramp J 

-{ Caching of Supplies J H MOB/DEMOB Center l 

{ Transportation J L..{ Securitv J 

{ Equipment Inspection 

Cooperation Chapter 40 

81

CHAPTER 40

COOPERATION

Can be found on-line 

at

http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/mobguide/CHAPTER40.pdf

or

http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/mobguide/index.html
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CHAPTER 50

FIRE ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

GACCs (Geographic Area Coordination Centers) Fire Directory – Quick Reference

National Interagency Coordination Center Telephone: (208) 387-5400

Fax: (208) 387-5663

Fax: (208) 387-5414

Email: cod@blm.gov

Web Site: http://www.nifc.gov/news/nicc.html

Alaska Interagency Coordination Center Telephone: (907) 356-5680

Fax: (907) 356-5678

DMS: akaccmob@dms.nwcg.gov

Web Site: http://fire.ak.blm.gov/

Eastern Area Coordination Center Telephone: (414)-944-3811

Fax: (414)-944-3838

DMS: wieacc@dms.nwcg.gov

Web Site: http://gacc.nifc.gov/eacc/

Eastern Great Basin Coordination Center Telephone: (801) 531-5320

Fax: (801) 531-5321

DMS: utebcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

Web Site: http://gacc.nifc.gov/egbc/index.htm

Northern California Coordination Center Telephone: (530) 226-2800

Fax: (530) 226-2808

DMS: caoncmob@dms.nwcg.gov

Web Site: http://gacc.nifc.gov/oncc/index.htm

Northern Rockies Coordination Center Telephone: (406) 329-4880

Fax: (406) 329-4891

DMS: mtnrc@dms.nwcg.gov

Web Site: http://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/index.htm

Northwest Area Coordination Center Telephone: (503) 808-2720

Fax: (503) 808-2750

DMS: ornwc1@gmail.com

Web Site: http://www.nwccweb.us/

Rocky Mountain Coordination Center Telephone: (303) 445-4300

Fax: (303) 445-4319

DMS: cormc@dms.nwcg.gov
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Web Site: http://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/

Southern Area Coordination Center Telephone: (678) 320-3000

Fax: (678) 320-3036

DMS: smob@fs.fed.us

Web Site: http://gacc.nifc.gov/sacc/index.htm

Southern California Coordination Center Telephone: (951) 276-6721

Fax: (951) 782-4900

DMS: caoscmob@dms.nwcg.gov

Web Site: http://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/index.htm

Southwest Area Coordination Center Telephone: (505) 842-3473

Fax: (505) 842-3801

DMS: nmswcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

Web Site: http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/index.htm

Western Great Basin Coordination Center Telephone: (775) 861-6455

Fax: (775) 861-6459

DMS: nvwbcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

Web Site: http://www.nv.blm.gov/wgcbcc
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Index

Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACCs)

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Forest Service (FS)

Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS)

National Park Service (NPS)

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Canada

Federal Emergency Management (FEMA)

United States Military

U.S. Agency for International Development – Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance

Office of Wildland Fire Coordination

National Association of State Foresters
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Fire Directory – Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACCs)

National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC)

Alaska Interagency Coordination Center

Eastern Area Coordination Center

Eastern Great Basin Coordination Center

Northern California Coordination Center

Northern Rockies Coordination Center

Northwest Area Coordination Center

Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center

Southern Area Coordination Center

Southern California Coordination Center

Southwest Area Coordination Center

Western Great Basin Coordination Center

National Interagency Support Caches
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Fire Directory – National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC)

UNIT:

National Interagency Coordination Center

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (208) 387-5400

FLIGHT FOLLOWING: 1-800-994-6312

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (208) 387-5400

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (208) 387-5663 or

 387-5414

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

cod@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

STINGLEY-RUSSELL, Susie

Center Manager Boise, ID 208 387-5662

WAMACK, Chuck

Assistant Center Manager " " 387-5418

VACANT 

Assistant Center Manager " " 387-5661

LEONARD, Charlie

Intelligence Coordinator " " 387-5093

FLETCHER, Bill

Emergency Operations Coordinator " " 387-5656

HENDREN, Dave

Emergency Operations Coordinator " " 387-5657

SIMONTACCHI, Jarrod

Emergency Operations Coordinator " " 387-5654

SQUIRES, Rick

Emergency Operations Coordinator " " 387-5655

DELGADO, Ed

Fire Weather Program Manager " " 387-5451

VACANT

Fire Weather Assistant Program Manager " " 387-5874

SULLENS, Jeremy

Fire Analyst " " 387-5439

GREEN, Ellen

Administrative Assistant " " 387-5400
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Fire Directory – Alaska Interagency Coordination Center

UNIT:

Alaska Interagency Coordination Center

1541 Gaffney Road

P.O. Box 35005

Ft. Wainwright, Alaska 99703

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (907) 356-5680

FLIGHT FOLLOWING: 1-800-237-3646

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (907) 356-5680

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (907) 356-5678

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

blm_ak_accmob@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

CROWE, Ray

Center Manager Ft. Wainwright, AK 907 356-5677

HICKEY, Lauren

Logistics Coordinator, BLM " " 356-5680

THEISEN, Darla

Logistics Coordinator, State of Alaska " " 356-5682

VACANT

Logistics Coordinator, USFS " " 356-5683

GREGG, Jon

Tactical Coordinator " " 356-5670

SHILANSKI, Kelsa

Intelligence Coordinator " " 356-5674

VACANT

Aircraft Coordinator " " 356-5681

BURNS, Anne

Equipment Coordinator " " 356-5687

VACANT

Overhead/Crew Coordinator " " 356-5684

ALDEN, Sharon

Fire Weather Program Meteorologist " " 356-5691

STRADER, Heidi

Fire Weather Program Meteorologist " " 356-5691
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Fire Directory – Eastern Area Coordination Center

UNIT:

Eastern Area Coordination Center

626 East Wisconsin Ave, Ste. 500

Milwaukee, WI 53202

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (414)-944-3811

TOLL FREE: 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (414)

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (414)-944-3838

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

lmcintyrekelly@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

McINTYRE-KELLY, Laura

Center Manager Milwaukee, WI 414 944-3811

JABLONSKI, Beth

Deputy Center Manager " " "

VIERS, Tom

Logistics Coordinator, Aviation " " "

NEYLON, Brendan

Logistics Coordinator " " "

SILVERSTONE, James

Intelligence Coordinator " " "

MARIEN, Steve

Fire Weather Program Manager St. Paul, MN 651 290-3030

VACANT

Forest Service, Interagency Incident Business 

Mgmt. Specialist

Milwaukee, WI - -
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Fire Directory – Eastern Great Basin Coordination Center

UNIT:

Eastern Great Basin Coordination Center

5500 W. Amelia Earhart, #270

Salt Lake City, Utah 84116

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (801) 531-5320

TOLL FREE: (800) 844-5497

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (801) 556-0647 (on 

call)

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (801) 531-5321 

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

rglinski@blm.gov

gldingman@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

GLINSKI, Ruta

Center Manager Salt Lake City, UT 801 531-5320

DINGMAN, Gina

Assistant Center Manager " " "

VACANT

Intelligence Coordinator " " "

STEELE, Rupert

Logistics Coordinator " " "

LONG, George

Logistics Coordinator " " "

BARABOCHKINE, Jana

Logistics Coordinator " " "

WHALEN, Kim

Logistics Coordinator " " "

LAW, Shelby

Predictive Services Program Manager " " "

VACANT

Meteorologist " " "

VACANT

Administrative Assistant " " "
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Fire Directory – Northern California Coordination Center

UNIT:

Operations, Northern California

Geographic Area Coordination Center

6101 Airport Road

Redding, California 96002

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (530) 226-2801

TOLL FREE: 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (530) 226-2800

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (530) 226-2742

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

caoncmob@dms.nwcg.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VACANT

Center Manager Redding, CA 530 226-2812

WILLEY, MARVA

Emergency Operations Coordinator " " 226-2835

HOOD, Ken

Department of Interior Coordinator " " 226-2831

FORNI, Laurie

Mobilization Coordinator " " 226-2801

GETHEN, Susan

Aviation Coordinator " " "

SMYTH, Lisa

Logistics Coordinator " " "

CONE, Deneen

Logistics Coordinator " " "

BALDAUF, Amy

Logistics Coordinator " " "

JOHNSON, Cathy

Logistics Coordinator " " "

VACANT

Logistics Coordinator " " "

VACANT

Intelligence Coordinator " " 226-2811

SNOOK, John

Fire Weather Program Manager/Predictive Services " " 226-2730
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Fire Directory – Northern Rockies Coordination Center

UNIT:

Northern Rockies Coordination Center

Aerial Fire Depot

5765 W. Broadway

Missoula, Montana 59808-9361

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (406) 329-4880

TOLL FREE: 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (406) 329-4880

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (406) 329-4891

Cache: (406) 329-4962

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

mtnrc@dms.nwcg.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

PIPKIN, Kathy

Center Manager Missoula, MT 406 329-4709

HEINTZ, Judy

Assistant Center Manager " " 329-4708

VACANT

DNRC Direct Protection Coordinator " " 329-4996

THOMAS, Kim

Logistics Coordinator – Aircraft " " 329-4883

POLUTNIK, Julie

Intelligence Coordinator " " 329-4885

GILMAN, Bob

Northern Rockies Operations Specialist " " 329-4961

VACANT

Predictive Services Meteorologist " " 329-4703

HENRY, Brian

Predictive Services Meteorologist " " 329-4875
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Fire Directory – Northwest Area Coordination Center

UNIT:

Northwest Area Coordination Center

150 SW Harrison St, Ste. 400

Portland, Oregon 97201

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (503) 808-2720

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (503) 808-2720

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (503) 808-2750

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

ornwc@gmail.com

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

O’BRIEN, Dan

Center Manager Portland, OR 503 808-2732

QUINN, Dave

Emergency Operations Manager " " 808-2722

MAY, Kathi

Asst. Emergency Operations Manager " " 808-2724

DAVIS, Dolly

Asst. Emergency Operations Manager " " 808-2725

TAYLOR, Susan

Asst. Emergency Operations Manager " " 808-2726

HINTZ, Mike

Logistics Coordinator " " 808-2730

GASCON, Mike

Computer Specialist " " 808-2735

LOOMIS, Jason

Fire Analyst " " 808-2733

SALTENBERGER, John

Fire Weather Program Manager " " 808-2737

MARSHA, Terry

Fire Weather Meteorologist " " 808-2756

HIRSCHFIELD, Isaiah

Intelligence Officer " " 808-2734

HANEY, Barbara

GIS Specialist " " 808-2741
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Fire Directory – Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center

UNIT:

Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center

2850 Youngfield Street

Lakewood, Colorado 80215

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (303) 445-4300

TOLL FREE: 1-800-494-2073

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (303) 445-4300

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (303) 445-4319

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

cormc@dms.nwcg.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

FLETCHER, Jim 

Center Manager Lakewood, CO 303 445-4302

BARTTER, Glenn

Assistant Center Manager " " 445-4301

JUHOLA, Rob 

Assistant Coordinator " " 445-4304

PEREA, Marco

Intelligence Coordinator " " 445-4303

BOZARTH, Debbie

Aircraft Dispatcher " " 445-4330

VACANT

Area Dispatcher " " 445-4300

SPENCER, Roy (FS)

Area Dispatcher " " 445-4305

POORE, R. Deane (BLM)

Dispatcher " " 445-4315

MALCOLM, Brooke

Admin/Clerical & RMCG Business Manager " " 445-4306

MATHEWSON, Tim (BLM)

Fire Weather Meteorologist, Program Manager " " 445-4309

MANN, Russ (NPS)

Meteorologist " " 445-4308

VACANT

Information Officer " " 445-4322
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Fire Directory – Southern Area Coordination Center

UNIT:

Southern Area Coordination Center

1200 Ashwood Parkway, Suite 230

Atlanta, Georgia 30338

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (678) 320-3000

TOLL FREE: 1-800-959-9181

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (678) 320-3000

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (678) 320-3036

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

smob@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

OLSEN, Kai

Center Manager Atlanta, GA 678 320-3001

ROBINSON, Tracy

Assistant Area Coordinator " " 320-3002

BOUCHER, Pat

Assistant Area Coordinator " " 320-3003

BRICE, Jeff

Assistant Area Coordinator " " 320-3004

MILLER, Calvin

Operations Coordinator - Aircraft " " 320-3005

BUCHANAN, Tami

Intelligence Coordinator " " 320-3007

INGRAM, Denver

Fire Weather Program Manager " " 320-3008

SCASNY, Kevin

Fire Weather Meteorologist " " 320-3009

CARTER, Danie

Program Assistant " " 320-3016
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Fire Directory – Southern California Coordination Center

UNIT:

Southern California Coordination Center

2524 Mulberry Street

Riverside, California 92501

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (951) 276-6721

TOLL FREE: (800) 995-3473

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (951) 276-6725

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (951) 782-4900

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

ilastname@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

MASON, Beth

Mobilization Coordinator Riverside, CA 951 320-6104

276-6721

RUSTEN, Ronald

Aircraft Coordinator " " 321-1879

276-6721

PATTERSON, Brandell

Logistics Coordinator " " 276-6721

DUNN, Michael

Logistics Coordinator " " "

CAMPBELL, John

Logistics Coordinator " " "

RICHARDS, Barbara

Logistics Coordinator " " "

MALAS, Manny

Logistics Coordinator " " "

MATARAZZI, Les

Department of Interior Coordinator " " 320-6145

KUFTA, Karen

Training Officer " " 320-6146

VACANT

Assistant Director, Southern California FAM - - -

BELL, Bob

Emergency Operations Coordinator " " 320-6103

RISHER, Bruce

Intelligence Officer " " 320-6107
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Fire Directory – Southwest Area Coordination Center

UNIT:

Southwest Area Coordination Center

333 Broadway SE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (505) 842-3473

TOLL FREE: (888) 440-4333

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (505) 842-3473

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (505) 842-3801

ELECTRONIC MAIL: nmswcc@gmail.com

 

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

JAYCOX, Kenan

Center Manager Albuquerque, NM 505 842-3473

VACANT

Asst. Center Manager " " "

DIAZ, Tony

Area Coordinator " " "

MOORE, Nancy

Area Coordinator " " "

BEDONIE, Frank

Area Coordinator " " "

OWCZARZAK, Kimberly

Aviation Dispatcher " " "

ELLINGTON, Jay

Intelligence Coordinator " " "

MAXWELL, Chuck

Fire Weather Program Manager " " "

NADEN, Rich

Fire Weather Meteorologist " " "

ZABINSKI, Mary

Fire Information Coordinator " " "
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Fire Directory – Western Great Basin Coordination Center

UNIT:

Western Great Basin Coordination Center

1340 Financial Blvd.

P. O. Box 12000

Reno, Nevada 89520

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (775) 861-6455

TOLL FREE: 1-800-633-6097

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (775) 861-6455

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (775) 861-6459

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nv.blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

CURRY, Dave

Center Manager Reno, NV 775 861-6455

DOMINGUES, Frank

Aircraft Coordinator " " "

ELLSWORTH, Nancy

Logistics Coordinator " " "

SALISBERRY, Scott

Logistics Coordinator " " "

COSTELLO, Jess

Intelligence Coordinator " " "

MCGUIRE, Gina

Meteorologist " " "

ST. CLAIR, Nelda

GBCG Fire Operations Specialist " " 225-4117
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Fire Directory – National Interagency Support Caches

UNIT:

National Interagency Support Caches

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

Northern Rockies Area Cache (NRK) Missoula Montana 406

329-4949

Fax

329-4962

Rocky Mountain Area Cache (RMK) Lakewood, CO 303

202-4940

Fax

202-4965

Southwest Area Prescott Cache (PFK) Prescott, AZ 928

777-5631

Fax

777-5608

Southwest Area Silver City Cache (SFK) Silver City, NM 505

538-5611

Fax

388-5672

Northern California Area Cache (NCK) Redding, CA 530

226-2850

Fax

226-2854

Southern California Area Cache (LSK) Ontario, CA 909

930-3207

Fax

947-6391

Great Basin Area Cache (GBK) Boise, ID 208

387-5104

Fax

387-5573

Northwest Area Cache (NWK) Redmond, OR 541

504-7234

Fax

504-7240

Southern Area Cache (SAK) London, KY 606

878-7430

Fax

864-9559

Eastern Area Cache (NEK) Grand Rapids, MN 218

327-4579

Fax

327-4581

Alaska Area Cache (AKK) Fort Wainwright, AK 907

356-5742

Fax

356-5754
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Fire Directory – Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Washington DC Office of Fire and Aviation Management

National Office of Fire and Aviation Management (NIFC)

Alaska Fire Service

Arizona State Office

California State Office

Colorado State Office

Idaho State Office

Montana State Office

Nevada State Office

New Mexico State Office

Oregon/Washington State Office

Utah State Office

Wyoming State Office
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Fire Directory – BLM – Washington DC Office of Fire and Aviation Management 

UNIT:

BLM Washington Office of Fire & Aviation

1849 C Street NW, MIB, Room 5070

Washington, DC 20240

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (202) 208-5440

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 1-800-386-8355

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (202) 289-3812

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@blm.gov (WO)

First_Last Name@blm.gov (BOI)

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BOWERS, Gary (A)

Senior Fire Advisor " 202 208-4147

BRUEGGMAN, Louis 

Program Analyst " 202 208-3672
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Fire Directory – BLM – National Office of Fire and Aviation Management (NIFC)

UNIT:

BLM National Office of Fire & Aviation (FA100)

