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NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER 

3833 South Development A venue 

Boise, Idaho 83705 

TO: National Interagency Mobilization Guide Holders 

FROM: NIFC Multi-Agency Coordinating Group 

DATE: February 1, 2004 

SUBJECT: 2004 National Interagency Mobilization Guide 

Attached is the 2004 National Interagency Mobilization Guide. This Guide is 

written to reflect the interagency needs of the user and formatted to accept local 

Larry Harrulton 

BLM Director, National Office 

Fire and Aviation 

FWS Fire Director, NIFC 

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NPS Fire Dire tor, NIFC 

Don r ey 

NASF Fire Director 

~'\ Alice R. Forbes 

(/ Assistant Director 

Wildland Fire Operations 

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BIA Fire Director, NIFC 

Michael Dougherty 

FEMA-USFA, NIFC Li --
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NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER 

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY MOBILIZATION GUIDE 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PAGE 

CHAPTER 10- OBJECTIVES, POLICY, AND SCOPE OF OPERATION 

11 

12 

13 

MISSION STATEMENT 

11.1 

11.2 

TOTAL MOBILITY 

PRIORITIES 

SCOPE OF OPERATION 

12.1 GENERAL 

1-2 

1 

1-2 

3 

12.1.1 INITIAL NATIONAL RESPONSE PLAN 3 

12.1.2 OFFICE OF FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE 3-4 

MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION 5-12 

13.1 WORK/REST, LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT AND DAYS OFF 5-8 

13.2 INCIDENT OPERATIONS DRIVING 8-9 

13.3 INITIAL ATTACK DEFINITION 9 

13.4 RESOURCE MOBILIZATION 9-10 

13.5 NATIONAL RESOURCES 10 

13.6 NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENT OF NATIONAL 

RESOURCES 10-11 

13.7 UNABLE TO FILL PROCEDURE 11 

13.8 ST ANDl\,RI) CUBES, WEIGHT AND GEAR POLICY 11 

13.9 STRIKE TEAMS/TASK FORCES 11 

13.10 WILDLAND FIRE WEATHER FORECASTS 11-12 

CHAPTER 20- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES 

21 ORDERING CHANNELS/COST CODING 13-20 

21.1 GEOGRAPHIC AREA COORDINATION CENTERS (GACCs) 13-14 

21.2 ORDERING PROCEDURES 14-15 

21.2.1 SUPPORT TO BORDER FIRES 14-15 
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23 

21.3 

21.4 

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21.2.2 MOBILIZATION AND 

DEMOBILIZATION INFORMATION 

NON-INCIDENT RELATED ORDERING 

COST CODING 

21.4.1 

21.4.2 

21.4.3 

21.4.4 

21.4.5 

BLM 

BIA 

NPS 

FWS 

USFS 

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15 

15-19 

15-16 

16-17 

17-18 

18 

18-19 

OVERHEAD/CREWS 21-34 

22.1 

22.2 

22.3 

22.4 

22.5 

22.6 

22.7 

22.8 

22.9 

MOBILIZATION 

DEMOBILIZATION 

CREWS 

SMOKEJUMPERS 

HELICOPTER MODULE 

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR 

INCIDENT METEOROLOGIST 

CACHE SUPPORT POSITIONS 

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMS 

21 

21 

21-23 

23-24 

24 

24-25 

25 

25 

25-33 

22.9.1 NATIONAL AREA COMMAND TEAMS 27 

22.9.2 NPS ALL-RISK INCIDENT 

MANAGEMENT TEAM 28 

22.9.3 INTERAGENCY FIRE USE 

MANAGEMENT TEAMS (FUMT) 28 

22.9.4 JNTERAGENCY FIRE USE MODULES 28 

22.9.5 CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS 

DEBRIEFING TEAMS 29 

22.9.6 ADMINISTRATIVE PAYMENT 

TEAMS (APTs) 29-30 

22.9.7 BUYING TEAMS 30 

22.9.8 D.O.I. BURNED AREA 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE 30-31 

(BAER) TEAMS 

22.9.9 WILDLAND FIRE PREVENTION 

AND EDUCATION TEAMS 31-32 

22.9.10 WILDLAND FIRE AND AVIATION 

SAFETY TEAMS (FAST) 32 

22.9.11 AVIATION SAFETY ASSISTANCE TEAM (ASAT) 32-33 

EQUIPMENT /SUPPLIES 35-42 

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23.1 MOBILIZATION 35 

23.2 DEMOBILIZATION 35 

23.3 NATIONAL INTERAGENCY SUPPORT 

CACHE ORDERING PROCEDURES 35-37 

23.3.1 NFES ITEMS IN SHORT SUPPLY 36 

23.3.2 FIELD OFFICE REPLENISHMENT 

DURING FIRE SEASON 36 

23.3.3 FIELD OFFICE REPLENISHMENT 

OUTSIDE OF FIRE SEASON 36 

23.3.4 INCIDENT REPLACEMENT 36-37 

23.3.5 INCIDENT REPLACEMENT: 

TYPE 3 AND 4 INCIDENTS 37 

23.3.6 INCIDENT TO INCIDENT TRANSFER 

OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT 37 

23.4 NATIONAL INCIDENT RADIO SUPPORT CACHE (NIRSC) 37-38 

23.4.1 MOBILIZATION 38 

23.4.2 DEMOBILIZATION 38 

23.5 ATMOSPHERIC THEODOLITE 

METEOROLOGICAL UNIT (ATMU) 38-39 

23.5.1 FIRE REMOTE AUTOMATIC 

WEATHER STATIONS (FRWS) 39 

23.5.2 PROJECT REMOTE AUTOMATIC 

WEATHER STATIONS (PRWS) 39 

23.6 NATIONAL MOBILE FOOD SERVICES AND 

NATIONAL MOBILE SHOWER FACILITIES 39-40 

23.6.1 MOBILIZATION 40 

23.6.2 REASSIGNMENTS 40 

23.6.3 DEMOBILIZATION 40 

23.7 NATIONAL MOBILE COMMISSARY SERVICES 40-41 

23.8 NATIONAL CONTRACT ENGINES 41 

24 AIRCRAFT 43-58 

24.1 MOBILIZATION 43-44 

24.2 DEMOBILIZATION 44 

24.3 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES 44-47 

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24.4 

24.5 

24.6 

24.7 

24.8 

24.9 

24.10 

24.11 

24.12 

24.13 

24.14 

24.15 

24.16 

24.3.1 AUTOMATED FLIGHT FOLLOWING (AFF) 

PROCEDURES 

AIRBORNE THERMAL INFRARED (IR) FIRE MAPPING 

LEAD PLANES 

AERIAL SUPERVISION MODULES (ASMl) 

AIR TACTICAL AND RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT 

LARGE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT 

HELICOPTERS: CALL WHEN NEEDED (CWN) 

24.9.1 EXCLUSIVE USE CONTRACT HELICOPTERS 

AIRTANKERS 

24.10.1 EARLY ACTIVITATION· 

24.10.2 MODULAR AIRBORNE 

FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS (MAFFS) 

24.10.3 SINGLE ENGINE AIRTANKERS (SEATs) 

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS FAR 91.137 (TFR) 

MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES AND 

SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE 

AIRSPACE CONFLICTS 

FAA TEMPORARY CONTROL TOWER OPERATIONS 

DEDICATED RADIO FREQUENCIES 

INTERAGENCY INTERIM FLIGHT AND 

DUTY LIMITATIONS 

PREDICTIVE SERVICES 

25.1 INCIDENT INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY (ICS-209) 

25.2 INTERAGENCY SITUATION REPORT 

25.3 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT 

25.4 WILDLAND FIRE ENTRAPMENT/FATALITY 

25.5 WEEKLY FIRE WEATHER I FIRE DANGER OUTLOOK 

25.6 MONTHLY FIRE WEATHER I FIRE DANGER OUTLOOK 

25.7 SEASONAL FIRE WEATHER/FIRE DANGER OUTLOOK 

25.8 NATIONAL WILDLAND FIRE OUTLOQK 

NATIONAL FIRE PREPAREDNESS PLAN 

26.1 WHY PREPAREDNESS LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED 

26.2 GEOGRAPHIC AREA PREPAREDNESS LEVELS 

26.3 PREPAREDNESS LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS 

26.3.1 PREPAREDNESSLEVEL1 

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49-50 

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26.4 

26.5 

26.3.2 

26.3.3 

26.3.4 

26.3.5 

26.3.6 

26.3.7 

26.3.8 

PREPAREDNESSLEVEL2 

PREPAREDNESSLEVEL3 

PREPAREDNESSLEVEL4 

PREPAREDNESSLEVEL5 

PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 5 TO 4 

PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 4 TO 3 

PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 3 TO 2 

NATIONAL MULTI-AGENCY 

COORDINATING GROUP (MAC) DECISIONS 

FOLLOW-UP EVALUATION 

MOBILIZATION PROCEDURES FOR MILITARY 

ASSETS AND INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS 

27.1 

27.2 

27.3 

27.4 

ESTABLISHED RESOURCE ORDERING PROCESS 

CIVILIAN SUPPORT 

DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURES 

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS 

27.4.1 

27.4.2 

27.4.3 

27.4.4 

CANADA 

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 

MEXICO 

SUPPORT TO OTHER NATIONS FOR 

LARGE SCALE MOBILIZATIONS 

DISPATCH FORMS 

28.1 

28.2 

28.3 

28.4 

28.5 

28.6 

28.7 

28.8 

28.9 

28.10 

28.11 

28.12 

28.13 

RESOURCE ORDER (Exhibit 1) 

FOOD SERVICE REQUEST (Exhibit 2) 

PASSENGER AND CARGO MANIFEST (Exhibit 3) 

AIRCRAFT FLIGHT REQUEST/SCHEDULE (Exhibit 4) 

INFRARED AIRCRAFT SCANNER REQUEST (Exhibit 5) 

FAA TEMPORARY TOWER REQUEST (Exhibit 6) 

PREPAREDNESS/DETAIL REQUEST (Exhibit 7) 

INCIDENT INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY (ICS-20) (Exhibit 8) 

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION 

WEATHER OUTLOOK 

WILDLAND FIRE ENTRAPMENT I FATALITY 

WEEKLY WILDLAND FIRE WEATHER 

I FIRE DANGER OUTLOOK 

MONTHLY WILDLAND FIRE WEATHER 

I FIRE DANGER OUTLOOK 

DOCUMENTATION OF LENGTH OF 

ASSIGNMENT EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS 

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(Exhibit 9) 

(Exhibit 1 0) 

(Exhibit 11) 

(Exhibit 11) 

(Exhibit 12) 

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64-65 

65-66 

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69-71 

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CHAPTER 30- ORGANIZATION 

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32 

33 

NATIONAL MULTI-AGENCY COORDINATION (NMAC) 

GROUP ORGANIZATION 

31.1 NIFC DIRECTORS' DELEGATIONS 

MULTI-AGENCY COORDINATING GROUPS (MAC) 

INCIDENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION 

33.1 

33.2 

33.3 

33.4 

33.5 

33.6 

33.7 

33.8 

EXPANDED DISPATCH 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT 

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 

MAC GROUP COORDINATOR 

COMPLEXITY 

EXAMPLE ORGANIZATIONS 

INCIDENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, EXAMPLE 

INCIDENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, EXAMPLE 

COMPLEX INCIDENT 

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105 

107 

109-116 

109-110 

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110-111 

111 

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113 

115 

CHAPTER 40- COOPERATION 

41 

42 

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS 

41.1 

41.2 

41.3 

41.4 

41.5 

41.6 

41.7 

41.8 

POLICY FOR CANADIAN SUPPORT 

CANADIAN SUPPORT OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES 

POLICY FOR AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT 

AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES 

POLICY FOR NEW ZEALAND SUPPORT 

NEW ZEALAND SUPPORT OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES 

MEXICO AGREEMENT 

MEXICO SUPPORT OPERATION GUIDELINES 

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS 

42.1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN 

THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND THE 

117-162 

117-120 

121-126 

127-130 

131-138 

139-142 

143-150 

151-156 

157-162 

163-188 

DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND THE INTERIOR 163-166 

42.2 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN 

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY/DOD EXECUTIVE 

AGENT AND BOISE INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER 

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167-170 
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42.3 INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT FOR FIRE 

MANAGEMENT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF LAND 

MANAGEMENT, BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, 

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE 

SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT 

OF THE INTERIOR, AND THE FOREST SERVICE OF 

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

42.4 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE 

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE AGRICULTURE 

FOREST SERVICE AND THE UNITED STATES 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND 

MANAGEMENT, BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, 

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, FISH AND WILDLIFE 

SERVICE, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (LAW 

ENFORCEMENT) 

42.5 INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 

RESPONSE PROCESS AN OPERATING PLAN FOR 

USDA FOREST SERVICE 

42.6 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ASSIST ANT 

DIRECTORATE - RESOURCE USE & PROTECTION 

OFFICE OF FIRE AND AVIATION MANAGEMENT, 

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM, REQUEST FOR 

INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE OPERATING PLAN 

42.7 INTERAGENCY MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT 

BETWEEN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

FOREST SERVICE/U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND THE UNITED 

STATES ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 

SMOKEJUMPER AGREEMENT 

43.1 INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF 

LAND MANAGEMENT AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF 

AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE FOR THE JOINT 

OPERATION OF SMOKEJUMPER RESOURCES 

MODULAR AIRBORNE FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS 

AGREEMENTS 

44.1 AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH CAROLINA 

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND 

VII 

171-176 

177-180 

181-182 

183-184 

185-188 

189-190 

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44.2 

44.3 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF 

FOREST RESOURCES AND FOREST SERVICE, 

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

AGREEMENT BETWEEN CALIFORNIA 

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, NATIONAL GUARD 

AND USDA- FOREST SERVICE, PACIFIC SOUTHWEST 

REGION 

COLLECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN WYOMING 

STATE FORESTRY DIVISION AND FOREST SERVICE, 

UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

CHAPTER 50 - DIRECTORY 

COORDINATION CENTER TELEPHONE/FAX QUICK REFERENCE 

191-194 

195-198 

199-202 

203-206 

51 COORDINATION CENTERS 207-220 

52 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 221-236 

53 FOREST SERVICE 237-250 

54 FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 251-260 

55 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 261-270 

56 BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS 271-286 

57 CANADA 287-302 

58 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, UNITED STATES 

MILITARY, US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ 

OFFICE OF FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF 

WILDLAND FIRE COORDINATION, AND NATIONAL 

ASSOCIATION OF STATE FORESTERS 303-310 

CHAPTER 60- OVERHEAD/CREWS 

61 IQCS POSITION CODES 

61.1 OVERHEAD POSITIONS LISTED IN THE 

NIIMS WILDLAND AND PRESCRIBED FIRE 

QUALIFICATION SYSTEM GUIDE 

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61.2 TECHNICAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS 314 

62 CREWS 315-319 

62.1 TYPE 1 INTERAGENCY HOTSHOT CREWS 315-317 

62.2 MINIMUM CREW STANDARDS FOR MOBILIZATION 318-319 

63 SMOKEJUMPERS 320 

63.1 NUMBERS 320 

63.2 SMOKEJUMPER GEAR WEIGHTS AND VOLUME 320 

64 LEADPLANE AND SMOKEJUMPER PILOTS 322-324 

65 RAPPELLERS AND HELICOPTER MANAGER GEAR WEIGHTS 325 

66 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (COM C) 327 

67 CHIEF OF PARTY/FLIGHT MANAGER 329 

68 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMS 331-332 

68.1 NUMBERS 331 

68.2 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM CONFIGURATION 331-332 

68.3 NATIONAL AREA COMMAND TEAM CONFIGURATION 332 

69 ADMINISTRATIVE PAYMENT TEAMS, OFFICERS, BUYING 

TEAMS AND BURNED AREA REHABILITATION TEAMS 333-344 

69.1 ORDERING ADMINISTRATIVE PAYMENT 

TEAMS (APT TEAM) 333 

69.2 ADMINISTRATIVE PAYMENT TEAMS (APT TEAM) 333-334 

69.3 BUYING TEAMS 334-336 

69.4 D.O.I. BURNED AREA EMERGENCY 

RESPONSE TEAMS (BAER) 336-338 

69.5 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ALL-RISK INCIDENT 

MANAGEMENT TEAM 338-339 

69.6 INTERAGENCY FIRE USE MANAGEMENT 

TEAMS (FUMT) 339-341 

69.7 INTERAGENCY FIRE USE MODULES 341-344 

CHAPTER 70 - EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 

71 NATIONAL INTERAGENCY RADIO SUPPORT CACHE (NIRSC) 345 

72 NATIONAL MOBILE FOOD SERVICES AND NATIONAL 

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MOBILE SHOWER FACILITIES 

73 NATIONAL MOBILE COMMISSARY SERVICES 

74 ATMOSPHERE THEODOLITE METEOROLOGICAL UNIT 

75 ENGINES AND WATER TENDERS 

CHAPTER 80 - AIRCRAFT 

81 

82 

83 

84 

NIFC AIRCRAFT AND CONTRACT LARGE TRANSPORT 

AIRCRAFT 

81.1 FS - NIFC AIRCRAFT 

81.2 

81.1.1 AIRBORNE THERMAL INFRARED FIRE 

MAPPING 

NIFC -LARGE TRANSPORT CONTRACT AIRCRAFT 

TACTICAL AIRCRAFT 

82.1 FS LEADPLANES 

82.2 BLM AERIAL SUPERVISION AIRCRAFT 

82.3 AIR TACTICAL AVIONICS TYPING 

82.4 SMOKEJUMPER AIRCRAFT 

PLANNED AIRT ANKERS - 2004 

HELICOPTERS - EXCLUSIVE USE 

84.1 TYPE 2 EXCLUSIVE USE HELICOPTERS - 2004 

84.2 TYPE 2 NATIONAL USE HELICOPTERS- 2004 

84.3 TYPE 1 EXCLUSIVE USE HELICOPTERS 

STANDARD CATEGORY - 2004 

84.4 TYPE 1 EXCLUSIVE USE HELICOPTERS 

LIMITED CATEGORY- 2004 

INDEX 

X 

347 

349 

351 

353 

355-356 

355-356 

355-356 

356 

357-358 

357 

357 

357 

357-358 

359-360 

361-362 

361 

362 

362 

362 . 

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11 MISSION STATEMENT

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

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

agency emergency response for wildland fire. This is accomplished through planning, situation 

monitoring and expediting resource orders between the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Areas, 

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) States, National Association of State Foresters (NASF), 

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Regions, Forest Service (FS) Regions, National Park Service 

(NPS) Regions, National Weather Service (NWS) Regions, Federal Emergency Management 

Agency (FEMA) Regions through the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and other

cooperating agencies.

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

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

guide is intended to facilitate interagency dispatch coordination ensuring the timeliest and cost 

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

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

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

Geographic Areas will provide NICC two copies of their mobilization guide and will provide 

amendments as issued.

11.1 TOTAL MOBILITY

Positioning and utilizing resources to meet anticipated and existing incident,

preparedness, severity, wildland and prescribed fire needs regardless of geographic 

location or agency affiliation.

11.2 PRIORITIES

When competition for resources between Geographic Areas occurs, the National MultiAgency Coordination Group (NMAC) at NIFC will establish priorities.

A. When requested, Geographic Areas will establish priorities for their 

incidents and wildland fires and report them to NICC. Areas will include 

consideration for initial attack in their evaluation.

B. The standard criteria to be used in establishing priorities is:

1. Potential to destroy or harm human life

2. Potential to destroy

-- Communities

-- Community infrastructure (including: long term effects 

to economic sustainability and viability)

-- Historically significant cultural resources

-- Commercial business

-- Principal residence (year-round homes)

-- Non-principal residence (seasonal homes, cabins, etc.)

-- Out-buildings (barns, unattached garages, utility

buildings, etc.)
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3. Potential to adversely impact cultural and natural resource values

4. Probability of meeting incident objectives
12 SCOPE OF OPERATION 

12.1 GEl\TERAL 

12.1.1 INITIAL NATIONAL RESPONSE PLAN 

The Initial National Response Plan (INRP) provides interim guidance on 

federal coordinating structures and processes for domestic incident 

management pending the development, coordination, validation, and 

implementation of a full National Response Plan (NRP) and National Incident 

Management System (NIMS) as required by HSPD-5. It is applicable to 

domestic incident management in the context of terrorist attacks, major 

disasters, and other emergencies. This plan identifies federal wildland 

agencies' responsibilities for Emergency Support Function (ESF) #4, 

firefighting; and for 11 other Emergency Support Functions for which the 

agencies have support responsibilities. 

The current family of federal incident management and emergency response 

plans remain in effect during this interim period, except as specifically 

modified in the INRP. 

Activities will be accomplished utilizing established dispatch coordination 

concepts. 

The affected Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC) will coordinate 

ordering points with Regional Operations Centers (ROC) and Disaster Field 

Offices (DFO). As necessary, it will pass on to NICC at Boise, Idaho for 

national response and logistical support when Geographic Area resources are 

fully committed. In the event of national level shortages or unavailability, the 

Emergency Support Team (EST) through the ESF #4 desk in Washington, DC 

will pursue resolution of such shortages. Requests that originate from the EST 

will be processed through the Virginia Interagency Coordination Center 

(VICC) in Charlottesville, Virginia. 

Situation and damage assessment information will be transmitted through 

established fire suppression intelligence channels. 

In most cases, federal agencies, when requested to support the NRP, will 

provide base eight salary for permanent employees. FEMA will reimburse 

overtime, travel, and per diem costs for all employees. Base eight salary will 

be reimbursed for temporary, AD, and state employees mobilized to assist. 

12.1.2 OFFICE OF FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE 

Requests for support from foreign countries other than those countries with 

which the Departments of Agriculture and Interior have agreements (Canada 

and IvJ;exico) and arrangements (Australia and New Zealand) will come to 

NlFC from the Forest Service International Programs' Disaster Assistance 

Support Program through the U.S. Agency for International Development's 

Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). OFDA has the responsibility 

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to coordinate the U.S. Government’s response to international disasters (see 

Chapter 42.5, International Emergency Assistance Response Process).
13 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION 

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

not covered by local operating plans or other direction found in this guide. When it is reasonable 

to expect containment prior to the next operational period, dispatch centers at the local level may 

coordinate directly if the resources are used for initial attack on adjacent jurisdictions. If it 

becomes evident the incident will not be contained during the first operational period, resources 

mobilized will be ordered through established ordering channels. 

Resource mobilization and reassignments between Northern California Operations and Southern 

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

require resource orders through NICC. 

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

criteria specified in this guide and/or the National Wildfire Coordinating Group's Wildland and 

Prescribed Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1, January 2000). 

In order to provide for safe, efficient, and effective support to wildland fire operations, the 

following policy on work/rest, length of assignments, and incident driving operations is 

established. This policy applies to ALL firefighters, overhead, dispatchers, and support 

personnel. 

13.1 WORK/REST, LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT AND DAYS OFF 

In order to provide for safe, efficient, and effective support to wildland fire operations, 

the following policy on work/rest, length of assignments, and incident driving operations 

is established. This policy applies to ALL firefighters, overhead, dispatchers, and support 

personnel. 

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

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

personnel, including casuals (AD), contracted crews, and EERA resources. 

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

necessary to reduce fatigue, the Type 1 or 2 Incident Commander or Agency 

Administrator (incident host or home unit) may provide time off supplementary to 

mandatory days off requirements. For Type 3-5 incidents, paid days off should be rare 

exceptions. However, if necessary, the Agency Administrator (incident host or home 

unit) may authorize day(s) off with pay. 

The Incident Conunander or Agency Administrator authority to grant a day off with pay 

lies within 5 U.S.C. 6104,5 CFR 610.301-306, and 56 Comp. Gen. Decision 393 (1977). 

A. Work/Rest Guidelines. 

Work/rest guidelines should be met on all incidents. 

Plan for and ensure that all personnel are provided a minimum 2:1 work to rest 

ratio (for every 2 hours of work or travel, provide 1 hour of sleep and/or rest). 

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Work shifts that exceed 16 hours and/or consecutive days that do not meet the 

2:1 work/rest ratio should be the exception, and no work shift should exceed 24 

hours. However, in situations where this does occur (for example, initial 

attack), incident management personnel will resume 2:1 work/rest ratio as 

quickly as possible.

The Incident Commander or Agency Administrator must justify work shifts 

that exceed 16 hours and those that do not meet 2:1 work to rest ratio. 

Justification will be documented in the daily incident records. Documentation 

shall include mitigation measures used to reduce fatigue. 

The time officer’s/unit leader’s approval of the Emergency Firefighter Time 

Report (OF-288), or other agency pay document, certifies that the required 

documentation is on file and no further documentation is required for pay 

purposes. 

The work/rest guidelines do not apply to aircraft pilots assigned to an incident. 

Pilots must abide by applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

guidelines, or agency policy if more restrictive. 

B. Length of Assignment

1. Assignment Definition 

An assignment is defined as the time period (days) between the first 

full operational period at the first incident or reporting location on the 

original resource order and commencement of return travel to the home 

unit. 

2. Length of Assignment

Standard assignment length is 14 days, exclusive of travel from and to 

home unit, with possible extensions identified below. 

Time spent in staging and preposition status counts toward the 14-

day limit, regardless of pay status, for all personnel, including 

Incident Management Teams.

3. Days Off

After completion of a 14 day assignment and return to the home unit, 

two mandatory days off will be provided (2 after 14) (State regulations 

may preclude authorizing this for State employees). Days off must 

occur on the calendar days immediately following the return travel in 

order to be charged to the incident. (See Section 12.1-2) (5 U.S.C. 

6104, 5 CFR 610.301-306, and 56 Comp. Gen. Decision 393 (1977). 

If the next day(s) upon return from an incident is/are a regular work 

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

Pay entitlement, including administrative leave, for a paid day(s) off 
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cannot be authorized on the individual’s regular day(s) off at their 

home unit. Agencies will apply holiday pay regulations, as

appropriate. A paid day off is recorded on home unit time records 

according to agency requirements. 

Casuals (AD) are not entitled to paid day(s) off upon release from the 

incident or at their point of hire. 

Contract resources are not entitled to paid day(s) off upon release 

from the incident or at their point of hire. 

Home unit Agency Administrators may authorize additional day(s) 

off with compensation to further mitigate fatigue. If authorized, 

home unit program funds will be used.

All length of assignment rules apply to aviation resources, including 

aircraft pilots, notwithstanding the FAA and agency day off

regulations.

4. Assignment Extension

Prior to assigning incident personnel to back-to-back assignments, their 

health, readiness, and capability must be considered. The health and 

safety of incident personnel and resources will not be compromised 

under any circumstance. 

Assignments may be extended when: 

• life and property are imminently threatened, 

• suppression objectives are close to being met, 

• a military battalion is assigned, or 

• replacement resources are unavailable, or have not yet

arrived.

Upon completion of the standard 14 day assignment, an extension of 

up to an additional 14 days may be allowed (for a total of up to 30 

days, inclusive of mandatory days off, and exclusive of travel). 

Regardless of extension duration, two mandatory days off will be 

provided prior to the 22

nd day of the assignment.

Contracts and Emergency Equipment Rental Agreements (EERAs) 

should be reviewed for appropriate pay requirements and length of 

assignment. If the contract or EERAs do not address this, the incident 

finance/administration section chief or the procurement official should 

be consulted as to whether compensation for a day off is appropriate.

Single Resource/Kind Extensions: 

The Section Chief or Incident Commander will identify the need for 

assignment extension and will obtain the affected resource’s
concurrence. The Section Chief and affected resource will acquire and 

document the home unit supervisor's approval. 

The Incident Commander approves the extension. If a convened 

Geographic or National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group 

(GMAC/NMAC) directs, the Incident Commander approves only after 

GMACINMAC concurrence. 

If the potential exists for reassignment to another incident during the 

extension, the home unit supervisor and affected resource will be 

advised and must concur prior to reassignment. 

Incident Management Team Extensions: 

Incident Management Team extensions are to be negotiated between 

the incident Agency Administrator, the Incident Commander, and the 

GMACINMAC (if directed). 

A copy of the documentation should be attached to timesheets. 

The Assignment Extension form can be found in the Chapter 20, 

Exhibit 13 of this guide. 

Upon release from the assignment, regardless of extension duration, 

two mandatory days off will be provided immediately following the 

return to the home unit and are chargeable to the incident. (See above 

for compensation and days off guidelines.) 

13.2 INCIDENT OPERATIONS DRIVING 

These standards address driving by personnel actively engaged in wildland fire 

or all-risk response activities, including driving while assigned to a specific 

incident or during initial attack fire response (includes time required to control 

the fire and travel to a rest location). In the absence of more restrictive agency 

policy, these guidelines will be followed during mobilization and 

demobilization as well. Individual agency driving policies shall be consulted 

for all other non-incident driving. 

A. Agency resources assigned to an incident or engaged in initial attack 

fire response will adhere to the current agency work/rest policy for determining 

length of duty day. 

B. No driver will driver more than 10 hours (behind the wheel) within any 

duty day. Multiple drivers in a single vehicle may drive up to the duty day 

limitation provided no driver exceeds the individual driving (behind the wheel) 

time limitation of 10 hours. 

C. A driver shall drive only if they have had at least 8 consecutive hours 

off duty before beginning a shift. 

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

when essential to: 

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1. Accomplish immediate and critical suppression objectives, or 

2. Address immediate and critical firefighter or public safety 

issues.

D. As stated in the current agency work/rest policy, documentation of 

mitigation measures used to reduce fatigue is required for drivers who exceed 

16 hour work shifts. This is required regardless of whether the driver was still 

compliant with the 10 hour individual (behind the wheel) driving time

limitations.

13.3 INITIAL ATTACK DEFINITION

 

Initial attack is the aggressive response to a wildland fire based on values to be 

protected, benefits of response, and reasonable cost of response.

These incidents are those that are controlled by initial attack forces without the 

need for major reinforcements and within the first operational period.

Dispatch centers are to inform all resources of the name of the assigned

incident commander and all other pertinent information. All changes in

incident command leadership will be announced to assigned and incoming 

resources during initial and extended attack incidents. This information should 

also be relayed to fire management staff.

Initial attack involving the commitment of resources across recognized

dispatch boundaries must comply with the following guidelines:

A. Resources dispatched are identified in formalized agreements,

operating plans or Memoranda Of Understanding and are located on/or

adjacent to mutual jurisdictional wildland fire management boundaries.

B. GACCs may order initial attack airtankers, lead planes, and aerial

supervision modules (ASM1) from neighboring GACCs as defined in

Geographic Area Mobilization Guides.

C. At the time it becomes evident the incident will not be contained 

during the first operational period, resources involved will be formally ordered 

through established ordering channels.

13.4 RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

Resources must be mobilized on Resource Orders (see Chapter 20, Section 28.1). 

Document all detail requests for personnel on the Detail Request Form (see Section 28.7). 

A standard resource order categorization and numbering system will be used. The 

standard system is:

A. Resources and services requested will have an unique request number 

from one of the following resource categories:

A = Aircraft
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O = Overhead

C = Crews

E = Equipment

S = Supplies

IA = Initial Attack

B. Responsible agency management fiscal codes must be included on 

each resource order (see Section 21.4).

C. A two letter (alpha) identifier for the state in which the responsible unit

is located followed by a three or four character (alpha and/or numeric) for the

responsible unit, and an unique order or incident number containing a

maximum of six characters (alpha and/or numeric) will make up the

project/incident order number.

D. Resources assigned to resource orders will be identified by a two letter 

(alpha) identifier for the state in which the resource is based followed by a 

three or four character (alpha and/or numeric) for the sending agency (see 

http://www.nifc.blm.gov/nsdu/unit_id/Publish.html for list).

13.5 NATIONAL RESOURCES

National resources are those which have national utilization, high demand, limited

availability, and unique status reporting requirements identified by NICC.

National Area Command Teams

Airtankers

Atmospheric Theodolite Meteorological Unit (ATMU) 

Fire Weather Raws Systems

Critical Cache Items

Infrared Aircraft

Large Transport Aircraft

Leadplane Aircraft

Aerial Supervision Modules

Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS)

National Type 1 Incident Management Teams

National Commissary Units

National Interagency Caches

National Mobile Food Units

National Shower Facilities

NIRSC Telecommunication Components

Smokejumpers

Smokejumper Aircraft

Type 1 Interagency Hotshot Crews

Type 1 & 2 Helicopters

13.6 NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENT OF NATIONAL RESOURCES

GACCs will notify NICC and adjoining GACCs of the commitment of national resources 

within their area. A commit message will be sent by electronic mail Dispatch Messaging 
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System (DMS) within 15 minutes of commitment. 

A. When national resources are committed internally to an incident or are 

no longer available for dispatch.

B. When available again.

C. When location changes.

D. When 50% of the smokejumpers at home bases are dispatched.

13.7 UNABLE TO FILL PROCEDURE

A 48 hour “unable to fill” policy exists nationally. NICC will return requests to the

ordering GACC with a “UTF” 48 hours after receipt unless notified the order can be 

filled. NICC will not accept or process any request previously UTFd unless a new 

request number is assigned.

13.8 STANDARD CUBES, WEIGHT AND GEAR POLICY FOR ALL

PERSONNEL (EXCLUDING SMOKEJUMPERS, RAPPELLERS AND 

HELICOPTER MANAGERS, Refer to Chapters 63.2 and 65)

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

A. One frameless, soft pack not to exceed 45 pounds.

B. Web gear or briefcase (not both) not to exceed 20 pounds.

C. Maximum allowable crew weight, including equipment is 5,100

pounds.

D. All personnel baggage weights must be displayed separately from 

individual weights on flight manifests.

E. Pre-identified Type 1 Incident Management Team members are

authorized additional weight not to exceed 300 pounds of equipment per team. 

The Incident Commander must designate in advance which team members are 

authorized additional weight and make this a matter of record.

13.9 STRIKE TEAMS/TASK FORCES

Requests for resources configured as strike teams or task forces cannot be accepted on a 

single request number when ordered through NICC. NICC requires individual request 

numbers for each strike team or task force component. The single resources may then be 

assembled within the requesting unit/geographic area.

13.10 WILDLAND FIRE WEATHER FORECASTS

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

ensure wildland fire weather forecasts are communicated in a timely manner to
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21 ORDERING CHANNELS/COST CODING

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

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

review, efficient utilization of resources and cost effectiveness.

21.1 GEOGRAPHIC AREA COORDINATION CENTERS (GACCs)

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

level. GACCs are located in the following areas:

EASTERN -- St. Paul, Minnesota:

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

Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,

Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

SOUTHERN -- Atlanta, Georgia:

Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, east Texas (plus Texas State Forest Service in

west Texas), Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina,

Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. 

SOUTHWEST -- Albuquerque, New Mexico:

Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas (west of the 100th meridian).

ROCKY MOUNTAIN -- Lakewood, Colorado:

Colorado, Kansas, eastern Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

NORTHERN ROCKIES --Missoula, Montana:

Montana, North Dakota, and northern Idaho.

ALASKA –Fort Wainwright, Alaska:

Alaska.

NORTHWEST -- Portland, Oregon:

Oregon and Washington.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OPERATIONS -- Redding, California:

Northern California and Hawaii

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OPERATIONS -- Riverside, California:

Southern California, and USA Pacific Islands.
EASTERN GREAT BASIN-- Salt Lake City, Utah: 

Southern Idaho, western Wyoming, and Utah. 

WESTERN GREAT BASIN-- Reno, Nevada: 

Nevada. 

21.2 ORDERING PROCEDURES 

Orders as the result of an incident, preparedness, severity, wildland and prescribed fire, 

will follow the established ordering channel displayed below. 

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

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

should use mutual aid agreements with cooperators whenever possible. 

INCIDENT 

I 

DISPATCH CENTER 

I 

GEOGRAPIDC AREA COORDINATION CENTER 

I 

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY COORDINATION CENTER 

I 

GEOGRAPIDC AREA COORDINATION CENTER 

I 

DISPATCH CENTER 

I 

SENDING AGENCY 

21.2.1 SUPPORT TO BORDER FIRES 

Border fires are defined as a wildfire that has crossed the boundary from one 

Geographic Area into another or where the fire is expected to cross the 

boundary within two burning periods. 

Whereas both Geographic Areas have a vested interest and authority to 

provide resource support to the incident, they may order directly from each 

other in support of the incident. The following protocols apply: 

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A. A single ordering point will be designated to ensure proper 

assignment and demobilization of resources. The incident will remain 

with the originating unit for situation reporting and prioritization. 

B. The dispatch organization designated as the single ordering 

point may place orders to either GACC using established ordering 

channels, however only the GACC of the originating unit expanded 

dispatch is authorized to place orders with NICC. 

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C. Prior to initiating border fire support operations, concurrence 

and agreement must occur between the two GACCs and NICC. In 

order to maintain effective coordination and ensure that the

appropriate resources are mobilized, daily conference calls will be 

conducted between both GACCs and the expanded dispatch

organization for the duration of the incident.

21.2.2 MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

INFORMATION

Electronic mail procedures will be used by all dispatch offices. All resource 

information, including travel will be relayed electronically through the 

Resource Order Status System (ROSS). 

All times (ETA and ETD) are in local time zones.

A Cache Shipping Status form will be used by caches to relay shipping 

information for supplies. For example, radio requests filled by the National 

Incident Radio Support Cache.

Travel information for resources mobilizing to and demobilizing from an

incident will be transmitted by creating a travel itinerary in ROSS. Travel legs 

will reflect the mode of travel, carrier (with flight numbers), departure

location, date and time, and arrival location, date and time.

21.3 NON-INCIDENT RELATED ORDERING

Resource acquisition not related to an incident, preparedness, severity, wildland or 

prescribed fire may also follow these ordering procedures. The use of appropriate cost 

coding procedures is required. Procedures for National Interagency Support Cache

ordering are in Chapter 20, Section 23.3 of this guide.

21.4 COST CODING

All fire suppression orders are to have an interagency FireCode assigned by the ordering 

office. (Information on the interagency FireCode can be found at:

http://www.nifc.gov/news/firecode/userguide/guide_toc.html). Orders processed through

NICC must have at least one of the following federal agency cost codes assigned by the 

ordering office. 

21.4.1 Bureau of Land Management wildland fire management cost 

coding is divided into ten activities:

1. Wildland Fire Preparedness 2810

2. Fire Deferred Maintenance &

Capital Improvement 2813

3. Suppression Operations 2821

4. Emergency Stabilization 2822

5. Hazardous Fuels Reduction 2823

6. Wildland Urban Interface 2824
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7. Fire Program Reimbursement 2830

8. Rural Fire Assistance 2860

9. Burned Area Rehabilitation 2881

 10. Joint Fire Science Program 2891

The use of 2813, 2821, 2822, 2823, 2824, 2830, and 2881 requires a project 

code. The interagency FireCode Program will be used to generate a four 

character project code for fire suppression activity.

21.4.2 Bureau of Indian Affairs wildland fire management funding 

has six activities. Each activity has sub-activities with their respective cost 

code structures:

1. Wildland Fire Preparedness

Wildland Fire Preparedness 92100 92100

Preparedness 92120 92120P

Program Management 92121

Readiness 92122 

Interagency Fair Share 92130 92130P

Program Management 92131

National Programs 92140 92140P

Program Management 92141

Fire - Construction in

Progress (CIP) 92150 92150R

2. Emergency Operations

Emergency Suppression 92300 92300

Suppression 92310 92310R

Emergency Stabilization 92320 92320

Severity 92350 92350R

3. Hazardous Fuels Reduction – Non WUI

Hazard Fuels Reduction –

Non-WUI 92600 92600R

Hazard Fuels Reduction –

Fire Use 92630 92630R

Hazard Fuels Reduction –

Mechanical 92640 92640R

4. Burned Area Rehabilitation

Burned Area Rehabilitation 92B00 92B00R

Rehabilitation 92B20 92B20R

5. Rural Fire Assistance

Rural Fire Assistance 92R00 92R00R

6. Hazardous Fuels Reduction – WUI

Wildland Urban Interface 92W00 92W00R
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The sub-activity, Fire - Construction In Progress (92150R) requires approval 

by the BIA Fire Management Office at NIFC. The job code is mandatory as it 

tracks costs for approved projects. All sub-activities, with the exception of 

Operations (92310R), require funding approval by the BIA Fire Management 

Office at NIFC. Job codes are mandatory as they track costs for approved 

projects within these sub-activities. These are noted above with a R after the 

program code. The sub-activity, Severity (92350R) will be considered on an 

interagency basis.

21.4.3 The National Park Servic e wildland fire management cost 

coding is divided into seven activities and 25 sub-activities.

1. Wildland Fire Preparedness 8500

Readiness P11

Facilities, Construction and 

Maintenance P12

Research and Technology P13

Fire Plans P14

2. Fire Suppression Operations 8530

Suppression E11

Fire Use E12

Emergency Stabilization E13

3. Burned Area Rehabilitation 8540

Burned Area Rehabilitation B11

Burned Area Monitoring B14

4. Hazardous Fuels Reduction Non-WUI 8550

Fuels Management H11

Hazardous Fuels Projects - Prescribed Fire H12

Hazardous Fuels Compliance H13

Fire Effects H14

Hazardous Fuels Projects – Mechanical W22

Hazardous Fuels Projects – Other W32

5. Wildland Urban Interface 8560

Wildland Urban Interface Management W11

Wildland Urban Interface Projects –

Prescribed Fire W12

Wildland Urban Interface Compliance W13

Wildland Urban Interface Monitoring W14

Wildland Urban Interface Projects –

Mechanical W22

Wildland Urban Interface Projects – Other W32

6. Rural Fire Assistance 8570

Rural Fire Assistance R11
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7. Fire Protection Assistance 8520

National Income Account F11

Expenditure Account - Preparedness F12

Expenditure Account - Operations F13

The interagency FireCode Program will be used to generate a four character 

project code for fire suppression activity.

21.4.4 Fish and Wildlife Service wildland fire management cost 

coding is divided into seven activities.

1. Preparedness 9131

2. Suppression Operations 9141

3 Emergency Stabilization 9142

4. Emergency Rehabilitation 9262

5. Hazardous Fuels Reduction Operations 9263

6. Wildland Urban Interface Projects 9264

7. Rural Fire Assistance 9265

All cost codes require a five-digit organization code. The interagency FireCode 

will be used with the 9141 sub-activity. The use of 9262, 9263, 9264, and 9265 

sub-activities requires a project number.

21.4.5 Forest Service wildland fire management cost coding falls 

under seven activities. The interagency FireCode Program will be used to 

generate a four character code that will be used to track and compile costs. 

NIFC will add the appropriate preceding 2 characters and input into the

financial system. 

1. “P” codes represent wildland fires.

2. “G” codes represent wildland fire use for resource 

benefits.

3. “B” codes represent base time for preparedness

funded resources that support the suppression.

4. “T” codes represent prescribed fires.

5. “S” codes represent severity requests. Four national 

standard codes have been established to track interagency

severity assists. “S” codes have been established in each

region to represent all other severity authorizations.

6. “F” codes indicate FEMA supported incidents. A "F” 

code will be assigned by the Forest Service Regional Office 

that is within the affected FEMA Region. All units providing 

support will use the “F” code assigned for all charges by the 

ordering office. Under the Federal Response Plan, overtime, 
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travel, and per diem are reimbursable. Base salary costs are 

not reimbursed in most cases (see Chapter 10, Section 12.1.1).

7. “R” codes are not to be used on resource orders. 

They are used only for billing purposes with the Forest

Service.
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22 OVERHEAD/CREWS

Personnel must be requested by the description found in the NWCG Fireline Handbook (PMS 

410-1) and the Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualification Subsystem Guide (PMS 310-1). All 

requests will be in one of these categories: C - organized crews, O - overhead and IA - initial 

attack smokejumpers.

22.1 MOBILIZATION

Units filling requests for personnel are responsible for ensuring ALL performance

criteria are met. Trainees can only be sent after approval by the receiving unit via 

established ordering channels. The sending unit must designate a Chief-of-Party/Flight 

Manager (for Chief-of-Party/Flight Manager responsibilities, see Chapter 60, Section 67) 

when two or more personne l travel together to the same incident via non-commercial air 

transport.

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

effective to hire and transport such personnel when they are normally available from 

local sources.

Name requests for suppression orders should be rare and will only be accepted for highly 

specialized positions or to meet specific agency objectives. The ordering unit must 

confirm availability for the individual being requested prior to placing the request. All 

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

NICC as UTF. 

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

fire potential. In these cases, name requests are appropriate and are typically directed by 

agency managers. FEMA and other non-fire incidents often involve extended lengths of 

assignment and specific skills that are critical to the success of the mission. Name 

requests for these assignments are acceptable.

Unless specified “agency only”, ADs and private contractors will be accepted. 

22.2 DEMOBILIZATION

Emphasis will be placed on having personnel home no later than 2200 hours local time 

during demobilization. Occasionally, the availability of large transport aircraft will 

dictate time frames during demobilization.

22.3 CREWS

Crews will be ordered by type. Four types exist for National or Interagency assignments. 

They are Type 1, Type 2, Type 2 with initial attack capability, and Type 3. Refer to

Chapter 60, Section 62.2 for minimum crew standards for national mobilization.

When mobilizing crews within local and Geographic Areas, National Contract Crews 

may be ordered after agency and agency cooperator resources are mobilized, but before 

Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement resources (EERAs). Each Host Unit Dispatch 

Center (HUDC) must give dispatch preference to their assigned National Contract Crew
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resources over EERA resources. These procedures can be waived in initial attack

situations in order to dispatch the closest forces assuming the National Contract Crews 

cannot meet requested date/time. Geographic Areas should utilize internal crew

capability (agency, cooperator, National Contract, EERA) prior to requesting crews from 

another Geographic Area. National Contract Engines will not be factored into HUDC or 

GACC drawdown levels, held in reserve, or for contingency, unless they are in paid, 

standby status. All HUDCs will report status to GACCs on a daily basis.

Type 1: Crews meet or exceed standards in the 410-1 Fireline Handbook. Interagency 

Hotshot Crews (IHC) are a Type 1 crew that exceeds the Type 1 standards as set forth in 

the 410-1 Fireline Handbook. IHCs require appropriate agency or state sponsorship and 

recommendation by their respective Geographic Area Coordinating Group for inclusion 

into the National Interagency Mobilization Guide. NICC will maintain a current roster of 

IHCs, but will not recognize internal Geographic Area rotations of these crews. NICC 

will mobilize all crews based primarily upon timeliness and cost effectiveness.

Type 1 crews attempting to transport chain saws on other than NIFC contract jets should 

always be prepared to ship their chain saws via an alternative method should loading be 

refused. Type 1 crews normally come equipped with hand tools. There may be

occasions when transported by air that they do not have hand tools. If tools are needed, 

tools should be ordered separately as a supply item.

When Type 1 crews are transported by aircraft, the receiving unit should be prepared to 

provide the following:

-- Crew transportation

-- Vehicle to transport saws, fuel and hand tools separate from crew

transportation

-- Fire equipment (minimum 2 cases of fuses)

-- Chain saws (4 kits)

-- Saw fuel (10 gallons unmixed)

-- Bar oil (5 gallons)

Type 2 and 3: Type 2 crews will be ordered as T2 or T2IA. T2IA crews can be split 

into squads to conduct initial attack, fireline construction and firing operations.

Type 2 and 3 crews ordered through NICC DO NOT come with hand tools when 

transported by air. If tools are needed, they should be ordered separately as supply items.

Units sending Type 2 and 3 crews will determine the ratio of crews to Crew

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

ratios of 1:1 to 1:4 may be appropriate. CREPs are assigned, among other things, to 

redeem authorities that AD employees cannot legally perform. They also have the

responsibility to inform the sending dispatch organization of personnel injuries or

emergencies. [These responsibilities can be met by an Interagency Resource

Representative (IARR) as well]. CREPs assigned to Type 2 and 3 crews will remain with 

their crew(s) from dispatch until released at their home unit. CREPs are not required for 

agency regular crews.
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All equipment will be inspected and weighed at time of mobilization to ensure adherence 

to safe transportation procedures.

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

be identified on a Manifest Form. Crew Supervisors or CREPs will maintain a minimum 

of four accurate copies of this form at all times. Crew weights will be separate from 

baggage and equipment weights on manifests. The Crew Supervisor or CREP will ensure 

compliance with weight limitations (see Chapter 10, Section 13.8).

Anytime a Geographic Area or state has committed four or more crews, IARRs can be 

sent by the sending unit or the receiving unit can request them. It is the responsibility of 

the IARRs sending GACC to mobilize, demobilize and ensure proper notification to the 

receiving GACC. IARRs mobilized to incident assignments away from their home unit 

should have the ability to be fiscally self-sufficient. If the resource is not self-sufficient, 

the receiving unit must be notified in advance so they can be prepared to support them.

Standard crew size is 20 persons maximum and 18 persons minimum (including Crew 

Boss, Crew Representatives and trainees).

22.4 SMOKEJUMPERS

For booster or pre-positioning requests, smokejumpers are ordered individually using "O" 

requests and may be ordered by specific delivery system (round or ramair parachutes). 

When smokejumpers are needed jump-ready for initial attack with aircraft, the request 

type is "IA Load" on an Overhead order or initial attack smokejumper request form. IA 

requests are not delivery system specific. As soon as the load is confirmed, the sending 

unit will forward a manifest through established ordering channels to the receiving unit. 

IA smokejumpers will be tracked through demobilization using the manifest provided. 

The following information will be included when filling orders: the three letter airport 

identifier of the "hiring" home base, last name, first name, and demobilization point. 

Example: S52 – Dickenson, Steve. Dispatch offices processing smokejumper requests 

will keep those requests open through demobilization. 

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

on an Overhead order using individua l "O" requests. Smokejumpers recovered and

mobilized to another assignment, internally or across Geographic Area boundaries, will 

also be placed on an Overhead order.

Aircraft delivering IA smokejumpers will return to the sending base before the end of the 

pilots' daily flight or duty limitations. Any intent or necessity to retain the aircraft will be 

negotiated with NICC and the sending GACC. If the aircraft is retained past the first 

operational period it will be placed on an aircraft request through established ordering

channels. 

Smokejumpers are national resources. Their primary mission is initial attack. 

Concurrence with NICC must be obtained prior to configuring them as a crew or for use

in extended attack. Smokejumpers that have been trained and assembled from the same 

base may be assigned as Type 1 Smokejumper Crews. NICC must be notified when 50% 

of the smokejumpers have been mobilized internally by the Geographic Area. 

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The following will be automatically included as standard items for each reinforcement

smokejumper:

 -- Two main parachutes (BLM or FS)

 -- Rigging kit (for booster load)

 -- Smokejumper gear

 -- Firefighting gear

When a booster load of smokejumpers is ordered to a base managed by a different 

agency, a spotter must be ordered to accompany the load, unless a spotter from the 

sending agency is already on site at the requesting base.

Any additional requirements or equipment should be requested at the time of ordering. 

Booster smokejumpers DO NOT come with smokejumper aircraft. Aircraft must be 

ordered separately if needed.

22.5 HELICOPTER MODULE

Call When Needed (CWN) helicopters will be managed by qualified managers and/or 

modules. (Managers must be qualified as a Helicopter Manager Call When Needed

(HCWN).

TYPE 1 LIMITED: Manager only

TYPE 1 STANDARD: Manager and four crewmembers

TYPE 2 STANDARD: Manager and three crewmembers

TYPE 2 LIMITED: Manager only

TYPE 3 & 4: Manager and two crewmembers

Units requesting modules will do so using an Overhead (O) request for each position. 

Module requests should be coordinated with anticipated helicopter delivery.

Ordering a module for a CWN helicopter is not automatic. Ordering offices should 

attempt to fill internally first.

If the intended use is for initial attack the HCWN request must specify a fitness level of 

arduous. Any other qualification requirements (ICT4, etc.) must also be specified.

When CWN personnel/modules are required to arrive with module specific equipment 

(flight helmets, radios, etc.) it must be specified at time of request.

22.6 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

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

assigned to any incident within a 100 air mile radius of the first assigned 4390 Starter 

System.

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

of frequency conflicts during multi-incident situations.
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A Communications Coordinator shall manage the allocation of communication resources 

including the assignment of frequencies to individual incidents involved in the multiincident complex.

22.7 INCIDENT METEOROLOGIST

IMETs are requested on Overhead orders. When National Weather Service (NWS) 

Forecast Offices are unable to provide an incident meteorologist (IMET) located within 

their local fire weather district, the Geographic Area will place the request with NICC. 

NICC places the request(s) with the NWS in Boise. If the IMET assigned is within the 

requesting Geographic Area, NICC will provide that information to the GACC, the 

request will not be filled by NICC. If the IMET is located in another area, the request 

will be forwarded by NICC to the sending GACC. When the NWS cannot provide 

transportation, the sending GACC is responsible for transporting NWS personnel and 

equipment to and from incidents.

In most cases, the IMET will bring communication equipment known as the All-hazards 

Meteorological Response System (AMRS.) This unit is boxed in a shipping case that 

weighs 122 lbs. and is 13.8 cubic feet.

Whenever a Geographic Area mobilizes a National Type 1 Incident Management Team, 

the Area will provide or order an Incident Meteorologist (IMET) that will be assigned to 

the team. Certain situations could develop where an IMET is not needed for each

incident, such as when two or more incidents are in close proximity to each other. In 

these cases, one or more IMETs could be shared by the incidents. Incident Commanders 

must ensure sufficient weather information is available to ensure safety and minimize the 

risk to incident personnel.

22.8 CACHE SUPPORT POSITIONS

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

shortages of locally trained personnel hinder cache operations.

22.9 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMS

Teams will be ordered by type. Two types exist for national or interagency assignments. 

They are National Type 1 Interagency Management Teams and Type 2 Geographic Area 

Teams. Orders for teams will require a request number for each team member. National 

Type 1 Teams will be mobilized according to the national call-out procedures and 

rotation. Type 2 Teams will be mobilized by specific Geographic Area policy. Type 2 

Teams requested through NICC will be configured according to Chapter 60, Section 68.2.

The primary mission of these teams is for wildland fire incident management. Nonwildland fire incident management assignments on federal wildland agency managed 

lands may occur under the following guidelines:

A. Planned events should be managed internally by the respective agency.

B. Base eight salary (except when supporting FEMA), overtime, travel, 

and per diem will be paid by the receiving agency.
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C. The planned length of assignment should not exceed 14 days without 

negotiated approval.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mobilization under the Federal

Response Plan (FRP) will be accomplished using the national call-out procedures (see 

Chapter 10, Section 12.1.1 for further guidance on FRP procedures).

National Type 1 Team Rotation Procedures:

A. National Type 1 Teams remain on call for a maximum of seven days.

B. At the time (clock hour and day of week) a team from the national 

rotation is mobilized, the next Geographic Area in rotation will be notified and 

placed in two hour call status and will remain in call status for the next seven 

days. The next two Geographic Areas in rotation will also be notified of the 

schedule change. Geographic Areas unable to provide a team for a national 

assignment will not be considered until the Area comes into the third position 

again.

C. Geographic Areas with more than one team may decide which

"eligible" team responds to a national call. Geographic Areas must pass if no 

"eligible" team can meet the two-hour call.

D. Teams will be considered "ineligible" for national assignment if the

primary Incident Commander is unavailable or it is necessary to have more 

than two substitutes to fill Command/General Staff positions. The Deputy 

Incident Commander may be allowed to take the team with GMAC approval.

E. Once a team has actually been committed to an incident, either

internally or nationally, it will remain ineligible for national assignment until 

all teams have had an assignment. Once all teams have had an assignment the 

rotation will begin the second round following the same procedures applied in 

round one.

F. Any mobilization, locally or nationally, will be considered as an

assignment unless it is canceled prior to the team actually being mobilized. 

Those teams that are mobilized, but do not actually receive an incident 

assignment, will be considered eligible for assignment prior to beginning the 

next round of team eligibility for national assignment.

G. All assignments, both within an Area and nationally, count as

experience.

