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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
INTERMOUNTAIN REGION (REGION 4)
OGDEN, UT
FSM 1500 – EXTERNAL RELATIONS
CHAPTER 1530 – INTERDEPARTMENTAL
Supplement No.: 1500-2006-2
Effective Date: April 14, 2006
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: JACK G. TROYER
Regional Forester
Date Approved: 03/31/2006
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by Title and calendar year.
Post by document; remove entire document and replace it with this supplement. Retain this
transmittal as the first page(s) of this document. The last supplement to this title was
1500-2006-1 to FSM 1560.
New Document(s):
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Effective Date
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Digest:
1531.06c – Removes Memorandum of Agreement between the Forest Service and Bureau of
Reclamation, Contract No. 14-06-100-6746. This MOU has expired and is replaced by a sitespecific agreement with Boise National Forest that is not included in this Regional supplement.
Because of the length of this supplement, exhibits are not being renumbered to account for the
removal of exhibit 06.
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1531.06c - Joint Fire Agreement With Interior Agencies
Exhibits 01 through 07 are Region 4 cooperative fire agreements and MOU's with Department of
Interior agencies.
Note: See FSM 1561.1 for Cooperative fire agreements with State agencies and joint agreements
involving both State and Federal cooperators.
1531.06c - Exhibit 01
Memorandum of Understanding
Between
Boise Interagency Fire Center, Logistics Support Office,
BIFC Interagency Warehouse, and Region 4
6-9-81
DATE
6/23/81
DATE
/s/ Douglas M. Bird
DOUGLAS M. BIRD
Director
Aviation and Fire Management
/s/ Ned R. Jackson
NED JACKSON
FS Director
BIFC
/s/ Everett Waterbury
EVERETT WATERBURY
Region 4 Coordinator
/s/ Jack Wilson
JACK WILSON
BLM Director
BIFC
/s/ Darold R. Harris
DAROLD HARRIS
BIFC Logistics Coordinator
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1531.06c - Exhibit 01--Continued
Memorandum of Understanding
Between
Boise Interagency Fire Center, Logistics Support Office,
BIFC Interagency Warehouse, and Region 4
This Memorandum of Understanding made and entered into by and between BIFC, LSO, BIFC
Interagency Warehouse, and Region 4 Forest Service is for the purpose of the joint use and
ordering procedures for supplies from the BIFC Interagency Warehouse.
The following will be the procedure for ordering supplies from the BIFC Warehouse. Region 4
Southwest Idaho Forest:
1. Fire supply orders from the five southwest Idaho National Forests (Boise, Challis,
Payette, Salmon, and Sawtooth National Forests) will be placed directly to the Boise Interagency
Warehouse (BIFC). This will bypass Regional and BIFC dispatchers. The Warehouse, in turn if
requested, could arrange for ground transportation. If aircraft is to be used, the respective Forest
dispatcher must coordinate its use through the Regional Coordinators Office.
2. The five southwest Idaho Forests (Boise, Challis, Payette, Salmon, and Sawtooth
National Forests) when ordering supplies for all miscellaneous A.B.C. fires will use the
following preassigned logistic numbers:
Boise
Payette
Sawtooth
Challis
Salmon
-
9367
9368
9369
9370
9371
For each project fire, a one time logistic number will be assigned through the Regional
Dispatchers.
3. Prepositioning orders should be placed via the Regional Dispatchers Office and NIFC
Logistic Support.
A. Presuppression orders should be placed via normal GSA channels.
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1531.06c - Exhibit 01--Continued
4. Supplies that can be purchased locally at a more reasonable cost should not be ordered
from the BIFC Warehouse. Forest Dispatchers and fire teams should check all orders before
placing for cost effectiveness, excessiveness, or unreasonable request, completeness, and
consolidation. Large orders, exceptive orders, or unreasonable request needs to be stopped as
they travel through the system, especially by Forest dispatchers. The BIFC Warehouse will
question the majority that slip through, but cannot guarantee it. Excessive orders could be items
such as 25 cases of aspirin or 40 chain saws.
5. Orders for equipment (critical resources) such as fire camps, radio caches, generators,
etc., will be placed via the Regional Dispatcher.
6. Orders must include BIFC catalog numbers and then transmitted by telecopier FTS 8554-9828, commercial 208-334-9828. If Forests do not have telecopiers, orders may be placed
by phone, FTS 8-554-9462, or commercial 208-334-9828.
7. Emergency purchase of capitalized equipment must be approved by the Regional
Coordinator.
8. If the warehouse is closed, the southwest Idaho Forest can call NIFC Logistics
Support, FTS 8-554-9400 or commercial 208-334-9400, who in turn, will discuss the urgency of
the request and, if necessary, will call the warehouse staff for opening the facility. Logistic
Support will take no orders, but will serve as an answering service. If Logistic Support is not
manned, the Forest can call the answering service FTS 8-554-9407 or commercial 208-334-9407.
Remaining Region 4 Forest Ordering Procedure:
1. The Ashley, Bridger-Teton, Caribou, Dixie, Fishlake, Humboldt, Manti-LaSal,
Targhee, Toiyabe, Uinta, and Wasatch National Forests may order direct from the BIFC
Warehouse after first obtaining approval from the Regional Coordinator.
2. The BIFC Warehouse, if requested, may arrange for ground transportation or
commercial airfreight.
3. If aircraft are to be used, the Forest must request aircraft transportation through the
Regional Dispatcher; upon receiving the order for an aircraft, an assessment will be made of
Region 4 aircraft, and if a Region 4 aircraft is available and is cost effective, that aircraft may be
used. The Regional Office must order other large aircraft from NIFC, LSO.