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (208) 387-5446

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (208) 387-5446

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (208) 387-5376

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

MURPHY, Timothy

Assistant Director Boise, ID 208 387-5447

HEDRICK, Howard

Deputy Assistant Director " " 387-5153

GLENN, John

Group Manager, Fire Operations " " 387-5060

GOULD, John

Aviation Program Manager " " 387-5448

BOWERS, Gary

Group Manager, Support Services " " 387-5065

SMURTHWAITE, Don

Chief, External Affairs " " 387-5458

CHIVERS, Debbie

EEO Manager " " 387-5454

BEEBE, Grant

Budget and Evaluation Chief " " 387-5161
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Fire Directory – BLM – Alaska Fire Service

UNIT:

BLM – Alaska Fire Service

P. O. Box 35005

Ft. Wainwright, Alaska 99703-0005

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (907) 356-5600

TOLL FREE: 1-800-258-7706

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (907) 356-5670

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (907) 356-5517

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_LastName@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

SLAUGHTER, Kent

Acting Manager, Alaska Fire Service Ft. Wainwright, AK 907 356-5505

DEFRIES, Tami

Associate Manager " " 356-5506

HARRIS, Bo

Chief, Logistics Operations " " 356-5702

WHITMER, Dave

Chief, Fire Operations " " 356-5642

CROWE, Ray

AICC Center Manager " " 356-5677

BAUMGARTNER, Gary

State Aviation Manager " " 356-5523

FRONTERHOUSE, Bev

Chief, Business & Technology " " 356-5591

DOLLARD, Jake

Fire Management Officer, Military Zone " " 356-5875

THEISEN, Steve

Fire Management Officer, Upper Yukon Zone " " 356-5558

BUTTERI, Mike

Fire Management Officer, Tanana Zone " " 356-5570

ST. CLAIR, Tom

Fire Management Officer, Galena Zone " " 356-5626

VACANT

Fire Management Officer, Southern Zone " " 267-1451
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Fire Directory– BLM – Arizona State Office

UNIT:

BLM – Arizona State Office

One North Central Avenue, Suite 800

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: 602-417-9200 

TOLL FREE: 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 602-513-9276 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (602) 417-9554 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

CASTILLO, Kelly

State Fire Management Officer Phoenix, AZ 602 417-9550

Mueller, Fritz W

Assistant State Fire Management Officer " " 417-9307 

GARCIA, Delores

Mitigation Specialist " " 417-9241

BROWN, Jeff

Fire Budget/Business " " 417-9310

MARQUEZ, Rance

Fuels Management Specialist " " 417-9305

MATHIS, Darren

State Aviation Manager " " 417-9308

MUERING, Lyn-Ayn

Staff Assistant " " 417-9511
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Fire Directory– BLM – California State Office

UNIT:

California State Office (CSO)

2800 Cottage Way, Room W-1623

Sacramento, California 95825-0451

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (916) 978-4430

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (916) 978-4631

FACSIMILE NUMBER: 

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BANNISTER, Paul

Branch Chief Sacramento, CA 916 978-4433

MAROUK, Sam

Deputy Branch Chief, Operations " " 978-4437

BLAKENSHIP, Denise

Deputy Branch Chief, Fuels and Planning " " 978-4431

NEWMAN, James

State Fire Planner " " 978-4635

CARLSON, Ann Marie

Fire Program Analyst " " 978-4446

GOGNA, Nate

BLM-National Apprenticeship Coordinator " " 640-1080

VACANT

State Aviation Manager " " 978-4436

HAMMETT, Jared

State Fire Ecologist/ Trespass Coordinator " " 978-4442

HOOD, Ken

Northern Operations Interior Coordinator Redding, CA 530 226-2831

MATARAZZI, Les

Southern Operations Interior Coordinator Riverside, CA 951 320-6145

LEACH, Steve

Meteorologist, ONC Redding, CA 530 226-2730

PORTLOCK, Penny

Staff Assistant Sacramento, CA 916 978-4432
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Fire Directory – BLM – Colorado State Office

UNIT:

BLM – Colorado State Office

2850 Youngfield Street

Lakewood, Colorado 80215

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (303) 239-3807

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (303) 445-4300

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (303) 239-3811

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

KERR, Ken

Fire Management Officer Lakewood, CO 303 239-3693

HUTTON, Cliff

Deputy State Fire Management Officer " " 239-3687

COWAN, Kyle

Fire Operations Specialist Montrose, CO 970 240-5319

RICHARDSON, Todd

Fuels Operations Specialist Lakewood, CO 303 239-3879

POIRIER, Gwenan

Fire Planning Specialist " " 239-3689

BALDWIN, Jason

State Aviation Manager Cheyenne, WY 307 775-6237

ESPY, Leigh

Deputy State Director – Resources Lakewood, CO 303 239-3801

FAY, Gillian

Program Analyst Lakewood, CO 303 239-3958

MATHEWSON, Tim

Meteorologist " " 445-4309

PEREA, Marco

Intelligence Officer " " 445-4303

BANG, Kim

Fire Training Specialist/GATR Grand Junction, CO 970 257-4802

LAFLIN, Natasha

Administrative Assistant Lakewood, CO 303 239-3810
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Fire Directory – BLM – Idaho State Office

UNIT:

BLM – Idaho State Office

1387 South Vinnell Way

Boise, Idaho 83709-1657

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (208) 373-3873

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (208) 373-4080

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (208) 373-3850

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

MORCOM, Michael

State Fire Management Officer Boise, ID 208 373-3851

SHAW, Steve

Assistant State Fire Management Officer " " 373-3855

BANKS, Steven

State Aviation Manager " " 373-3853

SALO, Carol 

Fire Business Specialist " " 373-3852

BURKHARDT, Glen

State Fuels Specialist " " 373-4047

KNAUTH, Kevin

Fire Management Specialist (Planning) " " 373-3856

HENRY, Susanna

Fire Program Assistant " " 373-3873
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Fire Directory – BLM – Montana State Office

UNIT:

BLM – Montana State Office

(MT-925)

1299 Rimtop Drive

Billings, Montana 59105

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (406) 896-2917

TOLL FREE: 1-888-BLM-FIRE (256-3473)

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (406) 896-2900

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (406) 896-2954

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First Initial_LastName (first seven letters) 

@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

SCHMID, Ken

State Fire Management Officer Billings, MT 406 896-2919

FRANSTED, Eric

Assistant State Fire Management Officer " " 896-2914

FLESCH, Bob

State Aviation Manager " " 896-2912

MICHAUD, Karen

Fuels Specialist " " 896-2911

DANNENBERG, Mike

Fire Education/Mitigation Specialist " " 896-2913

PAVELIS, Joli

Business Lead " " 896-2915

ELLINGSWORTH, Rebecca

GIS Lead " " 896-2963

VACANT

Billings Fire Cache (BKF) Manager " " 896-2872

TORRES, Gabriella

Fire Staff Assistant " " 896-2817

GILMAN, Bob

Northern Rockies Operations Missoula, MT 406 329-4961

HEINTZ, Judy

NRCC Assistant Center Manager " " 329-4708

HENRY, Bryan

NRCC Meteorologist " " 329-4875
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Fire Directory – BLM – Nevada State Office

UNIT:

BLM – Nevada State Office

1340 Financial Blvd.

Reno, Nevada 89520

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (775) 861-6757

TOLL FREE: NV BLM Duty Officer

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (775) 861-6455

 WGBCC

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (775) 861-6668

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

NEVADA BLM DUTY OFFICER 775 861-6757

McKNIGHT, Rex

State Fire Management Officer Reno, NV 775 861-6670

PETERSEN, Paul

Deputy SFMO Fire Operations " " 861-6507

ARNOLD, Danny

State Aviation Manager " " 861-6535

GREGORY, Sandy

Fuels Management Specialist " " 861-6514

BOOMER, Michael

Fire Planning " " 861-6523

DEBERG, Brenda

Incident Business Specialist " " 861-6574

SAVOIE, Cindy

Training & Qualifications Specialist " " 861-6521

ACOSTA, Bianca

Staff Assistant " " 861-6450
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Fire Directory – BLM – New Mexico State Office

UNIT:

BLM – New Mexico State Office

c/o Fire and Aviation Management 

301 Dinosaur Trail

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: None

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (505) 842-3473

 (SWCC)

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (505) 954-294

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

GOSSARD, Carl

State Fire Management Officer Santa Fe, NM 505 954-2186

JAYCOX, Kenan

SWCC Center Manager Albuquerque, NM " 842-3473

SELKIRK, John

Fire Management Specialist/State Aviation Manager Santa Fe, NM " 954-2192

BOTT, Dave

Fire Operations Specialist " " 954-2187

BYE, Lisa

Fuels Management Specialist " " 954-2191

MILLER, Shana

Fire Business Specialist " " 954-2193

VACANT

Mitigation/Education Specialist (North) " " 954-2189

VACANT

Mitigation/Education Specialist (South) Las Cruces, NM - -

STANDISH, Claudia

Smoke Management Specialist (NM AQB) Santa Fe, NM 505

476-4332

Smoke Desk

476-4330

LUEVANO, Charley

Training Specialist " " 954-2190

HARNESS, Scott

Lead Radio Tech Albuquerque, NM " 761-8912

SANDOVAL, Al

Fire GIS Specialist Santa Fe, NM " 954-2188
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Fire Directory – BLM – Oregon/Washington State Office

UNIT:

BLM – Oregon/Washington State Office

P. O. Box 2965, Portland, Oregon 97208

333 SW First Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97204

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (503) 808-2720

 (NWCC)

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (503) 808-2720

 (NWCC)

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (503) 808-6799

 (NWCC) 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

FEDRIZZI, Jeff

State Fire Management Officer Portland, OR 503 808-6461

SUMMER, David

Director, Forest Service R6 " " 808-2145

SCOPA, Bobbie

Assistant Director, Operations " " 808-6518

KLEINER, Kurt

State Aviation Manager " " 808-6593

KRISH, Joe

Operations Specialist " " 808-6559

GOODELL, Craig

Fire Ecologist " " 808-6595

MRUZIK, Leanne

Fuels Management Specialist " " 808-6592

GALES, Shelby

Safety Specialist " " 808-6236

MALONEY, Lauren

Fire Mitigation and Education Specialist " " 808-6587

FIORE, Dennis

Fire Management Specialist " " 808-6334

JOHNSON, Brenda

Fire Budget/Incident Business Specialist " " 808-6319

STEWART, Julie

National Airspace Program Manager " " 808-6728
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Fire Directory – BLM – Utah State Office

UNIT:

BLM – Utah State Office

440 W. 200 S., Suite 500 (84101)

P. O. Box 45155

Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0155

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (801)-539-4091 

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (801) 550-9856

 (801)-597-9392

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (801) 539-4198

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL: : 

swimmer@blm.gov

cdelaney@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

WIMMER, Sheldon

State Fire Management Officer Salt Lake City, UT 801 539-4091

DELANEY, Chris

Assistant Fire Management Officer " " 539-4277

AUSGOTHARP, Cherie

Fire Program Specialist (Training & Admin) " " 539-4130

HAMILL, Deb

Management Program Analyst/Budget " " 539-4131

DINGMAN, Cameron

State Aviation Manager " " 539-4241

WASHA, Brad

Fuels Management Specialist " " 539-4246

O’HANLON, Heather

Mitigation & Education Program Lead " " 539-4028

STRATE, Steve

State Telecom Manager " " 539-4205

SHEFFEY, Jack

GIS Specialist " " 539- 4213

WASHINGTON, Dan

Smoke Management " " 539-4151

SISNEROS, Jeremy

ES&R Coordinator " " 539-4064

BRUSE, Rachelle

Program Management Analyst/Fire Trespass " " 539-4226
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Fire Directory – BLM – Wyoming State Office

UNIT:

BLM – Wyoming State Office

5353 Yellowstone Road

P. O. Box 1828

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: 1-800-295-9953

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 1-800-295-9954

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (307) 775-6098

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VACANT

Fire Management Officer Cheyenne, WY 307 775-6234

HOHN, Paul

Operations Management Officer " " 775-6086

FOSTER, Angie

Fuels Management Specialist " " 775-6443

BALDWIN, Jason 

Aviation Manager " " 775-6237

POIRIER, Gwenan

Fire Planner Denver, CO " 239-3689

KING, Sherrill

Fire Management Specialist-Mitigation Education Rock Spring, WY 307 352-0320

KEATING, Molly

Incident Business Management Denver, CO 303 239-3958

BANG, Kim

Training Specialist/GATOR Grand Junction, CO 970 257-4802
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Fire Directory – Forest Service (FS)

Washington DC A&FM Office

National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

Region 1

Region 2

Region 3

Region 4

Region 5

Region 6

Region 8

Region 9

Region 10

Northeastern Area, State & Private Forestry

FS Emergency Support Function # 4 
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Fire Directory – FS – Washington DC FAM Office

UNIT:

US Forest Service

Fire & Aviation Management

State and Private Forestry

1400 Independence Avenue SW

Mail Stop 1107

Washington, DC 20250-0003

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (202 205-1483 or 

 (202) 205-0891

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (202) 205-1401

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

HARBOUR, Tom

Director Washington, DC 202 205-1483

BAIRD, Robert

Deputy Director " " 205-0888

OLSEN, Dan

Deputy Director " " 205-1410

GAGE, Steve

Assistant Director, Wildland Fire Operations Boise, ID 208 387-5605

REINHARDT, Elizabeth

Assistant Director, Fuels & Fire Ecology " 202 205-1501

VACANT

Assistant Director Partnerships & National Fire Plan " " 205-1503

BERTSCH, Ron

Assistant Director, Planning & Budget " " 205-1664

HINAMAN, Art

Assistant Director, Aviation " " 205-1505

WATERBURY, Bill

Assistant Director, Risk Management Boise, ID 208 387-5614

SUTTON, Larry 

Wildland Fire Ground Safety Specialist " " 387-5970

VACANT

National Aviation Safety & Training Manager " " 387-5607
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Fire Directory – FS – National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

UNIT:

USFS – National Interagency Fire Center

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (208) 387-5100

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (208) 387-5400

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (208) 387-5398

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

GAGE, Steve

Director Boise, ID 208 387-5605

CHRISTENSEN, Kim

Deputy Director " " 387-5949

WATERBURY, Bill

Risk Management Director " " 387-5614

VACANT

Administrative Manager “ “ 387-5608

COMMUNICATIONS DUTY OFFICER " " 387-5644

JENKINS, Steve

Communications Manager/IR " " 387-5485

VACANT

Contracting Officer/Director ISB " " 387-5279

ANDERSON, Leslie

Equipment/Chemicals Branch Chief Missoula, MT 406 329-1043

HANKS, Ron

Aviation Operations Branch Chief Boise, ID 208 387-5607

NATIONAL INFO SYSTEMS GROUP

(Help Desk) " 800 253-5559

JONES, Jennifer

Public Information Officer/External Affairs " 208 387-5437

FISHER, Sarah

Incident Business Program Manager " " 387-5944
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Fire Directory – FS – Region 1

UNIT:

FS – Region 1

P. O. Box 7669

Missoula, Montana 59807

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (406) 329-3401

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (406) 329-4880

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (406) 329-3132

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

KOPPENOL, Patricia

Director, Fire &Aviation and Missoula, MT 406 329-3402

MORRIS, Greg

Deputy Director " " 329-3296

GILMAN, Bob

Fire Operations " " 329-4961

ZACHERY, Steve

Regional Safety Officer " " 329-3422

DOHERTY, Margaret

Regional Aviation Officer " " 329-4918

BOYD, Gary

Regional Aviation Safety Manager " " 329-3235

HOYT, Stu

Fuels/Wildland Fire Specialist " " 329-3266

SCOFIELD, Cathy

Cooperative Fire Management " " 329-3409

ORTMAN, Kitty

Executive Assistant " " 329-3404

NIMLOS, Tracey

Incident Business Management Specialist " " 329-3331

FRITSEN, Mike

R-1 Smokejumper Base Manager " " 329-4942
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Fire Directory – FS – Region 2

UNIT:

FS – Region 2

Rocky Mountain Regional Office

740 Simms Street

Golden, CO 80401

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (303) 445-4300

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (303) 445-4300

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (303) 275-5754

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VACANT

Director, Safety Fire & Aviation Management 

(SFAM)

Golden, CO 303 275-5736

OTT, Bill

Deputy Director, SFAM " " 275-5749

VACANT

Assistant Director Fire Operations " " 275-5791

GREER, Shane

Assistant Director Safety/Training " " 275-5336

SUGG, Scott

Fire Operations Specialist " " 275-5115

LA FARR, Sandra

Regional Aviation Officer " " 275-5740

HAMILTON, J. KENT

Regional Aviation Safety Manager " " 275-5711

LANGOWSKI, Paul

Asst. Director Fuels and Fire Ecology " " 275-5307

LAWSON, Jim

Helicopter Operations Specialist " " 275-5756

VACANT

Regional Incident Business Mgt. Coordinator " " 275-5316

VACANT

Asst. Director COOP Fire " " 275-5748

BISCHOF, Brian

Regional Fire Planner " " 275-5758

WILMORE, Brenda

Regional Fire Use Specialist Eagle, CO 970 328-5891
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Fire Directory – FS – Region 3

UNIT:

FS – Region 3

USDA FS R-3

333 Broadway Blvd., S.E.

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (505) 842-3473

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (505) 842-3473

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (505) 842-3806

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VACANT

Director, Fire & Aviation Management Albuquerque, NM 505 842-3350

VAN BRUGGEN, Bill

Deputy Director, Fire & Aviation Manager " " 842-3206

NIETO, Richard

Assistant Director, Operations " " 842-3418

IRWIN, Emily

Assistant Director, Fuels " " 842-3281

DAMSGAARD, Kristine

Regional Aviation Officer " " 842-3359

ANZALONE, Jami

Aviation Safety Manager " " 842-3351

BRUDEVOLD BLACK, Ginger

Assistant Director, Fire Planning/Budget/Coop Fire " " 842-3352

ZAMORA, Billy

Incident Business Advisor " " 842-3388

VILLARD, James

Training Alamogordo, NM 575 434-7332

LIVINGSTON, Bequi

Safety Albuquerque, NM 505 842-3412

LORETTO, Colleen

Staff Assistant " " 842-3460
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Fire Directory – FS – Region 4