H. Areas having two or more teams may commit two teams internally at 

the same time prior to going to the national rotation. 

I. Once a team (from the national rotation) is staged, the Geographic 

Area can commit that team to any fire in the Area. If NICC receives another 

request, the first team from the national rotation will be mobilized.
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J. The Geographic Area will coordinate with NICC before reassigning an 

out-of-area team to another incident.

K. The NMAC retains the authority to adjust the national rotation when 

necessary to achieve team experience objectives or for other reasons. During 

National Preparedness Level 4 and 5, the NMAC will manage all team

assignments.

L. Geographic Areas with only one team may stand the team down for 

rest after coordination with NICC.

22.9.1 NATIONAL AREA COMMAND TEAMS

Four National Area Command Teams are available. Teams include six

positions: 

-- Area Commander

-- Assistant Area Commander, Planning 

-- Assistant Area Commander, Logistics

-- Area Command Aviation Coordinator

-- Two trainee positions

The requesting unit will submit a request for six overhead positions to be 

processed through established ordering channels to NICC. 

National Area Command Team Rotation Procedures:

A. Teams will be considered "ineligible" for assignment if the 

Area Commander or two team members are not available.

B. Teams will remain on call for two week periods.

C. Teams that receive an assignment will be out of the national 

rotation until all teams have had an assignment.

D. At the time a team is mobilized, the next team in the national 

rotation will be notified and placed in the "on call" position for the 

next two weeks. NICC will notify the GACCs of the "on call" team. 

GACCs will confirm the availability of team members.

22.9.2 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ALL-RISK INCIDENT

MANAGEMENT TEAM

The National Park Service has one National All-Risk Incident Management 

Team available. The primary mission of this team is to manage planned and 

unplanned non-wildland fire incidents on an interagency basis. This team is

mobilized through established ordering channels (see Chapter 60, Section 

69.5).
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22.9.3 INTERAGENCY FIRE USE MANAGEMENT 

TEAMS (FUMT)

The primary mission and priority of these teams is to provide managers with 

skilled and mobile personnel to assist with the management of Wildland Fire 

Use (WFU) and prescribed fires. Each FUMT offers the full range of 

appropriate management responses to wildland fire occurrence and large 

complex prescribed fire applications. FUMTs consist of the following

positions:

-- Incident Commander, Type 2 (ICT2)

-- Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2)

-- Information Officer Type 2 (IOF2)

-- Operations Sections Chief, Type 2 (OSC2)

-- Planning Section Chief, Type 2 (PSC2) 

-- Long Term Fire Behavior Analyst (LTAN)

-- Logistics Section Chief, Type 2 (LSC2)

-- (three positions TBD after discussion with ordering unit)

FUMTs will be ordered through established ordering channels (see Chapter 

60, Section 69.6).

22.9.4 INTERAGENCY FIRE USE MODULES

The primary mission and priority of the modules is to provide skilled and 

mobile personnel to assist with WFU in the areas of planning, fire behavior 

monitoring, ignition, and holding. Secondary priorities follow in the order 

below:

-- Support burn unit preparation.

-- Assist with fire effects plot work.

-- Support mechanical hazardous fuel reduction

projects. 

As an interagency resource, the modules are available nationally throughout the 

fire season. Each module is comprised of a module leader, assistant leader, 

three to eight module members. See the Fire Use Module Operation Guide for 

specifics. Modules are mobilized and demobilized through established

ordering channels (see Chapter 60, Section 69.7).

22.9.5 CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING TEAMS

Stress debriefing personnel and teams are usually provided internally or

through locally contracted services. The National Park Service has two Critical 

Incident Stress Debriefing Teams available for interagency use. To mobilize 

these teams GACCs need to contact NICC.
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22.9.6 ADMINISTRATIVE PAYMENT TEAMS (APTs)

National Park Service Teams can make a full range of vendor payments. 

APTs consist of the following positions:

-- Team Leader

-- Contracting Officer

-- Imprest Cashier 

-- Two Administrative Assistants

Actual team composition will be determined by the team leader and the

incident unit's administrative staff at the time of dispatch. These teams will be 

ordered by the established rotation list (see Chapter 60, Section 69.2).

Bureau of Indian Affairs APTs have the authority to make payments to AD 

hire emergency workers hired under the Emergency Pay Plan and to vendors 

as authorized in the interest of efficiency and economy of field operations 

during emergency incidents, burned area emergency response, and hazardous 

fuel reduction.

Emergency incidents include pre-disaster, declared major disasters, and

emergencies related to the safeguarding of lives and property from floods, 

fires, and other causes, in cooperation with tribal, local, state and federal 

governments.

There are two types of APTs:

Type 1

-- Assistant Disbursing Officer 

-- Certifying Officer

-- One or more Support Staff Members

-- Contracting Officer (Optional)

Type 1 Teams are authorized to make payments related to wages of AD hired 

persons and to vendors on emergency incidents by:

1 Providing relief to small vendors not covered under a pre-season 

agreement. This could include use of their personally owned equipment, such 

as motor vehicles and chain saws.

2. Providing relief to an agency administrative unit that is over extended. 

This could include payment of invoices on routine BPAs for emergency

services, i.e., buses and heavy equipment, supplies.

Type 2

-- Assistant Disbursing Officer

-- Certifying Officer

-- One or more Support Staff members
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Type 2 Teams are only authorized to make payments related to wages of AD

hired persons under the Emergency Pay Plan.

Team composition will be determined by the team leader. It is the

responsibility of the team leader to ensure availability of all team members. 

These teams will be ordered by name request.

22.9.7 BUYING TEAMS

Buying Teams support the wildland fire procurement effort through the local 

administrative staff and are authorized to procure a wide range of services, 

supplies, land, and equipment rentals. In addition, the Buying Team Leader 

has the responsibility for coordinating property accountability with the Supply 

Unit Leader. 

There are designated Buying Teams available for national mobilization. These 

teams are requested only after all available within-area teams have been

utilized and are mobilized according to national call-out procedures (see

Chapter 60, Section 69.3). Buying Teams consist of seven (7) positions: three 

qualified procurement personnel, three personnel support positions, and one 

procurement or leader trainee. Each team shall have at least one contracting 

officer with a minimum of $100,000 warrant authority. Support personnel 

from the incident unit may be used. (For additional information refer to the 

Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook, NFES 2160, Chapter 

20 and Chapter 40).

22.9.8 DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR – BURNED AREA 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE (BAER) TEAMS

The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) program is an integral part of 

wildland fire incidents. Each wildland fire management agency is responsible 

for taking prompt and effective action in burned area emergency rehabilitation 

of fire-impacted lands for the protection of life, property, and other critical 

cultural and natural resources. The FS, BIA, and BLM currently have

established local, regional, or state BAER teams. Ordering agencies should 

determine the complexity of the fire situation and utilize local and regional 

teams when appropriate.

There are two National DOI BAER Teams. These teams are mobilized when 

the values at risk are considerable from potential floods, mud and debris flows; 

where the resource issues are complex and multiple jurisdictions are involved. 

Less complex situations should use regional/state ad hoc BAER Teams or 

resources from other agencies/regions. During National Preparedness Levels 1-

3, the ordering unit will coordinate directly with the appropriate National 

BAER Team Leader. During National Preparedness Levels 4-5 the National 

BAER Team assignments will be coordinated through the NMAC.

DOI National BAER Teams are comprised of personnel with expertise in 

forestry, soils/geology, hydrology, wildlife biology, archeology/cultural, and

vegetation types. The focus is immediate action to prevent soil, water and 
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ecosystem resource damage and ensuring all environmental and legal mandates 

are met. All team members are fireline qualified and respond with personal 

protective equipment (PPE). Teams consist of the following positions:

-- Team Leader

-- Operations Specialist

-- Forester

-- Vegetation Specialist

-- Hydrologist/Geologist Specialist

-- Soil Scientist

-- Wildlife Specialist

-- Archeologist/Cultural Resource Specialist

-- Environmental Protection Specialist

-- Computer/Documentation Specialist

-- Geographic Information Specialist

DOI-BAER Teams may be mobilized to any wildland fire incident where DOI 

or other federal lands are involved. Teams are mobilized through established 

ordering channels (see Chapter 60, Section 69.4).

22.9.9 WILDLAND FIRE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION

TEAMS

National Fire Prevention and Education Teams are effective in the reduction of 

unwanted human-caused wildland ignitions, particularly when wildland fire 

severity conditions are imminent and when an area anticipates unusually high 

fire danger due to human activities, weather conditions or hazardous fuels. 

Working with local agencies and resources, these teams are equipped to

complete on-site prevention assessments and plans, initiate the implementation 

of these plans and begin immediate public outreach and information

dissemination. They can be ordered to support a variety of situations affecting 

large or small geographic areas.

These teams normally consist of the following positions:

 THSP - Prevention Team - Leader

 THSP - Prevention Team - Public Affairs Specialist

 THSP - Prevention Team - Prevention Specialist

Team composition is determined on a case-by-case basis to meet the needs of

the assignment. Mobilization of these teams will be coordinated through 

NICC.

22.9.10 WILDLAND FIRE AND AVIATION SAFETY TEAMS

(FAST)

Fire and Aviation Safety Teams (FASTs) assist agency administrators during 

periods of high fire activity by assessing policy, rules, regulations, and

management oversight relating to operational issues. They can also do the 

following: 
A. Provide guidance to ensure fire and aviation programs 

are conducted safely. 

B. Review compliance with OSHA abatement plans, 

reports, reviews and evaluations. 

C. Review compliance with Interagency Standards for 

Fire and Fire Aviation Operations. 

FASTs can be requested through GACCs to conduct reviews at the 

state/regional and local level. If a more comprehensive review is required, a 

national FAST can be ordered through NICC. 

FASTs include a team leader, who is either an Agency Administrator or fire 

program lead with previous experience as a FAST member, a safety and health 

manager, and other members with a mix of skills from fire and aviation 

management. 

FASTs will be chartered by their respective GMAC with a delegation of 

authority, and report back to the GMAC. 

The team's report includes an executive summary, purpose, objectives, 

methods and procedures, findings, recommendations, follow-up actions 

(immediate, long-term, national issues), and a letter delegating authority for 

the review. As follow-up, the team will gather and review all reports prior to 

the end of the calendar year to ensure identified corrective actions have been 

taken. FAST reports should be submitted to the Geographic Area with a copy 

to the Federal Fire and Aviation Safety Team (FFAST) within 30 days. 

22.9.11 AVIATION SAFETY ASSISTANCE TEAM (ASAT) 

Aviation Safety Assistance Teams (ASAT) enhance safety, efficiency and 

effectiveness of aviation operations. ASATs provide assistance to unit and 

aviation managers, flight crews and Incident Management Teams for 

increasing, on-going or declining incident aviation activity. 

If a team cannot be filled internally, it will be placed to NICC through 

established ordering channels. The following configuration will be used when 

ordering an ASAT. 

THSP- Safety Specialist THSP - Helicopter Specialist 

THSP- Fixed Wing Specialist THSP - Aviation Manager Inspector 

THSP - ASAT Trainee as identified by team leader. 

Teams require 24 hours for mobilization. 

ASATs receive an assignment briefing with management concerns and/or 

issues identified in a letter delegating authority which establishes the roles of 

the team and its expectations. The teams will provide daily feedback to the 

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person(s) identified in the delegation of authority. Teams will conduct an exit 

briefing and will provide a written report prior to demobilization.
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23 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES

All equipment and supply orders will follow established ordering procedures except for the

redistribution of supplies within the National Fire Equipment System (NFES). Redistribution of 

excess supply items will be coordinated by the designated NFES Cache Manager(s). Cache 

orders will be filled to meet time frames specified using the most economical service. All NFES 

cache items are shipped ready for fireline use.

23.1 MOBILIZATION

Equipment will be requested on an Equipment order. All resource information, including 

travel, will be relayed electronically through ROSS.

Examples of Equipment resources:

-- National Contract Mobile Food Services (Caterers)

-- National Contract Mobile Shower Facilities 

-- National Contract Mobile Commissaries

-- Rolling Stock - engines, water tenders, dozers, etc.

Supplies will be requested on a Supply order. Supplies are identified as materials or 

goods, not defined in any other resource or service category. 

Examples of Supply resources:

-- NFES systems or kits

-- Mobile Cache Vans 

-- Telecommunications items

-- Fire or Project Remote Weather Stations

-- ATMU 

-- Local Purchase 

23.2 DEMOBILIZATION

Equipment and supply release information must be promptly relayed using either a ROSS 

itinerary or shipping status form.

23.3 NATIONAL INTERAGENCY SUPPORT CACHE ORDERING

PROCEDURES

A. Orders from caches to supplier (including GSA) for the procurement of 

non-expendable/capitalized supplies (i.e., pumps, saws, generators, high cost reusable items) in support of incidents must be coordinated through the NFES 

Representative at NIFC.

B. Other large replacement supply orders will be coordinated by the

NFES Representative at NIFC to avoid overstocking the system.
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C. Orders for cache restock and incident support will be placed directly 

between National Interagency Support Caches until the National Interagency 

Supply Cache Coordinator Position (NISCC) is activated at NICC.

D. When the NISCC is activated at NICC, all cache restock and incident 

support orders from National Interagency Support Caches will be placed with

NICC. Based on national priorities, the NISCC will forward requests to the 

appropriate National Interagency Support Cache(s) for processing. The resource 

order form will be used when ordering supplies through the NISCC at NICC. 

Travel information will be relayed using the shipping status form

23.3.1 NFES ITEMS IN SHORT SUPPLY

A. NICC, in cooperation with NFES, will advise all fire 

and cooperating agencies of those items determined critical 

and in short supply.

B. Identified items will be ordered through established 

ordering channels and will be coordinated through the NFES 

Representative at NIFC.

23.3.2 FIELD OFFICE REPLENISHMENT DURING

FIRE SEASON

Agencies will place orders to their servicing National Interagency Support 

Cache. Replenishment orders must be the result of fire management activities, 

and must be accompanied with the appropriate cost code.

23.3.3 FIELD OFFICE REPLENISHMENT OUTSIDE OF

FIRE SEASON

Whenever possible, field offices must order directly from GSA for those items 

stocked in the Federal Supply System.

All other items will be ordered directly from suppliers unless individual agency 

instructions prevail.

23.3.4 INCIDENT REPLACEMENT

Prior to release from an incident, personnel may request replacement of

equipment and supplies that were lost, consumed or worn out during the 

incident.

Incident Management Teams will approve all requests for replacement of 

equipment and supplies. If the requested equipment and supplies are not 

available at the incident, the Supply Unit Leader may forward requests to their 

servicing cache through established ordering channels. Replacement items will 

be shipped to the Supply Unit at the incident. If there is insufficient time for the 

Supply Unit to obtain replacement requests before demobilization of the

resource, an Incident Replacement Requisition (NFES 1300) will be completed 
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and forwarded to the servicing cache, who will then forward it to the requesting 

unit’s servicing cache for processing. Replacement items will be filled and 

shipped to the requestor’s home unit.

23.3.5 INCIDENT REPLACEMENT: TYPE 3 AND 4

INCIDENTS

The hosting units’ Agency Administrator or authorized representative must 

approve all replacement requests. Follow procedures for incident replacement, 

Section 23.3.4.

23.3.6 INCIDENT TO INCIDENT TRANSFER OF SUPPLIES 

AND EQUIPMENT

Transfer of supplies and equipment between incidents including those operating 

under Area Command authority may occur only with proper documentation so 

accountability is maintained. Transfer of communications equipment creates 

safety concerns by increasing the risk of frequency conflict and the possibility 

of damaged or untuned equipment being utilized. This may only be done with 

approval of the NIRSC Communications Duty Officer (CDO).

23.4 NATIONAL INCIDENT RADIO SUPPORT CACHE (NIRSC)

NIRSC is a national interagency resource composed of multi-channel radio systems and 

kits available for complex incident communications. The priority use of NIRSC radio 

systems and kits is for active incidents. All radio systems and kits must be returned to 

NIRSC as soon as the incident has demobilized. A National Communications Duty 

Officer (CDO) is available at NIRSC throughout the year. Geographic Area Frequency 

Managers, Communications Coordinators (COMC) and Incident Communication Unit 

Leaders (COML) will coordinate with NICC, the Geographic Area and the NIRSC CDO 

on all telecommunication issues.

NIRSC stocks NFES 4390 Starter Systems, which will provide the Command/Tactical, 

Air Operations and Logistical communications requirements of a single incident. 

Individual kits are available to supplement Starter Systems, or to provide support for 

smaller incidents.

NIRSC radios are synthesized and contain both FS and DOI frequencies. FS and DOI 

frequencies are not "cleared" nationally. Other agencies use these frequencies and in 

some cases, in very critical and sensitive areas. All frequencies must be approved for the 

areas where they will be used. Any of the national frequencies (FS or DOI) are not to be 

used without prior coordination with the NIRSC CDO.

NIRSC issues dedicated FM frequencies in conjunction with communication equipment 

assigned to incidents. NIRSC will order additional FM frequencies from DOI and FS, 

WO as conditions warrant. Government users may not use Family Radio Service (FRS) 

for communications in any planned or ongoing incident.
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23.4.1 MOBILIZATION

NIRSC radio systems and kits will be requested on a Supply order through 

established ordering channels to NICC. To insure proper frequency

coordination, the ordering office must include the Latitude and Longitude 

of the incident on the resource order. Radios will be used as received 

without modification. Defective radio equipment will be immediately returned 

to NIRSC for maintenance. To maintain quality and quantity for the field, each 

Starter System or kit will be returned to NIRSC for rehabilitation immediately 

after each assignment. The incident or unit charged with custody of the radio 

equipment is responsible for a complete inventory of that equipment upon 

return from the incident.

Each Geographic Area may order up to two Starter Systems for preposition 

during their established fire season. When a prepositioned Starter System or 

kit is assigned to an incident, the responsible GACC must transfer the request 

to a "new" incident order and request number. Notification of this incident 

assignment must be relayed to NICC within 15 minutes of commitment. NICC 

will transfer the Starter System to the new incident resource order and request 

number and permanently close out the original preposition request number. A 

replacement Starter System may be requested after commitment of a 

prepositioned Starter System.

Typically, Starter Systems should remain intact. However, individual kits may 

be utilized for smaller incidents that do not require the entire Starter System. 

GACCs will notify NICC of the commitment of individual kits from a Starter 

System, and will reorder kits needed to complete the prepositioned Starter 

System. Any kit committed or assigned to an incident that was originally 

prepostioned to a Geographic Area must follow the same transfer process as 

outlined above.

Prepositioned radio systems and kits will be returned to NIRSC as soon as the 

need has diminished, or annually for preventative maintenance. 

Prepositioning NIRSC radio systems and kits longer than six months requires 

NIRSC approval.

23.4.2 DEMOBILIZATION

All NIRSC radio systems and kits should be inventoried, sealed and returned 

promptly to NIRSC/NIFC. DO NOT STOCKPILE KITS. Spare seals are 

supplied in each box. Incidents are responsible for ensuring all radio systems 

or kits are returned or accounted for on a property loss statement.

23.5 ATMOSPHERIC THEODOLITE METEOROLOGICAL UNIT,

(ATMU) NFES 1836

ATMUs will be requested on a Supply order through established ordering channels. 

Mobilization of ATMUs is not automatic . They will be mobilized only upon request from 

the Incident Meteorologist. Geographic Areas unable to fill ATMU requests internally, 

will place requests with NICC. NICC coordinates filling the request with the National 
Weather Service (NWS) at Boise. ATMUs are national resources. At National 

Preparedness Levels 4 and 5, all requests for ATMUs will be processed through NICC. 

23.5.1 FIRE REMOTE AUTOMATIC WEATHER STATIONS, 

(FRWS) NFES 5869 

Requests for FRWS will be placed with NICC through established ordering 

channels on a Supply order. All necessary FRWS technicians, vehicles, or air 

transportation required for mobilization and demobilization will be provided by 

NIFC. Upon release from the incident, the FRWS will be returned to NIFC. 

23.5.2 PROJECT REMOTE AUTOMATIC WEATHER 

STATIONS, (PRWS) NFES 5870 

Requests for PRWS will be placed with NICC through established ordering 

channels on a Supply order. The PRWS will be configured for the specific 

project prior to the mobilization. The requesting agency must contact the NIFC 

Remote Sensing Fire Weather Support Office at 208-387-5726 prior to 

ordering to determine the PRWS configuration. All necessary PRWS 

technicians, vehicles, or air transportation required for mobilization and 

demobilization will be provided by NIFC. Upon release from the project, the 

PRWS will be returned to NIFC. 

23.6 NATIONAL CONTRACT MOBILE FOOD SERVICE AND SHOWER 

FACILITIES UNITS 

When the determination is made that contract mobile food services and shower facilities 

are needed in support of federal wildland fire activities in the contiguous western United 

States and Alaska, the Government is obligated to purchase such quantities as may be 

needed from National Mobile Food Service Contractors to fill all requirements for all 

three meals. (Exception: refer to C 2.3 .1; lunch clause) The government is obligated to 

order from the National Mobile Food Service Contract (National Caterer) when at any 

time: 

A. The number of people to be fed is at or above 150 persons per meal, 

and, 

B. The headcount is estimated to remain at those numbers, or greater, for 

at least 72 hours from when the headcount first reaches 150 per meal. 

The selected National Caterer has the right of refusal when the headcount quantities are 

below the minimum acceptance quantity shown in the schedule. 

When the above conditions for ordering National Mobile Food Service Units are met, but 

it is necessary to use cooperator kitchens to meet incident needs because there are no 

reasonably available national units, the government will honor a work guarantee of three 

days for these cooperator kitchen units. Cooperators include state managed kitchens. 

When cooperator kitchens and other food service organizations are utilized for federal 

wildland fire activities, national contract specifications will be used as guidelines to 

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assure adequate service is provided. Refer to the Interagency Mobile Food Service and 

Shower Facilities documents (NFES 1276 and NFES 2729) or at 

http://www.nifc.gov/contracting.

23.6.1 MOBILIZATION

All National and CWN Mobile Food Service, and Shower units in the lower 48 

state are ordered through and mobilized by NICC. The National Contract 

Mobile Food Service and Shower units located in Alaska are ordered through 

and mobilized by the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center.

A. Mobile Food Service requests require a completed Food

Service Request Form at the time of request (see Chapter 20, Section 

28.2).

B. Shower requests require the approximate number of personnel 

to service and the estimated duration.

If an incident has a need for additional mobile food service or shower units, 

the request will be sent through established ordering channels to NICC. NICC 

will determine and assign the appropriate units to all federal wildland fire 

incidents.

The receiving Geographic Area is responsible for providing a Contracting 

Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for every National Mobile Food 

Service or Shower unit assigned to an incident. When a Geographic Area 

cannot furnish a COTR, the order will be placed with NICC. Once the unit is 

operating smoothly, the COTR does not need to be retained at the incident 

beyond a few shifts.

23.6.2 REASSIGNMENTS

All requests to reassign National Contract Mobile Food Service or Shower 

units will be placed through established ordering channels to NICC. All 

reassignments of National Mobile Food Service and Shower units will be done 

by NICC.

23.6.3 DEMOBILIZATION

All release information will be documented on the resource order and relayed 

to NICC within 15 minutes. Contractors may take 24 hours to rest and 

replenish supplies within the local area after release. After 24 hours,

contractors must return to the units' designated dispatch point.

23.7 NATIONAL MOBILE COMMISSARY SERVICES

When use of Contract Commissary Service is needed for wildland fire activities in Forest 

Service Regions 1, 4, 5 and 6, the Government is obligated to purchase services from

National Commissary Contractors when they are reasonably available. All agencies in 

other Forest Service Regions and all Geographic Areas may also utilize this contract. All 
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requests for National Contract Commissary units will be ordered through NICC. For 

additional contract information, refer to the National Interagency Mobile Commissary 

Services Contract publication or on the web at http://www.nifc.gov/contracting.

23.8 NATIONAL CONTRACT ENGINES

When mobilizing engines within local and Geographic Areas, National Contract Engines 

may be ordered after agency and agency cooperator resources are mobilized, but before 

Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement resources (EERAs). Each Host Unit Dispatch 

Center (HUDC) must give dispatch preference to their assigned National Contract Engine 

resources over EERA resources. These procedures can be waived in initial attack

situations in order to dispatch the closest forces assuming the National Contract Engine 

cannot meet the requested date/time. Geographic Areas should utilize internal engine 

capability (agency, cooperator, National Contract, EERA) prior to requesting engines 

from another Geographic Area. National Contract Engines will not be factored into 

HUDC or GACC drawdown levels, held in reserve, or for contingency, unless they are in 

paid, standby status. All HUDCs will report status to GACCs on a daily basis. 
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NICC is the sole source for large transport aircraft holding Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 

Part 121 Certificates and for Type 1 and 2 CWN helicopters (see Chapter 20, Section 24.8 or 

24.9). 

Cooperator aircraft (state contracted, state owned, state managed National Guard aircraft, county ~ 

city or other) may be used on federal fires under the following conditions: 

• The pilot has been approved in writing, for the aircraft and the mission by either the 

FS or the Department of Interior's Aviation Management Directorate (AMD). 

• The aircraft has been approved in writing, for mission by either the FS or AMD. 

• There exists a written MOU, Interagency Agreement or other document that 

authorizes this use and payment for this use. 

• The cooperator aircraft will be operated within any limits on its use established in the 

written approval. 

• The cooperator aircraft will be used only in situations where federal aircraft are not 

reasonably available. 

• The cooperator aircraft will be released when federal aircraft become reasonably 

available. 

• Use of cooperator owned aircraft prior to exhausting contracted resources must 

involve a "significant and imminent threat to life or property". 

24.1 MOBILIZATION 

When a Geographic Area has depleted local aircraft resources, requests will be placed 

with NICC. Aircraft assigned will become the receiving area's resource until released. 

The following terminology will be used when ordering aircraft: 

A. Knots (kts) will be the standard term used to reference airspeed. 

B. VORs (Direction-magnetic headings) will be used to reference 

direction. 

C. Latitude and longitude must be provided in degrees, minutes. 

D. Aircraft registration numbers will be used when referencing 

helicopters, leadplanes and air attack aircraft. Airtankers are referenced by the 

airtanker number; e.g. T-123. 

The following selection factors will be used when ordering aircraft: 

A. Airtankers: Loaded or empty (two hour maximum flight when loaded, 

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except for Cl30 and P3A airtankers). 

B. Timeliness. 

C. Cost effectiveness. 

D. Performance specifications for density altitude/high altitude 

operations. 

E. Carded for local or interagency use. 

F. Special applications such as special-use flights, tundra pads, floats, 

etc. 

24.2 DEMOBILIZATION 

Flight following will be performed on all government or exclusive use contract aircraft 

being demobilized. NICC wiJJ release charter and CWN aircraft to the vendor without 

flight following, provided no government personnel or cargo are on board. 

24.3 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES 

Flight following for non-tactical aircraft is the responsibility of the scheduling unit. Flight 

plans are available from the scheduling unit and will be transmitted to the receiving unit 

upon request. Any unit may request flight following assistance through established 

ordering channels. Any requests for NICC to provide flight following for any aircraft 

will follow the procedures for tactical aircraft below. 

A. NICC will flight follow all aircraft crossing Geographic Area 

boundaries which have been ordered through NICC on: 

Aircraft orders 

Flight requests 

IA Smokejumper orders 

Flight following may be accomplished using Automated Flight Following 

(AFF). AFF is a satellite/web-based system. The flight follower can view real 

time information regarding an aircraft's location, speed, heading, altitude, and 

flight history. 

Notification of the commitment of national resources applies to non-tactical 

flights. 

SENDING UNIT -The sending unit is the dispatch unit which sends the aircraft 

from the vendor or government aviation unit. 

RECEIVING UNIT - The receiving unit is the dispatch unit which is receiving 

the resource. 

A. Responsibilities of the sending unit: 

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1. Obtain actual time of departure (ATD) and estimated time of 

arrival (ETA) from the initial departure airport from pilot/vendor.

2. Relay the ATD, ETA, and method of flight following (agency 

or AFF) to the sending unit's GACC via established ordering channels.

3. Notify the GACC of known delays/advances of a flight plan 

exceeding 30 minutes.

4. Assist with search procedures for overdue aircraft. Utilize 

agency aircraft search/rescue guides, as appropriate.

5. On any flight requiring stops en route to a destination, instruct 

the Pilot-In-Command or *Chief-of-Party to contact NICC at 800-

994-6312. Aircraft support vehicles should contact NICC at fuel

stops.

*(For Chief-of-Party responsibilities, see Chapter 60, Section 67).

B. Responsibilities of Sending GACC:

1. Sending GACC will relay the flight itinerary to NICC via 

telephone or fax.

2. Notify NICC of known delays/advances of a flight plan

exceeding 30 minutes.

3. Assist with search procedures for overdue aircraft. Utilize 

agency aircraft search and rescue guides as appropriate.

C. Responsibilities of NICC:

1. Relay flight itinerary to the receiving GACC by telephone/fax.

2. Notify receiving GACC of known delays/advances of a flight 

plan exceeding 30 minutes.

3. Resource track tactical aircraft to specified destinations.

4. Monitor flight plans for additional utilization.

D. Responsibilities of Receiving GACC:

1. Relay flight itinerary to the receiving unit by telephone.

2. Notify receiving units of known delays/advances of a flight 

plan exceeding 30 minutes.

3. Confirm arrival of all tactical aircraft to NICC by telephone; 

notify NICC of any aircraft overdue by more than 30 minutes.
4. Assist with search procedures for overdue aircraft. Utilize 

agency aircraft search and rescue guides as appropriate. 

E. Responsibilities of Receiving Unit: 

24.3.1 

1. Confirm arrival of all tactical aircraft by telephone to 

receiving GACC. 

2. Notify receiving GACC of any delays of a flight plan 

exceeding 30 minutes; notify receiving GACC of any aircraft overdue 

by more than 30 minutes. 

3. Initiate/assist with search procedures for overdue aircraft. 

Utilize agency aircraft search and rescue guides as appropriate. 

Automated Flight Following (AFF) Procedures 

AFF is one type of agency flight following. AFF reduces pilot workload and 

provides the dispatch office with much greater detail and accuracy on aircraft 

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A. Requirements to Utilize AFF: 

1. The aircraft must be equipped with the necessary 

hardware (transmitter and antenna). 

2. The dispatch office responsible for the flight 

following must have a computer connected to the Internet. 

3. Training: The flight following dispatcher must have a 

working knowledge of the AFF program (Webtracker) and 

must have a current usemame and password for the AFF 

system. 

4. AFF does not reduce or eliminate the requirement for 

aircraft on mission flights to have FM radio capability, and for 

the aircraft to be monitoring appropriate radio frequencies 

during the flight. 

B. Procedures for Utilizing AFF: 

1. When AFF is requested, ensure AFF program access 

is available and request standard flight information from the 

pilot/Chief of Party (COP). 

2. The pilot will relay the flight itinerary, ETD and ETA 

to the dispatch center. 

3. If flight following will be handed off to another 

dispatch center en route, the center will brief the pilot/COP 

with updated frequencies, caB signs, and other information asneeded. 

4. The dispatch office will log on to the AFF web site 

and verify that the aircraft icon is visible on the screen. 

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5. Once the aircraft is airborne, the sending unit will 

contact pilot to confirm initiation of AFF.

6. The dispatch office(s) responsible for flight following 

will monitor the computer at 15 minute intervals for the

duration of the flight.

7. When the aircraft has completed the flight and landed, 

the pilot or passenger (observer, Chief of Party, ATGS, etc.) 

will contact the dispatch office to inform them that they are on 

the ground.

8. If the computer system stops working during AFF, 

continue flight following using manual methods.

Hand-Off Procedures for Dispatch Offices:

If a flight will cross “traditional dispatch boundaries”, and the flight following 

will be handed off from one dispatch office to another, a positive hand off 

must be made. This must be coordinated between the affected dispatch offices 

and the aircraft, preferably prior to take off, but may be done while airborne.

Additional information about AFF can be found at: https://aff.nifc.gov

24.4 AIRBORNE THERMAL INFRARED (IR) FIRE MAPPING

Users of Infrared Services should be familiar with the contents of the Infrared Thermal

Mapping Operations Manual, available from the Infrared Operations Specialist at NIFC, 

208-387-5647. Infrared equipment and aircraft located at NIFC are National Resources. 

All requests for infrared flights will be placed with NICC through established ordering 

channels. All requests for infrared services or other types of IR technology will be on an 

Aircraft order. An infrared scanner order (see Chapter 20, Section 28.5) will be

submitted initially for each request. A new scanner order must be completed and

forwarded to NICC when scanning criteria or parameters change. NICC may assign 

these resources to a Geographic Area during lower Preparedness Levels. When assigned 

to, or performing missions for a Geographic Area, the GACC will provide flight 

following. NICC will flight follow between Geographic Areas.

NICC will maintain the flight scheduling and priority setting for infrared aircraft when 

competition exists.

Flight crews, when assigned to a Geographic Area, will coordinate with the using

agency's IR Liaison and IR Coordinator. The IR Coordinator will keep informed of 

mission priorities, flight times, etc. A qualified Infrared Interpreter (IRIN) must be 

confirmed or in place at the time of the infrared flight.

The objectives of the infrared program are:

A. Primary: Provide infrared support and services to all agencies

engaged in wildland fire activities.

B. Secondary: Provide infrared support for other resource projects as 

priorities, time and capabilities allow.
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24.5 LEADPLANES

Leadplanes are national resources. Areas administering these aircraft will make them 

available for wildland fire assignments when ordered by NICC, if not currently

committed to fires.

24.6 AERIAL SUPERVISION MODULES (ASM1)

The ASM1 is a fixed wing platform that utilizes two crewmembers to perform the 

functions of traditional air attack and low-level lead operations. The ASM1 requires both 

crew members to be trained to work as a team, utilizing Crew Resource Management 

(CRM) skills and techniques to enhance safety, efficiency and effectiveness. Aerial 

Supervision Modules are National Resources. Areas administering these aircraft will 

make them available for wildland fire assignments when ordered by NICC. Requests for 

leadplanes may be filled with an ASM1.

24.7 AIR TACTICAL AND RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT

Air attack and reconnaissance aircraft are on aircraft rental agreements (ARAs) and

exclusive use contracts solicited and inspected by the AMD and other federal agencies. 

They are available for interagency use and will be requested through established ordering 

channels. The ordering office may request the aircraft with specific avionics equipment 

(see Chapter 80, Section 82.3).

24.8 LARGE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT

Large transport aircraft are National Resources and will be ordered through NICC.

A. Scheduling.

Large transport and charter aircraft arranged by NICC are ordered on a per 

mission basis. Flight following ATD/ETE will be relayed by the NICC

aircraft desk for each flight leg.

B. Requests for large transport.

When requesting large transport, the following information is required:

1. Number of passengers and cargo weight per destination and 

combined total for the flight.

2. Pick-up point at jetport and time passengers are available to 

load. NICC requires lead time to plan and schedule aircraft.

3. Pick-up point at the jetport is the fixed base operator (FBO) or 

gate at the airport terminal where the aircraft will park.

4. Passengers must be weighed and manifested prior to boarding 

the aircraft.
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5. Government or contractor support available at each airport, 

including contact person and telephone number.

24.9 HELICOPTERS: CALL WHEN NEEDED (CWN)

A. Type 3 and 4 helicopters are solicited and inspected by the AMD and 

FS Regional Aviation Officers. 

B. Type 1 and 2 helicopters are solicited and inspected by NIFC. With 

the exception of Alaska, all Type 1 and 2 helicopters will be dispatched by 

NICC. 

There are two categories of helicopters:

1. Limited: No passenger transport, lift only, seats removed. 

MANAGERS CANNOT RIDE IN AIRCRAFT WHEN

REPOSITIONING.

2. Standard: Passenger and cargo hauling.

NICC assumes Type 1 requests are for limited helicopters and Type 2 

requests are for standard helicopters unless stated otherwise.

C. Helicopter Modules. When processing requests for helicopters, NICC 

will inform the requesting GACC of the contract type of the assigned resource; 

exclusive use or CWN. Exclusive use contract helicopters are mobilized 

complete with an assigned module . If the request is filled with a CWN 

helicopter, the requesting area must provide a module or order a module

through NICC. A helicopter manager will be confirmed before NICC assigns 

a CWN helicopter. CWN helicopter managers or modules will meet with their 

assigned helicopter off-site from the incident prior to performing work. A 

specific meeting place should be identified on the resource order, such as a 

fixed base operator (FBO) or other easily located site. For information

regarding mobilization of helicopter modules see Chapter 20, Section 22.5.

D. GACCs will obtain approval from NICC prior to reassigning Type 1 

or 2 helicopters to another incident.

24.9.1 EXCLUSIVE USE CONTRACT HELICOPTERS

A. All FS exclusive use Type 1 and 2 helicopters are 

contracted by NIFC. 

B. All FS exclusive use Type 3 and 4 helicopters are 

contracted by FS Regional Offices.

C. All exclusive use contract helicopters for DOI

agencies are solicited, inspected and contracted by AMD.
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D. Exclusive use contract helicopters are dispatched

locally by the administrative unit. All Type 1 and 2

helicopters are national resources. 

24.10 AIRTANKERS

Airtankers are national resources. Geographic Areas administering these

aircraft will make them available for wildfire assignments when ordered by 

NICC. There are four types of airtankers:

TYPE CAPACITY (minimum)

 1 3,000 GALLONS

 2 1,800 GALLONS

 3 600 GALLONS

 4 100 GALLONS

24.10.1 EARLY ACTIVATION

A. Pre-season and post-season, airtanker

activation is processed through the Area’s

Administrative Contracting Officer for that Area’s

contract items.

B. Orders may be placed with NICC for an

airtanker in another Area which is closer to its

mandatory activation date. 

The following chart indicates the different contract

periods.

Optional

Use

30 day

Pre-season

Mandatory

Availability

45 day 

Postseason

Optional 

Use

The following process is used to activate airtankers 

during optional use periods:

C. The requesting GACC will place the

request(s) for airtanker(s) with NICC, specifying day 

off requirements.

D. NICC will notify the National Contracting 

Officer (NCO) at NIFC of the order.

E. The NCO and NICC will determine the

availability of airtankers and notify the National

Airtanker Inspector(s). The NCO will notify the Area 
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Administrative Contracting Officer of the activation 

request and the contract item to be activated. 

F. The Area Administrative Contracting

Officer will notify the GACC of the activation of the 

contract item.

G. The National Inspector will notify the Local 

Inspector of the aircraft and pilot status.

H. NICC will place the order with the

appropriate GACC.

I. Scheduled days off will be determined by 

the specific item number activated. Changes to

scheduled days off may be negotiated where practical.

24.10.2 MODULAR AIRBORNE FIREFIGHTING 

SYSTEMS (MAFFS)

A. Objectives. To provide emergency

capability to supplement commercial airtankers on 

wildfires.

B. Policy. MAFFS are national resources and 

are used as a reinforcement measure when contract 

airtankers are committed or not readily available. 

MAFFS will be made available to assist foreign

governments when requested through the

Department of State or other diplomatic Memoranda 

of Understanding.

C. Responsibility. Geographic Areas are

responsible for ascertaining all suitable commercial 

airtankers. All airtankers must be assigned to

wildfires or committed to initial attack before

placing a request for a MAFFS mission to NIFC.

D. NIFC Responsibility. NIFC is responsible 

for ascertaining that all suitable commercial contract 

airtankers nationally are committed to wildfires,

initial attack, or cannot meet time frames of

requesting units. When this occurs, the Duty

Coordinator will notify the FS-Director, NIFC. The 

FS-Director, NIFC, or in their absence, the FS

National Aviation Officer, or Fire & Aviation

Management, Washington Office, or their Acting is 

responsible for initiating a MAFFS mission. Once 

approval is given, the NICC Coordinator activates

the request through proper military channels. After 
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the initial contact has been made, the NICC aircraft 

dispatcher will process the request. The Governors 

of California, Wyoming and North Carolina may 

activate the appropriate Air National Guard Unit 

having MAFFS equipment and qualified crews for 

state-controlled fires. Approval for use of MAFFS 

equipment must be obtained from the FS-Director, 

NIFC prior to this activation. When MAFFS are 

activated by a governor, the FS Regional Office 

for that state will assign an accounting code for 

the incident.

E. Ordering Criteria .

1. Once NICC has advised the GACC

that no commercial airtankers are available, 

requests for MAFFS will be placed through 

established ordering channels to NICC. 

Order the number of MAFFS units needed.

2. NICC will place the request with the 

Air Force Operations Support Center in the 

Pentagon, Washington, DC.

3. In addition, the requesting Geographic 

Area needs to order the following support:

* MAFFS Liaison Officer and trainee

* Ground Control Radios

* Certified Avionics Technician 

* Assistant MAFFS Liaison Officer

* MAFFS Air Tanker Base Manager 

and trainee

* Logistics, Finance and Information 

personnel

 

The receiving unit must be prepared to

provide administrative support (procurement, motel rooms, phones, office space,

clerical and timekeeping support, transportation) to accommodate as many as 55 

people per two aircraft.

4. MAFFS operations must also include 

leadplane functions.

24.10.3 SINGLE ENGINE AIRTANKERS (SEATs)

Single engine airtankers are on CWN and exclusive use contracts 

solicited and inspected by AMD and other federal agencies. The 
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SEAT module includes a support vehicle with batch mixing capability 

for wet and dry retardant. They are available for interagency use and 

will be requested through established ordering channels. If the

ordering office cannot provide a SEAT manager for a SEAT base, the 

manager will be requested on an overhead order. For additional 

information refer to the Interagency SEAT Operations Guide (ISOG), 

NFES 1844.

24.11 TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS FAR 91.137

(TFR)

Temporary airspace restrictions will be established when incident related

aviation activities present potential conflict with other aviation activities. The 

FAA requires that latitude/longitude information for TFRs must be provided in 

degrees, minutes and seconds, including reference to north latitude and west 

longitude. If seconds information is not available, add two zero’s to the 

description. Do not use spaces, commas or other symbols in the description. 

Example: ddmmssN/dddmmssW or 450700N/1177005W. The corner points 

should be listed in a clockwise sequence around the requested TFR to avoid

“bow tie” depictions. The Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide describes 

further how flight restrictions are requested and implemented.

24.12 MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES AND SPECIAL USE 

AIRSPACE

Military Training Routes and Special Use Airspace presenting conflicts with 

incident related aviation activities will be identified by local units. The source 

for this information is AP-1B, Flight Information Publication, “Military 

Training Routes” and the AP/1A FLIP, “Special Use Airspace.” Each office 

should maintain a current edition of this document. Special Use Airspace 

information should be organized for easy and rapid utilization; i.e., displayed 

on dispatching maps with conversions for legal description to

latitude/longitude prepared. Further direction may be obtained in the

Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide.

24.13 AIRSPACE CONFLICTS 

Consult the Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide.

24.14 FAA TEMPORARY CONTROL TOWER

OPERATIONS

The FAA may be requested to provide air traffic control support (consisting of 

two FAA air traffic controllers) when air operations in support of an incident 

become complex or unsafe at uncontrolled airports. FAA Temporary Control 

Towers are ordered as an Aircraft request. It is advisable for GACCs to make 

agreements with local FAA regions. NIFC has an agreement with the

Northwest Mountain Region of the FAA covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, 

Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. A lead time of eight hours is 

desirable when ordering. If the FAA cannot supply radios, the incident 
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COML will order radios as a supply request through established ordering 

channels.

The FAA has requested additional information be provided when requesting 

FAA Temporary Control Towers. Refer to the FAA Temporary Tower

Request Form, page 89. This form, in addition to the checklist form in 

Chapter 11 of the Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide, must accompany 

Temporary Tower Requests.

24.15 DEDICATED RADIO FREQUENCIES

FM VHF AND UHF FREQUENCIES: NIRSC issues dedicated FM

frequencies in conjunction with communication equipment assigned to

incidents. NIRSC will order additional FM frequencies from DOI and FS, 

Washington Office as conditions warrant. When requesting frequencies, 

provide accurate latitude and longitude, and incident name for each frequency 

request. 

AM FREQUENCIES: At the start of each season NIRSC will order AM 

frequencies from the FAA for all Geographic Areas. Additional AM

frequencies will be ordered by NIRSC as conditions warrant. The NIRSC 

CDO is the only point of contact for ordering AM frequencies from the FAA.

Incident requests for the use of dedicated AM and FM frequencies will be 

made through established ordering channels to NICC and are filled by the 

NIRSC CDO. The CDO will clear national Cache FS and DOI frequencies. 

Frequencies are to be ordered on an Aircraft order as an “A” request.

All air tanker bases will monitor 123.975 VHF AM for aircraft contact. This 

frequency is for air traffic control and is not to be used for tactical or flight 

following purposes.

24.16 INTERAGENCY INTERIM FLIGHT AND DUTY

LIMITATIONS

A. Phase 1 - Standard Flight and Duty Limitations 

(abbreviated summary)

-- 14 hour maximum duty day

-- 8 hours maximum daily flight time for mission 

flights

-- 10 hours for point-to-point with a two pilot crew

-- Maximum cumulative flight hours of 36 hours 

up to 42 hours in 6 days

-- Minimum of 10 hours uninterrupted time off

(rest) between duty periods

B. Interim Flight and Duty Limitations

Implementation
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During extended periods of a high level of flight activity or 

maximum 14-hour duty days, fatigue factors must be taken 

into consideration by fire and aviation managers. Phase 2

and/or Phase 3 duty limitations will be implemented for 

specific Geographic Areas’ aviation resources. The minimum 

scope of operation should be by Geographic Area, i.e.,

Northwest, Great Basin, etc.

This does not diminish the authority nor obligation of any 

individual COR or aviation manager to impose shorter duty 

days or additional days off at any time for any flight

crewmembers for fatigue at their discretion as is currently

provided for in agency direction and contract specifications.

Implementation decisions will be made on a coordinated,

interagency basis, involving the GACC, NICC, and National 

Aviation Representatives at NIFC.

Official notification of implementation should be made by the

Forest Service RAOs and DOI Aviation Managers through the 

GACC, and, for broader scope implementations, by National 

Aviation Management through NIFC.

C. Interim Flight and Duty Limitations

1. Phase 2 - Interim Duty Limitations

When Phase 2 is activated, pilots shall adhere to the 

flight and day-off limitations prescribed in Phase 1

and the duty limitations defined under Phase 2.

a. Flight crew members shall have a

minimum of 12 consecutive hours of

uninterrupted rest (off duty) during each duty 

day cycle. The standard duty day shall be no 

longer than 12 hours, except a crew duty day 

extension shall not exceed a cumulative 14-

hour duty day. The next flight crew rest

period shall then be adjusted to equal the

extended duty day, i.e., 13-hour duty day, 13 

hours rest; 14-hour duty day, 14 hours rest. 

Extended duty day applies only to completion 

of a mission. In no case may standby be 

extended beyond the 12-hour duty day.

b. Double crews (two complete flight

crews assigned to an aircraft), augmented

flight crews (an additional pilot-in-command 

assigned to an aircraft), and aircraft crews

that work a rotating schedule, i.e., 2 days on, 
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1 day off; 7 days on, 7 days off; or 12 days 

on, 12 days off, may be exempted from Phase 

2 limitations upon verification their 

scheduling and duty cycles meet or exceed

the provisions of Paragraph a. of Phase 2 and 

Phase 1 limitations.

c. Exemptions based on Paragraph b. of

Phase 2 provisions may be requested through 

the local aviation manager or COR, but must 

be approved by the Forest Service RAO or 

DOI Area Aviation Manager.

2. Phase 3 - Interim Duty Limitations

When Phase 3 is activated, pilots shall adhere to the 

flight limitations of Phase 1 (standard), the duty

limitations of Phase 2, and the limitations defined 

under Phase 3.

a. Each flight crew member shall be given 

an additional day off each 14-day period. 

Crews on a 12 and 2 schedule shall have 3 

consecutive days off (11 and 3). Flight crews 

on 6 and 1 schedules shall work an alternating 

weekly schedule of 5 days on, 2 days off, then 

6 days on and 1 day off.

b. Double crews, augmented crews,

rotating crews, and aircraft with relief crews, 

as defined in Paragraph b. of Phase 2, may be 

exempted from Phase 3 upon verification

their scheduling and duty cycles meet or 

exceed the provisions of Phase 3 limitations.

c. Exemptions based on Paragraph b. of

Phase 3 will be accomplished as described in 

Paragraph 1. c. above.

d. Aircraft fixed daily rates and special

rates, when applicable, shall continue to

accrue during the extra day off. Contractors 

may provide additional approved crews to

maximize utilization of their aircraft. All

costs associated with providing the additional 

crew will be at the contractor's expense unless 

the additional crew is requested by the

Government.
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25 PREDICTIVE SERVICES

The GACC predictive service units are responsible for preparing and submitting data and reports 

to NICC regarding current and projected information on wildland fire, weather, fuels, fire danger 

and resource status. NICC uses this information to prepare and distribute the Incident

Management Situation Report, National Wildland Fire Outlook and other reports and products.

25.1 INCIDENT INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY (ICS-209)

The Incident Intelligence Summary (ICS-209), submitted to the GACC, is used to report 

large wildland fires, Wildland Fire Use (WFU) events, and any other significant events 

on lands under federal protection or federal ownership. Lands administered by states and 

other federal cooperators may also report in this manner.

The ICS-209 form is a web-based application known as the 209 Program. The ICS-209 

is submitted by the agency that has protection responsibility for the incident regardless of 

who administers the land. If the protection agency is non-federal and chooses not to meet 

federal reporting standards then the federal agency which has administrative jurisdiction 

will submit the ICS-209. GACCs will ensure that their dispatch centers have submitted 

complete and accurate ICS-209 reports at the times specified in their mobilization guide. 

See Chapter 20, Section 28.8 for the ICS-209 form. Specific instructions for entering 

ICS-209 data using the 209 Program are located in the User’s Guide at:

http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/planning/nist/209.htm. The 209 Program is located at

http://famweb.nwcg.gov/.

Wildland Fires: Large fires are classified as 100 acres or larger in timber fuel types, 300 

acres or larger in grass fuel types, or when a Type 1 or 2 Incident Management Team is 

assigned. A report should be submitted daily until the incident is contained. Refer to 

GACC Mobilization Guide or agency policy for reporting requirements once containment 

is achieved.

Wildland Fire Use (WFU) events and wildland fires in confinement strategy: An ICS-209 

will be submitted to the GACC for WFU fires and for wildland fires where confinement 

is the strategy employed as the appropriate management response, when the event

exceeds 100 acres in timber fuel types or 300 acres in grass fuel types. Subsequent 

reports are required when they reach 1,000 acres in size and every time the fire doubles 

thereafter, unless significant activity occurs (resource commitment, or resources loss) or 

as determined by GACC Mobilization Guide.

Other Incidents: Other significant events are classified as incidents in which significant 

commitment of wildland fire resources has occurred or when a Type 1 or 2 Incident 

Management Teams has been assigned.

Complex Reporting: Incidents within a complex should be aggregated and included on 

one ICS-209. A complex is two or more individual incidents located in the same general 

proximity which are assigned to a single incident commander or unified command, 

individual incidents including acreage, should be listed in the remarks section.
25.2 

Daily: 

INTERAGENCY SITUATION REPORT 

May through October. 

November through April when either of the following conditions are met: 

I) Wildland fire activity occurs (includes WFUs and prescribed fire). 

2) A unit's Fire Danger is reported as very high or extreme. 

The Interagency Situation Report is a web page application known as the Sit Report 

Program. GACCs will ensure that all of their dispatch centers have submitted complete 

data as outlined in the GACCs' mobilization guide daily, from May through the end of 

October and weekly from November through April, and as activity warrants. The 

reporting period for this report is 0001 to 2400. NICC will retrieve the reports from the 

web application by 0200 MDT. Reporting is required for all incidents that meet large fire 

and WFU criteria and when an incident or event experiences significant commitment of 

wildland fire resources. Reporting is required for all prescribed fire activity year 

round according to the schedule listed above. The Interagency Situation Report 

applica.tion is divided into six sections: Daily Fire Statistics, Resource Information, 

Planned Prescribed Fires, Year-to-Date Statistics, Remarks, and Incident Priorities. This 

program shares incident information with the 209 Program for summaries and reports. 

Specific reporting requirements and program instructions are located in the Sit Report 

Users' Guide http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/planning/nist/sit.htm. The Sit Report Program is 

located at http://famweb.nwcg.gov/. 

25.3 

Daily: 

Weekly 

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT 

May through October and as activity warrants. 

November through April. 

The Incident Management Situation Report (IMSR) is prepared by NICC from 

information and data on the Interagency Situation Report, submitted by the GACCs. This 

report will be prepared daily and distributed at 0530 MDT (0800 on weekends and 

holidays) from May through October, and at 1000 MST on Friday November through 

April. 

When GACCs report large fires and/or very high to extreme fire danger a brief weather 

outlook-is required to be submitted (e-mailed to: NICC Intell@nifc.blm.gov) to NICC for 

inclusion in the IMSR outlook section. See exhibit 28.9 for required format; a copy of 

the form may also be found on the NICC web site. 

Large wildland fires are typically reported in the IMSR until the incident is contained. 

WFU events and wildland fires in confinement strategy will be reported in the IMSR 

when the event exceeds 100 acres in timber fuel types or 300 acres in grass fuel types, 

when they reach 1,000 acres in size, and every time the fire doubles thereafter, unless 

significant activity occurs (resource commitment or resources l.oss). 

25.4 WILDLAND FIRE ENTRAPMENT/FATALITY 

Entrapment: A situation where personnel are unexpectedly caught in a fire behaviorrelated, life-threatening position where planned escape routes or safety zones are absent, 

inadequate, or have been compromised. An entrapment may or may not include 

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deployment of a fire shelter for its intended purpose. This situation may or may not 

result in injury. They include 'near misses'.

In the event that a wildland fire entrapment or fatality occurs, it should be reported 

immediately to NICC. A Wildland Fire Entrapment/Fatality Initial Report should be 

completed and mailed to NICC electronically or by facsimile within 24 hours. Submit

this report even if some data is missing (see Chapter 20, Section 28.10). Subsequent to 

the initial report the investigation and review shall be conducted following agency

specific policies and NWCG guidelines. A copy of the form may be found on the NICC 

web site.

25.5 WEEKLY FIRE WEATHER / FIRE DANGER OUTLOOK

Weekly: During significant wildland fire activity.

The Weekly Fire Weather / Fire Danger Outlook is to be posted on each GACC web site

every Tuesday at the close of business (see Chapter 20, Section 28.11 for content and 

format). This product contains information on current and projected fire weather, fire 

danger and resources. A copy of the form may be found on the NICC web site.

25.6 MONTHLY FIRE WEATHER / FIRE DANGER OUTLOOK

Monthly: Year-round

The Monthly Fire Weather / Fire Danger Outlook and map shall be completed by each 

GACC and submitted to NICC five working days prior to the end of each month. The 

monthly outlook will be prepared for the next month, (see Chapter 20, Section 28.12 for 

content and format). GACCs shall include within their narratives the following

information:

1. A brief discussion of predicted general weather / fire danger for the 

entire Geographic Area for the reporting period.

2. A brief discussion on Geographic Area current fuel anomalies / fuel 

moisture conditions.

3. A brief discussion on Geographic Area predicted temperature and 

precipitation for the reporting period.

4. A map delineating areas of below normal, normal and above normal 

fire potential (relative to expected fires/acres) for the reporting period. For 

example, above normal fire potential means the anticipated number of fires 

and/or acres in the Geographic Area will exceed that normally occurring for 

the reporting period. Map templates may be found on the NICC web site.

25.7 SEASONAL FIRE WEATHER / FIRE DANGER OUTLOOK

Seasonal: Prior to fire season onset with mid-season update(s)
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Seasonal Outlooks will be issued periodically by the GACCs, with the first report issued 

prior to the onset of their fire season. A minimum of one update will be completed 

during their fire season, or as deemed necessary. The NICC staff will assist GACCs with 

seasonal assessments as needed.

