National Logistics Workshop 2010
National Interagency Support Cache Updates
NISC Strategic Plan
 Continues to be implemented and the efficiency study portion is nearing
completion relative to the location and number of caches
 The final report will be presented to leadership some time in 2010
ICBS-R
 Remaining NISCs to be implemented include:
 GBK – Mar/Apr (2010)
 AKK – Post AK fire season (2010)
 New users anticipate operational challenges during learning phase
 ICBS-R/ROSS interface tentatively scheduled for post fire season 2010
 Data entry requirement is that NFES numbers be 6 digits, meaning that all
current numbers will be preceded by 00
 NFES numbers in 2010 NFES Catalog will reflect 6 digits
 IMTs will need to update pre and initial orders accordingly
I-Suite Bar Code Pilot (I-Supply)
 Barcode Pilot was implemented during 2009 fire season to test its
capability to support an incident with an IMT assigned
 Two IMTs were identified in California that would allow the testing
 The testing was to determine the import of packing lists and the
scanning of barcode labels on cache items
 What’s next
 Develop an I-Suite Supply Kit
 Continue testing in 2010
 Develop implementation strategy
2010 NFES Catalog
 Printed version will include Part 1:Fire Supplies and Equipment only, plus
the following publications:
 NFES 002710, The New Generation Fire Shelter, pamphlet, English
(2003)
 NFES 002712, The New Generation Fire Shelter, DVD, English(2003)
 NFES 002735, El Refugio de Proteccion Nueva Generacion, video,
VHS, Spanish (2003)
 NFES 002736, El Refugio de Proteccion Nueva Generacion, pamphlet,
Spanish (2004)
 NFES 001077, Incident Response Pocket Guide (2010)
 Printed catalog will not be available for shipping until approximately May 3,
2010 due to GBK’s transition to ICBS-R
 Both Part 1 and Part 2 will be posted at the NWCG website
http://www.nwcg.gov/
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NISC Job Aid for Dispatchers & Ordering Managers
 Universally accepted by National Coordinators
 Identifies standard ordering procedures for all NISCs
 Will be available for download on the NISC web site
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/cache/
Kits
 000340 Chain Saw Kit
 000516 Wedge (8”, rifled) Reduced from 4 to 2 EA
 000884 Wedge (8”, textured/smooth) Added 2 EA
 000515 Wedge (6”) Added 2 EA
 003521 Forms Pack, Helicopter Support Kit (NFES 000520)
 Updated 001885 Guide, Interagency Helicopter Operations (2009)
 Deleted 001878 Form Package, IHOG Supplement (2006)
o Discontinued as of January 1, 2010
o The 2009 edition is posted only (not printed)
http://www.nifc.gov/policies/ihog.htm
 000660 Air Operations Branch Kit
 Updated 001885 Guide, Interagency Helicopter Operations (2009)
 Deleted 001878 Form Package, IHOG Supplement (2006)
o Discontinued as of January 1, 2010
o The 2009 edition is posted only (not printed)
http://www.nifc.gov/policies/ihog.htm
 000390 Finance and 000910 Logistics Section Kits
 Removed 000399 Form, SF-91, Operator Report of Motor Vehicle
Accident
 Removed 000400 Form, SF-94, Statement of Witness
 Removed 000936 Form, SF-95, Claim for Damage/Injury/Death
 002069 Mobile Cache Support Van
 NFES 001660 – Kit, Contagious Disease Barrier, Individual
(Added 5 Kits)
 NFES 001675 – Kit, Contagious Disease Barrier, Multi-person
(Added 1 Kit)
 NFES 002990 – Kit, Record Retention (Added 1 Kit)
 003870 Accessory Kit for the High Pressure Pump Kit (NFES 000870)
 000693 Berm (Increased from 1 to 2 EA)
 XXXXXX Kit, Sign, Roadside
 Have identified the components for the kit
o Includes roll up pink signs, Velcro attachments, installation sign
guide, tape, base/posts, and mounting brackets
 Will be available on a limited basis in 2010
o Goal is to have sign kits fully stocked and available by the 2011 fire
season
 NFES # and any additional pertinent information will be shared when
available through national logistics and geographic IMT mailing lists
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 001048 Sprinkler Kit
 Sprinkler Head (Reduced from 8 to 4 EA)
o Quantity of associated components reduced accordingly, resulting
in total kit weight of 37-38 lbs
o Will provide for increased flexibility by enabling users to order the
optimal number of sprinklers needed to correspond to the pumps
being utilized (i.e., one sprinkler kit for applications with lightweight
pumps and two or more sprinkler kits when used with larger
capacity pumps)
