2006 - Oregon State Library: State Employee Information Center

SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT 

2006 MOBILIZATION GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Introduction .............................................................................................. 1 

Purpose................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 

Coordination............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 

District Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 

District Situation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 

Prevention Plan ......................................................................................... 3 

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 

Objectives ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 

District Situation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 

Fire Prevention Assignments..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

Historical Fire Stats .................................................................................................................................................................................19 

Work Schedule .......................................................................................................................................................................................21 

Detection Plan ......................................................................................... 23 

Components ...........................................................................................................................................................................................23 

Action Guide...........................................................................................................................................................................................25 

Sweet Home Unit Radio Frequencies........................................................................................................................................................27 

Eastern Lane Unit Radio Frequencies .......................................................................................................................................................27 

ODFW Radio Call Numbers ......................................................................................................................................................................30 

Sweet Home Unit Personnel Staffing Plan.................................................................................................................................................32 

Eastern Lane Unit Personnel Staffing Plan ................................................................................................................................................33 

Initial Attack Dispatch Plan .................................................................... 35 

Scope.....................................................................................................................................................................................................35 

Authority ................................................................................................................................................................................................35 

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Procedure...............................................................................................................................................................................................35 

Reciprocal Resource Plan.........................................................................................................................................................................47 

Requesting Assistance:............................................................................................................................................................................49 

Fire Action Plan ......................................................................................................................................................................................57 

Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) ..........................................................................................................................................59 

Resource Readiness ................................................................................................................................................................................61 

Resources ..............................................................................................................................................................................................63 

Extended Attack Plan .............................................................................. 69 

Objective................................................................................................................................................................................................69 

Situation ................................................................................................................................................................................................69 

Organization...........................................................................................................................................................................................69 

Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................................................................................70 

Resources ..............................................................................................................................................................................................73 

FIRE CAMPS ...........................................................................................................................................................................................79 

Aviation Mobilization Management Plan................................................. 83 

Purpose..................................................................................................................................................................................................83 

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................................................83 

Organization And Responsibility ...............................................................................................................................................................84 

Policy .....................................................................................................................................................................................................85 

Dispatching And Controlling Flights ..........................................................................................................................................................87 

Airspace Coordination .............................................................................................................................................................................87 

Overdue Aircraft .....................................................................................................................................................................................88 

Search And Rescue Operations ................................................................................................................................................................88 

Management Guidelines ..........................................................................................................................................................................89 

Special Projects ......................................................................................................................................................................................90 

Coordination...........................................................................................................................................................................................91 

Records And Reports...............................................................................................................................................................................91 

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Aviation Questions & Answers .................................................................................................................................................................92 

Reporting Fires To The Area Office ......................................................... 95 

AREA FIRE REPORT FORM ......................................................................................................................................................................96 

2006 SOUTHERN OREGON AREA DUTY ROSTER.......................................................................................................................................97 

AREA PROJECT FIRE OPERATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................98 

AREA POLICIES ON ORDERING PERSONNEL & EQUIPMENT......................................................................................................................99 

ORDERING SOUTH FORK CREWS ..........................................................................................................................................................100 

Directory................................................................................................103 

U.S. FOREST SERVICE ..........................................................................................................................................................................103 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ..........................................................................................................................................................104 

US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS.............................................................................................................................................................104 

LAW ENFORCEMENT.............................................................................................................................................................................105 

ODOT ..................................................................................................................................................................................................105 

STATE FIRE MARSHAL ..........................................................................................................................................................................105 

FIRE COMM..........................................................................................................................................................................................106 

FIRE DEPARTMENTS – CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES.......................................................................................................................107 

READY RESOURCES ..............................................................................................................................................................................109 

INDUSTRY............................................................................................................................................................................................115 

FIRE TOOLS & ACCESSORIES IDENTIFICATION .....................................................................................................................................121 

SERVICES AND SUPPLIES ..................................................................... 123 

AUTO PARTS & SERVICES .....................................................................................................................................................................123 

AUTOMOTIVE GAS, OIL & DIESEL .........................................................................................................................................................124 

AUTOMOTIVE LEASING SOURCES .........................................................................................................................................................124 

ELECTRIC COMPANIES..........................................................................................................................................................................124 

ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS.....................................................................................................................................................................125 

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS...........................................................................................................................................................................125 

FIXED WING.........................................................................................................................................................................................125 

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GROCERIES..........................................................................................................................................................................................126 

HARDWARE..........................................................................................................................................................................................127 

HELICOPTERS ......................................................................................................................................................................................127 

MEDIA .................................................................................................................................................................................................128 

MOTEL .................................................................................................................................................................................................129 

POTABLE WATER..................................................................................................................................................................................131 

REFRIGERATION SOURCES ...................................................................................................................................................................131 

RESTAURANTS .....................................................................................................................................................................................131 

RETARDANT.........................................................................................................................................................................................133 

SANITATION SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................................................133 

GARBAGE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL .....................................................................................................................................................134 

TELEPHONE SOURCES ..........................................................................................................................................................................134 

TOWING ..............................................................................................................................................................................................135 

TRANSPORTATION ...............................................................................................................................................................................135 

LAUNDRY .............................................................................................................................................................................................136 

OFFICE EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................................................................................136 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ..........................................................................................................................................................136 

Safety Plan ............................................................................................ 137 

Objective..............................................................................................................................................................................................137 

Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................................137 

Medical Emergency DIAL 9-1-1 .......................................................................................................................................................137 

Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................................137 

OSHA REPORTING ................................................................................................................................................................................138 

DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................................139 

AIR AMBULANCE ..................................................................................................................................................................................140 

Appendix ................................................................................................. A1 

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2006 SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT MOB PLAN INTRODUCTION 

Introduction 

Purpose 

This plan describes the mode of operation in South Cascade District, for fire prevention, detection, pre-suppression, and 

suppression efforts. Contained herein are the District objectives, Situation Statement, Fire Prevention Plan, Detection Plan, 

Initial Attack Dispatch Plan, Extended Attack Plan, a condensed Aviation Plan, and Safety Plan; as well as available 

personnel, resources, and services. It is intended that this plan should be followed during normal operations. However, it 

is recognized that there may be times, that due to multiple fire situations, or when resources are unavailable because of 

State or National fire activity, large single fire events, contingency move up, or other situations not controlled by the 

district. Activities listed within this plan may be accomplished with fewer or different resources than these listed. 

The District Forester may also make adjustments to this plan, where in their judgment they are needed. 

Introduction 

Fire Protection was the Department of Forestry's first program and the primary reason the department was organized in 

1911. 

ORS Chapter 477 (Protection of Forest and Vegetation from Fire) declares preservation of forests and conservation of 

forest resources through the prevention and suppression of forest fires to be the public policy of the State of Oregon and 

recognizes the need for a complete and coordinated forest protection system. 

C ordination 

Coordination and direction of the South Cascade District, fire protection program is provided through the Legislature, 

Governor, Board of Forestry, State Forester, Southern Oregon Area Director, and the District Forester. The District Forester 

coordinates the fire protection program with various public and private persons and organizations concerned with fire 

protection in South Cascade District. 

District Objectives 

The fire control objective of South Cascade District, coincides with that set forth by the State Forester. This is: 

1. To preserve the forest and conserve the forest resources through prevention and suppression of wildfires when 

they occur. 

2. To minimize the cost of suppression and damage to the forest and watershed environment by fast aggressive 

action on all wildfires. 

3. To establish and maintain a well-trained, equipped, and supervised fire control force with the ability to function at 

an optimum level during emergency situations. 

District Situation 

The South Cascade District is currently responsible for wildfire protection on approximately 1,135,128 acres of forestland, 

geographically located between the floor of the Willamette Valley and the Willamette and Umpqua National Forests to the 

east, and from the Thomas Creek Divide in north Linn County south to the Lane-Douglas County line. 

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2006 SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT MOB PLAN INTRODUCTION 

On the western boundary, the District is experiencing a continual increase in rural development. This urban/rural interface, 

in turn, presents a greater risk for fire occurrence. In the more mountainous area, large block ownership predominates 

and is under commercial forest management. BLM lands are intermingled with privately owned industrial forestlands. 

Recreation is prevalent throughout the entire District with forestlands near many of the lakes and reservoirs receiving the 

largest use. Even though these reservoirs have a tendency to centralize the campers, picnickers, and fishermen, other 

recreational users such as hikers, horseback riders, cyclists, and hunters are evident throughout forested lands. 

The District’s average fire load during the past 40 years has been between 60-70 fires per year. Among major causes of 

fire have been debris burning, lightning, recreationists, smokers and equipment use. Slash burning in the fall of the year 

has the potential to create some problems due to frequent east wind episodes. 

Joint prevention efforts by the lumber-logging industry and District personnel have been effective in reducing the number 

of operator fires in recent years. However, due to the potential for high cost and damage from these kinds of fires, 

continued efforts must be made to prevent them. 

The District’s prevention, suppression, and investigation workload is handled by 22 full time employees and 39 seasonal 

employees working out of Sweet Home, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Oakridge and Holeman. The District operates 22 

pieces of mobile firefighting equipment, including engines, water tenders, and bulldozers. During emergencies, contracts 

are negotiated for additional equipment as the need arises. 

The fire suppression capabilities of the District are structured to provide initial attack and control of wildfire. The fires may 

be in remote areas, industrial operations, or near high-value residential areas. Reduction in number, size, and property 

loss from fire and cost of fires will result in greater public benefit. 

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2006 SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT MOB PLAN PREVENTION PLAN 

Prevention Plan 

Introduction 

The South Cascade District is responsible for fire prevention efforts that directly or indirectly affect 1,135,128 acres of 

private and public forestland within the forest protection boundary. 

Land within the District transitions from low elevation Willamette Valley foothills to the higher elevation rugged terrain of 

the west slope of the Cascade Mountains. The low lands are a mosaic of industrial and non-industrial forest, rural 

residential tracts and agricultural lands. Higher elevation timberlands encompass the majority of the protection area and 

are a mix of public forests and privately held commercial timberlands. At the eastern edge of the Districts protected land 

lays lands owned and managed by the Willamette National Forest. There are significant blocks of private forest lands within 

the Willamette National Forest Boundary that the District has fire protection responsibility for. 

Bureau of Land Management lands are intermingled with industrial forestlands in the foothills of the Cascades. BLM lands 

are protected by the District under the Western Oregon Protection Contract between the Oregon Department of Forestry 

and BLM. 

A significant increase in rural/interface living and a growing demand for outdoor recreation have increased the risk of 

human caused fires in the past ten years. Large blocks of private industrial and publicly owned timberlands remain open to 

the general public during much of fire season. Well developed road systems allow easy access to vast areas of the District 

that were once at low risk from public use. Mechanized timber harvesting operations and agricultural operations 

intermingled with forestland also create risks for fire starts. Slash disposal fire escapes from various causes have troubled 

the District and forest industry periodically, occasionally resulting in high dollar suppression costs. A look at the Districts fire 

problems over the past 10 years on both private and publicly owned land reveals that a multi-faceted prevention campaign 

is necessary to reduce the incidence of human caused fires that can be expected in the future. 

South Cascade Districts ten-year average (1996-2005 fiscal years) for human caused fires is 50.1 fires per year. These 

fires have burned an average of 82.26 acres per year, with an average cost of $103,365.00 per year. The 10 year average 

cost per fire is $2,328.00. 

The Districts goal is to reduce human caused fires and acreage burned on all ownerships through prevention activities that 

include education, enforcement and engineering. This prevention plan contains: 

Ten year fire analysis 

Accurate fire cause determination 

Prevention priorities based on fire cause, number of fires, cost, acreage burned and damages 

Methods used to prevent fires 

Specific prevention assignments and due dates 

Objectives 

This plan is directed at the prevention of human-caused fires and is based on historical data of apparent “errors in human 

behavior”. The plan will encourage behavior that will reduce the risk of fire starts in the future. It will key on the greatest 

incidence of starts, according to cause, and will give the highest priority to preventing fires that result in the greatest cost 

and forest damage. 

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District Situation 

Equipment Use 

District wide, equipment use fires are the most frequent human cause of fires, accounting for 24% of the 10 year totals. 

These fires also rank second in District cost and damages, totaling $479,635 over the past 10 years. In 2005 trends 

continued to follow the 10 year average with 11 equipment use fires accounting for 24% of the annual total. The 

estimated suppression costs and damages in 2005, however, were significantly lower than in past years accounting for only 

6% of the annual total. 

Prevention activities in this category target many different groups of people and may include such things as: 

The District will continue to place a high importance on educating industrial forest workers by offering pre-season 

training and equipment inspections. 

Throughout the season District personnel will maintain the Industrial Fire Precautions rating system in concurrence 

with fire danger. 

A balance between education and enforcement efforts will be used to ensure that logging operations and 

equipment use meet the regulations through the use of industrial fire inspections on forest operations. 

Promote fire safe farm operations among the rural residents and educate them on risk factors such as electric 

fences, welding, exhaust systems, and wiring to outbuildings. 

Educate and enforce off road vehicle regulations with recreationists. 

Debris Burning 

Debris burning accounts for 18% of the District fires and 9% of the suppression costs and damages over the last ten years, 

making it the second leading cause of human caused fires on the District. In 2005, however, debris burning only 

accounted for 11% of the fire load and 2% of the costs and damages. 

The debris burn fire category includes two groups of people, the rural residents disposing of various types of waste and the 

forest landowners/managers disposing of slash connected with forest operations. The general prevention measures to be 

taken with these groups are as follow: 

Implement a district wide ban of residential and yard burning from June 15 through October 1 each year This will occur in 

cooperation with all Rural Fire Districts, County Fire Defense Boards, and Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority. 

Issue written permits only after on-site inspection for any burning allowed during fire season. 

Enforce any violations to burning regulations or permit violations with a prevention warning or uniform citation 

following ODF enforcement policy. 

Educate residents about the rules for burning and promote use of the county wide burn message system. 

Conduct regular prevention patrols searching for illegal burns. 

Assist in planning burns where appropriate to assure adequate resources are present. 

Monitoring weather forecasts during burning seasons and alerting those with recent burns of potentially dangerous 

conditions. 

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Issue “Record of Fire Condition” that require appropriate suppression resource needs and mop-up standards, if the 

situation warrants. 

Smoking 

Fires caused by smoking currently rank third in frequency, representing 13% of the fires within the last 10 years. These 

fires also make a large financial impact totaling over $346,000 or 13% of the total 10 year costs and damages. In 2005 

both figures were significantly lower with only three fires caused from smokers representing 8% of the annual total and 

only accounting for 3% of the total costs and damages for the year. Although the trends from the last two years seem to 

shine a positive light on our prevention efforts, we recognize the need for a continual and steady prevention effort to 

continue to reduce fires from smoking. Prevention efforts directed at the smoker include: 

Implementing and enforcing Regulated Use Restrictions during closed fire season. 

Prevention signing and posters. 

Public service announcements through local media. 

Making use of fire safety displays and exhibits during community events. 

Regular prevention patrols and one-on-one personal contacts. 

Recreationist 

Over the last 10 years, fires caused by recreationists have represented 12% of all human caused fires making it the fourth 

leading cause. Fires caused by recreationists have also accounted for 5% of the annual suppression costs and damages. 

In 2005 there were a total of 8 recreationist caused fires representing 22% of the total. These fires also represented 47% 

of the suppression costs and damages in 2005, ranking it the highest for all human causes. Prevention measures to 

reduce recreationist fires include: 

Educating the public about placing campfires in safe approved locations. 

Teaching the public to extinguish campfires before leaving, using the three-point method of drown, stir and feel. 

Use signing near and around potential camping sites. 

Regular prevention patrols and one-on-one contacts at campsites and popular recreation areas. 

Law enforcement when conditions warrant it, such as during Regulated Use Restrictions throughout closed fire 

season. 

Use local media such as radio and newspaper to provide safety and public service announcements. 

Implementation of long term fire safety education programs in the schools. 

Work cooperatively with those agencies or landowners with organized recreation areas to provide approved fire 

rings in fire safe locations. 

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Miscellaneous 

Miscellaneous fire causes include: burning buildings, spontaneous combustion, fireworks, and other sources not already 

categorized. The District has experienced 12% of fires from these causes over the past 10 years, making it the fifth most 

common category for human caused fires. While the number of incidents categorized as miscellaneous fall into the midrange 

of all human caused fires, they account for the highest expenditures and damages over the last 10 years. This is 

primarily due to the high cost and damages sustained from the Island Inn Fire during the 2002 fire season, alone costing 

more than $275,000 in suppression efforts and damages. 

During 2005 there were only two fires categorized as miscellaneous. These fires represented 5% of the annual fire load 

and 12% of the yearly suppression costs and damages. The prevention effort for miscellaneous fires is as varied as the 

causes, and almost all of the methods described are appropriate. If any single cause should predominate, relevant and 

specific actions may be taken. 