25.8 NATIONAL WILDLAND FIRE OUTLOOK

Monthly Outlook: Year-round

Seasonal Outlook: As needed

The Monthly National Wildland Fire Outlook Report is prepared and distributed by 

NICC on the first day of each month and is compiled from the GACCs Monthly Fire 

Weather / Fire Danger Outlook. This report consists of a national map delineating areas 

of below normal, normal and above normal fire potential along with a narrative for each 

Geographic Area. Similarly, National Wildland Fire Outlooks will be issued seasonally 

as needed and utilize information from GACC Predictive Services as well as other 

sources of weather and fire danger data.
26 NATIONAL FIRE PREPAREDNESS PLAN 

National Preparedness Levels are established by the NMAC at NIFC throughout the calendar 

year. Preparedness levels are dictated by burning conditions, fire activity and resource 

availability. Resource availability is the area of most concern. Situations and activities described 

within the preparedness levels consider wildland and prescribed fire. 

26.1 WHY PREPAREDNESS LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED 

PURPOSE: 

A. To identify the level of wildland and prescribed fire activity, severity 

and resource commitment nationally. 

B. To identify actions to be taken by NIFC and Geographic Areas to 

ensure an appropriate level of preparedness/readiness for the existing and 

potential situation. 

C. To guide and direct Geographic Area Fire Management achvthes 

when essential to ensure national preparedness or in response to the national 

situation. 

The NICC Coordinator will monitor the national wildland and prescribed fire activity and 

Geographic Area Preparedness Levels and will recommend to the NMAC a National 

Preparedness Level. Response and support to non-fire incidents requiring a significant 

commitment of resources may also affect National Preparedness Levels. National 

Preparedness Levels will be responsive to the Homeland Security Advisory System. 

National Preparedness Levels are determined from the ground up and may influence 

resource allocations within Geographic Areas not experiencing significant activity to 

ensure sufficient resources are available for the national situation. 

26.2 GEOGRAPillC AREA PREPAREDNESS LEVELS 

Geographic Area Preparedness Plans should be prepared in accordance with Agency 

Directives. Copies of Geographic Area Plans should be forwarded to NICC. 

26.3 PREPAREDNESS LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS 

26.3.1 PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 1: 

Description: Minimal large fire activity nationally. Most Geographic Areas 

have low to moderate fire danger. There is little or no commitment of national 

resources. 

A. Management Direction/Consideration: 

Agency/Geographic Areas will determine appropriate actions. 

Responsibility: Agency Administrators within 

Geographic Areas. 

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26.3.2 PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 2:

Description: Several Geographic Areas are experiencing high to extreme fire 

danger. Wildland fire activity is increasing and large fires are occurring in one 

or more Geographic Areas. Minimal mobilization of resources from other 

Geographic Areas is occurring. The potential exists for mobilizing additional 

resources from other Geographic Areas.

A. Management Direction/Consideration:

Agency/Geographic Areas will determine appropriate actions.

Responsibility: Agency Administrators within

Geographic Areas.

B. Management Direction/Consideration:

Daily morning briefings conducted for the NIFC Directorate.

Responsibility: NICC Coordinator.

C. Management Direction/Consideration:

Monitor Geographic Area wildland and prescribed fire status, 

resource commitments and preparedness levels.

Responsibility: NICC Coordinator, Geographic 

Area Coordinators.

26.3.3 PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 3:

Description: Two or more Geographic Areas are experiencing wildland or 

prescribed fire activities requiring a major commitment of national resources. 

Additional resources are being ordered and mobilized through NICC. Incident 

Management Teams are committed in two or more Geographic Areas, or 275 

crews are committed nationally.

A. Management Direction/Consideration:

Agency/Geographic Areas monitor WFU, prescribed fire

activities, and suppression requirements to maximize efficient 

resource utilization for identified priorities.

Responsibility: Agency Administrators within

Geographic Areas.

B. Management Direction/Consideration:

Ensure agency fire qualified personnel are available for fire 

assignments.

Responsibility: Agency Administrators within

Geographic Areas.
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C. Management Direction/Consideration:

Daily morning briefings conducted for the NIFC Directorate.

Responsibility: NICC Coordinator.

D. Management Direction/Consideration:

Coordinate the prepositioning of national resources as

appropriate.

Responsibility: NICC Coordinator.

E. Management Direction/Consideration

Consider requesting Severity Funds to strengthen fire

preparedness capability (scarce national resources).

Responsibility: NICC Coordinator.

F. Management Direction/Consideration:

Assess resource availability from Canada.

Responsibility: NMAC.

G. Management Direction/Consideration:

Monitor critical Fire Cache Supply Inventories and provide 

appropriate direction to Geographic Areas.

Responsibility: NMAC.

` H. Management Direction/Consideration:

Geographic Areas provide NICC with timely intelligence on 

existing and emerging situations.

Responsibility: Geographic Area Coordinators.

I. Management Direction/Consideration:

AMD and FS Aviation inspect all Type 1 and Type 2

helicopters.

Responsibility: National Aviation Officer, FS

and Director, AMD.

J. Management Direction/Consideration

Advise the military of the need for a Defense Coordinating 

Officer (DCO) to be assigned to NIFC.

Responsibility: NICC Coordinator.

K. Management Direction/Consideration:

Evaluate the need to activate the National Interagency Support 

Cache Coordinator, at NICC.
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Responsibility: NICC Coordinator, National

Interagency Support Cache Managers.

26.3.4 PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 4:

Description: Two or more Geographic Areas are experiencing incidents

requiring Type 1 Teams. Competition exists for resources between

Geographic Areas. When 425 crews or five Type 1 Teams are committed 

nationally.

A. Management Direction/Consideration:

Establish MAC Group at NIFC and conduct MAC Group

Meetings daily.

Responsibility: NMAC.

B. Management Direction/Consideration:

WFU and prescribed fire application can be continued or be 

initiated if the proposed action is approved by an agency at the 

regional or state office level. This approval must be based on 

an assessment of risk, impacts of the proposed actions on area 

resources and activities and include feedback from the

GMAC. The GMAC provides information or perspectives to 

agencies wishing to proceed with or implement a WFU or

prescribed fire application. The final decision to implement 

resides with the implementing agency.

Responsibility: Agency Administrators,

regional and state office.

C. Management Direction/Consideration:

Establish IR Coordinator position at NICC, as appropriate.

Responsibility: NICC Coordinator.

D. Management Direction/Consideration:

Allocate/preposition national resources. 

Responsibility: NMAC.

E. Management Direction/Consideration:

Train additional emergency firefighters as may be appropriate.

Responsibility: Agency Administrators within

Geographic Areas.

F. Management Direction/Consideration:

Coordinate "off-site" training of emergency firefighters with 

Geographic Areas.
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Responsibility: NMAC Coordinator.

G. Management Direction/Consideration:

Encourage: (1) assignment of Communications Frequency 

Managers and Aviation Specialists to all complex multiple 

incidents; (2) activation of MAC Group as may be

appropriate.

Responsibility: Agency Administrators within

Geographic Areas.

H. Management Direction/Consideration:

Geographic Areas provide NICC with fire priorities and other 

pertinent information at [0300 and 1700 daily].

Responsibility: Agency Administrators within

Geographic Areas.

I. Management Direction/Consideration:

Implement Military Training Plan. Assemble Training Cadre 

for training military.

Responsibility: NMAC Coordinator.

J. Management Direction/Consideration:

AMD and FS Aviation contract, award, and inspect additional 

CWN Type 1 and Type 2 helicopters.

Responsibility: National Aviation Officer, FS

and Director, AMD.

K. Management Direction/Consideration:

Activate the National Interagency Aviation Coordinator

position.

Responsibility: National Agency Aviation

Offices - FS, BLM, AMD.

L. Management Direction/Consideration:

Activate the National Interagency Support Cache Coordinator 

position at NICC.

Responsibility: NICC Coordinator.

26.3.5 PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 5:

Description: Several Geographic Areas are experiencing major incidents

which have the potential to exhaust all agency fire resources. When 550 crews 

are committed nationally.
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A. Management Direction/Consideration:

Continue with National Preparedness Level 4 activities.

Responsibility: NMAC Coordinator.

B. Management Direction/Consideration:

Request Canadian Liaison for the NMAC.

Responsibility: NMAC Coordinator.

C. Management Direction/Consideration:

Add Coordinator position at NICC to coordinate military 

mobilizations.

Responsibility: NMAC Coordinator.

D. Management Direction/Consideration:

WFU and prescribed fire application can be continued or be 

initiated if the proposed action is recommended at the regional 

or state level. The national agency representative will assess 

risk and impacts of the proposed actions and discuss with 

NMAC. This group will have an opportunity to provide

information or perspectives to agencies wishing to proceed

with or implement a WFU or prescribed fire application. The 

final decision to implement resides with the implementing 

agency.

Responsibility: Agency Administrators, regional and state office fire staff, NIFC staff and

NMAC.

E. Management Direction/Consideration:

Prepare Geographic Area evaluation/assessment of current 

and projected fire situation when requested by the NMAC.

Responsibility: GMACs.

F. Management Direction/Consideration:

When requested by the NMAC, make available and

incorporate project equipment into the NFES Fire Cache

System.

Responsibility: GMACs.

26.3.6 PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 5 TO 4:

Description: Competition for resources has significantly decreased. No 

critical fire weather events are forecasted for the next 24 hours and moderating 

weather conditions are forecast for the next three to five days.
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26.3.7 PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 4 TO 3:

Description: Significant demobilization is occurring. Crews are being

released daily and sent to home units. One hundred rested crews are available 

for new fires. All military resources have been released. Moderating 

conditions are forecasted for the next 24 hours and higher humidity and lower 

temperatures are forecast for the major fire areas.

26.3.8 PREPAREDNESS LEVEL 3 TO 2:

Description: The majority of large fires are contained. Initial attack resources 

are again available. Geographic Area crew availability is at or above the 50% 

level. There is no competition for resources between Geographic Areas. 

Large fire areas are expected to receive precipitation with associated higher 

humidity and lower temperatures.

26.4 NATIONAL MULTI-AGENCY COORDINATING GROUP (MAC)

DECISIONS

All NMAC decisions affecting Geographic Areas and/or providing management guidance 

will be documented on the NICC web page, located at the following web site:

http://www.nifc.gov/news/nmac2/index.html. Additional information may be required 

from Geographic Areas and Coordinating Groups in order to effectively develop strategy.

26.5 FOLLOW-UP EVALUATION

The NMAC Coordinator will document decisions and their results and will report to the 

NMAC during subsequent meetings.
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27 MOBILIZATION PROCEDURES FOR MILITARY ASSETS AND

INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

It is advisable that units and field level users intending to order and utilize military resources 

obtain copies of the Military Use Handbook, NFES 2175.

27.1 ESTABLISHED RESOURCE ORDERING PROCESS

The established resource ordering process will be utilized, including standard resource 

order format.

A. NICC will determine if all available civilian resources are committed.

B. The resource order will be passed back to the Geographic Area

indicating that military assets are the only available resources and estimated 

time frames for delivery.

C. The resource order will be passed back from the Geographic Area to 

the ordering unit dispatch center, indicating military assets are the only

available resources and estimated time frames for delivery.

D. The resource order will be passed back from the ordering unit dispatch 

center to the incident indicating military assets are the only available resource 

and estimated time frames for delivery. It may be necessary for the unit 

dispatcher to redeploy civilian crews to insure military units are kept intact by 

deploying a minimum of one battalion to the same incident.

E. The incident must reorder the military assets on a resource order in the 

following manner:

1. Crews: Will be ordered by battalion (25 crews). Each 

battalion will have one "C" request number. Each battalion will 

initially be deployed to the same incident.

2. Each resource order for crews will be accompanied by "O" 

requests for: 

1 Battalion Military Liaison (BNML) 

1 Deputy BNML 

4 Strike Team Leaders-Military (STLM)

(Strike Team Leader qualified), 

28 Military Crew Advisors (MCAD) (Minimum Crew 

Boss qualified) which will accompany the military 

firefighters through training and remain committed 

throughout the assignment (30-33 days).

3. Aviation: Aviation support will be ordered by required

missions. It should be noted that military aviation resources when 

compared to civilian resources, are restricted in mission capability. 
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Each group of missions will have its own "A" request number. Each 

resource order will specify the following information:

a. Pounds of external cargo per day.

b. Number of PAX per day.

c. Hours of water bucket missions per day.

d. Pounds of internal cargo per day.

e. Estimation of aircraft needed.

f. Aviation communication needs.

4. Helicopter Modules/Managers:

a. Blackhawk (UH-60) helicopters require one

helicopter manager for each aircraft.

b. Chinook (CH-47) helicopters require one helicopter 

manager per aircraft for water bucket missions; or one

manager and two crewmembers during passenger and/or cargo 

missions.

c. Civilian military helicopter managers should not be 

assigned to military Command/Control aircraft unless civilian 

firefighters are being transported.

5. Vehicles: Vehicles will be ordered by required missions. 

Each group of missions will have its own "E" request number.

a. Number of passengers per day.

b. Pounds of cargo per day.

F. The resource order will then be passed from the incident through 

established ordering channels to NICC. NICC will certify no civilian assets 

are available, and then forward the resource order to the appropriate

Continental United States Military Headquarters.

.

G. NICC will provide the following items:

1. Air transportation, if needed, from installation to the jetport 

closest to the incident.

2. Five kits of programmable handheld radios which will be 

mobilized with the battalion.
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H. The incident, on a separate request number, must order enough

support equipment, caterers, showers, transportation and hand tools to equip 

the military (500-600 firefighters and support personnel). The incident will 

need to supply diesel fuel for ground vehicles and fuel for aviation assets. All 

firefighting personnel will come equipped with PPE.

27.2 CIVILIAN SUPPORT

All other civilian support requested specifically by the military at the incident 

will follow established ordering procedures.

27.3 DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURES

Procedures will be reversed, however a lead time of 72 hours will be needed to 

release military firefighters. NICC will release assets to the military and 

normally provide air transport from the nearest airport. The incident should be 

prepared to provide ground transportation to the airport. All tools, PPE and 

other firefighting issued equipment need to be collected at the incident prior to 

demobilization.
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27.4 INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

27.4.1 CANADA

Mobilizations involving the United States and Canada are governed and

directed by the diplomatic note, Reciprocal Forest Fire Fighting Arrangement 

Operational Guidelines, and by local initial attack agreements.

Requests to Canadian agencies will normally be made after USA resources are 

depleted, shortages are projected, or reasonable time frames cannot be met. 

All requests for use of Canadian Resources must be ordered through NICC, 

except for local mutual aid that does not include provisions for any

reimbursement. The USA may request airtankers from Canada only after all 

available contract, add-on, and MAFFS aircraft have been mobilized. The 

USA may request helicopters from Canada after all available contract and

CWN helicopters have been mobilized.

27.4.2 AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Mobilizations involving the United States, Australia and New Zealand are 

coordinated through NICC and are defined in the Wildfire Arrangements

between the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture of the 

United States and the Australian and New Zealand Participating Agencies and 

in the Annual Operating Plan for these Arrangements. Requests to Australian

and New Zealand participating agencies will normally be made after USA 

resources are depleted, shortages are projected or reasonable time frames

cannot be met. 

27.4.3 MEXICO

Mobilization involving the United States and Mexico for fires within ten miles 

either side of the U.S. - Mexico border are defined in the Wildfire Protection 

Agreement Between the Department of the Interior and the Department of 

Agriculture of the United States of America and the Secretariat of

Environment, Natural Resources, and Fisheries of the United Mexican States 

for the Common Border. 

Mobilizing USA resources for suppression assistance within Mexico beyond 

the ten mile zone, must be approved and coordinated by NICC, be authorized 

for reimbursement by the U.S. Agency for International Development's Office 

of Foreign Disaster Assistance, and be received by NICC through a request 

from the U.S. Forest Service's Disaster Assistance Support Program (see

Chapter 10, Section 12.1.2). 

27.4.4 SUPPORT TO OTHER NATIONS FOR LARGE SCALE

MOBILIZATIONS

Large scale mobilizations for reimbursable direct support to disasters (fires or 

all-risk) in other nations are based on requests received through the Forest 

Service International Program’s Disaster Assistance Support Program
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(DASP). DASP responds to requests from the U.S. Agency for International 

Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). OFDA works 

closely with U.S. Ambassadors in foreign countries who must determine if an 

incident in a foreign country warrants U.S. involvement. If the Ambassador 

does feel the incident is beyond the capability of the affected government, the 

affected government has requested the assistance and it is in the best interest 

of the U.S. Government to assist, the Ambassador can “declare” a disaster. 

That declaration is the activation mechanism for U.S. support. If that support 

would include resources available through the land management agencies, 

OFDA would go to DASP who would place requests through NICC.

Small scale requests for disaster assistance or technical assistance are

coordinated directly by DASP through the home units of the requested

individuals.

More information concerning the mission of OFDA and how it organizes and 

responds to international disasters can be found in OFDA’s Field Operations

Guide for Disaster Assessment and Response (FOG). The FOG can be located 

at the following website: http://www.usaid.gov/hum_response/ofda

More information on DASP is located at: http//:www.fs.fed.us/global.
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28 DISPATCH FORMS

28.1 RESOURCE ORDER (Exhibit 1).

28.2 FOOD SERVICE REQUEST (Exhibit 2).

28.3 PASSENGER AND CARGO MANIFEST (Exhibit 3).

28.4 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT REQUEST/SCHEDULE (Exhibit 4).

28.5 INFRARED AIRCRAFT SCANNER REQUEST (Exhibit 5).

28.6 FAA TEMPORARY TOWER REQUEST (Exhibit 6).

28.7 PREPAREDNESS/DETAIL REQUEST (Exhibit 7).

28.8 INCIDENT INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY (ICS-209) (Exhibit 8).

28.9 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION WEATHER OUTLOOK 

(Exhibit 9).

28.10 WILDLAND FIRE ENTRAPMENT/FATALITY (Exhibit 10).

28.11 WEEKLY WILDLAND FIRE WEATHER / FIRE DANGER OUTLOOK

(Exhibit 11).

28.12 MONTHLY WILDLAND FIRE WEATHER / FIRE DANGER

OUTLOOK (Exhibit 12).

28.13 DOCUMENTATION OF LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT 

EXTENTION REQUIREMENTS (Exhibit 13).
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0 Mlllury Tlalnlng Routu (MllU) or Spe.clai•Use 0 Towen and brldgu 0 HIJ)l elevallons, terupentures, and welpta: Alnpa~ (MOAa. Rt~trleted ARes, etc.) 1 

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0 Pilot and alrcnn C&tdln& c.backcd wltb aource list 

and vendor, cardin& 1111eta requirement• 

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DATEOFORD~----------------------------------- TIME OP ORDER:. _______ _ 

INCIDENTN~. ___________________________ __ 

ORD~OUNIT: _______________________ __ ~·--------- ~ONU~~------

LOCALD~PATC~----------------------------------- ~ONU._~------ JlEOIONAL COORD. CENIER:. ___________________ _ ~HONEJ~_. ________ _ 

NATIONAL IR.COORD.: _________________________ _ TELEPHONE~ GO!) 3&7-$400 

FAXJI. (201) 317-~ IR.FmLDSPEC~:. _____________________ _ ~HONEJ~~--------

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(MAONE1'1C HFADINO AND NAtmCAL WILES) ELEVATION: ________________________ _ APPROXIMATE SIZE 

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DBUVERYPOINT: ___________________ _ TIME: --------------------------

WEATHERATDEUVERPOINT: ____________________________________________ _ 

ALTERNATEDE~YPOINT: ________________________________________________ _ 

RADIO FREQ'S- LOCAL ADMIN. UNIT: __________ ___.;, ___________________ TONE: ------------Mhz. 

AIR A TI AC1C SUPV: Mhz. 

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INFORMATION NEEDED FOR EACH MISSION 

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1,/ ADO ADOI'i10NAL P AOI!3 rotl CIOMPl.EXJ!S WITH MORB lHAN ONB BOX. 

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28.6 FAA TEMPORARY TOWER REQUEST EXHIBIT6 

Page 1 of 1 

TEMPORARY TOWER REQUEST FORM 

(Note -Ibis form should be used ill coojuuctioG with the cbcctlists loaded iD CbapCa' 11 of 1he Ldttageocy Airspace 

CoordiDatioa Guide ('III'WW.fs.fiduYr§lfire/avi!tioafairspec!;l. Pk;a,e attach this form CIO the Resouroe Onb md 

forward boch fonos to 1he apptopi iate FAA Regiooal Opcntioos ~(ROC). through establlihed ordc:rin& 

c:hanDels. 

I. GENERAL INFORMATION: 

Incident Name Management/Fiscal Code---------

Resource Order Number Request Number Date_·------

D. POINTS OF CONTACT 

Name' A&eDCY Telcpbooe 

Ordering Unit AU~AUS~---rt--------------------

Loc&or~~h ______________ __ 

Geographic Aiea Coordination Ctr. ________ _ 

National Interagency CM>rdination Ctr _____ _ 

FAAPOCatROC 

Name/ Phone Number of Airport Owner I~--------------- Has the Airport Owner been notified? YES NO 

Requested Operational Hours: 

Estimated Length of Duration: 

m. SUPPORT INFORMATION 

Closest City!fown State-------

Where is the proposed location of the temporary tower (Select one or ~lain): 

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, ______ _ 

Is a vehicle (Gov't or rental) available for tower personnel? YES NO 

""Please attach d~tailed driving directions to the reporting site 

Note Road closures, hazardous conditions, easiest route of travel, etc 

IV. EQUIPMENT SuRVEY -Refer to Oapt« 11 daedJist I btence-cy Airspace Coordbaatioa Glllde 

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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28.7 PREPAREDNESS/DETAIL REQUEST 

PREPAREDNESS/DETAIL REQUEST 

EXHIBIT? 

Page 1 of 1 

ATTACHMENT TO RESOURCE ORDER NUMBER: ------

1. POSITIONS($):-----'----------

REO. NO(S): -------

NUMBER Of PERSONS REQUESTED: 

2 . MINIMUM -RED CARD- RATING: 

3. EMPLOYMENT STATUS: [)REGULAR FEDERAL AGENCY (]AD ( ) OTHER--------

4. AGENCY UNIFORM: (]YES ()NO- FIRE RESISTANT CLOTHING: (]YES (]NO 

5. DRIVERS UCEN~ NEEDED: ( ) YES ( ) NO - ENDORSEMENT: 

6. GOVERNMENT VEHICLE: ( l YES ( ) NO -TYPE: 

7. PRIVATE VEHICLES AUTHORIZED: ( l YES ( ) NO - NUMBER: 

8. RADIOS NEEDED: ( ) YES ( ) NO -TYPE: NUMBER: --------

9. REQUESTING UNIT'S ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN'S NAME: 

TELEPHONE: 

10. LENGTH OF DETAIL: -------THROUGH _______ INCLUDING TRAVEL 

11. ESTABUSHEO WORKWEEK: HOURS OF DUTY: 

12. PERSONNEL MAY BE ROTATED: ()YES [)NO - HOW OFTEN? 

ROTATION PAlO BY: SENDING UNIT: - ------- REQUESTING UNIT: ------

13. BASE SALARY PAID BY: 

TRAVELPAIDBY: ---------- PER DIEM PAID BY: ------------

14. EQUIPMENT USE MILEAGE/FOR/ETC. PAID BY: 

15. REQUESTING UNIT'S ELECTRONIC ADDRESS: 

16. REQUESTING UNIT'S ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: 

17. REQUESTING UNIT'S PERSONNEL OFFICER: 

TELEPHONE: 

18. REQUESTING UNIT'S B & F OFFICER: 

TELEPHONE: 

19. TEMPORARY DUTY STATION: 

ADDRESS/P.O. BOX: 

TElEPHONE: 

20. GOVERNMENT LODGING: ()YES ()NO- MESS HAll: (]YES ()NO 

GOVERNMENT COOKING FACILITIES ONLY: ()YES ( 1 NO 

COMMERCIAL LODGING: ()YES ()NO- RATE: *----MEALS: (]YES (]NO 

21 . NEAREST COMMERC1Al AtRUNE CITY: 

22. REMARKS: 

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28.8 INCIDENT INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY (ICS-209) EXHIBIT 8

Page 1 of 3

Incident Intelligence Summary (ICS-209)

1: Date 2: Time 3: Initial | Update | Final

 | | 

4: Incident Number 5: Incident Name

6: Incident Kind 7: Start Date Time 8: Cause 9: Incident Commander 10: IMT Type 11: State-Unit

12: County 13: Latitude and Longitude

Lat: 

Long: 

14: Short Location Description (in reference to nearest town):

Current Situation

15: 

Size/Area

Involved

16: % Contained 

or 

MMA

17: Expected 

Containment

Date:

Time: 

18: Line to 

Build

19: 

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

Residence

Commercial Property

25: Threat to Human Life/Safety:

Evacuation(s) in progress ----

No evacuation(s) imminent --

Potential future threat --------

No likely threat ---------------

Outbuilding/Other

26: Communities/Critical Infrastructure Threatened (in 12, 24, 48 and 72 hour time frames): 

12 hours: 

24 hours: 

48 hours: 

72 hours: 

27: Critical Resource Needs (kind & amount, in priority order):

1. 

2. 

3. 

28: Major problems and concerns (control problems, social/political/economic concerns or impacts, etc.) 

Relate critical resources needs identified above to the Incident Action Plan.
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Page 2 of 3

Incident Intelligence Summary (ICS-209) Cont.

29: Resources threatened (kind(s) and value/significance):

30: Current Weather Conditions

Wind Speed: mph Temperature: 

Wind Direction: Relative Humidity: 

31: Resource benefits/objectives (for 

prescribed/wildland fire use only):

32: 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. 

33: Today's observed fire behavior (leave blank for non-fire events):

34: Significant events today (closures, evacuations, significant progress made, etc.):

Outlook

35: Estimated 

Control

Date and Time:

36: Projected Final 

Size: 37: Estimated Final 

Cost:

38: Tomorrow's Forecasted Weather

Wind Speed: mph Temperature: 

Wind Direction: Relative 

Humidity: 

39: Actions planned for next operational period:

40: Projected incident movement/spread during next operational period:

41: For fire incidents, describe resistance to control in terms of:

1. Growth Potential -

2. Difficulty of Terrain -

42: How likely is it that containment/control targets will be met, given the current resources and 

suppression/control strategy?

43: Projected demobilization start date: 

44: Remarks:
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Page 3 of 3

Incident Intelligence Summary (ICS-209) Cont.

45: Committed Resources

CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS DOZR WTDR OVHD

Agency

SR ST SR ST SR SR SR SR ST SR ST SR SR

Camp

Crews

Total

Personnel

Total

46: Cooperating and Assisting Agencies Not Listed Above:

Approval Information

47: Prepared by: 48: Approved by: 49: Sent to: by: 

Date: Time: 
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28.9 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION WEATHER EXHIBIT 9

OUTLOOK Page 1 of 1

OUTLOOK

Red Flag Warnings:

Fire Weather Watches:

Geographic Area

Weather

High

Temperatures

Min. Relative

Humidity

Wind
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28.10 WILDLAND FIRE ENTRAPMENT/FATALITY EXIDBIT10 

Page 1 of2 

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Wildland Fire Fatality and Entrapment 

,-- ~~.~-... . INITIAL REPORT 

Complete this report for fire-related entrapment and/or fatalities. Timely reporUng of wildland-related entrapments or fatalities Is necessary for the 

rapid dissemination of accurate information to the fire management community. It will also allow fire safety and equipment specialists to quickly 

respond to these events as approprl<;~te. This Initial report does not replace agency reporting or investigative responsibilities, polldes, or 

procedures. immediately notify the National Interagency Coordination Center (NiCQ. Submit this written report within 24 hours-even if some 

data are missing-to the address given below. 

NICC -National Interagency Are Center 

3833 South Development Ave. 

Phone:208-387-5400 

Fax: 208-387-5414 

NICC Intelligence Section 

E-mail: nicc_intel@nifc.blm.gov 

Submitted by:. ____________ _ 

Agency: ______________ _ 

Phone: _______________ _ 

1. General Information 

• Date of event. _ ______ _ lime ____ _ 

• Number of personnel involved ________ _ 

Number of: Injuries. ___ _ 

2. Fatali~ies 

• Type of accident: 

Fatalities. ____ _ 

0 Aircraft 0 Vehide 

0 Natural (lightning, drowning, etc.) 0 Smoke 

0 Medical (heart, stroke, heat, etc.) 0 Entrapment 

0 Struck by falling object 0 Other 

• Where fatality/entrapment occurred: 

0 Rre site 

0 lnddent base 

0 In transit 

0 Other 

Note: In the event of fatalityjs), do not release m1me(s) until next 

of kin are notified. 

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Position: ____________ _ 

Location:. ____________ _ 

E-mail: ____________ _ 

• Rre name, location, agency, etc. ________ _ 

• Employing agency ___________ _ 

• Unit name. ______________ _ 

• Address _________ _____ _ 

• R:Jr further infonnatlon, contact'---- ------

Home unit address. ____________ _ 

Phone _______________ _ 

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28.10 WILDLAND FIRE ENTRAPMENT/FATALITY (Cont). EXHIBIT 10 

Page 2 of2 

3. Fire-Related Information 

• Fuel model _____________ _ • lnddent management type at the time of the inddenVacddent: 

• Temperature. __ _ RH. __ _ Wind. __ -"mph {drde one) 1 2 3 4 5 

• Topography ____________ _ • Urban/wildland Intermix? ................................. 0 Yes 0 No 

Slope. ___ % • Cause of fire: 0 Natural 0 Incendiary 0 Acddental 

• Rre size at the time of the lnddenVacddent. ____ acres 0 Unknown 

4. Entrapment Information 

A situation where personnel are unexpectedly Glug)lt In a ftre-behavlor·related, life-threatening position where esGipe routes or safety zones are absent, inadequate, or 

have been compromised. An entrapment may or may not Jndude deployment of a fire shelter. Note: Engine and dozer bumovers also constitute entrapments. 

• Brief description of the acddent 

Entrapment Description • Rre shelter was available, but not used .............. 0 Yes ONo 

• Person trapped 0 With fire shelter 0 Without fire shelter Personal Protective Equipment Used 

• Bums/smoke injuries incurred while 

in fire shelter .......................................................... 0 Yes 

• Bums/smoke Injuries incurred while 

escaping entrapment ............................................. 0 Yes 

• Bums/smoke Injuries Incurred while 

fighting fire ............................................................. 0 Yes 

• Rre shelter performed satisfactorily ..................... 0 Yes 

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Rre shelter ................ 0 Yes 0 No 

ONo 

Protective pants ........ 0 Yes 0 No 

ONo Protective shirt .......... 0 Yes 0 No 

ONo 

Face/ned< protection 0 Yes 0 No 

ONo 

(Revised 2/01) 

98 NFES No. 0869 

Gloves ..... 0 Yes 0 No 

Boots ....... 0 Yes 0 No 

Goggles ... 0 Yes 0 No 

Hardhat ... 0 Yes 0 No 

PMS No. 405·1 
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28.11 WEEKLY WILDLAND FIRE WEATHER/FIRE EXHIBIT 11

DANGER OUTLOOK Page 1 of 1

Weekly Fire Weather / Fire Danger Outlook For: (specify dates of 7 to 10 day period)

(Geographic Area name) Predictive Services

Issued (date)

Weather Discussion:

Day Fire Danger Weather

Resources:
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28.12 MONTHLY WILDLAND FIRE WEATHER/FIRE EXHIBIT 12

DANGER OUTLOOK Page 1 of 1

MONTHLY 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 (To address 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).

9. FIRE OUTLOOK MAP

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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28.13 DOCUMENTATION OF LENGTH OF EXHIBIT 13

ASSIGNMENT EXTENSTION REQUIREMENTS Page 1 of 1

Documentation of Length of Assignment Extension Requirements

Documentation of any type of assignment extension should include the following:

I. Name and Position/Type of Resource :

II. Length of Extension:

III. Rationale for extension (mark all that apply)

A. Life and Property threatened

B. Suppression objective are close to being met

C. Replacement resources are not available (unable to fill)

D. Military Assignment

E. Other: _____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

IV. A. Single Resource Recommendation

Resource name, title and signature:____________________________________

 

Section Chief name, title and signature: ________________________________

OR

 B. Incident Management Team/Area Command Recommendation

 Operations Section Chief: ____________________________________________

 Planning Section Chief:______________________________________________

 Finance Section Chief:_______________________________________________

 Logistics Section Chief:______________________________________________

V. Approval

________________________________________ ____________________

Incident/Area Commander signature Date
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31 NATIONAL MULTI-AGENCY COORDINATING (NMAC) GROUP

ORGANIZATION

During National Preparedness Levels 4 and 5 the NMAC is activated and twice daily briefings 

are conducted to establish national priorities and provide national leadership and direction to 

wildland fire activities.

Tom

Boatner

BLM

Jim

Stires

BIA

Alice

Forbes

FS

Rusty

Billingsley

NWS

Sue

Vap

NPS

Phil

Street

FWS

Don

Artley

NASF

Mike

Dougherty

FEMA

|________|_________|___________|_________|________|_________|__________|

|

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Kim Christensen 

NMAC Group Coordinator

|

|

National Interagency 

Coordination Center

31.1 NIFC DIRECTORS’ DELEGATIONS

The FS, BLM, BIA, NPS, FWS, NASF, and FEMA Directors at NIFC have written 

delegated authority from their respective agency heads to:

Represent their agency on all matters related to wildland fire operations. This includes 

membership on the NMAC; determining national priorities and allocating/reallocating 

incident resources.
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32 MULTI-AGENCY COORDINATING GROUPS (MAC)

MAC Groups at the National and Geographic Area level should be activated in accordance with 

Preparedness Levels found in the National or Geographic Area Mobilization Guides. As the

number and complexity of wildfires increase, involvement and/or impact on agencies increases, 

and competition for resources increases, it becomes necessary to expand the normal coordination 

system to ensure efficient use of national and critical resources. There may be a need for 

Geographic Areas to activate their MAC Groups when the National Fire Preparedness Level is at 

5 enabling Geographic Area response to requests and direction from the NMAC.

Responsibilities of the NMAC:

• Determine and set national prioritie s.

• Acquire, allocate, and reallocate resources among Geographic Areas.

• Provide policy modification and direction for procedures, standards, and

methods.

• Coordinate information and situation assessments between agencies and publics.

Responsibilities of GMACs:

• Determine and set Geographic Area priorities.

• Acquire, allocate, and reallocate resources.

• Issue coordinated situation assessment statements.
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33 INCIDENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION

Agency administrators are responsible for emergency operations. They provide general guidance 

and interact with the MAC Group. Typically some or all of their responsibilities are delegated to 

personnel who can devote more complete attention to the situation. Often the unit Fire

Management Officer (FMO) has responsibility for the Incident Support Organization (ISO) 

and as a representative on the local MAC Group. Routine initial attack and other dispatch

functions continue, but are separated from the ISO. Each office shall maintain a dispatch

operating plan which will include authorities, roles, and responsibilities for expanded dispatch 

personnel, procedures for routine and emergency operations, the resource order process, job aids 

and references for the integration of Buying Teams and sources of supply.

The ISO works to provide logistical support to the host agency and the incident(s). The ISO is 

implemented to address the increased business volume and to supplement established

organizations. Staffing positions in an ISO are to be based on need rather than a preconceived 

organizational chart.

The ISO reports to the agency administrator and is composed of functional branches, Expanded 

Dispatch, Technical Support, and Administrative Support. The functional branches coordinate 

and cooperate to support the host agency and the incident(s).

INCIDENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION

HOST AGENCY

DISPATCH UNIT

EXPANDED

DISPATCH FUNCTION

TECHNICAL

SUPPORT FUNCTION

ADMINISTRATIVE

SUPPORT FUNCTION

INCIDENT SUPPORT

ORGANIZATION

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

33.1 The Expanded Dispatch function of the ISO relieves the host agency’s

dispatch unit by focusing exclusively on the large or complex incident(s). 

Expanded Dispatch Functional Areas:

A. Overhead

B. Crews

C. Aircraft, Logistical

D. Equipment

E. Supplies

The volume of orders and complexity of the incident(s) determines staffing levels and the 

degree of expertise required of the expanded dispatch organization. In less complex 

situations, one dispatcher can handle more than one functional area. Additional
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personnel may also work within the expanded dispatch, such as data entry.

The Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher is a facilitator accomplishing the 

direction provided by the Center Manager or Fire Management Officer who has delegated 

authority from the agency administrator. Facilitation is accomplished by adequately 

staffing and supervising the operations of the expanded dispatch organization, 

maintaining positive and effective liaison with the host agency, incident management 

team(s), and assist in clarifying the roles and responsibilities for the ISO and the host 

agency dispatch unit as needed. The individual filling this position must be a qualified 

Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher and capable of performing all functions 

within the expanded dispatch organization.

An Expanded Dispatch Coordinator is normally assigned in the most complex

situations; ones where there are considerable external influences affecting the ISO, a 

local MAC Group is in place, or where span of control within the ISO and/or expanded 

dispatch becomes an issue. 

33.2 The Technical Support function of the ISO provides specialized skills which 

assist off-incident support operations. These can vary from situation to situation. 

Common technical support functions are: telecommunications, caching of supplies,

transportation services, equipment inspection, aviation ramp services, mobilization or 

demobilization center management, and security. In many situations, full time staffing of 

these support skills is unnecessary. If the situation requires more attention, it may 

become a full time responsibility for the duration of the incident(s).

33.3 The Administrative Support function of the ISO provides administrative 

services for the host agency, ISO, and incident(s). These can vary from situation to 

situation. Common technical support functions are: equipment and personnel

timekeeping services procurement servic es such as a buying team, hiring of local ADs or 

casual employees, follow-up on local compensation and claims actions, providing fiscal 

advice and vendor payments. 

An Incident Business Advisor (IBA1, 2 or 3) may be ordered by the Agency 

Administrator to assist with incident business.

33.4 MAC Group Coordinator. The MAC Group Coordinator should only be 

assigned when a MAC Group is activated. The MAC Group Coordinator serves as a 

facilitator for multi-agency decision making. The position provides expertise in

obtaining and summarizing multi-agency information to affect collective decisions at the 

MAC Group level and implementing agencies’ priorities.

Responsibilities:

A. Ensures MAC Group decisions are communicated and implemented 

through established dispatch ordering channels.

B. Arrange for and manage facilities and equipment necessary to support

the MAC Group function.

C. Facilitate the MAC Group decision process by ensuring the analysis 
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and display of information that will assist the MAC Group or their

representatives in keeping abreast of the total situation. Provide the data 

necessary for astute priority setting, allocation of resources and other collective 

decisions.

33.5 Complexity. An increase in complexity usually requires more involvement 

with management. Examples of complex situations are: multiple problem fires, multiple 

agency involvement, or when competition for resources is high. MAC Groups may be 

activated in the most complex situations or directed by a preparedness level. They 

provide direction to off-incident coordination and support (see chapter 32). Basic actions 

of a MAC Group are priority setting, allocating resources, and issuing coordinated

situation assessments to the media. MAC Groups occur at all levels of the organization. 

Communications to and from the incident(s) are accomplished through the host agency’s

dispatch unit using established dispatch channels. This includes ICS-209s, supplemental 

intelligence worksheets, situation assessments, analysis, prognosis, and fire 

behavior/weather information. Agency Administrators will communicate policy and

specific directions directly to the Incident Commander(s) and public affairs will contact 

the Incident Information Officer(s) for media information and/or releases. Redundant 

contacts are to be avoided.

33.6 EXAMPLE ORGANIZATIONS. ISOs are implemented to address the 

increased business volume and to supplement established organizations. Staffing 

positions in an ISO are to be based on need rather than a preconceived organizational 

chart (see ISO charts, Chapter 30, Sections 33.7 and 33.8).
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33.7 Incident Support Organization, Example

INCIDENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

(MEDIA)

INITIAL ATTACK

INTELLIGENCE

LAW ENFORCEMENT

TACTICAL AIRCRAFT

HOST AGENCY

 DISPATCH

OVERHEAD

EQUIPMENT

CREWS

SUPPLIES

LOGISTICAL AIRCRAFT

EXPANDED DISPATCH

SUPERVISORY DISPATCHER

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

CACHING OF SUPPLIES

TRANSPORTATION

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

AIR SUPPORT / RAMP

MOB / DEMOB CENTER

SECURITY

TECHNICAL

SUPPORT

CENTER MANAGER

FIRE MANAGMENT

OFFICER

TIMEKEEPING

PROCUREMENT

(BUYING TEAM)

HIRING

COMP / CLAIMS

PAYMENTS

ADMINISTRATIVE

OFFICER

AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR
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33.8 Incident Support Organization, Example Complex Incident

COMPLEX INCIDENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION

AGENCY #1

ADMINISTRATOR

PUBLIC

AFFAIRS

INITIAL ATTACK

INTELLIGENCE

TACTICAL AIRCRAFT

LAW ENFORCEMENT

HOST AGENCY

 DISPATCH

OVERHEAD

CREWS

EQUIPMENT

SUPPLIES

LOGISTICAL AIRCRAFT

EXPANDED DISPATCH

SUPERVISORY DISPATCHER

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

CACHING OF SUPPLIES

TRANSPORTATION

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

AIR SUPPORT / RAMP

MOB/DEMOB CENTER

SECURITY

TECHNICAL

SUPPORT

EXPANDED DISPATCH

COORDINATOR

CENTER

MANAGER

SITUATIONS UNIT

CLERK

MAC GROUP

COORDINATOR

TIMEKEEPER

PROCUREMENT

(BUYING TEAM)

HIRING

COMP/CLAIMS

PAYMENTS

ADMINISTRATIVE

OFFICER

AGENCY #2

ADMINISTRATOR

AGENCY #3

ADMINISTRATOR
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41 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

41.1 POLICY FOR CANADIAN SUPPORT

Arrangement in the form of an Exchange of Notes between the Government of Canada and the Government 

of the United States of America

Dated May 7, 1982

Excellency,

I have the honor to refer to recent discussions between officials of our two Governments on the question of 

the provision of mutual assistance in fighting forest fires.

I have the honor to propose the conclusion of an arrangement on this matter on the following lines:

(a) On the part of Canada the departments and/or agencies participating in this arrangement will be 

those listed in the Annex to this Note. On the part of the United States of America the 

participating departments will be the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the 

Interior of the United States acting for the following Federal Agencies: Forest Service, Bureau 

of Land Management, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Fish and 

Wildlife Service.

(b) Participating Departments and agencies in Canada or the United States are authorized to 

request and to receive forest fire fighting assistance from participating departments or agencies 

in the other country.

(c) Requests for fire fighting assistance may be made by written communication or through rapid 

communication methods between the parties. If the request is made by other than written 

communication, it shall be confirmed in writing as soon as practical after the request.

Written requests shall provide an itemization of services and/or facilities needed together with 

an undertaking to make reimbursement in accordance with paragraphs (g) and (h). Each such 

request should be signed by an authorized official as designated in paragraph (e) below.

(d) The responsible Government of the requesting party shall reimburse the responsible

Government of the aiding party in accordance with paragraphs (g) and (h). It is understood that 

reimbursement shall be made within one hundred and twenty days or four months after the 

receipt by the requesting party of an itemized statement of such costs.

(e) On the conclusion of this arrangement and by January 15 annually thereafter the participating 

departments and agencies will exchange with each other the names of officials designated to 

request and/or provide services under this arrangement. In accordance with the cooperative 

nature of this arrangement it shall be permissible and desirable for the parties to exchange 

recommendations and suggestions designed to render more effective operational procedures to 

be followed in requesting assistance and reimbursing expenses.

(f) Personnel and facilities of the aiding party made available to the requesting party shall at all 

times remain under the direct control and direction of the aiding party. The activities of the 

personnel and facilities of the aiding party should be coordinated by the requesting party with 

the activities of the personnel and facilities of the requesting party, in order to achieve the 

maximum possible effectiveness and efficiency.

(g) Any party rendering aid pursuant to this arrangement shall be reimbursed by the responsible 

Government of the party receiving such aid for the cost of any damage to, loss of or expense 

incurred in the operation of any facility answering a request for aid (except where such loss, 

damage or expense is the result of negligence on the part of the operator or from deliberate acts 

of misuse) and for the cost of all materials, transportation, wages, salaries, and maintenance of 

employees and equipment incurred in connection with such request.
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(h) Any party rendering aid pursuant to this arrangement shall be reimbursed by the responsible 

Government of the party receiving such aid for the cost of payment of compensation and death 

benefits disbursed to injured employees and the dependents or representatives of deceased 

employees in the event such employees sustain injuries or are killed while rendering aid 

pursuant to this arrangement, provided that such payments are made in the same manner and on 

the same terms as if the injury or death were sustained in the regular course of employment.

(i) Participating Canadian and United States departments and agencies shall have the right to 

withdraw some or all of their personnel and/or facilities wherever they are needed for the 

maintenance of fire fighting at home. Notice of intent in this respect should be communicated 

to the requesting party.

(j) Nothing in this arrangement shall be construed as obligating the parties to make expenditures or 

enter into obligations, contractual or otherwise, for the payment of money in excess of 

appropriations authorized by law and allocated for forest fire fighting.

(k) Nothing in this arrangement shall be construed as affecting any existing cooperative forest fire 

fighting arrangements.

(l) Except for costs set forth in paragraphs (g) and (h) no party to this arrangement or its officers or 

employees shall be liable to any of the other parties thereto or to their officers or employees on 

account of any act or omission in consequence of performance or intended performance of this 

arrangement.

If the foregoing proposals are acceptable to the Government of the United States of America, I have the 

honor to propose that this Note, and your Excellency's reply to that effect, shall constitute an arrangement 

between our two Governments on this matter which will enter into force on the date of your reply and shall 

remain in force until terminated by either Government on six month's notice in writing to the other.

Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

Secretary of State for External Affairs
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ANNEX

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA: The Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

(Northern Affairs Program)

Department of the Environment

(Canadian Forestry Service and Parks Canada)

Government of Alberta: Department of Energy and Natural Resources

Alberta Forest Service 

Government of British Columbia: British Columbia Forest Service 

Government of Manitoba: Department of Natural Resources 

Government of New Brunswick: Department of Natural Resources 

Government of Nova Scotia: Department of Lands and Forests 

Government of Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources 

Government of Saskatchewan: Department of Tourism and Renewable Resources

Government of Northwest Territories: Department of Renewable Resources

Government of Prince Edward Island: Department of Ministry and Forestry

Government of Newfoundland: Department of Forestry
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41.2 CANADIAN SUPPORT OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

CANADA/UNITED STATES RECIPROCAL FOREST

FIRE FIGHTING ARRANGEMENT

OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. PURPOSE............................................................................................................................................................................- 1 -

II. AUTHORITY......................................................................................................................................................................- 1 -

III. GENERAL PROCEDURES ..............................................................................................................................................- 1 -

A. REQUESTS ...............................................................................................................................................................- 1 -

Requests for assistance from the USA ........................................................................................................................- 1 -

Requests for assistance from participating Canadian agencies...................................................................................- 1 -

Authorized Canadian and United States officials .......................................................................................................- 1 -

Border Agreements.....................................................................................................................................................- 1 -

Customs & Immigration clearances............................................................................................................................- 1 -

Customs Declaration forms.........................................................................................................................................- 1 -

B. PERSONNEL ............................................................................................................................................................- 2 -

Reimbursement for personnel.....................................................................................................................................- 2 -

Salaries, overtime and hazard pay ....................................................................................................................- 2 -

Costs of travel, per diem, and personnel care ................................................................................................- 2 -

Acceptable daily flat rate............................................................................................................................................- 2 -

The flat rate will include...................................................................................................................................- 2 -

Other approved expenditures............................................................................................................................- 2 -

Overhead personnel ....................................................................................................................................................- 2 -

Presuppression activities.............................................................................................................................................- 2 -

Requirements of the position......................................................................................................................................- 2 -

Liaison.........................................................................................................................................................................- 2 -

National Liaison................................................................................................................................................- 2 -

Regional Liaison ...............................................................................................................................................- 2 -

Orientation ..................................................................................................................................................................- 2 -

Assignment Duration ..................................................................................................................................................- 2 -

Identification ...............................................................................................................................................................- 2 -

Immigration interview process....................................................................................................................................- 3 -

Prescription drugs .......................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

Personal cargo weight .................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

Safety equipment.........................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

Medical services..........................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

Death or long term compensation claims....................................................................................................................- 3 -

C. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ..............................................................................................................................- 3 -

Expendable..................................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

Non-expendable and accountable ...............................................................................................................................- 3 -

Damaged beyond repair or not returned .....................................................................................................................- 3 -

Specialized equipment ................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

Customs authority prior to mobilization.....................................................................................................................- 3 -

Transportation costs....................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

D. AIRCRAFT................................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

Reimbursement ...........................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

Direct flight costs..............................................................................................................................................- 3 -

Minimum contract guarantees...........................................................................................................................- 4 -

M aintenance and/or damage .............................................................................................................................- 4 -

Payment for agency owned or agency contracted aircraft .........................................................................................- 4 -

Inspection prior to service...........................................................................................................................................- 4 -

Flight following...........................................................................................................................................................- 4 -

E. RECALL....................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
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F. BILLING AND PAYMENT.....................................................................................................................................- 4 -

Direct payment............................................................................................................................................................- 4 -

Invoices for goods and services ..................................................................................................................................- 4 -

Interest charges ...........................................................................................................................................................- 4 -

Billing..........................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -

Canadian invoices will be sent ....................................................................................................................................- 4 -

United States invoices will be sent .............................................................................................................................- 4 -

G. SITUATION REPORTING.....................................................................................................................................- 5 -

Daily situation reports.................................................................................................................................................- 5 -

H. AUTHORIZATION AND AMENDMENTS..........................................................................................................- 5 -

I. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES ..............................................................................................................................- 5 -
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

I. PURPOSE

These operational guidelines are to facilitate mutual assistance in presuppression and wildland firefighting 

between Canada and the United States of America. These guidelines do not override or supersede any existing 

cooperative wildland firefighting arrangements such as border agreements in accordance with paragraph (k) of 

the Note. Local agencies sharing common international borders are encouraged to enter into "border

agreements" to facilitate presuppression and initial attack on fires posing common threat.

II. AUTHORITY

The Canada/United States Reciprocal Forest Fire Fighting Arrangement which was concluded by an exchange 

of Diplomatic Notes on May 7, 1982. (Appendix I) and further defined in Public Law 101-11 (HR 829)

(Appendix III).

III. GENERAL PROCEDURES

A. REQUESTS

Requests for assistance will be channelled by the most expeditious means to the appropriate authorized 

official (Appendix II) in accordance with paragraph (c) of the Note.

1. Requests for assistance from the USA will be made from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire 

Centre (CIFFC), to the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) at the National

Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho.

2. Requests for assistance from participating Canadian agencies will be made from NIFC to CIFFC.

3. CIFFC and NIFC will be responsible for providing the United States and Canadian officials with 

the names of the authorized Canadian and United States officials by January 15 each year in 

accordance with paragraph (e) of the Note.

4. Assistance provided for mutual aid by initial attack forces, in accordance with Border Agreements, 

is not subject to the provisions of these Operational Guidelines unless reimbursement is required.

5. To minimize delays at border crossings for Customs & Immigration clearances, CIFFC or NICC 

will supply to the Customs Point of Entry, along with all transport and arrival information, in the 

form specified, 24 hours prior to mobilization, containing but not limited to the following items.

• Personnel The Full Name, Citizenship, Date and Country of Birth, Home Base and 

Departure Point

• Equipment The Item, Quantity and Serial or Identification Numbers, Carrier and Bill of 

Lading Number, Country of Manufacturing.

• Aircraft The Registration, Tail Number, Call Sign, Aircraft type, Flight Crew

Information (same as personnel) and Vendor.

6. Customs Declaration forms will be completed for presentation to Customs at Point Of Entry (POE).

B. PERSONNEL

1. Reimbursement for personnel will be on the following basis:

(a) All salaries, overtime and hazard pay submitted for payment by the sending agency will be 

reimbursed by the receiving agency, in accordance with salary schedules and/or union 

contracts in existence with the lending agency. 

(b) The costs of travel, per diem, and personnel care costs shall in all cases be reimbursed by the 

receiving agency. Where lodging and meals are not provided by the receiving agency, 

expenses shall be reimbursed under the lending agency per diem regulations.
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2. An acceptable daily flat rate, established and documented prior to mobilization for overhead and 

crew personnel, may be used in lieu of “1(a) & (b)”.

(a) The flat rate will include all salaries, adds to pay, overtime, hazard pay when the receiving 

agency provides lodging and meals.

(b) The cost of travel, accommodation, vehicle rentals, communication equipment and other 

approved expenditures supported by receipts shall be reimbursed when receiving agency 

cannot provide these services through their procurement methods. Meals will be reimbursed 

under the lending agency per diem regulations when receiving agency cannot provide these 

services through their procurement methods.

3. The parties to this Agreement may request overhead personnel with specialized expertise for fire 

assignments.

4. When mutually agreeable any party to this Agreement may participate in presuppression activities 

involving personnel or equipment exchanges.

5. The requesting agency should send documentation outlining the major requirements of the position 

requested. Each agency assigning personnel to a resource order will certify that the personnel 

assigned will meet the requirements of the position ordered. 

6. When appropriate the lending agency and receiving agency will provide for adequate liaison. The 

liaison from the lending agency will be responsible for the health, safety, welfare and commissary 

needs of personnel represented. 

(a) When the level of wildfire dictates, the National Agency will request a National Liaison or 

Interagency Representative to sit at the respective National Interagency Centre, to coordinate 

the involvement of their resources.

(b) When the level of wildfire dictates the National Liaison with authority from the National 

Agency will request a Regional Liaison to sit at the Regional Centre to coordinate the 

resources and liaisons assigned to that region and report to the national liaison.

7. Personnel assigned as part of a resource order will receive an adequate orientation session prior to 

deployment and should be debriefed prior to demobilization.

8. Personnel will be prepared for a 19-day mobilization including a 14 day assignment duration. The 

assignment duration is defined as commencing the first full work day on assignment, including 

orientation and ending the date of release inclusive.

9. All personnel shall carry two pieces of identification (one photo identification and one other piece 

of identification). NOTE: Any felony or criminal conviction may prohibit mobilization to the 

receiving country.

10. If an individual is deemed inadmissible due to minor criminal/felony offences, the individual will 

be required to undergo an interview process with Immigration. All costs associated with the 

process will be born by the individual or the lending agency.

11. Controlled substances (i.e. prescription drugs) must be accompanied by the prescription.

12. Personal cargo weight shall be a total of 65lbs (29.5 kg), which includes a personal or deployment 

pack of 45lbs (20.4 kg) and a line pack of 20lbs (9.1 kg). Additional cargo must be identified and 

approved by the sending and receiving agency.

13. The lending agency will provide all the safety equipment required to meet their regulations. 

Should additional equipment be required by the receiving agency, the receiving agency will supply 

at their expense.

14. The requesting agency will insure that immediate medical services be afforded to any member of 

the incoming forces regardless of the nature of the requirement or the type of medical aid required. 
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Costs for medical services will be covered by the requesting agency until the employee is returned 

to the fireline or sending agency.

15. Death or long term compensation claims will be in accordance with paragraph (h) of the

Diplomatic Note.

C. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

1. Expendable equipment and supplies shall be considered purchased on delivery, and full

replacement costs will be reimbursed by the receiving agency. Items should be considered 

expendable if they are not reusable or cannot be recycled.

2. Non-expendable and accountable equipment and supplies will be credited to the receiving agency 

upon return to the lending agency. The costs of refurbishing is reimbursable by the receiving 

agency unless the sending agency agrees that the receiving agency will perform the work.

3. In the event that any equipment or supplies are damaged beyond repair or not returned, they will 

either be replaced by the receiving agency with new equipment or supplies of the same quantity and 

to the lending agency's standards, or full replacement cost will be reimbursed by the receiving 

agency.