 Sprinkler stake assembly clamp (Added 8 EA)
 Packsack (Added 1 EA)
 Proposal to transition from the old style 000928 Sprinkler Kit to the new
001048 Sprinkler Kit (2008) is being discussed
MTDC Updates/Projects
 Fireline Flame-resistant (FR) Pants
 Kevlar/Nomex blend (Type II) available in 2010 GSA Wildland Fire
Catalog only
http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA_
BASIC&contentId=12630&noc=T
 Tech Tip – 2009
http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/php/library_card.php?p_num=0951%202324P
 Redesign Firefighter Gloves
 2 new styles available in 2010 GSA Wildland Fire Catalog only
http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA_
BASIC&contentId=12630&noc=T
 Tech Tip – 2009
http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/php/library_card.php?p_num=0951%202312P
 Fireline Shirt Field Test
 Field test in 2008-9 with re-designed back, collar and sleeves
 8 new fabrics
 Fabrics selected for comfort, availability, etc.
 Still collecting 2009 test data
 Research Alternative Food Containers
 Market search conducted for packaging alternatives
 One field test conducted in 2009
o 3.5 gal. bucket with bag liner
o 3 gal. “beverage in a box”
 Additional field testing necessary
 Sleeping Bag Evaluation
 Working toward 2010 field test of replacement cool weather bag
 Data indicates need for warmer bag
 High Visibility Requirements
 New OSHA requirement – ANSI/ISEA 107 or 207, class 2 or 3
 Last minute exemption of firefighters when exposed to heat, flame, or
hazardous materials
 Developing document:
o General information for firefighters and all F.S.
o Mitigation measures
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Developing options for design/redesign of garments or accessories to
increase firefighter conspicuity
 Fuel Transport Guide – It’s done! Available online at:
www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/442/pms442.pdf
 Fusees
 Problems
o Current fusees contain potassium perchlorate that can contaminate
water supplies
o Field lacks guidance on how to properly transport fusees
 Project Scope:
o Find fusees that do not contain potassium perchlorate
o Develop best management practices for current fusees
o Develop transportation guidance for fusees
SDTDC Updates/Projects
 Headlamp Replacement Study
 Exploring replacement options for the existing headlamp carried in the
caches
 Products evaluated for weight/balance, run time and amount of light
 Electronic Weather Kits
 Testing units against sling psychrometer
 Standard Chainsaw
 Ongoing research
Status of Action Items of Interest
 Action Item: Develop spike camp kit standard
 Tabled as no new information received or need to develop a standard
kit based on how the caches can support currently
 Action Item: Carry a “reducer” fitting in the caches for collapsible
6000 gallon tanks (all collapsible – 3000, 4800, 6000)
 Discussion:
o There was concurrence that providing standardized couplings on
the various collapsible tanks currently carried in the cache system
would offer operational advantages and options to field users,
specifically allowing for coupling mounted gravity fed hose lay or
coupling compatibility with MK III pump suction hose. Although
standardized couplings are a desirable outcome it is not a critical
need or essential to transition immediately as the operations
discussed above can be performed without using the couplings. As
a result, a retrofit of existing tanks is not warranted. A transition to
standardized couplings can be obtained through establishing
standardized coupling specifications on future acquisitions and the
attrition of older stocks of collapsible tanks.
 Decision:
o No retrofit of current tanks
o Incorporate 2” female NPSH tank flange requirement into future
collapsible tank procurement specifications
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o It is recommended that the 2” double male fitting described as
follows be added to NFES: Double Male Adaptor Coupling: 2”
NPSH x 2” NPSH
 Action Item: Hazards of manila rope fibers into skin and infection
potential. Because of this some individuals wear masks and double
gloves.
 Discussion:
o Recommendation from submitter is to replace with nylon rope
 Decision:
o MTDC will research rope that would work best to replace manila
rope in wall tent and flys and submit to NFES
Questions/Comments
 Contact Rick Blanton (NISC Chair) at rick_blanton@nifc.blm.gov
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