Educating the public concerning the prohibited use of all fireworks in the forest 

Using prevention signing and posters 

Regular prevention patrols and one-on-one contacts 

Law enforcement activities where appropriate and as needed 

Implementing and enforcing Regulated Use Restrictions 

Maintaining long term fire safety and fireworks education programs in schools 

Arson fires 

Over the last 10 years arson fires have accounted for 5% of the total fire load and 2% of the Districts total suppression 

costs plus damages. In 2005 the occurrence of arson-caused fires increased slightly with 4 fires representing 11% of the 

total fire load. Suppression costs and damages for arson-caused fires in 2005 remained close to the 10 year average and 

represented 6% of the total amount. All of the arson caused fires in 2005 occurred in the Sweet Home Unit 

Implementing an arson awareness and reporting program. 

An aggressive interagency investigation program for sharing information, such as interagency arson task forces. 

Strict enforcement for any violators of State law. 

Juvenile Fires 

Juveniles playing with fire have only accounted for 3% of the fires over the last 10 years and 7% of the suppression costs 

and damages. For 2005 there was only one fire caused by juveniles with very minimal costs and damages for the District. 

The prevention efforts targeted to prevent juvenile fires include: 

A long term pre-school and elementary school fire safety education program 

Community education for parents 

The use of Smokey Bear as a National fire prevention symbol 

Enforcement and counseling for teen firesetters is coordinated with the Oregon State Police and the State Fire 

Marshall’s Office. 

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Railroad 

Fires caused by railroad have accounted for very few of the total fires and a very minimal amount of the suppression costs 

and damages over the last 10 years. This continued to be true for 2005 fire year with zero fires caused by railroad. 

Modern engineering has reduced the problems of fire along the right-of-ways with the addition of new brake pad 

modifications. In addition, the continual maintenance along with right-of-way by clearing brush and vegetation has also 

reduced the incidence of fires in recent years. Continued encouragement to maintain this fire safe operation is the 

prevention effort of the District. 

Fire Prevention A signments 

Field Personnel 

The role of the field person in relationship to the Prevention Triangle and to the overall goals of fire prevention is as 

follows: 

1. Know the fire prevention action plan for the area. 

2. Implement the plan in the field. 

3. Take note of potential hazards and/or problem areas. 

4. Know the laws and administer them uniformly. 

5. Investigate fires thoroughly to establish a cause. 

6. Take the time to educate the public in prevention. 

7. Know the area: both the physical aspects and the people. 

An informed public educated in fire prevention is essential to meet the objectives. The field personnel have the most direct 

opportunity to be in contact with the public. Personnel should be enthusiastic about prevention. 

General Assignments 

Many of the human-caused fire problems require similar prevention actions. Some prevention actions have a common 

base for instruction, but vary in the particulars for each area. The general prevention assignments deal with similar actions 

and instructions without duplication in the individual areas. The general assignments are not conclusive to all prevention 

work. District employees will provide monthly fire prevention accomplishment reports to their supervisors. Supervisors will 

develop a monthly summary that will be included in the District monthly activity report which is submitted to the District 

Fire Protection Associations and BLM. 

The assignments are: area prevention patrols, regulated use closures, slash and debris burning, equipment use, 

investigations, school children/neighborhood talks, door-to-door campaigns, media contacts, personal contacts, and 

signing. 

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Prevention Patrols 

Prevention patrols will occur with four Forest Officers patrolling their respective areas on Saturday and Sunday, beginning 

early in the season and continuing through fire season. These patrols will be aimed at contacting the recreationist on a 

one-to-one basis, to educate them in the proper use of fire and to leave them with a positive feeling toward fire prevention 

and the South Cascade District. 

As the fire danger increases, the prevention patrols will be increased to the maximum of seven days per week by the use 

of relief patrols to cover heavy use periods during July, August, and September. The District will cooperate with the Army 

Corps of Engineers for scheduling boat patrols around Foster, and Green Peter, reservoirs to enhance the quality and 

quantity of prevention contacts. The Forest Officers work schedule will be changed to include staggered days off, and a 9 

a.m. to 6 p.m. work day. This will allow them to be in their areas during early evening when most campfires are being 

built. Occasionally, irregular work hours will be scheduled during high use recreational periods so patrols and contacts can 

occur well into the evening. The Protection Supervisors will be responsible for coordinating the prevention patrols and 

contacts. 

Regulated Use 

A Regulated Use Closure will be implemented when burning conditions approach levels that warrant restrictions of public 

activities on forest land. The decision to implement a Regulated Use Closure will be made after communication with local 

industrial forest landowners, Willamette National Forest and Bureau of Land Management representatives. This closure 

regulates public use on private and state forestlands and federal land protected by South Cascade District. 

South Cascade District and the Willamette National Forest will implement an Interagency Public Use Restriction if fire 

danger warrants. These closures can be in conjunction with each other or applied separately to either state or federal 

operation areas. In either case the regulations will require public compliance as follows: 

1. Restrictions on the use of non-Industrial chain saws. 

2. Off-road vehicles restricted to established roads. 

3. All fireworks prohibited. 

4. Smoking prohibited except in vehicles on roads. 

5. All fires restricted to designated campgrounds. 

6. Restricting the non-agricultural mowing of dry or cured grass. 

Forest Officers will enforce these regulations on State protected land and will work in conjunction with U.S. Forest Service 

personnel in areas of mutual concern. Regulated Use closure signs will be posted at all forest road heads and at other key 

points within the District to give optimum coverage with Regulated Use signs. These signs are imprinted with several state 

and federal agency logos, including Bureau of Land Management and Oregon Department of Forestry. 

In extreme fire conditions, State authority exists to implement forest closures subject to entry by permit only. This type of 

closure is normally put into place, only after extensive discussion with Oregon Department of Forestry executive staff and 

other cooperating agencies such as the USFS, BLM and adjoining Districts. 

Both the Regulated Use closure and the Permit Entry Closure will be announced by proclamation in the classified section of 

the local newspaper. 

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Slash Burns 

Specific prevention measures: 

1. Communication 

Stewardship Foresters, Forest Protection Supervisors and the Unit Forester will communicate with (on a one-toone 

basis) industry and BLM personnel in the following areas: 

Selection of Spring Broadcast Burn Units - Broadcast burning in the spring and early summer will allow south slope 

units to be burned when surrounding fuels contain enough moisture to prevent the fire from escaping. Mop-up 

could be held to a minimum and soil damage would be light. Spring burns would relieve pressure on the fall 

burning program. 

District Preparation – Stewardship Foresters and Forest Protection Supervisors will work closely with industry 

representatives to make sure proper fire trails are constructed; water holes within or near the unit are identified; 

and fire hazard snags in and around the unit are felled when necessary. 

Ignition Phase - Stewardship Foresters and Forest Protection Supervisors will work closely with industry or BLM 

burn bosses where necessary to assure a proper lighting sequence is followed, at the proper speed to insure a 

properly ignited burn. This should minimize the potential for a fire escaping the unit. 

Pile Burning - A majority of logging slash in the District is piled and burned in the fall under wet weather 

conditions. The Stewardship Foresters and Forest Protection Supervisors will work with landowners to identify 

lower escape risk units to burn early in the burn season and postpone the higher risk units until continuous wet 

weather prevails. 

Mop-up - The degree of mop-up required will depend on the time of year the slash is burned and the type of burn. 

Spring burns may require 100% mop-up, while fall burns may require little or no mop-up. The decision will be 

based on an onsite inspection as well as current and forecast weather conditions. 

Patrol – Stewardship Foresters and Forest Protection Supervisors will work with industry representatives to 

establish an effective patrol on all slash units as weather conditions dictate. Aerial patrols may be used if a 

number of slash units are scattered over a large area. 

District employees, especially Stewardship Foresters and Forest Protection Supervisors, will keep in close contact 

with industry personnel to foster good communication between the District and individual companies. 

The District will continue to emphasize burning permits, burn plans, onsite inspections prior to burning, and Smoke 

Management concerns. No burning will take place without the Districts knowledge and approval. 

The District will continue to work closely with the Bureau of Land Management and United States Forest Service to 

make sure there is good agency cooperation and information exchange. We will work closely with the agencies to 

insure that daily communication takes place during burning season. Slash burns that border property lines will be 

planned and thoroughly discussed before ignition. 

2. Specific Burn Plans 

The Forest Protection Supervisors, Prevention Technician, and Stewardship Foresters will communicate with 

industry representatives to determine necessary manpower and equipment to successfully complete the burns. 

Fire trails, lighting sequences, and snags in and around the unit will be discussed. A burn plan will be developed 

around these concerns and specify exact numbers of people and equipment, the lighting sequence and the 

necessary mop-up and patrol action needed. The industry representatives will be made aware of potentially 

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hazardous conditions, for example; east winds, snags, fuel concentrations, etc. In most cases the burn plan for 

pile burns will be incorporated into the burn permit. 

3. Specialized Equipment 

The District will use specialized equipment when the need arises, to reduce the potential for escaped slash burns. 

An infrared scanner can be used to detect hot spots within the unit, especially near the fire trail. This device can 

be used on the ground or from a helicopter to pin point areas of concern. Weather conditions, time of year and 

unit location will determine use of the instrument. The District has sprinkler systems that are available to use on 

critical areas of fire trail. They can be used to wet down fuels prior to and during burning operation. The 

sprinklers have been successfully used on slash burns within the District. These tools are available to private 

industry to use as needed. 

4. Use of Unit Personnel 

Forest Protection Supervisors or Prevention Technician will be utilized as the District representative on most slash 

burns in coordination with the Stewardship Forester. The Protection Supervisors will handle assigned burns and 

will be familiar with burning permits, burn plans, and lighting sequences. They will also issue "Record of Fire 

Condition" as needed. 

5. Law Enforcement 

Forest Protection Supervisors, Prevention Technician, and Stewardship Foresters or other assigned personnel will 

have a working knowledge of the Oregon Forest Laws. Law enforcement guidelines will be followed and "Record 

of Fire Conditions" will be issued when needed. 

6. Daily communication 

Evaluation 

Communicate daily with landowner representatives that have burned slash units, and keep them informed of 

potentially dangerous weather changes (e.g. east winds). 

The District Forester and Unit Foresters, as well as the Forest Protection Supervisors, Prevention Technician, and 

Stewardship Foresters will need to impress upon the industry woodland managers the need for increased mop-up 

and patrol of potentially dangerous slash units, to reduce unnecessary forest damage and extra suppression costs. 

Through close communications with industry managers and their field staff, the South Cascade District program 

can be successful and reduce fires from this cause to a zero level. 

The South Cascade District will evaluate the success of this portion of the Prevention Plan at the close of the "normal" fall 

slash-burning period, usually around the end of November. If the District has a normal year; with a number of east wind 

periods, and with the cooperation of industry, we have no fires caused from "inadequate patrol" or "failure to recognize 

conditions", the program will be judged successful. 

Debris Burns (Non industrial) 


1. Burn permits: 

The District requires written burn permits during fire season. However, the District will only allow backyard 

burning and incinerator barrel burning to occur until June 15 when a Linn and Lane County multi-agency burn ban 

begins. The ban remains in effect from June 16 through September 30 or until fire danger has subsided. This ban 

covers almost the entire fire season. Only legitimate agricultural burns will be allowed during the summer period 

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and they will require an on sight inspection and a written burn permit. By banning open backyard burns and 

barrel burning we will significantly reduce escaped debris fires. 

2. Burn Day - No Burn Day: 

The Department of Environmental Quality (in Linn County) and the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority (in Lane 

County) establishes which days are burning days and gives the District that information each day. This is to allow 

burning only on days when good "mixing" will occur so that smoke can be transported out of the valley. However, 

it has become an excellent fire prevention method in that it restricts the number of days that debris disposal can 

occur, limiting our days "at risk" to that source of ignition. 

Based on current local fire danger a "no burn day" can be declared in co-ordination with Linn and Lane County Fire 

Departments even though air quality wise it may be a burn day. This enables us to regulate burning through 

higher fire danger days and still meet the publics needs. 

3. Cooperation with Rural Fire Department: 

The South Cascade District strives for close working relationships with all neighboring fire departments. The 

District is a member of both the Linn and Lane County Fire Defense Boards. This allows a great deal of interaction 

between respective agencies and enhances cooperation at the office and field levels. This interaction has then led 

to further cooperation with local burning regulations where respective Rural Fire Districts overlap protection areas 

within the South Cascade District. We have been able to establish similar procedures which enables each agency 

to effectively administer the D.E.Q. and L.R.A.P.A. burn program without confusing the public through a 

coordinated burn message. 

4. Law Enforcement: 

Evaluation: 

Forest Officers will enforce the statutes that deal with debris burning. District policy is to write a Fire Prevention 

Warning for a first offense of burning without a permit unless the fire escapes in which case a Uniform Citation will 

be issued. A second offense within 3 years will be issued a Uniform Citation and requires an appearance to either 

Justice or District court. We have found by enforcing burning regulations in this way, we tend to achieve desired 

compliance by the effected individual and by his neighbors through word of mouth. With the advent of the 

summer burn ban, escape debris burns have decreased dramatically. However, law enforcement activities are still 

required from time to time. 

Success of the burning permit program is on going. We analyze our success at the end of each season to see if the goal of 

no escaped debris burns is met. This fluctuates each year, however there have been several years where we have had 

very few debris fires within the District. Therefore our goal of zero fires from this cause is practical. 

Equipment Use Fires - (Industrial Operations) 


1. Preseason Operation Inspection 

Stewardship Foresters, Forest Protection Supervisors and Prevention Technicians will contact operators before fire 

season and refresh them on requirements pertaining to a fire safe operation. The following elements will be 

emphasized: 

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2. Power saws 

Specify that all power saws be equipped with appropriate spark arrester, with a standard .023 inch screen. Saws 

used on industrial operations must also be certified to meet exhaust temperature standards. 

A fire extinguisher and shovel must be kept with each power saw. The extinguisher must be of the least 8-ounce 

capacity and a round pointed shovel with a minimum 8" face and a 26" handle. 

The power saw must be moved at least 20 feet from the place of fueling before it is started. 

3. Warming Fires 

Inform operators or company representatives how to safely locate and extinguish warming fires and discuss their 

potential for escape. This should be done on a year around basis with special emphasis during early spring and 

late fall. The District will continue a "no warming fire" policy during "fire season". 

4. Cable Systems 

The operator will be required to clean all flammable debris from a 10-foot radius of the block, provide and 

maintain a serviceable 5-gallon pump can full of water; and provide one round pointed shovel at each block. 

During periods of high fire danger, the Stewardship Foresters, Forest Protection Supervisors and Prevention 

Technicians may recommend additional protection at unavoidable line rubs or elimination of the rub by changing 

the road layout or tightening the line. Additional protection may include; having the operator provide a watchman; 

5-gallon pump can and shovel at the location of the major line rub; or pre-string fire hose to line rub location 

(wetting of line rub area may be included). 

5. Follow-up Inspection: 

Follow guideline for follow-up inspections: 

High - 2 inspections during fire season. 

Moderate - 1 inspection during fire season. 

6. Waiver Process: 

When a closed fire season is declared in the District the Industrial Fire Precaution Level requirements are put in 

effect. The operational restrictions placed on an industrial forest activity will vary depending on the precaution 

level the District has in place given the local burning indices derived from the National Fire Danger Rating System. 

Waivers may be written to allow certain restricted activities to continue if the operation is considered “fire safe”. 

Before a waiver is issued a fire prevention inspection must be conducted on the operation and the landowner must 

also agree to the issuance of the waiver to the operator. 

7. Agency Cooperation: 

District employees, especially Stewardship Foresters, Forest Protection Supervisors and Prevention Technicians, 

will keep in close contact with industry personnel to foster good relations between the District and individual 

companies. 

8. Communications: 

Communicate regularly with industry representatives and operators; attend logging meetings, etc. as opportunities 

arise. The District Forester, Unit Foresters, and in coordination with the Stewardship Foresters, Forest Protection 

Supervisors and Prevention Technicians will be responsible for implementing the Industrial Fire Prevention 

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Evaluation: 

Program. Through operation inspections and managerial contacts, the people involved with industrial inspections 

will try to bring about attitude changes, resulting in a reduction of fires from the above mentioned causes. 

The District will evaluate the success of the "Operator Fire" prevention plan at the end of the fire season. At this time, 

assuming we have a normal season, we can see if our prevention efforts were successful in having zero fire starts from 

industrial operations. 

Investigations 

Fire investigations are important to the prevention effort as a means of preventing further violations of the law, and using 

the documentation as a statistical basis for the prevention plan. Crews making initial attack on human-caused fires are 

responsible for determining and protecting the fire's point of origin. Every fire will be investigated thoroughly to determine 

not only the point of origin, but also the cause and person(s) responsible. If the cause cannot be determined, assistance 

will be requested for a Type I or Type II Investigator. If a definite cause cannot be established, the most probable cause 

(through elimination of other causes) will be used for the report. 

Good investigative techniques and awareness skills are essential in determining the cause and those responsible for a fire. 

Documentation of what a crew has seen in the fire area prior to the fire and what they see on the way to the fire may be 

essential in aiding an investigation. 