4. Some specialized equipment may be accompanied by trained technicians and/or operators to ensure 

safe and efficient set up and operation of equipment.

5. It is recommended that all equipment be registered in the specified format with the respective 

lending agency’s customs authority prior to mobilization.

6. All transportation costs will be reimbursed by the receiving agency.

D. AIRCRAFT (This section applies to contract and government owned aircraft.)

1. Reimbursement will be made on the following basis with the rate to be established and approved 

prior to mobilization:

(a) All direct flight costs will be reimbursed by the receiving agency. 

(b) Minimum contract guarantees will be reimbursed by the receiving agency when the resource 

order is for aircraft services. Contract guarantees will not be assessed if the aircraft is used 

solely to transport personnel between countries.

(c) Unless otherwise agreed upon between parties to this Agreement, maintenance and/or 

damage to the aircraft is the responsibility of the contractor and/or owner, and is not 

reimbursable. Damage to an aircraft caused as a direct result of agency personnel actions are 

the receiving agency's responsibility and are reimbursable.

2. Agency owned or agency contracted aircraft mobilized will be paid under normal provisions and 

reimbursed by the receiving agency unless contracted directly.

3. All aircraft will meet the receiving agency's specifications for standards and pilot qualifications and 

will be inspected prior to being put into service.

4. Flight following procedures and protocol will be defined prior to mobilization.

E. RECALL

The recall of resources from the receiving agency shall be in accordance with paragraph (i) of the Note 

and the lending agency will attempt to give 24 hours notice.

F. BILLING AND PAYMENT

1. The billing and payment provisions in paragraph (d) of the Note should provide for direct payment
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to the sending agency in accordance with Section III of this document.

2. Invoices for goods and services, provided by Canada to the United States, and United States to 

Canada will be paid for in United States Dollars. All invoices in Canadian Dollars will be 

converted to US funds using the exchange rate on the “close of business day” using the date of the 

billing invoice as the conversion date.

3. All interest charges will be forgiven for over-due accounts on Government to Government invoices.

4. Billing will include the following:

(a) cover letter with reference to specific resource number(s).

(b) an original itemized invoice in accordance with paragraph (g) of the Note

(c) backup documentation (summarized listing of personnel days and rates or salary, supplies, 

travel and equipment with dates, hours, and crew/equipment/aircraft type).

5. Canadian invoices will be sent to the following address:

National Interagency Fire Center

c/o Administrative Officer

3833 South Development Avenue

Boise, ID 83705-5354

6. United States invoices will be sent to the Canadian agency that requested the resource. Individual 

agency addresses are listed in the Directory of Designated Official (Appendix II).

G. SITUATION REPORTINGError! Bookmark not defined.

CIFFC and NIFC will exchange daily situation reports throughout the period of the normal fire season. 

The report should include information about the:

Number of Fires

Resources Committed

Weather

Potential for Large Fire Occurrence

Problem Fires

H. AUTHORIZATION AND AMENDMENTS

These guidelines may be amended at any time with the concurrence of the participating agencies.

I. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES

/s/ Alice Forbes /s/ Larry Hamilton

Asst. Director, Wildland Fire Operations Director, Fire and Aviation

US Forest Service - NIFC Bureau of Land Management - NIFC

/s/ Jim Stires /s/ Phil Street

Director of Fire & Aviation Fire Director

Bureau of Indian Affairs - NIFC Fish & Wildlife Service - NIFC

/s/ Sue Vap /s/ Don Artley

Fire Director NASF Representative

National Parks Service - NIFC

/s/ C. Allan Jeffrey

Director

Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre

(on behalf of the participating Canadian Agencies)
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41.3 POLICY FOR AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT

The following Arrangement with Australia constitutes a signed relationship with the 

following five states only, New South Wales, Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and 

South Australia.

WILDFIRE ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

AND THE AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPATING AGENCIES

The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture of the United States of America, on the one hand, 

and the Australian Participating Agencies, on the other hand (hereinafter referred to as the "Participants");

CONSIDERING that through an ongoing informal relationship, the Participants have had exchanges on firefighting 

issues since 1964; 

CONSIDERING the authorities given to the United States Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture to 

enter into such arrangements by the Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act as Amended, U.S. Public Law 100-428, 42 

USC, Section 1856m;

CONSIDERING that in the summer of 2000, firefighters from Australia provided able assistance to the U.S. during its 

worst fire season in over 50 years, and;

RECOGNIZING that it is desirable and in the public interest to formalize the provision of mutual assistance in 

fighting fires and to share information about suppression and management of fires;

The Participants Have Reached the Following Understandings:

I Purpose

The purpose of this Arrangement is to provide a framework for one Participant to request and receive Wildfire 

Suppression Resources from the other Participant and to encourage cooperation on other fire management activities.

II Definitions

For the purposes of this Arrangement:

1. "Australian Participating Agencies" means the State Governments, Statutory Corporations and other corporate 

entities of Australia who have signed this Arrangement.

2. "Receiving Participant" means the Participant receiving Wildfire Suppression Resources.

3. "Sending Participant" means the Participant furnishing Wildfire Suppression Resources.

4. "Wildfire" means any forest, range or bush fire.

5. "Wildfire Suppression Resources" means personnel, supplies, equipment, and other resources required for presuppression and suppression activities. 

III Understanding

1. A Participant should immediately consider the request of the other Participant for Wildfire Suppression Resources, 

and, to the fullest extent practicable, promptly approve such request.

2. The Requesting Participant should reimburse the Sending Participant in accordance with Part IV.
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3. A Participant may obtain, as appropriate, the participation of its state, regional, local, private or tribal/aboriginal 

fire organizations in the implementation of this Arrangement, subject to its national or state laws and regulations.

4. The Receiving Participant may organize, task, and direct the Sending Participant's Wildfire Suppression Resources 

as necessary to meet the Receiving Participant's fire suppression objectives effectively and efficiently.

5. Activities contemplated under this Arrangement are subject to the availability of funds.

6. The Sending Participant should have the right to withdraw some or all of its Wildfire Suppression Resources as 

necessary at the Sending Participant's discretion. Notice of intent in this respect should be communicated to the 

Receiving Participant.

7. The Sending Participant should provide all the safety equipment required to meet its regulations. Should 

additional equipment be required by the Receiving Participant, the Receiving Participant should supply it at the 

Receiving Participant's expense. 

IV Reimbursement

1. Except for the costs set forth in Part V of this Arrangement, the Sending Participant should be reimbursed by the 

Receiving Participant for the costs incurred by the Sending Participant in furnishing Wildfire Suppression 

Resources for, or on behalf of the Receiving Participant. The costs may include the cost of premiums to purchase 

death and personal injury insurance for the employees of the Sending Participant, as more fully described in the 

Annual Operating Plan provided for in Part VII of this Arrangement. The specific costs and procedures for 

reimbursement should be set forth in the Annual Operating Plan, which should be a binding contract.

V Cross-Waiver of Claims and Assumption of Liability

1. In the Annual Operating Plan, the Receiving and Sending Participants should include provisions by which each 

Participant and each component of that Participant intends to waive its claims against the other Participant and 

each component of that Participant for compensation for loss, damage, personal injury, or death occurring as a 

consequence of the performance of activities undertaken pursuant to the Annual Operating Plan. 

2. The Annual Operating Plan should contain provisions whereby the Receiving Participant agrees to assume all 

liability for the tortious acts or omissions of the Sending Participant's personnel sent to provide wildfire assistance 

to the Receiving Participant.

VI Entry of Personnel and Equipment

1. The Participants intend to work together, with the involved agencies of their respective governments, to process 

appropriate legal documentation, within the applicable laws and regulations of both countries, and to otherwise 

facilitate entry to and exit from its territory of all personnel engaged in wildfire suppression pursuant to this 

Arrangement. 

2. Each Participant should undertake all reasonable steps and use its best efforts, within applicable laws and 

regulations of both countries, to facilitate the admission and exit of all supplies, equipment, aircraft, vehicles, 

specialized machinery, or other equipment whether owned or contracted, that are used or intended for use in

wildfire suppression or transport of wildfire suppression equipment or personnel pursuant to this Arrangement 

without entry fees and without payment of any duties or taxes imposed by reason of importation.

VII Annual Operating Plan

1. An Annual Operating Plan should be concluded and executed between the Participants as a binding contract.

2. The Annual Operating Plan should:

(a) identify designated points of contact responsible for fire suppression;

(b) set forth specific criteria and procedures for approving requests for Wildfire Suppression Resources;

(c) establish procedures for efficient and timely communication of relevant information between designated 

points of contact;

(d) identify the necessary procedures and legal documentation that are to be completed with agencies of the 
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governments to allow entry into each country of Wildfire Suppression Resources;

(e) specify the conditions, costs and procedures for the reimbursement, as deemed appropriate, of the Sending 

Participant for the furnishing of Wildfire Suppression Resources;

(f) include terms consistent with Part V, a cross-waiver for compensation for loss, damage, personal injury or 

death occurring in consequence of the performance of this Arrangement or the Annual Operating Plan;

(g) establish equivalent standards for qualifications, including physical fitness, training and experience; 

(h) provide for withdrawal rights of the Sending Participant.

(i) provide for the Receiving Participant to assume all liability for the tortious acts or omissions of the Sending 

Participant's personnel sent to provide wildfire assistance to the Receiving Participant.

3. The Participants should use their best endeavors to complete a review of the Annual Operating Plan by 15 May in 

each year. Until the review is completed, the last Annual Operating Plan should continue to apply.

VIII Status of Personnel

1. Except as provided in clause 3 of this part, any service performed in furtherance of this Arrangement by an 

employee of a Participant should constitute service performed on behalf of that Participant.

2. Except as provided in clause 3 of this part, the performance of a service under this Arrangement by any employee, 

contractor, subcontractor or agent of one Participant should in no case render such person an employee, contractor, 

subcontractor or agent of the other Participant.

3. For the purposes of tort liability any employees, contractors, subcontractors or agents of the Sending Participant 

sent to fight fires in a foreign country under this Arrangement are considered to be employees of the Receiving 

Participant. The only remedies for acts or omissions committed while fighting fires shall be that provided under 

the laws of the host country and those remedies shall be exclusive remedies for any claim arising out of fighting 

fires in a foreign country. Neither the Sending Participant nor any organization associated with the firefighter 

shall be subject to any tort action pertaining to or arising out of fighting fires.

IX Other Areas of Cooperation

1. This Arrangement constitutes a reaffirmation of the importance of engaging in cooperative fire management

activities. This Arrangement is intended to encourage and strengthen other cooperative fire management

activities, through the sharing among the Participants of personnel, fire management techniques, skills, and 

innovations. The objective of these activities is to improve the fire fighting capabilities and knowledge of each 

Participant, resulting in the provision of more effective fire fighting assistance to one another when necessary. 

Each Participant should bear all of its costs and expenses of participating in these other cooperative activities, 

unless otherwise mutually arranged.

X Provisions of Mutual Aid

1. Through this Arrangement, the Participants may provide mutual aid in furnishing Wildfire Suppression Resources 

for lands and other properties for which the Participants normally provide Wildfire Suppression Resources.

2. This Arrangement outlines potential exchanges of wildfire suppression resources between the Participants. The 

specific terms of an exchange, some of which are referenced in this Arrangement, should be detailed in the Annual 

Operating Plan provided for in Part VII of this Arrangement. 

XI Dispute Settlement

1. Any differences that arise in the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Arrangement or any Annual 

Operating Plan concluded pursuant hereto should be resolved by the Participants by means of negotiations and 

consultations.

XII General Provisions

1. This Arrangement supersedes any previous arrangement or understanding between the parties.

2. Activities under this Arrangement commence upon signature and continue until 15 May 2010. After that date this 

Arrangement continues from year to year until it is terminated. 
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3. This Arrangement may only be modified by mutual written consent of the Participants. 

4. A Participant or Participating Agency may withdraw from this Arrangement at any time, providing reasonable 

written notice to the other Participants. Withdrawal from this Arrangement should not affect the implementation 

by the withdrawing Participant or Participating Agency of any fire suppression initiated prior to the provision of 

notice of that Participant's or Participating Agency's withdrawal. Withdrawal of a Participant does not terminate 

this Arrangement as to the remaining Participants.

5. This Arrangement may be terminated with reasonable written notice to the other participants:

a) upon the withdrawal from this Arrangement of both the Department of the Interior and the Department of 

Agriculture of the United States of America; or

b) upon the withdrawal of all of the Australian Participating Agencies, or

c) with the mutual consent of all the Participants.

6. The termination of this Arrangement should not affect the implementation of any fire suppression initiated 

 prior to such termination. 

Signed in Australia and Washington, DC, in two originals, in the English language.

/s/ Gale A. Norton /s/ Chloe Munro

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY

INTERIOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

 FOR THE STATE OF VICTORIA

Date: 8/05/02 Date: 7/08/02

/s/ Ann M. Veneman /s/ Bob Smith

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE

AGRICULTURE OF THE UNITED STATES STATE FORESTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES

OF AMERICA FOR THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES

Date: 8/08/02 Date: 8/15/02

/s/ Kieran McNamara

ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND LAND

MANAGEMENT FOR THE STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Date: 8/16/02

/s/ Jim Bacon

PREMIER 

FOR THE STATE OF TASMANIA

Date: 9/09/02

/s/ Ian B. Millard

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FORESTRY

CORPORATION FOR THE STATE

OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Date: 8/08/02
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41.4 AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN FOR THE

WILDFIRE ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN 

THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

AND

THE AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPATING AGENCIES

Table of Contents

I. Purpose

II. Contract

III. Definitions

IV. General Procedures

A. Requests for Wildfire Assistance

B. Personnel

C. Equipment and Supplies

D. Recall

E Personal Injury, Death and Public Liability Insurance Coverage

F. Billing and Payment

G. Situation Reporting

H. Review, Amendment and Termination

I. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

J. Counterparts

V. Participating Agencies

Annual Operating Plan

I. Purpose

This Annual Operating Plan is prepared pursuant to Part VII of the United States and Australia Arrangement signed in 

2002 that provides for wildfire suppression assistance and other fire management activities between Australia and the 

United States. 

II. Contract

This Annual Operating Plan constitutes a binding contract between the parties made in consideration of the mutual 

obligations set out in it. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture of the United States of 

America enter into this contract under the Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act as Amended, U.S. Public Law 100-

428, 42 USC, Section 1856m.

III. Definitions

For the purpose of this Annual Operating Plan:

"Australian Participating Agencies" means the State Governments, Statutory Corporations and 

other corporate entities of Australia who have signed this Annual Operating Plan.
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"Plan" means this Annual Operating Plan.

“United States” means those agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. 

Department of Interior involved in wildfire suppression activities and responsible for receiving 

Australian Participating Agencies Wildfire Suppression Resources or sending U.S. Wildfire 

Suppression Resources to Australia.

"Receiving Participant" means the Participant receiving Wildfire Suppression Resources. 

. "Sending Participant" means the Participant furnishing Wildfire Suppression Resources.

"Wildfire" means any forest, range or bush fire.

"Wildfire Suppression Resources" means personnel, supplies, equipment, and other resources 

required for pre-suppression and suppression activities. 

IV. General Procedures

A. Requests for Wildfire Assistance

1. Requests for wildfire assistance from the United States will be made by the Chairman of the 

Forest Fire Management Group (FFMG) to the Manager, National Interagency Coordination 

Center, (NICC) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho, USA.

2. Requests for wildfire assistance from the Participating Agencies of Australia will be made by 

the Manager, at NICC, to the Chairman of the FFMG. Such requests will only occur when all 

U.S. civilian capabilities for the type of Wildfire Suppression Resources requested have been 

exhausted.

3. For billing and reimbursement, or other correspondence, the designated official for the United 

States will be the Manager, NICC, and for Australia, the designated official will be the 

Chairman of FFMG or his/her delegate.

4. To minimize delays at points of entry for Customs and Immigration clearances, NICC or 

FFMG will, 24 hours prior to mobilization, supply to customs at the Point of Entry (PoE) all 

transport and arrival information, in the forms specified, containing but not limited to the 

following details:

Personnel: The full name, country of citizenship, date and country of birth, personal 

identification number (eg., Social Security Number), passport number, 

home base and departure point.

Equipment: The item, quantity and serial numbers, carrier and bill of lading number, 

country of manufacture.

5. Customs Declaration forms will be completed for presentation to customs at the PoE.

B. Personnel

1. Reimbursement for personnel expenditures incurred while performing services under the Plan 

will be on the following basis:

(a) The United States sending wildfire suppression resources to Australia:

(1) All United States salary costs to include overtime and relevant allowances

submitted for payment will be reimbursed by the Australian Participating 

Agency in accordance with salary schedules in existence within the United 

States.

(2) The costs of travel, lodging, meals and other expenses normally approved by 

the United States, will be reimbursed by the Australian Participating Agency 

when not provided by the Australian Participating Agency.
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(3) Travel costs (airline tickets, and local transportation) may be billed

separately to the Australian Participating Agency.

(4) Upon the production of receipts the cost of travel, lodging, meals, vehicle 

rentals, communication equipment, and other approved expenditures shall be 

reimbursed when the Australian Participating Agency cannot provide these 

services through their procurement methods. Lodging and meals will be 

reimbursed at the rate provided for in the United States travel regulations.

(5) Australian Participating Agencies will pay for all immediate medical

treatment and any associated costs resulting from an injury incurred in the 

course of firefighting duties whilst on assignment.

(b) Australian Participating Agencies sending wildfire suppression resources to the 

United States:

(1) All Australian Participating Agency salary costs including overtime and any 

other relevant allowances submitted for payment by the Australian

Participating Agencies will be reimbursed by the United States in accordance 

with salary schedules and/or union contracts in existence within the Australian 

Participating Agencies.

(2) At the time of the request for assistance, the Australian Participating Agencies 

may be reimbursed at a daily flat rate agreed to by the Australian Participating 

Agencies and the United States that is established and documented prior to the 

mobilization of wildfire suppression personnel by the Australian Participating

Agencies. The daily rate is in lieu of itemized salary costs, overtime and 

relevant allowances for wildfire suppression personnel of Australian

Participating Agencies. 

(3) The costs of travel, lodging, meals and other expenses normally covered by 

the Australian Participating Agencies, will be reimbursed by the United States 

when not provided by the United States.

(4) Travel costs (airline tickets, and local transportation) may be billed separately 

to the United States.

(5) Upon the production of receipts the cost of travel, lodging, meals, vehicle 

rentals, communication equipment, and other approved expenditures shall be 

reimbursed when the United States cannot provide these services through their 

procurement methods. Lodging and meals will be reimbursed at the rate 

provided for in the Sending Participants travel regulations.

(6) The United States pay for all immediate medical treatment and any associated 

costs resulting from an injury incurred in the course of firefighting duties 

whilst on assignment.

2. The Receiving Participant will detail any specialized expertise required for fire suppression or 

fire management assignments.

3. Prior to mobilization, the Participating Agencies either sending or receiving wildfire 

suppression resources will agree to equivalent standards, training, fitness levels, and

experience required for each position included in a request.

4. The United States National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Qualifications Handbook 

(310-1) will be used as the basis for establishing equivalent qualifications. For any request for 

a position not included in the NWCG 310-1, the Receiving Participant will send

documentation outlining the major requirements of the position requested. NOTE: Because 

of limitations of delegating authorities within the U.S. Government, the positions of Incident 

and Deputy Incident Commander, Area and Deputy Area Commander will not be filled by 
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Australian Participating Agencies personnel under this Annual Operating Plan.

5. All Participating Agencies under the Plan assigning wildfire suppression personnel to resource 

requests will certify that the personnel assigned will meet the requirements of the position 

ordered.

6. Sending Participant personnel will receive an adequate orientation session from their

Participating Agency prior to deployment and another briefing from the Receiving Participant 

upon arrival. The latter will include a summary of the Receiving Participants operating 

guidelines. Prior to demobilization, the Receiving Participant will debrief Sending Participant 

personnel.

7. The Sending Participant will provide all of the safety equipment required to meet its

regulations. Should additional equipment be required by the Receiving Participant the

equipment will be supplied at the expense of the Receiving Participant.

8. The Sending Participant and the Receiving Participant will provide for adequate liaison for the 

duration of the assistance. In making a request for wildfire suppression resources, the 

Receiving Participant will allow for the inclusion of a Team Leader, which the Sending 

Participant shall provide for the full duration of the period of assistance. The Team Leader 

supplied by the Sending Participant shall be responsible for:

(a) Operational liaison and coordination functions as required by the Receiving 

Participant;

 (b) Health, safety, welfare and commissary needs of Sending Participant’s personnel 

during non- operational periods of the deployment and

 (c) Liaison and public relations coordination functions for the Sending Participant

9. Length of deployment, rest and rotation for personnel shall be identified prior to the

commencement of the deployment to the Sending Participant. The Sending Participant shall 

adhere to rest, rotation, and length of deployment policies of the Receiving Participant 

(providing they do not conflict with the Sending Participant’s policies and procedures in which 

case the Sending Participant’s policies and procedures shall prevail).

10. All Sending Participant personnel shall carry with them two examples of identification (at 

least one of which must be photographic identification).

11. Any criminal conviction may prohibit mobilization to the Receiving Participant’s country. If 

an individual has been convicted of minor criminal offences, the individual may, at the

discretion of the Receiving Participant, be required to undergo an interview process with the 

Receiving Participant’s immigration office to determine whether the individual may be 

mobilized. All costs associated with the process will be borne by the individual or the Sending 

Participant. The Receiving Participant retains the right to refuse entry to any individual from 

the Sending Participant whom the Receiving Participant deems undesirable.

Nothing in this clause derogates from any powers of the U.S. or Australian customs and 

immigration authorities to refuse entry by any person to either country under relevant 

legislation.

12. Prescription drugs must remain in their original labeled container or be accompanied by a 

prescription.

13. Personal cargo weight for incident deployment shall be a total of 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), which 

includes a personal or deployment pack of 45 lbs. (20.4 kg) and a line pack of 20 lbs. (9.1 kg). 

Additional cargo must be identified and approved by the Sending Participant and the

Receiving Participant.
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C. Equipment and Supplies

1. Equipment provided to the Sending Participant by the Receiving Participant remains the 

property of the Receiving Participant.

2. Where considered necessary by the Sending Participant, specialized equipment may be

accompanied by trained technicians and/or operators to ensure safe and efficient set up and 

operation of the equipment. All salary costs including overtime, and any other relevant 

allowances submitted for payment by the Sending Participant will be reimbursed by the 

Receiving Participant in accordance with salary schedules and/or union contracts in existence 

within the Sending Participant Agencies. 

3. It is recommended that all equipment be registered with the respective Sending Participant’s 

customs authority prior to mobilization.

4. The cost of equipment refurbishing to the Sending Participant’s specification is reimbursable 

by the Receiving Participant unless the Sending Participant agrees that the Receiving

Participant will perform the work.

5. All transportation costs of equipment belonging to the Sending Participant will be reimbursed 

by the Receiving Participant.

D. Recall

The recall of resources from the Receiving Participant shall be made with a minimum of 24 hours 

notice. Recall will be in accordance with the procedures for requesting resources.

E. Personal Injury, Death, Damage to or Loss of Property, and Insurance Coverage

1. (a) All employees, contractors, sub-contractors or agents of the Sending Participant sent to 

provide wildfire assistance to the Receiving Participant pursuant to the Plan are, for the 

purposes of tort liability only, considered to be employees and agents of the Receiving 

Participant. The only remedies for acts or omissions committed while fighting fires 

shall be those provided under the laws of the jurisdiction in which assistance is provided 

to the Receiving Participant and those remedies shall be exclusive remedies for any 

claim in tort arising out of fighting fires in a foreign country. Neither the Sending 

Participant nor any personnel sent by it to provide wildfire assistance to the Receiving 

Participant or any organization associated with such personnel shall be subject to any 

action in tort pertaining to or arising out of fighting fires.

(b) The Receiving Participant agrees to assume any and all liability for the tortuous acts or 

omissions of personnel sent to provide wildfire assistance to the Receiving Participant 

pursuant to the Plan including liability for all loss and damage suffered by any person as 

a result of such acts or omissions. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the 

Receiving Participant's assumption of such liability extends to the payment of any 

damages or other amounts awarded, whether by a court or other person or body, to any 

person who has suffered or claims to have suffered loss and damage as a result of such 

acts or omissions, any amount paid or payable to such claimant in settlement of the 

claim, and all costs incurred in relation to the claim.

(c) In the event that the Sending Participant or any personnel sent by it to provide wildfire 

assistance to the Receiving Participant are the subject of any claim by any person 

arising out of tortuous acts or omissions committed or alleged to have been committed 

by them in the course of providing such assistance, the Receiving Participant will 

undertake at its cost the defense of such claim on behalf of the Sending Participant or its

personnel, provided always that the Receiving Participant retains the right to

compromise or settle any such claim on behalf of the Sending Participant or its

personnel as in its sole discretion the Receiving Participant sees fit.

2. Subject to clause 1 of this Part, each Participant waives any claims against the other

Participant and of each component of that Participant for compensation for loss, damage, 
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personal injury, or death occurring as a consequence of the performance of activities

undertaken pursuant to the Plan.

3. (a) The U.S. Departments of Interior and Agriculture, self-insure employees of the United 

States Government while on official work assignments and on official travel status. 

Therefore, employees of the U.S. Government will not require additional insurance 

coverage under the Plan for activities conducted on behalf of an Australian Participating 

Agency.

(b) Prior to personnel of any Australian Participating Agency being deployed to the United 

States, Australian Participating Agencies will ensure that appropriate personal injury 

and death insurance coverage is in place for each of their personnel deployed in 

response to United States wildfire suppression resources requests. Additional personal 

injury and death insurance costs necessarily incurred by Australian Participating 

Agencies by reason of their deployment will be reimbursed by the United States.

F. Billing and payment

Billing procedures for emergency fire suppression assignments are as follows:

1. The billing and payment requests should be submitted directly to the designated official of the 

Receiving Participant as identified in IV.A.3.

2. Invoices for goods and services will be paid in the Receiving Participant’s currency.

3. All interest charges will be forgiven for over-due accounts on Government-to-Government 

invoices provided payment is made within 6 months of the last date of the billing document 

being received by the Receiving Participant.

4. Billing will include the following:

(a) Cover letter with reference to specific resource request information;

(b) An original itemized invoice.

5. The Sending Participant will include backup documentation summarizing listing of salary, 

supplies, travel, and equipment with dates, hours, and crew, equipment, or aircraft type. This 

will not be required for flat rate billing as provided in IV.B.1 (b)(2), except for all travel, 

supplies and equipment expenses incurred by the Sending Participant. 

G. Situation Reporting

The NICC Manager and the FFMG Chairman or his delegate will exchange daily situation reports 

throughout the period of the deployment of Australian or U.S. Participating Agency personnel. The 

report should include information on activities undertaken by deployed personnel, fire situations, 

problems encountered, and achievements. Monitoring and evaluating the changing conditions 

associated with the emergency will be the responsibility of the Receiving Participant.

H. Review, Amendment and Termination

1. The Plan shall be reviewed annually on or before 15 May by the Participating Agencies and 

updated and renewed as may be agreed between the Participating Agencies.

2. Any Participating Agency may terminate its participation in the Plan upon the expiration of 

reasonable notice in writing given to each other Participating Agency, such notice to be not 

less than three months.

I. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

1. Subject to clause 2 of this part, the Plan shall be governed by the laws of the United States of 

America.
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2. Where wildfire suppression assistance is provided to a Receiving Participant pursuant to the 

Plan, all matters concerning the interpretation or enforcement of the Plan, and all questions, 

disputes or claims of whatever nature, arising out of or in relation to the provision of such 

assistance will be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Receiving Participant 

receives such assistance. Each Participant submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of courts 

exercising jurisdiction in that place and waives any right it might have to claim that those 

courts are an inconvenient forum.

J. Counterparts

The Plan may consist of a number of counterparts each of which when executed shall be an original 

and all counterparts together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

K. Participating Agencies 

FOR AUSTRALIA:

/s/ Chloe Munro /s/ Bob Smith

Secretary Chief Executive

Department of Natural State Forests of New South Wales

Resources and Environment for the State of New South Wales

for the State of Victoria

Date: 8/07/02 Date: 8/15/02

/s/ Jim Bacon /s/ Kieran McNamara

Premier Acting Executive Director

for the State of Tasmania Department of Conservation

and Land Management

Date: 9/09/02 for the State of Western Australia

Date: 8/16/02

/s/ Ian B. MiIlard

Chief Executive

South Australian Forestry Corporation

for the State of South Australia

Date: 8/08/02

FOR THE UNITED STATES:

/s/ Alice Forbes /s/ Larry Hamilton

Assistant Director Director

Wildland Fire Operations Office of Fire and Aviation

US Forest Service - NIFC Bureau of Land Management - NIFC

Date: 8/05/02 Date: 8/05/02

/s/ Sue Vap /s/ Jim Stires

Fire Director Fire Director

National Park Service - NIFC Bureau of Indian Affairs - NIFC

Date: 8/05/02 Date: 8/05/02

/s/ Roger Spaulding /s/ Victoria E. Majors

Fire Director Administrative Officer

Fish and Wildlife Service - NIFC US Forest Service - NIFC

Date: 8/05/02 Date: 8/05/02
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/s/ Richard Harter

Contracting Officer

Office of Fire and Aviation

Bureau of Land Management - NIFC

Date: 8/05/02
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41.5 POLICY FOR NEW ZEALAND SUPPORT

The following Arrangement with New Zealand constitutes a signed relationship that is inclusive of the entire 

country. This section also includes copies of the identical operating plans for Australia and New Zealand.

WILDFIRE ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN 

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND

 THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 AND THE NEW ZEALAND PARTICIPATING AGENCIES

The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture of the United States of America, on the one hand, 

and the New Zealand Participating Agencies, on the other hand (hereinafter referred to as the "Participants");

CONSIDERING that through an ongoing informal relationship, the Participants have had exchanges on firefighting 

issues since 1964; 

CONSIDERING that in the summer of 2000, firefighters from New Zealand provided able assistance to the U.S. 

during its worst fire season in over 50 years, and;

CONSIDERING the authorities given to the United States Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture to 

enter into such arrangements by the Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act as Amended, U.S. Public Law 100-428, 42 

USC, Section 1856m;

RECOGNIZING that it is desirable and in the public interest to formalize the provision of mutual assistance in 

fighting fires and to share information about suppression and management of fires;

The Participants Have Reached the Following Understandings:

I Purpose

The purpose of this Arrangement is to provide a framework for one Participant to request and receive Wildfire 

Suppression Resources from the other Participant and to encourage cooperation on other fire management activities.

II Definitions

For the purposes of this Arrangement:

1. "New Zealand Participating Agencies" means the State Governments, Statutory Corporations and other 

corporate entities of New Zealand who have signed this Arrangement.

2. "Receiving Participant" means the Participant receiving Wildfire Suppression Resources.

3. "Sending Participant" means the Participant furnishing Wildfire Suppression Resources.

4. "Wildfire" means any forest, range or bush fire.

5. "Wildfire Suppression Resources" means personnel, supplies, equipment, and other resources required for presuppression and suppression activities. 

III Understanding

1. A Participant should immediately consider the request of the other Participant for Wildfire Suppression Resources, 

and, to the fullest extent practicable, promptly approve such request.

2. The Requesting Participant should reimburse the Sending Participant in accordance with Part IV.
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3. A Participant may obtain, as appropriate, the participation of its state, regional, local, private or tribal/aboriginal 

fire organizations in the implementation of this Arrangement, subject to its national or state laws and regulations.

4. The Receiving Participant may organize, task, and direct the Sending Participant's Wildfire Suppression Resources 

as necessary to meet the Receiving Participant's fire suppression objectives effectively and efficiently.

5. Activities contemplated under this Arrangement are subject to the availability of funds.

6. The Sending Participant should have the right to withdraw some or all of its Wildfire Suppression Resources as 

necessary at the Sending Participant's discretion. Notice of intent in this respect should be communicated to the 

Receiving Participant.

7. The Sending Participant should provide all the safety equipment required to meet its regulations. Should 

additional equipment be required by the Receiving Participant, the Receiving Participant should supply it at the 

Receiving Participant's expense. 

IV Reimbursement

1. Except for the costs set forth in Part V of this Arrangement, the Sending Participant should be reimbursed by the 

Receiving Participant for the costs incurred by the Sending Participant in furnishing Wildfire Suppression 

Resources for, or on behalf of the Receiving Participant. The costs may include the cost of premiums to purchase 

death and personal injury insurance for the employees of the Sending Participant, as more fully described in the 

Annual Operating Plan provided for in Part VII of this Arrangement. The specific costs and procedures for 

reimbursement should be set forth in the Annual Operating Plan, which should be a binding contract.

V Cross-Waiver of Claims and Assumption of Liability

1. In the Annual Operating Plan, the Receiving and Sending Participants should include provisions by which each 

Participant and each component of that Participant intends to waive its claims against the other Participant and 

each component of that Participant for compensation for loss, damage, personal injury, or death occurring as a 

consequence of the performance of activities undertaken pursuant to the Annual Operating Plan. 

2. The Annual Operating Plan should contain provisions whereby the Receiving Participant agrees to assume all 

liability for the tortuous acts or omissions of the Sending Participant's personnel sent to provide wildfire assistance 

to the Receiving Participant.

VI Entry of Personnel and Equipment

1. The Participants intend to work together, with the involved agencies of their respective governments, to process 

appropriate legal documentation, within the applicable laws and regulations of both countries, and to otherwise

facilitate entry to and exit from its territory of all personnel engaged in wildfire suppression pursuant to this 

Arrangement. 

2. Each Participant should undertake all reasonable steps and use its best efforts, within applicable laws and

regulations of both countries, to facilitate the admission and exit of all supplies, equipment, aircraft, vehicles,

specialized machinery, or other equipment whether owned or contracted, that are used or intended for use in wildfire 

suppression or transport of wildfire suppression equipment or personnel pursuant to this arrangement without entry fees 

and without payment of any duties or taxes imposed by reason of importation.

VII Annual Operating Plan

1. An Annual Operating Plan should be concluded and executed between the Participants as a binding contract.

2. The Annual Operating Plan should:

(a) Identify designated points of contact responsible for fire suppression;

(b) Set forth specific criteria and procedures for approving requests for Wildfire Suppression Resources;

(c) Establish procedures for efficient and timely communication of relevant information between designated 

points of contact;

 (d) Identify the necessary procedures and legal documentation that are to be completed with agencies of the

governments to allow entry into each country of Wildfire Suppression Resources;
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 (e) Specify the conditions, costs and procedures for the reimbursement, as deemed appropriate, of the Sending 

Participant for the furnishing of Wildfire Suppression Resources;

 (f) Include terms consistent with Part V, a cross-waiver for compensation for loss, damage, personal injury or 

death occurring in consequence of the performance of this Arrangement or the Annual Operating Plan;

 (g) Establish equivalent standards for qualifications, including physical fitness, training and experience; 

(h) Provide for withdrawal rights of the Sending Participant; and

(i) Provide for the Receiving Participant to assume all liability for the tortuous acts or omissions of the Sending 

Participant's personnel sent to provide wildfire assistance to the Receiving Participant.

3. The Participants should use their best endeavors to complete a review of the Annual Operating Plan by 15 May in 

each year. Until the review is completed, the last Annual Operating Plan should continue to apply.

VIII Status of Personnel

1. Except as provided in clause 3 of this part, any service performed in furtherance of this Arrangement by an 

employee of a Participant should constitute service performed on behalf of that Participant.

2. Except as provided in clause 3 of this part, the performance of a service under this Arrangement by any employee, 

contractor, subcontractor or agent of one Participant should in no case render such person an employee, contractor, 

subcontractor or agent of the other Participant.

3. For the purposes of tort liability any employees, contractors, subcontractors or agents of the Sending Participant 

sent to fight fires in a foreign country under this Arrangement are considered to be employees of the Receiving 

Participant. The only remedies for acts or omissions committed while fighting fires shall be that provided under 

the laws of the host country and those remedies shall be exclusive remedies for any claim arising out of fighting 

fires in a foreign country. Neither the Sending Participant nor any organization associated with the firefighter 

shall be subject to any tort action pertaining to or arising out of fighting fires.

IX Other Areas of Cooperation

1. This Arrangement constitutes a reaffirmation of the importance of engaging in cooperative fire management

activities. This Arrangement is intended to encourage and strengthen other cooperative fire management

activities, through the sharing among the Participants of personnel, fire management techniques, skills, and 

innovations. The objective of these activities is to improve the fire fighting capabilities and knowledge of each 

Participant, resulting in the provision of more effective fire fighting assistance to one another when necessary. 

Each Participant should bear all of its costs and expenses of participating in these other cooperative activities, 

unless otherwise mutually arranged.

X Provisions of Mutual Aid

1. Through this Arrangement, the Participants may provide mutual aid in furnishing Wildfire Suppression Resources 

for lands and other properties for which the Participants normally provide Wildfire Suppression Resources.

2. This Arrangement outlines potential exchanges of wildfire suppression resources between the Participants. The 

specific terms of an exchange, some of which are referenced in this Arrangement, should be detailed in the Annual 

Operating Plan provided for in Part VII of this Arrangement. 

XI Dispute Settlement

1. Any differences that arise in the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Arrangement or any Annual 

Operating Plan concluded pursuant hereto should be resolved by the Participants by means of negotiations and 

consultations.

XII General Provisions

1. This Arrangement supersedes any previous arrangement or understanding between the parties.

2. Activities under this Arrangement commence upon signature and continue until 15 May 2010. After that date, this 

Arrangement continues from year to year until it is terminated. 

3. This Arrangement may only be modified by mutual written consent of the Participants. 
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4. A Participant or Participating Agency may withdraw from this Arrangement at any time, providing reasonable 

written notice to the other Participants. Withdrawal from this Arrangement should not affect the implementation by 

the withdrawing Participant or Participating Agency of any fire suppression initiated prior to the provision of notice 

of that Participant's or Participating Agency's withdrawal. Withdrawal of a Participant does not terminate this 

Arrangement as to the remaining Participants.

5. This Arrangement may be terminated with reasonable written notice to the other participants:

a) Upon the withdrawal from this Arrangement of both the Department of the Interior and the Department of 

Agriculture of the United States of America; or

b) Upon the withdrawal of all of the New Zealand Participating Agencies, or

c) With the mutual consent of all the Participants.

6. The termination of this Arrangement should not affect the implementation of any fire suppression initiated prior to 

such termination. 

/s/ Gale A. Norton /s/ SIGNATURE UNKNOWN

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL RURAL FIRE AUTHORITY

OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE COMMONWEALTH

OF NEW ZEALAND

Date: 8/05/02

Date: 8/20/02

/s/ Ann M. Veneman

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF 

AGRICULTURE OF THE UNITED STATES 

OF AMERICA

Date: 8/08/02
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41.6 NEW ZEALAND SUPPORT OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN FOR THE

WILDFIRE ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN 

THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

AND

THE NEW ZEALAND PARTICIPATING AGENCIES

Table of Contents

I. Purpose

II. Contract

III. Definitions

IV. General Procedures

A. Requests for Wildfire Assistance

B. Personnel

C. Equipment and Supplies

D. Recall

E Personal Injury, Death and Public Liability Insurance Coverage

F. Billing and Payment

G. Situation Reporting

H. Review, Amendments and Termination

I. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

J. Counterparts

V. Participating Agencies

Annual Operating Plan

I. Purpose

This Annual Operating Plan is prepared pursuant to Part VII of the United States and New Zealand Arrangement signed 

in 2002 that provides for wildfire suppression assistance and other fire management activities between New Zealand 

and the United States. 

II. Contract

This Annual Operating Plan constitutes a binding contract between the parties made in consideration of the mutual 

obligations set out in it. The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture of the United States of 

America enter into this contract under the Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act as Amended, U.S. Public Law 100-

428, 42 USC, Section 1856m.

III. Definitions

For the purpose of this Annual Operating Plan:

"New Zealand Participating Agencies" means the State Governments, Statutory Corporations 

and other corporate entities of New Zealand who have signed this Annual Operating Plan.

"Plan" means this Annual Operating Plan.
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“United States” means those agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. 

Department of Interior involved in wildfire suppression activities and responsible for receiving 

New Zealand Participating Agencies Wildfire Suppression Resources or sending U.S. Wildfire 

Suppression Resources to New Zealand.

"Receiving Participant" means the Participant receiving Wildfire Suppression Resources. 

. "Sending Participant" means the Participant furnishing Wildfire Suppression Resources.

"Wildfire" means any forest, range or bush fire.

"Wildfire Suppression Resources" means personnel, supplies, equipment, and other resources 

required for pre-suppression and suppression activities. 

IV. General Procedures

A . Requests for Wildfire Assistance

1. Requests for wildfire assistance from the United States will be made by the Chairman of the 

Forest Fire Management Group (FFMG) to the Manager, National Interagency Coordination 

Center, (NICC) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho, USA.

2. Requests for wildfire assistance from the Participating Agencies of New Zealand will be made 

by the Manager, at NICC, to the Chairman of the FFMG. Such requests will only occur when 

all U.S. civilian capabilities for the type of Wildfire Suppression Resources requested have 

been exhausted.

3. For billing and reimbursement, or other correspondence, the designated official for the United 

States will be the Manager, NICC, and for New Zealand, the designated official will be the 

Chairman of FFMG or his/her delegate.

4. To minimize delays at points of entry for Customs and Immigration clearances, NICC or 

FFMG will, 24 hours prior to mobilization, supply to customs at the Point of Entry (PoE) all 

transport and arrival information, in the forms specified, containing but not limited to the 

following details:

Personnel: The full name, country of citizenship, date and country of birth, personal 

identification number (e.g. Social Security Number), passport number, 

home base and departure point.

Equipment: The item, quantity and serial numbers, carrier and bill of lading number, 

country of manufacture.

5. Customs Declaration forms will be completed for presentation to customs at the PoE.

B. Personnel

1. Reimbursement for personnel expenditures incurred while performing services under the Plan 

will be on the following basis:

(a) The United States sending wildfire suppression resources to New Zealand:

(1) All United States salary costs to include overtime and relevant allowances 

submitted for payment will be reimbursed by the New Zealand Participating 

Agency in accordance with salary schedules in existence within the United States.

(2) The costs of travel, lodging, meals and other expenses normally approved by 

the United States, will be reimbursed by the New Zealand Participating Agency 

when not provided by the New Zealand Participating Agency.

(3) Travel costs (airline tickets, and local transportation) may be billed separately 
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to the New Zealand Participating Agency.

(4) Upon the production of receipts the cost of travel, lodging, meals, vehicle

rentals, communication equipment, and other approved expenditures shall be 

reimbursed when the New Zealand Participating Agency cannot provide these 

services through their procurement methods. Lodging and meals will be

reimbursed at the rate provided for in the United States travel regulations.

 (5) New Zealand Participating Agencies will pay for all immediate medical 

treatment and any associated costs resulting from an injury incurred in the course 

of firefighting duties whilst on assignment.

(b) New Zealand Participating Agencies sending wildfire suppression resources to the 

United States:

(1) All New Zealand Participating Agency salary costs including overtime and 

any other relevant allowances submitted for payment by the New Zealand

Participating Agencies will be reimbursed by the United States in accordance with 

salary schedules and/or union Zealand Participating Agencies.

(2) At the time of the request for assistance, the New Zealand Participating 

Agencies may be reimbursed at a daily flat rate agreed to by the New Zealand 

Participating Agencies and the United States that is established and documented 

prior to the mobilization of wildfire suppression personnel by the New Zealand 

Participating Agencies. The daily rate is in lieu of itemized salary costs, overtime 

and relevant allowances for wildfire suppression personnel of New Zealand 

Participating Agencies. 

(3) The costs of travel, lodging, meals and other expenses normally covered by 

the New Zealand Participating Agencies, will be reimbursed by the United States 

when not provided by the United States.

 (4) Travel costs (airline tickets, and local transportation) may be billed

separately to the United States.

 (5) Upon the production of receipts the cost of travel, lodging, meals, vehicle 

rentals, communication equipment, and other approved expenditures shall be 

reimbursed when the United States cannot provide these services through their 

procurement methods. Lodging and meals will be reimbursed at the rate provided 

for in the Sending Participants travel regulations.

(6) The United States pay for all immediate medical treatment and any 

associated costs resulting from an injury incurred in the course of firefighting 

duties whilst on assignment.

2. The Receiving Participant will detail any specialized expertise required for fire suppression or 

fire management assignments.

3. Prior to mobilization, the Participating Agencies either sending or receiving wildfire 

suppression resources will agree to equivalent standards, training, fitness levels, and 

experience required for each position included in a request.

4. The United States National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Qualifications Handbook 

(310-1) will be used as the basis for establishing equivalent qualifications. For any request for 

a position not included in the NWCG 310-1, the Receiving Participant will send

documentation outlining the major requirements of the position requested. NOTE: Because 

of limitations of delegating authorities within the U.S. Government, the positions of Incident 

and Deputy Incident Commander, Area and Deputy Area Commander will not be filled by 

New Zealand Participating Agencies personnel under this Annual Operating Plan.

5. All Participating Agencies under the Plan assigning wildfire suppression personnel to resource 
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requests will certify that the personnel assigned will meet the requirements of the position 

ordered.

6. Sending Participant personnel will receive an adequate orientation session from their 

Participating Agency prior to deployment and another briefing from the Receiving Participant 

upon arrival. The latter will include a summary of the Receiving Participants operating 

guidelines. Prior to demobilization, the Receiving Participant will debrief Sending Participant 

personnel.

7. The Sending Participant will provide all of the safety equipment required to meet its

regulations. Should additional equipment be required by the Receiving Participant the

equipment will be supplied at the expense of the Receiving Participant.

8. The Sending Participant and the Receiving Participant will provide for adequate liaison for the 

duration of the assistance. In making a request for wildfire suppression resources, the

Receiving Participant will allow for the inclusion of a Team Leader, which the Sending 

Participant shall provide for the full duration of the period of assistance. The Team Leader 

supplied by the Sending Participant shall be responsible for:

(a) Operational liaison and coordination functions as required by the Receiving 

Participant;

(b) Health, safety, welfare and commissary needs of Sending Participant’s

personnel during non-operational periods of the deployment and

(c) Liaison and public relations coordination functions for the Sending 

Participant

9. Length of deployment, rest and rotation for personnel shall be identified prior to the

commencement of the deployment to the Sending Participant. The Sending Participant shall 

adhere to rest, rotation, and length of deployment policies of the Receiving Participant 

(providing they do not conflict with the Sending Participant’s policies and procedures in which 

case the Sending Participant’s policies and procedures shall prevail).

10. All Sending Participant personnel shall carry with them two examples of identification (at 

least one of which must be photographic identification).

11. Any criminal conviction may prohibit mobilization to the Receiving Participant’s country. If 

an individual has been convicted of minor criminal offences, the individual may, at the 

discretion of the Receiving Participant, be required to undergo an interview process with the 

Receiving Participant’s immigration office to determine whether the individual may be 

mobilized. All costs associated with the process will be borne by the individual or the Sending 

Participant. The Receiving Participant retains the right to refuse entry to any individual from 

the Sending Participant whom the Receiving Participant deems undesirable.

Nothing in this clause derogates from any powers of the U.S. or New Zealand customs and 

immigration authorities to refuse entry by any person to either country under relevant 

legislation.

12. Prescription drugs must remain in their original labeled container or be accompanied by a 

prescription.

13. Personal cargo weight for incident deployment shall be a total of 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), which 

includes a personal or deployment pack of 45 lbs. (20.4 kg) and a line pack of 20 lbs. (9.1 kg). 

Additional cargo must be identified and approved by the Sending Participant and the

Receiving Participant.

C. Equipment and Supplies

1. Equipment provided to the Sending Participant by the Receiving Participant remains the 

property of the Receiving Participant.
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2. Where considered necessary by the Sending Participant, specialized equipment may be

accompanied by trained technicians and/or operators to ensure safe and efficient set up and 

operation of the equipment. All salary costs including overtime, and any other relevant 

allowances submitted for payment by the Sending Participant will be reimbursed by the 

Receiving Participant in accordance with salary schedules and/or union contracts in existence 

within the Sending Participant Agencies. 

3. It is recommended that all equipment be registered with the respective Sending Participant’s 

customs authority prior to mobilization.

4. The cost of equipment refurbishing to the Sending Participant’s specification is reimbursable 

by the Receiving Participant unless the Sending Participant agrees that the Receiving

Participant will perform the work.

5. All transportation costs of equipment belonging to the Sending Participant will be reimbursed 

by the Receiving Participant.

D. Recall

The recall of resources from the Receiving Participant shall be made with a minimum of 24 hours 

notice. Recall will be in accordance with the procedures for requesting resources.

E. Personal Injury, Death, Damage to or Loss of Property, and Insurance Coverage

1. (a) All employees, contractors, sub-contractors or agents of the Sending Participant sent to 

provide wildfire assistance to the Receiving Participant pursuant to the Plan are, for the 

purposes of tort liability only, considered to be employees and agents of the Receiving 

Participant. The only remedies for acts or omissions committed while fighting fires 

shall be those provided under the laws of the jurisdiction in which assistance is provided 

to the Receiving Participant and those remedies shall be exclusive remedies for any 

claim in tort arising out of fighting fires in a foreign country. Neither the Sending 

Participant nor any personnel sent by it to provide wildfire assistance to the Receiving 

Participant or any organization associated with such personnel shall be subject to any 

action in tort pertaining to or arising out of fighting fires.

(b) The Receiving Participant agrees to assume any and all liability for the tortuous acts or 

omissions of personnel sent to provide wildfire assistance to the Receiving Participant 

pursuant to the Plan including liability for all loss and damage suffered by any person as 

a result of such acts or omissions. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the 

Receiving Participant's assumption of such liability extends to the payment of any 

damages or other amounts awarded, whether by a court or other person or body, to any 

person who has suffered or claims to have suffered loss and damage as a result of such 

acts or omissions, any amount paid or payable to such claimant in settlement of the 

claim, and all costs incurred in relation to the claim.

(c) In the event that the Sending Participant or any personnel sent by it to provide wildfire 

assistance to the Receiving Participant are the subject of any claim by any person 

arising out of tortuous acts or omissions committed or alleged to have been committed 

by them in the course of providing such assistance, the Receiving Participant will 

undertake at its cost the defense of such claim on behalf of the Sending Participant or its 

personnel, provided always that the Receiving Participant retains the right to

compromise or settle any such claim on behalf of the Sending Participant or its

personnel as in its sole discretion the Receiving Participant sees fit.

2. Subject to clause 1 of this Part, each Participant waives any claims against the other 

Participant and of each component of that Participant for compensation for loss, damage, 

personal injury, or death occurring as a consequence of the performance of activities 

undertaken pursuant to the Plan.

3. (a) The U.S. Departments of Interior and Agriculture, self-insure employees of the United 
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States Government while on official work assignments and on official travel status. 

Therefore, employees of the U.S. Government will not require additional insurance 

coverage under the Plan for activities conducted on behalf of a New Zealand 

Participating Agency.

(b) Prior to personnel of any New Zealand Participating Agency being deployed to the 

United States, New Zealand Participating Agencies will ensure that appropriate

personal injury and death insurance coverage is in place for each of their personnel 

deployed in response to United States wildfire suppression resources requests. 

Additional personal injury and death insurance costs necessarily incurred by New 

Zealand Participating Agencies by reason of their deployment will be reimbursed by the 

United States.

F. Billing and payment

Billing procedures for emergency fire suppression assignments are as follows:

1. The billing and payment requests should be submitted directly to the designated official of the 

Receiving Participant as identified in IV.A.3.

2. Invoices for goods and services will be paid in the Receiving Participant’s currency.

3. All interest charges will be forgiven for over-due accounts on Government-to-Government 

invoices provided payment is made within 6 months of the last date of the billing document 

being received by the Receiving Participant.

4. Billing will include the following:

(a) Cover letter with reference to specific resource request information;

(b) An original itemized invoice.

5. The Sending Participant will include backup documentation summarizing listing of salary, 

supplies, travel, and equipment with dates, hours, and crew, equipment, or aircraft type. This 

will not be required for flat rate billing as provided in IV.B.1(b)(2), except for all travel, 

supplies and equipment expenses incurred by the Sending Participant. 

G. Situation Reporting

The NICC Manager and the FFMG Chairman or his delegate will exchange daily situation reports 

throughout the period of the deployment of New Zealand or U.S. Participating Agency personnel. 

The report should include information on activities undertaken by deployed personnel, fire 

situations, problems encountered, and achievements. Monitoring and evaluating the changing 

conditions associated with the emergency will be the responsibility of the Receiving Participant.

H. Review, Amendment and Termination

1. The Plan shall be reviewed annually on or before 15 May by the Participating Agencies and 

updated and renewed as may be agreed between the Participating Agencies.

2. Any Participating Agency may terminate its participation in the Plan upon the expiration of 

reasonable notice in writing given to each other Participating Agency, such notice to be not 

less than three months.

I. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

1. Subject to clause 2 of this part, the Plan shall be governed by the laws of the United States of 

America.

2. Where wildfire suppression assistance is provided to a Receiving Participant pursuant to the 

Plan, all matters concerning the interpretation or enforcement of the Plan, and all questions, 

disputes or claims of whatever nature, arising out of or in relation to the provision of such 

assistance will be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Receiving Participant 
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receives such assistance. Each Participant submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of courts 

exercising jurisdiction in that place and waives any right it might have to claim that those 

courts are an inconvenient forum.

J. Counterparts

The Plan may consist of a number of counterparts each of which when executed shall be an original 

and all counterparts together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

Participating Agencies 

FOR NEW ZEALAND:

/s/ Murray Dudfield

National Rural Fire Officer

for the Commonwealth of New Zealand

Date: 8/06/02

FOR THE UNITED STATES:

/s/ Alice Forbes /s/ Larry Hamilton

Assistant Director Director

Wildland Fire Operations Office of Fire and Aviation

US Forest Service - NIFC Bureau of Land Management - NIFC

Date: 8/05/02 Date: 8/05/02

/s/ Sue Vap /s/ Jim Stires

Fire Director Fire Director

National Park Service - NIFC Bureau of Indian Affairs - NIFC

Date: 8/05/02 Date: 8/05/02

/s/ Roger Spaulding /s/ Victoria E. Majors

Fire Director Administrative Officer

Fish and Wildlife Service - NIFC US Forest Service - NIFC

Date: 8/05/02 Date: 8/05/02

/s/ Richard Harter

Contracting Officer

Office of Fire and Aviation

Bureau of Land Management - NIFC

Date: 8/05/02
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41.7 MEXICO AGREEMENT

WILDFIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

AND

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

AND

THE SECRETARIAT OF ENVIRONMENT,

NATURAL RESOURCES, AND FISHERIES

OF THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES FOR THE COMMON BORDER

The Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior of the United States of America, on the one hand, 

and the Secretariat of Environment, Natural Resources, and Fisheries of the United Mexican States, on the other hand 

(hereinafter referred to as the Parties);

CONSIDERING that many of the land areas along the approximately 3,200 kilometer (2,000 miles) United StatesMexico border are located such that wildfires in one country may become a threat to the resources of the other country; 

and

RECOGNIZING that it is desirable and in the public interest to provide for coordinated action between both countries 

to facilitate effective use of wildfire protection resources to suppress wildfires on both sides of the border;

HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE I

Purpose

The purpose of this Agreement is to enable wildfire protection resources originating in the territory of one country to 

cross the United States-Mexico border in order to suppress wildfires on the other side of the border within the zone of 

mutual assistance in appropriate circumstances.

The purpose of this Agreement is further to give authority for Parties to cooperate on other fire management activities 

outside the zone of mutual assistance.