A. The Forest must furnish the Regional Dispatcher the name of the fire, delivery
point, cargo weight, date and time needed, and the fire order number on which the supplies were
ordered.
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1531.06c - Exhibit 01--Continued
4. For each project fire, a one time logistic number will be assigned through the Regional
Dispatcher.
5. A prepositioning order should be place via the Regional Dispatcher's Office and NIFC
Logistic Support.
A. Presuppression order should be placed via normal GSA channels.
6. Supplies that can be purchased locally at a more reasonable cost should not be ordered
from the BIFC Warehouse. Forest Dispatchers and fire teams should check all orders before
placing for cost effectiveness, excessiveness, or unreasonable request, completeness, and
consolidation. Large orders, exceptive orders, or unreasonable request needs to be stopped as
they travel through the system, especially by Forest dispatchers. The BIFC Warehouse will
question the majority that slip through, but cannot guarantee it. Excessive orders could be items
such as 25 cases of aspirin or 40 chain saws.
7. Orders for equipment (critical resources) such as fire camps, radio caches, generators,
etc., will be placed via the Regional Dispatcher.
8. Orders must be complete and include BIFC catalog numbers, and then transmitted by
telecopier FTS 8-554-9828, commercial 208-334-9828 or 554-9828. If Forests do not have
telecopiers, orders may be placed by phone, FTS 8-554-9462, or commercial 208-334-9828.
9. Emergency purchases of capitalized equipment must be approved by the Regional
Coordinator.
10. If the warehouse is closed, the Forest can call NIFC Logistics Support, FTS 8-5549400, who in turn, will discuss the urgency of the request and, if necessary, will call the
warehouse staff for opening the facility. Logistic Support will take no orders, but will serve as
an answering service.
Release
Shipments of equipment back to BIFC should be manifested and include what fire and what
Forest the equipment is being returned from.
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1531.06c - Exhibit 01--Continued
Contact List
BIFC - Logistics Support
8-334-9400
BIFC - Warehouse
8-554-9462
208-334-9462
BIFC - Warehouse Telecopier
8-554-9828
208-334-9828
Regional Office Dispatcher
Hub Harris
Clee Pearson
Everett Waterbury
Ashley NF
Helen Frazier
Boise NF
Spike Baker
Charles Sell
Jerry Worden
Bridger-Teton NF
Susan Walker
Caribou NF
George Cotton
Carol Krichbaum
Challis NF
Harry James
Louise Stark
8-554-3891
801-626-3891
801-789-2125
8-554-9800
208-334-9800
307-733-5188
8-554-6710
208-236-6710
208-879-2275
Dixie NF
Lloyd Benson
801-586-4215
Fishlake NF
Ann Keysor
8-584-8200
801-896-8404
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Humboldt NF
Bonnie Whalen
702-738-3772
Manti-LaSal NF
Gina Jones
John Patten
801-637-2817
801-637-2817
Payette NF
Jim Butler
Chuck Hawkins
208-634-2784
208-634-2784
Salmon NF
Bill Wing
Gordon Daniels
208-756-3132
208-756-3132
Sawtooth NF
Robert Powers
Gordon Welch
Len Miracle
208-733-0393
208-733-0393
208-733-0393
Targhee NF
Jay Benson
208-624-3031
Toiyabe NF
Neal Hitchcock
Wasatch NF
Frank Wiggins
Tom Adams
Jim Soter
702-784-5337
FTS 8-470-5337
801-524-5036
FTS 8-588-5036
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1531.06c - Exhibit 02
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
BLM DIRECTOR, BOISE INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER;
FOREST SUPERVISOR, BOISE NATIONAL FOREST; AND
DIRECTOR, AVIATION AND FIRE MANAGEMENT,
INTERMOUNTAIN REGION, USDA FOREST SERVICE
Due to the inclusion of the Boise National Forest in many activities of the Boise Interagency Fire
Center (BIFC), several unique relationships exist, which need to be identified and described.
Because of the strength, workload, and location of the Boise National Forest in Region 4, the
Forest has been given some special assignments affecting operations at BIFC and relations with
other R-4 Idaho Forests.
This memorandum of understanding is to document these agreements and relationships among
the three organizations, and to clarify the responsibilities of each party.
BOISE INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER
1. All real property at BIFC is owned by BLM. The Forest Service, including R-4 and
the Boise NF, has been a partner in planning, designing, building, and operating the center.
Management and operation of the air tanker base, and the ramp and hardstand west of the loft are
handled by the Boise NF.
2. The air tanker base office, pilot standby trailer, pumps, electrical panel, storage tanks,
above-ground pipe, (including loading lines in the ditch), and mixing equipment, belong to the
Forest. The ramp, underground pipes, electrical system, and utility/shop building are part of the
real property. The Forest furnishes mixing, loading, and time-keeping services for all agencies
using the base. All air tanker dispatches are placed with the air tanker base manager.
3. The smokejumper loft is presently used for a variety of fire protection support
activities. No alteration will be approved which renders the building unusable for its designed
purpose, that of a smokejumper and paracargo base. The Boise NF air officer is presently
designated as the on site manager of the building. Any changes in occupancy from those
described below must be cleared with the BIFC space committee and the center directors.
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Space in the loft has been assigned by the space committee to consider the constraint described
in item 3, and the limitations of the building regarding safety, access, and utilities. The Forest
Service National Fire Radio Cache occupies the old sewing room and most of the ready room;
the infrared mapping system is maintained in the parachute packing room; offices are occupied
by the head technicians for these two operations, plus the Boise NF air officer.