UNIT:

FS – Region 4

324 25th Street

Ogden, Utah 84401

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (801) 531-5320

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (801) 531-5320

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (801) 625-5594

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

STEWART, Sue

Director, Fire & Aviation Management Ogden, UT 801 625-5507

LUND, Beth

Deputy Director, Operations " " 625-5513

VACANT

Deputy Director, Aviation " " 625-5511

MIGNANO, Mitch

Aviation Safety Manager " " 625-5510

HOLDSAMBECK, Steve

Fire Operations Safety Officer " " 721-7258

KNIELING, Barbara

Fire Planning and Budget " " 625-5508

EVANS, Lee Ann

Incident Business Specialist " " 625-5565

WALKER, Loren

Coop Fire Specialist/Prevention/ESF4 " " 625-5245

BIGGS, Tenna

Fire Training Specialist/Workforce " " 625-5403

NYMAN, Mesia

Fuels Specialist/WFDSS Manager " " 625-5505

VACANT

Fire Operations Specialist " " 625-5264

CAMPBELL, Brent

Helicopter Operations Specialist " " 620-1882
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Fire Directory – FS – Region 5

UNIT:

FS – Region 5

USDA Forest Service

Pacific Southwest Region

1323 Club Drive

Vallejo, California 94592

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: 530-226-2801 (ONCC)

TOLL FREE: 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (707) 562-9048 (Vallejo)

 (916) 640-1090 (McClellan)

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

MILLAR, Joe

Director, Fire & Aviation Management Vallejo, CA 707 562-8925

THOMPSON, Willie

Deputy Director " " 562-8927

POWER, Jeff

Regional Aviation Officer McClellan, CA 916 640-1031

GRIFFITH, Rob

Assistant Director, Fuels Management, Fire 

Ecology, Air Quality, Fire Prevention

Vallejo, CA 707 562-8695

MAHONEY, Trudie

Assistant Director, Cooperative Fire " " 562-9184

BIEHL, Gary

Assistant Director, Strategic Planning " " 562-8966

ALLENBRICK, Sharon

Assistant Director, Workforce Development and 

Fire Training 

McClellan, CA 916 640-1052

SALDANA, Yolanda

Aviation Safety Officer " " 640-1038

VACANT

Ground Safety Officer " " 640-1050

THOMAS, Yolie

Incident Business Program Specialist Vallejo, CA 707 562-8835
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Fire Directory – FS – Region 6

UNIT:

FS – Region 6

P. O. Box 3623

333 SW First Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97204

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (503) 808-2720

 (NWCC)

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (503) 808-2720

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (503) 808-6799 (SO)

 (503) 808-2586 (R6)

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

SUMMER, David

Director, Forest Service R6 Portland, OR 503 808-2145

FEDRIZZI, Jeff

State Fire Management Officer " 503 808-6461

SCOPA, Bobbie

Assistant Director, Operations " 503 808-6518

CHITWOOD, CiCi

Deputy Director, Forest Service R6, Acting " 503 808-2143

SCHOOLCRAFT, Aaron

Assistant Director, Aviation " 503 808-2359

KLEINER, Kurt

State Aviation Manager " 503 808-6593

STERLING, Gary

Aviation Safety Specialist " 541 504-7263

GALES, Shelby

Fire Safety Specialist " 503 808-6236

RAWLINGS, Steve

Fire Operations Specialist " 503 808-2314

VACANT

Fire Operations Specialist " 503 808-6559

GROVER, LuAnn

Contract Operations Specialist " 503 808-2238

BEAMS, Renee

Training Specialist " 541 504-7342
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Fire Directory – FS – Region 8

UNIT:

FS – Region 8

1720 Peachtree Road NW, Suite 710N

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (404) 347-1615

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (678) 320-3000 

(SACC)

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (404) 347-2836

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@fs.fed.us *except

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VACANT

Director Atlanta, GA 404 347-2347

RAVAL, Shardul

Assistant Director, National Fire Plan " " 347-3464

WEAVER, Stephen*

Assistant Director, Fire & Emergency Operations " " 347-2726

VACANT

Assistant Director, Regional Aviation Officer Lawrenceville, GA 770 237-0119

TRUITT, Jim*

Regional Aviation Safety Manager Atlanta, GA 404 347-2992

FINLEY, Jack

Helicopter Operations Specialist Lawrenceville, GA 770 237-0119

SHEA, Dan

Regional Fire Planner Atlanta, GA 404 347-3463

CROSS, Clint*

Regional Fuels Specialist " " 347-3192

GARTEN, Barry

Fuels/Decision Support Roanoke, VA 540 265-5130

JERZYKOWSKI, Charles

Regional COOP Fire Program Manager Atlanta, GA 404 347-7626

BRITT, Jan*

Training Program Manager " " 347-2954

SMITH, Rachel

Emergency Operations Specialist/ESF4 " 404 347-2034
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Fire Directory – FS – Region 9

UNIT:

FS – Region 9

626 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (414) 297-3600

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (414)-944-3811

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (414) 297-3963

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BOCHE, Mark

Director, Fire & Aviation Management Milwaukee, WI 414 297-1280

VACANT

Deputy Director, Fire & Aviation Management " " 297-3345

VACANT

Fire & Emergency Operations " " 297-3682

CAUGHLIN, Timothy

Regional Aviation Officer " " 297-3744

VACANT

Regional Aviation Safety Manager " 414 297-1068

SERENA, David

Aviation Maintenance Inspector Ely, MN 218 365-4831

HOCKING, Scott

Helicopter Operations Specialist Deer River, MN 218 246-2726

PENAS, Ilene

Fire Training Specialist Milwaukee, WI 414 297-1068

MAYER, Robert

Fire Planner / Budget " " 297-1412

GALLAGHER, Terry

Fuels Operation Specialist " " 297-1812

VACANT

Ground Safety - - -

VACANT

Incident Business Management Milwaukee, WI - -
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Fire Directory – FS – Region 10

UNIT: 

FS - Region 10

State and Private Forestry

161 East 1st Ave, Door 8

Anchorage, Alaska 99501

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (907) 743-9458 

TOLL FREE: 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (907) 230-4106 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (907) 743-9479 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

POLICHIO, Peggy A.

Director – State & Private Forestry Portland, OR 503 808-2340

SUMMER, David

Director – Fire, Fuels & Aviation " " 808-2143

LEHNHAUSEN, Gary

Regional Fire & Fuels Program Manager Anchorage, AK 907 743-9458

VACANT

Regional Fire Logistics Coordinator Fairbanks, AK - -

BINGHAM, Boyce

Aviation Officer Juneau, AK "

586-7555

or

723-7270

LOGAN, Dan

Aviation Safety Manager " "

586-8715

or

723-9095

ABRAMS, Michael

Aviation Maintenance " " 586-8770
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Fire Directory – FS – Northeastern Area, State & Private Forestry

UNIT:

FS – Northeastern Area S&PF

11 Campus Boulevard, Suite 200

Newtown Square, PA 19073-3294

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (610) 557-4152

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (610) 742-7593

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (610) 557-4154

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstInitialLastName@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

ZIMMERMAN, Dan

Acting Director, Fire Management Newtown Square, PA 610 557-4147

HARTLOVE, Bob

Fire and Emergency Operations " " 557-4161

GABLIKS, Maris

State Fire Assistance, Prog. Mgr., Prescribed Fire " " 557-4108

VACANT

FEPP & VFA Manager " " 557-4144

BROOKS, Maureen 

Fire Planner, WUI/Prevention Specialist " " 557-4146

ZIMMERMAN, Dan

Area Aviation Officer/Area Aviation Safety Officer " " 557-4147

DILLON, Matt

Training Officer " " 557-4143

WILLIAMS, Sandra

Emergency Preparedness Specialist Warren, PA 814 728-6159
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Fire Directory – FS Emergency Support Function # 4 

UNIT:

FS - ESF# 4 National Coordinator

Dale Dague, Branch Chief

Gordon Sachs, Alternate

U. S. Forest Service

201 14th St., SW; Yates Bldg.; 2SW

Washington, DC 20250

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (202)-205-1500 

 (202)-205-1132 

TOLL FREE: 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 434-220-8050 - VICC 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: 202-205-1272 

ELECTRONIC MAIL: ddague@fs.fed.us, 

Alternate: gsachs@fs.fed.us

First Initial Last Name@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

Regional Coordinator, USFS Northern Region 

SCOFIELD, Cathy, Assistant Director for Coop 

Cooperative Fire and Fire Prevention. 

Missoula, MT 406 329-3409 

Regional Coordinator, USFS Rocky Mtn Region 

Vacant, Cooperative Fire Specialist Lakewood, CO 303 275-5748

Regional Coordinator, USFS Southwest Region 

BRUDEVOLD-BLACK, Ginger, Planning, Budget, 

& Cooperative Fire Programs

Albuquerque, NM 505 842-3352 

Regional Coordinator, USFS Great Basin Region 

WALKER, Loren, Cooperative Fire/Fire Prevention

Specialist

Ogden, UT 435 781-5151

Regional Coordinator, USFS Pacific SW Region

MAHONEY, Trudie, Asst. Director, Cooperative

Fire

Vallejo, CA 707 562-9184

Regional Coordinator, USFS Pacific NW Region

ULMER, Linda, CRB Coordinator Portland, OR 503 808-2929

Regional Coordinator, USFS Southern Region

SMITH, Rachel, Fire and Emergency Operations 

Specialist. 

Atlanta, GA 404 347-2034

Regional Coordinator, USFS Eastern Region

Vacant, Fire and Emergency Operations

Specialist 

Milwaukee, WI 414 297-3682

Area Coordinator, USFS Northeast Area

HARTLOVE, Bob, Fire and Emergency Operations 

Specialist

Newtown Square, PA 610 557-4161

Regional Coordinator, USFS Alaska Region

LEHNHAUSEN, Gary, Cooperative Fire Specialist Anchorage, Alaska 907 743-9458
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Fire Directory – Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)

National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

Region 1

Region 2

Region 3

Region 4

Region 5

Region 6

Region 7

Region 8
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Fire Directory – FWS – National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

UNIT:

US Fish and Wildlife Service

National Interagency Fire Center

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (208) 387-5400

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (208) 387-5400

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (208) 387-5668

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@fws.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

SEGAR, John

Chief, Fire Management Branch Boise, ID 208 387-5976

EATON, Bob

Deputy Chief, Fire Management Branch " " 387-5583

WILCOX, Chris

Fire Operations Program Leader " " 387-5599

MASON, Ted

Fire Safety Specialist " " 387-5831

CONN, Kevin

Fire Preparedness Specialist " " 387-5505

VAN HEMELRYCK, Kim

Fuels Management Specialist " " 387-5957

PEREZ, Kathy

Budget and Planning Coordinator Albuquerque, NM 505 248-6812

FARRELL, Billie

Administrative Officer/Incident Business Specialist " " 387-5536

GLEASON, Karen Miranda

Communication Coordinator " " 387-5891

WETZEL, Fred

National Fire Plan Coordinator Washington, DC 703 358-2340
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Fire Directory – FWS – Region 1

UNIT:

FWS – Region 1

911 NE 11th Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97232-4181

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (503) 736-4750

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (503) 231-2364

 (Type: Omnifax)

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@fws.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

ENSLEY, Pam

Regional Fire Management Director Portland, OR 503 231-6174

FAY, Brett

Regional Fire Management Officer " " 872-2756

GALES, Brian

Fire Operations " " 231-6769

SIDLES, Cyndi

Fire Ecologist " " 231-6234

VACANT

Fire Planner - - -

STOAKES, Cynthia

Fire Clerk Portland, OR 503 736-4750
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Fire Directory – FWS – Region 2

UNIT:

FWS – Region 2

Refuges/Fire

P. O. Box 1306 

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (505) 248-6474

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (505) 248-6460

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_LastName@fws.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

DEROSEAR, Loren

Regional Fire Management Coordinator Albuquerque, NM 505 248-6848

KAIB, Mark

Deputy Regional Fire Management Coordinator " " 248-6819

VACANT

Fire Operations Specialist " " 248-6474

WILSON, Butch

Prescribed Fire Specialist " " 248-6820

WHITEAKER, Ryan

Fire Planner " 575 373-9254

GROMATZKY, Kari

Geospatial Specialist " 505 248-7463

BLAKE, Mary

Administrative Officer " " 248-6484

MAXWELL, Charles

Meteorologist " " 842-3419

GODFREY, Ralph

Fire Ecologist Wichita Mountains, OK 580 429-2116
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Fire Directory – FWS – Region 3

UNIT:

FWS – Region 3

5600 American Blvd West, Suite 990

Bloomington , MN 55437

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (320)273-2247 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (320) 273-2231

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@fws.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

DEARBORN, Dan

Chief, Branch of Fire Management Odessa, MN 320 273-2247

LANGFORD, Russ

Regional Fire Management Specialist Bloomington, MN 612 713-5498

BERGER, Cliff

Zone Fire Management Officer 

(Illinois, Iowa, Missouri)

Quincy, IL 217 224-8580

NURSE, Steve

Interagency Fire Management Officer

Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Hiawatha NF

Gladstone, MI 906 428-5822

SZYMANIAK, Jerry

Regional Fire Planner/GIS

Minnesota Interagency 

Fire Center 218 327-4569
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Fire Directory – FWS – Region 4

UNIT:

US Fish & Wildlife Service, Southeast Region

1875 Century Blvd., Suite 420

Atlanta, Georgia 30345

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (404) 679-7190

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (404) 679-7272

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

KUBIAK, Pete

Regional Fire Management Coordinator Atlanta, GA 404 679-7244

CARVER, Vince

Deputy Regional Fire Management Coordinator " " 679-7244

VACANT

Regional Fuels Management Specialist " " 679-7191

O’CONNOR, Josh

Fire Management Specialist " " 679-4192

VACANT

District 1 Fire Management Officer Manteo, NC 252 473-1131

x 232

WOOD, Rob

District 2 Fire Management Officer Savannah, GA 843 784-9911

HOUSH, Mike

District 3 Fire Management Officer Folkston, GA 912 281-1575

TITUS, Greg

District 4 Fire Management Officer Tallahassee, FL 850 925-5661

PEARSON, Pat

District 5 Fire Management Officer Titusville, FL 321 861-0667

PALMER, Cass

District 6 Fire Management Officer Naples, FL 239 657-5476

WILDER, Tony

District 7 Fire Management Officer Gautier, MS 228 497-5780

x 22
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Fire Directory – FWS – Region 5

UNIT:

FWS – Region 5

300 Westgate Center Drive

Hadley, MA 01035

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (757) 986-3409

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (757) 986-3929

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Glen_Stratton@fws.gov

Steven_Hubner@fws.gov

Rick_Vollick@fws.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

STRATTON, Glen

Regional Fire Coordinator Hadley, MA 413 253-8589

HUBNER, Steve

Regional Fuels Coordinator Suffolk, VA 757 986-3409 

Ext. 104

VOLLICK, Rick

Fire Planner Hadley, MA 413
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Fire Directory – FWS – Region 6

UNIT:

FWS – Region 6

P. O. Box 25486, Denver Federal Center

Denver, Colorado 80225

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (303) 236-8125

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (303) 378-3086

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (303) 236-4792

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@fws.gov 

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

KELTON, Jim

Regional Fire Management Coordinator Denver, CO 303 236-8125

CARTER, David

Assistant Regional Fire Management Coordinator " " 236-8110

STERRY, Richard

Regional Fire Planner " " 236-8124

BEETCH, Neal

Regional Fuels/National Fire Plan Programs 

Coordinator

" " 445-4367

DEL GROSSO, Shane

Regional Fire Management Specialist Huron, SD 605 352-5894 

Ext. 16
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Fire Directory – FWS – Region 7

UNIT:

FWS – Region 7

1011 E. Tudor Road MS238

Anchorage, Alaska 99503

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (907) 602-3601

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (907) 786-3905

 

ELECTRONIC 

MAIL: FirstName_LastName@fws.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

ALEXANDER, Doug

Regional Fire Management Coordinator " 907 602-3601

Mobile

PASSEK, Jan

Regional Fire Management Specialist " " 786-3654

REED, Brad

Regional Fire Management Specialist " " 786-3985

CLARK, Maureen

Regional Fire Information Specialist " " 632-3645

Mobile

BUTTERI, Peter

FMO – Arctic/ Yukon Flats/Kanuti/Tetlin NWRs Fairbanks, AK " 456-0361

BULOCK, Kristi

FMO – Innoko, Yukon Delta, Togiak NWRs McGrath, AK " 524-3251

NEWBOULD, Doug

FMO – Kenai/Kodiak NWRs Soldotna, AK " 260-2844

PRATT, Ben

FMO – Koyukuk/Nowitna/Selawik NWRs Galena, AK " 656-1231

STEEN, Debbie

Chief, Visitor Services & Fire Management Anchorage, AK " 786-3665

HASKETT, Geoffrey

Regional Director Anchorage, AK " 786-3542
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Fire Directory – FWS – Region 8 

UNIT:

FWS - REGION 8 

2800 Cottage Way, W-2606

Sacramento, CA 95825

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (916) 414-6464 

TOLL FREE: 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (916) 414-6486 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

firstname_lastname@fws.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

GIBSON, Glenn

Regional Fire Management Officer Sacramento, CA 916 414-6508

WADE, Jessica 

Assistant Regional FMO - Operations " " 978-6181

HADLEY, Richard 

Assistant Regional FMO - Planning " " 414-6483

ROBERTS, James

Regional Fire Ecologist Jamul, CA 619 468-9245

MORRILL, Miriam 

Regional Fire Outreach and Partnerships Coord. Willows, CA 530 934-2801

GOHEEN, David

Klamath Zone FMO Tule Lake, CA 530 667-8304

SHIPPELHOUTE, Dale

North Central Valley Fire Zone FMO Willows, CA 530 934-2801

KELLY, Peter

South Central Valley / Bay Area Fire Zone FMO Los Banos, CA 209 826-3508

RICKARD, Lee

Southern California Fire Zone FMO Jamul, CA 619 713-2201

RASH, Tim

Nevada Fire Zone FMO Fallon, CA 775 423-5128
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Fire Directory – National Park Service (NPS)