ARTICLE II

Definitions

For the purpose of this Agreement:

1. “Wildfire” means a fire that occurs in a “wildland” area, such as a range or forest, in which development is 

essentially non-existent except for roads, railroads, power lines, and similar transportation facilities, and structures, 

which if these exist, are widely scattered and are used primarily for recreation or agricultural purposes.

2. “Wildfire protection resources” means personnel, supplies, equipment, aircraft, vehicles, vessels, radios and 

specialized machinery or other resources, whether owned or contracted, that are intended for wildfire suppression or the 

transport of wildfire suppression equipment or personnel.

3. “Zone of mutual assistance” means the area of up to 16 kilometers (10 miles) on each side of the United StatesMexico border.

4. “Receiving Party” means the Party receiving wildfire protection resources.
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4. “Sending Party” means the party furnishing wildfire protection resources.

ARTICLE III

Obligations

1. Each Party shall immediately consider the request of the other Party, whether a Receiving Party or a Sending Party, 

for cross-border movement of wildfire protection resources within the zone of mutual assistance, and, to the fullest 

extent practicable, promptly approve such request.

2. The Parties shall ensure that annual operating plans are generated in accordance with Article VII.

3. Each Party may obt ain, as appropriate, the participation of its state, regional, local, private or tribal fire 

organizations in the implementation of this Agreement, subject to its national laws and regulations.

ARTICLE IV

Reimbursement

Each Party shall assume all of its costs and expenses of furnishing wildland fire protection resources, including costs 

for lost or damaged wildfire protection resources, according to the performance of this Agreement, unless otherwise 

agreed by the Parties.

ARTICLE V

Cross-Waiver of Claims

1. Each Party hereby waives its claims against the other Party for compensation for loss, damage, personal injury, or 

death occurring as a consequence of the performance of this Agreement.

2. Each Party shall, by contract or otherwise, extend the cross-waiver of liability set forth in paragraph 1 above to any 

contractors or subcontractors or agents or any state, regional, local, private or tribal fire organizations it may designate 

or assign to perform activities under this Agreement.

3. The cross-waiver of liability set forth in paragraph 1 above shall not apply to:

(a) Claims between a Party and its agencies, employees, contractors, subcontractors or agents;

(b) Claims arising from willful misconduct; and

(c) Claims arising from criminal conduct.

ARTICLE VI

Entry of Personnel and Equipment

The Parties are committed to work together, with the involved agencies of their respective governments, to process 

appropriate legal documentation, within the applicable laws and regulations of both countries, and to otherwise 

facilitate entry to and exit from its territory of all personnel engaged in wildfire protection pursuant to this Agreement. 

Also, each Party shall undertake all reasonable steps and use its best efforts, within applicable laws and regulations of 

both countries, to facilitate the admission of all supplies, equipment, aircraft, vehicles, specialized machinery, or other 

equipment whether owned or contracted, that are used or intended for use in wildfire suppression or transport of 

wildfire suppression equipment or personnel pursuant to this Agreement without entry fees and without payment of any 

duties or taxes imposed by reason of importation.

ARTICLE VII

Annual Operating Plans

1. Annual Operating Plans shall be concluded and executed between the Parties.

2. Each Annual Operating Plan shall:

(a) Identify designated points of contact responsible for fire suppression within the applicable subregion 

within the zone of mutual assistance;

(b) Set forth specific criteria for approving requests for wildfire protection resources;
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(c) Develop plans for mobilization of wildfire protection resources on each side of the United States-Mexico 

border;

(d) Establish procedures for efficient and timely communication of relevant information between designated 

points of contact;

(e) Provide for complete and timely reporting and recordkeeping of all wildfire suppression incidents 

occurring in the subregion within the zone of mutual assistance;

(f) Identify the necessary procedures and legal documentation, which are to be completed, with agencies of 

the governments, for the expeditious cross-border movement of wildfire protection resources; 

(g) Specify the conditions and procedures for the reimbursement, as deemed appropriate, of the Sending 

Party for the furnishing of wildfire protection resources; and

(h) Include terms consistent with Article V, a cross-waiver for compensation for loss, damage, personal 

injury, or death occurring in consequence of the performance of this Agreement.

3. The Parties may recommend the development of operating plans for other fire management activities outside the 

zone of mutual assistance, subject to the approval of their respective governments.

4. The Parties shall maintain on file copies of all Annual Operating Plans.

ARTICLE VIII

Status of Personnel

1. Any service performed in furtherance of this Agreement by an employee of a Party shall constitute service 

performed on behalf of that Party.

2. The performance of a service under this Agreement by any employee, contractor, subcontractor or agent of one 

Party shall in no case render such person an employee, contractor, subcontractor or agent of the other Party.

ARTICLE IX

Legal Considerations and Relationship to other Agreements

1. Activities under this Agreement shall be subject to the applicable laws, regulations, and policies of each Party and 

subject to the availability of funds.

2. This Agreement is without prejudice to rights and obligations of the Parties under existing bilateral and multilateral 

agreements.

ARTICLE X

Dispute Settlement

Any differences that arise in the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Agreement or any Annual 

Operating Plan negotiated pursuant hereto, shall be resolved by the Parties by means of negotiations and consultations. 

ARTICLE XI

Final Provisions

1. This Agreement shall enter into force upon signature by the Parties and shall remain in force for five years.

2. This Agreement may only be amended or extended by mutual, written agreement of the Parties, and such agreement 

shall specify the date upon which such amendments shall take effect.

3. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either Party upon six months written notice to the other Party. 

4. The termination of this Agreement shall not affect the implementation of any fire suppression effort being carried 

out under this Agreement at the time when it was in force.
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Signed in Mexico City, this fourth day of June, 1999, in three originals, in the English and Spanish languages, all texts 

being equally authentic.

FOR THE UNITED STATES FOR THE SECRETARIATE OF ENVIRONMENT,

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND FISHERIES OF THE 

UNITED MEXICAN STATES

/s/ Bruce Babbitt /s/ Julia Carabias Lillo

Secretary Secretary

FOR THE UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

/s/ Anne Kennedy

Deputy Under Secretary for Environment

and Natural Resources

Article XI is amended such that the Agreement is extended for an additional ten years, and said 

extension shall take effect on June 4, 2004. All other amendments shall take effect immediately. 

Approving signatures by respective agencies and an Amendment to this Agreement is located on the next 

page.
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AMENDMENT TO THE WILDFIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF 

AGRICULTURE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE 

SECRETARIAT OF ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND 

FISHERIES OF THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES FOR THE COMMON 

BORDER

Pursuant to its Article XI, the Wildfire Protection Agreement between the Department of the Interior and the 

Department of Agriculture of the United States of America and the Secretariat of Environment, Natural Resources, and 

Fisheries of the United Mexican States for the Common Border, signed in Mexico City on June 4, 1999, is hereby 

amended in the following manner:

The title of the Agreement is amended to be The Wildfire Protection Agreement between the Department of 

the Interior and the Department of Agriculture of the United States of America and the Secretariat of Environment and 

Natural Resources and the National Forestry Commission of the United Mexican States for the Common Border.

The Preamble is amended such that the “Parties” to the agreement are the Department of the Interior and the 

Department of Agriculture of the United States of America and the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources 

and the National Forestry Commission of the United Mexican States. 

Article XI is amended such that the Agreement is extended for an additional ten years, and said extension 

shall take effect on June 4, 2004. All other amendments shall take effect immediately.

DONE at Washington, this twelfth day of November 2003, in the English and Spanish languages, both texts 

being equally authentic.

For the United States For the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources

Department of the Interior of the United Mexican States

/s/ Gale S. Norton /s/ Alberto Cardenas

For the United States For the National Forestry 

Department of Agriculture Commission of the United Mexican States

Forest Service

/s/ James R. Moseley /s/ Manuel Reed Segovia
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41.8 MEXICO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR LOCALOPERATING PLANS FOR

THE WIDLFIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN 

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND

THE SECRETARIAT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

OF THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES

FOR THE COMMON BORDER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Purpose

II. Authority

III. General Background

A. Requests Inside Zone of Mutual Assistance

B. Requests Outside Zone of Mutual Assistance

C. Use of Non-Signatory Personnel

IV. Specific Elements of Local Operating Plans 

A. Designated Points of Contact

B. Request Criteria

C. Mobilization 

D. Communications 

E. Reporting and Record Keeping

F. Reimbursement

G. Cross Waiver of Claims

V. Administrative Procedures 

VI. Special Considerations for the Use of Aircraft

VII. Authorization and Amendments

I. PURPOSE

These National Guidelines for Operating Plans provide a template for preparing annual local operating plans per Article 

VII, of the Wildfire Protection Agreement between the Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture of the 

United States of America and the Secretariat of Environment, Natural Resources, and Fisheries (SEMARNAP) of the 

United Mexican States for the Common Border (hereafter referred to as the Agreement). 

The primary intent of this Agreement is to provide cross-border fire suppression support for wildfires in one country 

that may become a threat to the resources of the other country.
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NOTE: Since the original signing of this Agreement in 1999, SEMARNAP has become the Secretariat for 

Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT). Fisheries is now a part of another secretariat within the Mexican 

Government. The implementing organization under SEMARNAT, for this Agreement, will be the National Forestry 

Commission of Mexico (CONAFOR).

These National Guidelines for Local Operating Plans are designed to insure U.S. agencies responsible for wildfire 

management along the U.S. / Mexican border and within the zone of mutual assistance (the area up to10 miles or 16 

kilometers either side of the international border) annually define procedures which describe the operational 

relationships with Mexican agencies responsible for wildfire management within the zone of mutual assistance. 

These guidelines are not intended to address other fire management activities which may be undertaken by U.S. 

agencies under Article I, paragraph 2 or identified in Article VII paragraph 3 of the Agreement.

II. AUTHORITY

The Agreement was concluded by an exchange of signatures on June 4, 1999, and by the exchange of signatures 

amending this Agreement on November 12, 2003. These National Guidelines for Local Operating Plans are prepared 

in accordance with Article VII of the Agreement.

III. GENERAL BACKGROUND

Local Operating Plans (LOPs) should first and foremost be based on procedures that insure safe operations for all 

firefighters and the public. 

LOPs will be prepared, pursuant to Article VI of the Agreement, in consultation with the local office of the Department 

of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection.

LOPs will be reviewed and approved by the Southwest Area Coordination Center, the Southern Area Coordination 

Center, and the Southern California Area Coordination Center as appropriate. These three Geographic Area 

Coordination Centers will in turn incorporate these LOPs into their Geographical Area Mobilization Guides.

Upon completion of the LOPs, the Geographical Area Coordination Centers will share their plans with the appropriate 

Mexican officials. The National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) will share all the LOPs with the CONAFOR 

national office. 

A. Requests Inside the Zone of Mutual Assistance

Requests to cross into the Zone of Mutual Assistance within Mexico to suppress wildfires identified to be a 

threat to U.S. resources will be channeled to the appropriate authorized Mexican official for approval per 

LOPs. The request to enter Mexico will be communicated to CONAFOR through the procedures outlined 

above.

Requests for assistance from CONAFOR for fires that CONAFOR has identified as potential threats to U.S. 

resources will follow similar procedures as outlined above. 

Requests from Mexico for assistance within the Zone of Mutual Assistance for fires which are not a threat to 

U.S. resources will be forwarded to authorized officials within the local zone or Geographic Area 

Coordination Center for a determination of the action to be taken on the request.

When there is competition for fire fighting resources between wildfires within a zone or its Geographic Area, 

and for fire fighting resources within the Zone of Mutual Assistance inside Mexico, the Geographic Area 

Multi-Agency Coordinating Group will establish priorities.

When there is competition for fire fighting resources between Geographic Areas and for fires within the Zone 

of Mutual Assistance, the National Multi-Agency Coordination Group (National MAC Group) at the National 

Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) will establish geographic priorities. 

The standard criteria to be used in establishing priorities for any of the above circumstances are:

- Imminent threats to human life
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- Threats to U.S. property and resource values

- Social/political and economic concerns

The following questions will help guide the Geographical Area and the National MAC Group’s decisions:

- Is the wildfire an immediate threat to lives within the Zone of Mutual Assistance?

- Is the wildfire an immediate threat to U.S. property and/or resources?

- Will the cross border mobilization adversely affect the agencies ability to respond to a 

domestic incident/emergency?

- Will the wildfire assignment involve significant health and safety threats to U.S. personnel?

- Will large numbers of firefighting resources be requested for a long duration assignment?

B. Requests Outside the Zone of Mutual Assistance

Requests from CONAFOR or a designated authority within Mexico, for the commitment of U.S. wildfire 

suppression resources outside the zone of mutual assistance will be forwarded from the local zone dispatch 

receiving the request through the Geographical Area Coordinating Center (GACC) to the Manager of the 

National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC). The NICC Manager will notify the National MAC Group 

and the Forest Service’s Disaster Assistance Support Program (DASP) of the request. DASP will notify the 

U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). OFDA will 

coordinate the request with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. The U.S. Embassy will work directly with the 

Mexican Government to determine if the use of U.S. wildfire suppression resources is warranted. If the U.S. 

Embassy authorizes consideration of the request, the National MAC Group will decide if there is sufficient 

fire fighting resources to meet the U.S. requirements as well as the Mexican request, using normal 

prioritization criteria as when there is competition for resources between geographic areas and within the 

Zone of Mutual Assistance inside Mexico. 

U.S. requirements for assistance from Mexico outside of the Zone of Mutual Assistance will be forwarded to 

the NICC Manager at the National Interagency Fire Center. The NICC Manager will work with the National 

MAC Group to decide if such a request will be approved. If approved, the NICC Manager will coordinate 

the request for assistance through CONAFOR’s national office.

C. Use of Non-Signatory Agency Personnel

The Agreement, for which these local operating plans are written, is between SEMARNAT/CONAFOR, a 

federal agency within Mexico, and the Departments of Agriculture and Interior. This Agreement is subject to 

federal laws and regulations and therefore State, local, or private wildfire suppression resources may not be 

used to implement this Agreement. This is due to the fact that master agreements between States and the 

Forest Service’s State and Private Forestry Office, are not valid for fighting fire outside the U.S. (see 

Agreement Article III. 2.)

IV SPECIFIC ELEMENTS OF LOCAL OPERATING PLANS

A. Designated Points of Contact

LOPs will include appropriate points of contact along that portion of the Zone of Mutual Assistance that 

borders Mexico. Those points of contact should include but are not limited to:

- U.S. Customs and Border Protection

- Equivalent Government of Mexico offices along the border

- CONAFOR offices within Mexico

- State, municipal, non-federal offices or involved agencies within Mexico
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B. Request Criteria

LOPs will identify the specific criteria and procedures for receiving, evaluating, and approving requests for 

wildfire protection resources and for requesting resources from Mexico. These criteria and procedures must 

be consistent with III. A and B. of these guidelines.

LOPs will identify what briefing material and which agencies will develop and be prepared to present 

adequate briefing sessions prior to deployment of personnel to fires within the Zone of Mutual Assistance in 

Mexico. LOPs will also identify a debriefing process prior to demobilization of personnel. 

LOPs will define how U.S. agencies assigning personnel to fires within the Zone of Mutual Assistance will 

certify that the personnel assigned to meet the requirements of the positions they are filling. 

LOPs will state that all U.S. wildfire suppression personnel assigned to fires in Mexico within the Zone of 

Mutual Assistance will wear and carry standard fireline/aircraft personal protective equipment as directed by 

U.S. fireline safety standards and regulations. 

C. Mobilization

LOPs will include mobilization procedures and timeframes for sending and receiving resources. The 

procedures will include the necessary requirements and legal documentation which must be completed by 

agencies of both governments in order to expedite cross-border movement of people, equipment, supplies, 

and aircraft.

D. Communications

LOPs will include communications procedures for air to air and air to ground, and ground to ground for all 

agencies and resources involved in supporting cross border activities. These procedures will involve but not 

be limited to the offices and agencies listed in IV. A.

E. Reporting and Record Keeping

Any cross border deployment of resources within the Zone of Mutual Assistance must be reported as an 

incident using the normal reporting formats and procedures. The chief of party for the deployed resources 

should submit information equivalent to an ICS-209 to the dispatching office. The Zone Office will then 

submit the information through the normal coordination system reporting channels. Local zone dispatches 

will also exchange this information with CONAFOR or authorized counterparts in Mexico during periods of 

resource exchanges.

After incident actions are complete, local zone dispatches will exchange fire reports with the 

appropriate CONAFOR or authorized office for actions taken within the Zone of Mutual

Assistance.

F. Reimbursement

Unless otherwise identified in LOPs, the conditions and procedures for reimbursement will follow 

Article IV of the Agreement. 

G. Cross Waiver of Claims

LOPs must have cross waiver terms consistent with Article V of the Agreement

V. Administrative Procedures 

LOPs should be reviewed yearly and updated as needed. LOPs should be on file at the local/zone coordination center 

and the Geographic Area Coordination Center. 

The signatories for the LOPs should be those Federal agencies of the Department of the Interior and the Department of 

Agriculture with direct wildfire management authority or support responsibilities along that portion of the border 

covered by the operating plans.
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VI. Special Considerations for the Use of Aircraft

LOPs will include procedures stating that aircraft under contract to the U.S. Forest Service and/or Office of Aircraft 

Services assigned to fires in the Zone of Mutual Assistance will respond under the following guidelines:

- All aircraft operations will be conducted under appropriate Forest Service and/or Office of Aircraft Service 

(OAS) or agency contract regulations.

- Air tankers will operate under the supervision of a qualified Air Suppression Module 1 and/or Air Tactical 

Group Supervisor.

- All aircraft sent to fires within the Mexican Zone of Mutual Assistance will meet the CONAFOR 

specifications for standards and pilot qualifications, and at the discretion of CONAFOR, will be inspected 

prior to being deployed into Mexico.

- Suppression aircraft may include restricted category aircraft. At the time of dispatch, permission must be 

received from CONAFOR prior to airspace entry.

- All U.S. contract or agency aircraft will operate from facilities within the U.S. Landings (other than 

emergencies and to pick up and drop off U.S. sending agency personnel) are not authorized within the Zone 

of Mutual Assistance.

- All aircraft will follow normal U.S. Customs re-entry procedures.

- Only air tankers identified by U.S. Forest Service Office of Fire and Aviation and approved by 

CONAFOR will be allowed to support fires within the Zone of Mutual Assistance.

- For requests from Mexico for the use of aviation resources outside the Zone of Mutual Assistance, the 

same procedures as outlined in Section III. B. of these National Guidelines for Local Operating Plans will be 

used.

- Aircraft investigation procedures will be coordinated with the appropriate Mexican agencies involved at 

the time of the incident/accident. 

VII. Authorization and Amendments

The authorizing officials for these National Guidelines for Local Operating Plans are the members of the 

National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group through their signatures in the National Interagency Mobilization 

Guide. These guidelines may be amended at any time with the concurrence of participating agencies. 

CONAFOR and NIFC will be responsible for providing each other the names of the U.S. and Mexican 

authorizing officials by January 15 each year.
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42 INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS

42.1

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN

THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

AND

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE INTERIOR

I. PURPOSE

This Memorandum of Understanding establishes general guidelines concerning the furnishing of assistance by 

Department of Defense (DOD) components at the request of Boise Interagency Fire Center (BIFC) (A Federal 

interagency fire coordination center under control of the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior) in forest 

and grassland fire emergencies occurring within the continental United States (48 contiguous states).

II. RESPONSIBILITIES

 A. This Memorandum of Understanding does not supersede or modify the existing mutual aid agreement

procedures between individual military installations and States. The Forest Service (FS), Department of 

Agriculture, has statutory responsibility for protection of the National Forests from damage by wildfire 

and for cooperation with the States in the protection of forest and watershed lands from fire. FS at BIFC 

will provide national coordination and logistical support for interregional fire control action.

 B. Agencies of the Department of the Interior [Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service

(NPS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)] have statutory 

responsibility for the protection of land under their respective administration from damage by wildfire. 

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at BIFC provides logistical support to the initial attack 

capabilities of its Districts including coordination of fire control efforts in the twelve; Alaska, Arizona, 

California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, Washington; 

Western States. BLM at BIFC also provides logistical support in fire control to the National Park 

Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

 C. When military assistance is furnished to BIFC in fire emergencies, such assistance will be deemed to 

have been furnished pursuant to section 601 of the Economy Act of 1932, as amended (31 U.S.C. 686).

D. The BIFC is responsible for providing national coordination and logistical support for Federal

interagency fire control actions.

1. BIFC is staffed by Federal interagency personnel whose facilities are collectively combined to 

carry out their parent Department's fire responsibilities and who collaborate and cooperate in the 

solution of fire problems of mutual concern.

2. BIFC will act as liaison between Federal and, when requested, State agencies as regards their 

requirements for military assistance in suppressing forest or grassland fires.

3. BIFC shall establish and maintain contact with each CONUS Army headquarters to develop 

local procedures and to maintain information on military capabilities for emergency assistance.

E. As outlined in DOD Directive 3025.1, the Secretary of the Army has been designated DOD Executive

Agent for military support in disasters within the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of 

Puerto Rico, U.S. possessions and territories, or any political subdivision thereof. The Secretary enters 

into this Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Department of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and 

DOD agencies, referred to hereafter as DOD Components, which may be requested to provide disaster 

assistance to Federal agencies and States through the BIFC.

 F. The Federal Disaster Assistance Administration (FDAA), Department of Housing and Urban
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Development, is responsible for coordination all Federal disaster assistance provided under the authority 

of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (PL 93-288) and Executive Order 11795, 11 July 1974, (hereinafter 

referred to as the Act).

III. POLICY

It is the policy of the DOD to provide emergency assistance to Federal agencies in the form of personnel, 

equipment, supplies, or fire protection services in cases where a forest or grassland fire emergency is beyond 

the capabilities of the resources available. There are two situations in which the DOD, consistent with Defense 

priorities, will provide such assistance:

A. At the Request of the BIFC - When, in the determination of the BIFC, military assistance is required and 

justified in order to suppress wildfire. This includes requests for assistance for fires on Federal property 

as well as fires on State or private lands. Requests will include a statement to the effect that all available 

or suitable civilian resources have been committed and that requested support is not in competition with 

private enterprise.

B. Pursuant to the Act - When a forest or grassland fire on State or private land is declared a major disaster 

or a determination for emergency assistance is made by the President and the required military support is 

requested by the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) or FDAA Regional Director. The Act is not 

normally invoked for incidents or related incidents occurring on Federal property.

IV. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES AND FUNDING

A. The procedures set forth below will be followed when assistance is rendered under circumstances other 

than the Act.

 

 1. All requests for forest or grassland fire assistance from Federal and State agencies should be 

submitted through the BIFC. BIFC will then submit the requests to the commander of the appropriate 

CONUS Army. However, when a fire emergency is so serious that adherence to normal request channels 

would significantly endanger life or result in great loss of property, Federal or State agencies may make 

requests for assistance directly to the commander of the nearest military installation. As soon as the 

situation permits, the BIFC will be notified and normal procedures established by the requesting agency.

 2. Upon receipt of a request for assistance from the BIFC the CONUS Army Commander will 

provide the required support from either Army assets or from other DOD component assets, as required. 

Normal DOD disaster relief procedures will be followed and every effort will be made to expedite the 

provision of the requested support.

 3. The Departments of Agriculture (FS) and the Interior (BLM, NPS, BIA, and FWS) will promptly 

reimburse the DOD for all costs incurred in furnishing the requested assistance as are in addition to the 

normal operating expenses of the personnel, equipment and resources involved without requirements of 

audit (see 31 U.S.C. 686 (a)0. Such costs will include additional personal services of military and civilian 

employees, travel and per diem expenses for military and civilian personnel, and other expenses to 

include transportation of supplies, materials, and equipment furnished and not returned or damaged 

beyond economical repair; and costs of repairing or reconditioning non-consumable items returned.

 4. Each request submitted by BIFC will carry an appropriate identifying number (Fire Order 

Number), which will be utilized by the CONUS Army furnishing the assistance to maintain an accurate 

record of all expenses incurred in fulfilling that request. Billings attributable to each fire order will be 

submitted on Standard Form 1080, Voucher for Transfer Between Appropriation and/or Funds.

 5. Billings by DOD components for the cost of assistance furnished will be forwarded by the 

CONUS Army to BIFC for distribution to the agency responsible for reimbursement. Primary 

responsibility for reimbursement rests with the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior. Payments, 

however, will be made directly to the appropriate CONUS Army, with a copy of the payment voucher or 

other suitable document being furnished to BIFC to indicate that payment has been made.

 6. Charges for personal services, materials, and/or equipment furnished will be governed by 

applicable DOD directives and implementing regulations.
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 7. Charges will be made for costs incurred in withdrawing materials and equipment from and

returning them to, depot stock. Damages to equipment will be charged on the basis of costs of repairing 

or reconditioning the equipment and placing it in as good a condition as when loaned. The DOD 

components concerned will furnish all needed repair material and perform all necessary repair and 

maintenance work. Charges for equipment destroyed will be on the basis of current replacement costs for 

an item in a condition similar to that immediately prior to destruction (30 Comptroller General 295 and 

Comptroller General B146588, 8/29/61).

 8. In the event that the actual costs of furnishing requested assistance significantly differ from the 

standard costs or rates of charge specified in appropriate directives described in IV.A.6., above, it is 

mutually agreed that appropriate adjustments of charges will be made on the basis of actual costs. It is 

further agreed that where the extent of assistance provided requires an increase in the overall operation 

costs of the military agency involved, reimbursement will also cover these relevant increases in costs. 

Due consideration shall be given to the unusual costs involved in the expeditious transport of personnel, 

supplies, and equipment necessitated by emergency conditions (e.g., airlift, airdrop, ship-to-shore, float-in 

operations, etc.) and claims for the costs of such emergency operations shall be deemed valid and to 

constitute proper claims for reimbursement.

 9. All charges for services or materials as specified above will be accumulated against appropriate 

reimbursable orders and cross-referenced to each Fire Order issued by BIFC. In the interest of

convenience and economy, if the total accumulated charges for any single incident covered by one or 

more Fire Orders does not exceed $100, billing by the respective DOD components concerned will be 

waived.

B. The procedures set forth below will be followed when assistance is rendered pursuant to Public Law 93-

288.

 1. When requesting assistance in connection with fire emergencies for support to State or private 

lands which have been declared "major disasters" or emergencies, the State Officials will submit their 

requests to the FDAA Regional Director/Federal Coordination Officer.

 2. The FDAA Regional Director/Federal Coordination Officer should request military assistance 

from the appropriate CONUS Army commander in accordance with existing procedures.

 3. Military assistance will be provided in accordance with the policies and procedures established 

in DOD Directive 3025.1 and other appropriate directives.

 4. Reimbursement to DOD for personnel, supplies, and services furnished will be made by FDAA 

pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 93-288 and the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24, Chapter 

13, Part 2205. This memorandum rescinds June 1971 Memorandum of Understanding between the 

Department of Defense and the Department of Agriculture.

V. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT

Subordinate components of the DOD are authorized to enter into supplemental agreements with BIFC to 

implement provisions of this agreement. All such agreements will be documented on DD Forms 1144; and 

where such agreements involve recurring support, the participating DOD components will process such forms 

to the retail inter-service support data bank in accordance with the applicable provisions of DOD Directive 

4000.19-M.

VI. RESOLUTION OF DISAGREEMENTS

When disputes or unique situations produce stalemates, DOD components and the BIFC will promptly submit 

jointly-signed statements of disagreement to the DOD Executive Agent for resolution.

VII. EFFECTIVE DATE

This memorandum is effective as of the date it is signed below and shall remain in effect until specifically 

rescinded; however, the provisions hereof relative to operational procedures and funding and financial 

procedures shall be reviewed biennially be designated representatives of the respective signatories to determine 
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whether the agreements contained herein should be continued, modified, or terminated.

APPROVED FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

/s/ Earl L. Butz Date 1/10/75

APPROVED FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

/s/ Stanley K. Hathaway Date 6/26/75

APPROVED FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

/s/ Howard H. Calloway Date 4/25/75
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42.2

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY/DOD EXECUTIVE AGENT

AND

BOISE INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

I. PURPOSE

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) established guidelines to be employed for the utilization of 

Department of Defense (DOD) helicopter assets and crew selection in support of the Boise Interagency Fire 

Center (BIFC) in its role of providing national coordination and logistical support for Federal interagency fire 

control actions. It is an interim document to be utilized until the procedures established are incorporated as 

appendices to revisions of the existing MOU between signatories.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The relationship of DOD and BIFC during fire emergencies is described in an MOU between DOD and 

the Department of Agriculture (DOA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI), Appendix B to AR 500-

60. The Secretary of the Army, in his role as the DOD Executive Agent, will provide emergency 

assistance through Commander in Chief, Forces Command (CINCFOR); Commander in Chief, Atlantic 

Command (USCINCLANT); and Commander in Chief, Pacific Command (USCINCPAC); as the

Operating Agents, to suppress wildfire within their respective Areas of Operation.

B. This memorandum is a product of joint operational experience by FORSCOM aviation assets working 

with the DOA Forest Service (USFS) National Aviation Office and the DOI Office of Aircraft Services 

(OAS) on 1988 and 1989 forest fires and is to be used as a guide in the request, provision, and utilization 

of DOD helicopter assets.

III. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

A. BIFC will submit all requests for helicopter support to the proper CONUS Army commander IAW 

existing operational procedures. For the purpose of this MOU the terms Interagency, Agency, BIFC, 

DOA, USFS, and DOI are analogous.

1. Mission type requests will be utilized by BIFC to solicit military helicopter support. Specific 

mission requirements (number of passengers, cargo volume and weight, number of sorties, distances, 

operating altitudes, and the anticipated number of operational helicopters desired) are requested.

2. Upon receipt and analysis of the aviation task/mission, CINCFOR will task organize the aviation 

support package to meet the Interagency requirement contingent upon availability of resources.

3. Military pilots assigned to the aviation support task force will have a minimum of 500 hours of 

Pilot (P) time logged on appropriate Service's Individual Flight Records Certificates to be designated as a 

Pilot-In-Command (PIC) for interagency support missions. Crew selection for aviation support to the 

DOD task force will be at the discretion of the aviation task force command or Defense Coordinating 

Officer (DCO).

B. Interagency Special Use Aviation Missions. Flight crews assigned to perform a Special Use Mission will 

meet military/Service standards for that specific mission. A flight crew member who has experience in a 

mountainous, high density, fire flying environment is desirable on Special Use Missions. The following 

are defined as Interagency Special Use Missions:

1. High altitude/mountain flying operations.

2. Pinnacle and ridge line operations.

3. External sling load operations.
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4. External water bucket operations.

 5. Low level reconnaissance/observation/spotting.

C. Military/Service standards for transportation of passengers, carrying of internal cargo, and transportation 

of external cargo (sling load) operations will be accepted as meeting mission requirements for

interagency use.

1. Military units that have water bucket training as a Special Mission Task for their pilots and who 

have pilots trained, qualified, and current for water bucket operations at the altitudes/environment of the 

fires are sanctioned as meeting mission requirements for Interagency support.

2. Should the DOD Aviation Task Force commander require additional water bucket capability; 

those military assets that do not have water bucket training as an existing Special Mission Task may have 

their Instructor Pilot (IP) trained by an Interagency Instructor Pilot. After certification, current IPs will 

train and qualify military pilots to Interagency standards for water bucket operations. Specialized aircraft 

and crews will not be required to obtain water bucket qualification.

D. The aviation task force/unit commander or his designated representative will review all aspects of

assigned missions/tasks to include crew selection, safety considerations, landing zone selection, etc. Based 

upon this review, the specific mission will be accepted, delayed or declined as appropriate. Safety will not be

compromised.

E. An Interagency Helicopter Manager will be available to each cargo helicopter flight crew and will be 

physically present in the aircraft, as required, to provide liaison between the agency and the military 

operator.

IV. SAFETY

A. Units participating in aviation missions will ensure that operations are conducted in a safe manner in 

accordance with common sense, interagency guidance, unit SOPs, and the appropriate Service Aircrew 

Training Manual. Aviation support of fire fighting operations is not to be considered an emergency or 

combat related scenario; it is an operational, peacetime requirement. Flight safety standards will be 

emphasized to all crew members and will not be compromised.

B. In the event of an incident or accident, the agency will assist the military in securing the site. The 

appropriate Service will conduct the formal accident investigation. Appropriate agencies will provide 

expertise to assist and provide liaison to the military investigation team as required.

V. INDEMNIFICATION

DOD support to BIFC is Federal support between governmental agencies. Agencies of the Federal Government 

are self insured. Insurance issues applicable to Interagency civilian aviation crews do not apply to the military. 

The aviation task force commander certifies that all DOD aviation crew members are properly trained, 

qualified, and current in the mission tasks being performed by the DOD.

VI. RESOLUTION OF DISAGREEMENTS

When disputed or unique situations produce stalemates, the aviation task force commander and agency aviation 

manager, or their agents, on site will attempt to resolve the issue. Unresolved issues will be IAW the existing 

MOU, Para II, A. above.

VII. EFFECTIVE DATE

This memorandum is effective as of the date signed and will remain in effect until specifically amended, 

rescinded, or incorporated in other documents.

VIII. SUMMARY

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) established guidelines to be employed for the utilization of 
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Department of Defense (DOD) helicopter assets and crew selection in support of the Boise Interagency Fire 

Center (BIFC) in its role of providing national coordination and logistical support for Federal interagency fire 

control actions. Original signed documents are on file at DOA, DOI and DA.

APPROVED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE:

/s/ Fred A. Fuchs Date: 9/07/90 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

FIRE AND AVIATION MANAGEMENT

APPROVED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR:

/s/ Robert L. Peterson Date: 9/13/90 

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF AIRCRAFT SERVICES

APPROVED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EXECUTIVE AGENT:

/s/ Susan Livingstone Date: 8/08/90 

ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY

(INSTALLATIONS, LOGISTICS AND ENVIRONMENT)
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42.3

INTERGENCY AGREEMENT FOR FIRE MANAGEMENT

Between the

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

of the

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

and the

FOREST SERVICE

of the

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 BLM AGREEMENT#: 1422RAI03-0001

 BIA AGREEMENT#: AG 2002-K097

 NPS AGREEMENT#: F0001-03-0011

 FWS AGREEMENT#: 93252-3-H-001

 FS AGREEMENT#: 02-IA-11132543-21

I. INTRODUCTION.

Fire management in the nation's wildlands is an on-going concern to the American public and to the land 

management bureaus of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, 

hereafter "agencies." Considerable progress has been made in fire management planning, fire use, and fire 

suppression by all agencies and continued progress can be achieved by concerted cooperation and

coordination among the agencies. Because fire recognizes no boundaries, programs must lead to more 

productive cooperation and efficient operations among these agencies.

II. AUTHORITY.

A Protection Act of 1922 (16 U.S.C. § 594).

 B. Reciprocal Fire Protection Act of May 27, 1955 (69 Stat. 66; 42 U.S.C. § 1856a).

C. Economy Act of June 30, 1932 (47 Stat. 417; 31 U.S.C. § 1535), as amended.

D. Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. § 1702).

E. National Park Service Organic Act of August 1916 (16 U.S.C. § 1).

F. National Wildlife Refuge Administrations Act of June 27, 1998 (16 U.S.C. § 668dd).

 

 G. Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. § 1521).

H. National Indian Forest Resources Management Act of 1990 (25 U.S.C. § 3101).

I. Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-313, 92 Stat, 365 as amended; 16 U.S.C.§ 2101 

(note), 2101-2103, 2103a, 2103b, 2104-2105).

III. OBJECTIVE.

 A. To provide a basis for cooperation among the agencies on all aspects of wildland fire management 

and as authorized in non-fire emergencies.

 B. To facilitate the exchange of personnel, equipment (including aircraft), supplies, services, and funds 
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among the agencies.

IV. PROGRAM COVERAGE.

The agencies agree to cooperate in the full spectrum of wildland fire management activities, and in non-fire 

emergencies as authorized, to achieve land management goals. Cooperative efforts shall be provided for at 

the national, geographical, and local levels to facilitate efficient use of personnel, supplies, equipment, 

training, public education, aviation services, and other resources. Activities may include, but are not limited 

to:

A. Prevention of human-caused wildland fires;

B. Training of personnel to agreed common standards;

C. Preparedness for wildland fire suppression;

D. Suppression of wildland fires;

E. Emergency stabilization and rehabilitation of areas burned by wildland fires, and may include 

 Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) work;

F. Development and exchange of technology and databases;

G. Development and distribution of cost information;

H. Fuels management, including prescribed fires;

I. Identification and establishment of interagency fire management resources;

J. Development of annual local, geographical, and national operating plans;

K. Fire research, administrative/management studies, and technology development;

L. Interagency Joint Fire Science/Research and Management projects; and

M. Rural fire assistance.

V. STATEMENT OF WORK.

 

 A. Agencies will develop mutually beneficial fire management plans, including activities previously 

identified in Section IV.

 B. Agencies will develop cooperative arrangements to cover administrative and jurisdictional

responsibilities that will provide for:

1. Use of closest-forces and total mobility concepts for wildland fire suppression, including 

personnel, equipment, and supplies;

2. Development and use of fire equipment and supply caches compatible with total 

interagency requirements by local, geographical, and national needs;

3. Training to mutually agreeable common standards and curricula; 

4. Mutually acceptable performance qualifications and standards for all fire management 

positions;

5. Mutual assistance for managing wildland fires that are managed for resource benefits; 

and

6. Mutual assistance for conducting hazardous fuels reduction, wildland urban interface 
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treatments, and ecosystem restoration and maintenance using prescribed fire.

C. Agency representative shall coordinate and exchange fire management plans, to include information on 

available personnel, equipment, and supplies as necessary.

D. Agencies will mutually monitor fire suppression equipment and supplies to assure that proper

distribution and quantities are on hand to meet the potential needs.

E. Unless otherwise provided for, an agency is expected to take prompt initial action, with or without 

request, on wildland fires within zones of mutual interest. Where one agency takes initial action in the 

protective unit of the other, the initial acting agency shall continue to fight the fire until relieved by an 

officer of the designated management agency.

F. When wildland fires burn on, or threaten, lands of more than one agency, joint planning will be 

conducted by local officials of the representative agencies to suppress the wildland fire.

VI. BILLING/PAYMENT PROCEDURES.

A. Billing procedures for fire management activities are as follows:

1. Emergency Fire Suppression – Agencies shall not bill for services rendered to the 

signatory agencies of this Agreement, except by mutual agreement when an agency has exhausted all 

other provisions and resources for internally funding suppression activities.

2 Severity – Agencies shall not bill for services rendered pursuant to a Severity Request for 

wildland fire resources made by signatory agencies to this Agreement. “Severity Request” is defined 

as authority to access suppression funds on a case-by-case basis, in addition to preparedness funds, to 

mitigate losses when abnormal fire conditions occur.

3. Fire Management Projects – Agencies may choose to bill one another by mutual

agreement once they have exhausted all other provisions for internally funding mutual assists, as 

provided in A.7, below. (See activities listed in Section IV, Program Coverage).

4. Fire Preparedness – Agencies may choose to bill one another by mutual agreement for 

fire program management and readiness activities paid with wildland fire preparedness funds.

5. Mobilization of State Fire Suppression Resources – The Forest Service will pay costs for 

Interstate assistance incurred by the State providing resources. Intrastate assistance will be paid by 

the receiving Forest Service/Interior agency as provided by local Federal agency/State Agreements.

6. Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation – Agencies shall not bill for fire

rehabilitation planning services rendered by the signatory agencies of this Agreement. Agencies may 

choose to bill one another by mutual agreement for fire rehabilitation implementation.

7. The Interior agencies have agreed to not reimburse one another for services rendered to 

one another under the budget Activity codes for “Hazard Fuels Reduction Operations” and “Wildland 

Urban Interface” except as follows below in paragraphs a. and b. 

a. Each Interior agency will retain reserve funds for these activities at the 

national, state or regional levels that will be used to establish interagency assist accounts. 

Local field units can charge these assist accounts when they render assistance to

neighboring agencies. If an agency exhausts its reserve funds for interagency assistance, 

projected deficiencies will be covered through interagency funding transfers, following 

normal departmental protocols.

b. The Interior agencies agree to use their assist accounts to provide project 

assistance to the Forest Service. The Forest Service agrees to establish comparable 

reserve funds at the regional or National Forest level that can be used to assist Interior 

agencies with Hazard Fuels Reduction and Wildland Urban Interface projects. Interior 

agencies and the Forest Service may seek reimbursement from each other once reserve 

funds have been exhausted and there is no opportunity to use reciprocal services to 
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achieve performance targets.

B. Billing and collection procedures will follow the Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) 

system process.

C. Each agency shall, upon request, forward specific costs information for billings.

D. Indirect administrative surcharges will not be assessed by any signatory agency for preparedness 

activities performed for another agency.

E. Indirect administrative fees of signatory agencies for Fire Research and Development and Joint Fire 

Science Program administrative activities cannot exceed 15 percent for an agency’s internal activities 

and 10 percent for pass-through activities. Fees in excess of these limits must be justified and have 

mutual agreement by the affected parties that are signatory to this Agreement.

VII. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

 A. Each agency shall make direct settlement from its own funds for all liabilities it incurs under this 

Agreement.

B. Parties to this Agreement are not obligated to make expenditures of funds under terms of this 

Agreement unless such funds are appropriated for the purpose by the Congress of the United States, 

or are otherwise legitimately available under the annual Appropriations Acts. If some extraordinary 

emergency or unusual circumstance arises that could not be anticipated and that could involve 

expenditures in excess of available funds for the protection of life or property, the affected agency or 

agencies shall immediately seek supplemental appropriations or permission for reprogramming to 

meet their respective shares of such emergency obligations.

C. This Agreement will take effect on the date of the last signature. The Agreement shall remain in 

effect until September 30, 2008. Any signatory agency may terminate its participation in this 

Agreement by written notice to all other signatories provided that such notice shall be given between 

the dates of October 1 of any year and February 1 of the following year. The termination will become 

effective immediately upon the date of notice. Full credit shall be allowed for each party’s expense 

and all non-cancelable obligations properly incurred up to the effective date of termination. In such 

case, this Agreement will remain in force and effect with respect to the remaining signatory agencies.

D. Amendments and modifications to this Agreement may be initialed by any signatory agency. The 

amendments and modifications shall not take effect until documented and signed by all signatory 

agencies. The Bureau of Land Management is designated as the agency responsible for all 

administrative oversight of amendments and modifications to this Agreement.

E. Financial obligations, as warranted, under this Agreement, to accomplish activities under Section IV, 

must be approved for each agency by the responsible officers at the appropriate level operating within 

their authority, and funding will be obligated by task orders under this Agreement, except under IV.D, 

which will be accomplished through Resource Orders when required.

F. The Reciprocal Fire Protection Act specifically authorized the execution of agreements between 

agencies of the United States, and other agencies and instrumentalities for mutual aid in fire 

protection and other fire management purposes. An Economy Act Determination to support 

reimbursement is not required in these instances. The Economy Act applies when more specific 

authority does not exist, as stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) § 17.500(b).

VIII. TASK ORDERS.

A. Specific projects to be funded and performed under this Agreement shall be identified in separate 

task orders developed among the agencies involved in each project. Task orders will contain the 

following minimum information:

1. Detailed description of services to be performed or supplies to be delivered;
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2. Description of the deliverables;

3. Time period for completion;

4. Target cost/price;

5. Identify responsible project officials for each agency;

6. Payment procedures will follow the Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) 

system process, which includes identification of codes, advance payments or reimbursement; and

7. Task Orders must be signed by authorized personnel with authority to obligate and 

commit 

funds for each agency.

B. Task Orders may be prepared in any format acceptable to the agencies involved in each project.

IX. WAIVER

Each party to this agreement does hereby expressly waive all claims against the other party for compensation 

for any loss, damage, personal injury or death occurring in consequence of the performance of this

Agreement.

X. DURATION; SUPERSEDES PRIOR AGREEMENT

This Agreement is effective on the last date of execution and will remain in effect until September 30, 2008. 

This Agreement supersedes “The Interagency Agreement between the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau 

of Indian Affairs, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, of the United States Department of 

Interior, and the United States Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture” effective February 20, 1997, 

and all amendments and modifications thereto.

/s/ J. M. Hughes for Date: 9/11/02

Kathleen Clarke, Director

Bureau of Land Management

/s/ Richard A. Harter Date: 10/01/02

 Suprv. Contract Officer

Bureau of Land Management, NIFC

/s/ Dale N. Bosworth Date: 9/23/02

Chief

Forest Service

/s/ Terrance Virden Date: 9/24/02

Deputy Commissioner

Bureau of Indian Affairs

/s/ Steve Williams Date: 10/01/02

Director

Fish and Wildlife Service

/s/ Fran P. Mainella Date: 9/30/02

Director

National Park Service
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42.4

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

AND THE

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

1. Background and Policy. Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement (Master Agreement) signed by the 

Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior (the Secretaries), dated February 27, 1990, and Titles 16 USC 1a-6, 43 USC 

1733, 16 USC 7421(b), 25 USC Chapter 30, section 2804 and 16 USC 559d(4), 559d and 559g, it has been determined 

by all parties that the cross-designation of law enforcement officers will increase protection of the natural and cultural 

resources on public lands administered by the Secretaries, and is mutually beneficial, economical, and advantageous to 

the public interest. Accordingly, this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will service as the implementation 

document as directed by the Master Agreement. The Secretaries have determined that is cases where a specific need 

for law enforcement assistance and investigative support has been identified or where a law enforcement emergency or 

a violation in progress exists, it shall be mutually beneficial, economical, and advantageous to the public interest to 

cross designate law enforcement officials within both Departments. In such instances, the procedures set out in this 

MOU shall apply for the cross-designation of authority between agencies.

2. Cross-designation Defined. Cross-designation of law enforcement personnel means the vesting in a law 

enforcement office of one agency the full extent of law enforcement authority of another agency.

3. Scope of Law Enforcement Authority. This Memorandum of Understanding shall authorize the crossdesignation of law enforcement authority of the signatory agencies. Cross-designation of law enforcement officers 

under this MOU may take place across the range of, but may not exceed, each agency's law enforcement 

responsibilities. Nothing in this MOU is intended to expand, limit or in any way restrict the law enforcement 

authorities or any agency. Officers so designated shall have the law enforcement authority of the agency charged with 

administering the lands or territory for which the designation is made and shall be subject to all applicable limitations 

on that authority. This authority shall last until he/she is released from the detail. Requests for cross-designation shall 

be consistent with the requesting agency's internal procedures and subject to the following:

4. Procedures.

A. Investigative Support and Law Enforcement Assistance

(1) Except as provided in paragraphs 2 and 3 below, requests for cross-designation for 

investigative support and law enforcement assistance will be made by the manager-in-charge of 

the requesting unit to the manager-in-charge of the responding unit; e.g., Forest Supervisor to 

Park Superintendent, or Area Director to Regional Forester. This authority may be delegated by 

the manager-in-charge.

(2) The request may be oral, and arrangements for determining reimbursement for

expenses of the responding unit shall be agreed to in advance, on a case-by-case basis, by the 

agencies involved. An oral request will, in all cases, be followed by a written request and shall 

include arrangements for reimbursement of expenses under the Economy Act, 31 USC 1535.

(3) No investigation, surveillance, or covert activity will be conducted independently by 

one agency on the lands administered by another agency without the concurrence of the

manager-in-charge of the land in question, except when directed by a representative of the U.S. 

Attorney General or when authorized by statute.
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(4) Each agency may support another in conducting criminal, civil and administrative 

investigations, as requested. The investigations may be pursuant to laws or regulations 

pertaining only to the requesting agency. When deemed necessary by the participating agencies, 

credentials may be issued to officers of other agencies which are party to this Agreement.

(5) The agencies may loan and share communications equipment, frequencies and other 

law enforcement equipment if such sharing is mutually determined to be necessary to effect 

efficient law enforcement operations and to ensure officer safety.

(6) To the extent allowed by law, the agencies may cooperate in the establishment and 

operation of an interagency communications center. The extent of agency participation and the 

operating procedures of the center will be determined and set forth in a specific agreement.

B. Law Enforcement Emergencies

Any Law Enforcement Officer/Agent of a signatory agency may respond to an emergency request for 

assistance from another signatory agency and shall have the law enforcement authority of the requesting 

agency until the incident is over or the individual is relieved of the authority, unless continued assistance is 

required under the Investigative Support Section of this MOU. Emergency requests may be made officer-toofficer, in person, by radio, telephone, or through incident command systems. Requests should be

communicated to immediate supervisors as soon as possible. For the purpose of this MOU, the term 

"emergency" will mean an immediate threat to persons, property or resources.

C. Violations in Progress

In many instances, such as when signatory agencies occupy neighboring jurisdictions, law enforcement 

personnel may encounter violations in progress on land administered by other signatory agencies. 

Accordingly, pursuant to local written supplemental agreements, a unit's manager-in-charge may authorize 

the Officers/Agents of another agency to take initial action on violations in progress or render assistance on 

such incidents when such actions are in the best interest of the public and/or the government and meet the 

criteria for which this MOU is executed. This authorization shall be in written form and shall detail the 

reasons for the authorization and the names or positions of the law enforcement personnel so designated. 

Appropriate limitations regarding the scope of authority of the designated personnel also must be included in 

this authorization.

D. Applicable to all Cross-designations

(1) In all cases, it shall be requesting agency's responsibility to supervise the exercise of 

authority by the Officers/Agents of the responding agency. It shall also be the requesting 

agency's responsibility to ensure that the Officers/Agents of the responding agencies adhere to 

the requesting agency's authority and standards and are familiar with how that authority and 

standards and are familiar with how that authority is to be exercised.

(2) Reimbursements.

(a) Cross-designation of law enforcement personnel pursuant to this MOU

generally shall be accomplished through reimbursable transactions under the Economy 

Act, 31 USC 1535. The details of all cross-designations shall be recorded in a written 

document maintained by the requesting agency.

(b) Where cross-designation serves as an objective of all parties to the crossdesignation, reimbursement under the Economy Act is not appropriate.

(3) Any agency that is a party to this MOU may decline to provide assistance on a caseby-case basis.

(4) This MOU shall remain in effect indefinitely.

(5) Amendments to this MOU must be in writing and shall become effective upon written 
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approval by all parties. Any agency wishing to terminate participation in the MOU shall provide 

all the signatory agencies with a written letter of their intent signed by the Agency head and 

stating a specific date of termination.

/s/ David Unger /s/ SIGNATURE UNKNOWN

Chief, U.S.D.A. Forest Service Director, National Park Service

Date: 4/05/94 Date: 1/06/93

 

/s/ Jim Baca /s/ Mollie H. Beattie

Director, Bureau of Land Mgmt. Director, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Date: 1/04/94 Date: 3/14/94

/s/ Carol A. Bacon /s/ Daniel Beard

Acting, Deputy Commissioner Commissioner, Bureau of

Indian Affairs Reclamation

Date: 12/28/93 Date: 12/20/93

/s/ SIGNATURE UNKNOWN

Director of Operations

Date: 12/13/93

ADDENDUM

This MOU shall not restrict the investigative activities conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), 

Division of Law Enforcement (Division), within the scope of its existing legislative authority. Unlike other

Department of Interior Bureaus, the jurisdiction and responsibility of the Service's Division encompasses all lands and 

waters of the United States and its territories. The Division utilizes covert techniques to investigate and apprehend 

individuals involved in violations of wildlife law. Many of these covert investigations continue for several months or 

years before completion. For purposes of safety and security, Service investigations, particularly covert operations, 

will be conducted on a need to know basis only.
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42.5

INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE RESPONSE PROCESS

AN OPERATING PLAN FOR USDA FOREST SERVICE

Introduction

 

A 1985 agreement between the U.S. Agency for International Development/Office of U. S. Foreign Disaster Assistance 

(OFDA) and USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service/International Cooperation and Development (FAS/ICD) established 

the Disaster Assistance Support Program (DASP) within the Forest Service's International Programs Staff. DASP 

provides direct support to OFDA in the areas of disaster response, technical assistance, training, preparedness planning 

and operational backing.

The purpose of this operating plan is to define the emergency response process whereby decisions are made and 

individuals and/or equipment and supplies are mobilized to assist OFDA on international disasters. It is important that 

roles and responsibilities are clearly understood so that the right people are informed in a timely manner, ensuring an 

effective, efficient response.

Decision Criteria

 

The decision to support or not support an international disaster emergency assistance request from OFDA will be made 

by the DASP. The following criteria will help guide the extent of the Forest Service involvement in international 

disaster assistance.

1. Is the emergency assignment to a potentially violent or unstable area? Is there adequate 

security?

2. Will the international mobilization adversely affect the Forest Service's ability to respond to a 

domestic emergency?

3. Will the type of disaster involve significant health and safety threats to FS personnel? 

4. Will large numbers of personnel be requested for a long duration?

Decision Process for Fire and Aviation Management Resources

When the emergency assistance requested from DASP through OFDA is for Fire and Aviation Management resources 

(F&AM personnel or NIFC supplies/equipment) the procedure for approval is to contact only one of the following 

individuals in prioritizing order, and to provide that person with a situation report. DASP personnel will make this 

initial contact through the following call list.

1. NICC Coordinator 208-387-5400

2. Alice Forbes 208-387-5605

 3. Dale Dague 202-205-1500 

4. John Schulte 505-842-3252(w) 505-362-7014(c)

NICC will contact others on the list or the WO Duty Officer who will notify the Director F&AM of the request, the 

proposed response and obtain a decision on Fire and Aviation Management involvement.

Deployment Procedures for Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART)

A request for disaster response personnel typically follows the steps below:

1. DASP receives a request from OFDA for specific assistance on a DART or assessment team. 

The decision on the degree of FS participation is made by DASP. (Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry 

decides for F&AM resources).

2. If equipment or supplies are being requested, DASP prepares and provides a situation status 

report that includes a summary of personnel, equipment and/or supplies being requested to F&AM. If the 
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requested items come through NIFC, F&AM transmits the initial request to NIFC.

3. Identification of potential DART members who will be asked to respond to an international 

disaster is accomplished in several ways, depending on the nature of the assignment:

A. Selection of DASP personnel to participate on the assignment.

B. From the disaster responder database roster maintained by DASP. This includes 

identified individuals who have been trained by DASP who have appropriate skills for the 

particular function requested, such as logistics, communications, aerial operations, landslide 

hazards, etc..

C. On a case-by-case basis, DASP may name request an individual from the Regions or 

NIFC based on a roster search, requirements for bilingual skills, prior international or country 

specific experience, or specialized skills or training.

4. Request for personnel is normally accomplished through the Regional Forester or F&AM (for 

F&AM resources).

5. DASP through FS/International Programs starts the official paperwork related to deployment 

(FAS/ICD is the backup mechanism), including preparation of a DASP funded Travel Authorization (AD202) for the employee’s round-trip travel from home unit to the affected country, and sending cables and 

telegrams to foreign field offices for clearances. DASP contacts the employee concerning travel 

arrangements and to work out details related to deployment.

6. DASP contacts International Programs’ travel staff to secure Official Passports for travelers.

7. The base salary cost of an assignment will be negotiated.

8. Authorized and verified overtime on disaster responses will be paid by OFDA through DASP. 

Overtime must specifically be authorized and approved by the DART Team Leader or USAID staff in the 

affected country and the Assistant Director for DASP. The Team Leader approves overtime on time sheets.

9. DASP and/or OFDA will maintain information on the location and status of personnel on 

disaster assignments and pass this information to the home units.

10. Monitoring and evaluating the disaster response and the changing conditions associated with the 

disaster concerning FS involvement is the responsibility of DASP.

11. A briefing in Washington, DC prior to departure will normally be scheduled. A debriefing in 

Washington may also be scheduled as necessary and determined by OFDA or DASP.

12. Reimbursement to the home unit of authorized employee overtime on the assignment are done by 

DASP through a job code upon receipt of overtime cost calculations from the home unit following the 

assignment.

13. Completed Travel Vouchers are submitted to DASP upon return from the assignment.

14. On rare occasions FS employees may be deployed under a Travel Authorization issued by OFDA 

or FS directly. In that instance, DASP will issue a non-funded Travel Authorization.