The shipping and receiving area has been designated for storage and work space for the Boise
Interagency Fire Suppression Crew, and R-4 Aviation. The old standby room is now a
conference room available to all agencies.
The west half of the basement is presently allocated for Forest Service Regional and WO
aviation storage on a short-term basis, and the east half is for retention of records by all agencies
on the base. The Boise IA fire crew members have individual fire gear lockers in the basement.
The two rooms on the outside of the west end of the loft building have been allocated for pilot
offices. The north room is for Forest Service WO infrared pilots, and the south room is used by
Region 4 pilots.
Region 4 maintains a paracargo commitment at BIFC to take advantage of the airport capability
and the warehouse. The assignment for readiness and skill is vested in the Forest air officer
position. He is also the Forest Service liaison with the BIFC warehouse, to insure that needs are
represented and obligations are met. During the winter, he coordinates FS Regions 2 and 4 fire
training with the BIFC Training Division.
4. The smokejumper training facilities in the physical conditioning area of BIFC remain
property of BLM. Any future use or disposal requires the approval of the BLM/BIFC Director.
5. The BIFC fire warehouse, operated by BLM, represents the only Boise NF and Region
4 fire warehouse. These two organizations have full reliance on this activity to provide for their
respective needs.
The Boise NF dispatcher has authority to place fire orders direct with the BIFC Supply Officer.
Arrangements for pickup or transportation are negotiated between the two offices. The same
authority is granted to the Payette, Challis, Sawtooth, and Salmon National Forests. This is in
accordance with the memorandum of understanding dated 6/23/81, signed by Jack Wilson, Doug
Bird, Ned Jackson, and Darold Harris. Requests by other R-4 Forests are placed with the
Regional dispatcher, who forwards them, if necessary, to the BIFC Logistics Support Office.
6. The Boise NF contract helicopter, with a 7-member helitack crew, is based on the
BIFC ramp.
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1531.06c - Exhibit 02--Continued
7. Because of proximity, many activities at BIFC use the Boise NF to provide realism in
training exercised, testing ideas, and as a site for project work and fire training. Requests for
help from Boise NF people should be directed to the Aviation, Fire and Lands Officer.
STATE RELATIONS
1. When fire restrictions or closures are anticipated and implemented, the Boise NF
Aviation, Fire and Lands Officer will work with Idaho R-4 Forests and coordinate with Idaho
BLM and Idaho Department of Lands to seek harmony on public lands throughout Southern
Idaho. This follows an agreement signed by R-4 Idaho Forest Supervisors in December 1981.
2. If requested by the Challis NF or other Southwestern Idaho Forests during project fires
or other incidents, the Boise NF will set up an appropriate support base. Services provided will
supplement, but not duplicate, those available at BIFC. Requests for this operation will be made
through the Regional Fire Coordinator, who will be kept informed of detailed arrangements.
CHANGES
The relationships described above have proven beneficial for all three organizations, and should
be continued, strengthened, and expanded. When others are planned, or changes made, they
must be documented and approved by the heads of the organizations involved.
BOISE INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER
/s/ Jack F. Wilson
Jack F. Wilson, Director
Date
AVIATION AND FIRE MANAGEMENT, R-4
/s/ Douglas M. Bird
Douglas M. Bird, Director
Date
BOISE NATIONAL FOREST
6/22/84
July 2, 1984
/s/ John J. Lavin
John J. Lavin
Forest Supervisor
Date
6/6/84
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1531.06c - Exhibit 03
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
among:
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Boise Interagency Fire Center, Division of Management Services
Branch of Supply; and
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Intermountain Region, Office of Aviation and Fire Management,
Ogden, Utah
concerning:
Procedures and requirements for providing pre-suppression and
incident support between the National Fire Equipment System
(NFES) distribution warehouse at Boise, Idaho and the
Intermountain Region of the Forest Service.
I.
Purpose. The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to enhance
National Interagency Incident Management System and Incident Command System
operations. Operations are further enhanced through program cost savings realized by
better utilization of NFES resources, simplified ordering procedures, timely return of
incident resources, and definitive procedures for problem identification and resolution.
II.
Objective. This MOU will provide the basis and guidance for operations and procedures
within the agencies and their subdivisions. Specific procedures will cover Forest Service
locations as two groups, Group I being Boise, Payette, Challis, Salmon, and Sawtooth
National Forests. Group II will be all other forests and entities within the Intermountain
Region. This MOU will address Supply orders only. All other orders will be made in
accordance with the current National Mobilization Plan.
III.
Authority.
A.
Economy Act of June 30, 1932, Public Law 95-307.
B.
Protection Act of 1922 (16 USC 594).
C.
Reciprocal Fire Protection Act of May 27, 1955 (69 Stat. 66, 42 USC 1856a).
D.
Interagency Agreement between USDI fire agencies USDA Forest Service,
October 1, 1982.
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1531.06c - Exhibit 03—Continued
IV.
Procedures.
A.
Resource Orders - Group I - Orderer responsibility
1.
Order can be originated only by Forest Dispatch Offices. The Payette
National Forest warehouse is also authorized to order direct.
2.
Resource orders must contain:
a.
All items identified in Interagency Fire Business Management
Handbook and the National Mobilization Guide as they apply to
supply orders.
b.
Realistic date and time required.
c.
Ordering offices consolidate orders and order by standard packs
and unit of issue as identified in NFES catalog.
d.
Transportation considerations, i.e., who provides, special delivery
instructions.
e.
Additional special instructions or requirements.
f.
Orders should normally be limited to those items identified in the
NFES catalog. Non-standard items must be agreed upon in
advance with supervisory dispatcher.
2.