National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

Alaska Region

Northeast Region

Midwest Region

National Capital Region

Intermountain Region

Southeast Region

Pacific West Region
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Fire Directory – NPS – National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

UNIT:

NPS – National Interagency Fire Center

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (208) 387-5400

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (208) 387-5400

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (208) 387-5250

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nps.gov 

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

NICHOLS, Tom

Chief, Division of Fire and Aviation Boise, ID 208 387-5216

KAAGE, Bill

Fire Director; Branch Chief, Wildland Fire " " 387-5225

KOONTZ, Mark

Fire Operations " " 387-5090

SCHWAB, Rich

BAER Coordinator Washington, DC 202 513-7129

SCOTT, Jeff

Program/Budget Manager/Business Management Boise, ID 208 387-5210

BAHR, Dick

Fire Science/Ecology " " 387-5217

SHULTZ, Jim

Training/Quals " " 387-5215

D’AMICO, Roberta

Branch Chief, Communication " " 387-5239

WILLIAMS, Sheila

Administrative Officer " " 387-5203

TORRES, Erik

Branch Chief, Information Technology " " 387-5213

ROLLENS, Jon

Branch Chief, Aviation Management " " 387-5227

SPENCER, Hal

Branch Chief, Structural Fire " " 387-5245
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Fire Directory – NPS – Alaska Region

UNIT:

NPS – Alaska Region

240 W. 5th Avenue, Room 114

Anchorage, Alaska 99501

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (907) 644-3409

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (907) 644-3809

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nps.gov 

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

WARTHIN, Dan

Regional Fire Management Officer Anchorage, AK 907 644-3409

DEANE, Shannon

Regional Fire Program Assistant " " 644-3412

SULLIVAN, James

Fire Management Officer – Eastern Area Fairbanks, AK " 455-0651

WEDDLE, Larry

Fire Management Officer – Western Area Denali Park, AK " 683-9548

MITCHELL, Keith

Assistant Fire Management Officer – Western Area " " 683-9549

BARNES, Ken

Aviation Coordinator Anchorage, AK " 644-3407

WARTHIN, Morgan

Communication, Education, and Prevention " " 644-3418

BARNES, Jennifer

Fire Ecologist Fairbanks, AK " 455-0652

SORBEL, Brian

Fire GIS Specialist Anchorage, AK " 644-3413

ALDEN, Sharon (salden@blm.gov)

Fire Weather Program Manager Fairbanks, AK " 356-5691

STRADER, Heidi (hstrader@blm.gov)

Fire Weather Program Manager " " 356-5691
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Fire Directory – NPS – Northeast Region

UNIT:

NPS – Northeast Region

Philadelphia Regional Office (NER), 

200 Chestnut St., Third Floor

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (215) 597-7140

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (540) 999-3422

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (215) 597-0351

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nps.gov 

Mark_Musitano@nps.gov

Joe_Mazzeo@nps.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

MUSITANO, Mark

Regional Fire Management Officer Philadelphia, PA 215 597-4865

VACANT

Fire Operations Specialist " "

STEWART, Barbara

Fire Communication Specialist Charlottesville, VA 434 220-9065

MAZZEO, Joe

Structural Fire Management Officer Boston, MA 617 223-5221

VACANT

Fire Budget Analyst Philadelphia, PA 215
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Fire Directory – NPS – Midwest Region

UNIT:

NPS – Midwest Region

601 Riverfront Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68102

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (402) 661-1756

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (402) 661-1983

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nps.gov 

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

MCMAHILL, Jim

Regional Fire & Aviation Officer Omaha, NE 402 661-1754

NIEMI, Dave

Wildland Fire Management Specialist " " 661-1762

BEACHAM, Scott

Fuels Management Specialist " " 661-1768

HEDREN, Connie

Fire Program Management Assistant " " 661-1756

JOHNSON, J. Michael

Fire Communication & Education Specialist " " 661-1760

MANCUSO, Paul

Fuels Management Specialist " " 661-1758

WIENK, Cody

Fire Ecologist " " 661-1770

SMITH, Janelle

Budget Analyst " " 661-1764

HANSEN, Kathie

Fire GIS Specialist New Franken, WI 920 866-1767

MARIEN, Steve

Fire Meteorologist St. Paul, MN 651 293-8446
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Fire Directory – NPS – National Capital Region

UNIT:

NPS – National Capital Region

P. O. Box 158

302 E. Main Street

Sharpsburg, MD 21782

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (301) 432-6945

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (301) 714-2235

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (301) 432-8621

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nps.gov 

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BOUCHER, Don

Regional Fire and Emergency Manager Washington, DC 202 619-7039

SEABRIGHT, Jeffrey

Regional Fire Management Officer Sharpsburg, MD 301 432-6945

CLANCY, Barbara

Fire Program Management Assistant " " 432-6548

KENYON, William

Communications Center Supervisor Hagerstown, MD 301 714-2223

CASTILLO, Raul

Structural Fire Specialist Washington, DC 202 619-7168
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Fire Directory – NPS – Intermountain Region

UNIT:

NPS – Intermountain Region

12795 W. Alameda Parkway (zip 80228) 

P. O. Box 25287 (zip 80225)

Denver, Colorado 

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (303) 969-2449

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (303) 969-2037

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nps.gov 

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

DAVIN, Michael

Regional Fire Management Officer Denver, CO 303 969-2951

KANE, Kelly

Deputy FMO, Denver " " 969-2449

WOFFINDEN, Brent

Deputy FMO, Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM 505 988-6018

DUHNKRACK, Jesse

Fire Planning Specialist Denver, CO 303 969-2678

SORENSON, Steve

Regional Aviation Manager " " 969-2657

HICKERSON, Jeff

Regional Fuels Specialist – Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM 505 988-6094

BUNDSHUH, Andy

Regional Fuels Specialist - Denver Denver, CO 303 969-2124

TURNER, Linda

Fire Budget Analyst " " 969-2948

WIENK, Cody

Fire Ecologist Nebraska 402 661-1770

FRANK, Christine

Fire Program Management Assistant Denver, CO 303 969-2971

JOLLY, Pam

NRCC Dispatcher – Wildland Fire Module 

Coordinator

Missoula, MT 406 329-4884

MANN, Russ

Meteorologist, RMACC Denver, CO 303 445-4308
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Fire Directory – NPS – Southeast Region

UNIT:

NPS – Southeast Region

National Park Service

Atlanta Federal Center/1924 Building

100 Alabama Street, S.W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (404) 507-5624

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (678) 320-3000

 (SACC)

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (404) 562-3200

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nps.gov 

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

LARRY, Samuel

Regional Fire Management Officer Atlanta, GA 404 507-5624

ADAMS, Willie

Wildland Fire Specialist " " 507-5629

PIERCE, JONATHAN (Acting)

Emergency Services Coordinator “ “ 507-5726

GALLAGHER, Meg

Eastern Regional Aviation Manager “ “ 507-5643

MALLARD, Sandra

Budget Analyst " " 507-5627

WARD, Michael

Prescribed Fire Specialist " " 507-5841

VACANT

Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator - - -

BRADLEY, Shatiba

Fire Program Management Assistant " " 507-5644 

STRUHAR, Liz

Fire Planner " " 507-5642

NOBLE, Caroline

Fire Ecologist Tallahassee, FL 850 893-4153 

Ext. 267

IVEY, Doug 

SMITH, Corey

Air Center Manager & Assistant

Chattanooga, TN 423 892-6861

VACANT

Fire Education and Information " 404 507-5628
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Fire Directory – NPS – Pacific West Region

UNIT:

NPS – Pacific West Region

333 Bush Street, Suite 500

San Francisco, CA 94104-2828

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (415) 623-2210

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (530) 226-2800

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (415) 623-2383

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nps.gov 

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BECKMAN, Sid

Regional Fire Management Officer San Francisco, CA 415 623-2210

NEILL, Christie

Deputy Regional FMO, Operations

San Francisco, CA

Placerville, CA

415

530

623-2217

621-5263

VACANT

Deputy Regional FMO, Fuels Hathaway Pines, CA 209 795-1381

ext. 232

WILLS, Robin

Fire Ecologist San Francisco, CA 415 623-2216

YOSHIDA, Berkeley

Budget Analyst Hawaii 808 985-6100

SITZ, Shad

Regional Aviation Manager Redmond, OR 541 504-4496

SIEFKIN, Nelson

Fire Archeologist & BAER/BAR San Francisco, CA 415 623-2213

RAJU, Ruby

Fire Program Assistant San Francisco, CA 415 623-2211

JOHNSON, Matthew

Fire Management Specialist – Training & FPA Placerville, CA 530 295-5614

JOHNSON, Tod

Fire Management Specialist - Fuels Seattle, WA 206 220-4029

CONOVER, Corky

Fuels Specialist Three Rivers, CA 559 565-3129

GRUPE, Mark

Fire GIS San Francisco, CA 415 623-2212
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Fire Directory – Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Central Office, National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

Great Plains Regional Office

Southwest Regional Office

Southern Plains Regional Office

Rocky Mountain Regional Office

Eastern Regional Office

Alaska Regional Office

Midwest Regional Office

Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office

Navajo Regional Office

Western Regional Office

Northwest Regional Office

Pacific Regional Office
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Fire Directory – BIA – Central Office, National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

UNIT:

BIA Central Office – National Interagency 

Fire Center

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (208) 387-5575

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (208) 387-5660

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (208) 387-5581

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@bia.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

CARLILE, Lyle

BIA Wildland Fire Director Boise, ID 208 387-5575

ROBERTS, Robert (Bob)

BIA Deputy Wildland Fire Director " " 387-5620

JACKSON, James (Mark)

Fire/Fuels Management Specialist " " 387-5041

KOCH, Dave

Training Specialist " " 387-5577

BRADSHAW, Scott

National Fire Planner " " 387-5373

KERLEY, Joel

Aviation Operations Specialist " " 387-5371

ROMERO, Dalan

Fire Management Operations " " 387-5372

BROYLES, Esther (Gini)

Administrative Officer " " 387-5696

BEITIA, Tony

Safety " " 387-5177

AMICARELLA, Mike

Acting Regional Aviation Manager Broomfield, CO 303 888-1505

UNDERWOOD, Dave

Regional Aviation Manager Albuquerque, NM 505 563-3376
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Fire Directory – BIA – Great Plains Regional Office

UNIT:

BIA – Great Plains Regional Office

Federal Building

115 Fourth Avenue SE

MC-301

Aberdeen, South Dakota 54701

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (605) 226-7621

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (605) 226-7358

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

HALL, Dave

Regional Fire Management Officer Aberdeen, S.D. 605 226-7621

MARTIN, David

Assistant Regional Fire Management Officer " " "

THOMPSON, Avery

Regional Fuels Specialist " " "

VACANT

East River Zone FMO " " "

BROWNING, Mark

Natural Resource Specialist/Fire " " "

HAMLEY, Peter (Jim)

Fire Prevention Specialist Belcourt, ND 701 477-0472

ROTHLEUTNER, Melody

BIA Dispatcher, Great Plains Center Rapid City, SD 605 393-8017

MOYER, Jeff

GPA/RMA Fire Prevention/Mitigation Billings, MT 406 247-7949
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Fire Directory – BIA – Southwest Regional Office

UNIT:

BIA – Southwest Regional Office

1001 Indian School Road

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (505) 563-3385

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (505) 563-3052

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

cal.pino@bia.gov

duane.tewa@bia.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

QUAM, Andrew

Acting Regional Forester (Vacant) Albuquerque, NM 505 563-3385

PINO, Calvin E.

Regional Fire Management Officer " " "

TEWA, Duane

Assistant Fire Management Officer " " 563-3370

LUEDTKE, Hal

Regional Fuels Specialist " " 563-3303

VAN BONIN, Fred

GIS Forester " " 563-3381

MARTINEZ, Darryl

SW BAER Coordinator " " 563-3369

JARAMILLO, Kenny

SW Prevention Specialist " " 563-3375
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Fire Directory – BIA – Southern Plains Regional Office

UNIT:

BIA – Southern Plains Regional Office

P. O. Box 368

Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (405) 247-1654

 or (405) 247-1587

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (405) 933-0574

 or (405) 933-2081

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (405) 247-9707

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstNameLastName@bia.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

SAHMAUNT, Mark E.

Forester/Fire Management Officer Anadarko, OK 405 247-1587

ROBERTSON, Rod

Fire Control Officer – SW Zone " " 247-1654

REED, Jack

Fire Control Officer – NW Zone Watonga, OK 580 623-5101

MARTIN, Craig

Prevention Specialist Anadarko, OK 405 247-1663

CLARK, Larry

Prevention Specialist Shawnee, OK " 2730317

LOCKWOOD, Dianne

GIS/NEPA Anadarko, OK " 247-1606

WILLIAMS, Jerry

Natural Resources Officer " " 247-1590

REED, Mike

Environmental Specialist " " 247-1549

LITTLE CHIEF, Jocelyn

Contract Specialist " " 247-1527

WORTHINGTON, John

Archeologist " " 247-1565
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Fire Directory – BIA – Rocky Mountain Regional Office

UNIT:

BIA – Rocky Mountain Regional Office

316 N. 26th Street

Billings, Montana 59101-1362

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (406) 896-2900

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (406) 896-2900

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (406) 247-7921

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstName.LastName@bia.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

CAIN, Caleb

Regional Forester Billings, MT 406 247-7949

Ext.358

LAPLANT, Robert

Forester, Fire Management Officer " " 247-7949

Ext.365

WEAVER, Kevin

Assistant Fire Management Officer " " 247-7949

Ext. 232

HEPPNER, Steve

Fuels Specialist " " 247-7949

Ext. 362

MIRAMONTEZ, Rob

Assistant Fuel Specialist " " 247-7949

Ext. 359

WEATHERWAX, Shelia

Dispatcher – Great Falls Dispatch Center Great Falls, MT " 731-5307

WALKS, David

Dispatcher – Billings Dispatch Center Billings, MT " 896-2900

VACANT

Dispatcher – Cody Dispatch Center Cody, WY 307 578-5740

WHITEMAN, Barbara

Dispatcher – Northern Rockies Coordination Center Missoula, MT " 329-4889

BOATRIGHT, Amanda

Budget Analyst Billings, MT " 247-7949

Ext.238

RICHARDSON, Emma

Staff Support Assistant " " 247-7949

Ext.357

RICHARDSON, Owen

Assistant Fire Cache Manager " " 896-2875

896-2870
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Fire Directory – BIA – Eastern Regional Office

UNIT:

BIA – Eastern Regional Office

545 Marriott Drive, Suite 700

Nashville, Tennessee 87214

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (615) 564-6700 Opt 1

 Daytime Only

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (615) 564-6571

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Reese.Kerbow@bia.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

KERBOW, Reese

Fire Management Officer Nashville, TN 615 564-6782 

KERBOW, Reese (Acting)

Fuels Specialist " " 564-6782

MAHLER, Larry

Forester " " 564-6613

RUTH, Andrew

Fire Ecologist " " 564-6780

MENEELY, Scott

Regional Forester " " 564-6760

THOMAS, Sarah

Administrative Assistant " " 564-6790
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Fire Directory – BIA – Alaska Regional Office

UNIT:

BIA – Alaska Regional Office

P. O. Box 25520

Juneau, Alaska 99802

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (907) 586-7404

TOLL FREE: 1-800-645-8397

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (907) 586-7120

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Steve Heppner: steve.heppner@bia.gov

Larry Adams: larry.adams@bia.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

HART, Raymond

Fire Management Officer Juneau, AK 907 586-7404

VACANT

Regional Fuels Specialist Anchorage, AK " 271-4049

KAHKLEN, Keith

Natural Resources Manager Juneau, AK " 586-7618

KOSNIK, Kristine

Cartographer/GIS Specialist " " 586-7149
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Fire Directory – BIA – Midwest Regional Office

UNIT:

BIA – Midwest Regional Office

Norman Pointe II

5600 West American Blvd, Suite 500

Bloomington, MN 55347

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (612)-713-4400

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (218)-327-4558 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (612) 713-4401

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

FirstName.LastName@bia.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

REMUS, Tom

Regional Fire Management Officer Grand Rapids, MN 218 327-4793

CASSELLIUS, Martin

Regional Fuels Specialist Ft. Snelling, MN 612 725-4523

BASINA, Cristine

Forestry & Fire Administrative Officer " " 725-4525

BENNETT, Jeremy

Regional Prevention Forester " " 725-4526

HARDZINSKI, Carl

Regional GIS Forester " " 725-4524

VACANT

Regional Forester " " -

KURTZ, William

NEPA/ARCH Fire " " 725-4527

POOLER, Paul

Regional Fire Ecologist Bemidji, MN 218 751-2011

Ext 457
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Fire Directory – BIA – Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office

UNIT:

BIA – Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office

3100 West Peak Boulevard

Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (918) 781-4642

TOLL FREE: 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (918) 685-0354

 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (918) 781-4644 

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL: forrest.blackbear@bia.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

GOHRING, Brent

Division Chief Muskogee, OK 918 781-4642

BLACKBEAR, Forrest

Regional Forester " " "

GIPSON, Simeon

Supervisory Forestry Technician, Fire " " "

CROOCH, Bobbi 

Program Analyst " " "

PEAK, Brad

Natural Resources Specialist " " "

SANKEY, Sheldon

Forestry Technician, Fuels " " "
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Fire Directory – BIA – Navajo Regional Office

UNIT:

BIA – Navajo Regional Office

BIA – Fire and Aviation 

P. O. Box 1060 MC N443

Gallup, New Mexico 87305

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (928) 729-2307 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (928) 729-2307

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (928) 729-5029

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Dale.Glenmore@bia.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

GLENMORE, Dale

Fire Management Officer Ft. Defiance, AZ 928 729-7392

BENALLIE, Johnson

Fire Operations Specialist " " 729-7391

WILLETTO, Patrick

Lead Dispatcher " " 729-7379

BARNEY, Jefferson

Dispatcher " " 729-7386

SMITH, Tanya M.