Incendiary fires are determined from investigations and represent a special prevention problem. A Type I or Type II 

Investigator should be considered to investigate this type of fire. Be sure that this category and/or the smoking category 

are not used as a catch-all for unknown fire causes. 

School, Children And Neighborhood Talks 

Curiosity about fire is quite normal in young children (4-12 years old). Children are great imitators and mimic adults. They 

do not understand fire's destructive consequences. While on patrol, personnel should stop when they see children and 

discuss fire safety/prevention. Ask them questions, don't just tell them; it encourages them to respond. The District has 

also made a strong effort to educate children by administering a school team teaching program. Some questions might be 

as follows: 

1. Are you Smokey's friend? 

2. What should you do if you find matches on the way to school? (Give them to an adult) 

3. Smokey's friends don't play with .....? (fire of any kind, matches, etc.) 

4. What should you do if you see a fire? (leave immediately and tell an adult.) 

5. Who puts wildfires out? (We do, and so do our friends, not children.) 

6. What do firefighters do to put out wildfires? (The same things they do when putting out a campfire; drown-stirdrown, 

feel for heat and check for smoke.) 

7. What are some of the ways we can be careful with fire? 

8. What are some of the things we would like to protect from fire? 

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This program can be adapted to older children by putting less emphasis on Smokey and more on using fire safely and only 

as a tool. Encourage parents to participate along with their children, but do not force. 

Door-To-Door Campaigns 

The area door-to-door campaigns are designed to provide fire prevention information to the public living in the 

urban/wildland interface area, and are to be a public relations action by the unit. The handout information is directed 

towards eliminating the risks and hazards from fires to both structures and wildlands. 

The following is a guideline of responsibility: 

1. The protection staff will define the areas of primary responsibility for each crew or workstation. 

2. The protection staff will inventory specific areas for housing developments, approximate number of residences, 

and the potential hazards. 

3. The protection staff will use the inventory information for development of a plan of action. The plan will include 

the staffing needed, the number of hours, the type and amount of handout material, and what other agencies will 

be assisting or involved. 

4. The forest officer or forester will obtain from the protection staff, prevention related materials and a map to mark 

areas covered. 

5. The forest protection supervisor or unit forester, or their designee, and the cooperating agencies will coordinate 

dates, times, and crews for a particular campaign. 

6. The forest officer or forester will coordinate the crew’s daily activities during the actual field campaign. 

7. The forest officer or forester will document how many homes were visited and how many people were not home. 

8. The forest officer and crew will systematically go door-to-door in the general area, making contacts or leaving 

information at residences. The number of contacts will depend upon the area's population density and the crew's 

general workload. 

9. The forest officer or forester will be responsible for documenting the areas covered and marked on the map. 

The area door-to-door campaigns will tie in with prevention efforts in making homes fire-safe in the urban/wildland 

interface areas, debris burning, powerlines, and other miscellaneous fire causes. 

Media Contacts 

Media contacts for prevention are made through the forest protection supervisor, unit forester, prevention technician, or 

the district forester, in coordination with the fire prevention cooperatives. Media contacts will be made with all local 

newspapers, radio and television stations. The contacts may consist of news stories, special interest stories, or public 

service announcements relating to particular fire problems. The timing of the releases will coincide with high fire 

occurrence, or during the highest burning potential for a fire. 

Personal Contacts 

The area of personal contacts by unit personnel is a major means of conveying prevention messages. The public's 

impression of our personnel is derived from personal appearance, good driving habits, and a friendly, professional 

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attitude. These can affect our ability to communicate with the public. Any objectionable factors will adversely affect 

an encounter with the public. 

Personal contacts are considered one of the best ways to make information available and educate people in their roles 

regarding fire safety. Recent research reports that personal contacts are the most effective fire prevention method. 

Personal contacts, if delivered with enthusiasm and with emphasis on the need for using fire with care, can be very 

effective. 

Changing the public's undesirable conduct requires the following: 

Personnel must inspire positive attitudes and behavior patterns. This relates to not saying "can't", but convincing the 

person(s) of the proper time, location, and method for using fire. Tell the people the correct way and what is acceptable. 

Personnel must have empathy in relating to the other person's point of view. 

Personnel must have credibility. 

Personnel must be able to delve through the “clutter” of a situation to see the root of the problem. 

Personnel must let people know that we are not just "out to put them in jail." We are a service for which the landowners 

as well as the public pay. 

Personnel must let people know that fire prevention has many shared benefits and what those benefits are. 

Remember in all personal contacts to identify yourself, who you represent, and what the purpose of your visit is from the 

start. If they would like to contact someone further about prevention, leave the forest protection supervisor's card or name 

and phone number for their use. This may help in reducing smoker, camper, and miscellaneous fire causes. 

Signing 

The posting of signs is a major part of any general prevention program. It allows information to be conveyed to the public 

without personal contact. The posting of signs is only effective when using the RIGHT sign in the RIGHT place at the 

RIGHT time. In the following paragraphs, three major points of consideration for signing will be discussed--the sign, the 

placement and the maintenance. 

First: All signs should relate to the fire occurrence problems of the area in which they are posted. They should also relate 

to the time of year. Prevention efforts can be hindered by the misplacing of a residential sign in a camping area or the 

placing of a "fall" sign in the early summer. 

Early spring and pre-season signs will emphasize clean-up, safe burning, and permit requirements. 

As fire danger increases and fire season is implemented, Burning Precautions, No Campfire signs and No Smoking signs are 

appropriate. 

During high fire danger, Extreme Caution, No Campfires, No Fireworks, No Smoking and Extreme Hazard signs should be 

placed. Highway fire danger boards will be installed and changed as warranted. 

Regulated Use Closure notices and Entry by Permit signs with the state and BLM logo are posted during short periods 

when these regulations are in effect. When the regulations are lifted, prompt removal is essential for a credible program. 

Fall hunting season warrants special attention to safe camping and smoking in the forests. 

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Removal of all faded and outdated signs will be ongoing by any unit personnel. The pre-painted Keep Oregon Green sign 

backboards will be maintained year-round. 

Second: The placement of the signboards should be in a manner that commands the attention of the user. Considerations 

for sign board placement consist of the user's "cone of vision", the location of the sign, the readability of the sign, the 

incidence of vandalism in the area, and satisfying the Department of Transportation requirements for signs along a rightof-way. 

The "cone of vision" for a user can be described as the area of peripheral sight to the user's front. 

The location and angle of the sign ties into the "cone of vision". If a signboard is located too far from or too parallel to a 

roadway, the sign will not be in the "cone of vision" long enough for the message to register in the person’s mind. 

The readability of the sign is important. If the sign has words, the letters must be large enough to read at normal traveling 

speeds for that road. Small signs will not be placed on highways or paved secondary roads. If the sign conveys its 

message in pictures, the drawings should be uncluttered. The colors used should be distinctive and contrasting in order to 

eliminate the blending of images. An example would be black on white or yellow, or red on white. Prevention personnel 

need to remember that the simpler a sign message is, the more likely the user will be to receive and retain it. 

Vandalism is a consideration because a vandalized sign is unreadable. It conveys a bad image of the department and the 

area to the public. 

Third: The maintenance of the signs conveys a message of its own. A sign that is bright, clean and well-kept makes the 

statement that the message on the sign is important and enforced. An obscured sign, behind vegetation or vandalized, 

has lost its impact on the public. All sign boards will be kept in good repair, with no loose or damaged parts, and painted 

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regularly. The sign board posts will be placed solidly in the ground and straight. Sign posters will be stapled neatly to the 

boards. Sign posters will match the size of the board. All of the old staples will be removed. The area around the sign in 

the user's "cone of vision" will have all obstructive vegetation removed. 

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Historical Fire Stats 

2005 SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT STATISTICS 

JUVENILE 

3% 

ARSON 

11% 

DEBRIS 

BURNING 

11% 

SMOKING 

8% 

MISC 

5% 

LIGHTNING 

16% 

RAILROAD 

0% 

EQUIPMENT 

USE 

23% 

LIGHTNING, 

$13,074.56 

RAILROAD, 

$0.00 

EQUIP. USE, 

$3,185.79 

RECREATION, 

$24,773.29 

DEBRIS 

BURNING, 

$944.07 

SMOKING, 

$1,436.61 

ARSON, 

$3,081.29 

JUVENILE, 

$16.73 

RECREATION 

22% 

Acres 

GENERAL CAUSE 2005 Fires Burned DS Cost ES Cost PC Cost Damages Costs & Damages 

LIGHTNING 6 16% 8.29 38% $9,324.56 $3,750.00 $0.00 $0.00 $13,074.56 25% 

RAILROAD 0 0% 0.00 0% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0% 

EQUIPMENT USE 9 24% 2.64 12% $3,185.79 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,185.79 6% 

RECREATIONIST 9 22% 4.60 21% $5,612.11 $5,317.50 $0.00 $10,455.59 $24,773.29 47% 

SMOKING 3 8% 0.22 1% $1,436.61 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,436.61 3% 

DEBRIS BURNING 4 11% 1.03 5% $944.07 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $944.07 2% 

ARSON 4 11% 1.56 7% $3,081.29 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,081.29 6% 

JUVENILE 1 3% 0.01 0% $16.73 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $16.73 0% 

MISC 2 5% 3.65 17% $4,808.78 $0.00 $0.00 $1,764.40 $6,573.18 12% 

TOTAL 37 100% 22.00 100% $28,409.94 $9,067.50 $0.00 $12,219.99 $53,085.52 100% 

MISC, 

$6,573.18 

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SOUTH CASCADE 10-YEAR STATISTICS 

JUVENILE 

3% 

ARSON 

5% 

DEBRIS BURNING 

18% 

MISC 

12% 

SMOKING 

13% 

GENERAL CAUSE 

LIGHTNING 

12% 

RAILROAD 

0% 

RECREATIONIST 

12% 

10-Year 

Fires 

EQUIPMENT USE 

25% 

LIGHTNING, 

$274,716 

Ave. Per 

Year Acres Burned 

RAILROAD, 

$346 

EQU. USE, 

$479,635 

Ave. Per 

Year 

SMOKING, 

$346,315 

RECREATION, 

$129,000 

Costs & 

Damages 

DEBRIS 

BURNING, 

$251,736 

JUVENILE, 

$180,763 

ARSON, 

$45,359 

MISC, $959,985 

Ave. Per 

Year 

LIGHTNING 62 12% 6.20 30.85 4% 3.09 $274,716.09 10% $27,471.61 

RAILROAD 2 0% 0.20 0.05 0% 0.01 $346.71 0% $34.67 

EQUIPMENT USE 119 24% 11.90 90.98 11% 9.10 $479,635.78 18% $47,963.58 

RECREATIONIST 60 12% 6.00 26.01 3% 2.60 $129,000.19 5% $12,900.02 

SMOKING 65 13% 6.50 207.02 25% 20.70 $346,315.91 13% $34,631.59 

DEBRIS BURNING 92 18% 9.20 343.46 41% 34.35 $251,736.23 9% $25,173.62 

ARSON 26 5% 2.60 9.14 1% 0.91 $45,359.01 2% $4,535.90 

JUVENILE 16 3% 1.60 45.27 5% 4.53 $180,763.49 7% $18,076.35 

MISC 60 12% 6.00 78.85 9% 7.89 $959,985.98 36% $95,998.60 

TOTAL 502 100% 50.20 831.63 100% 83.16 $2,667,859.39 100% $266,785.94 

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Work Schedule 

PREVENTION WORK SCHEDULE OVERVIEW: YEAR 2006 

Projects Person(s) 

Responsible 

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Prepare budgetary FUS1 or 

needs Prevent Tech. 

Update fire FUS1, PT, FOs, 

statistics Dispatcher 

Update prevention Prevent Tech. 

plan or FUS 1 

Prevention Prevent Tech 

material order or FUS1 

Patrol unit/ Authorized 

enforce fire laws Personnel 

Smoke 

FUS1, FOs or 

management 

burning permits Prevent Tech 

Burning permits, 

closed fire season 

FOs 

Inspect powerlines 

right-of-way 

FOs 

Notification to FUS1, FUS2, 

power companies 

of fire hazard 

DF 

Co-ops Prevent Tech, 

school visits FOs or FUS1 

Parades Prevent Tech, 

FOs or FUS1 

Campfire 

inspections 

FOs 

Co-ops community Prevent Tech, 

prevention programs FOs or FUS1 

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PREVENTION WORK OVERVIEW: YEAR 2006 

Projects Person(s) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

Responsible 

Area door-to-door FOs 

campaign 

Install fire FOs 

danger boards 

Install fire FOs 

danger boards 

Post regulatory FOs 

or prevention 

road signs 

Remove regulatory FOs 

or prevention signs 

Maintenance of FOs 

signs and boards 

Distribute & post FOs & crews 

prevention posters 

in high usage areas 

Slash burning FOs or Stews 

unit checks 

Industrial fire Stews or FOs 

inspections 

Smoke 

FUS1 or 

management 

unit inspections Prevent Tech 

Slash hazard Stews 

evaluations 

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2006 SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT MOB PLAN DETECTION PLAN 

Detection Plan 

The objective of the South Cascade District, detection plan is to detect wildfires immediately so that rapid and aggressive 

initial attack can take place, keeping fires small, suppression costs low, and forest damage to a minimum. One of the ways 

of achieving this objective is to detect 75% of all fires within 2 hours of origin or prior to reaching 0.5 acre in size. 

Fire detection activities are concentrated in the areas of greatest risk of loss to life and property. The unit places a high 

priority on early detection and subsequent suppression of a forest fire at its smallest size. 

Any wildfire found within South Cascade District that is threatening or on a known landowner will be reported to the 

landowner representative within 30 minutes of its detection whenever possible. For 99% of all fires detected on or 

threatening BLM lands, they will be reported within 30 minutes. The report will include the legal description, size, fuels 

involved, fire behavior, suspected cause, action being taken and values at risk. The landowner will be updated as the 

situation changes. 

Components 

South Cascade District will utilize an integrated detection system that will provide for increased detection levels as the risk 

of ignition increases. Components of the detection system are: 1) Lookouts 2) Ground patrols 3) Aerial patrols 4) Radio 

contact with other agencies and industry 5) Public reporting 6) Access to National Lightning Detection Network. 

1. Lookouts: 

When the lightning activity level is predicted by the National Weather Service to be at a level 3 or higher within areas of 

the District, suppression personnel will be dispatched to temporary lookout locations. These temporary lookout locations 

are situated at higher elevations throughout the District. Utilization of specific lookout areas and time spent at these 

locations will vary depending on the area where the storms develop, their movement and ongoing suppression activities. 

South Cascade District will operate the Green Peter Lookout and split fund the Harness Mountain Lookout with DFPA during 

closed fire season when the burning index is 14 or higher. The Green Peter Lookout is near the geographical center of the 

Sweet Home Unit and affords a commanding view of the surrounding terrain. Harness Mountain Lookout provides a 

panoramic view of southern Lane County and Northern Douglas County. Historically, the lookouts have reported fires and 

illegal burns in the populated valley fringe portion of the District and have also been valuable for monitoring slash burns 

during and after ignition. In addition to the Districts’ lookout, five USFS lookouts are utilized within the District. Carpenter 

Mountain, Coffin Mountain, Fairview Mountain, Sand Mountain and Warner Mountain lookouts provide excellent coverage 

of the east half of the Unit. 

2. Ground Patrols: 

The District has been divided into systematic patrol blocks according to access and geography. Routine patrols are 

conducted within these blocks by employees familiar with the area in order to perform detection patrols, prevention 

contacts, and enforce burning permit regulations. Forest officers are encouraged to travel more frequently through areas 

of high risk, rural interface, and recreational use areas. They are also encouraged to identify areas where there is 

opportunity for an extended vista and to occupy these spots during high fire danger and when lightning storms are 

imminent. Special patrols focusing on high use areas during events such as holidays and hunting season will be planned 

commensurate with the fire danger at the time. In addition Stewardship Foresters traveling between forest operations will 

maintain patrol status. (Refer to specific Unit Detection Plan maps in the Appendix.) 

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3. Aerial Patrols: 

The District has two flight plans that cover each Unit. The first is a general overview flight that covers the District in 

approximately two hours. The second flight plan is more intensive and covers each major drainage with a flight up one 

side and down the other, taking 4-5 hours to complete for the District. The Willamette National Forest also has an aerial 

detection program that covers considerable lands under State protection due to intermingled ownership patterns. 

The District uses aircraft to enhance the fire detection program. Flights may be scheduled on high fire danger days and as 

soon as possible after a lightning storm has entered the unit, at the discretion of the district forester or the unit forester 

(Refer to Appendix maps). An experienced unit employee acts as observer in the plane during the flight patrol. Radio 

contact is maintained with the appropriate dispatcher and vehicular ground patrols. 

District aerial patrols will be utilized according to the following guidelines and modified to meet the specific situation by the 

Unit Foresters after coordination with USFS and adjacent ODF/Association Districts to eliminate duplication, share 

interagency aircraft rental costs and provide more thorough coverage where needed. 

BI 10-20 -Consider detection flight after lightning storm. 