Group II ordering offices will process all orders through the Regional
Coordination Center in Ogden, Utah. Requirements are the same as for
Group I.
3.
All orders sent via facsimile direct to the Supply/ADP section, BIFC:
a.
Facsimile numbers in priority of use.
1. 554-2737 (commercial 208-389-2737)
2. 554-2573 (commercial 208-389-2573)
3. 554-2548 (commercial 208-389-2548)
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4.
B.
C.
If the Supply/ADP office is not open emergency calls should be referred to
the National Coordination Center at BIFC. Telephone numbers are
commercial 208-389-2400, FTS 554-2400. They will act as answering
service only and contact appropriate Branch of Supply personnel.
NFES Warehouse responsibility for resource orders
1.
BIFC will provide confirmation of order receipt and transmit shipping
status to ordering office via facsimile.
2.
All resource orders will be processed on fill or kill basis.
3.
The Supply/ADP section will resolve questions or problems by telephone
with orderer.
General Considerations
1.
Multiple orders must be prioritized by ordering office. Regional priorities
will be established as appropriate and communicated to Supply/ADP
office on as needed basis. Regional priority conflicts will be resolved by
the Regional Coordinator. Priorities may be mitigated by National
priorities set during Preparedness Levels IV and V.
2.
Problems should be identifies and resolved as they occur at the operational
level. Problems not resolved will be referred to Regional Coordinator,
Intermountain Region and Supply Officer, BIFC.
3.
An annual review will be held each year during January or February.
Participation will be Group I forests, Regional Coordination Office, and
appropriate BIFC personnel.
4.
Revisions and amendments to this MOU will be recommended at the
annual review meeting.
5.
This MOU is automatically renewed on an annual basis until mutually
cancelled by both parties.
6.
This MOU will become effective upon signature by principals indicated
on the last page of MOU.
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1531.06c - Exhibit 03—Continued
/s/ Robert L. Trimble, Acting
BLM Director, BIFC
/s/ Joseph R. Kinsella for
Director, Aviation & Fire
Management, U.S. Forest Service
Intermountain Region
June 25 , 1991
Date
June 20, 1991
Date
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1531.06c - Exhibit 04
AGREEMENT
between the
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
BOISE INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER
DIVISION OF TRAINING
of the
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
and the
FOREST SERVICE
REGIONS TWO AND FOUR
of the
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
I.
Authority
This agreement is made within the scope and authority of the Interagency Agreement
between the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Park
Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service of the United States Department of Interior and the
Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, signed and in effect
October 1, 1982. Pursuant to this agreement, the Directors of Aviation and Fire
Management, Regions 2 and 4 of the Forest Service, and the Division of Training, Boise
Interagency Fire Center of the Bureau of Land Management, agree to share resources and
cooperate as prescribed herein for the mutual benefits of each in their respective fire
management training missions.
II.
Purpose
To provide an efficient method of improving interagency fire management training
through pooling and utilizing the training resources of the federal fire agencies in the
Intermountain West (geographic areas of Forest Service Regions 2 and 4). The goals of
this agreement include:
1.
Strengthen interagency relationships.
2.
Meet wildland fire training needs with high quality fire management training.
3.
Avoid unnecessary duplication and expense.
4.
Improve training technology for all agencies.
5.
Strengthen training for college/university undergraduates.
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III.
Activities
The activities of this agreement shall be pursuant to an annual operating plan, finalized
for the next fiscal year's training program by the preceding July. The operating plan will
be based on an interagency identification of training course needs and the training
capabilities of cooperators. The operating plan will include for each course scheduled the
following:
IV.
1.
Contribution of personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities.
2.
Agency coordination responsibilities and lead representative.
3.
Course schedule with tuition rates set, nomination and prework requirements
identified, and billing processes defined.
General Provisions
1.
Division of Training will provide its training facilities, classroom training
equipment, and a full-time Training Specialist (general program coordinator).
2.
Forest Service Regions 2 and 4 collectively will provide a part-time training
representative, who will represent both Regions 2 and 4. This individual will
function as a staff member for the BIFC Division of Training.
3.
Costs which will be incurred by the Division of Training to generally support the
annual program will be contributed by the cooperators at the beginning of the
planned fiscal year. These costs include funds to maintain and purchase needed
equipment, to purchase the necessary supplies other than course training
materials, and to print and circulate course announcements. The amount shall be
agreed to in the Annual Operating Plan.
4.
Direct costs for a course presentation are to be paid by tuition. They are for
purchase and/or preparation and distribution of course materials, instructor travel
and per diem, consultant costs for a course, trainee supplies, equipment
expendables like projector bulbs, flip chart paper, etc., and administrative support
for cadre meetings and course presentations. Nominations and tuition obligations
will be made in accordance with a mutually developed annual operating plan.
The Division of Training will bill agencies per obligation commitments made at
time of trainee nominations.
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5.
Parties to this agreement are not obligates to make expenditures of funds under
terms of this agreement unless such funds are legitimately available.
6.
This agreement shall take effect October 1, 1983. Any signatory party may
terminate their participation in the agreement by written notice to all the other
signatory parties provided that such notice is given prior to June 30. The
agreement then would be terminated for that agency for the next fiscal year's
training.
7.
Changes or modifications of this agreement may be initiated by any signatory
party. The changes or modifications shall not be incorporated until all parties
agree, they are in the form of an amendment to the agreement, and are signed by
all parties. The agreement may be amended for the inclusion of other Interior
agency cooperators within the Intermountain West.