Dispatcher " " 729-7236

BEGAY, Dannell

Air Operations Supervisor " " 729-7380

SMITH, Van

Navajo IHC Supervisor (Acting) " " 729-7382

CHICHARELLO, Dominick

Natural Resource Specialist (NEPA) " " 729-7385

WILSON, Darryl K.

Fuels Technician " " 729-7232

LYNCH, Natalie

Assistant Air Operations Supervisor " " 729-7368

LYNCH, Emilda

Engine Module Supervisor " " 729-7370
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Fire Directory – BIA – Western Regional Office

UNIT:

BIA – Western Regional Office

2600 N. Central Avenue, Suite 400

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (602) 379-6798

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (602) 363-1168

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (602) 379-6826

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstName.LastName@bia.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BEN, Leon Jr.

Regional Fire Management Officer Phoenix, AZ 602 379-6798

x 1241

NOSIE, Carlos Jr. 

Assistant Regional Fire Management Officer " " "

x1243 

PHILBIN, John

Regional Forester " " "

x1240

BURNETTE, Keith

Regional Prescribed Fire/Fuels Specialist " " "

x1239

VACANT

Assistant Regional Prescribed Fire/Fuels Specialist " " "

x1237

VACANT

Natural Resource Specialist (GIS) " " "

x1242

POWSKEY, Richard

Natural Resource Specialist (NEPA) " " "

x1238

JOHNSON, Richard

Fire Ecologist (BIA Pacific and Western Regions) " " "

x1236

COOCHWYTEWA, Carletta

Fiscal Assistant " " "

x1247
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Fire Directory – BIA – Northwest Regional Office

UNIT:

BIA – Northwest Regional Office

911 NE 11th Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97232-4169

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (503) 231-6759

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (503) 866-0017

 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (503) 231-6774

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

cory.winnie@gmail.com

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

SPEAKS, Stan

Regional Director Portland, OR 503 231-6702

SHAW, Bodie

Deputy Regional Director " " 231-6705

SEBASTIAN, Dale

Regional Forester " " 231-6802

WINNIE, Cory

Regional Protection Forester/FMO " " 231-6759

SZULC, John

Assistant Fire Management Officer " " 231-6797

DIAZ, Len

WUI Specialist " " 231-6806

BRUNSON, Ed

Fuels Specialist " " 231-2175

KELLY, Kim

Inter-Regional Fire Ecologist " " 231-2115

COLHOFF, James

Budget Analyst " " 231-6800

ATKINS, Laura

Monitoring Technician " " 231-2273
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Fire Directory – BIA – Pacific Regional Office

UNIT:

BIA – Pacific Regional Office

2800 Cottage Way

Sacramento, California 95825

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (916) 978-6065

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (916) 718-8106 or

 (916) 718-8648

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (916) 978-6081

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Firstname.Lastname@bia.gov

Recker: Ron.Recker@bia.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

RECKER, Ron

Regional Fire Management Officer Sacramento, CA 916 978-6065

JONES, Yvonne

Assistant Regional Fire Management Officer " " 978-6066

VACANT

Regional Forester " " 978-6061

SIMMONS, Joshua

Regional Fuels Specialist " " 978-6177

MERJIL, Jose

Fire Management Specialist " " 978-6117

NANAMKIN, Jim

Regional Prevention Specialist " " 978-6148

HOLGUIN, Soledad

Prevention Specialist " " 978-6020

WHITE, Anjulie

Administrative Assistant " " 978-6146
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Fire Directory – Canada

Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC)

Northwest

Yukon

Saskatchewan

Government of Canada and Parks of Canada

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Nova Scotia

Ontario

Newfoundland

Prince Edward Island

Quebec
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Fire Directory – Canada – Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC)

UNIT:

Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre

1749 Ellice Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba 

R3H 1A6

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: 1-204-784-2030

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: 1-204-956-2398

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

ciffc@ciffc.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

CONNORS, Kim

Director Winnipeg, Manitoba 204 784-2030

POULIN, Serge

Operations Manager " " "

BOKOVAY, Dave

Aviation Manager " " "

MOUSSEAU, Marc

Equipment Manager " " "

BON, Dick

Training Manager " " "

VACANT

Executive Assistant " " "
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Fire Directory – Canada – Northwest

UNIT:

Canadian Northwest Territories

Forest Management Division

Department of Resources, Wildlife & Economic 

Development

Box 7

Ft. Smith, NT X0E 0P0

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (867) 872-7710

TOLL FREE: (877) 698-3473 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (867) 872-7710

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (867) 872-2077

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

forest_management@gov.nt.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

MAWDSLEY, William

Director, Forest Management Ft. Smith, NT 867 872-7700

LEPINE, Frank

Manager, Fire Operations " " "

JOHNSON, Kris

Manager, Fire Sciences " " "

SINCLAIR, Duane

Manager, Aviation Operations " " "

DUTY OFFICER " " 872-7710
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Fire Directory – Canada – Yukon

UNIT:

Yukon Territorial Government

Protective Services Branch

Wildland Fire Management Division

P. O. Box 2703

Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (867) 667-3128

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (867) 667-3128

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (867) 667-3148

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

YDO@gov.yk.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

ETCHES, Mike

Director, Protective Services Whitehorse, Yukon 867 456-3904

YUKON DUTY OFFICER

Seasonal: April 1st – September 30th " " 667-3128

SPARKS, Mike

Supervisor, Wildfire Operations " " 456-3964

HARRIS, Lorne

Supervisor, Air Operations " " 456-3215
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Fire Directory – Canada – Saskatchewan

UNIT:

Government of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Environment 

Wildfire Management Branch

P. O. Box 3003, Hwy. #2 North

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 6G1

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (306) 953-3430

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (306) 953-3430

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (306) 953-2530

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

ffmbdispatch@gov.sk.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

ROBERTS, Steven

Executive Director, Wildfire Management Prince Albert, SK 306 953-2206

LEE, Curtis

Director, Wildfire Operations " " 953-3429

WASYLENCHUK, Scott 

Manager, Provincial Fire Centre " " 953-2883

JESSOP, Daryl

Director, Wildfire Support " " 953-3472

RENAUD, Denis

Director, Aviation Operations La Ronge, SK " 425-4586

DUTY OFFICER Prince Albert, SK " 953-3430
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Fire Directory – Canada – Government of Canada and Parks of Canada

UNIT: Parks Canada Fire Management

Government of Canada- Environment Canada

Parks Canada Agency

National Parks Directorate

25 Eddy Street, 4th Floor

Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M5

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (877) 723-4737

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (877) 723-4737

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (819) 997-3380

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

fire.management@pc.gc.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VACANT

Senior National Fire Management Officer

National Fire Centre – National Office

Gatineau, Quebec 819 994-2912

MACDONALD, Dean

National Fire Management Officer

National Fire Centre – National Office

" " 994-2846

RATNAYAKE, Lakmal

Fire Technician – Parks Fire Information System

National Fire Centre – National Office

" " 934-4712
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Fire Directory – Canada – Alberta

UNIT:

Government of Alberta

Sustainable Resource Development 

Wildfire Management Branch

10th Floor, 9920-108 Street

Edmonton, AB 

T5K 2M4

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (780) 415-6460

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (780) 913-2344

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (780) 422-7230

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

SRD.PFFC-WildfireOperations.m@gov.ab.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BOYD, Hugh

Executive Director – Wildfire Management Branch Edmonton, Alberta 780 427-7811

BREWER, John

Director – Wildfire Operations " " 427-7925

MCGUINTY, Chris

Manager – Wildfire Operations " " 422-4438

SPILA, Quentin

Manager – Aviation and Geomatics " " 422-4506

VACANT

Coordinator – Wildfire Operations " " -

WOG, Brian

Coordinator - Helitack Program " " 415-9955

MAZURIK, Bob

Provincial Wildfire Behaviour Specialist Peace River, Alberta 780 624-6538

GROSSE, Trina

Supervisor - Wildfire Operations Support Edmonton, Alberta 780 427-7419

VACANT

Coordinator - Provincial Airtanker Program " " 644-5518

CHRISTIE, Mathew

Provincial Rotor Wing Specialist " " 644-5524

PROVINCIAL DUTY OFFICER " " 415-6460 
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Fire Directory – Canada – British Columbia

UNIT:

Government of British Columbia

Forest Protection Branch

Ministry of Forests and Range

2957 Jutland Road, 2nd Floor, Bldg. A

Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3E7

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (250) 387-1717

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (250) 387-1717

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (250) 387-5964

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

provfire@gov.bc.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

SIMPSON, Brian

Director Victoria, BC 250 387-6368

365-4012

YOUNG, Bruce

Manager, Fire Operations " " 387-3735

847-6616

VACANT

Superintendent, Fire Preparedness and Operations " " 387-1717

VACANT

A/Manager,, Aviation Operations Kamloops, BC " 356-6261
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Fire Directory – Canada – Manitoba

UNIT:

Government of Manitoba

Headquarter Operations 

Box 44, 200 Saulteaux Crescent

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3W3

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (204) 945-5252

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (204) 945-5252

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (204) 945-7782

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

hqfire@gov.mb.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

McTAVISH, Blair

Director, Headquarters Operations Winnipeg, Manitoba 204 945-6647

DUTY OFFICER " " 945-5252
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Fire Directory – Canada – New Brunswick

UNIT:

Government of New Brunswick

Department of Natural Resources 

Hugh John Fleming Forestry Centre

1350 Regent Street

Fredericton, New Brunswick E3C 2G6

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (506) 453-2530

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (506) 453-2530

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (506) 453-2412

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

provincial.firecentre@gnb.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

JARVIS, Les

Manager, Forest Fire Management Fredericton, NB 506 444-4166

DUTY OFFICER " " 453-3335
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Fire Directory – Canada – Nova Scotia

UNIT:

Province of Nova Scotia

Forest Protection Division

Department of Natural Resources

P. O. Box 130

Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia B0N 2H0

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (902) 758-7230

TOLL FREE: 1-800-565-2224

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (902) 758-7230

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (902) 758-3210

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

protinfo@gov.ns.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

FANNING, Walter

Manager, Forest Protection Shubenacadie, NS 902 758-7236

RUDDERHAM, Jim

Supervisor, Fire Management " " 758-7070

DUTY OFFICER " " 758-7230
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Fire Directory – Canada – Ontario

UNIT:

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

Ministry of Natural Resources

70 Foster Drive, Suite 400

Sault St. Marie, Ontario P6A 6V5

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (705) 945-5751

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (705) 945-5751

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (705) 945-5785

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

meoc-mail.mnr@ontario.ca

pffc-firemail.mnr@ontario.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

TITHECOTT, Al

Director, Aviation, Forest Fire & Emergency 

Services Branch

Sault St. Marie, Ontario 705 945-5937

McALPINE, Rob

A/General Manager, Response & Operations " " 945-5770

DUTY OFFICER " " 945-5751

Emergency Response Clerk " " 945-5795
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Fire Directory – Canada – Newfoundland Labrador

UNIT:

Newfoundland and Labrador Forest Service

Department of Natural Resources P. O. Box 2006, 

Fortis Building 

Corner Brook, Newfoundland A2H 6J8

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (709) 637-2328

 (709) 637-2653

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (709) 637-2328

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (709) 637-2403

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

nlfsfire@gov.nl.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

YOUNG, Eric M.

Director, Forest Engineering & Industry Services Corner Brook, NL 709 637-2349

EARLE, Eric

Supervisor, Fire Management & Coordination " " 637-2416

DUTY OFFICER " " 637-2328
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Fire Directory – Canada – Prince Edward Island

UNIT:

Prince Edward Island

Department of Environment Energy & Forestry 

P. O. Box 2000

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 7N8

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (902) 368-4800

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (902) 314-7100 or

 (902) 314-1926 or use pager

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (902) 368-4713

FIRE PAGER: (902) 892-2323 

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

fbeachgrove@gov.pe.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

McASKILL, J. Dan

Manager, Provincial Forest & Forest Fire Protection Charlottetown, PEI 902 368-6730

GAUTHIER, Terry

Fire Equipment Supervisor; Provincial Forest 

Senior Technician, Central Forestry District

" " 368-4804
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Fire Directory – Canada – Quebec

UNIT:

SOPFEU

Société de protection des forêts contre le feu

715, 7e rue de l’Aéroport

Québec (Québec) G2G 2S7

CANADA

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (418) 871-3341

TOLL FREE: 1-800-463-FEUX (3339)

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (418) 571-3310

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (418) 874-2629

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

cpl@sopfeu.qc.ca

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

NORMAND, Daniel

Directeur du CPL Québec,Québec 418 871-3341

(ext 5420)

DUTY OFFICER " " 871-3304

(ext 5425)
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Fire Directory – Others

FEMA – USFA - Federal Emergency Management Agency – US Fire 

Administration

United States Department of Defense

International – U.S. Agency for International Development /Office of Foreign 

Disaster Assistance

Office of Wildland Fire Coordination, Washington DC

National Association of State Foresters (NASF)

Fire and Aviation Management Directorate

Emergency Support Function #4 – Support Agencies

Office of Aviation Services
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Fire Directory – FEMA-USFA – Federal Emergency Management Agency – US Fire 

Administration

UNIT:

FEMA/U.S. Fire Administration

16825 South Seton Avenue

Emmitsburg, Maryland 21717

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (301) 447-1359

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 1-800-238-3358

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (208) 387-5398

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

first.lastName@fema.dhs.gov

abidaburu@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

FUGATE, W. Craig

FEMA Administrator Washington, DC 202 646-3900

MITCHELL, Ernest Jr. 

U.S. Fire Administrator Washington, DC 202 646-2899

GAINES, Glenn

Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Emmitsburg, MD 301 447-1018

FURR, Alexandra

Director, National Fire Programs Division " " 447-1353

ZIEBART, Rick

Chief, Emergency Response Support Branch " " 447-1821

BIDABURU, Aitor 

Fire Program Specialist, ESRB, NIFC Liaison Boise, ID 208 387-5698
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Fire Directory – United States Department of Defense

UNIT:

United States Department of Defense

US NORTHERN COMMAND

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: 

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (719) 556-1659

 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (719) 554-2369/2368 

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

nnc.cmdctraerospace.omb@northcom.mil

arnorthaoc@conus.army.mil 

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

NIFC Department of Defense Liaison Officer Boise, ID 208

210

387-5815

601-3535

NIFC Defense Coordinating Officer

FEMA Region X

COL Steven Schenk, US Army North

Bothell, WA 425

210

487-4790

247-3907

NIFC Defense Coordinating Officer

FEMA Region X

LTC Matthew France, US Army North

Bothell, WA 425

210

487-4475

247-8925

NIFC Defense Coordinating Officer

FEMA Region X Bothell, WA 425

210

487-4757

247-8922

If no answer, contact NICC for assistance Boise, ID 208 387-5400
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Fire Directory – International – U.S. Agency for International Development/Office of 

Foreign Disaster Assistance

UNIT:

U.S. Agency for International 

Development/Office of Foreign Disaster 

Assistance (USAID/OFDA)

U.S. Forest Service

Office of International Programs

1099 14th Street, NW, Suite 5500W

Washington, DC 20005-3402

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (202) 273-4729

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (202) 273-4750

 or (202) 216-3706

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

ssavolaine@fs.fed.us

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

SAVOLAINE, Stephanie Fritz (FS)

Assistant Director

Disaster Assistance Support Program (DASP) 

Washington, DC 202

273-4729 

712-0004 

258-9631

KNOBEL, Christopher (FS)

Disaster Management Specialist (DASP) " 202 

208 

712-0746 

830-6608 

LEONARDO, Christine (FS)

Disaster Management Specialist (DASP) " 202 273-4752 

712-1128 

FLEMING, James (USAID)

OFDA Assistant Director, Operations " 202 

703

712-4098 

981-1729

HORNE, Todd (USAID)

OFDA Team Leader, Logistics " 202 

571 

712-0234 

278-5876
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Fire Directory – Office of Wildland Fire, Washington DC

UNIT:

DOI Office of Wildland Fire

(OS-OWF)

1849 C Street, NW

Washington, DC 20240

Mailstop 2660-MIB

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (202) 606-3144

TOLL FREE: 1-877-246-1373

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (202) 208-4108 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (202) 606-3150

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@ios.doi.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

JOHNSON, Roy

Director Washington, DC 202 606-3053

VACANT

Deputy Director " 202 513-0753

BLOMS, Rod

Wildland Fire Operations " " 334-1562

MAZZIER, Vince

Emergency Management Coordinator Washington, DC 202 513-0753

CHRISTIANSEN, Erik

Fuels Coordinator " " 334-1559

MAUNEY, Louis

Budget Officer " " 606-0518

SCHMITZ, Denise

Budget Analyst Boise, ID 208 334-1554

SHETLER, Shari

Senior Advisor " " 334-1552

BASTIAN, Henry

LANDFIRE Lead/Fire Ecologist Washington, DC 202 606-3206

SLOAN, Jenna

Strategic Planner " " 606-5858

TEENSMA, Peter

Fire Science Coordinator " " 208-0727

WHITNEY, Jeff

Executive Director, FPA " 208 860-3885
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Fire Directory – National Association of State Foresters (NASF)

UNIT:

National Association of State Foresters

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (208) 867-0908

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: (208) 867-0908

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (208) 387-5376

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL: desmith@blm.gov

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

SMITH, Dan

Fire Director Boise, ID 208 387-5653
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Fire Directory-Office of Aviation Services

UNIT:

Office of Aviation Services

300 E. Mallard Dr. Ste. 200

Boise, ID 83706-3991

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: (208) 433-5000

TOLL FREE:

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: 1-888-464-7427

FACSIMILE NUMBER: (208) 433-5007

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

--- IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE FIRE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW ---

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BATHRICK, Mark

Associate Director Boise, ID 208 433-5001

GETCHELL, Ralph

Chief, Div. of Tech Services " " 433-5077

VACANT

Chief, Branch of Training " " 433-5090

KOECKERITZ, Brad

Training Specialist " " 433-5091

ROTHWELL, Kirk

Training Specialist " " 433-5092

JOHNSTON, Vicki

Flight Coord Center Western Regional Office " " 334-9314

JOHNSON, Harlan

Chief, Branch of Acquisition " " 433-5025
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Fire Directory – Emergency Support Function # 4 - Support Agencies

UNIT:

Emergency Support Function # 4

Supporting Agencies

FIRE TELEPHONE NO.: See Below

 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR NO.: See Below

FACSIMILE NUMBER: See Below

NAME/TITLE CITY/STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

Department of Agriculture

DAGUE, Dale

US Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management

Washington, DC 202 205-1500

Department of Agriculture

SACHS, Gordon

US Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management

" " 205-1132

Department of Interior 

MAZZIER, Vince

Office of Wildfire 

" " 513-0753

Department of Interior

BLOMS, Rod

Office of Wildfire 

Boise, ID 208 334-1562

U.S. Fire Administration 

CARNEGIS, John

Emergency Response Support Branch

Emmitsburg, MD 301 447-1588

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Nat’l Response Coordination Center, Watch Desk

FEMA-nrcc@dhs.gov

Washington, DC 202 646-2828

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FENTON, Bob

Response Division

" " 646-3692

NOAA/National Weather Service

HOCKENBERRY, Heath Boise, ID 208 334-9862

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

IRWIN, Bill Washington, DC 202 646-1387

Environmental Protection Agency

SCHUMANN, Jean " " 564-1977

U.S. Coast Guard

MARINEAU, Lt. Jason " " 372-2261

U.S. Department of State

BECKER, Robert " " 776-8603
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1 CHAPTER 60

2 OVERHEAD/CREWS

3

4 National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS) Positions 

5 Overhead Positions Listed in the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS) 

6 Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1.