BI 21-50 -Consider detection flight after lightning storm. 

-Consider detection flight to fill gaps in system (i.e., ground patrols committed to fire). 

-Consider detection flight for high use events (i.e. opening of hunting season). 

BI 51-80 -Consider daily detection flight. 

BI 81-100 -Consider twice daily detection flight. 

4. Interagency Radios: 

South Cascade District has radio communications with employees of the Rural / City Fire Protection Districts, USFS- 

Willamette National Forest, Salem and Eugene BLM, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon State Police (Game 

Officers), Federal Animal Damage Control Trapper, Linn and Lane County Sheriffs, Avery Properties, Weyerhaeuser 

Company, Giustina Resources and Cascade Timber Consulting. These public agencies and private timber companies are in 

constant contact with the District as needed, to report wildfires, illegal burning, or general information to aid the District in 

its fire prevention/detection efforts. 

5. Public Reporting: 

A major part of the Protection District is either rural residential or in areas open to the general public for recreation. As a 

result, most fires are initially detected by people who are in the area. The South Cascade District receives fire notification 

through local 911 dispatch centers in Linn and Lane Counties. The 911 centers maintain a current alpha/numeric group 

paging list to notify District personnel of wildland fires within the District during all hours of the day. 

6. National Lightning Detection Network: 

The District has access to a national detection network through a data link with our Salem Fire Operations Center. 

Lightning occurrence maps are generated for fine tuning aerial and ground patrols after storms. 

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Action Guide 

The District’s integrated Detection Plan will make efficient use of agency resources and utilize other sources of information 

to our best advantage. The following Action Guide will be used to maintain detection and suppression capabilities 

commensurate with fire risk and safe operations during the closed fire season: 

The daily work schedule of seasonal employees will be coordinated with the Burning Index as follows: 

BI DAILY WORK SCHEDULE 

0-14 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. w/scheduled days off 


39-UP 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.(10 a.m. to 7p.m. will be considered) 

DAYS OFF MAY BE CANCELED at 39+ 

EXCEPTIONS TO SCHEDULE MUST BE CLEARED THROUGH SUPERVISORY CHANNELS 

BURNING INDEX 

District activity during the fire season will be based on the following guidelines. These are only guidelines and the Unit 

Forester may deviate depending upon the circumstance if so justified. The Forest Protection Supervisor is responsible for 

seeing that assigned personnel are fully informed and understand their responsibilities. Readiness levels will be guided by 

the National Fire Danger Rating System. 

LOW BURNING INDEX 0-14: 

1. Normal District activities can be carried on. 

2. Initiate cooperative planning with industry and other agencies. 

3. Routine prevention activities may be performed. 

4. Commence fire weather observations and BI calculations. 

5. Personnel can leave unit for training, meetings, or other activities. 

6. Designated personnel will be ON CALL for emergencies. 

7. All personnel may take days off if no threat of lightning. 

8. Implement cooperative preplanned dispatch and closest forces concept. 

9. Normally, a 0800 to 1700 work shift may be followed. 

MODERATE BURNING INDEX 15-38: 

1. Routine prevention can be performed but should not be in remote areas. When the BI reaches 30, the 

bulldozer should be fueled, serviced, and loaded on the transport each evening. Travel time back to the 

headquarters should not exceed 45 minutes with loaded transport. 

2. Designated crews will be on call for possible fire duty. 

3. Personnel can leave the unit for required training. 

4. Regulated closures will be implemented when burning conditions approach levels that warrant restrictions of 

public activities on forest lands. 

5. Regular day off schedules will be followed for all personnel depending on periods of high fire risk. 

Compensatory time off may be taken with supervisor’s approval. 

6. Work shift will be 0900 to 1800. The unit office is open to the public from 0800 to 1700. 

7. Aerial detection after lightning storms should be considered. 

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HIGH BURNING INDEX 39-50: 

1. Full detection coverage operational & aerial patrol should be considered after lightning. 

2. Dozer equipment will be loaded, fueled, and ready for transport. 

3. Time off will be taken unless otherwise designated by the District forester/Unit forester. Relief personnel 

must properly staff all stations. Compensatory time off will be taken on a limited basis and will be 

coordinated with the District forester/Unit forester. 

4. Industry will be notified of fire weather and burning conditions. 

5. Local news media will be regularly informed of rising fire danger. 

6. Work plans will be based on the actual BI for the previous day. 

7. The dispatcher will track the locations of off-duty personnel and how they may be reached. 

8. Normal work shift is 0900-1800 with potential modification to 1000-1900 based on fire response and fire 

conditions. 

9. Days off may be cancelled to assure that staffing levels can meet required dispatch standards. 

10. The dispatcher will track availability and location of supplemental overhead, crews, and equipment and keep 

the unit forester informed. 

EXTREME BURNING INDEX 51+: 

1. All personnel on full alert. Dispatch will be informed of location of personnel at all times. 

2. Limited days off depending on lightning threat. No compensatory time taken. 

3. Work shifts will be determined by District Forester/Unit Foresters. 

4. Dozer equipment will be loaded and ready for action. 

5. Multiple-fire situations: 

a. Immediate air patrol. 

b. Industry and cooperators will be used to supplement fire fighting operations. 

c. The area office will be notified of the situation and any overhead needs at that time. 

6. Crews not on fires will perform only that work required to prepare for the next fire incident. 

7. The dispatcher will track the availability and location of extra overhead, crews, and equipment and keep the 

Unit Forester informed. 

8. The District Forester will maintain contact with other agencies and industry. 

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Sw et Home Unit Radio Frequencies 

Dispatch Center: Sweet Home Unit Dispatch Center, Call sign “21”, Phone (541) 367–6108, Fax (541) 367 5613, 

Frequency RX RX Tone TX TX Tone Geographic Location 

Air-to-Air 132.175 None 132.175 None Air-to-Air (Victor) 

Air-to-Ground 151.310 None 151.310 None Air-to-Ground (White Net) 

Ground to Ground 151.340 None 151.340 None Ground to Ground Incident (Red Net) 

Direct 151.205 167.9 151.205 167.9 No Repeater 

North 151.205 167.9 151.475 131.8 Coffin Mt., North 

South 151.205 167.9 151.475 167.9 Scott Mt., South 

Sweet Home Unit Office Legal: T13S, R1E, Section 27, SW/SW 

Latitude: North 44º24'22" 

Longitude: -122º40'55" 

Eastern Lane Unit Radio Frequencies 

Dispatch Center: “Eastern Lane” Phone 541-726-3588 Fax 541-726-2501 

Frequency RX RX Tone TX TX Tone Geographic Location 

Air-to-Air 132.175 None 132.175 None Air-to-Air (Victor) 

Air-to-Ground 151.310 None 151.310 None Air-to-Ground (White Net) 

Ground to Ground 151.340 None 151.340 None Ground to Ground Incident (Red Net) 

Direct 151.220 162.2 151.220 162.2 No Repeater 

North 151.220 162.2 151.490 162.2 Mt. Nebo 

South 151.220 162.2 151.490 179.9 Fairview 

Eastern Lane Unit Office Legal: T17S R2W S31 SE/NW 

Latitude: 44deg 25’ 22.5” 

Longitude: 122 deg 58’ 53.3” 

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SWEET HOME UNIT RADIO CALL NUMBERS: 

NUMBER NAME POSITION 

21 Unit Office Sweet Home Office 

401 Lena Tucker District Forester 

402 Kevin Crowell Unit Forester 

403 Jim Basting Forest Unit Supervisor 1/Res.2 

404 Vacant Forest Unit Supervisor 1 

406 Vicki DeLong Office Coordinator 

407 Ken Johnston General Mechanic 

408 Kimi Dixon Office Specialist 1 

409* John Trefethen Communications Dispatcher 

410* Carl Lemmer Quartzville Forest Officer 

411* Craig Wilson Valley Forest Officer 

412* Jerry Whaley Calapooia Forest Officer 

420 Jim Ewing Stewardship Forester 

421 Neal Bond Stewardship Forester 

422 Lee Vaughn National Fire Plan Coordinator 

450* Brent Peterson Suppression Crew Forest Officer 

451* Joe Rosa Suppression Laborer 2 

452* Nate Tyler Suppression Laborer 2 

470 Jane Strom Green Peter Lookout 

* INDICATES SEASONAL POSITIONS 

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EASTERN LANE UNIT RADIO CALL NUMBERS: 

NUMBER NAME POSITION 

4600 Headquarters Springfield Office 

59 Frank VanNortwick Communications Technician 

4601 Lena Tucker District Forester 

4602 Greg Wagenblast Unit Forester 

4603 Jerry Messinger Protection Supervisor 

4604 Peter Dammen Prevention Technician 

4605 Vacant Fire Planning Forester 

4606 Bob Millam Unit Mechanic 

4607 Elmer Shew Equipment Operator 

4608 Tim Meehan Stewardship Forester 

4609 Marvin Vetter Stewardship Forester 

4630* Forest Officer Hqtrs/Marcola Forest Officer 

4621 1000 Gallon Engine 


4623 D5G XL Dozer 

4625 5000 Gallon Tender Trailer 

4626 3000 Gallon Tender 

4627 300 Gallon Type 6 Engine 

4640* Forest Officer Holeman Forest Officer 


4650 Kenny Rose Lowell Forest Officer 

4653 Flat Bed w/Crane lift 

4657 200 Gal. Type 6 Engine 

4660* Forest Officer Cottage Grove N. Forest Officer 


4670* Forest Officer Cottage Grove S. Forest Officer 


4680* Forest Officer Oakridge Forest Officer 


* INDICATES SEASONAL POSITIONS 

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ODFW Radio Call Numbers 

NUMBER NAME POSITION LOCATION 

81 District Headquarters Corvallis Office 

80-26 Vacant Fish Biologist 

81-07 Headquarters Springfield Office 

81-20 Jeff Ziller Fish Biologist Springfield 

81-21 Kelly Reis Asst. Fish Biologist Springfield 

81-22 Erik Moberly Asst. Fish Biologist Springfield 

81-23 Vacant Bull Trout Biologist Springfield 

81-24 Vacant Fish Biologist Salem 

81-25 Wayne Hunt Asst. Fish Biologist Salem 

81-26 Gary Galovich Asst. Fish Biologist Corvallis 

81-40 Bill Castillo Wildlife Biologist Springfield 

81-41 Chris Yee Asst. Wildlife Biologist Springfield 

81-44 Vacant Fish & Wildlife Biologist Springfield 

81-50 Vacant Wildlife Biologist Salem 

81-51 Vacant Asst. Wildlife Biologist Salem 

81-54 Vacant Fish & Wildlife Biologist Salem 

81-61 Vacant McKenzie Hatchery 

81-78 Charlie Bruce Ecosystem Program Leader Corvallis 

81-79 Vacant Wildlife Diversity Biologist Corvallis 

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NATURAL RES. SPEC. 2 

Stewardship Forester 

Marvin Vetter 

Tim Meehan 

GENERAL MECHANIC 

Bob Millam 

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 

Elmer Shew 

PERMANENT 

POSITION 

FOREST UNIT SUPERVISOR 2 

Unit Forester-Eastern Lane 

Greg Wagenblast 

FOREST OFFICER 

3 Positions 

LABORER 2 

4 Positions 

LABORER 1 

14 Positions 

SEASONAL 

POSITION 

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 

ANALYST (WRSU) 

Frank VanNortwick 


Prevention Technician 

Peter Dammen (developmental 

appt.) 

DISPATCHER 

Seasonal 


Protection Supervisor 

Jerry Messinger 

PRINCIPAL EXEC. MGR.D 

DISTRICT FORESTER 

Lena Tucker 


Kenny Rose 

FOREST OFFICER/TMS2 

2 Positions 

OFFICE SPECIALIST 2 

Linda Smith 


Nora Ledoux 

DISTRICT OFFICE 

MANAGER 2 

Vickie Grimes 


4 Positions 

LABORER 2 

2 Positions 

LABORER 1 

4 Positions 



Jim Ewing 

Neal Bond 

GENERAL MECHANIC 

Ken Johnston 



Jim Basting 


Unit Forester-Sweet Home 

Kevin Crowell 

SEASONAL DISPATCHER 

1 Position 

OFFICE COORDINATOR 

Vicki DeLong 


Kimi Dixon 



OPEN 

CO-OP FOREST OFFICER 

1 Position 

CO-OP LABORER 2 

1 Position 

CO-OP LABORER 1 

1 Position 

FOREST LOOKOUT 

1 Position 

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Sw et Home Unit Perso nel Staffing Plan 

POSITION NAME PHONE RADIO M T W T F S S 

HDQRTS. SWEET HOME 367-6108 21 

DISTRICT 

FORESTER 

UNIT 

FORESTER 

LENA 

TUCKER 

KEVIN 

CROWELL 

367-6990 

401-0310 C 

(503) 859-2349 

401 X X 

401-4935 C /P 402 X X 

PROTECTION 

SUPERVISOR 

JIM 

BASTING 

367-6436 

401-4930 C/P 

403 X X 

PROTECTION 

SUPERVISOR 

VACANT 401-4931 C/P 404 X X 

MECHANIC 

KEN 

JOHNSTON 

367-4824 

401-8352 C/P 

407 X X 

STEWARDSHIP 

FORESTER 

NEAL BOND 

(503)-566-7442 

401-4934 C/P 

421 X X 

STEWARDSHIP FORESTER JIM 

EWING 

258-3762 

401-4933 C/P 

420 X X 

NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COORDINATOR LEE VAUGHN 367-8392 422 X X 

OFFICE COORDINATOR 

VICKI 

DELONG 

367-3699 

924-3498 P 

401-7231 C 

406 

X X 


KIMI 

DIXON 

367-8907 

967-4948 P 

408 

X X 

QUARTZVILLLE F.O. 

CARL 

LEMMER 

367-1564 

912-4474 PC 

410 X X 

VALLEY F.O. 

CRAIG 

WILSON 

367-2011 

401-3851 PC 

411 X X 

CALAPOOIA F.O. 

JERRY 

WHALEY 

917-0373 

917-1741 P 

990-8683 PC 

412 X X 

CREW 

FOREMAN 

BRENT 

PETERSON 

990-2707 PC 

917-1158 P 

450 X X 

LABORER 2 MIKE WHITE 

451-2129 

917-1131 P 

451 X X 

LABORER 1 TIM DODGE 367-8065 X X 

LABORER 1 JOE ROSA 367-3332 X X 

LABORER 2 NATE TYLER 

(503)-881-6419 

917-1740 P 

452 X X 

LABORER 1 CLINT MORAN 367-4479 X X 

LABORER 1 MICHAEL CURRAN 394-2670 X X 

FOREST LOOKOUT JANE STROM 367-7054 470 X X 

FOREST 

DISPATCHER 

JOHN 

TREFETHEN 

327-3526 

917-1743 P 

409 X X 

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Eastern Lane Unit Perso nel Staffing Plan 

POSITION NAME PHONE RADIO M T W T F S S 

HDQRTS. EASTERN LANE 726-3588 “Eastern Lane” 

DUTY OFFICER PAGER Duty officer 341-9366 Pager 2 4 H R S 

DISTRICT FORESTER Lena Tucker 

UNIT FORESTER Greg Wagenblast 

PROTECTION SUPERVISOR Jerry Messinger 

PREVENTION SPECIALIST Peter Dammen 

(541) 367-6990 H 

(541) 401-0310 C 

988-1991 H 

954-9872 C/P 

988-5587 H 

913-0349 C 

689-1718 H 

912-6948 C/P 

4601 X X 

4602 X X 

4603 X X 

4604 X X 

FIRE PLANNING FORESTER Vacant 4605 X X 

MECHANIC Bob Millam 895-3457 H 4606 X X 

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Elmer Shew 

STEWARDSHIP FORESTER Tim Meehan 

STEWARDSHIP 

FORESTER 

Marvin Vetter 

933-2320 H 

915-4867 C/P 

988-5713 H 

607-8295 H 

912-6695 C/P 

4607 X X 

4608 X X 

4609 X X 

OFFICE MANAGER Vickie Grimes 744-1248 H X X 

OFFICE SPECIALIST 2 Linda Smith 726-1028 H X X 

OFFICE SPECIALIST 1 Nora LeDoux 747-7288 H X X 

SEASONAL DISPATCHER Erika Hoppe 345-8852 H X X 

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN Frank VanNortwick 

607-8295 H 

968-8989 C/P 

59 X X 

MARCOLA F.O. Nathan Hill 4630 X X 

McKENZIE F.O. John Deegan 4640 X X 

LOWELL F.O. Kenny Rose 915-4866 C/P 4650 X X 

N. COTTAGE GROVE F.O. Steve Pettit 4660 X X 

S. COTTAGE GROVE F.O. 4670 X X 

OAKRIDGE F.O. Dennis Bird 

782-3164 H 

953-8177 C/P 

4680 X X 

LABORER 2 Lindsey Burwell X X 

LABORER 2 Breanna Grover X X 

LABORER 2 Wayland Ledbetter X X 

LABORER 2 Jeromy Leigh X X 

Patrol Maps: (See Appendix A) 

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2006 SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT MOB PLAN INITIAL ATTACK PLAN 

Initial Attack Dispatch Plan 

Scope 

The scope of this Dispatch Plan is to provide a preplanned initial attack response to single fire incidents during fire season 

within the South Cascade District. Decisions on the dispatch response for multiple fire incidents, and off-season incidents 

are outside the scope of this plan. The Dispatcher shall consult with Unit Fire Management personnel for the appropriate 

dispatch response when outside the scope of this plan. 