/s/ Craig W. Rupp
Regional Forester-Region 2
11/4/83
Date
/s/ Richard E. Greffinius
Regional Forester-Region 4
10/17/83
Date
/s/ Jack Wilson
BLM-BIFC Director
10/7/83
Date
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1531.06c - Exhibit 05
COOPERATIVE FIRE AGREEMENT
Between the
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
and the
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Agreement No. 22-12
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into as of the 1st day of September 1965, by and
between the State Director, United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land
Management, Cheyenne, Wyoming, hereinafter called the Bureau; and the Regional Forester,
Region 4, United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Ogden, Utah, hereinafter
called the Forest Service,
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Department of
the Interior, signed by the Secretary on January 11, 1943, and the United States Department of
Agriculture, signed by the Secretary on January 28, 1943, authorizes and directs the respective
land management bureaus and agencies to enter into mutual assistance agreements providing for
collaboration and cooperation in the solution of fire problems of mutual concern, and
WHEREAS, in the State of Wyoming there are certain lands for which the Bureau is
responsible for fire protection and such lands are often adjacent to certain lands for which the
Forest Service is responsible for fire protection, and
WHEREAS, the majority of lands under the jurisdiction of both parties, and along their
respective boundaries excepting specific areas covered by other fire control agreements which
are not subject to this agreement, could benefit from an overall agreement covering specific areas
along their boundaries where one party is in a more favorable position to take initial action on
fires than the responsible party, and to provide for cooperation in boundary line fires;
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein to be faithfully kept
and performed, it is agreed as follows:
ARTICLE I
ANNUAL OPERATING PLANS
1.01. Annual Meeting. The respective District Managers and Forest Supervisors in the State of
Wyoming, who have mutual fire protection problems, shall meet annually prior to April 1 for the
purpose of developing annual operating plans within the framework of this agreement.
1.02. Agenda. The officials of each agency shall discuss their analyses of the previous fire
season's activities and explore mutual problems that arose, determine mutual needs, determine
the need for and recommend modification of this agreement.
1.03. Operating Plan. The District Managers and Forest Supervisors will prepare or revise an
operating plan for the ensuing fire season. Such plan shall be in writing and will be
supplemented by suitable maps. The operating plan will define and contain at least the
following:
1. Fire protection organization of each party, including location of personnel and period
of employment, location of standby crews, and fire equipment. Provision for each party
to notify the other when significant changes are made in the organization.
2. Map showing the area on which the parties agree to take initial action for a specific
distance across the protection boundary of lands under the jurisdiction of the other.
3. Exchange of protection and firefighting facilities which are available for cooperative
use, subject to each party's regulations and procedures; exchange of information
concerning fire protection cooperative agreements with other fire protection agencies.
4. Each party's procedures and responsibilities for:
(a) Issuing burning permits.
(b) Initiating and putting closure orders into effect.
(c) Availability of detection, communication, access, and other fire control facilities.
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ARTICLE II
INITIAL ACTION ZONES
2.01. Initial Action Zones. It is agreed by the Bureau and the Forest Service that where lands of
one party are included in an initial action zone by an operating plan, the other party will furnish
initial fire control action on any fire that arises in such zone.
2.02. Map of Zones. A map reflecting the agreed-upon initial attack zones will be attached and
made a part of the annual operating plan.
2.03. Obligation of Action Party. The party responsible will take immediate action to suppress
all fires in the initial action zone as defined on the maps provided for in the annual operating
plan. When such initial action is taken, the proper officials of the other party will be notified
immediately. The party responsible for initial action will not continue such action or
expenditures incurred thereby beyond six (6) hours from initial attack without authorization from
the party having jurisdiction of the land. They party with jurisdictional responsibility shall
relieve the initial attack force as soon as practical unless a field agreement is made for the initial
attack force to continue fire suppression action. (This field agreement will be reduced to writing
as soon as possible.)
ARTICLE III
BOUNDARY FIRES
3.01. Management. Where fires burn or threaten to burn on lands of both parties not within an
initial attack zone, each party shall cooperate to the fullest extent with the other party in fighting,
controlling, and suppressing the fire. The fire control officer who first initiates action will act as
fire boss until an agreement on management is reached. If the parties fail to agree as to the
management of the fire suppression activities, this fact will immediately be reported to their
respective superior officers.
3.02. Suppression Costs on Boundary Line Fires. The parties agree that on such boundary line
fires each party shall be responsible for and pay its own firefighting costs, unless other
arrangements in writing are agreed to by duly authorized officials of the Bureau and the Forest
Service. Any reimbursements made under this written division of fire suppression costs will be
settled as set forth in Article V. Where the parties consider reaching a written agreement
concerning the division of suppression costs, consideration will be given to the following facts:
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1. The proportionate acres of lands burned that are the jurisdictional responsibility of the
parties to this agreement.
2. The threat posed by the fire on other lands to the lands, under the jurisdictional
responsibility of the parties to this agreement.
3. Costs that will be assumed by other fire control agencies and cooperative landowners.
ARTICLE IV
MUTUAL ASSISTANCE
4.01. Mutual Assistant Request. Upon request either party will render assistance in fire
suppression to the other party, when such action will not leave lands under its jurisdiction unduly
exposed to fire danger. The requesting party will reimburse the other party for any expenditures
it incurs. Reimbursement will be made under the provisions of Article V.
ARTICLE V
FISCAL PROVISIONS
5.01. Initial Firefighting Costs. Each party shall direct settlement from its own funds for all
liabilities it incurs under this agreement, including liabilities for temporary labor, transportation,
supplies, equipment, travel, and other expenses. Final distribution of charges will be
accomplished under the provisions of Article V.