15. The decision on an employee's availability ultimately rests with employee's home unit.
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42.6

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

ASSISTANT DIRECTORATE - RESOURCE USE & PROTECTION

OFFICE OF FIRE AND AVIATION MANAGEMENT

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

Request for International Assistance Operating Plan

Introduction

A 1985 Agreement between the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and USDA's Foreign 

Agricultural Service/International Cooperation and Development (FAS/ICD) established a Disaster Assistance Support 

Program (DASP) within the Forest Service's International Programs Staff. DASP provides direct support to USAID’s 

Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) in terms of disaster prevention, preparedness, technical assistance, and 

emergency relief. The Bureau has provided support to OFDA through DASP as an extension of the domestic Fire and 

Aviation programs and within the intent of the Joint USDI Agencies and USDA Forest Service Interagency Fire 

Agreement, No 83-SIE-001, (WO-187).

The purpose of this operating plan is to define the request process for BLM employees to be mobilized to assist OFDA 

through DASP on international disasters. This operating plan is not meant to define the ordering and mobilization of 

resources for requests received by NICC from DASP to respond to international wildland fire disasters. 

Notification Process for International Disaster Assistance Request

When BLM assistance for an international disaster is requested through DASP to meet an OFDA request, the procedure 

to implement BLM involvement will be for DASP to contact Tom Frey, International Program (IP) Coordinator for the 

National Office of Fire and Aviation, or Connie Lewis International Program Specialist.

1. Tom Frey, (208) 387-5167, FAX (208) 387-5914, Cell Phone (208) 863-6216

2. Connie Lewis, (208) 387-5354, FAX (208) 387-5914

Decision Criteria

The decision to accept the request will be made by the Director, National Office, Fire & Aviation Management with 

input from IP. The following questions will help guide the extent of the Bureau's involvement in international disaster 

assistance:

1. Will the international mobilization adversely affect the Bureau's ability to respond to a domestic 

emergency?

2. Will the type of natural disaster involve significant health and safety threats to Bureau 

personnel?

Disaster Assistance Procedures

A request for assistance from BLM will typically be handled in the following manner:

1. The request for Bureau assistance that includes a summary of the personnel, equipment, and/or 

supplies being requested will be transmitted from DASP to IP. The decision criteria will be evaluated, and if 

met, the individual(s), supplies/equipment will be identified, requested and mobilized by IP. With all such 

requests, the ultimate commitment to such an assignment rests with the individual's home unit. The 

information concerning the individual(s) or supplies/equipment requested will be passed on to the NIFC 

Budget and Evaluation Office for tracking of reimbursable expenses. A reimbursable account with DASP is 

renewed yearly.

2. IP will continue direct communication with DASP as the mobilization process continues. 
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3. The nature of the assignment will define the selection criteria for individuals:

a. Personnel who have completed Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) Training

b. Selection of individuals based on requested skills, requirements for bilingual skills, prior 

international experience, or specialized training.

4. The mobilization process will involve IP, the individuals being mobilized, and the home unit.

The home unit is responsible for issuing the travel authorization. All expenses associated with travel for this 

assignment are reimbursable. 

5. IP will inform the mobilized individual of the name and phone number of the DASP and OFDA

contact person.

6. DASP/OFDA will track the location and status of personnel who have been dispatched to an 

emergency assignment.

7. Monitoring and evaluating the disaster response and the changing conditions associated with the 

disaster will be a responsibility of OFDA/DASP with feedback to IP.
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42.7

INTERAGENCY MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

AND

UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

Subject: Interagency Airborne Operations, Rough Terrain Parachute Training, and Technical 

Exchange.

1. Purpose. This Interagency Memorandum of Agreement sets forth responsibilities of the United 

States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), the United States Department of

Agriculture Forest Service, and the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management 

(BLM) enabling Forest Service and BLM pilots and aircraft to conduct operations and training with 

USASOC personnel; and promotes the exchange of technical information and support between the 

Forest Service Missoula Technology Development Center (MTDC) and the USASOC. This single 

agreement will consolidate all previous agreements entered into between the Forest Service, BLM, 

and USASOC and their subordinate organizations.

2. Reference. This agreement is in accordance with the provisions of section 601 of Economy Act of 

June 30, 1932 (31 USC 1535). It includes and supersedes all existing agreements between 

USASOC, its subordinate units, and the Forest Service regarding combined training and technical 

exchange.

3. Situation. The Forest Service has participated with USASOC units in training exercises and also 

provided rough terrain parachute training through its smokejumper program. This involvement has 

been ad hoc and administered by individual agreements between subordinate Forest Service and 

USASOC organizations. The continuing increase of USASOC's need for rough terrain parachute 

training and also aircraft to perform a variety of tactical training tasks requires centralized 

prioritizing and scheduling of these activities at the headquarters level. It also provides an 

opportunity to exchange technical information and support in these common areas. Forest Service 

and BLM aerial attack operations are consistent with and compatible to USASOC operations. 

Technical requirements for modifying aircraft and equipping personnel for rough terrain parachute 

operations for these organizations are also compatible and overlap in many areas. Forest Service, 

BLM, and USASOC will benefit from an exchange of technical information and support in these 

common areas. 

4. Scope. This memorandum outlines the points of contact, routines, formats, responsibilities, and

authority for conducting operations, rough terrain parachute training, and the exchange of technical 

information. This agreement does not constitute a commitment by either agency to provide any 

support except in those instances mutually agreed to by both parties. When USASOC interacts 

with either Forest Service or BLM, it will be in accordance with this agreement.

5. Understandings, Agreements, Support, and Resource Requirements for Airborne Operations.

a. General.

(1) All operations will be conducted in accordance with USASOC 

Regulation 350-2, Airborne Operations, and the appropriate Forest Service of 

BLM aviation directives. When these directives are in conflict, operations will 

comply with the more restrictive application or as supplemented by the "User's 

Guide."

(2) Single points of contact for coordination and scheduling of all 

training activities will be USASOC AOOP-TP and the Boise Interagency Fire 
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Center (BIFC).

(3) Forest Service and BLM retain control of all aviation assets and may

withdraw them without prior notice from any and all training activities to fulfill 

their fire suppression commitments.

(4) USASOC accepts Forest Service and BLM aircraft as is and without 

modification. Forest Service and BLM are not liable for injuries occurring to 

USASOC personnel while using Forest Service or BLM aircraft.

b. United States Army Special Operations Command will:

(1) Develop and maintain "User's Guide" containing procedures and 

operational restrictions for aircraft operations with the Forest Service and

BLM.

(2) Coordinate all airfield, airspace, drop zone, and aircraft servicing 

requirements to support operations to include airdrop airspace/NOTAMS,

landing rights, and aircraft parking/storage for Forest Service and BLM aircraft.

(3) Coordinate messing, billeting, and ground transportation for Forest 

Service and BLM personnel supporting airborne operations.

(4) Investigate all accidents/incidents directly related to training and 

coordinate investigation with Forest Service or BLM.

(5) Reimburse Forest Service or BLM for all aircraft operating costs to 

include positioning/de-positioning aircraft, operations, aircraft servicing not 

provided by USASOC, Forest Service and BLM personnel per diem, lodging, 

and travel costs in support training.

(6) Reimburse Forest Service and BLM for aircraft damage directly 

related to training and the negligent acts of USASOC personnel. Forest Service 

and BLM will retain complete ownership of such damaged aircraft.

(7) Reimburse Forest Service and BLM through their respective national 

centers for all accountable activities at the end of each fiscal year.

c. Forest Service and BLM will:

(1) Support USASOC in developing and maintaining the "User's Guide."

(2) Provide USASOC with a comprehensive billing rate schedule for all 

reimbursable items as an attachment to this agreement.

(3) Provide USASOC a complete and detailed list of charges for activity 

within 90 days of completion.

(4) Cooperate as required by USASOC in accident/incident

investigations.

6. Understandings, Agreements, Support, and Resource Requirements for Rough Terrain 

Parachute Training.

a. General

(1) Rough terrain parachute training may be conducted by residences at 

an accredited smokejumper training facility or by Forest Service and BLM 

mobile training teams at an approved USASOC training facility.
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(2) Points of contact for scheduling and coordination are USASOC 

AOOP-TP and the Boise Interagency Fire Center.

b. United States Army Special Operations Command will:

(1) Reimburse Forest Service and BLM for all messing, billeting, ground 

transportation, and flight hours used during training in residence at a

smokejumper training facility.

(2) Provide Forest Service and BLM mobile training team personnel 

messing, billeting, and ground transportation.

(3) Coordinate training facilities, aircraft, drop zones, and drop zone 

personnel for Forest Service and BLM training teams.

(4) Reimburse Forest Service and BLM for per diem, lodging, and travel 

costs incurred by mobile training team personnel.

(5) Provide all parachutes, air items and rigger support for training 

activities at USASOC sites.

(6) Investigate all accidents/incidents.

(7) Accept all Forest Service and BLM equipment as is and reimburse 

these agencies for any equipment damage, lost or destroyed by negligence.

c. Forest Service and BLM will:

(1) Coordinate aircraft support, training facilities, transportation,

messing, billeting, and instructor support for USASOC personnel in residence.

(2) Provide parachute loft facilities and rough terrain parachuting gear 

(except parachutes and air items) for USASOC students in residence.

(3) Provide instruction in aircraft exit and parachute landing techniques 

using rough terrain gear; tree climbing and letdown procedures; spotting

techniques and general principles of rough terrain parachute operations.

(4) Provide USASOC with a comprehensive billing rate schedule for all 

reimbursable items as an attachment to this agreement.

(5) Provide USASOC a complete and detailed list of charges for each

activity within 90 days of completion.

(6) Cooperate as required by USASOC in accident investigations.

7. Understandings, Agreements, Support, and Resource Requirements for Technical Exchange.

a. General.

(1) Points of contact for the exchange of technical information and 

support are the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center 

and School Combat Developments directorate and the Missoula Technology 

Development Center.

(2) Points of contact are authorized to cooperate in research,

development, acquisition and test of mutual requirements.

(3) Points of contact are authorized to provide technical assistance, 

exchange technical publications, and participate in each other's technical 
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conferences upon invitation.

(4) Points of contact will protect classified and proprietary information.

8. Resolution of Disagreements. When disputes or unique situations create stalemates, USASOC 

and the BIFC will submit jointly-signed statements of disagreement to the USASOC executive 

agent for determination and resolution.

9. Effective Date. This interagency agreement is effective upon signature by all parties. It will be 

updated biennially, on its anniversary date, and is subject to revision to termination at any time by 

the mutual consent of all parties.

/s/ Colonel Anthony Normand

Chief of Staff

United States Army Special Operations Command Date: 9/3/92

/s/ L.A. Amicarella

Director, Fire and Aviation Management

United States Department of Agriculture Date: 3/23/92

/s/ Roger L. Trimble

Director, Boise Interagency Fire Center

United States Department of the Interior Date: 4/16/92 

Bureau of Land Management
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43 SMOKEJUMPER AGREEMENT

43.1

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT

Between the

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND 

MANAGEMENT

And

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE

For the

JOINT OPERATION OF SMOKEJUMPER RESOURCES

I. PURPOSE

To establish the interagency guidelines covering present and future operations of smokejumpers to 

assure efficient and effective use of these resources for the agencies.

II. AUTHORITY

A. Interagency Agreement between the United States Department of the Interior and the 

United States Department of Agriculture, dated October 1, 1982.

B. Economy Act of June 30, 1932, as amended (31 U.S.C. 1535)

C. Specific authorities of the Forest Service to engage in aviation and fire suppression 

activities or to cooperate with others in this regard include: 16 U.S.C. 572 (c), 578, 579 

(a), 579 (b), 580, 580 (a).

D. Specific authorities for the Bureau of Land Management to engage in aviation and fire 

suppression activities with others include:

Protection Act of 1922. 42 Stat. 857, 16 U.S.C. 594.

Reciprocal Fire Protection Agreement Act of 1955. 69 Stat. 66, 42 U.S.C. 1856 (a) (b).

Public Land Administration Act of 1960. 74 Stat. 506, 43 U.S.C. 1361.

Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. 43 U.S.C. 1737-1738.

III. AGREEMENT

Whereas the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management have similar purpose and mission 

requirements, and the need to share smokejumper resources in fire suppression activities and other 

land management practices, they agree to the following:

A. An annual operating plan will be developed and approved by the agencies' designated 

representatives prior to December the first annually. This plan must contain exchange 

arrangements, equipment needed, administrative and operational requirements, and fiscal 

provisions. This plan becomes a part of this signed agreement.

B. Each agency will, upon request, furnish specific fire suppression cost information for 

billing to third parties. Billings will be initiated by performing units. Forest Service 

units will send billing to BLM Denver Service Center, D-515, Building 50, Denver, CO, 

80225. BLM units will send billing to appropriate Forest Service Regional Office.
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C. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed to limit either party in requesting additional 

smokejumpers from the other on an emergency basis at any time period. This type fire 

order is based upon availability at the time of the order. Release of these smokejumpers 

is based upon the end of the fire emergency and/or request by t he supplying agency.

D. This agreement, which establishes interagency smokejumpers operations, becomes

effective upon signature by the respective agencies. This agreement may be changed any 

time by mutual agreement of the respective agencies except during the period April 1 

through September 30 annually.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

/s/ Arnold E. Petty /s/ Gary E. Cargill

Bureau of Land Management Forest Service

Date: 4/10/85 Date: 4/12/85
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44 MODULAR AIRBORNE FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS AGREEMENTS

44.1

AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF FOREST RESOURCES

AND

FOREST SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF 

AGRICULTURE

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Forest Service maintains Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) equipment for 

use in fire suppression, and

WHEREAS, the State desires to utilize the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System equipment and services 

of the Forest Service in emergency situations, and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of both parties to minimize response time in the employment of the Modular 

Airborne Fire Fighting System equipment.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, the parties hereto agree as follows:

THE FOREST SERVICE SHALL:

1. Provide two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems for temporary use by the State in 

wildfire emergency situations. When the Forest Service has need of the Modular

Airborne Fire Fighting System for its own use, the Forest Service will redirect it to 

Federal service.

2. Furnish qualified Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System liaison officers for each 

activation request by the State.

3. Furnish qualified Air Tanker Coordinators to the State at each activation request. Air 

Tanker Coordinator will be Forest Service Leadplane Pilot, if available. If no Forest 

Service Leadplane Pilot is available, a State Airtanker Coordinator will be assigned to the 

Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System units.

4. Bill the State for salaries and exp enses of the Air Tanker Coordinators and the expenses 

of the Forest Service Liaison Officer.

5. Retain ownership of the two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems.

THE STATE SHALL:

1. Notify the Forest Service, Region 8 Aviation and Fire, Atlanta, Georgia, immediately 

upon activation of the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System.

2. Use only Forest Service approved retardants.

3. Acquire updated communications (radios and harness) to meet joint Forest Service/State 

air tanker radio communication requirements.

4. Return the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System units to the Forest Service in the same 
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condition as received. All maintenance and operating costs will be paid by the State.

5. Upon presentation of a Bill for Collection, reimburse the Forest Service for salaries and 

expenses, including overhead, of the Air Tanker Coordinators and the expenses of the 

Liaison Officer. Reimbursement to the Forest Service shall be made payable to the 

USDA Forest Service, for deposit to the appropriation originally obligated. Mail to: 

Collection Officer, USDA Forest Service, Room 890, 1720 Peachtree Road, NW., 

Atlanta, GA 30367.

IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED:

1. Forest Service/State will jointly determine what suitable and available aircraft located 

within two hours of the Raleigh, North Carolina area.

2. When multiple structures are involved or immediately threatened and all local area (2 

hour timeframe) airtankers are committed and other contract aircraft (outside local area) 

can not be moved in to the local area within 2 hours, the Governor of North Carolina 

(State Forester), through the Division of Emergency Management, may order the North 

Carolina National Guard C-130's at Charlotte, North Carolina activated for airtanker 

assignment under the State Mutual Air Agreement. Forest Service agrees that when this 

activation takes place, the two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System units assigned and 

located at Charlotte, North Carolina will be included in the activation order.

3. The Raleigh, North Carolina, Division of Forestry Headquarters will be the principle unit 

to approve the activation request after they assure themselves that the contract airtanker 

fleet (State and Forest Service) is committed and/or unavailable.

4. Any additional Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System requests will come through 

normal channels and be requested from National Interagency Fire Coordination Center 

(NICC).

5. Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems liaison will be established during all activation.

6. North Carolina Air Guard (Charlotte) will train and hold periodic exercises so they can 

meet the 2-hour activation period. During long periods of inactivity, the State may 

conduct occasional one-mission exercises on their fires to test response times.

7. The State will look into a retardant reload capability at Charlotte, North Carolina. Initial 

dispatch will be to activate and load Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems unit, fly to 

Kinston, North Carolina or other approved State tanker base, and fill with retardant.

MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS:

1. No member of, or Delegate to, Congress or Resident Commissioner shall be admitted to 

any share or part of this agreement, or to any benefit that may arise therefrom; but this 

provision shall not be construed to extend to this agreement if made with a corporation 

for this general benefit.

2. Either party may terminate the agreement by providing 30 days written notice: Unless 

terminated by written notice, this agreement will remain in force indefinitely.

3. The United States of America shall not be liable for any damage incident to the

performance of work under this agreement and the State expressly waives any and all 

claims against the United States of America for any loss, damage, personal injury or 

death occurring in consequence of the performance of this agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the last date written below.

/s/ Harry Layman 

State Forester, Division

of Forest Resources
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Date: 7/13/88

/s/ LeRoy Jones 

Regional Forester

Southern Region

Date: 7/28/88
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44.2

AGREEMENT BETWEEN

CALIFORNIA - DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, NATIONAL GUARD

AND

USDA - FOREST SERVICE, PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION

This agreement, made and entered into by and between the USDA, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, 

hereinafter referred to as the Forest Service, and the California Department of Forestry, California National Guard, 

hereinafter referred to as the State, under the provisions of the Act of April 24, 1950 (16 U.S.C. 572 and 580), and 

memorandums of understanding between the Department of Defense and Department of Agriculture and Interior.

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Forest Service maintains Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System equipment (MAFFS) for use in fire 

suppression and is willing to make available to assist the State in its fire suppression efforts, and

WHEREAS, the State desires to utilize the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System equipment and services of the 

Forest Service in emergency situations, and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of both parties to minimize response time in the employment of the Modular Airborne Fire 

Fighting System equipment.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, the parties hereto agree as follows:

A. THE FOREST SERVICE SHALL:

1. Loan the two (2) Van Nuys Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems to the State in 

emergency situations. When the Forest Service has need of the Modular Airborne Fire 

Fighting System for its own use, the Forest Service will redirect it to federal service 

through National mobilization plan.

2. Furnish qualified MAFFS liaison officers for each activation request by the State, until 

the State can provide qualified personnel.

3. Furnish qualified Airtanker Coordinators to the State at each activation request, Airtanker 

Coordinator will be Forest Service leadplane pilot, if available. If no leadplane pilot is 

available, a State Airtanker Coordinator (non-pilot) will be assigned to the (MAFFS) 

coordination until a qualified Airtanker Coordinator is available. The Forest Service 

Airtanker Coordinator positions are highest priority and will be activated as soon as 

possible.

4. Bill the State for all costs, including overhead, related to its providing the services of the 

Airtanker Coordinators, the Forest Service Liaison Officer and any maintenance service 

requested in accordance with provisions B. 5. of the Agreement.

B. THE STATE SHALL:

1. Upon presentation of a Bill for Collection, reimburse the Forest Service for all costs 

defined in A.4. above. Reimbursement to the Forest Service shall be made payable to the 

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, for deposit to the appropriation 

originally obligated. Mail to:

Collection Officer

United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service

630 Sansome Street

San Francisco, California 94111

2. Use only Forest Service approved retardants.
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3. Return the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System units to the Forest Service in the same 

condition as received. All maintenance and operating costs incurred during California 

Department of Forestry operations will be paid by the State.

4. Notify the Forest Service through South Zone OCC immediately upon activation. South 

Zone will notify Region 5 Aviation and Fire Management and National Interagency Fire 

Coordination Center.

5. Provide maintenance service during operation through use of Forest Service maintenance 

contractors or Forest Service approved personnel.

6. Be liable for the cost of repair or depreciated value of either MAFFS unit lost, damaged 

or destroyed while in the possession or under the control of the State unless such loss, 

damage or destruction is the result of an intentional tort by the Forest Service employee.

C . IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THAT:

1. State will study what suitable and available aircraft are located within two (2) hours of 

the Van Nuys, California area.

2. When multiple structures are involved or immediately threatened and all local area (2 

hour time frame) airtankers are committed an other contract aircraft (outside local areas 

cannot be moved into the local area within 2 hours, the Governor of California (Director 

of Forestry) can order the California National Guard C-130's at Van Nuys, activated for 

airtanker assignment under the State Mutual Aid Agreement. Forest Service agrees that 

when this activation takes place, the two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System units 

assigned and located at Van Nuys, California also be included in the activation order.

3. The State's Department of Forestry Headquarters (Sacramento) will be the principle unit 

to approve the activation request after they assure themselves that the contract airtanker 

fleet (State and Forest Service) is committed and/or unavailable.

4. Any additional Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System requests will come through 

normal channels and requested from National Inter-agency Fire Coordination Center.

5. Media releases will be jointly issued by the State and Forest Service during the 

activation.

6. In the event a Modular Airtanker Fire Fighting System unit becomes inoperative and a 

replacement is needed, the State will request the Assistance Regional Forester for 

Aviation and Fire Management to provide a replacement unit.

7. If the fire situation continues to worsen after State activation, the State may request 

National Mobilization of Modular Airtanker Fire Fighting System at which time the 

program will be operates as a federal activity.

8. An annual operation plan will be developed by the State/Forest Service/California 

National Guard and signed prior to May 15th. The plan will include this agreement, a list 

of qualified personnel, an activities check list, and a list of bases approved for operation. 

(See attached).

9. The State and the California National Guard may use Modular Airborne Fire Fighting 

System units for training purposes upon notification of South Zone Operations

Coordination Center.

10. The State will assign an Airtanker Base Manager to the operation upon activation.

11. An operational Command Center will be identified for the Modular Airborne Fire

Fighting System operation (Regional Office Emergency Command Center).
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12. The Forest Service will provide an Agency Representative during activations.

13. Only personnel essential to the mission will be transported aboard aircraft during the fire 

mission.

14. The assigned qualified Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System Liaison Officer is the 

person in charge of the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System operation.

MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS:

1. No member of delegate to Congress, or Resident Commissioner shall be admitted to any share of 

part of this agreement, or to any benefit that may arise therefrom; but the provision shall not be 

construed to extend to this agreement if made with a corporation for its general benefit.

2. Either party may terminate the agreement by providing 30 days written notice: unless terminated 

by written notice, this agreement will remain in force indefinitely.

3. The United States of America shall not be liable for any damage incident to the performance of 

work under this agreement to the State or any landowners for any damage, personal injury, or death 

occurring in consequence of the performance of this agreement, and to the extent authorized by 

law, the State agrees to defend and hold harmless the United States of America from any claims 

arising as a result of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the last date written below.

/s/ Willard Shank Date: 7/07/86 

Adjutant General, California National Guard

/s/ Jerry Partan Date: 7/07/86 

Director, California Department of Forestry

/s/ Richard E. Montaque Date: 12/05/86 

for Regional Forester, Pacific Southwest Region
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44.3

COLLECTION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

WYOMING STATE FORESTRY DIVISION

FOREST SERVICE, UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE

97-CC-109

This Collection Agreement is made and entered into by and between the Wyoming State Forestry Division, hereinafter 

referred to as the State, and the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, hereinafter referred to as the 

Forest Service, under the provisions of the Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1944, (16 U.S.C. 580) and ACC 

operations order 36-95, Coronet Forest.

The Forest Service previously entered into an Interagency Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement (#1102-0005-96-

013, April 9, 1996) with the State of Wyoming in accordance with Acts of Congress and Wyoming Revised Statutes. 

That agreement remains in effect.

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this instrument is to initiate an agreement whereby the Forest Service will make available its Modular 

Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) to the State Air National Guard unit.

Both the State and the Forest Service have a strong interest in the control of wildfire emergency situations. Both 

parties wish to minimize response time in the deployment of the MAFFS equipment. The State desires to utilize the 

MAFFS equipment and the services of Forest Service personnel in support of MAFFS equipment in emergency 

situations.

II. THE STATE SHALL:

1. Notify the Forest Service, Fire and Aviation at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), to 

request activation of the MAFFS.

2. Use only Forest Service approved retardants.

3. Maintain up-to-date communication equipment (radios and harness) to meet joint Forest Service/State 

airtanker radio communication requirements.

4. Return the MAFFS units to the Forest Service in the same condition as received. All maintenance and 

operating costs will be paid by the State, to include salary and expenses of MAFFS maintenance personnel. 

The point of return will be the base from which the stored MAFFS units were mobilized.

5. Upon presentation of a Bill for Collection, reimburse the Forest Service for salaries and expenses, 

including overhead, of the Liaison Officer, maintenance personnel and, when applicable, Airtanker 

Coordinators, support staff, and Airtanker Base Manager, Reimbursement to the Forest Service shall be made 

payable to the USDA, Forest Service, for deposit to the appropriation originally obligated. Mail to:

Collection Officer, USDA, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Fiscal Officer, P.O. Box 25127, Lakewood, 

CO 80225. Any Forest Service bills for collection will be sent to the State Forester at the address listed 

under Part IV, number 15, Principal Contacts.

6. Ensure that the MAFFS Operating Plan is followed.

7. Operate the MAFFS under all conditions outlined in the ACCOPORD 36-95 Coronet Forest, 12/95

or as undated by the MAFFS Operating Plan.

8. Use only qualified maintenance personnel identified in the USDA, Forest Service MAFFS Operating 

Plan prepared by the NIFC.

9. Designate a State Forestry Division representative to coordinate with Mission Commander and 
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MAFFS Liaison at base of operations.

10. Hold Harmless. The State hereby agrees to defend and hold harmless the USDA, Forest Service, its 

representatives or employees, from any damage incident to the performance of the work resulting from, 

related to, or arising from this instrument.

III. THE FOREST SERVICE SHALL:

1. Upon receipt of a request through the NIFC, provide two MAFFS for temporary use by the State in 

Wyoming in wildfire emergency situations. When the Forest Service has need of the MAFFS for other 

emergency uses, the Forest Service will redirect to Federal Service through established channels.

2. Furnish qualified MAFFS Liaison Officers and Airtanker Base Managers for each activation 

requested by the State. The State may provide qualified airtanker base managers.

3. Upon request, furnish qualified Airtanker Coordinators to the State at each activation. A qualified 

State Airtanker Coordinator may be assigned to the MFSFS units.

4. Retain ownership of the MAFFS.

5. Bill the State for reimbursement of salaries and expenses of the Forest Service Liaison Officer and, 

when assigned, Airtanker Coordinator (leadplane pilot and aircraft), Airtanker Base Manager, maintenance 

personnel, and other assigned staff as outlined in the Operating Plan ordering procedures.

IV. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES THAT:

1. This agreement can only be activated when multiple structures are involved or immediately 

threatened and all local area (2 hour time frame) airtankers are committed and other aircraft (outside local 

areas) cannot be moved in to the local area within 2 hours. In these circumstances, the Governor of 

Wyoming, through Wyoming’s Emergency Management, may order the Wyoming National Guard C-130's at 

Cheyenne, Wyoming, activated for airtanker assignment under the current Memorandum of Understanding. 

Forest Service agrees that when this activation takes place, the two MAFFS units assigned and located at 

Cheyenne, Wyoming may be included in the activation order.

2. Forest Service at the NIFC in coordination with the State will jointly determine what suitable and

available aircraft are located within two hours of the Cheyenne, Wyoming area.

3. The State Forestry Division Headquarters will be the principle unit to approve the activation request 

after they assure themselves that the contract airtanker fleet (State and Forest Service) is committed and/or 

unavailable.

4. Any additional MAFFS requests will come through normal channels and be requested from the NIFC.

5. All media releases involving MAFFS will be jointly issued by the State and Forest Service during, or 

prior to, activation.

6. MAFFS liaisons will be established during all activations.

7. The State and the Wyoming Air National Guard may use the MAFFS Units for non-fire training 

exercises upon request and approval of the Forest Service Director at the NIFC.

8. Only Aerial Combat Command personnel and Forest Service authorized personnel essential to 

the mission will be transported aboard the aircraft during training or fire missions.

9. In accordance with the MAFFS Operating Plan, use of a MAFFS qualified Airtanker

Coordinator (leadplane) is required for all fire operations.

10. MODIFICATION. Modifications within the scope of the instrument shall be made by mutual consent 

of the parties, by the issuance of a written modification, signed and dated by both parties, prior to any 

changes being performed. The Forest Service is not obligated to fund any changes not properly approved in 
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advance.

11. ACCESS TO RECORDS. Give the Forest Service or Comptroller General, through any authorized 

representative, access to and the right to examine all books, papers, or documents related to this instrument.

12. PARTICIPATION IN SIMILAR ACTIVITIES. This instrument in no way restricts the Forest 

Service or the Cooperator(s) from participating in similar activities with other public or private agencies, 

organizations, and individuals.

13. RESTRICTION FOR DELEGATES. Pursuant to Section 22, Title 41, United States Code, no 

member of, or Delegate to, Congress shall be admitted to any share or part of this instrument, or any benefits 

that may arise therefrom.

14. COMPLETION DATE. This instrument is executed as of the last date shown below and expires on 

April 1, 2002, at which time it will be subject to review, renewal, or expiration.

15. PRINCIPAL CONTACTS. The principal contacts for this instrument are:

National MAFFS Liaison Officer State Forester

USDA Forest Service Wyoming State Forestry Division

National Interagency Fire Center 1100 West 22nd Street

3833 Development Ave. Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354 (307) 777-7586

(208) 387-5604

16. REFUNDS. Contributions authorized for use by the Forest Service, which are not spent or obligated 

for project(s) approved under this instrument, will be refunded to the cooperator or authorized for use for new 

projects by the cooperator.

17. TERMINATION. Either party(s), in writing, may terminate the instrument in whole, or in part, at any 

time before the date of expiration. The Forest Service shall not incur any new obligations for the terminated 

portion of the instrument after the effective date and shall cancel as many obligations as is possible. Full 

credit shall be allowed for Forest Service expenses and all noncancellable obligations properly incurred up to 

the effective date of termination. Excess funds shall be refunded within 60 days after the effective date of 

termination.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the last date written below.

/s/ Dennis W. Pendleton Date: 4/21/97

National MAFFS Liaison Officer

USDA, Forest Service

/s/ Thomas Ostermann Date: 4/25/97 

Wyoming State Forestry Division
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 COORDINATION CENTER TELEPHONE/

 FAX/QUICK REFERENCE

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY COORDINATION CENTER-- TELEPHONE: 208/387-5400

FAX: 208/387-5663

FAX: 208/387-5414

DMS: idnicmob@dms.nwcg.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://www.fire.ak.blm.gov

EASTERN AREA COORDINATION CENTER-- TELEPHONE: 612/713-7300

FAX: 612/713-7317

DMS: mneacmob@dms.nwcg.gov

WEB SITE: http://www.fs.fed.us/eacc/

EASTERN GREAT BASIN COORDINATION CENTER -- TELEPHONE: 801/531-5320

FAX: 801/531-5321

DMS: utebcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

WEB SITE: http://www.blm.gov/utah/egbcc

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COORDINATION CENTER -- TELEPHONE: 530/226-2800

FAX: 530/226-2808

DMS: caoncmob@dms.nwcg.gov

WEB SITE: http://www.fire.r5.fs.fed.us/nops.htm

NORTHERN ROCKIES COORDINATION CENTER -- TELEPHONE: 406/329-4880

FAX: 406/329-4891

DMS: mtnrcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

WEB SITE: http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/fire/nrcc

NORTHWEST AREA COORDINATION CENTER -- TELEPHONE: 503/808-2720

FAX: 503/808-2750

DMS: ornwcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

WEB SITE: http://www.or.blm.gov/nwcc

ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA COORDINATION CENTER -- TELEPHONE: 303/445-4300

FAX: 303/445-4319

DMS: cormcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

WEB SITE: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/fire/rmacc
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SOUTHERN AREA COORDINATION CENTER -- TELEPHONE: 678/320-3000

FAX: 678/320-3036

DMS: gasacmob@dms.nwcg.gov

WEB SITE: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/sacc

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COORDINATION CENTER-- TELEPHONE: 909/276-6721

FAX: 909/782-4900

DMS: caoscmob@dms.nwcg.gov

WEB SITE: http://www.fire.r5.fs.fed.us/scsc.htm

SOUTHWEST AREA COORDINATION CENTER -- TELEPHONE: 505/842-3473

FAX: 505/842-3801

DMS: nmswcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

WEB SITE: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/fire

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/wgbcc
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INDEX

51 GEOGRAPHIC AREA COORDINATION CENTERS PAGE 209

52 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT PAGE 223

53 FOREST SERVICE PAGE 239

54 FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE PAGE 253

55 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PAGE 263

56 BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS PAGE 273

57 CANADA PAGE 289

58 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FEMA), 

UNITED STATES MILITARY, US AGENCY FOR

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT/OFFICE OF

FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF

WILDLAND FIRE COORDINATION, AND NATIONAL

ASSOCIATION OF STATE FORESTERS PAGE 305
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51 GEOGRAPHIC AREA COORDINATION CENTERS

51.1 NATIONAL INTERAGENCY COORDINATION CENTER

51.2 ALASKA INTERAGENCY COORDINATION CENTER

51.3 EASTERN AREA COORDINATION CENTER

51.4 EASTERN GREAT BASIN COORDINATION CENTER

51.5 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COORDINATION CENTER

51.6 NORTHERN ROCKIES COORDINATION CENTER

51.7 NORTHWEST AREA COORDINATION CENTER

51.8 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA COORDINATION CENTER

51.9 SOUTHERN AREA COORDINATION CENTER

51.10 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COORDINATION CENTER

51.11 SOUTHWEST AREA COORDINATION CENTER

51.12 WESTERN GREAT BASIN COORDINATION CENTER
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51.1

UNIT:

National Interagency

 Coordination Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5400

FLIGHT FOLLOWING: 1-800-994-6312

ADDRESS:

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5400

FACSIMILE NUMBER

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5663 or 5414

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

idnicmob@dms.nwcg.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA 

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

CHRISTENSEN, KIM

Center Manager

Boise, ID 208 387-5662

VACANT

Assistant Center Manager

" " 387-5418

SHINN, Doug

Assistant Center Manager

" " 387-5661

VACANT

Intelligence Coordinator

" " 387-5400

FLETCHER, Bill

Emergency Operations Coordinator

" " "

HENDREN, Dave

Emergency Operations Coordinator

" " "

SQUIRES, Rick

Emergency Operations Coordinator

" " "

WAMACK, Chuck

Emergency Operations Coordinator

" " "

OCHOA, Rick

Fire Weather Program Manager

Boise, ID 208 387-5451
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51.2

UNIT:

Alaska Interagency

 Coordination Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 907/356-5680

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 35005

Ft. Wainwright, Alaska 99703-0005

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 907/356-5680

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 907/356-5678

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

akaccmob@dms.nwcg.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

CURRY, Dave

Center Manager

Ft. Wainwright, AK 907 356-5677

VACANT

Logistics Coordinator

" 907 356-5680

DUPUIS, Rick

State of Alaska Coordinator

" " 356-5645

DICKERSON, Bob

Dispatch Coordinator

" " 356-5670

CHRISTENSEN, Sue 

Intelligence Coordinator

" " 356-5643

ALDEN, Sharon

Fire Weather Program Manager

" " 356-5691
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51.3

UNIT:

Eastern Area

 Coordination Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 612/713-7300

TOLL FREE: 1-800-247-1247, ext. 7300

ADDRESS:

BHW Federal Building

1 Federal Drive, Box 29, Rm. G-20

St. Paul, Minnesota 55111-4080

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 612/713-7300

Main line is forwarded to Voice Mail

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 612/713-7317

ELECTRONIC MAIL: mneac@dms.nwcg.gov

DMS: mneacmob@dms.nwcg.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA 

CODE

OFFICE 

PHONE

BOYD, Dave

Center Manager

St. Paul, MN 612 713-7300

McINTYRE-KELLY, Laura

Deputy Center Manager 

" " "

STEGMAIER, Ann

Logistics Coordinator

" " "

VACANT

Intelligence Coordinator

" " "

VACANT

Logistics Coordinator

" " "

PELLIN, Gloria

Administrative Officer

" " "

MARIEN, Steve

Fire Weather Program Manager

" " "
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51.4

UNIT:

Eastern Great Basin

 Coordination Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 801/531-5320

ADDRESS:

5500 W. Amelia Earhart, #270 

Salt Lake City, Utah 84116

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 801/531-5320

 800/844-5497

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 801/531-5321

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

utebcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA 

CODE

OFFICE 

PHONE

HART, Randy

Center Manager

Salt Lake City, UT 801 531-5320

GRAY, Ed

Assistant Center Manager

" " "

BOWEN, Deb

Intelligence Coordinator

" " "

DELGADO, Ed

Fire Weather Program Manager

" " "

HOLLINS, David

Systems Specialist

" " "

STEELE, Rupert

Logistics Coordinator

" " "

KESSEL, Sherry

Logistics Coordinator

" " "

SHERVE, Kirsten

Logistics Coordinator

" " "
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51.5

UNIT:

Northern California 

 Coordination Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 530/226-2801

FTS: 8-530/226-2801

ADDRESS:

6101 Airport Road

Redding, California 96002

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 530/226-2800

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 530/226-2742

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

caoncmob@dms.nwcg.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

EVANS, Tom

Mobilization Coordinator

Redding, CA 530 226-2801

MCMAHON, Linda

Logistics Coordinator/Aircraft

" " "

WURSCHMIDT, Neal

Logistics Coordinator

" " "

FERRELL, Millie

Logistics Coordinator

" " "

ELLIOTT, Tom

Logistics Coordinator

" " "

DUNCAN, Ed 

Department of Interior Coordinator 

" " "

LOCOCO, Mike

Intelligence Officer 

 " " 226-2810

STINGLEY-RUSSELL, Susie

Emergency Operations Coordinator

" " 226-2812

HATCHER, Tom

Assistant Director

" " 226-2700

VACANT

Training Officer

" " 226-2719
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51.6

UNIT

Northern Rockies 

 Coordination Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 406/329-4880

ADDRESS

Aerial Fire Depot

5765 W. Broadway

Missoula, Montana 59808-9361

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 406/329-4880

FACSIMILE NUMBER

COMMERCIAL: 406/329-4891, 4783

Cache: 406/329-4962

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

mtnrcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

PLATTES, Mike 

Center Manager

Missoula, MT 406 329-4708

ELZIG, Kathy 

Assistant Center Manager 

" " 329-4709

NELSON, Ray

Logistics Coordinator/Personnel

" " 329-4996

BOYD, Gary

Logistics Coordinator/Aircraft

" " 329-4882

FINNEMAN, Colleen

Intelligence Coordinator

" " 329-4886

SPECHT, John

Northern Rockies Operations

" " 329-4961

VACANT

Fire Weather Program Manager

" " 329-4703

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UNIT:

Northwest Area

 Coordination Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 503/808-2720

ADDRESS:

5420 NE Marine Drive

Portland, Oregon 97218-1089

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 503/808-2720

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 503/808-2750

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

ornwc@dms.nwcg.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

DAY, Gerry

Center Manager

Portland, OR 503 808-2732

DICKENSON, Stephen 

Operations Manager

" " 808-2722

ARASIM, Steve

Flight Operations Manager

" " 808-2723

DAVIS, Dolly

Logistics Coordinator

" " 808-2725

MAY, Kathi

Logistics Coordinator

" " 808-2724

PAPKE, Gina

Logistics Coordinator

" " 808-2726

WILSON, Barb

Logistics Coordinator

" " 808-2730

FITZPATRICK, Mike

Intelligence Officer

" " 808-2733

FRANCE, Blanche 

Computer Specialist

" " 808-2735

WERTH, Paul

Fire Weather Program Manager

" " 808-2737

MARSHA, Terry

Fire Weather Meteorologist

" " 808-2756

VACANT 

GIS Technician

" " 808-2741
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 51.8

UNIT:

Rocky Mountain Area

 Coordination Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NU-MBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 303/445-4300

ADDRESS:

2850 Youngfield Street

Lakewood, Colorado 80215

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 303/445-4300

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 303/445-4319

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

cormcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VACANT

Center Manager

Lakewood, CO 303 445-4301

FLETCHER, Jim

Area Coordinator

" " 445-4302

BEDONIE, Frank

Assistant Coordinator/Aircraft

" " 445-4300

BOZARTH, Debbie

Lead Area Dispatcher

" " 445-4300

PEREA, Marco

Area Dispatcher

" " 445-4300

VACANT

Area Dispatcher

" " 445-4300

POIRIER, Gwenan

Fire Weather Program Manager

" " 445-4303

MATHEWSON, Tim

Fire Weather Meteorologist, Program Manager

" " 445-4309

MANN, Russ

Fire Weather Meteorologist

" " 445-4308
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 51.9

UNIT:

Southern Area 

 Coordination Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 678/320-3000

TOLL FREE: 1-800/959-9181

ADDRESS:

1954 Airport Road, Suite 105

Chamblee, Georgia 30341

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 678/320-3000

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 678/320-3036

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

gasacmob@dms.nwcg.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

GREENE, J. P.

Area Coordinator

Atlanta, GA 678 320-3000

BRICE, Jeff 

Assistant Area Coordinator

" " "

BOUCHER, Pat 

Assistant Area Coordinator

" " "

ROBINSON, Tracy

Assistant Area Coordinator

" " "

DZIALO, Randy

Intelligence Coordinator

" " "

BATTAGLIA, George 

Aircraft Coordinator

" " "

VACANT 

Program Assistant

" " "

INGRAM, Denver

Fire Weather Program Manager

" " "

SCASNY, Kevin

Fire Weather Meteorologist

" " "

51.10
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UNIT:

Southern California 

 Coordination Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 909/276-6721

ADDRESS:

2524 Mulberry Street

Riverside, California 92501

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 909/276-6725

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 909/782-4900

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

caoscmob@dms.nwcg.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

KECK, Terry

Mobilization Coordinator

Riverside, CA 909 320-6104

MASON, Beth

Logistics Coordinator

" " 276-6721

HESBOL, Edward

Logistics Coordinator

" " 276-6721

RUSTEN, Ron

Logistics Coordinator

" " 276-6721

MATARAZZI, Les

Department of Interior Coordinator 

" " 320-6145

DUNN, Michael

Logistics Coordinator

" " 276-6721

RISHER, Bruce

Logistics Coordinator

" " 276-6721

BURNETT, Vanessa

Intelligence Officer

" " 320-6107

HAMILTON, Ron

Fire Weather Program Manager

" " 320-6164
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51.11

UNIT:

Southwest Area

 Coordination Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 505/842-3473

ADDRESS:

333 Broadway SE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 505/842-3473

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 505/842-3801

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

nmswcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

HUGHES, Dugger

Center Director

Albuquerque, NM 505 842-3880

VACANT

Area Coordinator 

" " 842-3473

BLACK, Richard

Area Coordinator 

" " "

MATT, Ron

Area Coordinator 

" " "

JAYCOX, Kenan

Dispatcher 

" " "

JUGANARA, Bianca 

Dispatcher 

" " "

STEVENSON, Mindy

Area Coordinator 

" " "

ELLINGTON, Jay

Intelligence Coordinator

" " "

MAXWELL, Chuck

Fire Weather Program Manager

" " "

NADEN, Rich

Fire Weather Meteorologist

" " "
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51.12

UNIT:

Western Great Basin 

 Coordination Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 775/861-6455

ADDRESS:

1340 Financial Blvd.

P.O. Box 12000

Reno, Nevada 89520

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

COMMERCIAL: 775/861-6455

 1-800-633-6097

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 775/861-6459

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

nvwbcmob@dms.nwcg.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VORCE, Nelda

Center Manager

Reno, NV 775 861-6455

BANNISTER, Paul

Assistant Center Manager

" " "

MAGALLANES, Emil 

Operations Coordinator

" " "

DOMINGUES, Frank

Aircraft Coordinator

" " "

ELLSWORTH, Nancy

Logistics Dispatcher

" " "

BROWN, Sally

Logistics Dispatcher

" " "

WIEGARD, Kathy

Intelligence Coordinator

" " "

WOOLEY, Rich

Fire Weather Program Manager

" " "

SVETZ, Fred 

Fire Weather Program Assistant

" " "
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52 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

52.1 WASHINGTON DC OFFICE OF FIRE & AVIATION

52.1.1 NATIONAL OFFICE OF FIRE & AVIATION

52.2 ALASKA FIRE SERVICE

52.3 ARIZONA STATE OFFICE

52.4 CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE

52.5 COLORADO STATE OFFICE

52.6 IDAHO STATE OFFICE

52.7 MONTANA STATE OFFICE

52.8 NEVADA STATE OFFICE

52.9 NEW MEXICO STATE OFFICE

52.10 OREGON/WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE

52.11 UTAH STATE OFFICE

52.12 WYOMING STATE OFFICE
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UNIT:

BLM Washington Office of Fire & Aviation

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 202/208-4147

 202/208-5099

 202/208-5440

ADDRESS:

1849 'C' Street NW, MS MIB, Room 3041

Washington, DC 20240-1849

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 800/386-8355

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 202/289-3812

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@blm.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

COLLINS, ROB

Group Manager, OF&A - WO

Washington, DC 202 208-4147

VACANT

Senior Tech Advisor

" " 208-5099

BODNER, Tracey 

Administrative Assistant

" " 208-5440
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52.1.1

UNIT:

BLM National Office of Fire & Aviation

(FA-100)

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5446

ADDRESS:

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5446

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5376

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nifc.blm.gov 

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

HAMILTON, Larry

Director, Fire & Aviation

Boise, ID 208 387-5447

MURPHY, Tim

Deputy Director, Fire & Aviation

" " 387-5446

BOATNER, Tom

Group Manager, Fire Operations

" " 387-5060

DASH, Dave

Aviation Program Manager

" " 387-5448

VACANT

Group Manager, Planning/Resources

" " 387-5154

BOWERS, Gary 

Group Manager, Support Services

" " 387-5065

JEFFERY, Anne

Acting Chief, External Affairs

" " 387-5895

CHIVERS, Debie

EEO Manager

" " 387-5454

FREY, Tom

International Program Coordinator

" " 387-5167

SMITH, Andy 

Budget and Evaluation Chief

" " 387-5161
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 52.2

UNIT:

BLM - Alaska Fire Service

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 907/356-5670

TOLL FREE: 1800-258-7706

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 35005

Ft. Wainwright, Alaska 99703-0005

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 907/356-5670

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 907/356-5517

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First_Last Name@ak.blm.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BILLING, Scott

Manager, Alaska Fire Service 

Ft. Wainwright, AK 907 356-5500

RIBAR, Joe

Fire Staff Officer

" " 356-5699

STRONG, Ed

Chief, Fire Operations

" " 356-5642

CURRY, Dave

Mgr, Alaska Interagency Coordination Center

" " 356-5677

VACANT

Aviation Manager

" " 356-5523

FIGARELLE, Mary

Chief, Support Operations

" " 356-5600

EGGER, Kelly 

Chief, Division of Business & Fiscal Management

" " 356-5600

CULLINGS, Kathy

Chief, Information Systems

" " 356-5580
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UNIT:

BLM - Arizona State Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: See Below

ADDRESS:

222 North Central Ave 

Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2203

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: See Below

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 602/417-9554

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First_Last Name@blm.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

McALPIN, Pam

State Fire Management Officer

Phoenix, AZ 602 417-9309

FISHER, Mike

Fire Operations

" " 417-9307

MILLER, Frank

State Aviation Manager 

" " 417-9308

MUELLER, Dave 

Fuels Program Manager

" " 417-9359

PEACOCK, Wendell

Fire Operations Coordinator

" " 417-9305

VACANT 

Mitigation Specialist

" " 417-9336
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UNIT:

BLM - California State Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 916/978-4430

ADDRESS:

2800 Cottage Way, Room W 1834

Sacramento, California 95825-0451

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 916/978-4430

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 916/978-4438

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First_Last Name @blm.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

WEHKING, Ed 

State Fire Management Officer

Sacramento, CA 916 978-4431

WAGGONER, Doug

Assistant State FMO/Operations

" " 978-4437

BARNES, Craig

Fuels Management Specialist

" " 978-4433

CARLSON, Ann Marie

Budget Analyst

" " 978-4446

GHERASIM, Alice 

Staff Assistant

" " 978-4446

PARKAN, Chris

Aviation Manager

" " 978-4435

CARDOZA, Gary

Fire Equipment Specialist

" " 978-4434

MATARAZZI, Les

Southern Operations Interior Coordinator

Riverside, CA 909 320-6145

DUNCAN, Ed

Northern Operations Interior Coordinator

Chico, CA 530 226-2801
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UNIT:

BLM - Colorado State Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 303/239-3689

ADDRESS:

2850 Youngfield Street

Lakewood, Colorado 80215

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 303/445-4300

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 303/239-3811

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@blm.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

PARKER, Andy

Fire Operations Specialist

Lakewood, CO 303 239-3693

WALLIS, Bill

State Fire Management Officer

" " 239-3689

MEYER, Ron 

State Aviation Manager

" " 239-3809

SCHMIDT, Marcus

Smoke Management Specialist

" " 239-3607

BANG, Kim

Training Specialist

Grand Junction, 

CO

970 244-3183

ARCAND, Rich

Business Administration Specialist

Grand Junction, 

CO

970 244-3070

DOWNING, Judith

Education/Mitigation Specialist

Lakewood, CO 303 445-4360

HODGSON, Ron

Applied Behavioral Specialist

Lakewood, CO 303 239-3851
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UNIT:

BLM - Idaho State Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 208/373-3873

ADDRESS:

1387 South Vinnell Way

Boise, Idaho 83709-1657

EMERGENCY NUMBERS COMMERCIAL: 

COMMERCIAL: 208/373-3873

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 208/373-3850

 ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

 First_Last Name@blm.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

JONES, Mark

Fire Operations Specialist 

Boise, ID 208 373-3855

CLARK, Bill 

State Fire Management Officer

" " 373-3851

VACANT

Fire Business Specialist

" " 373-3852

BATES, Joe

State Aviation Manager

" " 373-3853

GOLLNICK-WAID, Krista

Fire Use Specialist 

" " 373-3856

ANDERSON, Dale

Fire Ecologist

" " 378-3869

VANHEMELRYCK, Kim

State Fuels Specialist

" " 378-4047

SKINNER, Jon

State Mitigation Specialist

" " 373-3854

FROST, Karin 

Human Resources Specialist

" " 373-4054

FELTY, Kristy

Fire Program Assistant

" " 373-3873
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UNIT:

BLM - Montana State Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 406/896-2900

ADDRESS:

Billings Dispatch Center

1299 Rimtop Drive

Billings, Montana 59105

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 406/896-2900

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 406/896-2950

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@blm.gov 

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

GILL, Phil

State Fire Management Officer

Billings, MT 406 896-2914

MULLANEY, Pat

Assistant State Fire Management Officer

" " 896-2915

SHELTON, Chris

Dispatch Center Manager

" " 896-2901

EDMONDS, Allen

State Aviation Manager

" " 896-2912

HAMILTON, Kent

Assistant State Aviation Manager

" " 896-2919

GRAY, Jim

Fuel Program Manager

" " 896-2911

DANNENBERG, Mike

Fire Education/Mitigation Specialist

" " 896-2913
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UNIT:

BLM - Nevada State Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 775 861-6450

ADDRESS:

1340 Financial Blvd.

P.O. Box 12000

Reno, Nevada 89520

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 775/861-6450

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 775/861-6668

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@blm.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

LIPKA, Mike

State Fire Control Officer

Reno, NV 775 861-6507

HULL, Kevin 

State Fire Management Officer

" " 861-6450

GALL, Greg

State Aviation Manager

" " 861-6535

HAYES, Everrell “Butch”

Resource/Fire Specialist

" " 861-6479

GREGORY, Sandy

Fuels/Fire Behavior Specialist

" " 861-6514

KNUTSON, Bob

Rural Fire Coordinator

Carson City, NV " 883-8029

GLINSKI, Ruta 

Mitigation/Education Specialist

Reno, NV " 861-6450

SAVOIE, Cindy

Training/Quals Specialist

Reno, NV " 861-6501
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UNIT:

BLM - New Mexico State Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 505/438-7430

ADDRESS:

P.O Box 27115

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502-0115

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 505/842-3473 (SWCC)

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 505/438-7545

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First_Last Name@blm.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

SELKIRK, John

Assistant State Fire Management Officer

Santa Fe, NM 505 438-7431

MICHAUD, Karen

Fuels Management Specialist

" " 438-7500

LEE, Bob

State Fire Management Officer

" " 438-7430

BOTT, Dave

Fire Operations Specialist

" " 438-7580

SALO, Carol 

Fire Business Specialist

" " 438-7589

HUMMEL, Donna

Community Assistance/Mitigation Specialist

" " 438-7404
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UNIT:

BLM - Oregon/Washington State Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 503/808-2720 (NWCC)

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 2965, Portland, Oregon 97208

333 SW First Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97204

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 503/808-6799

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First_Last Name@blm.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE 

PHONE

SIDEBOTHAM, Leo

State Fire Management Officer 

Portland, OR 503 808-6590

PERRETT, Laurie

Director

" " 808-2145

GOSSARD, Carl 

Assistant Director, Operations

" " 808-6461

SNELL, Ken

Deputy Director, Planning

" " 808-2136

HILLIN, Clay

State Aviation Manager

" " 808-6593

SUMMER, David

Safety Officer/FEMA Contact

" " 808-2143

FURLONG, Jim

Operations Specialist

" " 808- 6518 

KENNEDY, Barbara

Cooperative Fire Protection

" " 808-2323

BROWN, Terry

Equipment/Contract Specialist

" " 808-2328

BULGER, Bill

Aviation Safety Specialist

" " 808-2314

RICH, Tim

Wildland Fire Use

" " 808-2934

CHRISTIANSEN, Erik 

Fire Staff Specialist

" " 808-6592
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UNIT:

BLM - Utah State Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 801/539-4091

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 45155

Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0155

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 1-800-844-5497

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 801/539-4056

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@blm.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

WIMMER, Sheldon

State Fire Management Officer

Salt Lake City, UT 801 539-4091

VACANT

Fuels Management Specialist

HILLMAN, Vi

Training Officer

Salt Lake City, UT 801 539-4092

BURKE, John

State Aviation Manager

" " 539-4241

SUWYN, Tom 

Fire Operations

" " 539-4075

MARZEC, Susan 

Community Assistance/Mitigation Specialist

" " 539-4028
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UNIT:

BLM - Wyoming State Office 

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 1-800-295-9953

ADDRESS:

5353 Yellowstone Road

P.O. Box 1828

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 1-800-295-9954 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 307/775-6317

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First_Last Name@blm.gov 

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

GLENN, John

Fire Management Officer

Cheyenne, WY 307 775-6234

ECKERT, Steve

State Fire Operations

" " 775-6235

NOTTAGE, Delores

State Aviation Manager

" " 775-6237

MEANS, Robert

Fire/Fuels Management Specialist

" " 775-6287

HERREN, Vicki 

Fire Ecologist

" " 775-6120

JOHNSON, Kermit 

Incident Business Management Specialist

" " 775-6086
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53.1 WASHINGTON DC A&FM OFFICE 

53.2 USFS - NIFC

53.3 REGION 1

53.4 REGION 2

53.5 REGION 3

53.6 REGION 4

53.7 REGION 5

53.8 REGION 6

53.9 REGION 8

53.10 REGION 9

53.11 REGION 10

53.12 NORTHEASTERN AREA STATE & PRIVATE FORESTRY
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UNIT:

WASHINGTON A&FM

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 202/205-0888

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 96090

Washington, DC 20090-6090

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL:

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 202/205-1272

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

wo@fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

WILLIAMS, Jerry

National Director, Fire & Aviation Management

Washington, DC 202 205-1483

HARBOUR, Tom

Deputy Director, Fire & Aviation Management

" " 205-2496

FORBES, Alice

Assistant Director, Wildland Fire Operations

Boise, ID 208 387-5605

ANDERSON, Janet

Assistant Director, Fire Ecology & Training

Washington, DC 202 205-1489

KERN, Tony

Assistant Director, Aviation Management

" 202 205-1505

LATAPIE, Buck

Assistant Director, Planning & Budget

" 202 205-1501

HOLLENSHEAD, Ed

Fire Safety

Boise, ID 208 387-5102

HANKS, Ron 

National Aviation Safety & Training Manager

" " 387-5607

MAJORS, Tory

Fire Equipment Branch Chief

" " 387-5348

WANDS, Rich

NARTC Director

NARTC 520 670-6414

Ext. 100
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UNIT

USFS -- National Interagency Fire Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5400

ADDRESS:

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5400

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5398

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First Initial Last Name @fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

FORBES, Alice R.