Authority 

The Dispatcher is pre-authorized and directed to immediately dispatch on duty and available resources according to the 

preplanned response. During nighttime hours the Dispatcher is authorized to contact and assign off duty personnel until 

the preplanned response has been achieved. An exception will be that the dozer will not be automatically dispatched 

during nighttime hours. 

During that time when the Unit office is closed, initial attack employees will be available for dispatch within 45 minutes. All 

permanent employees, Forest Officers and Laborer 2 personnel will have either cell phones or pagers assigned for fire 

dispatch purposes. 

On duty and available initial attack resources are pre-authorized and directed to respond immediately upon notice of the 

incident. The closest available engines to the incident are to report in to the Dispatcher and respond to the incident until 

the preplanned response level has been achieved. 

The Dispatcher will document which units are responding and declare when the preplanned response has been achieved. 

When more resources are on duty than the preplanned response level, the closest resources by estimated response time 

are expected to respond. If a resource is clearly closer than those responding already, they should report to the Dispatcher 

and proceed to the incident. It is then expected that the farthest out responding resource will stand down and monitor the 

incident as an available resource. 

Authorization to modify the initial attack response either up or down prior to an agency presence on scene will be made at 

the Forest Protection Supervisor level or above. Decisions to modify forces sent after an agency presence on scene will be 

made by the Initial Attack Incident Commander. 

Procedure 

There are three levels of preplanned initial response. These response levels are based on the days predicted burning index 

from the National Fire Danger Rating System and commit increasing resources as fire danger rises. The NFDRS indices will 

be calculated from three remote automated weather stations located in areas representative of the various land features 

that influence the fire danger level within the Unit. The weather stations presently used to calculate the indices are 

Yellowstone, Stayton, Brush Creek, Trout Creek, Willow Creek, and Pebble. 

Dispatch Level - LOW/GREEN BI - 0 to 14 

Dispatch Level - MODERATE/YELLOW BI - 15 to 38 

Dispatch Level - HIGH/RED BI - 39 to 100 

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Dispatcher: 

DAILY DUTIES 

1. Determine dispatch level and announce, along with the BI, at morning check-call approximately ½ hour after crew 

shift starts.. 

2. Broadcast morning and afternoon weather forecasts. Any updated or red flag warnings that are posted 

throughout the day are to be broadcast as soon as possible once received. 

3. Maintain radio log of all communications. Note location of personnel as the day progresses utilizing the log and 

magnets on the dispatch map board. 

4. Monitor radio traffic on various other agency frequencies with priority on 911 (RFD) and USFS for fire reports and 

dispatches. 

5. Hourly safety checks will be completed for all personnel in the field. Any missed check calls will be noted and 

given 15 minutes and attempted again. Supervisors will be notified of an engine or personnel who have not 

responded to check call and appropriate action determined. 

6. Prior to the end of shift for the fire crews, a late announcement for any updates, duty officer, any dispatch level or 

closure level changes, and confirm that all field personnel are en route or have returned to their station. 

FIRE DISPATCH 

1. Confirm the dispatch level for the day (High–Red card / Moderate–Yellow card / Low-Green Card) and check the 

patrol area map for the dispatch block and Select the correct dispatch area of the smoke or fire.. 

2. Announce over telephone paging system to standby for fire dispatch information. 

3. Activate the fire notification or ALERT TONE (if available). 

4. Broadcast on primary unit repeater the following: 

a. "All units from 21/ Eastern Lane, stand by for a reported smoke/fire in dispatch block _______. The 

response level is ____________”. Pause 

b. Activate the fire notification ALERT TONE (2 nd time if available). 

c. “All stations from dispatch … Report of Smoke/Fire, dispatch block ________ 

d. Give legal description or location by landmark (best known location and description of fire) 

e. Engine ______, _______, _______ & _______ respond ! 

f. Repeat C thru D (consider using 2 nd unit repeater for 2 nd broadcast). 

g. Sign off with the time. 

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5. Dispatch will contact initial attack units to verify their response. 

I.e. (dispatch) “Engine 4637 from dispatch” 

(unit) “Engine 4637 & 2 people responding from _____” 

(dispatch) “Engine 4641 from dispatch” 

(unit) “Engine 4641 & 3 people responding from _____” 

Etc… 

6. Dispatch will call units for move – up assignments (“Eng 4687 move up to _____” , [unit response] “Eng 4687 

moving up to ______ with 2 people”, etc…) 

7. Dispatcher will contact initial attack units who did not respond on first call. 

8. Document fire action in dispatch log as it develops. 

9. Notify the Forest Protection Supervisor and Unit Forester with known fire information ASAP. 

10. Notify Molalla Dispatcher of Santiam Unit resource movement in response to a dispatch and/or move up. (Sweet 

Home dispatch only) 

11. Send group page to District Fire Managers according to policy, ensuring District Forester is notified for fires with 

significant potential. 

12. Check legal description or location for correct landowner. 

13. Contact landowner and advise of current situation, and actions being taken. 

14. The Area office to be notified using the “Area Fire Report Form” whenever a fire meets the following criteria. 

a. Suspected Arson Caused fire 

b. Whenever the fire involves an active operation 

c. When fire size exceeds 10 acres 

d. Potential project fires 

e. Structures are threatened 

f. Incident related serious injuries or fatalities. 

g. Any situations of importance that would impact ODF. 

15. Prior to 0800 or after 1700 hours the dispatcher/fire duty officer will notify the appropriate Unit Forester of the 

incident. If the Unit Forester is unavailable then the District Forester will be notified. 

NOTE: The above procedure is only in effect during the initial attack phase of the first fire or until all 

resources a back into normal positions. 

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Initial Attack Resources: 

1. Monitor radio during duty hours. 

2. Check in with Dispatcher when field location changes. 

3. Receive incident reports and determine ETA from your location. 

4. Report to Dispatcher by radio when responding to an incident: 

5. On duty and available initial attack resources in excess of the preplanned response level are directed to: 

a. Continually monitor radio traffic during the incident. 

b. At moderate dispatch level and above, disengage from tasks that would compromise immediate response 

to an incident. 

c. At high dispatch level, return to duty station ASAP. Report to dispatch: Engine location and ETA to 

station. This radio transmission should be delayed sufficiently to not interrupt the initial communication 

necessary to start resources to the incident. 

6. Upon arrival on scene – Fire Information: 

a. Report “arrived at fire” 

b. Give an approximate size of the fire 

c. Approximate wind speed and direction 

d. Fuel type 

e. What is the current fire threat ? 

f. Is additional assistance needed ? 

g. Current resources on the fire 

h. Is fire in or near an operation area ? 

i. Location of the fire 

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Sweet Home Preplanned Initial Attack Dispatch: 

FIRE DANGER 

BURNING INDEX 

STATE RESOURCES 

300 GAL ENGINE (Type 6)* 


300 GAL ENGINE (Type 6) 




D-6 DOZER 

LOW 

0 – 14 

X 

MODERATE 

15 - 38 

* Reciprocal resource if dispatched to assist on USFS jurisdiction. 

X 

X 

X 

X 

HIGH/EXTREME 

39 – 100 

Sweet Home/Santiam Unit Initial Attack & Prevention Patrol Blocks: 

SANTIAM UNIT 

BLOCK 

VALLEY 

BLOCK 

QUARTZVILLE 

BLOCK 

Initial Attack Dispatch Station: Sweet Home 

Backup/Move up Station: Sweet Home Unit 

Reciprocal Resources: Closest Rural Fire District, Willamette National Forest, 

Adjacent South & North Cascade District Units 


Backup/Move up Station: Eastern Lane Unit 

Reciprocal Resources: Closest Rural Fire District 


Backup/Move up Station: Eastern Lane Unit 

Reciprocal Resources: Sweet Home Rural Fire District, Willamette National 

Forest 

CALAPOOIA Initial Attack Dispatch Station: Sweet Home 

BLOCK 

Backup/Move up Station: Santiam Unit, Eastern Lane Unit 

Reciprocal Resources: Closest Rural Fire District, Willamette National Forest 

** Backup/Move up from Sweet Home Unit to Santiam Unit will be necessary to meet preplanned levels if 

Santiam has a fire at moderate or higher. 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

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EASTERN LANE UNIT PRE-PLANNED DISPATCH 

LOW 0-14 GREEN 

IF FIRE IS IN SLASH OR OPERATION 

UNIT USE NEXT DISPATCH LEVEL! 

IF FIRE IS IN THESE AREAS: 

HOLEMAN MOHAWK LOWELL GOTTAGE OAKRIDGE 

RESPONDING GROVE 

INITIAL ATTACK UNIT Disp MOVIE-UP Disp MOVIE-UP Disp MOVIE-UP Disp MOVIE-UP Disp MOVIE-UP 

HOLEMAN 4641 1000-GALLON (2) X 

MOHAWK 4637 200-GALLON (2) X 

LOWELL 4657 200-GALLON (2) X 

COTTAGE 4667 200-GALLON (2) X 

GROVE 4677 300-GALLON (2) 

OAKRIDGE 4687 300-GALLON (2) X 

HEADQUARTERS 

SUPERVISOR X X X X X 

4621 1000-GALLON (3) 

4622 1000-GALLON (3) 

4627 350 GALLON 

4626 TENDER 

4623 DOZER 

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MODERATE 15-38 YELLOW 







HOLEMAN 4641 1000-GALLON (2) X Walterville Walterville Walterville Walterville 

MOHAWK 4637 200-GALLON (2) X Springfield Springfield Springfield 

LOWELL 4657 200-GALLON (2) Jasper Jasper X Goshen X 

COTTAGE 4667 200-GALLON (2) Creswell Creswell Creswell X Creswell 

GROVE 4677 300-GALLON (2) Cottage Gr. Cottage Gr. Cottage Gr. X Cottage Gr. 

OAKRIDGE 4687 300-GALLON (2) Lookout Pt. Oakridge X 

HEADQUARTERS 


4621 1000-GALLON (3) X X X X X 

4622 1000-GALLON (3) Walterville Marcola Jasper Cottage Gr. Lookout Pt. 

4627 350 GALLON X X 

4626 TENDER Walterville Marcola Jasper Cottage Gr. Lookout Pt. 

4623 DOZER Walterville Marcola Jasper Cottage Gr. Lookout Pt. 

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HIGH 39 AND ABOVE RED 







HOLEMAN 4641 1000-GALLON (2) X X X X X 

MOHAWK 4637 200-GALLON (2) X Springfield Springfield Springfield 

LOWELL 4657 200-GALLON (2) X X X X X 

COTTAGE 4667 200-GALLON (2) Creswell Creswell Creswell X Lowell 

GROVE 4677 300-GALLON (2) Cottage Gr. Cottage Gr. Cottage Gr. X Cottage Gr. 

OAKRIDGE 4687 300-GALLON (2) Lowell Lowell X Lowell X 

HEADQUARTERS 


4621 1000-GALLON (3) X X X X X 

4622 1000-GALLON (3) X X X X X 

4627 350 GALLON X X X X X 

4626 TENDER X X X X X 

4623 DOZER X X X X X 

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Reciprocal Resource Plan 

South Cascade District has an operating plan with the Willamette National Forest which allows the utilization of 

predetermined reciprocal initial attack resources without billing the using party. Reimbursable resources may also 

be used when needed at any location within the recipient’s jurisdiction. The table on page 51 identifies those 

State/USFS resources that are predetermined to be reciprocal in the operating plan. 

Due to the intermingled ownership between private and USFS in much of the east part of South Cascade District, 

jurisdiction of a reported fire is often unknown until forces arrive. South Cascade District will respond to such 

unknown jurisdiction fires at the same level as if they were known to be on State jurisdiction. The Dispatcher will 

keep the Eugene Interagency Dispatch Center informed of our action and keep current with their actions in these 

situations. The following is a list of agencies with agreements and some of the specifics. 

Willamette National Forest: 

Pre-planned dispatch areas have been identified to include both private and Forest Service lands. Resources are 

dispatched to initial attack based on burning indices and availability of other agencies regular forces. These initial attack 

forces will be reciprocal for the first 24 hours. 

Umpqua National Forest: 

Same as Willamette National Forest. 

Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) – ODF: 

Pre-planned dispatch areas have been identified to include lands protected by ODF and DFPA. Resources are dispatched to 

initial attack based on availability of regular forces. These initial attack forces are reciprocal for the first 24 hours. 

Rural Fire Protection Districts: 

Because rural fire protection districts (RFPDs) are primarily responsible for structural fires and medical assistance, their 

wildland fire resources are limited. RFPDs cannot be depended upon for extended suppression action in heavy forest fuels. 

The agreement covers areas where there are overlapping district boundaries. These areas are designated on maps 

included in each individual agreement. The RFPD will dispatch reasonably available forces to a wildland fire for initial 

attack. South Cascade District will dispatch support resources to reinforce the RFPD on structural fires and protect exposed 

forestlands. The duration of this reciprocal aid is not specified but will be limited to the absolute minimum. Most 

agreements also define responsibility for issuance of burning permits. 

This agreement applies to all municipal Fire Departments in Linn and Lane Counties. 

Includes all of the municipal fire departments in Central Lane County. The agreement covers all areas within the 

jurisdiction of the signatories. Its use is indicated in cases of major conflagrations and disasters. Eastern Lane could 

provide mutual aid support to the Cities of Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, and Oakridge, at the request of the county 

fire chief and/or state fire marshal. 

Industrial Cooperators: 

Forest workers, as organized crews and as individuals, are one of the unit's main sources of firefighting forces. Their 

equipment is also used during periods of fire emergencies. 

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The current Oregon State Firefighting and Equipment Rental Rates will be adhered to when hiring personell and 

equipment. Those items subject to negotiations will need to be cleared by the district forester. Fire suppression crews and 

equipment contractors will be hired under a contract, negotiated annually through Salem Protection Section. 

Other Cooperators: 

County, state highway crews and/or equipment may be used when available and prior arrangements have been made for 

their use. Requests for these resources must be made through the unit headquarters. 

The Department of Emergency Services has access to large tenders and other 

firefighting equipment. Requests for this equipment will be made through the 

district forester. 

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Requesting A sistance: 

When notifying the United Sates Forest Service (USFS) of an incident on State protected lands and requesting 

assistance, give the following information: 

1. Location of incident by legal and landmark. 

2. What dispatch level we are using (Low, Moderate, High/Extreme). 

3. What the fire is burning (grass & brush, reproduction, slash, standing old growth, etc.). 

4. What reciprocal resources we are requesting from them (all reciprocal resources listed, any one of the 

resources listed, or nothing at all). 

5. Requests for reimbursable resources beyond the scope of the reciprocal agreement will be approved by the 

Forest Protection Supervisor or above. 

WILLAMETTE DISPATCH # 1-541-225-6400 UMPQUA DISPATCH # 1-541-957-3325 

After the National Forest has responded, call back to re-confirm what was actually dispatched by them. 

Other Notifications: 

When an incident is reported on or within one mile of private industry or BLM lands, the dispatcher will confirm this 

information by referring to the assessment records and ownership maps. As soon as time permits after the location of the 

fire is determined, the appropriate landowner(s) shall be notified. If fires are on or within one mile of BLM property they 

will be considered a threat and BLM duty officer will be notified. 

Providing Assistance: 

If the incident is known to be on National Forest lands and the National Forest requests reciprocal or reimbursable 

resources, the Unit will make a concerted effort to fill the request. Adequate consideration of the District and Unit 

situation will be given in this decision. Approval of requests to provide resources to known USFS fires under this 

agreement will be made at the Forest Protection Supervisor level or above. 

State personnel and equipment dispatched to assist will work under the direction of USFS until relieved to return to 

station. 

Reciprocal Response Resource List: 

See Following Pages. 

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WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST 

225-6400 Eugene Interagency Communications Center 

The following resources will be dispatched as reciprocal aid for any fire occurrence in reciprocal response areas 

as identified in the Unit/Forest Mobilization Plans: 

FIRE DANGER RATING LOW MODERATE HIGH/EXTREME 

FIL 1 FIL 2,3 FIL 4,5,6 

BI 0-14 BI 15-38 BI 39+ 

SOUTH CASCADE DIST. 1 200-GA ENGINE 1 200-GA ENGINE 1 200-GA ENGINE 

1 1000-GA ENGINE 2 1000-GA ENGINE 

1 TASK FORCE LDR 1 TASK FORCE LDR 

WILLAMETTE 1 200-GA ENGINE 2 1000-GA ENGINE 2 1000-GA ENGINE 

NATIONAL 1 1000-GA ENGINE 10 PERSON CREW 

FOREST 1 TASK FORCE LDR OR ADDITIONAL 

1000-GA ENGINE 

1 TASK FORCE LDR 

These pre-identified resources are to be dispatched if available. Additional resources may be available on a 

requested basis and are subject to payment by the requesting agency. Aircraft should be confirmed with the IC 

prior to dispatch. 