5.02. Fire Suppression Costs. In calculating the amount expended by each party in fire
suppression under this agreement, the following elements of cost shall be included:
1. Salaries and wages of all persons employed for or assigned to work on a particular fire
or group of fires.
2. Travel expenses of all employees engaged in the suppression of a particular fire or
group of fires.
3. Rental charges for equipment either owned or under contract by either agency at
equitable rates.
4. Costs of replacing or reconditioning property to as good a condition as when assigned
to a particular fire or group of fires, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
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5. All other direct expenditures incident to the suppression of a particular fire or group of
fires, except for equipment not consumed during the fire unless said equipment is
received by the reimbursing party.
5.03. Estimates of Obligations and Final Billings. The estimates of obligations against either
party under the terms of this agreement will be provided currently, following each fire and not
later than thirty (30) days after the fire is controlled, to the District Managements and Forest
Supervisors concerned. On November 1 and June 30 of each year, the final billing for amounts
due either party on account of activities in fire control covered by this agreement shall be
determined and reimbursements made as indicated by such determinations, under the provisions
of section 601 of the Economy Act of June 30, 1932 (31 USC 686).
5.04. Appropriation Limitations. Parties to this agreement are not obligated to make
expenditures of funds or reimbursement of expenditures 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.
5.05. No Reimbursement for Certain Actions. There will be no reimbursement claimed by the
parties hereto for prevention and/or presuppression action on the intermingled and adjacent lands
except by specific agreement for those areas which are contracted for between the two parties.
ARTICLE VI
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
6.01. Preservation of Evidence. When initial action is taken on a fire on lands of the other party,
the action agency will immediately gather and preserve information and evidence pertaining to
the cause of the fire for the party in control of the land.
6.02. Fire Report. Employees of either party discovering or receiving reports of fires, which are
on or are threatening areas protected by the other party, shall report them immediately to the
proper employees of the other party in such manner as provided for in the annual operating plan.
6.03. Access to Land. Employees of each party area hereby authorized to enter upon land under
the jurisdiction of the other party as may be necessary to carry out this agreement.
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ARTICLE VII
DURATION-TERMINATION
7.01. Duration of Agreement. This agreement shall remain in full force and effect from year to
year unless canceled by not less than thirty (3) days written notice from one party to the other
party. Such notice shall be given only during the months of November to February, inclusive.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this contract as of the day and year
first above written.
7-30-65
Date of Signature
/s/ Joel L. Frykman
Acting Regional Forester
R-4, U.S. Forest Service
9-8-65
Date of Signature
/s/ Ed Pierson
State Director
Bureau of Land Management,
Wyoming
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COOPERATIVE FIRE AGREEMENT
Between the
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
and the
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Forest Service Reference No. 5100-4
B.L.M. No. Idaho-174
THIS AGREEMENT is in accordance with 31 USC 686 and is made and entered into as of the
23 day of November, 1979, by and between the State Directors, United States Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management; California State Office, Sacramento, CA; Nevada State
Office, Reno, NV; Idaho State Office, Boise, ID; and Utah State Office, Salt Lake City, UT;
hereinafter called the Bureau and the Regional Forester, United States Department of
Agriculture, Intermountain Region (R-4), Forest Service, Ogden, UT, hereinafter called the
Forest Service.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Department of
the Interior, signed by the Secretary on January 11, 1932, and the United States Department of
Agriculture, signed by the Secretary on January 18, 1943, authorizes and directs the respective
land management bureaus and agencies to enter into mutual assistance agreements providing for
collaboration and cooperation in the solution of fire problems of mutual concern, and a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Bureau of Land Management, signed by the
Director on February 11, 1963, and the Forest Service, signed by the Acting Chief on February
21, 1962, and amended by both agencies effective October 3, 1977, which provides for mutual
assistance.
WHEREAS, in the States of California, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, there are certain lands
for which the Bureau is responsible for fire protection, and such lands are often adjacent to
certain lands for which the Forest Service is responsible for fire protection, and,
WHEREAS, cooperation in presuppression and suppression of wildfires is desired by
both parties hereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein to be faithfully kept
and performed, it is agreed as follows:
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.1. BLM Lands: Lands administered or protected or both by BLM; these lands constitute
BLM's jurisdictional area.
1.2. FS Lands: Lands administered or protected or both by the FS; these lands constitute the
FS's jurisdictional area.
1.3. Protecting Agency: The party with responsibility for suppression of forest and range fires
on a particular piece of land.
1.4. Supporting Agency: The party without responsibility for suppression of forest and range
fires on a particular piece of land; i.e., the party furnishing assistance or support to the protecting
agency.
1.5. Initial Attack Zone: A predetermined area, defined by mutual consent of the parties hereto,
within which the supporting agency will take initial suppression action on fires burning on lands
of the protecting agency. Initial attack zones are delineated in annual operating plans.
.6. Mutual Threat Zone: A predetermined area, jointly agreed upon and adjacent to either side
of the protection boundary where a fire burning on one side of the protection boundary
represents a threat to the direct protection area of the agency providing protection on the other
side.
1.7. Normal Presuppression Services: Fire Management activities that are not directly related to
fire suppression. These activities include work performed throughout the year, such as
prevention of public relations by permanent or WAE personnel.
1.8. Emergency Presuppression Services: Fire Management activities that are of a seasonal
nature so that a suppression force is immediately prepared to suppress fires. These activities
include work performed during the fire season, such as detection or fire weather data collection,
by seasonal employees.
1.9. Contract Suppression Services: Presuppression and suppression services provided by one
agency for fire protection of the other agency's land. Reimbursable fire presuppression costs are
calculated annually by averaging the five most recent fiscal years, and the fire suppression
services are not reimbursable.