Director, Forest Service NIFC

Boise, ID 208 387-5605

HITCHCOCK, Neal

Deputy Director, Forest Service NIFC

" " 387-5949

WILLIS, Rick

Contracting Officer

" " 387-5669

COMMUNICATIONS DUTY OFFICER " " 387-5644

JENKINS, Steve

Communication Manager/IR

" " 387-5485

MOLIS, Cheryl

Administrative Officer

" " 387-5608

SEXTON, Tim

Wildland Fire Use Program (NPS)

" " 387-5223

NORBURY, Pat

National Aviation/Operations Officer

" " 387-5646

NATIONAL INFO SYSTEMS GROUP " 800 253-5559

APICELLO, Mike

DAVIS, Rose

Public Information 

" 208 387-5460 

387-5437
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UNIT:

FS - Region 1

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 406/329-3401

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 7669

Missoula, Montana 59807

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 406/329-4880

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 406/329-3132 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First Initial Last Name@fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

GREENHOE, Greg

Deputy Director

Missoula, MT 406 329-3296

RICHARDSON, Rodd 

Director, Fire & Aviation and Air

" " 329-3402

HAFENFELD, Rick

Regional Aviation Officer

" " 329-4903

MORRIS, Eddie 

Regional Aviation Safety Manager

" " 329-4918

LASKO, Rich

Fire Use Specialist

" " 329-3232

SCHOFIELD, Cathy

Cooperative Fire Management

" " 329-3409

MILBURN, Dennis

Program, Planning and Development

" " 329-3266

NIMLOS, Tracey

Executive Assistant

" " 329-3401

SCUSSEL, Jeff 

Workforce, Safety and Training

" " 329-3404

WHITLOCK, Roberta 

Incident Business Management Specialist

" " 329-3331
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UNIT:

FS - Region 2

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 303/275-5350

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 25127 

740 Simms Street

Lakewood, Colorado 80225

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 303/445-4300

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 303/275-5754 

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First Initial Last Name@fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

KRUGMAN, Jim

Branch Chief, Fire Operations & Ecology

Lakewood, CO 303 275-5228

CLEMENT, Dave

Deputy Branch Chief, Fire Operations

" " 275-5791

WIEBE, Lindon 

Deputy Director, S&PF/F&AM

" " 275-5750

MARTINEZ, Al

Regional Fire Safety Officer

" " 275-5336

LANDON, Tom

Branch Chief, Regional Aviation Officer

" " 275-5740

PUPULIDY, Ivan 

Branch Chief, Regional Aviation Safety

" " 275-5711

DOMINGUEZ, Hank

Regional Helicopter Specialist

Broomfield, CO " 439-0388

BOCHE, Mark

Director, S&PF/F&AM

Lakewood, CO " 275-5736

LANGOWSKI, Paul 

Branch Chief, Fuels and Ecology

Lakewood, CO " 445-5307
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UNIT:

FS - Region 3

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 505/842-3473

ADDRESS:

USDA FS R-3

333 Broadway Blvd S.E.

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 505/842-3473

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 505/842-3806 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First Initial Last Name@fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

ZIMMERMAN, Tom

Director, Fire & Aviation Management

Albuquerque, NM 505 842-3350

WATERBURY, Bill

Assistant Director, Operations

" " 842-3418

BEGAY, Willie

BIA Tri-Area Assistant Director

" " 842-3133

ROTONDA, Mike

Regional Aviation Officer

" " 842-3359

BRUDEVOLD BLACK, Ginger

Assistant Director, Fire Planning

" " 842-3352

VACANT

Assistant Director, Fuels

" "

HINDMAN, Larry

Aviation Safety R-3

" " 842-3351

ZAMORA, Bill

Fire Business Management/Budget

" " 842-3170

VACANT

Deputy Director, Fire & Aviation Manager

" " 842-3206

MACDONALD, Jerome 

Training and Safety

" " 842-3140
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UNIT:

FS - Region 4

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 801/908-1900

ADDRESS:

324 25th Street

Ogden, Utah 84401

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 801/908-2000

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 801/625-5594

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First Initial Last Name@fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

DUDLEY, Mike

Director, Fire & Aviation

Ogden, UT 801 625-5507

VACANT

Deputy Director, Fire & Aviation Management

" "

PROVENCIO, Dave

Fire Operations

" " 625-5565

KUHN, Bob

Regional Aviation Officer

" " 625-5511

ARCHIBEQUE, Janette

Fire Business Management

" " 625-5805

VACANT

Ground Safety Officer

" " 625-5719

MORRISON, Jim

Aviation Safety Officer

" " 625-5510

THOMAS, Dave 

Regional Fuels Specialist

" " 625-5505

KOPPENOL, Patti 

Regional Fire Use Specialist

" " 625-5403
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UNIT:

FS - Region 5

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 707/562-8737

ADDRESS:

USDA Forest Service

Pacific Southwest Region

1323 Club Drive

Vallejo, California 94592

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 530/226-2800

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 707/562-9048

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First Initial Last Name@fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

QUINTANAR, Ray

Director, Fire & Aviation Management 

Vallejo, CA 707 562-8927

RALEY, Ron

Deputy Director, Fire & Aviation Management 

" " 562-8925

BIEHL, Gary 

Fire Planning & Asst. Director, Strategic Planning

Sonora, CA 209 532-3671

ext.-315

HULBERT, Dennis

Regional Aviation Officer

Sacramento, CA 916 640-1033

BROWN, Dennis

Aviation Safety Officer

" " 640-1038

HERMIT, Ray 

Assistant Director, Fuels Management

Vallejo, CA 707 562-8926

TOLOSANO, Peter 

Ground Safety Officer

Sacramento, CA 916 640-1050

ELLIOTT, Sheri 

Incident Business Coordinator

Vallejo, CA 707 562-8711

SUTLIFF, Shirley 

Regional Training Officer (acting)

Sacramento, CA 916 640-1058
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UNIT:

FS - Region 6

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 503/808-2720 (NWCC)

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 3623

333 SW First Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97204

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 503/808-2720 (NWCC)

FACSIMILE NUMBER: 

COMMERCIAL: 503/808-6799 (OR/WASO)

 503/808-2586 (R6)

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First Initial Last Name@fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

PERRETT, Laurie

Director 

Portland, OR 503 808-2145

SIDEBOTHAM, Leo

State Fire Management Officer 

" " 808-6590

WILLIAMS, Jerry

Assistant Director of Operations

" " 808-6461

SNELL, Ken 

Deputy Director (Acting)

" " 808-2136

ROLLENS, Jon

Assistant Director, Aviation

" " 808-2359

SUMMER, David

Safety Officer/FEMA Contact

" " 808-2143

FURLONG, Jim

Operations Specialist

" " 808-6518

KENNEDY, Barbara

Cooperative Fire Protection

" " 808-2323

BROWN, Terry

Equipment/Contract Specialist

" " 808-2328

BULGER, Bill

Aviation Safety Specialist

" " 808-2314

RICH, Tim

Wildland Fire Use

" " 808-2934

53.9
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FS - Region 8

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 404/347-4243

ADDRESS:

1720 Peachtree Road NW, Suite 846

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 678/320-3000 (SACC)

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 404/347-2836

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First Initial Last Name@fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

ROUNDSAVILLE, Marc 

Director

Atlanta, GA 404 347-3464

OLSEN, Dan 

Assistant Director, Planning

" " 347-2347

VACANT 

Assistant Director, Fire Operations

" "

HERBSTER, Ron 

Deputy Fire Operations

" " 347-7626

BROADNAX, Dave 

Assistant Director, Regional Aviation Officer

" " 347-3735

VACANT 

Regional Aviation Safety Manager

" " 347-1623

FINLEY, Jack 

Helicopter Operations Specialist

" 770 237-0119

VACANT 

Regional Fuels Specialist

" 404 347-3192

HOWARD, Lynne 

Regional Training Specialist

" " 347-2595

GRIMES, Larry 

Operations Safety

" " 347-1025
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UNIT:

FS - Region 9

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 414-297-3600

ADDRESS:

310 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 500

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-2200

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE

COMMERCIAL: 612/713-7300

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 414/297-3642

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First Initial Last Name@fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VACANT

Team Leader, Fire & Aviation Management

Milwaukee, WI 414 297-1280

VACANT

Fire & Emergency Operations

" " 297-3682

REYNOLDS, Bill 

Ground Safety, Training & Prevention Specialist

Milwaukee, WI 

WI Office

414 

715 

297-3977 

477-0828

LaFARR, Sandra 

Regional Aviation Officer

Milwaukee, WI 414 297-3744

MORGAN, Gary 

Aviation Safety Manager

" " 297-3632

HOCKING, Scott 

R1/R9 Helicopter Operations Specialist

St. Paul, MN 612 713-7301

MORIARITY, Dan 

Regional Fire Planner

Milwaukee, WI 414 297-3446

KOONCE, Andrea 

Regional Fuels Specialist

" " 297-1812

LAHTI, Kate 

Fire Business Management

Cass Lake, MN 218 335-8630
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UNIT:

FS - Region 10

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 907/743-9455

ADDRESS:

State & Private Forestry

3301 C Street, Suite 202

Anchorage, Alaska 99503

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 907/230-3621

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 907/743-9479

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First Initial Last Name@fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BUSHNELL, Wayne

Regional Fire Program Manager - Operations

Anchorage, AK 907 743-9459

THOMPSON, Wille R.

Regional Fire Safety/Training

" " 743-9440

LEHNHAUSEN, Gary 

Cooperative Fire Specialist (Acting)

" " 743-9458

KNOWLES, Ron 

Fire Business Management

" " 743-9462

VACANT 

Regional Fire Coordinator

Fairbanks, AK " 356-5676

LISTON, John 

Regional Aviation Officer

Juneau, AK " 586-8837

BINGHAM, Boyce 

Aviation Safety Manager

" " 586-8740

GALLOWAY, Dave 

Helicopter Operations Specialist

" " 586-8782

COOK, Michael 

Aviation Maintenance

" " 586-8770
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UNIT:

Northeastern Area S & PF 

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 610/557-4152

ADDRESS:

11 Campus Boulevard, Suite 200

Newtown Square, PA 19073

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 610/557-4161 

 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 610/557-4154

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First Initial Last Name@fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VACANT

Director, Fire

Newtown Square, 

PA

610 557-4145

DAVIS, Steve

Fire and Emergency Operations

" " 557-4161

ZIMMERMAN, Dan

Deputy Assistant Director 

" " 557-4147

ZENTZ, Alan 

Prescribed Fire

" " 557-4108

HARTLOVE, Robert

Fire Planner, WUI/Prevention Specialist

" " 557-4146

BRADY, Tom 

Fire Specialist

Laconia, NH 603 528-8746

POLASKY, Jan

Volunteer Fire As sistance & FEPP Mgr.

Newtown Square, 

PA

610 557-4144

VACANT

Fire Training Coordinator

" " 557-4151
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54 FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

54.1 F&WS - NIFC

54.2 REGION 1

54.3 REGION 2

54.4 REGION 3

54.5 REGION 4

54.6 REGION 5

54.7 REGION 6

54.8 REGION 7
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UNIT:

FWS - National Interagency Fire Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5400

ADDRESS:

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5400

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5668

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First _Last Name@fws.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

STREET, Phil

Chief, Fire Management Branch

Boise, ID 208 387-5596

McMANUS, Brian 

Deputy Chief, Fire Management Branch

" " 387-5583

BLOMS, Rod

Fire Operations & Safety

" " 387-5599

SEGAR, John 

Fuels Program Coordinator

" " 387-5976

SPAULDING, Roger A.

Fire Management Specialist 

" " 387-5712

BORZIK, Joette

Fire Training Specialist

" " 387-5502

GLEASON, Karen 

Outreach Coordinator/Fire Information Officer

" " 387-5891

OLSON, Andrea

Computer Specialist

" " 387-5597

LEENHOUTS, Bill

Fire Ecologist

" " 387-5584

BALLARD, Lou 

Fire Management Specialist

" " 947-3779
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54.2

UNIT:

FWS - Region 1

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 503/231-6171

ADDRESS:

911 NE 11th Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97232-4181

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: TYPE: Omnifax

COMMERCIAL: 503/231-2364

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Pam_Ensley@fws.gov

Andy_Anderson@fws.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

ENSLEY, Pam

Regional Fire Management Coordinator

Portland, OR 503 231-6174 

ANDERSON, Andy

Regional Fire Management Officer

" " 231-6175

VACANT

Regional Prescribed Fire Specialist

" " 231-2075

MOORE, Steve 

Chief, Refuge Operations

" " 231-6177

BABB, Bruce

Wildland Urban Interface

" " 231-6234

GEORGE, Rico 

Field WUI Coordinator

Stevenson, WA 509 427-4256

SEIDMAN, Dennis 

Field WUI Coordinator

" " 427-4256

VACANT 

Fire Ecologist

Portland, OR 503 872-2756

HAGEDORN, Greg 

Regional Fire Program Technician

" " 231-6769
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54.3

UNIT:

FWS - Region 2

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 505/248-6473

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 1306 - Refuges/Fire

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 505/248-6475

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First _Last Name@fws.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

WHITNEY, Jeff

Regional Fire Management Coordinator

Albuquerque, NM 505 248-6474

DEROSEAR, Loren

Fire Operations Specialist

" " 248-6848

GUFFEY, Lorene 

Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator

" " 248-6421

KAIB, Mark

Fire Ecologist

" " 248-6819

ROLLER, Tricia 

Prescribed Fire Specialist

" " 248-6422

WINSHIP, Kathy 

Administrative Officer

" " 248-7486

GUITIERREZ, Toni 

Fire Program Assistant

" " 248-6473

MAXWELL, Charles

Meteorologist

" " 842-3419
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UNIT:

FWS - Region 3

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 612/713-5366 

ADDRESS:

BHW Federal Building, 1 Federal Drive

Fort Snelling, Minnesota 55111

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 507/263-8878 or 612/845-9351

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 612/713-5286

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First _Last Name@fws.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

LENTZ, Dave

Regional Fire Management Coordinator

Fort Snelling, MN 612 713-5366

CALVERT, Valdo

Regional WUI/RFA Coordinator

" " 713-5445

HEPOLA, Tim 

Regional Fire Ecologist

" " 713-5479

REIBER, Anna 

Regional Fire Program Specialist

" " 713-5464

DEARBORN, Dan

Zone Fire Management Officer 

(Minnesota)

Odessa, MN 320 273-2191

ZELLMER, Tom

Zone Fire Management Officer 

(Wisconsin, Minnesota)

Portage, WI 608 742-7100

Ext. 12

BERGER, Cliff

Zone Fire Management Officer 

(Iowa, Missouri, Illinois)

Quincy, IL 217 224-8580

NURSE, Steve 

Zone Fire Management Officer 

(Michigan, Ohio, Indiana)

Mio, MI 989 826-1783
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54.5

UNIT:

FWS - Region 4

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 404/679-7191

ADDRESS:

1875 Century Blvd., Suite 420

Atlanta, Georgia 30345

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 404/386-1873

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 404/679-7272

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First _Last Name@fws.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BOYKIN, Roger

Regional Fire Management Coordinator

Atlanta, GA 404 679-7191

EATON, Robert

Ass’t. Regional Fire Management Coordinator

" " 679-7190

KUBIAK, Pete 

Regional Prescribed Fire Specialist

Atlanta, GA 404 679-7244

CREWS, Tom 

District 1 Fire Management Officer

Manteo, NC 252 473-1131

JENKINS, Terri 

District 2 Fire Management Officer

Savannah, GA 912 652-4415

WETZEL, Fred 

District 3 Fire Management Officer

Folkston, GA 912 496-7366

HUBBS, Heidi 

District 4 Fire Management Officer

St. Marks, FL 850 925-0544

STRATTON, Glen 

District 5 Fire Management Officer (Acting)

Titusville, FL 321 861-6695

DURRWACHTER, Jim 

District 6 Fire Management Officer

Naples, FL 239 353-8442

WILDER, Tony

District 7 Fire Management Officer

Gautier, MS 228 497-5780
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UNIT:

FWS - Region 5

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 757/986-3409

ADDRESS:

31000 Desert Road

Suffolk, Virginia 23434

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 757/468-4769

CELL: 757/647-1992

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 757/986-3929

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First _Last Name@fws.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

CARTER, Allen

Regional Fire Management Coordinator

Suffolk, VA 757 986-3409 

Ext. 101

KEMP, Gary

Regional Fire Ecologist

" " 986-3409 

Ext. 105

HUBNER, Steve

Regional WUI Coordinator

" " 986-3409 

Ext. 104

HARRIS, Bob 

WUI Specialist, North Zone

Wells, ME 207 646-9099

VICKERS, Gerald 

WUI Specialist, South Zone

Cambridge, MD 410 228-2692 

Ext. 123

CRAIG, Tim 

Fire Management Officer, South

Suffolk, VA 757 986-3480

DURFEE, Mike

Fire Management Officer, Central

Sussex, NJ 973 702-7266

KRISH, Joe 

Fire Management Officer, Blackwater NWR

Cambridge, MD 410 228-2692 

Ext. 128

VOLLICK, Rick

Fire Management Officer, North

Old Town, ME 207 827-6138 

Ext. 22

 54.7
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UNIT:

FWS - Region 6

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 303/236-8125

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 25486, Denver Federal Center

Denver, Colorado 80225

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 303/378-3086

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 303/236-4792 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

jim_kelton@fws.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

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

KERR, Ken

Zone Fire Management Officer - NE/CO/KS

Lakewood, CO 303 239-3869

DEL GROSSO, Shane

Zone Fire Management Officer - ND/SD

Huron, ND 605 352-5814 

Ext. 16

REBARCHIK, Bob 

Zone Fire Management Officer - MT/WY /UT

 

Missoula, MT

 

406

 

329-4749

STERRY, Richard

CO/KS/NE WUI Field Coordinator

Ft. Collins, CO 970 498-2721

WILLOUGHBY, Richard

ND/SD WUI Field Coordinator

Minot, ND 701 839-0405

BEETCH, Neal

Regional WUI Coordinator

Lakewood, CO 303 445-4367

GREEN, Galen

Regional Fire Ecologist

" " 236-8124

 54.8
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UNIT:

FWS - Region 7

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 907/786-3497

ADDRESS:

1011 E. Tudor Road

Anchorage, Alaska 99503-6199

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 907/351-6817

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 907/786-3932

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First _Last Name@fws.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

LONG, Gene

Regional Fire Management Coordinator

Anchorage, AK 907 786-3497

VACANT 

Wildland-Urban Interface Coordinator

" " 786-3654

NEWBOULD, Doug

Fire Management Officer - Kenai NWR 

Soldotna, AK " 260-5994

KWART, Mary

Fire Management Officer - Tetlin NWR

Tok, AK " 883-9411

LAMBRECHT, Robert 

FMO – Koyukuk/Nowitna/Innoko/Selawik NWRs

Galena, AK " 656-1231

PATTON, Sam

FMO - Yukon Flats/Arctic/Kanuti NWRs

Fairbanks, AK " 456-0467

MURPHY, Karen 

Fire Ecologist

Anchorage, AK " 786-3501
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55 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

55.1 NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER 

55.2 ALASKA REGION 

55.3 NORTHEAST REGION 

55.4 MIDWEST REGION 

55.5 NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

55.6 INTERMOUNTAIN REGION

55.7 SOUTHEAST REGION 

55.8 PACIFIC WEST REGION
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UNIT:

NPS - National Interagency Fire Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5200

ADDRESS:

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5400

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5250

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First _Last Name@nps.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VAP, Sue

National Fire Management Officer

Boise, ID 208 387-5225

BROYLES, Paul

Chief, Fire Operations and Safety 

" " 387-5226

BOTTI, Steve

Program/Budget Manager

" " 387-5210

WALLACE, Mike

Fire Science/Ecology

" " 387-5215

JOHNSON, Merrie

Training/Quals/Business Management

" " 387-5224

D’AMICO, Roberta 

Communication Education

" " 387-5239

DOUGLAS, Pam 

Administrative Officer

" " 387-5211

CRABTREE, Gladys 

Information Resource Management

" " 387-5214

WILLIAMS-RHODES, Edy 

Division Chief, Fire and Aviation Management

Washington, DC 202 513-7133

GASSER, Erv 

BAER Team (Burned Area Emergency Rehab)

Seattle, WA 206 220-4263
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UNIT:

NPS - Alaska Region 

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 907/644-3409

 907/223-1892

ADDRESS:

240 W. 5th Avenue, Room 114

Anchorage, Alaska 99501

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 907/644-3809

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First _Last Name@nps.gov

Mail to: Karen_La_May@nps.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

CELLA, Brad

Regional Fire Management Officer

Anchorage, AK 907 644-3409

LaMAY, Karen

Regional Fire Program Assistant

" " 644-3412

HENDERSON, Marsha 

Eastern Area Fire Management Officer

Fairbanks, AK " 455-0650

WARTHIN, Dan 

Western Area Fire Management Officer

Denali Park, AK " 683-9548

BARNES, Ken 

Aviation Coordinator

Anchorage, AK " 644-3407

MILLER, Morgan 

Communication, Education, and Prevention

Denali Park, AK " 683-6423

ALLEN, Jennifer 

Fire Ecologist

Fairbanks, AK " 455-0652

SORBEL, Brian 

Fire GIS Specialist

Anchorage, AK " 644-3413
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UNIT:

NPS - Northeast Region

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 617/223-5067(BOS)

 540/999-3411(NER)

ADDRESS:

Boston Fire Staff (BOS)

15 State Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Philadelphia Regional Office (NER)

200 Chestnut St., Third Floor

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 703/999-3422

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 617/223-5165 (BOS)

 215/597-0064 (NER)

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First _Last Name@nps.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

HEAD, Paul

Fire Management Officer

Boston, MA 617 223-5067

WALLNER, Douglas

Prescribed Fire Specialist

Philadelphia, PA 215 597-7140

RUGGIERO, Robert

Fire Program Assistant

Boston, MA 617 223-5330

STEWART, Barb Prevention 

Education and Information

Charlottesville, VA 434 977-1375 

Ext. 3365

RITCHIE, Brenda

EICC Coordinator

Luray, VA 540 999-3422

HULSE, Jane

Fire Dispatcher

" " 999-3418

MAZZEO, Joe

Structural Fire

Boston, MA 617 223-5221
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UNIT:

NPS - Midwest Region 

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 402/221-3476

ADDRESS:

1709 Jackson Street

Omaha, Nebraska 68102

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL:

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 402/221-3565

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First _Last Name@nps.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BIRD, Fred

Regional Fire & Aviation Manager

Omaha, NE 402 221-3475

BURNS, Connie 

Fire Program Assistant

" " 221-3476

MATTINGLY, James (JP)

Wildland Fire Management Specialist

" " 221-4994

DE COSTER, Jim

Fire Ecologist

" " 221-3859

BEACHAM, Scott

Fuels Management Specialist

" " 221-3915

SMITH, Janelle

Budget Analyst

" " 221-3478

JOHNSON, J. Michael (Mike)

Fire Education, Prevention & Information

" " 221-3478

MANCUSO, Paul

Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator

St. Paul, MN 612 713-7326

MARIEN, Stephen (Steve)

Fire Meteorologist

" " 713-7315

HANSEN, Kathie 

Fire GIS Specialist

Madison, WI 608 263-7689
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UNIT:

NPS - National Capitol Region

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 301/432-6945

ADDRESS:

P. O. Box 158

302 E. Main Street

Sharpsburg, MD 21782

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 301/714-2235

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 301/432-8621

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First _Last Name@nps.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BOUCHER, Don

Regional Fire Management Officer

Washington, DC 202 619-7039

SEABRIGHT, Jeffrey

Assistant Regional Fire Management Officer

Sharpsburg, MD 301 432-6945

CLANCY, Barbara

Fire Program Assistant

" " 432-6548

KENYON, William

Communications Center Supervisor 

Hagerstown, MD 301 714-2223

WADE, Stanley 

Structural Fire Specialist

Washington, DC 202 619-7168
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UNIT:

NPS - Intermountain Region 

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 303/969-2449

ADDRESS:

12795 W Alameda Parkway, PO Box 25287 

Denver, Colorado 80225

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 303/969-2037

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First _Las t Name@nps.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

SWIFT, Bryan

Fire Management Officer

Denver, CO 303 969-2449

VACANT

Deputy Fire Management Officer

" "

DEMS,. Len

Wildland Fire Specialist

" " 969-2951

CHETWIN, Cliff

Aviation & Safety Specialist

" " 969-2657

KERR, Linda

Fire Ecologist

" " 969-2883

HARRIS, Jeanie

Budget Analyst

" " 969-2948

LINEBACK, Bob 

National Fire Plan Coordinator

Santa Fe, NM 505 988-6018

DEAN, Clark 

National Fire Plan Coordinator

Denver, CO 303 969-2124
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UNIT:

NPS - Southeast Region

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 404/562-3108 Ext. 653

ADDRESS: National Park Service

Atlanta Federal Center/1924 Building 

100 Alabama Street, S.W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 770/458-2464 (SACC)

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 404/562-3200

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nps.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

GARVIN, Ken 

Regional Fire Management Officer

Atlanta, GA 404 562-3108

Ext. 653

SLAY, Kenneth

Wildland Fire Specialist

" " 562-3108

Ext. 512

MALLARD, Sandra 

Fire Program Assistant

" " 562-3108

Ext. 655

WALSH, Kevin

Prescribed Fire Specialist

" " 562-3108

Ext. 684

WEBB, Mike 

Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator

" " 562-3108 

Ext. 646

CROSS, Clint 

Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator

" " 562-3108 

Ext. 672

TOOLE, Robin

Fire Planner

" " 562-3108

Ext. 632

NOBLE, Caroline 

Fire Ecologist

Tallahassee, FL 850 893-4153 

Ext. 267
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UNIT:

NPS - Pacific West Region 

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 510/817-1373

ADDRESS:

1111 Jackson St. Suite 700

Oakland, California 94607

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 510/817-1487 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nps.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

HUSARI, Sue

Fire Management Officer

Oakland, CA 510 817-1371

KRAUSHAAR, John

Deputy Fire Management Officer

" " 817-1370

KAUFFMAN, Brenda 

Regional Fire Program Assistant

Oakland, CA 510 817-1373

BATES, Susie 

Regional Aviation Manager

Vancouver, WA 360 696-7549

APPLING, Bob 

Wildland Fire Specialist WUI

Olympia, WA 360 696-7540

CONOVER, Corky 

Wildland Fire Specialist WUI

Fresno, CA 559 565-3129

REEBERG, Paul 

Fire Effects Monitoring Program

Oakland, CA 510 817-1372

SMEDLEY, Rick 

Fire Planner

Olympia, WA 360 696-7545

WILLS, Robin 

Fire Ecologist

Oakland, CA 510 817-1432
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56 BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

56.1 BIA CENTRAL OFFICE - NIFC

56.2 GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL OFFICE

56.3 SOUTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE

56.4 SOUTHERN PLAINS REGIONAL OFFICE

56.5 ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL OFFICE

56.6 EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE

56.7 ALASKA REGIONAL OFFICE

56.8 MIDWEST REGIONAL OFFICE

56.9 EASTERN OKLAHOMA REGIONAL OFFICE

56.10 NAVAJO REGIONAL OFFICE

56.11 WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE

56.12 NORTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE

56.13 PACIFIC REGIONAL OFFICE
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56.1

UNIT:

BIA Central Office --

 National Interagency Fire Center

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5575

ADDRESS:

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5660

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5581

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

First_Last Name@nifc.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VACANT

BIA Director, NIFC

Boise, ID 208 387-5575

CARLILE, Lyle 

Fire/Fuels Management Specialist

" " 387-5640

VACANT

Aviation Program Manager

" " 387-5371

BRADSHAW, Scott 

Fire Management Planning

" " 387-5373

KOCH, Dave

Training Specialist

" " 387-5577

VACANT

Fire Management Operations

" " 387-5576

GOULD, John 

Aviation Safety

" " 387-5177

ROSSITER, Steven 

BRIDGES, Denney 

AMICARELLA, Mike 

Regional Aviation Managers 

Missoula, MT

Albuquerque, NM 

Broomfield, CO

406

505 

303

329-4720 

842-3869 

410-7128

MORIN, Rosie 

Administrative Officer

Boise, ID 208 387-5696
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56.2

UNIT:

BIA - Great Plains Regional Office 

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 605/226-7621

ADDRESS:

Federal Building

115 Fourth Avenue SE

Aberdeen, South Dakota 54701

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 605/226-7358

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstNameLastName@bia.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

AUSBORN, Darrell

Fire Management Officer

Aberdeen, SD 605 226-7621

POOLER, Paul

Assistant Fire Management Officer

" " "

BEVERIDGE, Morgan

Regional Fuels Specialist

" " "

SCHMUNK, Lee

Wildland Fire Prevention/Education 

" " "

MADIGAN, Michael

Natural Resource Specialist/Fire

" " "
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56.3

UNIT:

BIA - Southwest Regional Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 505-346-7579

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 26567

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 505/346-7579

CELL: 505/235-3814

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 505/346-7536

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

No e-mail address

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

WACONDA, John E.

Regional Supervisory Forester

Albuquerque, NM 505 346-7579

ABEITA, Fernando 

Regional Fire Management Officer 

" " "

MORTON, John

Assistant Fire Management Officer

" " "

LUEDTKE, Hal

Regional Fuels Specialist

" " "
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56.4

UNIT:

BIA - Southern Plains Regional Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 405/247-1654 or 405/247-1587

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 368 

Anadarko, OK 73005 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 405/933-0574 or 580/515-5694

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 405/247-9707

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstNameLastName@bia.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

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

TAYLOR, Dean 

Fire Control Officer – NW Zone

Watonga, OK 580 623-5101

REED, MIKE

Environmental Scientist

Anadarko, OK 405 247-1549 

WARE, Jocelyn 

Contract Specialist

" " 247-1527 
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UNIT:

BIA - Rocky Mountain Regional Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 406/896-2900

ADDRESS:

316 N. 26th Street

Billings, Montana 59101-1362

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 406/896-2900

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 406/247-7921

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

FirstNameLastName@bia.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

CORBIN, Tom

Forester, Fire Management Officer

Billings, MT 406 247-7950

GLENMORE, Dale

Assistant Fire Management Officer

" " 247-7949

ROESSLER, Jim

Fire Use Specialist

" " 247-7949

VACANT

Billings Interagency Coordination Center

" " 896-2903

BUCKLAND, Carla

Dispatcher

Great Falls, MT 406 791-7761
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UNIT:

BIA - Eastern Regional Office 

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 615/467-1669 Daytime Only

ADDRESS:

711 Stewarts Ferry Pike

Nashville, Tennessee 87214

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: None

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 615/467-2939

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

DMS: mail364898@pop.net

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

RECKER, Tony

Fire Management Officer

Nashville, TN 615 467-1669 

289-3290

ANDES, John 

Fuels Specialist

" " 467-1670 

289-3343

MENEELY, Scott

Regional Forester

" " 467-1671 

289-3221
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UNIT:

BIA - Alaska Regional Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 907/271-4049

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 25520 

Juneau, Alaska 99802 

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 907/230-9029 (Cell)

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 907/271-4083

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Nate: mail364952@pop.net

Steve: mail373019@pop.net

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VACANT

Fire Management Specialist

Anchorage, AK 907 271-4049

URVINA, Anthony

Chief, Natural Resources

Juneau, AK " 586-7618

HEPPNER, Steve

Fire Management Officer

" " 586-7407
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UNIT:

BIA - Midwest Regional Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 612/713-4400

ADDRESS:

One Federal Drive, Room 550

Ft. Snelling, Minnesota 55111

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 

Press “7” during Voice Mail

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 612/713-4401

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

mail364925@pop.net (Sean Hart)

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

HART, Sean J.

Regional Fire Management Officer

Minneapolis, MN 612 713-4400

Ext. 1180

WEST, Jay

Supervisory Forester

" " Ext. 1147

HARDZINSKI, Carl

GIS Forester

" " Ext. 1144

FASTELAND, Tom

Assistant Area FMO

Grand Rapids, MN 218 327-5929

REMUS, Tom

Prescribed Fire/Fire Use Specialist

" " 327-4793

HILTON, Gary 

Prevention Forester

Minneapolis, MN 612 713-4400 

Ext. 1079

KURTZ, Bill 

NEPA/ARCH: FIRE

" " 713-4400 

Ext. 1045

CASSELLIUS, Marty 

GIS Fire

" " 713-4400 

Ext. 1132
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56.9

UNIT:

BIA - Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 918/781-4642 or 781-4684

ADDRESS:

P. O. Box 8002

3100 West Peak Blvd.

Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 580/320-7077

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 918/781-4644

INTERNET ADDRESS

RonaldMorrison@bia.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

VACANT

Interregional Fire Coordinator

Oklahoma City, OK

VACANT

Assistant Interregional Fire Coordinator

"

MORRISON, Ron

Regional Forester/Fire Management Officer

(acting)

Muskogee, OK 918 781-4684
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 56.10

UNIT:

BIA - Navajo Regional Forestry

BIA, Aviation and Fire

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 928/729-2307

 928/729-7367

ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX 1060/Slot 410

Gallup, New Mexico 87305

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 928/729-2307

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 928/729-5029

ELECTRONIC MAIL: EXAMPLE

FirstNameLastName@bia.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BARNEY, Jefferson 

Area Fire Dispatcher 

Ft. Defiance, AZ 928 729-2307

BYDONE, Jim R.

Area Assistant Fire Dispatcher

" " 729-7379

HAMMOND, Mark

Fire Management Officer

" " 729-7392

MARTIN, Jonathan 

Area Supervisory Forester

" " 729-7228

VACANT . 

Natural Resource Specialist (NEPA)

" " 729-7378

CHATO, Melvin 

Fire Use Specialist

" " 729-7232

WATCHMAN, BILL 

Fire Operations Specialist (Acting)

" " 729-7389

TELLER, Dennis M. 

Assistant Fuels Management Officer

" " 729-7384

O’HARA, Gerald 

GIS Specialist

" " 729-7381

VACANT 

Assistant Fire Management Officer

" " 729-7230

 56.11
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UNIT:

BIA - Western Regional Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 602/379-6798

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 10

Phoenix, Arizona 85001

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL/CELL: 602/363-4912

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 602/379-6826

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Mail364900@pop.net or leonben@bia.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BEN Jr., Leon 

Fire Management Officer

Phoenix, AZ 602 379-6798

LEE, John

Assistant Fire Management Officer

" " "

PHILBIN, John

Regional Forester

" " "

BURNETTE, Keith

Regional Fire Use Specialist

" " "

VACANT 

Forester TSA

" " "
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 56.12

UNIT:

BIA - Northwest Regional Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 503/231-6759

ADDRESS:

911 NE 11th Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97232-4169

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 503/231-6800 or

 503/326-7405

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 503/231-6774

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Cory.Winnie@pop.net

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

WINNIE, Cory

Regional Protection Forester

Portland, OR 503 231-6759

BRANSON, Tom

Forester, Fuels Management

" " 231-6797

WHISTLER, Robert

Regional Forester

" " 231-6802

SHOURDS, Nate 

WUI Specialist

" " 231-6806

LONNING, Gene 

Fuels Specialist

" " 231-2175
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 56.13

UNIT:

BIA - Pacific Regional Office

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 916/978-6065

ADDRESS:

2800 Cottage Way

Sacramento, California 95825

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 866-347-3242 (FIREBIA)

 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 916/978-6081

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

RECKER, Ron

Regional Fire Management Officer

Sacramento, CA 916 978-6065

FIELITZ, Rick

Regional Forester

" " 978-6061

JONES, Yvonne

Assistant Regional Fire Management Officer 

" " 978-6066

VACANT 

Regional Fuels Specialist

" "

VACANT 

Fire Management Specialist

" "

NANAMKIN, Jim 

Regional Prevention Specialist

" " 978-6148

JONES, Gerald

Assistant Regional Forester

" " 978-6076
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57.1 CANADIAN INTERAGENCY FOREST FIRE CENTRE

57.2 NORTHWEST

57.3 YUKON

57.4 SASKATCHEWAN

57.5 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA AND PARKS OF CANADA

57.6 ALBERTA

57.7 BRITISH COLUMBIA

57.8 MANITOBA

57.9 NEW BRUNSWICK

57.10 NOVA SCOTIA

57.11 ONTARIO

57.12 NEWFOUNDLAND

57.13 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

57.14 QUEBEC
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UNIT:

Canadian Interagency

Forest Fire Centre

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 204/784-2030

ADDRESS:

210-301 Weston Street

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 3H4

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 204/784-2030

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 204/956-2398

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

ciffc@ciffc.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

JEFFREY, Allan C.

Director

Winnipeg, Manitoba 204 784-2030

DUTY OFFICER " " "
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UNIT:

Canadian Northwest Territories

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 867/872-7710

ADDRESS:

Dept of Renewable Resources,

Wildlife & Economic Development

P.O. Box 7, Ft. Smith, NT XOE OPO

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 867/872-7710

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 867/872-2077

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

forestmanagement@gov.nt.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

COREY, Susan

Director, Forest Management

Ft. Smith, NT 867 872-7710

DUTY OFFICER " " 872-7710
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UNIT:

Canadian Yukon Territory

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 867/667-3128

ADDRESS:

Protective Services Branch

P. O. Box 2703

Whitehorse, Yukon YIA 2C6

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 867/667-3128 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 867/667-3148

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

YDO@gov.yk.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

COLBERT, Ken

Head, Wildland Fire Management

Whitehorse, Yukon 867 456-3940

YUKON DUTY OFFICER

Seasonal (April 1 - Sept 30)

" 867 667-3128
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57.4

UNIT:

Government of Saskatchewan

Dept of Environment & Resource Mgmt.

Fire Management & Protection Branch

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 306/953-3430

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 3003, Hwy #2 North

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 6G1

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 306/953-3430

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 306/953-2530

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

ffmbdispatch@derm.gov.sk.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

ROBERTS, Steven

Director, Fire Management & Protection Branch

Prince Albert, 

SASK

306 953-2206

DUTY OFFICER " " 953-3430
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UNIT:

Government of Canada

Canadian Heritage, Parks Canada

National Parks Directorate

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 819/994-2912

 

ADDRESS:

25 Eddy Street, 4th Floor

Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M5

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 403/815-5533

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 819/997-3380

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

mike_etches@pch.gc.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

ETCHES, Mike

Forest Ecologist

Ottawa 819 994-2912

DUTY OFFICER " 403 815-5533
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UNIT:

Government of Alberta

Sustainable Resource Department 

Forest Protection Division 

Dept of Environmental Protection

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 780/415-6460

ADDRESS:

10th Floor, 9920 108 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2M4

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: Office hours: 780/415-6460

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 780/422-7230

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

pffc.wfops@gov.ab.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

HARRISON, Don

Branch Director

Edmonton, Alberta 780 427-2545

DUTY OFFICER " " 415-6460
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UNIT:

Government of British Columbia

Forest Protection Branch

BCFS - Ministry of Forests

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 250/387-1717

ADDRESS:

2nd Floor, Bldg A, 2957 Jutland Rd.

Victoria, BC V8W 3E7

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 250/387-1717

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 250/387-5964

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

provfire@gems4.gov.bc.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

FUGLEM, Peter

Provincial Fire Control Officer

Victoria, BC 250 387-1717

DUTY OFFICER " " 387-1717
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UNIT:

Government of Manitoba

Headquarter Operations

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 204/945-5252

ADDRESS:

Box 10, 200 Sulteaux Crescent . 

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3W3

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 204/945-5252

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 204/945-7782

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

hqfire@gov.mb.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

BROWN, Dennis

Director, Headquarters Operations

Winnipeg, 

Manitoba

204 945-6647

DUTY OFFICER " " 945-5252
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UNIT:

Government of New Brunswick

Dept of Natural Resources & Energy

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 506/453-2530

ADDRESS:

Hugh John Fleming Forestry Centre

1350 Regent Street

Fredericton, NB E3C 2G6

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 506/453-2530

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 506/453-3322

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Provincial.firecentre@gnb.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

CONNERS, Kim

Manager, Forest Fire Management

Fredericton, NB 506 453-2530

DUTY OFFICER " " 453-2530
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UNIT:

Province of Nova Scotia

Forest Protection Subdivision

Dept of Natural Resources

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 902/758-7230

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 130

Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia B0N 2H0

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

COMMERCIAL: 902/758-7230

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 902/758-3210

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

protinfo@gov.ns.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

FANNING, Walter

Manager, Forest Protection

Shubenacadie, NS 902 758-7236

DUTY OFFICER " " 758-7230
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UNIT:

Ontario Aviation, Forest Fire Management Branch

Ministry of Natural Resources 

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 705/945-5750

ADDRESS:

70 Foster Drive, Suite 400

Sault St Marie, Ontario P6A 6V5

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

COMMERCIAL: 705/945-5750

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 705/945-5785

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

pffc-firemail@mnr.gov.on.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

MCFADDEN, Jack

Director, Aviation & Forest Fire Management 

Branch

Sault St Marie

Ontario

705 945-5937

DUTY OFFICER " " 945-5750
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UNIT:

Newfoundland Forest Service

Dept of Forest Resources & Agrifoods 

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 709/637-2328, 2653

ADDRESS:

Fortis Building., P.O. Box 2006

Corner Brook, Newfoundland A2H 6J8

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 709/637-2328

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 709/637-2403

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

nlfsfire@gov.nf.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

FLEMING, Gerald J.

Director, Forest Engineering & Industry Services

Corner Brook, NL 709 637-2349

DUTY OFFICER " " 637-2328
FIRE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

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 57.13

UNIT:Prince Edward Island

Department of Agriculture 

Acquaculture & Forestry

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 902/368-4800 

 

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 2000

Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7N8

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

COMMERCIAL: 902/368-4800

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 902/368-4806 

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

fbeachgrove@gov.pe.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

McASKILL, J. Dan

Manager, Provincial Forest & Forest Fire Protection

Charlottetown, PEI 902 368-6730

DUTY OFFICER " " 368-4804
FIRE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

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 57.14

UNIT: Quebec 

Ministere des Ressources

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 418/627-8642

 

ADDRESS:

880- chemin Sainte-Foy - 6 etage

Quebec, Quebec GIS 4x4

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

COMMERCIAL: 418/871-3341

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 418/643-2368

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

cpl@sopfeu.qc.ca

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

DROLET, Bernard

Liaison

Sainte-Foy, 

Quebec

418 627-8642

GIRARD, Jean 

Directeur

" " 871-3341

DUTY OFFICER " 418 871-3341
FIRE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

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58 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, UNITED STATES MILITARY, 

US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT/OFFICE OF FOREIGN

DISASTER ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF WILDLAND FIRE COORDINATION, AND

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE FORESTERS

58.1 FEMA

58.2 UNITED STATES MILITARY

58.3 INTERNATIONAL – US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT/

OFFICE OF FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE

58.4 OFFICE OF WILDLAND FIRE COORDINATION

58.5 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE FORESTERS
FIRE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

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58.1

UNIT:

FEMA/U.S. Fire Administration

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 301/447-1359

ADDRESS:

16825 South Seton Avenue

Emmitsburg, Maryland 21717

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 1-800-238-3358

 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5398

ELECTRONIC MAIL: 

First.Last@dhs .gov 

* First Initial Last Name@fs.fed.us 

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

PAULISON, R. David 

U.S. Fire Administrator

Washington, DC 202 646-4223

DICKINSON, Charlie 

Deputy U. S. Fire Administrator

Emmitsburg, MD 301 447-1080

LAWRENCE, Cortez 

National Fire Programs Director

" " 447-1362

WOOD, Hugh 

Chief, National Fire Programs Response Branch

" " 447-1087

DOUGHERTY, Michael * 

NIFC Liaison

Boise, ID 208 387-5698
FIRE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

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58.2

UNIT:

United States Military

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER: ELECTRONIC MAIL:

DOMS: Major John Wood

 Branch Chief: Lt. Beasley

DOMS DUTY OFFICER:

FAX: 703/697-3147

Washington, DC 703 697-9400

UNIT:

Northern Command

Colorado Springs, 

CO

Contact NICC for specific 

numbers

UNIT:

HQ Fifth Army 

Ft. Sam Houston, TX

HOMELAND SECURITY: Major Ralph Larson

 Mr. Jerry Unwin 

210

210

221-2999

221-9309

FAX 210 221-2608

UNIT:

Fifth U.S. Army 

Ft. Sam Houston, TX

EOC: Lt. Col. Mark Greszler 

 Lt. Col. Steven Bratina 

 

Emergency 

Operations Center

210

"

221-1513

221-0037

FAX 210 221-1123

UNIT:

Forces Command Operations Center

Atlanta, GA

Force Command Operations 404 464-5222

FAX " 464-3686

58.3
FIRE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

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UNIT:

US Agency for International 

Development/Office of Foreign Disaster 

Assistance (USAID/OFDA)

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 202/273-4729

ADDRESS:

Office of International Programs

1099 14th Street, NW, Suite 5500W

Washington, DC 20005-3402

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 202/273-4750

 202/216-3706

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

ssavolaine@fs.fed.us

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

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

247-7974

BECKER, Bob

Disaster Management Specialist (DASP)

" 202

"

703

273-4735

712-1128 

629-4678 (C)

BRYANT, Larry

Disaster Management Specialist (DASP)

" 202

" 

703

273-4743

712-0746

629-4676 (C)

FLEMING, James

OFDA Team Leader

Field Support Unit

" 202 

703

712-4098 

303-3448 (C)

HORNE, Todd

OFDA Team Leader, Logistics

" 202 

703

712-0234 

725-8972 (C)

 58.4
FIRE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

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UNIT: 

DOI Office of Wildland Fire Coordination 

(OS-OWFC)

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 202/606-3447

ADDRESS: 

1849 C Street, NW 

Washington, CD 20240 

Mailstop 3060-MIB

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COMMERCIAL: 

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 202/606-3150

ELECTRONIC MAIL: First_Last@ios.doi.gov 

(except Dalzell, Dalton, and Hartzell who use their 

middle initial: First_I_Last@ios.doi.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

HARTZELL, Tim C.

Director, Office of Wildland Fire Coordination

Washington, DC 202 606-3447

JOSEPHSON, Wally 

Program Analyst/Suppression & Rehab

" " 606-3053

VACANT 

Program Analyst

" " 606-3206

STEWART, John 

Biomass Specialist/Forester

" " 606-0504

DALZELL, Scott J. 

Budget Officer

" " 606-0509

LOVING, Barb 

Program Analyst

" " 606-3108

FITZSIMMONS, Allan 

Fuels Coordinator

" " 606-0488

TURKELTAUB, Elyse 

IT Specialist

" " 606-0518

DALTON, Michelle A. 

Staff Assistant

" " 606-3211
FIRE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

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UNIT: 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE 

FORESTERS

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

COMMERCIAL: 208/867-0908

 

ADDRESS:

3833 S. Development Avenue

Boise, ID 83705-5354

NIGHT OR 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

COMMERCIAL: 208/867-0908

FACSIMILE NUMBER:

COMMERCIAL: 208/387-5376

ELECTRONIC MAIL:

Don_Artley@nifc.blm.gov

...IF NO ANSWER ON ABOVE NUMBERS, CALL IN ORDER LISTED BELOW...

NAME/TITLE CITY

STATE

AREA

CODE

OFFICE

PHONE

ARTLEY, Don 

State Forest Representative

Boise, ID 208 387-5653
FIRE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

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61 IQCS POSITION CODES

61.1 OVERHEAD POSITIONS LISTED IN THE NIIMS WILDLAND 

AND PRESCRIBED FIRE QUALIFICATION SYSTEM GUIDE, PMS

310-1, NFES 1414

Command and Staff

ACDR Area Commander

AREP Agency

Representative

DPIC Deputy Incident

Commander

FUMA Fire Use

Manager

IARR Interagency

Resource

Rep.

ICT1 Incident

Commander T1

ICT2 Incident

Commander T2

ICT3 Incident

Commander T3

ICT4 Incident

Commander T4

ICT5 Incident

Commander T5

IOF1 Information

Officer T1

IOF2 Information

Officer T2

IOF3 Information

Officer T3

LOFR Liaison Officer

RXB1 Prescribed Fire

Burn Boss T1

RXB2 Prescribed Fire

Burn Boss T2

RXM1 Prescribed Fire

Manager T1

RXM2 Prescribed Fire

Manager T2

SOF1 Safety Officer

T1

SOF2 Safety Officer

T2

SOF3 Safety Officer

T3

Operations

ABRO Aircraft Base

Radio Operator

ACAC Area Command

Aviation Coord.

AOBD Air Ops

Branch Director

ASGS Air Support

Group Supervisor

ATCO Air Tanker 

F/W Coord.

ATGS Air Tactical

Group Supervisor

CREP Crew 

Representative

CRWB Crew Boss

(Single Resource)

DECK Deck Coordinator

DIVS Division/Group

Supervisor

DOZB Dozer Boss 

(Single Resource)

ENGB Engine Boss

(Single Resource)

FELB Felling Boss

(Single Resource)

FFT1 Advanced FF/Squad

Boss

FFT2 Firefighter

FIRB Firing Boss

HEB1 Helibase Mgr

Type 1

HEB2 Helibase Mgr

Type 2

HECM Helicopter

Crewmember

HCWN Helicopter

Manager CWN

HELB Helicopter

Boss (SR) 
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HLCO Helicopter

Coordinator

Boss (SR)

OPBD Operations

Branch Dir.

OSC1 Operations

Section Chief T1

OSC2 Operations

Section Chief T2

RXI1 Ignition

Specialist T1

RXI2 Ignition

Specialist T2

STAM Staging Area

Manager

STCR Strike Team

Ldr., Crew

STDZ Strike Team

Ldr., Dozer

STEN Strike Team

Ldr., Engine

STPL Strike Team

Ldr.,Tractor

Plow

TFLD Task Force

Leader

TOLC Take-Off and 

Landing Coord

TRPB Tractor Plow

Planning

ACPC Asst. Area

Commander,

Planning

DINS Damage

Inspection

Specialist

DMOB Demobilization Unit

Leader

DOCL Documentation Unit

Leader

DPRO Display 

Processor

FBAN Fire Behavior

Analyst

FEMO Fire Effects

Monitor

FOBS Field Observer

GIST Geographic

Information

System 

Technical

Specialist

IRIN Infrared 

Interpreter

LTAN Long Term 

Fire Analyst

PSC1 Planning Section

Chief T1

PSC2 Planning Section

Chief T2

RESL Resources Unit

Leader

SCKN Status/Check-in

Recorder

SITL Situation Unit

Leader

TNSP Training Specialist

Logistics

ACLC Asst. Area

Commander

Logistics

BCMG Base/Camp

Manager

COML Communications Unit

Leader

COMT Incident

Communications

Tech.

EQPM Equipment

Manager

FACL Facilities Unit

Leader

FDUL Food Unit

Leader

GSUL Ground Support

Unit Leader

INCM Incident

Communications Center

Manager
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LSC1 Logistics 

Section

Chief T1

LSC2 Logistics Section

Chief T2

MEDL Medical Unit

Leader

ORDM Ordering 

Manager

RADO Radio Operator

RCDM Receiving/DistributionMgr.

SECM Security 

Manager

SPUL Supply Unit

Leader

SUBD Support Branch

Director

SVBD Service Branch

Director

Finance/Administration

CLMS Claims

Specialist

CMSY Commissary

Manager

COMP Comp/Claims

Unit Leader

COST Cost Unit Leader

EQTR Equipment Time

Recorder

FSC1 Finance/Admin.