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UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST 

Cottage Grove 942-5591Roseburg (541) 957-3325 

The following resources will be dispatched as reciprocal aid for any fire occurrence in reciprocal response areas 

as identified in the Unit/Forest Mobilization Plans: 


FIL 1 FIL 2,3 FIL 4,5,6 

BI 0-14 BI 15-38 BI 39+ 

EASTERN LANE 1 200-GA ENGINE1 200-GA ENGINE1 200-GA ENGINE 

1 1000-GA ENGINE 1 1000-GA ENGINE 

1 TASK FORCE LDR DOZER MOVE-UP TO 

COTTAGE GROVE 

UMPQUA NATIONAL 1 200-GA ENGINE 1 200-GA ENGINE 2 200-GA ENGINE 

FOREST 3 6-PERSON CREW 1 1000-GA ENGINE 1 1000-GA ENGINE 

8-15 PERSON CREW 

1 TASK FORCE LDR 


requested basis and are subject to payment by the requesting agency. Aircraft should be confirmed with the 

IC prior to dispatch. 

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DOUGLAS FOREST PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION (DFPA) 

541-672-6507 (Speed Dial 21) 

The following resources will be dispatched as reciprocal aid for any fire occurrence in 1DE: 


BI 0-14 BI 15-38 BI 39+ 

EASTERN LANE NEAREST 1 200-GA ENGINE 1 200-GA ENGINE 

FOREST 1 1000-GA ENGINE 1 1000-GA ENGINE 

OFFICER 1 D5G XL DOZER 

DOUGLAS FPA NEAREST 2 200-GA ENGINE 2 200-GA ENGINE 


OFFICER 




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541-672-6507 (Speed Dial 21) 



BI 0-14 BI 15-38 BI 39+ 


FOREST 1 1000-GA ENGINE 1 1000-GA ENGINE OFFICER 



OFFICER 1 D6 DOZER 1 D6 DOZER 

1 3000-GA TENDER 


requested basis and are subject to payment by the requesting agency. Aircraft should be confirmed with the 

IC prior to dispatch. 

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541-672-6507 (Speed Dial 21) 



BI 0-14 BI 15-38 BI 39+ 



OFFICER 



OFFICER 1 D6 DOZER 1 D6 DOZER 




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Fire Action Plan 

Fire suppression will take precedence over all other activities. Employees will take immediate, safe and aggressive 

action on any fire, after being dispatched, or having discovered the fire during patrol. The Department of Forestry 

standard is to suppress 94% of all fires at 10 acres or less and to control all fires exceeding 10 acres in size before 

the burning period on the following day. 

The following fire suppression policy applies to all lands protected by the South Cascade District: 

1. Safety is the first priority. 

2. Fast, energetic, and intelligent action will be taken immediately to suppress all fires. Failing this effort, an attack 

will be calculated for and executed with the objective of accomplishing control before 10 a.m. the next day. 

3. On the exceptional fire which is not controlled within the first work period, the attack for each succeeding day 

should be determined and executed with the goal of obtaining control before 10 a.m. each succeeding day. 

4. Particular emphasis will be given to controlling fires while small. Basic requirements are immediate notification to 

headquarters and prompt initial action (day or night) by the closest employee. This employee will remain on the 

fire until it is out or he/she is relieved. 

5. The initial attack force will be sent to the fire using the Unit’s Dispatch Plan. Decisions to modify initial attack 

forces sent to a fire will be made at Forest Protection Supervisor level or above. 

6. After initial dispatch has been accomplished the Dispatcher will contact the appropriate landowners to inform them 

of a fire burning on or threatening their land. 

7. In addition, the Dispatcher will immediately notify the Southern Oregon Area Office and the Salem 

Coordination Center if any of the following apply (See Directive 1-2-3-101and the F.I.R.E.S. Manual): 

a. Suspected arson fire. 

b. Operator or active operation fire. 

c. All fires larger than 10 acres. 

d. Potential project fires. 

e. Structures are threatened. 

f. Incident related serious injuries or fatalities. 

g. Any situations of importance that would impact ODF. 

8. Qualified industrial and cooperating agency personnel and equipment will be used as needed, and may be called 

for emergency help through the headquarters office. 

9. All fires 10 acres or less in size will be mopped-up within 72 hours. All fires believed to be out shall be rechecked 

within the following 24-hour period, preferably before 10 a.m. Any fire found to have live fire on recheck shall 

again be checked within the next 24-hour period. 

10. No fire in timber, brush, or other duff material shall be considered controlled until A LINE, DOWN TO MINERAL 

SOIL IS CONSTRUCTED AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETER, all snags on a fire felled a sufficient distance 

within the line to prevent spotting, hot spots are cooled down, and all material is burned out adjacent to the line. 

Fire confined entirely to grass and other light fuels may be worked by direct attack and cold trailed. (See the 

Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics section.) 

11. Fire suppression activity within a BLM "special fire management area" shall be guided by the specific plan for that 

area as submitted by the BLM in accordance with the Western Oregon Protection Contract. Copies of these 

specific plans shall be on file with the Dispatcher, and Forest Officers shall be acquainted with these plans in their 

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patrol areas. The Unit dispatch map will have the boundaries of the special fire management areas delineated on 

them so that the Dispatcher can alert initial attack forces of a dispatch within these areas. 

The BLM Contracting Officer Representative (COR) may assign a resource advisor to a fire that has occurred on 

their ownership, especially for wildfire escaping initial attack. This advisor will advise the Incident Commander or a 

representative concerning preferred suppression tactics, strategies and rehabilitation activities related to special 

environmental and resource management objectives and concerns. The rehabilitation of damages resulting from 

fire suppression activities shall be done in accordance with a rehabilitation plan developed by BLM based upon 

BLM resource management objectives. In addition, on Type I and II incidents the COR will give a briefing and 

written direction to the Unit on fire and resource objectives, including reducing damage to soils, watershed, 

cultural values and wildlife habitat. The written direction and advice will be used by the Unit to manage the 

incident and be reflected in the incident action plans. 

12. All information on fire reports shall be completed promptly. It is the policy of the Oregon Department of Forestry 

that fire reports be completed and sent to Salem Protection within 15 days of the date of the fire. 

Initial fire report information will be submitted to the BLM within 5 days once the fire has been declared out unless 

prior arrangements are made with the BLM representative. 

Fire reports SHALL NOT be held up until the fire is declared out because this may be a considerable length of 

time after the fire occurs. 

13. All requests for information, oral or written, regarding fires will be directed to the unit forester and cleared by the 

district forester. 

14. The State (District and Unit) has the responsibility to be sure all fires within the South Cascade District fire 

protection boundary are controlled and extinguished regardless of legal (protection) responsibility. 

Use Of Retardant: 

Some of the factors that fire control personnel should consider before ordering retardant for initial-attack are: 

1. Cost benefit ratio. 

2. Burning index - humidity - wind. 

3. Surrounding risk. 

4. Fire location and size. 

5. Type of fuel and fuel arrangement. 

6. Time of day. 

7. Topography 

8. Weather forecast. 

9. Fire load in the district at the time. 

10. Availability and access to water, and travel time of suitable helicopter(s). 

11. Disposition of crews and resource availability. 

12. Past history of fires in the area. 

13. Lapsed time between retardant order and delivery. 

14. Access - how long will it take to get crews on the fire? 

15. Type of plane available - gallons of retardant. 

16. Availability of lead plane. 

17. Do we have communication with the lead plane? 

18. Safety factors - planes, buildings, and personnel. 

19. Will the retardant buy the time needed to stop the fire? 

20. Unusual conditions - power lines, people, parks, homes, visibility, etc. 

21. Capabilities and limitations of retardant planes. 

The considerations must be made in a timely manner. 

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ORDERING: 

If the decision is affirmative, the retardant should be ordered without delay; (Federal Retardant is ordered through 

the Willamette National Forest Dispatch Center 225-6400. ODF State Retardant is ordered through the ODF Salem 

Coordination Center 503-945-7496). We cannot hesitate if we are going to use retardant on initial attack. Its use 

has prevented many small fires from becoming project size and saved many millions of dollars in firefighting costs 

and loss of valuable resources. The initial attack incident commander, at the forest officer level or above, is 

authorized to order retardant. 

Evaluation reports should be made on each drop so we can continue to make improvements. Based upon past 

experience and a continuing study, we are learning what results we may expect from the use of this very valuable 

tool. 

The incident commander or operations chief should understand the capabilities and limitations of fire retardant. 

They should always keep in mind the cost benefit ratio and stop the retardant if it is not accomplishing the desired 

results. The use of retardant as a support tool on most project fires should be limited to hot spots or spot fires. 

Minimum Impact Su pre sion Tactics (MIST) 

The intent of minimum impact suppression tactics is to suppress a wildfire with the least impact to the land. Fire 

conditions and good judgment dictate the actions taken. Consider what is necessary to halt fire spread and contain 

it within the fire line or designated perimeter boundary. 

1. Safety 

Safety is of utmost importance 

Constantly review and apply the “Watch Out Situations” and “Fire Orders”. 

Be particularly cautious with: 

Burning snags allowed to burn down. 

Burning or partially burned live and dead trees. 

Unburned fuel between you and the fire. 

Identify hazard trees with either observer, flagging and/or glow-sticks. 

Be constantly aware of surroundings, expected fire behavior, and possible fire perimeter 1 or 2 days 

hence. 

2. Fire Lining Phase 

Select procedures, tools, equipment that least impact the environment. 

Seriously consider using water as a fire lining tactic (fireline constructed with nozzle pressure, 

wetlining) 

In light fuels consider 

Cold-trail line 

Allow fire to burn natural barrier 

Consider burn out and use “gunny” sack or swatter 

Constantly recheck cold-trailed fireline. 

If constructed fireline is necessary, use minimum width and depth to check fire spread. 

In medium/heavy fuels, consider: 

Use of natural barriers and cold-trailing. 

Cooling with dirt and water, and cold-trailing. 

If constructed fireline is necessary, use minimum width and depth to check fire spread. 

Minimize bucking to establish fireline. Preferably move or roll downed material out of the 

intended constructed fireline area. If moving or rolling out is not possible, or downed 

log/bole is already on fire, build line our around and let the material be consumed. 

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Aerial fuels – brush, trees, and snags: 

Adjacent to fireline: Limb only enough to prevent additional fire spread. 

Inside fireline: Remove or limb only those fuels that if ignited would have potential to 

spread fire outside the fireline. 

Brush or small trees that are necessary to cut during the fireline construction will be cut 

flush with the ground. 

Trees, burned trees, and snags: 

MINIMIZE cutting of trees, burned trees, and snags. 

Live trees will not be cut, unless determined they will cause fire spread across the fireline 

or seriously endanger workers. If tree cutting occurs, cute the stumps flush with the 

ground. 

Scrape around tree bases near fireline if hot and likely to cause fire spread. 

Identify hazard trees with either an observer, flagging, and/or glow-sticks. 

When using indirect attack: 

Do not fall snags on the intended unburned side of the constructed fireline unless they 

are an obvious safety hazard to crews working in the vicinity. 

On the intended burn-out side of the line, fall only those snags that would reach the 

fireline should they burn and fall over. Consider alternate means to falling, i.e., fireline 

explosives, bucket drops. 

Review items listed above (aerial fuels; brush, tree, and snags). 

3. Mop-Up Phase 

Consider using “hot-spot” detection devices along perimeter (aerial or handheld). 

Light fuels: 

Cold-trail areas adjacent to unburned fuels. 

Do minimal spading; restrict spading to hot areas near fireline. 

Use extensive cold-trailing to detect hot areas. 

Medium and heavy fuels: 

Cold-trail charred logs near fireline; do minimal scraping or tool scarring. 

Minimize bucking of logs to check for hot spots or extinguish fire; preferably roll the logs 

and extinguish the fire. 

Return logs to original position after checking or ground is cool. 

Refrain from making bone yards; burned/partially burned fuels that were moved should 

be arranged in natural position as much as possible. 

Consider allowing larger logs near the fireline to burnout, instead of bucking into 

manageable lengths. Use lever, etc., to move large logs. 

Aerial fuels-brush, small trees, and limbs. 

Remove or limb only those fuels that if ignited, have potential to spread fire outside the 

fireline. 

Burning trees and snags. 

First consider allowing burning trees/snags to burn out or down. (Ensure adequate safety 

measures are communicated). 

Identify hazard trees with either an observer, flagging, and/or glow-sticks. 

If burning trees/snags pose serious threat of spreading firebrands, extinguish fire with 

water or dirt. Felling by chainsaw will be last means-consider falling by blasting, if 

available. 

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Resource Readine s 

District activity during the fire season will be based on the following guidelines. These are only guidelines and the 

District or Unit foresters may deviate depending upon the circumstance if so justified. The Forest Protection 

Supervisor is responsible for seeing that his personnel are fully informed and understand their responsibilities. 

Readiness levels will be guided by the National Fire Danger Rating System. The following action guide will be used 

to maintain suppression capabilities commensurate with fire risk during fire season: 

1. The daily work schedule of seasonal employees will be coordinated with the Burning Index as follows: 

BI DAILY WORK SCHEDULE 



39-UP 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (10 a.m to 7p.m. will be considered) 

DAYS OFF MAY BE CANCELED if 39+ 

EXCEPTIONS TO SCHEDULE MUST BE CLEARED THROUGH SUPERVISORY CHANNELS 

2. Work projects will be scheduled according to the following BI Ranges: 

LOW BURNING INDEX 0-14: 

No detection patrols necessary except for high risk times such as heavy recreational use on holidays or weekends and 

during threat of lightning. Some patrol may be made during the early part of the season for familiarization of 

assigned areas. Generally be assigned to work projects away from station. The more remote projects to be 

accomplished during the lower portion of this range. 

MODERATE BURNING INDEX 15-38: 

Forest Officers will patrol their areas. This includes becoming familiar with the area, making prevention contacts, or 

staging at a determined vantage point for observation purposes. Forest Officers will keep Dispatchers informed of 

their general location at all times. May be assigned to those outside projects having short travel time to station. 

Generally be on work projects in and around station. Crew leader will keep dispatchers informed of crew’s general 

location at all times. 

HIGH BURNING INDEX 39-50: 

A Regulated Use Closure will be implemented when burning conditions approach levels that warrant restrictions 

of public activities on forest land. Full detection coverage operational & aerial patrol required after lightning. 

Dozer equipment will be loaded, fueled, and ready for transport. Time off will be taken unless otherwise 

designated by the District Forester. Relief personnel must properly staff all stations. Compensatory time off 

will be taken on a limited basis and will be coordinated with the District Forester. Industry will be notified of 

fire weather and burning conditions. Local news media will be regularly informed of rising fire danger. Work 

plans will be based on the actual BI for the previous day. The Dispatcher will track the locations of off-duty 

personnel and how they may be reached. Normal work shift may be changed from 0900-1800 to 1000-1900. 

The Dispatcher will track availability and location of supplemental overhead, crews, and equipment and keep 

the unit forester informed. Station work projects. Maintain the highest level of initial attack readiness. Engine 

crews may patrol high risk areas, as directed by the Forest Protection Supervisor. Engine crews will keep 

Dispatchers informed of their general location at all times. 

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EXTREME BURNING INDEX 51+: 

All personnel on full alert. Dispatchers will be kept informed of location of personnel at all times. Limited days 

off depending on lightning threat. No compensatory time taken. Work shift will be 1000 to 1900. Dozer 

equipment will be loaded and ready for action. Multiple-fire situations: Immediate air patrol. Industry and 

cooperators will be used to supplement fire fighting operations. The area office will be notified of the situation 

and any overhead needs at that time. Crews not on fires will perform only that work required to prepare for 

the next fire incident. The dispatcher will track the availability and location of extra overhead, crews, and 

equipment and keep the unit forester informed. The district forester will maintain contact with other agencies 

and industry. 

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Resources 

Equipment From Salem Headquarters: 

Considerable equipment is available from the Oregon Department of Forestry's fire cache in Salem. Request for all 

equipment must be cleared through the District Forester's office. (For detailed listing of equipment, see Oregon 

Department of Forestry's State Mobilization Plan.) 