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1.10. Fire Management Plans: One or more parcels of land with common fire management
objectives which are responsive to land and resource management goals and objectives; provide
for interdisciplinary and cooperator involvement; emphasize protection from threats to life,
property, and public safety; utilize the environmental analysis process; provide for written
agreement with affected cooperating landowners and agencies; emphasize economic
considerations and provide for a cost-effective program consistent with management objectives;
and are responsive to the letter and intent of applicable laws and regulations.
1.11. Escaped Fire Analysis: An analysis of those factors influencing suppression of an escaped
fire from which a plan of action will be developed. The analysis includes the development of
alternative suppression strategies and net effect of each.
ARTICLE II
ANNUAL OPERATING PLANS
2.1. Annual Meeting. The respective District Managers and Forest Supervisors in the States of
Nevada, California, Idaho, and Utah, who have mutual fire protection problems, shall meet
annually prior to April 1 for the purpose of developing annual operating plans within the
framework of this agreement. It is agreed that the Bureau shall be responsible for setting a
mutually convenient date, time, and place for said meeting.
2.2. Agenda. The officials of each agency shall discuss their analyses of the previous fire
season's activities and explore mutual problems that arise, determine mutual needs, and
determine the need for and recommend changes in the operating plans.
2.3. Operating Plan. The District Managers and Forest Supervisors will prepare or revise an
operating plan for the ensuing fire season. Such plan will be in writing and will be supplemented
by suitable maps. The operating plan will define and contain at least the following:
A. Fire protection organization of each party (including locations of personnel, periods
of employment, location of standby crews, and fire equipment) and provisions for each party to
notify the other when significant changes are made in the organization.
B. Maps showing mutual threat zones on which the parties agree to take initial action for
a specific distance across the protection boundary of lands under the jurisdiction of the other.
Whenever changes in initial attack zones or mutual threat zones are made, the changes will be
approved by the Forest Service and the Bureau.
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C. Where fire management plans are established, appropriate suppression actions will be
taken to meet the fire management objectives established for the area. Suppression actions may
range from confinement to control. Fire management objectives will be based on values,
hazards, risks, and current land and resource management objectives.
D. Exchange of protection and firefighting assistance which is available for cooperative
use, subject to each party's regulations and procedures; exchange of information concerning fire
protection cooperative agreements with other fire protection agencies.
E. Each party's procedures and responsibilities for:
1. Issuing burning permits.
2. Initiating and putting restrictions and closure orders into effect, and compliance
with State and Federal fire laws.
3. Availability of detection, communication, access, and other fire control facilities.
4. Providing copies of agency fire management plans to all parties of this agreement.
5. Any restrictions on normal firefighting techniques such as use of heavy
mechanized equipment in special management zones (e.g., wilderness, roadless areas,
and water or travel influence zones).
6. Fire reports.
3.1. Initial Attack Zones. It is agreed by the Bureau and the Forest Service that where lands of
one party are included in an operating plan as an initial attack zone, the other party will furnish
initial fire control action on any fire that arises in such zone.
3.2. Map of Zones. A map reflecting the agreed-upon initial attack zones will be attached and
made a part of each operating plan.
3.3. Obligation of Action Party.
A. Either agency will take immediate action with available forces to suppress all fires in
the initial attack zone as defined on the maps provided for in clause 2.3. When such initial attack
action is taken, the supporting agency will notify the protecting agency immediately. This
notification will include an estimate of the probable size, location, and cost of the fire at that
point in time. The party with jurisdictional responsibility shall relieve the initial attack force as
soon as practicable unless a field agreement is made for the initial attack force to continue fire
suppression action. (This field agreement will be reduced to writing as soon as possible.)
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B. The responsible line officer will prepare an escaped fire analysis for all escaped fires
occurring on jurisdictional lands at the time of escape and each subsequent workshift regardless
of which agency is providing the suppression action.
ARTICLE IV
MUTUAL THREAT ZONE
4.1 Management.
A. Along a protection boundary that separates the areas of jurisdictional responsibility of
the parties, where these areas are not designated as initial attack zones, a mutual fire problem
exists. Such areas of mutual concern may extend varying distances on either or both sides of the
boundary line, depending upon fuel types, topography, existing fire barriers, etc. The extent of
mutual threat zones will be determined at the annual operating plan meetings, and the areas will
be shown on a map as part of the annual operating plan.
B. In the mutual threat zone, all parties will cooperate to the fullest extent with each
other in fighting, controlling, and suppressing wildfire. Each party will take immediate fire
suppression action upon a report of a fire in an area of mutual concern. All parties will dispatch
their initial attack forces.
C. Where cooperative air facilities are available, their use or non-use will be specifically
authorized in the annual operating plan.
D. Follow-up suppression actions will be provided as agreed upon between the fire
management officers of the parties, with consideration being given to:
1. Objectives documented in the escaped fire analysis.
2. The basic responsibility of each party to suppress fires on land over which it has
jurisdiction even though such land is an area of mutual concern.
3. The forces available to each party.
4. The possibility of one party assisting the other under the provisions of Article V,
Additional Assistance.
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E. When the ground location of the jurisdiction boundary between the parties is
unknown or obscured, the ranking officers of each party then present shall mutually designate a
fire boss to direct the joint suppression action. When the fire is determined to be confined to the
jurisdictional area of one party only, the protecting agency's ranking officer shall assume
responsibility for control of the fire.
F. Upon control, mop-up and patrol becomes the responsibility of the party or parties
with jurisdictional responsibility. If only one party is concerned, the other party will be relieved
unless the party with jurisdictional responsibility specifically requests assistance with mop-up
and patrol, under the provisions of Article V, Additional Assistance. This request will be
documented.