S.C. T1

FSC2 Finance/Admin

 S.C. T2

INJR Comp for Injury

Specialist

PROC Procurement

Unit Leader

PTRC Personnel

Time Recorder

TIME Time Unit

Leader

Expanded Dispatch

CORD Coordinator

EDSP Supervisory

Dispatcher

EDSD Support 

Dispatcher

EDRC Dispatch

Recorder
61.2 IQCS POSITION CODES 

For a complete list of all IQCS recognized Position Codes, refer to the following site: 

http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/iqcs/documents/redcard/IQCS Positons.xls 

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62 CREWS

62.1 TYPE 1 INTERAGENCY HOTSHOT CREWS

GEO HOME HOME AIRPORT

CREW NAME AREA AGENCY UNIT PRI/SEC

 1. BITTERROOT NR FS BRF MSO/FCA

 2. LOLO NR FS LNF MSO/FCA

 3. HELENA NR FS HNF HLN/GTF

 4. ID PANHANDLE NR FS FNF FCA/MSO

 5. CHIEF MTN NR BIA BFA GTF/FCA

 6. LEWIS & CLARK NR FS LCF GTF/HLN 

 7. FLATHEAD NR FS FNF FCA/MSO

 8. BEAR PAW (T) NR BIA RBA GTF/HLN

 9. WYOMING RM FS WIC GEY/WRL

10. PIKE RM FS PSF COS/DEN

11. ALPINE RM NPS RMP DEN/---

12. TATANKA RM FS BHF RAP/RAP

13. SAN JUAN RM FS SJF DRO/GJT

14. CRAIG RM BLM CRD HDN/GJT

15. ROOSEVELT RM FS ARF DEN/COS

16. HEBER SW FS ASF PHX/INW

17. CARSON SW FS ASF ABQ/SAF

18. BLUE RIDGE SW FS COF PHX/FLG

19. FLAGSTAFF SW FS COF PHX/FLG

20. MORMON LAKE SW FS COF PHX/FLG

21. SACRAMENTO SW FS LNF ALM/ABQ

22. GILA SW FS GNF SVC/ABQ

23. SILVER CITY SW FS GNF SVC/ABQ

24. SMOKEY BEAR SW FS LNF ALM/ABQ

25. PRESCOTT SW FS PNF PHX/PRC

26. SANTA FE SW FS SNF ABQ/SAF

27. GLOBE SW FS TNF PHX/---

28. PAYSON SW FS TNF PHX/FLG

29. PLEASANT VALLEY SW FS TNF PHX/---

30. MT. TAYLOR SW FS CIF ABQ/---

31. FT. APACHE SW BIA FTA PHX/INW

32. MESCALERO SW BIA MEA ALM/ABQ

33. GERONIMO SW BIA SCA PHX/---

34. NORTHERN PUEBLO (T) SW BIA NPA ABQ

35. NAVAJO (T) SW BIA NAO ABQ

36. ZUNI SW IA ZUA ABQ

37. SAWTOOTH EB FS STF TWF/BOI

38. BOISE EB FS BOF BOI/---

39. LOGAN EB FS WCF OGD/SLC

40. BONNEVILLE EB BLM SLD SLC/---

41. LONE PEAK EB STAT UTS SLC/---

42 IDAHO CITY EB FS BOF BOI/---

43. SNAKE RIVER EB BLM IFD IDA/BOI
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GEO HOME HOME AIRPORT

CREW NAME AREA AGENCY UNIT PRI/SEC

44. CEDAR CITY EB FS DIF CDC/LAS

45. BLACK MTN WB FS TOF RNO/---

46. SILVER STATE WB BLM CCD RNO/---

47. MORNING STAR (T) WB BIA WNA RNO/---

48. RUBY MOUNTAIN WB BLM EKD EKO/---

49. REDDING NO FS NZF RDD/---

50. LASSEN NO FS LNF RDD/RNO

51. PLUMAS NO FS PNF CIC/RNO

52. TAHOE NO FS TNF SMF/RNO

53. EL DORADO NO FS ENF SMF/TVL

54. DIAMOND MOUNTAIN NO BLM NOD RNO/---

55. KLAMATH NO FS KNF MRF/RDD

56. MENDOCINO NO FS MNF CIC/RDD

57. MODOC NO FS MDF RNO/LMT

58. DALTON SO FS ANF BUR/PSP

59. STANISLAUS SO FS STF SCK/SMF

60. TEXAS CANYON SO FS ANF BUR/PSP

61. BEAR DIVIDE SO FS ANF BUR/PSP

62. EL CARISO SO FS CNF SAN/PSP

63. LAGUNA SO FS CNF SAN/PSP

64. LOS PADRES SO FS LPF SBA/BUR

65. DEL ROSA SO FS BDF PSP/---

66. VISTA GRANDE SO FS BDF PSP/---

67. FULTON SO FS SQF BFL/FAT

68. HORSESHOE SO FS SQF FAT/BFL

69. SIERRA SO FS SNF FAT/---

70. ARROWHEAD SO NPS KNP FAT/BFL

71. KERN VALLEY SO BLM BBD BFL/FAT

72. RIO BRAVO SO COUNTY KRN BFL/---

73 REDMOND NW FS DEF RDM/PDX

74. BAKER RIVER NW FS MSF PAE/SEA

75. WINEMA NW FS WNF LMT/---

76. LA GRANDE NW FS WWF BOI/PDT

77. ENTIAT NW FS WEF EAT/SEA

78. UNION NW FS WWF LGD/PDT

79. PRINEVILLE NW FS OCF RDM/PDX

80. ROGUE RIVER (T) NW FS RRF MFR/EUG

81. WOLF CREEK (T) NW FS UMF EUG/MFR

82. ZIG ZAG (T) NW FS MHF PDX/---

83. WARM SPRINGS NW BIA WSA DM/PDX

84. ASHEVILLE SA FS NCF AVL/TYS

85. AUGUSTA SA FS SHD SHD/CHO

86. JACKSON SA BLM JAP JAC/---

87. CHEROKEE (T) SA FS VAF TYS/TRI

88. MIDEWIN (T) EA FS MPF ORD

89. CHENA AK BLM HSD FAI/FBK

90. MIDNIGHT SUN AK BLM HSD FAI/FBK
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CREW NAME AREA AGENCY UNIT PRI/SEC

91. TAZLINA AK STATE NRS ANC/FAI

92. DENALI AK BLM HSD FAI/FBK
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62.2 MINIMUM CREW STANDARDS FOR MOBILIZATION

Effective January 1, 2004

Minimum 

Standards Type 1

Type 2 with IA 

Capability Type 2 Type 3

Fireline 

Capability

Initial 

attack/can be 

broken up into 

squads, fireline 

construction, 

complex firing 

operations

(backfire)

Initial 

attack/can be 

broken up into 

squads, fireline 

construction, 

firing to include 

burnout

Initial attack, 

fireline 

construction, 

firing to 

include 

burnout

Fireline 

construction, 

Fireline 

improvement, 

mop-up and 

rehab

Crew Size 18-20 18-20 18-20 18-20

Leadership

Qualifications

Permanent 

Supervision

Superintendent: 

TFLD, ICT4 

Asst Supt: 

STCR, ICT4 

3 Squad Bosses: 

CRWB(T), 

ICT5

CRWB and 3 

ICT5

CRWB and 3 

FFT1

CRWB and 3 

FFT1

Bilingual

Requirement

CRWB and 

FT1s must be 

bilingual (able 

to read and 

interpret) in 

language of 

crew.

CRWB and 

FFT1s must be 

bilingual (able 

to read and 

interpret) in 

language of 

crew.

CRWB and 

FFT1s must be 

bilingual (able 

to read and 

interpret) in 

language of 

crew.

CRWB and 

FFT1s must be 

bilingual (able 

to read and 

interpret) in 

language of 

crew.

Experience 80% 1 season or 

more

60% 1 season or 

more

40% 1 season 

or more

20% 1 season 

or more

Full Time 

Organized Crew Yes No No No

Communications 5

programmable 

radios

4

programmable 

radios

4 

programmable 

radios

4 

programmable 

radios

Sawyers 3 agency 

qualified

3 agency 

qualified 0 0

Training 80 hours annual 

training

Basic firefighter 

training and/or 

annual 

firefighter 

safety refresher

Basic 

firefighter 

training and/or 

annual 

firefighter 

safety 

refresher

Basic 

firefighter 

training and/or 

annual 

firefighter 

safety 

refresher

Fitness Arduous Arduous Arduous Arduous
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Logistics Self-sufficient

Not selfsufficientNot selfsufficientNot selfsufficient

Maximum 

Weight 5100 lbs 5100 lbs 5100 lbs 5100 lbs

Dispatch 

Availability 1 hour Variable Variable Variable

Production 

Factor 1.0 0.8 0.8 N/A

Transportation Own 

transportation

Transportation 

needed

Transportation 

needed

Transportation 

needed

Tools & 

Equipment Fully equipped Not equipped Not equipped Not equipped

Personal Gear Arrives with: 

Crew First Aid 

kit, personal 

first aid kit, 

headlamp, 1 qt 

canteen, web 

gear, sleeping 

bag

Arrives with: 

Crew First Aid 

kit, personal 

first aid kit, 

headlamp, 1 qt 

canteen, web 

gear, sleeping 

bag

Arrives with: 

Crew First Aid 

kit, personal 

first aid kit, 

headlamp, 1 qt 

canteen, web 

gear, sleeping 

bag

Arrives with: 

Crew First Aid 

kit, personal 

first aid kit, 

headlamp, 1 qt 

canteen, web 

gear, sleeping 

bag

PPE Arrives with: 

Hardhat, fire 

resistant shirt/ 

pants, 8” leather 

boots, leather 

gloves, fire 

shelter, hearing/ 

eye protection

Arrives with: 

Hardhat, fire 

resistant shirt/ 

pants, 8” leather 

boots, leather 

gloves, fire 

shelter, hearing/ 

eye protection

Arrives with: 

Hardhat, fire 

resistant shirt/ 

pants, 8” 

leather boots, 

leather gloves, 

fire shelter, 

hearing/ eye 

protection

Arrives with: 

Hardhat, fire 

resistant shirt/ 

pants, 8” 

leather boots, 

leather gloves, 

fire shelter, 

hearing/ eye 

protection

Notes:

1

 Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHC) are a Type 1 crew that exceeds the Type 1

standards as required by the National IHC Operations Guide (2001) in the following 

categories:

• Permanent Supervision with 7 career appointments (Superintendent, Assistant 

Superintendent, 3 Squad Bosses)

• IHCs work and train as a unit 40 hours per week

• IHCs are a national resource
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63 SMOKEJUMPERS

63.1 NUMBERS:

There are approximately 442 smokejumpers at the following locations: 

BLM Alaska (Fairbanks) 68

BLM Great Basin (Boise) 86

FS Region 1 (Missoula) 70

(Grangeville) 29

(West Yellowstone) 20

FS Region 4 (McCall) 70

FS Region 5 (Redding) 40

FS Region 6 (N. Cascade) 24

(Redmond) 35

TOTAL 442

63.2 SMOKEJUMPER GEAR WEIGHTS AND VOLUME:

LBS. VOLUME (cu'.)

Jump gear 50 lbs. 4.5 cu'.

(Includes jump suit, harness,

helmet, personal gear bag,

pack out bag, and let down tape)

Travel bag 45 lbs. 4.0 cu'.

Main parachute 22 lbs. 1.5 cu'.

Reserve parachute 12 lbs. 1.0 cu'.

Average smokejumper 175 lbs.
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64 LEADPLANE AND SMOKEJUMPER PILOTS

The following is a listing of leadplane and smokejumper pilots by location and 

their qualifications:

Lead No. Lead Status Smokejumper Status

WO / National Office

Kathy Allred 0-1 Q, M

David Holley Q-DC3, IP, SJPI 

Kevin Stalder Q-Otter, AK, 48

Rusty Warbis B-3 Q, M, C, ASM

Ben Hinkle Q-Otter

Pat Norbury Q-DC-3, Otter, 

Sherpa, IP, SJPI

NR

Kevin Meekin 1-2 Q, M, ASM

Dolan McDonald 1-4 T

Shane Klakken 1-6 Q, M, I, ASM SIC-DC3

David Stickler 1-9 Q, M, ASM

Joe Sannella Q-DC3, IP, SJPI 

Dick Hulla Q-DC3, SIC-Sherpa

Jeff Ebiner T-Sherpa

Shane Bak Q-Sherpa

RM

Thomas Landon 2-1 Q, M

Ivan Pupulidy 2-3 Q, M, C

SW

Joe Kluk 3-2 T

Tom French 3-3 Q, M, I

Forrest Tracy 3-6 T

GB

Cliff Naveaux B-2 Q, M, C, ASM

Ryan Curl B-7 Q, ASM

Terry Cullen 4-7 Q, M, C

Greg McDonald 4-9 Q, M, C SIC, DC3, Otter

Matt Harman Q, DC3, Otter, IP, SJPI

John Stright Q, DC3, Otter
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Lead No. Lead Status Smokejumper Status

CA 

John Blumm 5-0 T

Eric Lancaster 5-1 Q

Bob Justo Coward 5-2 Q, M, C, ASM Q-Sherpa, Otter

 IP, SJPI

Lynn Flock 5-3 Q, M, I SIC, Sherpa

Wendi Gima 5-5 Q

Rick Haagenson 5-6 Q, M

John Litton 5-7 Q, M, I Q-Sherpa, Otter, 

SJPI, IP, C

Dan Johnson 5-9 Q, M, C Q-Sherpa, Otter

Mike Lynn B-5 Q, M, C, ASM

NW

Ron Barret 6-1 Q Q-Sherpa, Otter,

 IP, SJIP

Scott Fisher 6-3 Q, M, I Q-Sherpa, SJIC

Ron Vail 6-4 Q, M, I Q-Sherpa

Greg House 6-5 Q, M, I Q-Sherpa

Craig Irvine 6-7 Q, M, I Q-Sherpa

Eric Shilling 6-8 T

Jamie Tackman 6-9 Q, M, I Q-Sherpa, SJIP

Hazel Hammond SIC, Sherpa

Mike Dark SIC, Sherpa

Don Bell 6-0 T SIC, Sherpa

Dave Spleitoff 6-2 T

SA

Rick Gicla 8-8 Q, M, ASM

William McMillan 8-7 T

AK

Gary Doyle A-2 Q, I, M, ASM

Travis Garnick A-3 Q, ASM

Doug Burts A-4 Q, M, ASM

C.R. Holder SIC, Sherpa, AK, 48

Chuck Gallagher Q-Sherpa, IP
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STATUS LEGEND: Q Qualified (Pilot in Command)

SIC Second in Command (Co-Pilot)

T Trainee

 M MAFFS

 C Leadplane or Smokejumper Check Airman

 I Leadplane Mission Instructor

 IP Smokejumper Instructor Pilot

 SJIP Smokejumper Pilot Inspector

AK Alaska OPM requirement complied with for 

Alaska smokejumper operations

48 Lower 48 orientation requirement completed

ASM Aerial Supervision Module platform with an 

Air Tactical Pilot and Air Tactical Supervisor 

on board
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65 RAPPELLER AND HELICOPTER MANAGER GEAR 

WEIGHTS AND VOLUME

LBS VOLUME (cu'.)

Travel bag and line gear 65 lbs. 2.0 cu'.

Rappeller’s specialized equipment 30 lbs. 1.0 cu'.

(rope, genie, harness, & PPE)

Helicopter Manager’s specialized 30 lbs. 1.0 cu'.

equipment (policy documents, 
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66 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (COMC)

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manages the allocation of communications resources at the

Geographic Area level. This includes communications equipment,

communications personnel and associated supplies. The COMC reports to 

the NIFC-Communications Duty Officer (CDO) and directly supports the 

assigned Geographic Area. COMCs will not be assigned to specific incidents 

or to Area Command. Orders for this position should originate from the 

requesting Geographic Area. The order will go to NICC who will then 

forward the order to the NIFC-CDO to be filled. Situations may occur when 

communications coordination is required between multiple Geographic

Areas. Under these circumstances a COMC may be assigned to a NICC 

resource order to provide overall coordination and support to COMCs

assigned to the affected Geographic Areas. 

2. Manages the frequency resources for all incidents under assigned 

jurisdiction. This includes all frequencies for ground tactical, command, 

logistics, and air operations.

NOTE: During complex or multiple fire situations, the COMC will request 

additional qualified personnel to be assigned as field COMCs. Any situation 

involving complex air operations will require that the COMC request an

Aviation Frequency Coordinator specifically for air operations.

3. Maintains an accurate inventory of all communications equipment 

assigned to complex(es) under their control. This includes equipment

assigned to all incidents within the complex(es) .

4. Keeps current on the availability of communications resources for 

future Geographic Area and national requirements. The COMC should be 

current on procedures needed to obtain such resources. Maintains daily 

contact with the NIFC-CDO.

5. Provides problem solving recommendations and advice on

communications issues to the respective Geographic Area Coordinators, the 

Area Command Teams, and/or to Incident Management Teams within a

complex or on a single incident. National as well as Geographic Area

priorities will be considered when making recommendations and/or

providing advice.

6. Provides the incidents with assistance designing systems and in 

obtaining specialized communications equipment.
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67 CHIEF OF PARTY/FLIGHT MANAGER 

The Chief of Party/Flight Manager is supervised by the sending unit dispatcher until 

destination is reached. Chief of Party/Flight Manager is responsible for all

personnel assigned on the manifest list. The Chief of Party/Flight Manager duties 

are:

1. To explain to all personnel at the beginning of travel, transportation 

arrangements, type of equipment, route of travel, stopping points, ETAs, etc.

2. To have copies of manifests covering all personnel assigned, extra 

copies available for charter aircraft and submission to receiving camps, etc., 

from sending dispatcher.

3. To ensure proper flight following procedures are met. The NICC 

flight following phone number is 1-800-994-6312.

4. To have the telephone numbers of the sending and receiving

dispatcher's offices for use when delays of more than 30 minutes occur, to 

give information as to why and how long the delay will be.

5. Have all personnel within the weight limitations, assembled, and 

ready to board.

6. Provide for the safety and welfare of each person assigned to the 

manifest list.

7. Check pilot card and aircraft data card for currency and

qualifications.

8. Chief of Party/Flight Manager has total responsibility for insuring 

that all passengers arrive at their destination.

9. Chief of Party/Flight Manager will be responsible for signing the 

Daily Flight Report - Invoices (Form 6500-122 or OAS-23) for all flights 

(except for domestic air carriers, airlines and NIFC contract aircraft).

10. Ensure all personnel have a copy of their resource order with

request number and position assigned.

11. For Canadian travel, the Chief of Party/Flight Manager will ensure 

proper documentation is included as outlined in the Canadian/United States 

Operating Agreement (Chapter 40).
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68 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMS

Teams will be ordered by type (Type 1 or Type 2) and configuration (long or short).

68.1 NUMBERS

There are 16 National Type 1 Incident Management Teams. The teams are 

dispersed as follows:

Northern Rockies 2 California 5

Rocky Mountain 1 Northwest 2

Southwest 2 Alaska 1

Great Basin 2 Southern Area 1

68.2 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM CONFIGURATION

Incident Management Teams ordered through NICC, regardless of type, will 

be in either a long or short team configuration. Any variation from the 

standard configuration is at the discretion of the requesting unit ONLY. The 

Deputy Incident Commander is not mandatory on either team. The Incident 

Commander and Deputy Incident Commander positions on National Incident 

Management Teams and Area Type 2 Teams may only be filled by current 

agency employees. It is recommended that the following positions also be 

filled by current agency employees; Finance Section Chief, Procurement 

Unit Leader, Comp/Claims Unit Leader, and Compensation Specialist.

Short Team: Additional long team members 

are:

(Total of 10 positions) (Total of 27 positions)

ICT1 Incident Commander DIVS Division Group 

Support*(4 each)

DPIC Deputy Incident Cmdr ASG Air Support Gr. Support

SOF1 Safety Officer ATG Air Tactical Gr. Support

IOF1 Information Officer SITL Situation Unit Leader

OSC1* Operations Sec.Ch. *(2 each) RESL Resource Unit Leader. 

*(2 each)

AOBD Air Ops. Br. Director FBAN Fire Behavior Analyst

PSC1 Planning Section Ch. COML Communication Unit 

Leader

LSC1 Logistics Section Ch. SPUL Supply Unit Leader

FSC1 Finance/Admin Section Ch. FACL Facilities Unit Leader

GSUL Ground Support Unit 

Leader

TIME Time Unit Leader

COMP Comp/Claims Unit 

Leader

PROC Procurement Unit 

Leader.
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In addition to the 27 positions identified, National Type 1 Incident Management 

Teams may have a maximum of six trainees. These positions are identified by 

the National Type 1 Incident Management Teams, not by receiving units. Unless 

notified otherwise, these trainees will be mobilized for incidents on Federal 

lands. The National Type 1 Incident Management Team Rotation is maintained 

throughout the calendar year. The current rotation schedule and assignments are 

posted to the web at http://www.nifc.gov/news/nicc.html.

68.3 NATIONAL AREA COMMAND TEAM CONFIGURATION

National Area Command Teams are ordered through established ordering

channels from NICC. Teams are comprised of six positions; four specific and 

two trainees identified by the Area Commander. Area Commander and Assistant 

Area Commander positions may only be filled by current agency employees. 

ACDR Area Commander

ACPC Asst. Area Commander, Planning

ACLC Asst. Area Commander, Logistics

ACAC Area Command Aviation Coordinator 

Area Command Trainee

Area Command Trainee

The National Area Command Team rotation is maintained throughout the

calendar year. The current rotation schedule and assignments are posted to the 

web at http://www.nifc.gov/news/nicc.html (see Chapter 20, Section 22.9.1 for

procedures).
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69 ADMINISTRATIVE PAYMENT TEAMS, BUYING TEAMS,

BURNED AREA RESPONSE TEAMS 

69.1 CRITERIA FOR ORDERING ADMINISTRATIVE PAYMENT

TEAMS 

When ordering an Administrative Payment Team (APT), the following should be 

considered before requesting a team for incident support:

1. The incident is predicted to be of a long duration (more than two 

weeks).

2. The incident agency is unable to process the payments during 

and after the incident due to regular workload demands on the unit’s 

staff.

3. The community in which the incident is located near is providing 

support in the way of materials and supplies and is unable to replenish 

the stock without financial hardship and must be reimbursed fairly 

quickly.

69.2 ADMINISTRATIVE PAYMENT TEAMS 

The following procedures are for the mobilization and demobilization of National 

Park Service Administrative Payment Teams.

A. REQUESTS

All orders for an Administrative Payment Team are placed through 

NICC. Upon receiving the order, the Team Leader will contact the 

requesting unit to determine the appropriate team configuration, based 

upon the situation. 

B. APT ROTATION

Team rotation will be on a two week basis. The rotation will change on 

alternate Tuesdays at 2400 Mountain time.

Team 1: 01/06/04-01/20/04

03/02/04-03/16/04

04/27/04-05/11/04

06/22/04-07/06/04

08/17/04-08/31/04

10/12/04-10/26/04

12/07/04-12/21/04

Team 2: 01/20/04-02/03/04

03/16/04-03/30/04
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05/11/04-05/25/04

07/06/04-07/20/04

08/31/04-09/14/04

10/26/04-11/09/04

12/21/04-01/04/05

Team 3: 02/03/04-02/17/04

03/30/04-04/13/04

05/25/04-06/08/04

07/20/04-08/03/04

09/14/04-09/28/04

11/09/04-11/23/04

Team 4: 02/17/04-03/02/04

04/13/04-04/27/04

06/08/04-06/22/04

08/03/04-08/17/04

09/28/04-10/12/04

11/23/04-12/07/04

Team 1: Rose Pollard TX-LAP SWCC, Albuquerque, NM

(505) 842-3473

Team 2: Debra Ledford SC-KMP SACC, Atlanta, GA

(770) 458-2464

Team 3: Linda Kelly TN-BSP SACC, Atlanta, GA

(770) 458-2464

Team 4: Chuck Shoemake AR-FSP SACC, Atlanta, GA

(770) 458-2464

69.3 NATIONAL BUYING TEAMS 

National Buying Teams are interagency resources. Team configuration is a 

seven (7) member team consisting of three procurement personnel, three support 

positions, and one procurement or leader trainee. One member of the team must 

be a Contracting Officer (GS-1102)

A. BUYING TEAM ROTATION

Team locations:

Northern Rockies 1

Eastern Great Basin/Rocky Mountain 1

Southwest 2

California 2

Northwest 2

Southern Area 2
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1. Buying Teams will be on call, in a 24 hour call status 

and available for 14 day periods. The first team on call will 

have 24 hour response time (report to a major airport within 24 

hours) once requested. The national rotation is maintained 

throughout the calendar year. The current rotation schedule 

and assignments are posted to the web at

http://www.nifc.gov/news/nicc.html.

2. At the time (clock hour and day of week) a team from 

the national rotation is mobilized, the next Geographic Area in 

rotation will be notified and placed in 24 hour call status for the 

next 14 day period.

3. Geographic Areas unable to provide a team for a

national assignment will not be considered until the Area

comes into the third position again.

4. Geographic Areas with more than one team may decide 

which team responds to a national call. Geographic Area must 

pass if no team can meet the 24 hour call.

5. A team will be considered "ineligible" for national 

assignment if more than one procurement position is to be filled 

with a substitute or alternate. 

6. The NIFC retains the authority to adjust the national 

rotation when necessary to achieve team experience objectives.

B. BUYING TEAM MOBILIZATION

When Areas have exhausted Buying Teams internally, the GACC will 

place orders for Buying Teams through established ordering channels to 

NICC.

1. The requesting unit will provide seven (7) "O" requests 

(the maximum team size) or ROSS Group request.

2. NICC will mobilize the on-call Buying Team through 

established ordering channels based on the national rotation. 

All seven (7) "O" requests (ROSS Group request) will be

relayed.

3. The Buying Team Leader, through their established

ordering channels, will notify the GACC of the number of team 

members required, the names assigned to "O" requests (ROSS 

Group roster) and the team members’ home unit.
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4. Any Buying Team members located within the

Geographic Area, and identified by the team leader, will be 

mobilized by the GACC.

5. Buying Team members that are located in other

Geographic Areas will be ordered through established ordering 

channels to NICC. Team members will be ordered individually 

by name request (or ROSS Group roster) and identified by 

home unit and Geographic Area.

C. BUYING TEAM DEMOBILIZATION

Buying Teams will be released through established ordering channels.

69.4 DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR - BURNED AREA

EMERGENCY RESPONSE (BAER) TEAMS

DOI-BAER Teams are comprised of personnel from the Bureau of Indian 

Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife 

Service, and Forest Service. DOI-BAER Teams may be dispatched to any DOI 

wildland fire incident or where other federal lands are involved. DOI-BAER 

Teams should be requested at least 10 days prior to anticipated control of the fire.

A. BAER TEAM ROTATION

There are two teams nationally, the Southern Team and the Northern 

Team. Both teams are available throughout the calendar year. Below 

are the two Team Leaders and their first response areas by Geographic 

Area. Eastern and Southern Areas will follow the external mobilization 

procedures for any DOI-BAER Team request.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TEAM LEADER TO

ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS. 

Southern Team: Dave Smith, FWS, WA-HFR NWCC,

Portland, OR

Response Areas: SW, WB, SO (503) 808-2720

Northern Team: Erv Gasser, NPS, WA-PNP NWCC,

Portland, OR

Response Areas: NW, NR, RM, NO, EB, AK (503) 808-2720

B. BAER TEAM MOBILIZATION

During Preparedness Levels 1-3, the ordering unit will coordinate 

directly with the appropriate National BAER Team Leader. During 

National Preparedness Levels 4 and 5, BAER Team assignments will 

be coordinated through the NMAC.
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1. INTERNAL MOBILIZATION

If the BAER Team Leader is located in the requesting

Geographic Area, the GACC may mobilize the team internally. 

The GACC will notify NICC of the commitment.

a. The requesting unit will provide the GACC with 

thirteen (13) "O" requests (or ROSS Group request). If 

needed, additional team members will be ordered

through normal dispatch channels.

b. The BAER Team Leader will contact the

requesting unit to ascertain the anticipated values at risk, 

workload and type of team members required. The

National BAER Team Dispatch Prioritization Criteria 

will be used to determine the appropriateness of

response.

c. The BAER Team Leader, through established 

ordering channels, will notify the GACC of the number 

of team members required, the names assigned to "O" 

requests (ROSS Group roster) and the team members’ 

home unit.

d. Any BAER Team members located within the 

ordering Geographic Area, and identified by the Team 

Leader, may be mobilized by the GACC.

e. BAER Team members that are located in other 

Geographic Areas will be ordered through established 

ordering channels to NICC. Team members will be 

ordered individually by name request and identified by 

home unit and Geographic Area.

2. EXTERNAL MOBILIZATION

If the BAER Team Leader is NOT located in the requesting 

Geographic Area, the GACC will process the order to NICC. 

All orders will be processed through established ordering

channels from the requesting unit through the GACC to NICC.

a. Requesting unit will provide thirteen (13) "O" 

requests (ROSS Group request).

b. NICC will notify the BAER Team Leader

through established dispatch ordering channels (all

thirteen (13) "O" requests or ROSS Group request will 

be relayed).
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c. The BAER Team Leader will contact the

requesting unit to ascertain the anticipated values at risk, 

workload and type of team members required. The

National BAER Team Dispatch Prioritization Criteria 

will be used to determine the appropriateness of

response.

(1) The BAER Team Leader, through

established ordering channels, will notify NICC

of the type and number of team members

required, the names assigned to "O" requests

(ROSS Group roster) and team members’ home 

unit and Geographic Area. NICC will order 

team members individually by name request

(ROSS Group request) through established

ordering channels.

(2) Any request numbers (ROSS roster 

positions) not used will be canceled with the 

ordering GACC.

C. BAER TEAM DEMOBILIZATION

1. BAER Team members will be released through

established ordering channels.

69.5 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ALL-RISK INCIDENT 

MANAGEMENT TEAM

There is one NPS All-Risk Incident Management Team for national use. This 

team is available throughout the calendar year. Call up time for the team leader 

and members is eight (8) hours. 

A. All-Risk Incident Management Team Mobilization

1. All resource orders will be processed through

established ordering channels from the requesting unit through 

the GACC to NICC.

2. Requesting unit will provide six (6) “O” requests (the 

maximum team size) or ROSS Group request.

3. NICC will notify the All-Risk Incident Commander

through established ordering channels. All six (6) “O” requests 

(ROSS Group request) will be relayed.

4. The All-Risk Incident Commander will contact the

requesting unit to ascertain the anticipated workload and

number of team members required.
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5. The All-Risk Incident Commander, through their

established ordering channels, will notify NICC of the number 

of team members required, the names assigned to “O” requests 

(ROSS Group roster) and team members’ home unit and

Geographic Area. NICC will order team members individually 

by name request (or ROSS Group request) through established 

ordering channels.

6. Any request numbers (ROSS roster positions) not used 

will be canceled with the ordering GACC.

B. All-Risk Incident Management Team Demobilization:

1. All-Risk Incident Management Team members will be 

released through established ordering channels.

69.6 INTERAGENCY FIRE USE MANAGEMENT TEAMS (FUMT)

These interagency teams are available to assist with the management of

wildland fires. Additional information can be found at http://www.fireuse.org.

A. FUMT National Rotation

Team rotation will be on a one-week basis. All members on the on-call 

team are expected to be available for the duration of their on-call period 

or to arrange for a substitute ahead of time. The rotation will change on 

Mondays at 2400 Mountain Time. The seasonal availability for all 

teams will commence at 0001 on the first Tuesday of April and run 

through 2400 on the last Monday of October. It is the responsibility of 

the Incident Commander to ensure the availability of the team

members. Rotation schedule will be posted at

http://www.nifc.gov/news/nicc.html.

During National Preparedness Level 4 and 5 or once four teams or more 

teams are assigned, the NMAC will manage all team assignments. The 

Interagency Fuels Committee Representative is responsible for briefing 

the NMAC to assure that national prioritization and critical reserve 

needs can be met.

B. FUMT Mobilization

Delivery to the incident will be within 24 hours after the Incident 

Commander is notified. Outside the seasonal availability period, a team 

may be assembled on an as-needed basis with delivery to the incident 

within 72 hours of Incident Commander notification.
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1. INTERNAL MOBILIZATION 

If the current on-call FUMT Incident Commander is located in 

the requesting Geographic Area, the GACC may mobilize the 

team internally. The GACC will notify NICC of the

commitment. NICC will notify the on-call Interagency Fuel 

Committee Representative of the order. All resource orders for 

standing or identified alternate team members going outside the 

requesting GACC will be processed through established

ordering channels from the requesting unit through the GACC 

to NICC.

a. The requesting unit will provide the GACC 

with ten (10) “O” requests (or ROSS Group request).

b. The FUMT Incident Commander will contact 

the requesting unit to ascertain the anticipated workload 

and the number of team members required.

c. The FUMT Incident Commander, through their 

established ordering channels, will notify the GACC of 

the number of team members required, the names

assigned to the “O” requests (ROSS Group roster) and 

the team member’s home unit.

d. Any FUMT members located within the

ordering Geographic Area, and identified by the Incident 

Commander, may be mobilized by the GACC.

e. FUMT members located in other Geographic 

Areas will be ordered through established ordering 

channels. Team members will be ordered individually 

by name request and identified by home unit and

Geographic Area.

f. Any request numbers (ROSS roster positions) 

not used will be canceled by the ordering unit.

2. EXTERNAL MOBILIZATION 

If the current on-call FUMT Incident Commander is NOT 

located in the requesting Geographic Area, the GACC will 

process the order through NICC. NICC will notify the on-call 

Interagency Fuel Committee Representative of the order. All 

resource orders will be processed through established ordering 

channels from the requesting unit through the GACC to

NICC.

a. The requesting unit will provide ten (10) “O” 

requests (ROSS Group request).
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b. The ordering GACC will send the order to 

NICC.

c. NICC will select the on-call team from the 

national rotation and place the order to the respective 

Geographic Area having the on-call Incident 

Commander.

d. The Geographic Area having the on-call team 

will notify the FUMT Incident Commander.

e. The FUMT Incident Commander will contact 

the requesting unit to ascertain the anticipated

workload and the number of team members required.

f. The FUMT Incident Commander, through their 

established ordering channels, will notify their GACC 

of the number of team members required, the names 

assigned to the “O” requests (ROSS Group roster) and 

the team member’s home unit.

g. The FUMT Incident Commander’s GACC will 

relay all requests through established ordering

channels, like any other Incident Management Team

assignment.

h. Any request numbers (ROSS roster positions) 

not used will be canceled by the ordering unit.

3. FUMT DEMOBILIZATION

All FUMT members will be released through established

ordering channels.

69.7 INTERAGENCY FIRE USE MODULES

Fire Use Modules provide skilled and mobile personnel for prescribed fire 

management and Wildland Fire Use (WFU). The core module for mobilization 

will be a minimum of leader plus three. Typically, dispatch is leader plus six 

but is at the requestors discretion to specify exactly what they need. For the FS 

modules listed, the current configuration is leader plus nine.

A. There are seventeen (17) modules available nationally (9 NPS, 

6 FS, 1 BLM, and 1 FWS).

NPS - Intermountain Kim Thomas – Coordinator

(406) 329-4880
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Bandelier Module SWCC, Albuquerque, NM

(505) 842-3473

Saguaro Module SWCC, Albuquerque, NM

(505) 842-3473

Yellowstone Module NRCC, Missoula, MT

(406) 329-4880

Zion Module EGBCC, Salt Lake City, UT

(801) 531-5320

NPS - Midwest Doug Alexander – Coordinator

(402) 221-4994

Black Hills Module RMCC, Broomfield, CO

(303) 275-5700

Buffalo River Module SACC, Atlanta, GA

(770) 458-2464

NPS - Southeast Doug Wallner – Coordinator

(215) 597-7140

Great Smoky Module SACC, Atlanta, GA

(770) 458-2464

Cumberland Gap SACC, Atlanta, GA

(770) 458-2464

NPS - Pacific West John Kraushaar – Coordinator

(415) 427-1370

Whiskeytown Module ONCC, Redding, CA

(916) 246-5354

FS - Stanislaus NF Gary Cones – Coordinator

(209) 532-3671 x215

Summit Module SCC, Riverside, CA

(909) 276-6721

Calaveras Module SCC, Riverside, CA

(909) 276-6721

MiWuk Module SCC, Riverside, CA

(909) 276-6721
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FS - Inyo NF Jeff Powers – Coordinator

(760) 924-5514

Mammoth Module SCC, Riverside, CA

(909) 276-6721

FS - Eldorado NF Darcy Parker – Coordinator

(530) 333-5583

Iron Mountain Module SCC, Riverside, CA

(909) 276-6721

FS - Lewis and Clark NF Brad MacBratney – Coordinator

(406) 466-5341

Lewis & Clark Module NRCC, Missoula, MT

(406) 329-4880

BLM – Unaweep FUM Ross Oxford – Coordinator 

(970) 244-3119

Unaweep Module RMCC, Broomfield, CO

(303) 275-5700

FWS - Balcones Canyonlands NWR

Carl Schwope – Coordinator

(512) 267-9087

Balcones Module SACC, Atlanta, GA

(770) 458-2464

B. FIRE USE MODULE MOBILIZATION

1. INTERNAL MOBILIZATION

If a Fire Use Module is located in the requesting Geographic 

Area, the GACC may mobilize the module internally. There 

are local unit agreements to share Fire Use Modules between 

bordering units in different Geographic Areas. See Fire Use 

Modules, Operations Guide http://www.fireuse.org

a. The requesting unit will provide the GACC 

with ten (10) “O” requests (ROSS Group request) for 

all modules. Request Technical Specialist (THSP) for 

these positions. Modules may carry two individuals in 

trainee roles.
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b. When the module leader receives the request 

they will contact the ordering unit to discuss

mobilization logistics, need for crew vehicles, specific 

support equipment required, travel options, delivery 

point, and check-in requirements during mobilization.

2. EXTERNAL MOBILIZATION 

If the Fire Use Module is NOT located in the requesting

Geographic Area, the GACC will process the order to NICC. 

All resource orders will be processed through established 

ordering channels from the requesting unit through the GACC 

to NICC.

a. Requesting unit will provide ten (10) "O"

requests (ROSS Group request) for all modules. Order 

as Technical Specialist (THSP)

.

b. NICC will order the Fire Use Module through 

established ordering channels, all ten (10) "O" requests 

(ROSS Group request) will be relayed. 

c. When the module leader receives the request 

they will contact the ordering unit to discuss

mobilization logistics, need for crew vehicles, specific 

support equipment required, travel options, delivery 

point, and check-in requirements during mobilization.

d. Any request numbers (ROSS roster positions)

not used will be canceled with the ordering unit.

C. FIRE USE MODULE DEMOBILIZATION:

1. Fire Use Module members will be released through 

established ordering channels.
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71 NATIONAL INTERAGENCY RADIO SUPPORT CACHE (NIRSC)

For a complete listing of NIRSC telecommunications components, refer to the 2004 National 

Incident Radio Support Cache User's Guide, NFES 0968, or the NWCG Fire Supplies and 

Equipment Catalog, Part 1, NFES 0362.
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72 NATIONAL MOBILE FOOD SERVICES AND NATIONAL MOBILE

SHOWER FACILITIES

For a complete listing of the Schedule of Items and contract specifications for the National 

Mobile Food Services and the National Mobile Shower Facilities Contracts, refer to the 2004

Interagency Mobile Food Service publication, NFES 1276 and the 2004 National Mobile Shower 

Facilities publication, NFES 2729. This information is also available on the Web at

http://www.nifc.gov/contracting/.
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73 NATIONAL MOBILE COMMISSARY SERVICES

For a complete listing of the Schedule of Items and contract specifications for National Mobile 

Commissary Services, refer to the 2004 National Mobile Commissary Services Contract.

This document is available from:

USDA Forest Service, Contracting

3833 South Development Avenue

Boise ID 83705 

Or by phone at 208-387-5347 or on the Web at:

http://www.nifc.gov/contracting/commissary/commissary.htm
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74 ATMOSPHERIC THEODOLITE METEOROLOGICAL UNIT (NFES 

1836)

ATMUs will be requested on a Supply Order through established ordering channels. Mobilization 

of ATMUs is not automatic. They will be mobilized only upon request from the Incident 

Meteorologist. 

Twenty-five (25) ATMUs are available at National Interagency Support Caches for response to 

wildfires and other projects requiring National Weather Service property. For ATMU component 

descriptions, refer to the NWCG Fire Supplies and Equipment Catalog, Part 1, NFES 0362.

ATMU CACHE LOCATIONS:

AREA CACHE LOCATION ATMU

SW Prescott, AZ (Prescott Fire Cache) AZ-01, AZ-02

Silver City, NM (Silver City Fire Cache) NM-01, NM-02

NO Redding, CA (NO Fire Cache) CA-01, CA-03, CA-05, CA-07,

SO Ontario, CA (SO Fire Cache) CA-02, CA-04, CA-06

RM Lakewood, CO (RM Fire Cache) CO-01, CO-02

GB Boise, ID (GB Fire Cache) ID-01, ID-02, ID-03, ID-04, ID-05, 

ID-06

SA London, KY (SA Fire Cache) KY-01, KY-02

EA Grand Rapids, MN (EA Fire Cache) MN-01

NR Missoula, MT (NR Fire Cache) MT-01, MT-02, MT-03
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75 ENGINES AND WATER TENDERS

The table below lists the NWCG type standards for engines and water tenders. Please use these 

types when requesting engines and water tenders.

NWCG Engine Types

STRUCTURE 

ENGINES

WILDLAND ENGINES

Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Pump Rating

 minimum flow (gpm)

 at rated pressure (psi)

1000+

150

250+

150

150

250

50

100

50

100

30

100

10

100

Tank Capacity Range 

(gal)

400+ 400+ 500+ 750+ 400-750 150-400 50-200

Hose (feet)

 2.5 inch

 1.5 inch

 1 inch

1200

400

-

1000

500

-

-

500

500

-

300

300

-

300

300

-

300

300

-

-

200

Ladders 48' 48' - - - - -

Master Stream (GPM) 500 - - - - - -

Personnel (minimum) 4 3 2 2 2 2 2

NWCG Water Tender Types

Water Tender Types

Components 1 2 3

Tank Capacity (gallons) 5000+ 2500+ 1000+

Pump Capacity (GPM) * 300+ 200+ 200+

Off Load Capacity (GPM) 300+ 200+ 200+

Max Refill time (minutes) 30 20 15

* Portable pump acceptable
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81 NIFC AIRCRAFT AND CONTRACT LARGE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT

NIFC AIRCRAFT ARE NATIONAL INTERAGENCY RESOURCES.

81.1 FS - NIFC AIRCRAFT

FLIGHT RATE DAILY

AIRCRAFT PER HOUR (FOR)

N100Z - CESSNA CITATION $ 602 $ 1,327

N107Z - KING AIR 200 $ 448 $ 733

A Fixed Operating Rate (FOR) is charged for all non-FS administrative flights. It is not 

charged to any user if the mission is for fire suppression. Forest Service administrative 

flights do not pay the FOR. For further information, contact the FS National Aviation 

Operations at NIFC.

Rates are subject to change.

PERFORMANCE

N100Z CESSNA CITATION

-- Block speed - 370 kts.

-- Fuel - Jet

-- Endurance for infrared missions (2 Pilots, 1 Technician) 4.5 Hours (with 

reserves).

-- Maximum take-off weight - 14, 800 LBS.

-- Runway - Hard surface, minimum 4,000 feet @ sea level.

-- Passenger configuration - 6 passengers + baggage.

N107Z KING AIR 200 (CARGO DOOR)

-- Block Speed - 240 kts. 

-- Fuel - Jet.

-- Endurance for infrared missions (2 Pilots, 1 Technician) 4 Hours (with 

reserves).

-- Maximum take-off weight - 12,500 LBS.

-- Runway - hard surface, minimum 4,000 feet @ sea level. 

-- Passenger configuration - 6-8 passengers + baggage.

-- Cargo configuration 2,000 LBS (1 pilot), 2+30 hour endurance (with reserves).

81.1.1 AIRBORNE THERMAL INFRARED FIRE MAPPING AND 

DETECTION

A. CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

1. Infrared Scanners.
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a. Infrared energy can penetrate smoke 

and haze but is limited by clouds and fog. 

Infrared energy follows a line-of-sight path.

b. For best results, imagery should be 

taken between the hours of 1000-1400 and 

between one hour after sunset and one hour 

before sunrise. Imagery flights can be made 

at other times but expect degradation in fire 

detection.

2. Infrared Aircraft.

a. All Infrared aircraft can air drop

imagery. The final decision for a drop will 

be left to the Pilot-in-Command and only 

when positive air-to-ground communications have been established.

b. Aircraft normally requires a 5,000 

foot, hard-surfaced, lighted runway. A 28-

volt, 1,000 amp ground power unit (GPU) 

should be provided for aircraft starting.

81.2 NIFC - LARGE TRANSPORT CONTRACT AIRCRAFT

AIRCRAFT FLIGHT RATE DAILY PASSENGER

 PER HOUR AVAILABILITY SEATING

Boeing 737-200 $4,039 $5,750 101

Sierra Pacific Airlines

N712S
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82 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT

82.1 FS LEADPLANES

Region 1 N121Z

Region 3 N133Z

Region 4 N104Z, N146Z

Region 5, North N153Z, N155Z

Region 5, South N152Z

Region 6 N165Z

Region 8 N181Z, N182Z

82.2 BLM AERIAL SUPERVISION AIRCRAFT

The BLM has five exclusive-use contract U-21 twin-engine turboprop aircraft.

N30W

N32P

N37H

N38V

N39Q

82.3 AIR TACTICAL AVIONICS TYPING

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

Panel Mounted GPS 1 each 1 each

Handheld GPS 1 each 1 each

Separate audio control systems for pilot and 

ATGS

X X X

Audio/mic jacks with PTT capability in a rear 

seat connected to co-pilot/ATGS’s audio 

control system

X

X X

Intercommunication System X X X

Plug for auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio or 

one additional VHF-FM transceiver

X X

Accessory Power Source X

Portable Air Attack Kit X

82.4 SMOKEJUMPER AIRCRAFT

AK CONTRACT DORNIER 228

3 CONTRACT CASA 212s

EB N141Z - DHC-6

N142Z - DC-3T
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N143Z - DHC-6

NO N175Z - SHORTS 330

N376AS DC-3T

NR N115Z - DC-3T

N179Z - SHORTS 330

CONTRACT DORNIER

2 CONTRACT DHC-6

NW N173Z - SHORTS 330

N178Z - SHORTS 330

CONTRACT CASA 212

WB N49SJ - DHC-6

3 CONTRACT DHC-6
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83 PLANNED AIRTANKERS – 2004

AREA BASE AGENCY TYPE/TANKER # DATES

EB POCATELLO BLM P3 - T26 6/23 - 9/29

EB MCCALL FS P3 - T23 7/17 - 9/20

EB MCCALL FS SDC4 - T119 7/28 - 10/05

EB BOISE FS SP2H - T01 6/15 - 9/14

EB BOISE FS P2V - T48 7/14 - 9/29

NO CHESTER FS DC4 - T15 6/15 - 10/14

NO REDDING FS P3 - T20 6/11 - 10/14

NO CHICO FS SP2H - T18 7/04 - 10/15

NR MISSOULA FS TBD 7/13 - 9/14

NR KALISPELL FS P2V - T55 7/14 - 9/15

NR COEUR d' ALENE FS P3 - T00 7/16 - 9/29

NR HELENA FS DC6 - T68 7/31 - 9/19

NR W. YELLOWSTONE FS P3 - T27 7/30 - 9/20

NW KLAMATH FALLS FS DC7 - T60 5/30 - 10/04

NW KLAMATH FALLS FS DC7 - T66 6/15 - 10/19

NW LAGRANDE FS DC4 - T65 7/14 - 10/01

NW MOSES LAKE FS DC7 - T62 6/10 - 10/24

NW MOSES LAKE FS P2V - T05 6/11 - 10/6

NW REDMOND FS P3 - T21 6/09 - 9/28

NW REDMOND FS P2V - T12 7/01 - 10/22

RM GREYBULL FS P2V - T140 5/12 - 10/02

RM GREYBULL FS P2V - T139 6/04 - 10/03

RM DURANGO FS P3 - T22 5/12 - 8/29
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AREA BASE AGENCY TYPE/TANKER # DATES

RM RAPID CITY FS P2V - T09 7/01 - 8/27

SA FT. SMITH FS P3 - T27 2/25 - 5/06

SA KNOXVILLE FS DC6 - T68 2/24 - 5/09

SA ASHEVILLE FS DC4 - T160 3/01 - 5/30

SA LAKE CITY FS P2V - T09 4/23 - 6/19

SW ALAMAGORDO FS TBD 4/01 - 7/11

SW SILVER CITY FS P3 - T27 5/08 - 7/28

SW SILVER CITY FS DC4 - T65 4/19 - 7/12

SW ALBUQUERQUE FS P2V - T55 4/30 - 7/11

SW PRESCOTT FS P3 - T23 5/05 - 7/15

SW PRESCOTT FS DC6 - T68 5/12 - 7/28

SW WINSLOW FS P3 - T00 5/03 - 7/12

SW WINSLOW FS P2V - T48 5/11 - 7/12

SW FT. HUACHUCA FS P3 - T26 5/13 - 6/21

SW FT. HUACHUCA FS SDC4 - T119 6/10 - 7/26

SO RAMONA FS DC4 - T162 6/02 - 11/16

SO SAN BERNARDINO FS SP2H - T16 6/11 - 10/30

SO PORTERVILLE BLM DC4 - T161 7/01 - 09/30

SO PORTERVILLE FS DC4 - T160 6/07 - 10/23

SO LANCASTER FS P2V - T07 6/29 - 11/04

SO LANCASTER FS DC4 - T152 6/03 - 11/2

SO LANCASTER FS DC4 - T151 7/02 - 11/15

WB MINDEN BLM P3 - T25 6/03 - 09/27

WB STEAD BLM DC4 - T14 6/01 - 9/25
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84 HELICOPTERS - EXCLUSIVE USE

84.1 TYPE 2 EXCLUSIVE USE HELICOPTERS – 2004

AC DATES

AREA BASE NAME AGENCY VENDOR TYPE (APPROX.)

AK FAIRBANKS BLM AGROTORS B212 5/31 - 7/14

AK FAIRBANKS BLM EVERGREEN B212 5/31 - 8/28

AK FAIRBANKS BLM TEMSCO B212 5/31 - 8/28

EB PRICE VALLEY FS HILLCREST B205 A1++ 5/28 - 9/4

EB PRICE VALLEY FS TBD TBD 6/3 - 9/30

EB LUCKY PEAK FS KACHINA B212 6/11 - 9/28

NO QUINCY FS KACHINA B212 6/5 - 9/16

NO BIG HILL FS HELIMAX B214 6/15 - 10/1

NO CHESTER FS TBD TBD 6/15 - 10/15

NO TRINITY FS TBD TBD 6/10 - 10/15

NO SCOTT VALLEY FS KACHINA B212 6/1 - 9/23

NW SLED SPRINGS FS HILLCREST B205A++ 6/10 - 9/25

SO CHILAO FS ROGERS B212 6/10 - 11/2

SO APPLE VALLEY BLM ROGERS B212HP 5/20 - 9/16

SO BAKERSFIELD BLM KACHINA B212HP 5/19 - 9/15

SO BALD MOUNTAIN FS TBD TBD 6/1 - 10/15

SO HEAPS PEAK FS SAN JOAQUIN B212 6/2 - 11/1

SO RAMONA FS ERA B212 5/28 - 11/13

SO TRIMMER FS ROGERS B212 6/15 - 10/10

SO KERNVILLE FS TBD TBD 5/24 - 10/18

SO PEPPERMINT FS TBD TBD 5/24 - 10/10

SO SANTA YNEZ FS ROGERS B212 6/15 - 10/8
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84.2 TYPE 2 NATIONAL USE HELICOPTERS – 2004

AC DATES

AREA BASE NAME AGENCY VENDOR TYPE (APPROX.)

EB BOISE FS SOUTHERN B205A1++ 7/15 - 10/12

EB OGDEN FS AGROTORS B212HP 7/12 - 10/13

NR MISSOULA FS HELIJET B205A1++ 7/13 - 10/11

NR DILLON FS AIR RESOURCES B205A1++ 7/16 - 10/12

NW WENATCHEE FS WORLDWIND B205A1++ 7/2 - 9/29

NW JOHN DAY FS WORLDWIND B205A1++ 7/3 - 9/30

RM DURANGO FS RIVER CITY B205A1++ 7/01 - 8/29

SW SEDONA FS AGROTORS B212HP 5/16 - 7/11

84.3 TYPE 1 EXCLUSIVE USE HELICOPTERS, STANDARD CATEGORY - 2004

 AC DATES

AREA BASE NAME AGENCY VENDOR TYPE (APPROX.)

SO ARROYO GRANDE FS TBD TBD 6/1 - 11/1

84.4 TYPE 1 EXCLUSIVE USE HELICOPTERS, LIMITED CATEGORY – 2004

AC DATES

AREA BASE NAME AGENCY VENDOR TYPE (APPROX.)

EA ELY FS TBD TBD 5/1 - 9/4

SO FRENCH VALLEY FS TBD TBD 7/5 - 11/19

SO VAN NUYS FS TBD TBD 7/15 - 11/30

SO MARIPOSA FS TBD TBD 6/1 - 10/15

SO SAN BERNARDINO FS TBD TBD 6/1 - 11/15

SW PRESCOTT FS TBD TBD 5/15 - 7/1
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INDEX

SUBJECT PAGE

Administrative Payment Team (APT)............................................................................29, 333

Aerial Supervision Modules (ASM1) .............................................................................48

Agreements..................................................................................................................117, 191

Air Tactical and Reconnaissance Aircraft.......................................................................48

Air Tankers..................................................................................................................50, 359

Airborne Thermal Infrared (IR) Fire Mapping ................................................................47, 355

Aircraft Flight Request Schedule Form ..........................................................................83

Aircraft, Mobilization / Demobilization..........................................................................43

Airspace Conflicts........................................................................................................53

Area Command Team...................................................................................................27, 332

Atmospheric Theodolite Meteorological Unit (ATMU)...................................................38, 351

Australia Support..........................................................................................................73, 127, 131

Automated Flight Following (AFF) Procedures..............................................................46

Burned Area Emergency Response Team (BAER)..........................................................30, 336

Buying Team................................................................................................................30, 334

Cache Support Positions................................................................................................25

Canadian Support .........................................................................................................73, 117

Chief of Party/Flight Manager.......................................................................................329

Commissary.................................................................................................................40, 349

Communications Coordinator ........................................................................................24, 327

Cost Coding.................................................................................................................15

Crews, Mobilization / Demobilization............................................................................21, 318

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Teams.......................................................................29

Dedicated Radio Frequencies........................................................................................54

Disaster Assistance Support Program (DASP) ...............................................................3

Directory-Quick Reference of Coordination Centers (GACCs)........................................203

Documentation of Length of Assignment Extension Form...............................................103

Early Activation of Air Tankers.....................................................................................50

Engines, National Contract............................................................................................41, 353

Equipment and Supplies, Mobilization / Demobilization .................................................37

Expanded Dispatch Organization...................................................................................109

FAA Temporary Control Towers...................................................................................53, 87

Fire Remote Automatic Weather Station (FRWS)...........................................................39

Flight Management Procedures......................................................................................44

Food Service Request Form...........................................................................................79

Food Service, National Mobile Food Services................................................................39, 347

Forms, Dispatch ...........................................................................................................75

Geographic Area Coordination Center ...........................................................................13, 203

Geographic Area Preparedness Levels............................................................................61

Helicopter Module ........................................................................................................24
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Helicopters, Call When Needed (CWN), Exclusive Use..................................................49, 362

Incident Intelligence Summary ......................................................................................57, 91

Incident Management Situation Report ..........................................................................58

Incident Management Situation Weather Outlook Form..................................................95

Incident Management Team Rotation.............................................................................26

Incident Management Team..........................................................................................25, 331

Incident Meteorologist ..................................................................................................25

Incident Operations Driving ..........................................................................................8

Incident Replacement of NFES Items.............................................................................36

Incident Support Organization (ISO)..............................................................................109

Infrared Aircraft Scanner Request Form.........................................................................85

Initial Attack Definition................................................................................................9

Initial National Response Plan (FRP), FEMA.................................................................3

Interagency Fire Use Management Team (FUMT)..........................................................30, 339

Interagency Fire Use Modules.......................................................................................30, 341

Interagency Hotshot Crews...........................................................................................315

Interagency Interim Flight and Duty Limitations.............................................................54

Interagency Situation Report .........................................................................................58

International Operations................................................................................................73

IQCS Position Codes....................................................................................................311

Large Transport Aircraft...............................................................................................48, 356

Lead Plane Pilots..........................................................................................................322

Lead Planes..................................................................................................................48, 357

Length of Assignment...................................................................................................5

Mexico Support............................................................................................................75, 151

Military Assets, Mobilization Procedures.......................................................................69

Military Training Routes and Special Use Airspace ........................................................53

Minimum Crew Standards for Mobilization....................................................................318

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

Mobilization and Demobilization...................................................................................5, 9

Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS)........................................................51

Monthly Fire Weather/Fire Danger Outlook...................................................................59, 101

Multi-Agency Coordination Group (NMAC) & (MAC)..................................................67, 105, 107

National Fire Preparedness Plan ....................................................................................61

National Incident Radio Support Cache (NIRSC)............................................................35, 345

National Interagency Support Cache Ordering Procedures...............................................39

National Park Service All-Risk Incident Management Team............................................30, 338

National Resources, Notification of Commitment ...........................................................10

National Wildland Fire Outlook.....................................................................................62

New Zealand Support ...................................................................................................73, 139, 143

NFES Items in Short Supply..........................................................................................36

NIFC Aircraft...............................................................................................................355

Non-Incident Related Ordering......................................................................................15
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SUBJECT PAGE

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

Ordering Channels........................................................................................................13

Overhead, Mobilization / Demobilization.......................................................................21

Passenger and Cargo Manifest Form..............................................................................81

Pilots...........................................................................................................................322

Predictive Services.......................................................................................................57

Preparedness / Detail Request Form...............................................................................89

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

Project Remote Automatic Weather Station (PRWS).......................................................39

Rappellers....................................................................................................................325

Resource Order Form....................................................................................................77

Seasonal Fire Weather/Fire Danger Outlook...................................................................59

Shower Units................................................................................................................39, 347

Single Engine Air Tankers (SEAT)................................................................................52

Smokejumpers..............................................................................................................23, 320

Standard Cubes, Weights and Gear Policy......................................................................11

Strike Teams and Task Forces.......................................................................................11

Tactical Aircraft...........................................................................................................357

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR).............................................................................53

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

Unable to Fill (UTF).....................................................................................................11

Weekly Fire Weather/Fire Danger Outlook ....................................................................59, 99

Wildland Fire & Aviation Safety Team (FAST)..............................................................32

Wildland Fire Entrapment/Fatality.................................................................................58, 97

Wildland Fire Prevention/Education Team.....................................................................31

Wildland Fire Weather Forecasts...................................................................................11

Work/Rest, Length of Assignment and Days Off............................................................5