7 This document is located at: http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/docs/pms310-1.pdf

8

9 Incident Qualifications and Certification System (IQCS) Position Codes

10 The Incident Qualifications and Certification System (IQCS) is an information management 

11 system that tracks training and certifications for Wildland Firefighters. For a complete list of all 

12 IQCS recognized Position Codes, refer to the Position Codes link at the following web site: 

13 http://iqcs.nwcg.gov/

14

15 Crews and Wildland Fire Modules

16

17 Type 1 Interagency Hotshot Crews

18 For a complete list of all Type 1 Interagency Hotshot Crews, refer to the following web 

19 site: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/people/hotshots/IHC_index.html

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49
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1 Minimum Crew Standards for National Mobilization

2 For a detailed description of minimum crew standards see Interagency Standards for Fire and 

3 Aviation Operations, Chapter 13, Firefighter Training and Qualifications 

4 at: http://www.nifc.gov/PUBLICATIONS/redbook/2013/Chapter13.pdf

5 Or

6 Wildland Fire and Aviation Program Management and Operations Guide, Chapter 7, Crews

7 http://www.bia.gov/cs/groups/xnifc/documents/text/idc013067.pdf

8

9 Interagency Wildland Fire Modules

10 Wildland Fire Modules Configuration

11 As an interagency resource, the Wildland Fire Modules are available nationally throughout the 

12 fire season. The core module for mobilization is comprised of one (1) module leader and six (6) 

13 module crewmembers. 

14

15 Specific agency modules may exceed the core configuration by adding an additional three (3) 

16 crewmembers at mobilization. If requested, modules can be configured and mobilized with less 

17 than six (6) crewmembers, but only after agreement between the requesting and sending units. 

18 Any negotiated configurations must be identified within the original request. 

19

20 Wildland Fire Module Mobilization

21 Geographic Areas will mobilize local Interagency Wildland Fire Modules internally. There are 

22 local unit agreements to share Wildland Fire Modules between bordering units in different 

23 Geographic Areas.

24

25 The Wildland Fire Module Leader will contact the ordering unit to discuss incident/project 

26 requirements.

27

28 Smokejumper Numbers

29 There are 459 smokejumpers at the following locations:

30

31 BLM Alaska (Fairbanks) 64

32 BLM Great Basin (Boise) 76

33 FS Region 1 (Missoula) 72

34 (Grangeville) 30

35 (West Yellowstone) 30

36 FS Region 4 (McCall) 70

37 FS Region 5 (Redding) 40

38 FS Region 6 (N. Cascade) 30

39 (Redmond) 45

40 TOTAL 457

41 Daily availability is updated throughout the fire season and is posted at the following website: 

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

43

44 Smokejumper Gear, Weights, and Volume

45 WEIGHT VOLUME

46 Jump gear 50 lbs. 4.5 cu ft.

47 Travel Bag 45 lbs. 4.0 cu ft.

48 Main parachute 22 lbs. 1.5 cu ft.

49 Reserve parachute 12 lbs. 1.0 cu ft.
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1 Pilots – Lead Plane, Aerial Supervision Module and Smokejumper

2 For a complete list of Lead Plane, Aerial Supervision Module and Smokejumper pilot 

3 qualifications, refer to the following web site:

4 http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/aviation/Lead_Planes.pdf

5

6 Rappeller Numbers

7 There are 257 Rappellers at the following locations:

8

9 FS Region 1 (Gallatin, MT) 12

10 FS Region 4 (Boise, ID) 12

11 (New Meadows, ID) 30

12 (Salmon, ID) 42

13 FS Region 5 (Fort Jones, CA) 21

14 (Prather, CA) 12

15 FS Region 6 (Enterprise, OR) 16

16 (Grants Pass, OR) 16

17 (John Day, OR) 28

18 (Prineville, OR) 22

19 (Ukiah, OR) 16

20 (Wenatchee, WA) 30

21

22 Rappeller and Helicopter Manager Gear, Weights, and Volume

23

24 WEIGHT VOLUME

25 Travel bag and line gear 65 lbs. 2.0 cu ft

26 Specialized equipment 30 lbs. 1.0 cu ft

27 Helicopter Manager’s specialized 30 lbs. 1.0 cu ft

28 Equipment (policy documents)

29

30 Non-Standard Overhead Groups

31 When ordered as a non-standard overhead group, “module, fuels” or “module, suppression,” 

32 individuals requested must reside within one geographic area. At the discretion of the host 

33 Geographic Area center manager, modules may be comprised of individuals from multiple host 

34 units within the Geographic Area.

35

36 Units may name request individual overhead positions from various geographic areas following 

37 standard ordering procedures for overhead requests and upon arrival, create modules locally 

38 based on mobilization needs and priorities. 

39

40 Communications Coordinator (COMC)

41 Duties and Responsibilities:

42 • Manage the allocation of communications resources at the Geographic Area level. This 

43 includes communications equipment, personnel, and associated supplies. The COMC 

44 provides support to the assigned Geographic Area and reports daily to the NIFC 

45 Communications Duty Officer (CDO). The COMC will not be assigned to specific 

46 incidents or to an Area Command Team. Situations may occur when communications 

47 coordination is required between multiple Geographic Areas. Under these circumstances, 

48 a COMC may be assigned to a NICC Resource Order to provide overall coordination and 

49 support to COMCs assigned to the affected Geographic Areas.
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1 • Manage the frequency resources for all incidents under assigned jurisdiction. This 

2 includes all frequencies for ground tactical, command, logistics, and air operations.

3 .

4

5 NOTE: During complex or multiple fire situations, the COMC will request additional qualified 

6 personnel to be assigned as field COMCs. Any situation involving complex air operations will 

7 require that the COMC request a Frequency Coordinator (FQCO) specifically for air operations.

8 • Maintains an accurate inventory of all communications equipment assigned to incidents 

9 under their control. 

10 • Keep current on the availability of communications resources for future Geographic Area 

11 and National requirements. The COMC should be current with procedures needed to 

12 obtain such resources. 

13 • Provide problem-solving recommendations and advice on communications issues to the 

14 respective Geographic Area Coordinators, the Area Command Teams, and/or to Incident

15 Management Teams within a complex or single incident. National, as well as Geographic 

16 Area priorities will be considered when making recommendations and/or providing 

17 advice.

18 • Assist incidents with communication system design and in obtaining specialized 

19 communications equipment.

20

21 Flight Manager

22 A Flight Manager will be designated for point-to-point flights transporting personnel. The Flight 

23 Manager is a government employee that is responsible for coordinating, managing, and 

24 supervising flight operations. The Flight Manager is not required to be on board for most flights. 

25 For those flights that have multiple legs or are complex in nature, a Flight Manager should attend 

26 the entire flight. The Flight Manager will meet the qualification standard for the level of mission 

27 assigned as set forth in the Interagency Aviation Training Guide (IAT).The Flight Manager is 

28 supervised by the Sending Unit dispatcher until the destination is reached. The Flight Manager 

29 duties are:

30 • Brief the traveling personnel providing an overview of travel purpose and final 

31 destination, route of travel, intermediate stops, if applicable, and estimated time(s) of 

32 arrival (ETAs).

33 • Ensure the passenger manifest is accurate and contains the correct names and weights of 

34 the passengers. Note: The pilot is ultimately responsible for ensuring correct weights, 

35 balance and power computations. The Flight Manager will provide one copy of the 

36 manifest to the pilot-in-command and ensure that additional copies are available for the 

37 receiving unit and the sending dispatcher.

38 • Ensure proper Resource Tracking procedures are met. The NICC Flight Following 

39 telephone number is 1-800-994-6312. 

40 • Ensure passenger aircraft safety briefing is conducted.

41 • Maintain a current list of telephone numbers for the sending and receiving units. The 

42 Flight Manager will contact the sending unit dispatch when the flight plan has deviated 

43 more than 30 minutes from the original flight plan.

44 • Have all personnel within the weight limitations, assembled, and ready to board in the 

45 designated staging area.

46 • Ensure the pilot and aircraft are currently authorized for the intended mission and the 

47 pilot-in-command can verify the aircraft is within weight and balance limitations.

48 • Responsible for signing the Daily Flight Report – Invoices (Form 6500-122 or AMD-23)

49 for all flights (except for domestic air carriers, airlines, and NIFC contract aircraft).
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1 • For Canadian travel, the Flight Manager will ensure proper documentation is included, as 

2 outlined in the Canadian/United States Operating Agreement.

3 o

4

5 National Incident Management Teams

6 Teams will be ordered by type using an Overhead Group request in ROSS.

7

8 Type 1 IMTs

9 There are four (4) National Incident Management Organization Teams (NIMO). 

10 There are sixteen (16) Type 1 IMTs. The Type 1 IMTs are dispersed as follows:

11

12 Northern Rockies 2 California 4

13 Rocky Mountain 1 Northwest 2

14 Southwest 2 Alaska 1

15 Great Basin 2 Southern 2

16

17 IMT Configurations

18 IMTs ordered through NICC will be requested as either a long or a short team configuration. 

19 Any variation from the standard configuration is at the discretion of the requesting unit. The 

20 Deputy Incident Commander position is not mandatory. The Incident Commander positions on 

21 IMTs may only be filled by current agency employees. It is recommended that the following 

22 positions also be filled by current agency employees: Finance/Admin. Section Chief Type 1 or 

23 2, Procurement Unit Leader, Comp/Claims Unit Leader, and Compensation-for-Injury Specialist.

24

25 NIMO / Type 1 / Type 2 Short Team Configuration (Total of 9 positions)

26

27 ICT1 / ICT2 Incident Commander Type 1 / Type 2

28 SOF1 / SOF2 Safety Officer Type 1 / Type 2

29 PIO1 / PIO2 Public Information Officer Type 1 / Type 2

30 OSC1 / OSC2 Operations Section Chief Type 1 / Type 2 (2 each)

31 AOBD Air Operations Branch Director

32 PSC1 / PSC2 Planning Section Chief Type 1 / Type 2

33 LSC1 / LSC2 Logistics Section Chief Type 1 / Type 2

34 FSC1 / FSC2 Finance/Admin Section Chief Type 1 / Type 2

35

36 NIMO / Type 1 / Type 2 Long Team Configuration (Total of 26 positions)

37

38 DIVS Division/Group Supervisor (4 each)

39 ASGS Air Support Group Supervisor

40 ATGS Air Tactical Group Supervisor

41 SITL Situation Unit Leader

42 RESL Resources Unit Leader (2 each)

43 FBAN Fire Behavior Analyst

44 COML Communications Unit Leader

45 SPUL Supply Unit Leader

46 FACL Facilities Unit Leader

47 GSUL Ground Support Unit Leader

48 TIME Time Unit Leader

49 COMP Comp/Claims Unit Leader
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1 PROC Procurement Unit Leader

2

3

4 Due to the nature of incidents that NIMO teams will be assigned to, team configuration may be 

5 negotiated by NMAC, the NIMO Coordinator, NIMO Incident Commander, and the requesting

6 unit, up to the maximum number of positions. To increase personnel capacity and capability, 

7 trainees, apprentices, and/or technical specialists may be ordered for any or all positions. 

8

9 In addition to the 26 positions identified on the long team configuration, IMTs may have a 

10 maximum of seventeen (17) positions to be negotiated and concurred on by the Incident 

11 Commander and the Agency Administrator from the requesting unit. As well, they may 

12 bring an additional six (6) trainee positions and six (6) S420/520 command and general 

13 staff mentors. These positions are identified by the IMTs and not by receiving unit. Unless 

14 notified otherwise, these trainees will be mobilized for incidents on Federal lands.

15

16

17

18

19

20

21 National Incident Management Teams

22 Teams will be ordered by type using an Overhead Group request in ROSS.

23

24 Type 1 IMTs

25 There are four (4) National Incident Management Organization Teams (NIMO). 

26 There are sixteen (16) Type 1 IMTs. The Type 1 IMTs are dispersed as follows:

27

28 Northern Rockies 2 California 4

29 Rocky Mountain 1 Northwest 2

30 Southwest 2 Alaska 1

31 Great Basin 2 Southern 2

32

33 IMT Configurations

34 IMTs ordered through NICC will be requested as either a long or a short team configuration. 

35 Any variation from the standard configuration is at the discretion of the requesting unit. The 

36 Deputy Incident Commander position is not mandatory. The Incident Commander positions on 

37 IMTs may only be filled by current agency employees. It is recommended that the following 

38 positions also be filled by current agency employees: Finance/Admin. Section Chief Type 1 or 

39 2, Procurement Unit Leader, Comp/Claims Unit Leader, and Compensation-for-Injury Specialist.

40

41 NIMO / Type 1 / Type 2 Short Team Configuration (Total of 9 positions)

42

43 ICT1 / ICT2 Incident Commander Type 1 / Type 2

44 SOF1 / SOF2 Safety Officer Type 1 / Type 2

45 PIO1 / PIO2 Public Information Officer Type 1 / Type 2

46 OSC1 / OSC2 Operations Section Chief Type 1 / Type 2 (2 each)

47 AOBD Air Operations Branch Director

48 PSC1 / PSC2 Planning Section Chief Type 1 / Type 2

49 LSC1 / LSC2 Logistics Section Chief Type 1 / Type 2
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1 FSC1 / FSC2 Finance/Admin Section Chief Type 1 / Type 2

2

3 NIMO / Type 1 / Type 2 Long Team Configuration (Total of 26 positions)

4

5 DIVS Division/Group Supervisor (4 each)

6 ASGS Air Support Group Supervisor

7 ATGS Air Tactical Group Supervisor

8 SITL Situation Unit Leader

9 RESL Resources Unit Leader (2 each)

10 FBAN Fire Behavior Analyst

11 COML Communications Unit Leader

12 SPUL Supply Unit Leader

13 FACL Facilities Unit Leader

14 GSUL Ground Support Unit Leader

15 TIME Time Unit Leader

16 COMP Comp/Claims Unit Leader

17 PROC Procurement Unit Leader

18

19 Due to the nature of incidents that NIMO teams will be assigned to, team configuration may be 

20 negotiated by NMAC, the NIMO Coordinator, NIMO Incident Commander, and the requesting 

21 unit, up to the maximum number of positions. To increase personnel capacity and capability, 

22 trainees, apprentices, and/or technical specialists may be ordered for any or all positions. 

23

24 In addition to the 27 positions identified on the long team configuration, IMTs may have a 

25 maximum of seventeen (17) positions to be negotiated and concurred on by the Incident 

26 Commander and the Agency Administrator from the requesting unit. As well, they may bring an 

27 additional six (6) trainee positions and six (6) S420/520 command and general staff mentorees. 

28 These positions are identified by the IMTs and not by receiving unit. Unless notified otherwise, 

29 these trainees will be mobilized for incidents on Federal lands. 

30

31 NIMO Incident Management Team Type of Assignments

32 The following criteria will be considered in determining appropriate assignments for NIMO:

33

34  Wildland Fire - NIMO Teams may be ordered for managing wildland fire. 

35 This is not limited to Type 1 or 2 wildfires, but may also be appropriate for 

36 multiple Type 3 fires for developing personnel capability as mentors, trainers, 

37 and evaluators.