ARTICLE V
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE
5.1. Additional Assistance Request. Upon request either party will render assistance in fire
suppression to the other party, when such action will not leave lands under its jurisdiction unduly
exposed to fire danger.
ARTICLE VI
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE - IDAHO
6.1. Fire Protection Services. The Forest Service will provide total fire protection including
emergency presuppression and suppression services for designated Bureau administered lands
within Idaho. The Bureau will pay the Forest Service for such protection from appropriate
appropriations. Lands protected will be compiled by legal description and acreage and approved
by the Idaho State Director of the Bureau and the Regional Forester for Region 4. Such
compilation will be made a part of this agreement and updated annually as necessary.
6.2. Billing Procedures. A billing for current fiscal year services will be sent to: Bureau of
Land Management, Box 042, Boise, Idaho 83724, prior to September 1 of each year. The billing
will be computed by multiplying the acres protected by the average cost per acre of
presuppression and emergency presuppression costs over the most recent 5-year period
experienced on the National Forest in Idaho in Region 4. The Forest Service will provide the
Bureau an estimate of normal and emergency presuppression costs for programming purposes by
July 1 of each year for the upcoming fiscal year.
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ARTICLE VII
FISCAL PROVISIONS
7.1. Fire Suppression Costs.
A. There will be no reimbursement between parties for fire suppression services.
B. In cases where the Forest Service and Bureau cooperatively suppress a fire involving
a third party trespasser, a billing will be presented to the trespasser by the agency having land
management responsibility. The cooperating agency will furnish the billing agency its
suppression costs in memorandum form. Recoveries will be retained by the billing agency.
7.1. Loaned Equipment. Equipment loaned by one party to the other becomes the responsibility
of the borrower, and shall be returned in the same condition as when received, fair wear and tear
excepted. Damage in excess of fair wear and tear will be repaired. Lost or destroyed items will
be replaced or reimbursed.
ARTICLE VIII
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
8.1. Preservation of Evidence. When initial action is taken on a fire on lands of the other party,
the action agency will immediately gather and preserve information and evidence pertaining to
the cause of the fire for the party administering the land.
8.2. Fire Report. Employees of either party discovering or receiving reports of fires which are
on or are threatening areas protected by the other party shall report them immediately to the
proper employees of the other party in such a manner as provided for in the annual operating
plan. The supporting agency will furnish a fire report to the agency containing required
information within 30 days after the fire is declared out.
8.3. Access to Land. Employees of each party are hereby authorized to enter upon land under
the jurisdiction of the other party, as may be necessary to carry out this agreement.
8.4. Damage Recoveries. This agreement shall not affect the rights of either party to recover
costs incurred in suppressing a fire and damages sustained as a result of a negligent or willful act
of any person causing such fire.
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8.5. Fire Trespass. The parties hereto may work jointly on fire trespass investigations and fire
law enforcement. Reports thereof may be prepared independently and separately.
8.6. Liability. Neither party shall be liable to the other for any loss, damage, personal injury, nor
death occurring in consequence of the performance of this agreement, except as provided herein.
8.7. Prior Agreements. The agreement cancels the existing agreement between the State
Director, Bureau of Land Management, California State Office, Sacramento, CA and the
Regional Forester, Forest Service, Intermountain Region (R-4), dated January 28, 1955; and the
agreement between the State Directors, Bureau of Land Management, Boise, ID, Reno, NV, and
Salt Lake City, UT, and the Regional Forester, Forest Service, Intermountain Region (R-4),
dated November 14, 1967; and the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the State
Director, Bureau of Land Management, Idaho State Office, Boise, ID, and the Regional Forester,
Forest Service, Intermountain Region (R-4), Ogden, UT, dated July 19, 1963.
ARTICLE IX
DURATION-TERMINATION
9.1. Duration of Agreement. This agreement shall become effective on the last date of signing
shown below and shall continue in effect until terminated by one party by giving written notice
to the others, except that during the period 1 March to 31 October inclusive, this agreement may
be terminated only by mutual written agreement of all parties.
9.2. Modification of Agreement. Terms of this agreement may be modified by written
amendment hereto by mutual consent of the parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the day and
year first above written.
Nov. 23, 1979
Date of Signature
Date of Signature
/s/ Vern Hamre
Regional Forester, R-4
U.S. Forest Service
/s/ John E. Bird
State Director, Bureau of Land
Management, California
Aug. 30, 1979
Date of Signature
/s/ V. G. Bingham
State Director, Bureau of Land
Management, Idaho
Sep. 13, 1979
Date of Signature
/s/ Gary J. Wicks
State Director, Bureau of Land
Management, Utah
9/24/79
Date of Signature
/s/ E. F. Spang
State Director, Bureau of Land
Management, Nevada
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UTAH
IDAHO
Mr. Gary J. Wicks
Utah State Director
Bureau of Land Management
P. O. Box 11505
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Mr. Robert O. Buffington
Idaho State Director
Bureau of Land Management
P. O. Box 042
Boise, Idaho 83724
WYOMING
NEVADA
Mr. Daniel P. Baker
Wyoming State Director
Bureau of Land Management
P. O. Box 1828
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
Mr. Edward F. Spang
Nevada State Director
Bureau of Land Management
300 Booth Street
Reno, Nevada 89502
CALIFORNIA
Mr. Edward Hastey
California State Director
Bureau of Land Management
2800 Cottage Way
Sacramento, California 95825
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Cooperative fire agreements with State agencies and joint agreements involving both State and
Federal cooperators reside in FSM 1561.1.