Sweet Home Unit Equipment: 

LFPA Association Owned Vehicles & Equipment 

ID# Year Type 

02-651 2002 Ford 4X4 Explorer 

97-653 1997 Ford ½T, 4X4 

03-654 2003 Ford ¾T, 4X4 

97-656 1997 Ford ½T, 4X4 

04-655 2004 Ford ½T, 4X4 

94-660 1994 Ford 1T, 4X4 

Chase Vehicle 

05-659 2005 Ford ¾T, 4x4 

01-663 2001 Ford 1T, 4X4 

300- gallon 

02-664 2002 Ford1T, 4X4 

300-gallon 

04-661 2004 Ford 1T, 4X4 

300-gallon 

67-668 1967 Dodge 1T 4X4 

95-670 1995 Ford ½T, 4X2 

1000-gallon 

91-671 1991 Ford 2½T, 4X2 

1000- gallon 

88-672 1988 Ford 2½T, 4X2 Flatbed 

01-674 2001 Freightliner FL60 2½T, 4X2 

1000- gallon 

80-680 1980 Cat D6D Dozer 

72-681 1972 Kenworth 20T Tractor 

06-651 2006 Ford Super Crew ½T, 4x4 

06-660 2006 Ford Service Vehicle 

06-671 2006 Freightliner M2 2½T, 4X2 

1000-gallon 

L1196 1963 Peerless Lowboy 

93-681 1993 Kenworth 

State Motor Pool Vehicles 

ID# 

00-432 

02-431 

01-489 

Year 

2000 

2002 

2001 

Type 

Ford ½ T 4X4 Pickup 



License 

E217684 

E202604 

E216221 

E202603 

E224962 

E192064 

E231954 

E210539 

E223656 

E217419 

E218587 

E194983 

E179801 

E164592 

E213281 

N/A 

E137316 

E231954 

E233763 

E237730 

E114023 

License 

E214148 

E219579 

E219065 

Assigned To 

Admin 

Sweet Home 

Henthorne 

Sweet Home 

Basting 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Crowell 

Johnston 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Assigned To 

National Fire Plan Coordinator 

Bond 

Ewing 

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Other Motor Pool Vehicles & Equipment 

ID# 

00-805 

96-838 

Power Saws 

ID# 

86-1 

86-2 

87-1 

87-2 

87-3 

88-1 

89-2 

89-3 

90-1 

90-2 

92-1 

92-2 

96-1 

98-1 

99-1 

00-1 

04-1 

05-1 

Hose 

Model 

032 

032 

034 

038 

038 Mag II 

038 Mag II 

038 Mag II 

034 Super 

044 

038 Mag II 

044 

044 

042 

026 

039 

039 

55 

55 

Type 

3-ton Hyster Forklift 

1984 Chevy 4X4 pickup 

Length 

24” 

24” 

24” 

32” 

32” 

32” 

30” 

Auger 

36” 

30” 

30” 

30” 

20” 

24” 

24” 

24” 

24” 

24” 

Make 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Husqvarna 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Stihl 

Husqvarna 

Husqvarna 

Assigned To 

Headquarters 

Sweet Home 

Location 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Sweet Home 

Type Amount Location 

1 inch 24,450 ft. Sweet Home 

1½ inch 24,950ft. Sweet Home 

Miscellaneous Equipment 

Qty Description Location 

1 Sprinkler systems Sweet Home 

8 1500 gal. Fold-a-tanks Sweet Home 

1 200 gal. Slip-in pump unit Sweet Home 

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Hand Tools 

Description Amount Location 

Pulaskis 88 Sweet Home 

Hazel Hoes 91 Sweet Home 

Nozzles 120 Sweet Home 

Shovels 57 Sweet Home 

Gated Y's 1½" 100 Sweet Home 

Gated Y's 1" 31 Sweet Home 

Saw Chaps 09 Sweet Home 

Portable Pumps 

Qty Type Year Location 

1 Mark 3 1981 Sweet Home 




1 Mark 3 1985-2 Sweet Home 






1 Honda Volume Pump 1983 Sweet Home 






1 Honda Mini Volume 1991-1 Sweet Home (1 Ton) 



Mobile Fire Cache (These items are also included in above inventory.) 

Hose 1½” 5000 feet Gated Y’s 1½” 20 

Hose 1” 2500 Feet Gated Y’s 1” 5 

Nozzles 20 Chain Saw 1 

Palaskis 15 Mark 3 Pumps 2 

Shovels 10 Volume Pump 1 

Hazel Hoes 15 Fold-a-Tanks 2 

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Eastern Lane Unit Resources: 

ELFPA Association Owned Vehicles & Equipment: 

ID# 

06-601 

97-602 

04-603 

99-604 

00-605 

01-607 

97-608 

99-609 

03-610 

02-611 

98-612 

96-613 

97-614 

01-615 

02-619 

05-630 

05-616 

51-617 

76-618 

Year 

2006 

1997 

2004 

1999 

2000 

2001 

1997 

1999 

2003 

2002 

1998 

1996 

1997 

2001 

2002 

2005 

2005 

1951 

1976 

State Motor Pool Vehicles: 

ID# 

04-430 

97-491 

00-426 

97-439 

Year 

2004 

1997 

2000 

1997 

Type 

Ford Escape 

Ford ½T, 4X4 

Ford ½T, 4X4 

Ford ¾T, 4X4 

Ford 1T, 4X4 DRW 

350-gallon w/foam 

Ford ¾T, 4X4 



200-gallon slip-on, foam 


200-gallon slip-on 

Ford ¾T, Extended Cab 

Freightliner 5T 

1000-gallon PTO, foam 


1000-gallon PTO 


1000-gallon PTO, foam 







DOZER D5G XL 

TRAILER-LOWBOY 

PEERLESS PT34MS 

TRACTOR-PETERBILT 

Type 

Chevy ½T, 4X4 

Ford Expedition 4X4 

Ford ½T, 4X4 

Ford Diesel PU 4X4 

License 

E234541 

E198569 

E227936 

E210080 

E214801 

E209957 

E203603 

E179293 

E224150 

E222164 

E206427 

E197420 

E203601 

E214820 

E222165 

E231549 

------------ 

E128505 

E152859 

License 

E228687 

E201992 

E209957 

E203274 

Assigned To 

Lena Tucker 

Greg Wagenblast 

Jerry Messinger 

Peter Dammen 

Cottage Grove 

Forest Officer 

Warehouse/Chase 

Bob Millam 

Lowell 


Marcola 


Headquarters-Crew 

Headquarters 

Holeman 

Headquarters 

Headquarters 

Cottage Grove 


Oakridge 


Headquarters 

Headquarters 

Headquarters 

Assigned To 


National Fire Plan 


Radio Tech. 

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Other Motor Pool Vehicles & Equipment: 

ID# 

96-918 

01-813 

92-900 

98-850 

93-850 

S9-515 

Year 

1977 

1995 

1978 

1993 

1999 

PORTABLE PUMPS 

Type 

Forklift Clark 7000 

Ford 4X4 Crew Cab 

GMC Flatbed w/Crane 

American General 

GMC Dump Truck 

Trailer, Semi 

5000-Gallon 

31’ Trailer 

License 

Y685293575 

E219556 

E185858 

E209135 

E190293 

E104200 

TYPE ODF# DIST# 

Homelite Volume 385 GPM 002607 V-2 

Mark 3 1 ½" pressure pump 028131 M-1 



Mark 3 1 ½" pressure pump 038707 86-1 

Mark 3 1 ½" pressure pump 052908 95-4 

BB-4 1 ½" pressure pump 051071 94-1 

Honda Volume 1 ½” (Oakridge) 

Honda Volume 2" 110GPM 032513 1 





Shindawa 1" Backpack pump w/kit 052921 97-1 

Honda 1” Backpack pump (Oakridge) 

POWER SAWS 

BRAND BAR LENGTH PROPERTY # I.D. ASSIGNED TO: 

Stihl 021 16" 051068 94-5 

Stihl 026 02-01 

Stihl 026 02-02 

Stihl 028 20" 047800 90-2 615 

Stihl 032 24" 032497 86-1 WH 

Stihl 032 24" 032498 86-2 WH 

Stihl 034 24" 049754 91-2 610 

Stihl 034 24” 049753 91-1 605 

Stihl 036 24" 049760 92-1 614 

Stihl 036 24" 049761 92-2 608 

Stihl 036 24" 051066 94-1 612 

Stihl 036 24" 051067 94-3 609 

Stihl 044 36" 052909 95-1 

HomeliteSXL 925 36" 032501 80-12 

Assigned To 

Headquarters 

Headquarters 

Headquarters 

Headquarters 

Headquarters 

Headquarters 

Headquarters 

Holeman 

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OTHER EQUIPMENT 

Fold-a-tank 1000-gallon 4 qty 

Fold-a-tank 1500-gallon 7 qty 

Fold-a-tank 1500-gallon 

Snap tank 1500-gallon 

Snap tank 3000-gallon 

Fold-a-tank free-standing 2500-gallon 

Trailer mounted Volume pump 2 1/2" 650 GPM 

Hose 1" NPT 21,000 feet 

Hose 1 1/2" NHST 20,000 feet 

Hose 5/8" synthetic GHT 1,500 feet 

Hazelhoes 98 qty 

Pulaskis 24 qty 

shovels 41 qty 

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2006 SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT MOB PLAN EXTENDED ATTACK PLAN 

Extended Attack Plan 

Objective 

Establish a framework to effectively manage an Extended Attack situation occurring within the South Cascade District. 

Situation 

An Extended Attack Situation exists when initial attack capability is exceeded and significant additional resources are 

ordered, in route, or arriving at the incident. Fire fighting resources in this type of situation may vary from single resources 

to several Task Force/Strike Teams. Containment of the incident is expected in the first operational period. 

Organization 

All incidents will be managed under the Incident Command System (ICS). This system will provide the flexibility to build an 

organization needed to address the situation regardless of size or complexity. This plan will utilize preplanned overhead 

and resources from neighboring Units and Districts, cooperating agencies (Eugene & Salem BLM, Willamette National 

Forest, City and Rural Fire Districts, and ODFW), the forest industry, local contractors, and trained private individuals. 

District and cooperator personnel will be assigned key overhead functions in the organization for which they are trained 

and qualified. Staffing within the sections will be from the District or from a local pool of trained and available personnel as 

needed. 

General Staff level ICS positions to be initially assigned for Extended Attack Incidents include the Incident Commander, 

Logistics/Finance Section Chief. The Extended Attack IC will initially accomplish the roles of Planning and Operations until 

there is a need to delegate due to increasing complexity. 

The following additional support positions will be ordered from a local pool and assigned to any Extended Attack situation 

as soon as possible. 

Incident dispatcher..... 1 

Timekeepers............. 2 

Resource Assistant...... 1 

Runner.................. 1 

Office receptionist..... 1 

These positions will report to the Logistics/Finance Section Chief. Personnel fully qualified in the support positions are not 

necessarily required. People well trained and capable to perform the needed functions of the position are acceptable. 

Other personnel to fill out the line organization or additional support personnel may be ordered as needed. 

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Planning Schedule For Extended Attack. This may be adjusted seasonally. 

0500 Briefing for day shift 

0600 Shift change resources on line 

1000 Orders for night shift 

1400 Orders for next day shift 

1700 Briefing of night shift 

1800 Shift change resources on line 

Responsibilities 

District Forester has overall responsibility for managing the District and Unit operations. Specific duties include: Assure 

that the Area Office and Salem Fire Operations are kept informed as the situation develops. Continue to provide overall 

supervision to the District, assure that readiness is maintained. Provide necessary coordination with industry and agency 

cooperators. Work to resolve "political" issues that arise. Establish a fire information function for the incident. Order 

additional Information Officers and approve all news release information. If necessary develop and implement a plan for 

transition to Overhead Incident Management Team. 

Unit Forester is responsible for managing the incident while assuring that fire readiness and initial attack capabilities for 

the rest of the Unit remains viable. Declare Extended Attack Situation in consultation with the District Forester and assure 

all Unit personnel are notified. Assure that the organization structure needed to manage the incident is established. 

Ensure proper authorities are notified and represented in the organization for medical and/or evacuations if needed. 

Protection Supervisor will generally serve as on-scene IC depending on incident type and complexity. Establish an 

effective line organization, and order sufficient resources to suppress the fire. This will include the timely transition to the 

use of Dozer Bosses as span of control broadens. Assure timekeeping and resource tracking is adequately addressed on 

the incident. Develop an order for the next shift based on the progression of the incident and communicate with 

headquarters in sufficient time to ensure arrival for shift change. Ensure that Temporary Flight Restriction is in place if 

warranted. 

Dispatcher: Receives and logs all fire calls, and other calls pertaining to fire. Dispatches crews according to preplanned 

dispatch, or as directed. Maintains fire log; orders additional resources as requested. Keeps the District Forester, Unit 

Forester and Managers apprised of all fire situations and changes as soon as possible. At the request of management, 

alerts landowners, industry, standby crews, cooperators, etc. of fire situation and possible utilization. Inform the Southern 

Oregon Area Office, and the Salem Fire Operation of relevant fire situations and changes as soon as possible. Responsible 

for daily weather reporting, and the dissemination of fire related information. Updates and processes fire reports and 

investigation reports. Track personnel’s locations throughout their shifts. Ensures a Temporary Flight Restriction is 

implemented if warranted. Track aircraft per established agency protocol using a radio or Automatic Flight Following 

device. Implements the District Aviation plan in coordination with Aviation Coordinator and supervisor. Assures all orders 

are processed on Resource Order Forms and that accurate and timely record keeping is maintained. Keeps the IC informed 

of fire weather conditions and immediately notifies the IC of any predicted weather changes as soon as possible. 

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Office Manager/Coordinator: Will serve as Finance/Logistic Section Chiefs in the initial stages of an Extended Attack 

situation. Office Manager/Coordinator has overall responsibility, subject to direction from the District Forester and Unit 

Forester, for managing the finance organization, and logistical support. It is critical that this person establishes an 

organization sufficient to perform the Finance and Logistics functions early, and manage the operation. Assure that all 

orders are processed on Resource Order Forms and that accurate and timely record keeping is maintained. Determine the 

locations of timekeeping, check-in and ordering. 

Office Specialist 2: The Office Specialist 2 is directly responsible to the Office Manager/Coordinator except where 

otherwise delegated. Duties include the following: Assist the Office Manager/Coordinator with fiscal officer duties on 

district fires. Along with assisting the dispatcher with the following: Receives and logs all fire calls, and other calls 

pertaining to fire. Dispatches crews according to preplanned dispatch, or as directed. Maintains fire log; orders additional 

resources as requested. Keeps the District Forester, Unit Forester and Managers apprised of all fire situations and changes 

as soon as possible. At the request of management, alerts landowners, industry, standby crews, cooperators, etc. of fire 

situation and possible utilization. Inform the Southern Oregon Area Office, and the Salem Fire Operation of relevant fire 

situations and changes as soon as possible. Responsible for daily weather reporting, and the dissemination of fire related 

information. Updates and processes fire reports and investigation reports. Track personnel’s locations throughout their 

shifts. 

Office Specialist 1: The Office Specialist I is directly responsible to the Office Manager/Coordinator except where 

otherwise delegated. Duties include assisting the dispatcher with the following: Receives and logs all fire calls, and other 

calls pertaining to fire. Dispatches crews according to preplanned dispatch, or as directed. Maintains fire log; orders 

additional resources as requested. Keeps the District Forester, Unit Forester and Managers apprised of all fire situations and 

changes as soon as possible. At the request of management, alerts landowners, industry, standby crews, cooperators, etc. 

of fire situation and possible utilization. Inform the Southern Oregon Area Office, and the Salem Fire Operation of relevant 

fire situations and changes as soon as possible. Responsible for daily weather reporting, and the dissemination of fire 

related information. Updates and processes fire reports and investigation reports. Track personnel’s locations throughout 

their shifts. 

Fire Planning Forester: Is responsible for coordinating the unit fire planning/ community wildfire protection plans and 

community outreach on defensible space program. Assists in suppression activities as assigned. They are responsible to 

the Unit Forester, or in his absence, to the District Forester. 

Prevention Technician: Shall assume the duties for the Forest Protection Supervisor or carry out duties assigned by a 

supervisor. May relieve the Forest Protection Supervisor of everyday duties. Could be called upon to work in a logistics 

capacity. 

Stewardship Foresters/Forest Officers: will serve in overhead positions as qualified under ICS and needed for the 

incident. Those qualified will take the lead in fire investigation activities for the incident as needed. 

Laborer 2: is responsible to the Forest Protection Supervisor/Unit Forester, or a designee. Duties include: Provides labor 

related suppression activities and assists with prevention programs as assigned. The laborer 2 also acts as lead worker, on 

a temporary basis, coordinating the daily work of two to five laborer 1s. Drive up to 1000-gallon engines. The laborer 2 is 

responsible for the daily check, fire readiness, and maintenance of assigned vehicle. 

Laborer 1: is responsible to the Forest Protection Supervisor (or his designee) as assigned. Duties include: Provides labor 

related suppression activities and assists with prevention programs as assigned. Perform as part of the initial attack crew 

under the direction of the Laborer 2 or Forest Officer. This position may be used as a relief driver operating a 200- or 1000gallon 

engine. 

Communication Technician: will be proactive in establishing efficient and effective communications both on the incident 

and between the incident and headquarters. This person will begin to preplan repeater location(s) that may be needed if 

the incident increases in complexity. 