38 o Trigger Points

39  Multiple ignitions within a GACC

40  Agency Administrator requesting additional support

41  Fire is Type 2 complexity with potential for Type 1 (NIMO 

42 Team is assigned and Type 2 IMT remains integrated and in 

43 support and/or obtains Type 1 training and experience)

44  Long Duration Incidents - A NIMO Team may be assigned to fires that are 

45 expected to last for several weeks or as the “second” team in to bring incidents 

46 to their conclusion.

47 o Trigger Points

48  Incident is projected to last more than 14 days

49  Agency Administrator’s request for additional support
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1  Cost containment, WFSA/WFIP, Complexity Analysis, etc., 

2 indicates need for a non-traditional approach in managing the 

3 incident.

4  Mission Specific Assignments

5  National / Geographic Area Operations Support

6  International Assignments 

7  All Hazard 

8  Fuels Management

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10 Type 1 IMT Rotation Process

11 • Type 1 IMTs remain on-call for a maximum of seven (7) days.

12 • At the time (clock hour and day of the week) a Type 1 IMT from national rotation is 

13 requested, the next eligible Type 1 IMT in rotation will be notified and placed in two (2) 

14 hour call status and will remain in call status for the next seven (7) days. The next two 

15 (2) Type 1 IMTs in national rotation will also be notified of the schedule change. 

16 Geographic Areas unable to provide a Type 1 IMT when ordered for a national 

17 assignment will be listed as unavailable on the national rotation list and will not be 

18 considered until the designated slot rotates into position again.

19 • Geographic Areas with more than one (1) Type 1 IMT may decide which “eligible” team 

20 responds to a National call. Geographic Areas must pass if no “eligible” Type 1 IMT can 

21 meet the two-hour call.

22 • Type 1 IMTs will be considered unavailable for a National assignment if the primary 

23 Incident Commander is unavailable or it is necessary to have more than two (2) 

24 substitutes to fill Command/General Staff positions. The Deputy Incident Commander 

25 may be allowed to take the team with Geographic Area Multi-Coordinating Group 

26 (GMAC) approval. Any deviation to the aforementioned availability and substitution 

27 principle must have GMAC and NMAC approval. An IMT that is not available for a 

28 National assignment will be listed as unavailable on the national rotation list.

29 • Within Round 1 of the national rotation, once a Type 1 IMT has been committed to an 

30 incident, either internally or nationally, it will remain ineligible for a National assignment 

31 until all Type 1 IMTs have had an assignment. Once all Type 1 IMTs have had an 

32 assignment within Round 1, the national rotation will begin Round 2, following the same 

33 procedures that applied in Round 1. 

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35 A committed Type 1 IMT that is reassigned to additional incidents prior to being demobilized to 

36 home unit will be counted as a single assignment within the round that the team was mobilized.

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38 • Type 1 IMTs that are mobilized but do not actually receive an incident or staging 

39 assignment within 48 hours will remain eligible for National assignments in the current 

40 round of the National rotation.

41 • All assignments, internal or national, count as experience.

42 • Once a Type 1 IMT, mobilized from the National rotation is staged by NICC, that team 

43 will be prioritized and assigned when a Geographic Area requires a replacement team. 

44 Once a team has been staged by a Geographic Area, the team will be prioritized and 

45 assigned to any new incident within that Area, or when a replacement team is needed 

46 within the Area. If NICC receives another Type 1 IMT request, the first eligible Type 1 

47 IMT in National rotation will be ordered.

48 • The Geographic Area will coordinate with NICC before reassigning an out-of-area Type 

49 1 IMT to another incident.
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1 • Geographic Areas with only one (1) Type 1 IMT may stand the team down for rest after 

2 coordination with NICC.

3 • The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) retains the authority to 

4 manage all team assignments as necessary to achieve team experience objectives, ensure 

5 proficiency, manage fatigue, or for other reasons. 

6 • Teams mobilized in the previous calendar year and whose assignment extends into the 

7 new calendar year will not be shown as assigned in the new calendar year.

8 • When situations warrant, rationale is required by NMAC for assignment of Area 

9 Command, National Type 1 and 2 Incident Management Teams and NIMO Teams prior 

10 to mobilization. This includes internal assignments.

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12 The National rotation and current assignment history for the Type 1 IMTs is maintained 

13 throughout the calendar year at web 

14 site: http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/teams/imt_rotate.pdf 

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16 National Area Command Teams

17 There are four (4) National Area Command Teams. All requests for Area Command Teams will 

18 be placed through established ordering channels to NICC. 

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1 National Area Command Team Configuration

2 National Area Command Teams are comprised of six (6) positions: four (4) specific and two (2) 

3 trainees identified by the Area Commander. The Area Commander position may only be filled 

4 by a current agency employee.

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6 ACDR Area Commander

7 ACPC Assistant Area Commander, Planning

8 ACLC Assistant Area Commander, Logistics

9 ACAC Area Command Aviation Coordinator

10 Area Command trainees (2 each)

11 National Area Command Team Rotation Process

12 • National Area Command Teams remain on-call for a maximum of fourteen (14) days. 

13 • At the time (clock hour and day of the week) a Area Command Team from National 

14 rotation is requested, the next eligible Area Command Team in rotation will be notified 

15 and placed in two (2) hour call status and will remain in call status for the next 14 days. 

16 The next two (2) National Area Command Teams in National rotation will also be 

17 notified of the schedule change. An Area Command Team that is not available when 

18 ordered by NICC will not be considered until the designated slot rotates into position 

19 again.

20 • Teams that receive an assignment will be out of the National rotation until all Area 

21 Command Teams have had an assignment.

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23 The national rotation and current assignment history for the Area Command Teams is maintained 

24 throughout the calendar year at web 

25 site: http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/teams/area_rotate.pdf. 

26

27 Incident Support Teams

28 Teams will be ordered using an Overhead Group request in ROSS, with the exception of 

29 Aviation Safety Assistance Teams.

30

31 National Interagency Buying Teams (BUYTs)

32 There are twelve (14) National Interagency Buying Teams. The teams are dispersed as follows. 

33

34 Northern Rockies 2

35 Rocky Basin 2

36 Eastern 1

37 Southwest 2

38 California 2

39 Northwest 2

40 Southern 2

41 Alaska 1

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43 BUYT Configuration 

44 National Interagency BUYTs are comprised of a leader and six team members. One of the six 

45 members may be assigned as an assistant or deputy leader. In addition to the seven-member 

46 team, personnel from the incident host agency or alternate buying team members may be added 

47 as needed, to supplement the primary team. One (1) member of the team must be a Contracting 

48 Officer.

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1 National Interagency BUYTs will consist of the following positions:

2 • Two (2) qualified procurement personnel.

3 • Four (4) personnel support positions.

4 • One (1) procurement or leader trainee. 

5

6 BUYTs Rotation Process

7 • BUYTs will remain on-call for a maximum fourteen (14) days. 

8 • At the time (clock hour and day of week) a BUYT from the BUYT Rotation list is 

9 requested, the next eligible BUYT in rotation will be notified and will remain in call 

10 status for the next fourteen (14) day period. The next two (2 BUYTs in rotation will also 

11 be notified of the schedule change. Geographic Areas unable to provide a BUYT when 

12 ordered for a National assignment will be listed as unavailable on the BUYT Rotation 

13 and will not be considered until the designated Geographic Area slot rotates into position 

14 again.

15 • Geographic Areas with more than one (1) BUYT may decide which “eligible” team 

16 responds to a National call. Geographic Areas must pass if no “eligible” BUYT can meet 

17 the 24-hour call.

18 • BUYTs will be considered unavailable for a National assignment if more than two (2) 

19 procurement or support positions are to be filled with a substitute.

20 • The National Interagency Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) retains the 

21 authority to adjust the BUYT Rotation list when necessary to achieve team experience 

22 objectives or for other reasons.

23 The National rotation and current assignment history can be found at the following web 

24 site: http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/teams/buy_rotate.pdf.

25

26 Administrative Payment Teams (APTs)

27 There are three (3) National Park Service Administrative Payment Teams. 

28

29 Administrative Payment Teams Configuration

30 National Park Service APTs consist of the following positions:

31 • One (1) Team Leader.

32 • One (1) Contracting Officer.

33 • Two (2) Administrative Assistants.

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35 Actual team composition will be determined by the team leader and the ordering unit’s 

36 administrative staff. 

37

38 National Administrative Payment Team Schedule Process

39 • Administrative Payment Teams will remain on-call for a maximum fourteen (14) days. 

40 • The schedule will change on alternate Tuesdays, at 2400 Mountain Time.

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42 Team 1: 

43 12/26/2012 – 1/8/2013

44 2/6/2013 – 2/19/2013

45 3/20/2013 – 4/2/2013

46 5/1/2013 – 5/14/2013

47 6/12/2013 – 6/25/2013

48 7/24/2013 – 8/6/2013

49 9/4/2013 – 9/17/2013
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1 10/16/2013 – 10/29/2013

2 11/27/2013 – 12/10/2013

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5 Team 2:

6 1/9/2013 – 1/22/2013

7 2/20/2013 – 3/5/2013

8 4/3/2013 – 4/16/2013

9 5/15/2013 – 5/28/2013

10 6/26/2013 – 7/9/2013

11 8/7/2013 – 8/20/2013

12 9/18/2013 – 10/1/2013

13 10/30/2013 – 11/12/2013

14 12/11/2013 – 12/24/2013

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16 Team 3:

17 01/23/2013 – 02/05/2013 

18 3/6/2013 – 3/19/2013

19 4/17/2013 – 4/30/2013

20 5/29/2013 – 6/11/2013

21 7/10/2013 – 7/23/2013

22 8/21/2013 – 9/3/2013

23 10/2/2013 – 10/15/2013

24 11/13/2013 – 11/26/2013

25 12/25/2013 – 1/7/2014

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28 Team 1: Rose Pollard TX-LAP SWCC, Albuquerque, NM

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30 Team 2: Debra Ledford SC-KMP SACC, Atlanta, GA

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32 Team 3: Connie Dworak NE-MWP RMCC, Denver, Colorado

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34 Burned Area Emergency Response Team (BAER)

35 The Department of the Interior (DOI) maintains two (2) National BAER Teams to assist field 

36 units plan for immediate post wildfire site stabilization. National BAER Teams are dispatched to 

37 more complex BAER incidents involving risks to human life and critical Federal assets. Potential 

38 floods, mud and debris flows, watershed/municipal water supplies, urban interface, and complex 

39 and multiple jurisdictions are the dispatch prioritization criteria issues factored into the 

40 mobilization decision. Bureaus maintain rosters of BAER personnel for less complex incidents 

41 and are available through the National Coordinators listed below.

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43 DOI Interagency Burned Area Emergency Response Team Configuration

44 The initial callout of the DOI BAER Team will consist of no more than 13 positions:

45 • One (1) BAER Team Leader

46 • One (1) Deputy BAER Team Leader 

47 • One (1) BAER Environmental Specialist

48 • One (1) BAER Documentation Specialist 

49 • Two (2) BAER Geographic Information Specialist (GIS)
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1 • One (1) BAER Hydrologist 

2 • One (1) BAER Soil Scientist

3 • One (1) BAER Geologist

4 • One (1) BAER Biologist

5 • One (1) BAER Forester

6 • One (1) BAER Cultural Resource Specialist

7 • One (1) BAER Botanist

8

9 DOI Burned Area Emergency Response Team Mobilization Process

10 During National Preparedness Levels 1-3, the ordering unit's agency administrator will

11 coordinate any potential BAER Team assignment through the agency Regional/State BAER 

12 Coordinators with the concurrence of the agency National BAER Coordinator and National 

13 Interagency BAER Team Leader. The ordering unit must make contact with their agency

14 Regional/State BAER Coordinator before placing an order.

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16 During National Preparedness Levels 4-5, BAER Team assignments will be coordinated through 

17 the National BAER Coordinators with the concurrence of the National Multi-Agency 

18 Coordination Group (NMAC). 

19 NICC will notify the National BAER Coordinator-in-charge for any National BAER Team call20 out (in order of contact):

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Myron Hotinger (National Coordinator) BIA 208-387-5246

Lou Ballard (National Coordinator) FWS 505-842-3141

Rich Schwab (National Coordinator) NPS 208-387-5246

Dave Repass (National Coordinator) BLM 202-912-7224

Erv Gasser (National BAER Team Leader) NPS 208-387-5584

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23 National Fire Prevention Education Teams (NFPETs)

24 Requests for National Fire Prevention and Education Teams will be placed through established 

25 ordering channels using an Overhead Group Request. The NFPET Geographic Area 

26 Coordinators listed below will work with Geographic Area Coordination Centers to fill team 

27 orders. (See Chapter 20 for full description of Team’s use and purpose)

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29 NFPET Configuration

30 The minimum team mobilization will be one (1) Team Leader and two (2) team members, 

31 consisting of the following positions:

32

33 • PETL – Fire Prevention Education Team Leader

34 • PETM – Fire Prevention Education Team Member

35 PIO2 – Public Information Officer Type 2 or,

36

37 Additional positions that can be utilized include:

38

39 • PETL (T) – Fire Prevention Education Team Leader, Trainee

40 • PETM (T) – Fire Prevention Education Team Member, Trainee

41 • PREV – Fire Prevention Technician

42 • PIOF – Public Information Officer

43 • THSP – Public Affairs (agency employee only)
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1 • INVF – Wildland Fire Investigator

2

3 Actual team composition will be determined by the team leader and the ordering unit on a case4 by-case basis dependent upon the needs of the assignment.

5

6 NFPET Coordinators

7

Geographic Area Geographic Area Coordinator Alternate

Great Basin Loren Walker – (801)-625-5245

or (801)-690-6352

Tyre G. Holfeltz

State of Utah 

Office: 801-538-7487

Cell: 801-230-1052

Eastern Maureen Brooks – (610) 557-4146

Northern Rockies Cathy Scofield – (406) 329-3409

cell phone: 406-370-0000

Mike Dannenberg (MT-BID)

(406) 896-2913

Northwest Lauren Maloney – (503) 808 –6587 

or (503)-329-3068

California Dan Tune - (559) 877-2218 x 3281 

Cell phone: (559) 760-5409

Ron Hodgson 

(707) 980-3722 

Rocky Mountain Sheryl Page – (719) 553-1638

or (303)-809-9860

Linda Hecker –

303-275-5056

Southern Charles (Kelly) Jerzykowski (404) 

347- 7626 

Cell phone: (404) 909-1471 

Gwen Beavans – (864) 427-

9858 

Cell phone: (404)-561-2643

Southwest Jennifer D. Myslivy 

BLM - New Mexico State Office 

(505) 954-2189 

Cell phone : (505) 670-4829

Fred Hernandez – (505) 

842-3804 

cell phone: (575) 313-9044

National Helene Cleveland – (202) 205-1488

Cell phone: (202) 657-7270

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9 Wildland Fire and Aviation Safety Teams (FAST)

10 FASTs assist agency administrators during periods of high fire activity by assessing policy, 

11 rules, regulations, and management oversight relating to operational issues.

12

13 FAST Configuration

14 FASTs include a Team Leader, who is either an Agency Administrator or Fire Program Lead 

15 with previous experience as a FAST member; a Safety and Health Manager; and other members 

16 with a mix of skills from Fire and Aviation Management.

17

18 FAST Mobilization Process

19 FASTs are requested through established ordering channels to the GACCs, for reviews at the 

20 local, State/Regional or Geographic Area level. If a more comprehensive review is required, a 

21 National FAST can be ordered through NICC. FASTs are ordered using an Overhead Group 

22 request.
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1 Aviation Safety Assistance Team (ASAT)

2 ASATs assist and review helicopter and/or fixed wing operations on wildland fires. During high 

3 levels of aviation activity, it is advisable to request an ASAT. 

4 ASAT Configuration

5 The following configuration, or a similar combination of positions based upon the needs of the 

6 ordering unit, will be used when ordering an ASAT.

7 • THSP – Aviation Safety Manager

8 • THSP – Operations Specialist (helicopter and/or fixed wing)

9 • THSP – Pilot Inspector

10 • THSP – Maintenance Inspector (optional)

11 • THSP – Avionics Maintenance Inspector (optional)

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13 ASAT Mobilization Process

14 ASAT members are requested through established ordering channels to the GACC.

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1 CHAPTER 70

2 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES

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4 National Incident Radio Support Cache (NIRSC)

5 For a complete listing of NIRSC telecommunications components, refer to the National Incident 

6 Radio Support Cache User’s Guide, NFES 000968, or the NWCG Fire Supplies and Equipment 

7 Catalog, Part 1, NFES 000362 (http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/catalog.htm).

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9 National Contract Mobile Food Services and National Contract Mobile Shower Facilities

10 For a complete listing of the Schedule of Items and contract specifications for the National 

11 Mobile Food Service Contract and National Mobile Shower Facilities Contract, refer to the 

12 current National Contract Mobile Food Services publication, NFES 001276, and the National 

13 Contract Mobile Shower Facilities publication, NFES 002729. This information can also be 

14 found at the following web site: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/contracting/

15

16 Fire/Project Remote Automatic Weather Stations, (IRAWS-NFES 005869/PRAWS-NFES 

17 005870)

18 Approximately 50 IRAWS and 15 PRAWS are cached at the Remote Sensing Fire Weather 

19 Support Unit for response to wildland fires and other projects requiring environmental 

20 monitoring. For specific use and description, refer to the NWCG Fire Supplies and Equipment 

21 Catalog, Part 1, NFES 005869 and 005870. The availability of equipment and associated 

22 technician support depends on a variety of factors. Prior phone coordination with the National 

23 Interagency Fire Center Remote Weather/Fire Weather Support Unit (RSFWSU) at (208) 387-

24 5726 is recommended. 

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26 Engines and Water Tenders

27 The table below lists the NWCG type minimum requirements for engines and water tenders. 

28 Please use these types when requesting engines and water tenders.

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Engine Types

Engine Type

Structure Wildland

Requirements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Tank minimum capacity (gal) 300 300 500 750 400 150 50

Pump minimum flow (gpm) 1000 500 150 50 50 50 10

@ rated pressure (psi) 150 150 250 100 100 100 100

Hose 21⁄2” 1200 1000 - - - - -

 11⁄2” 500 500 1000 300 300 300 -

 1” - - 500 300 300 300 200

Ladders per NFPA 1901 Yes Yes - - - - -

Master stream 500 gpm min. Yes - - - - - -

Pump and roll - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Maximum GVWR (lbs) - - - - 26,000 19,500 14,000

Personnel (min) 4 3 3 2 2 2 2

Water Tender Types

1 1. All types shall meet federal, state and agency requirements for motor vehicle safety standards, including all gross 

2 vehicle weight ratings when fully loaded.

3 2. Type 3 engines and tactical water tenders shall be equipped with a foam proportioner system.

4 3. All water tenders and engine types 3 through 6 shall be able to prime and pump water from a 10 foot lift.

5 4. Personnel shall meet the qualification requirements of NWCG Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 

6 310-1.

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8 Common Additional Needs – Request as Needed

9 - All Wheel Drive (includes four wheel drive)

10 - High pressure pump (250 psi at one half flow of Type)

11 - Foam Proportioner

12 - Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) with minimum 40 cfm Compressor

13 - Additional Personnel

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Support Tactical

Requirements S1 S2 S3 T1 T2

Tank capacity (gal) 4000 2500 1000 2000 1000

Pump minimum flow (gpm) 300 200 200 250 250

@ rated pressure (psi) 50 50 50 150 150

Max. refill time (minutes) 30 20 15 - -

Pump and roll - - - Yes Yes

Personnel (min) 1 1 1 2 2
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2 AIRCRAFT

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4 Infrared Aircraft 

5 Infrared Aircraft are National Interagency Resources.

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7 Infrared Aircraft – Forest Service

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9 Flight Rate 

10 Aircraft Per Hour 

11 N144Z – Cessna Citation $ 1960

12 N149Z – King Air 200 $ 1000

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14 Rates are subject to change. For further information, contact the FS Region 4 Aviation 

15 Operations Office.

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17 PERFORMANCE

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19 N144Z Cessna Citation

20 -- Block speed – 370 kts.

21 -- IR Scanner speed – 240 kts

22 -- Fuel – Jet.

23 -- Endurance for infrared missions (2 Pilots, 1 Technician) 3.0 Hours (with 

24 reserves

25 -- Maximum take-off weight – 14,800 lbs 

26 -- Runway – Hard surface, minimum 4,000 feet @ sea level

27 -- Passenger configuration – 6 passengers + baggage.

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29 N149Z King Air 200 (Cargo Door)

30 -- Block speed – 240 kts.

31 -- IR Scanner speed – 220 kts

32 -- Fuel – Jet

33 -- Endurance for infrared missions (2 Pilots, 1 Technician) 4 Hours (with reserves

34 -- Maximum take-off weight – 12,500 lbs.

35 -- Runway – Hard surface, minimum 4,000 feet @ sea level

36 -- Passenger configuration – 6-8 passengers + baggage

37 -- Cargo configuration – 2,000 lbs. (2 Pilot), 2 + 30 hour endurance (with reserves).

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39 Airborne Thermal Infrared (IR) Fire Mapping and Detection

40 • Capabilities and Limitations:

41 o Infrared Scanners:

42  Infrared energy can penetrate smoke and haze, but is limited by clouds and fog. 

43 Infrared energy follows a line-of-sight path.

44  For best results, imagery should be taken between the hours of 1000-1400 and 

45 between one (1) hour after sunset and one (1) hour before sunrise. Imagery 

46 flights can be made at other times, but expect degradation in image quality. Fire 

47 detection is unaffected by time of day.

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1 o Infrared Aircraft:

2  All USDA Forest Service infrared aircraft deliver imagery via FTP site transfer. 

3 The address for the site is: ftp://ftp.nifc.gov. Login username and passwords are 

4 provided by the National Infrared Coordinator.

5  Aircraft normally require a 5,000 foot, hard-surfaced, lighted runway. A 28-volt, 

6 1,000 amp ground power unit (GPU) should be provided for aircraft starting.

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8 Tactical Aircraft

9 Lead Planes/Aerial Supervision Aircraft – FS

10 For a complete list of all Lead Planes/Aerial Supervision Aircraft, refer to the following web 

11 site: http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/aviation/Lead_Planes.pdf

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13 Air Tactical Avionics Typing

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Required Equipment Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4

Aeronautical VHF-AM radio transceivers 2 each 2 each 2 each 2 each

Aeronautical VHF-FM radio transceivers 2 each 1 each 1 each N/A

Transponder & altitude encoder Yes Yes Yes Yes

Panel Mounted or Aviation Handheld GPS 1 each 1 each 1 each 1 each

TAS (BLM) Yes N/A N/A N/A

Separate audio control systems for pilot and 

ATGS Yes Yes N/A N/A

An audio control system N/A N/A Yes Yes

Audio/mic jacks with PTT capability in the rear 

seat connected to the co-pilot/ATGS's audio 

control system

Yes Yes N/A N/A

An intercommunication System Yes Yes Yes Yes

AUX-FM provisions Note 1 Note 1 N/A N/A

AFF Yes Yes Yes Yes

2 - aeronautical VHF-FM antennas N/A N/A N/A Yes

An accessory power source N/A N/A N/A Yes

A portable Air Attack kit (Note 2) N/A N/A N/A Yes

15 Note 1: Type 1 and 2 aircraft must have either AUX-FM provisions or an additional aeronautical 

16 VHF-FM radio transceiver.

17 Note 2: Air Attack kits may be agency or contractor furnished.

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19 Smokejumper Aircraft

20 For a complete list of all Smokejumper Aircraft, refer to the following web 

21 site: http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/references/Smokejumper_Aircraft.pdf

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23 Federal Airtankers

24 The primary mission of federally contracted large fixed-wing airtankers is initial attack 

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1 The NICC will prioritize and allocate federal airtankers by positioning them in areas of 

2 current or predicted high wildfire danger or activity.

3 For a complete list of all federal airtankers, refer to the following web site: 

4 http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/aviation/Federal_Contract_Air_Tanker_List.pdf

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Acronym Guide Appendix

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APPENDIX

Acronym Guide

The following acronyms are used throughout the Nation Mobilization Guide:

AD Administratively Determined

AFF Automated Flight Following

AMD Aviation Management Directorate

AMRS All-Hazards Meteorological Response System

APT Administrative Payment Team

ARA Aircraft Rental Agreement

ASAT Aviation Safety Assistance Team

ASM1 Aerial Supervision Module

ATD Actual Time of Departure

BAER Burned Area Emergency Response

BIA Bureau of Indian Affairs

BLM Bureau of Land Management

BNML Battalion Military Liaison

BPA Blanket Purchase Agreement

BUYT Buying Team

CDO Communications Duty Officer

COMC Communications Coordinator

COML Incident Communication Unit Leader

COP Chief-of-Party

COR Contracting Officer Representative

COTR Contracting Officer Technical Representative

CREP Crew Representative

CRM Crew Resource Management

CWN Call When Needed

DASP Disaster Assistance Support Program

DCO Defense Coordinating Officer

DFO Defense Coordinating Officer

DMS Dispatch Messaging System

DOI Department of Interior

EERA Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement

EFTR Emergency Firefighter Time Report

ESF Emergency Support Function

EST Emergency Support Team

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival

ETD Estimated Time of Departure

ETE Estimated Time Enroute

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulations

FAST Wildland Fire and Aviation Safety Team

FBO Fixed Base Operator

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

FMO Fire Management Officer

FOG Field Operations Guide
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FOR Fixed Operating Rate

FRS Family Radio Service

FS Forest Service

FWS Fish and Wildlife Service

GACC Geographic Area Coordination Center

GMAC Geographic Multi-Agency Coordinating Group

GPU Ground Power Unit

GSA General Services Administration

HMGB Helicopter Manager Single Resource

HSPD Homeland Security Presidential Directive

HUDC Host Unit Dispatch Center

IA Initial Attack

IARR Interagency Resource Representative

IBA Incident Business Advisor

ICS Incident Command System

ICS 209 Incident Status Summary

IHC Interagency Hotshot Crew

IMET Incident Meteorologist

IMSR Incident Management Situation Report

IMT Incident Management Team

IQCS Incident Qualification Certification System

IR Infrared

IRAWS Incident Remote Automatic Weather Station

IRIN Infrared Interpreter

ISO Incident Support Organization

ISOG Interagency SEAT Operations Guide

JFO Joint Field Office

MAC Multi-Agency Coordinating Group

MAFFS Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems

MCAD Military Crew Advisor

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

NASF National Association of State Foresters

NCO National Contracting Officer

NFES National Fire Equipment System

NFPET National Fire Prevention Education Team

NICC National Interagency Coordination Center

NIFC National Interagency Fire Center

NIMO National Incident Management Organization Teams

NIRSC National Incident Radio Support Cache

NISCC National Interagency Supply Cache Coordinator

NMAC National Multi-Agency Coordination Group

NPS National Park Service

NRCC National Response Coordination Center

NRF National Response Framework

NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group

NWS National Weather Service

OFDA Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PAX Passengers
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POE Point of Entry

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

PRAWS Project Remote Automatic Weather Station

RAO Regional Aviation Officer

RRCC Regional Response Coordination Center

ROSS Resource Order Status System

SEAT Single Engine Air Tanker

STLM Strike Team Leader – Military

TFR Temporary Flight Restriction

THSP Technical Specialist

USA United States of America

USDA United States Department of Agriculture

USFA United States Fire Administration

UTF Unable to Fill

VOR VHF Omnidirectional Range

VLAT Very Large Airtanker 

WUI Wildland Urban Interface
 

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SUBJECT PAGE NO.

A

Administrative Payment Teams (APTs)....................................................................... 25, 193, 194

Administrative Support (Incident Support Organization)............................................................. 75

Aerial Supervision Modules (ASM1)........................................................................................... 36

Air Tactical and Reconnaissance Aircraft .................................................................................... 37

Air Tactical Avionics Typing ..................................................................................................... 201

Air Tankers .............................................................................................................. 38-40, 201, 202

Airborne Thermal Infrared (IR) Fire Mapping .............................................................. 36, 200,201

Aircraft......................................................................................................................31-41, 200-202

Aircraft Flight Request/Schedule Form........................................................................................ 62

Airspace Conflicts......................................................................................................................... 40

Assignment, length of assignment, days off................................................................................ 4-6

Assignment Extension Requirements Form.................................................................................. 72

Australia Support .......................................................................................................................... 56

Automated Flight Following (AFF) Procedures..................................................................... 34, 35

Aviation Safety Assistance Team (ASAT)........................................................................... 26, 197

B

Border Fires .................................................................................................................................. 12

Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Teams .................................................... 25, 194, 195

Buying Teams............................................................................................................... 24, 192, 193

C

Cache Ordering Procedures .......................................................................................................... 27

Canada Support............................................................................................................................. 55

Communications Coordinator............................................................................................... 22, 185

Complexity (Incident Support Organization) ............................................................................... 76

Cost Coding ............................................................................................................................. 13-17

Crews ....................................................................................................................... 18-20, 183, 184

D

Demobilization..................................................................................... 3, 13, 17, 27, 29, 31, 32, 55

Disaster Assistance Support Program (DASP)......................................................................... 3, 56

Dispatch Forms............................................................................................................................. 57

E

Engines Types............................................................................................................................. 199

Equipment/Supplies................................................................................................................ 26, 27

Exclusive Use Contract Helicopters ............................................................................................. 38

Expanded Dispatch Organization (Incident Support Organization)............................................. 75

F

FAA Temporary Control Tower Operations................................................................................. 40

FAA Temporary Tower Request Form......................................................................................... 65
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FAST (Wildland Fire and Aviation Safety Teams).............................................................. 26, 196

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ................................................................... 1, 3

Field Office Replenishment .......................................................................................................... 28

Flight Following Procedures.................................................................................................... 32-35

Flight Manager............................................................................................................................ 186

Frequencies , AM, FM, VHF, and UHF ....................................................................................... 41

Fuel and Fire Behavior Advisories............................................................................................... 47

G

Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACCs) ....................................................................... 11

Geographic Area Preparedness Levels ......................................................................................... 49

H

Helicopter Module .................................................................................................................. 21, 37

Helicopters Call-When-Needed (CWN)................................................................................. 21, 37

Hotshot Crews....................................................................................................................... 18, 183

Helicopter Rappellers............................................................................................................ 22, 185

I

Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) Form ............................................................................. 67, 68

Incident Management Situation Report .................................................................................. 45, 46

Incident Management Team Configuration................................................................................ 187

Incident Management Teams......................................................................................... 23, 187-190

Incident Meteorologist (IMET)............................................................................................... 22, 23

Incident Operations Driving ....................................................................................................... 6, 7

Incident/Project Remote Automatic Weather Stations, (IRAWS/PRAWS)......................... 30, 198

Incident Status Summary (ICS-209)............................................................................ 42-45, 67, 68

Incident Support Organization (ISO)............................................................................................ 74

Incident Support Organizations (ISO) Examples ................................................................... 77, 78

Infrared Aircraft............................................................................................................ 36, 200, 201

Infrared Aircraft Scanner Request Form....................................................................................... 64

Initial Attack Definition.................................................................................................................. 7

Interagency Wildland Fire Modules ..................................................................................... 20, 184

Interagency Situation Report ........................................................................................................ 45

International Operations................................................................................................................ 55

IQCS (Incident Qualification Certification System) Position Codes ......................................... 183

L

Large Transport Aircraft............................................................................................................... 37

Lead Planes........................................................................................................................... 36, 201

Length of Assignment..................................................................................................................... 5

Local and Geographic Drawdown Levels....................................................................................... 2

M

MAC Group Coordinator (Incident Support Organization).......................................................... 76

Mexico Support............................................................................................................................. 56

Military ................................................................................................................................... 54, 55

Military Training Routes............................................................................................................... 40

Mission Statement........................................................................................................................... 1
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Mobilization............................................................................................. 3, 7, 13, 17,27, 29, 31, 54

Mobile Food and Shower Service Request Form ......................................................................... 60

Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS)................................................................. 38-40

Monthly/Seasonal Fire Wildland Significant Fire Potential Outlook........................................... 46

Monthly Wildland Fire Weather/Fire Danger Outlook Form....................................................... 69

Multi Agency Coordinating Group (MAC) Organization ...................................................... 73, 74

N

National Area Command Team Configuration........................................................................... 192

National Area Command Teams........................................................................................... 24, 191

National Association of State Foresters (NASF)............................................................................ 1

National Contract Mobile Food Services........................................................................ 30, 31, 198

National Contract Mobile Shower Facilities................................................................... 30, 31, 198

National Fire Preparedness Plan .............................................................................................. 48-53

National Fire Prevention Education Teams.......................................................................... 25, 195

National Incident Management Organization Team (NIMO) ..................................... 23, 189, 190

National Incident Radio Support Cache (NIRSC).......................................................... 28, 29, 198

National Interagency Support Cache Ordering Procedures.......................................................... 27

National Multi Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) ................................................ 1, 54, 73, 74

National Multi Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) Coordinator...................................... 73, 74

National Ready Reserve.................................................................................................................. 2

National Resources ......................................................................................................................... 8

National Response Framework....................................................................................................... 3

National Type 1 Team Rotation Procedures............................................................................... 190

National Wildland Significant Fire Potential Outlook............................................................ 46, 47

New Zealand Support ................................................................................................................... 56

NFES Items in Short Supply......................................................................................................... 27

NIFC Directors’ Delegations........................................................................................................ 73

Non-Incident Related Ordering..................................................................................................... 13

Non-Standard Overhead Groups................................................................................................... 22

Notification of Commitment of National Resources...................................................................... 9

O

Office of Aviation Services...............................................................................180

Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA)........................................................................ 3, 56

Ordering Channels/Cost Coding................................................................................................... 11

Ordering Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 12

Other Nations Support for Large Scale Mobilizations ................................................................. 56

Overhead/Crews Mobilization and Demobilization ......................................................... 17, 18, 19

P

Passenger and Cargo Manifest Form............................................................................................ 61

Project Remote Automatic Weather Stations (PRAWS)...................................................... 30, 198

Predictive Services........................................................................................................................ 41

Preparedness Level Descriptions............................................................................................. 49-53

Preparedness/Detail Request Form............................................................................................... 67

Priorities.......................................................................................................................................... 1
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R

Radio Mobilization / Demobilization ........................................................................................... 29

Rappeller and Helicopter Manager Gear, Weights, and Volume ............................................... 185

Rappellers ............................................................................................................................. 22, 185

Resource Mobilization.................................................................................................................... 7

Resource Order Form.............................................................................................................. 58, 59

S

Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs)............................................................................................. 40

Smokejumper Aircraft ................................................................................................................ 201

Smokejumper Gear, Weights, and Volume ................................................................................ 184

Smokejumpers....................................................................................................................... 20, 184

Special Use Airspace .................................................................................................................... 40

Standard Cubes, Weight, and Gear Policy...................................................................................... 9

Supplies/Equipment................................................................................................................. 26-28

T

Technical Support (Incident Support Organization)..................................................................... 75

Temporary Flight Restrictions...................................................................................................... 40

Total Mobility................................................................................................................................. 1

U

Unable to Fill (UTF) Procedure...................................................................................................... 9

W

Water Tenders Types.................................................................................................................. 199

Weekly Fire Weather/Fire Danger Outlook.................................................................................. 46

Wildland Fire Entrapment/Fatality ............................................................................................... 48

Wildland Fire Entrapment/Fatality Initial Report Form......................................................... 70, 71

Wildland Fire Prevention and Education Teams.......................................................................... 25

Wildland Fire Weather Forecasts.................................................................................................... 9

Work/Rest Guidelines..................................................................................................................... 4