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Initial Attack IC: will initiate the transition from initial attack to extended attack upon early recognition that the incident 

will not be controlled by initial attack forces. As soon as significant additional forces are needed/in route the Initial Attack 

IC will: Establish an Incident Command Post (ICP)/check-in point to receive, brief, and assign incoming resources. In 

most cases, this will be the IC's vehicle. Establish the line organization and assign overhead personnel. As additional 

forces arrive, assign to divisions. Keep track of all resources that are on scene, in route, and ordered. Utilize form ICS 

201. Develop a suppression plan and communicate it to the line organization. Keep headquarters and the incoming 

replacement IC (if there is one) informed of status of the fire, progress of the suppression forces, additional resources 

needed, weather conditions (especially changes) and special situations such as values threatened. Establish a 

communication plan as per District and Unit operation procedures. Maintain communications at all times. If the incident 

continues to escalate, there may be the need for an Operations Section Chief to directly supervise the suppression efforts. 

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Resources 

QUALIFIED ICS OVERHEAD PERSONNEL POOL 

Air Base Radio Operator (ABRO) 

Standley, Eric DFPA 

Mills, William (T) WO 

Gilpin, Harold (T) DFPA 

Dixon, Kimi (T) SCAS/SH 

Curtis, Nanci Sweet Home 

Sattler, Starr USFS-McKenzie 

Schroeder, David BLM-Eugene 

Area Commander (ACDR) 

Shults, Dan SOA 

Air OPS. Branch Director (AOBD) 

Crowell, Kevin SCAS/SH 

Totey, Mike WO/PHIL 

Tiecke, Clark BLM-Salem 

Kelley, Harry DFPA 

Menk, Dan (T) WL 

Coffel, Mike (T) DFPA 

Swearingen, Karen (T) DFPA 

Swearingen, Scott (T) DOUG 

Anderson, Art USFS-Middle Fork 

Ledgerwood, Doug USFS S.O. 

Swetland, Sam USFS-McKenzie 

Aerial Observer (AOBS) 

Messinger, Jerry SCAS/EL 

Johntson, Ken SCAS/SH 

Hunnicutt, Wayne USFS-Middle Fork 

Weber, Sonja USFS S.O. 

Wilson, Jeff BLM-Eugene 


Rose, Kenny (T) SCAS/EL 

Air Tactical Group Supercisor (ATGS) 



Coffel, Mike DFPA 


Swearingen, Scott DOUG 



Communication Unit Leader (COML) 

Ostrander, Bill SWO 

Whisman, Eric SLM 

Gant, Ryan SLM 

Dwire, Leroy SLM 

Cuevas, Sam BLM-Eugene 

Shelton, Jim (AD) USFS S.O. 

Incident Communication Tech. (COMT) 

VanNortwick, Frank SCAS/EL 

Cuevas, Sam BLM-Eugene 

Kindt, Don USFS S.O. 

Shelton, Jim (AD) USFS S.O. 

Contract Rep 

McMinds, Dan WO/PHIL 

Vaught, Steve SLM 

Crew Boss (CRWB) 

Meehan, Tim SCAS/EL 

Bird, Dennis SCAS/EL 

Dammen, Peter (T) SCAS/EL 

Deegan, John (T) SCAS/EL 

Rose, Ken (T) SCAS/EL 

Bond, Neal SCAS/SH 

Peterson, Brent SCAS/SH 

Patterson, Fred NCAS/SANT 

Dayton, Christopher NCAS/SANT 

Vaughn, Bradley NCAS/SANT 

Richards, Alison WL 

Lynch, Joe WL 

Corliss, Joy WL 

Buch, Ole WL 

Ginn, Robert USFS-Sweet Home 

Grace, Vince USFS-McKenzie 

Hager, Duwayn USFS-Middle Fork 

Halladay, Daren USFS-Middle Fork 

Lantz, Mei Lin M USFS-McKenzie 

Lovato, Joey USFS-Detroit 

Melcher, John USFS-Detroit 

Mercado, Jose USFS-Middle Fork 


Smith, Dennis BLM-Eugene 

Sullivan, Ryan USFS-McKenzie 

Adcock, Mike BLM-Eugene 


Ashlock, Nancy BLM-Eugene 

Beardsley, Bill USFS-McKenzie 

Bertolina, Robert USFS-Detroit 

Bishop, David USFS-McKenzie 

Clark, Robert USFS S.O. 

Crawford, Mike BLM-Eugene 

Dean, Ron BLM-Eugene 

Fleming, Dan USFS-McKenzie 

Flint, Gene USFS-McKenzie 

Gladney, Chuck USFS S.O. 

Green, John (Randy) USFS-Middle Fork 

Hager, Mark USFS-Middle Fork 

Harbick, Randy USFS-McKenzie 

Hayes, Chris USFS-Middle Fork 

Holk, Raymond USFS-Middle Fork 

Huenergardt, Dennis USFS-Sweet Home 


Hutchins, Patrick USFS-McKenzie 

Keable, Steve USFS-McKenzie 

Larson, Larry BLM-Eugene 

Loree, Ken USFS-Sweet Home 

Lunstrum, Kirk USFS-Middle Fork 

Meyers, Eric BLM-Eugene 

Moody, William USFS-Middle Fork 

Moran, Kevin USFS-McKenzie 

Murray, Keith USFS-Sweet Home 

Orbeton, John USFS S.O. 

Poet, John USFS-Middle Fork 

Reed, David BLM-Eugene 


Shank, Doug USFS-Sweet Home 

Sullivan, Dennis USFS-Middle Fork 


Vendrasco, Dean USFS S.O. 

Whitener, Rick USFS-Detroit 

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Dispatcher 

DeLong, Vicki SCAS/SH 

Trefethen, John SCAS/SH 

LeDoux, Nora SCAS/EL 

Smith, Linda 

Johnson, Joanne 

SCAS/EL 

(Ret.) SCAS/EL 

Swehosky, Pat NCAS/SANT 

Culbertson, Gail WO/DAL 

Glenn, Heather WO/TOL 

Runge, Roberta BLM-Salem 

Caliva, Maria BLM-Salem 

Division Supervisor (DIVS) 


Whaley, Jerry SCAS/SH 

Vaughn, Lee (Ret.) SCAS/SH 

Bond, Neal (T) SCAS/SH 

Vetter, Marvin SCAS/EL 


Millam, Bob SCAS/EL 

Wagenblast, Greg SCAS/EL 



Shew, Elmer SCAS/EL 

Pettit, Steve SCAS/EL 

Brog, Alan NCAS/SANT 

Kroon, Mike NCAS/SANT 

Pettinger, Craig NCAS/SANT 

West, Scott NCAS/SANT 

Soward, Tom WL 

Firoved, Douglas WL 

Menk, Dan WL 

Rogers, Rick WL 

Smith, Grant WL 

Parker, Darrell (Ret.) WL 

Villa, Warren BLM-Salem 

Hunter, Marty BLM-Salem 

Caliva, Sam BLM-Salem 



Camm, Todd USFS-Middle Fork 

Forrester, Neal USFS S.O. 




Greenfield, Robert USFS-Detroit 

Harbick, Randy USFS-Mckenzie 



Kintzley, Larry (AD) USFS S.O. 






Dozer Boss (DOZB) 




Rose, Ken SCAS/EL 

Deegan, John (T) SCAS/EL 

Dammen, Peter SCAS/EL 

Menk, Dan WL 

Huenergardt, Dennis USFS-SHRD 

Shank, Doug USFS-SHRD 

Pampush, Andy BLM-Salem 

Rabe, Colin BLM-Salem 

Cargile, Vince BLM-Salem 










Dozer Operator 

Johnston, Ken SCAS/SH 




Support Dispatcher (EDSD) 

Smith, Linda SCAS/EL 

Swehosky, Patricia NCAS/SANT 

Glenn, Heather (T) WO/TOL 

Barry, Sheila USFS S.O. 

Curtis, Nanci USFS-Sweet Home 

Frost, Darrell USFS S.O. 

Fuller, Barry (AD) USFS S.O. 

Huber, Dave BLM-Eugene 

Johnson, Patty BLM-Eugene 

Mattson, Solveig (AD) USFS S.O. 

McCulley, Phil USFS S.O. 

Keen, Penny USFS-Detroit 

Spiro, Dave USFS S.O. 

Youmans, Teri USFS S.O. 

Engine Boss (ENGB) 


Bartlett, Alan USFS-Middle Fork 


Gregory, Ron BLM-Eugene 




Imel, Dan USFS-Detroit 

Larsen, Larry D. USFS-Middle Fork 



Munoz, Gilberto USFS-McKenzie 

Oen, Bradley USFS-McKenzie 


Wickizer, Jason USFS-McKenzie 










Wilkenson, Gary BLM-Eugene 


Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) 



Felling Boss (FELB) 



Pettinger, Craig NCAS/SANT 


Woodward, Christian NCAS/SANT 

Baldwin, Steve BLM-Salem 

Bonney, Dugan BLM-Salem 

Gould, Randy BLM-Salem 

Heckeroth, Kurt BLM-Salem 

Mortensen, Kent BLM-Salem 

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Roberts, Dave BLM-Salem 


Cameron, Michael(AD) USFS S.O. 












Landin, Greg USFS-Middle Fork 



Melcher, John USFS-Detroit 





Raines, Alan USFS-Detroit 







Fire Investigator (FINV) 

Eivers, Regan USFS-Detroit 

Galbraith, Don 

(Frankie) USFS-Detroit 

Fire Investigator Type 1 (FIT1) 

Retherord, Rick WO 

Parker, Darrel (Ret.) WL 

Bonebrake, Jeff SLM 

Barnes, John (Ret.) SCAS/EL 

Fire Investigator Type 2 (FIT2) 




Johnson, Robert WL 

Strobel, Howard NCAS/SANT 

Firing Boss (FIRB) 






Field Observer (FOBS) 


Fowler, Shannon NCAS/SANT 


Johnson, Bob WL 

McCoy, Arthur WL 

Barney, Wayne BLM-Salem 


Gould, Randy BLM-Salem 

Heckeroth, Kurt BLM-Salem 

Herrin, Randall BLM-Salem 

Schreindorfer, Dan BLM-Salem 

Sjoging, Philip BLM-Salem 



Forrester, Neal USFS S.O. 







Ornberg, Eric USFS-Middle Fork 





Finance Section Chief Type 1 (FSC1) 

Smith, Deena (Ret.) WO 

Boro, Sandra (Ret.) SLM 

Welty, Roger SLM 

Finance Section Chief Type 2 (FSC2) 

Lakey, Laura (Ret.) WL 

Swenson, Millie SLM 

Chambers, Toni (T) SLM 

Food Unit Leader (FUDL) 

DeLong, Vicki SCAS/SH 

Hepler, Jeff NCAS/MOL 

Culbertson, Gail WO/DAL 

Payton, Bill SLM 

Liesch, Jim SLM 

Clemmens, Paul WL 

Ryder, Jordan WL 

Caldwell, William BLM-Salem 

Cooper, Franklin BLM-Eugene 

Fritz, James USFS-Middle Fork 

Hovland, Larry S.O. AD 

Jorgenson, Pete USFS-Sweet Home 

Menke, Bill USFS-Middle Fork 

Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL) 

Seward, John SOA 


Hayes, Ian (T) NCAS/SANT 

Hovland, Larry (AD) USFS S.O. 

Wheeler, Keith (AD) USFS S.O. 


Williams, Garst (AD) USFS S.O. 

Helicopter Manager (HCWN fed) 



Coffel, Mike DFPA 

Swearingen, Karen DFPA 

Swearingen, Scott DOUG 







Sexton, Hedley (AD) USFS S.O. 

Wells, Rob (AD) USFS S.O. 


Helibase Manager Type 1 (HEB1) 


Hufstader, Casey ODOT 

Barnett, Andy DFPA 

Messinger, Jerry (T) SCAS/EL 


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Helibase Manager Type 2 (HEB2) 


Haynes, Jon (T) COOS 

Gilpin, Harold (T) DFPA 

Wells, Rob (AD) USFS S.O. 



Helicopter Crew Member (HECM) 




Barry, Sheila USFS S.O. 




Maxwell, Norman BLM-Eugene 

Mcalvage, Rachael USFS-Detroit 

McDevitt, Christy USFS-Detroit 

McMullen, Rick BLM-Eugene 


Otoupalik, Steven USFS-McKenzie 


Scheid, Greg BLM-Eugene 









Interagency Contract Representative 

(IACR) 

Hogan, Mike COOS 

Taylor, David COOS 

Tannehill, Jack DOUG 

Standley, Eric DFPA 

Swearingen, Karen DFPA 

Swehosky, Patricia NCAS/SANT 

Bahn, Richard (T) SOA 

Incident Communications Mgr. (INCM) 


Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1) 

Thornton, Melvin DFPA 

Thorpe, Dan SWO 

Sifford, Dennis DFPA 

Cushman, Ken NCAS 


Dryer, Rick SWO 

Robison, Mike COOS 

Turchetto, Jeff (T) DFPA 









Brog, Alan NCAS/SANT 


Smith, Link WL 

Soward, Tom WL 

Firoved, Doug WL 

Parker, Darrell (Ret.) WL 

West, Carl BLM-Salem 

Tomczyk, Tom BLM-Salem 

Pettinger, Craig (T) NCAS 



Cameron, Michael(AD) USFS S.O. 

Gardner, Dale (AD) USFS S.O. 











Camm, Todd USFS-Middle Fork 





Pettit, Steve SCAS/EL 


Basting, Jim SCAS/SH 

Lemmer, Carl SCAS/SH 


Bond, Neal (T) SCAS/SH 

Kroon, Michael NCAS/SANT 


Woodward, Christian NCAS/SANT 

Menk, Dan WL 

Corliss, Joy WL 


Bartlett, Alan USFS-Middle Fork 









Halladay, Daren USFS-Middle Fork 




Lantz, Mei Lin M USFS-McKenzie 

Larsen, Larry D. USFS-Middle Fork 





Mercado, Jose USFS-Middle Fork 



Munoz, Gilberto USFS-McKenzie 


Reed, Dave BLM-Eugene 









Gregory, Ron BLM-Eugene 


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Wilkenson, Gary BLM-Eugene 

Information Officer Type 1 (IOF1) 

Berglund, Tom (Ret.) SCAS/EL 

Fields, Thomas DFPA 

Ries, Paul SLM 

Mormon, David SLM 

Barsotti, Michael SLM 

Huntington, Douglas BLM-Eugene 


Graham, Marti SLM 

Wilkening, Mark BLM-Eugene 


Smith, Linda (T) SCAS/EL 

Cathcard, Jim (T) 

Christensen, Dan 

SLM 

(Ret.) SLM 

Morrow, Jesse DFPA 

West, Joanne USFS-SHRD 

Brayton, Scott BLM-Salem 

Hogervorst, Trish BLM-Salem 

Norton, Debbie BLM-Salem 

Papen, Chris BLM-Salem 

Cameron, Sheri USFS-Middle Fork 

Kennedy, Kevin USFS S.O. 

Ledgerwood, Jeri USFS-McKenzie 

Rodgers, Patti USFS S.O. 

Huntington, Douglas BLM-Eugene 


Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1) 

Seward, John SOA 

Thorpe, Dan SWO 

Dunaway, Jack WO/TOL 

Bochsler, Bernie SLM 

Gibson, Rick SLM 

Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2) 


Logistics Section Chief Assistant 

Cotugno, Kristin NCAS/MOL 


Ordering Manager (ORDM) 

Cottrell, Christine SOA 

Bahn, Richard SOA 


Swehosky, Patricia (T) NCAS/SANT 

Hauck, Benjamen S.O. AD 

Hawkins, Tami BLM-Eugene 

Kee, Tim USFS-McKenzie 

Martin, Cecila USFS S.O. 

Webb, Della USFS S.O. 



Operations S.C. Type 1 (OSC1) 

Harvey, Rick DFPA 


Thornton, Melvin DFPA 



Operations S.C. Type 2 (OSC2) 

Parker, Darrell WL 

Smith, Grant (T) WL 

Barnett, Andy DFPA 


Walker, Jim Salem 

West, Carl BLM-Salem 


Gardner, Dale (AD) USFS S.O. 



Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) 


Chambers, Toni (T) SLM 

Bell, Monty USFS S.O. 

Planning S.C. Type 1 (PSC1) 

Wolf, Jim (Ret.) SWO 

Young, Jim COOS 

Hogan, Mike COOS 


Planning S.C. Type 2 (PSC2) 

Walker, Jim SLM 



McCulley, Bev USFS-Middle Fork 

Radio Operator (RADO) 


LeDoux, Nora (T) SCAS/EL 


Anderson, Daniella USFS-Detroit 


Freeman, Susie USFS-Middle Fork 

Gnerer, Paul (AD) USFS S.O. 

Hicks, Darla (AD) USFS S.O. 

Lowry, Vicki USFS-Sweet Home 

Monson, Shari USFS S.O. 

Weber, Sonja USFS S.O. 

Wilson, Jeff BLM-Eugene 

Youmans, Teri USFS S.O. 

Abernathy, Laurie USFS S.O. 

Aggen, Loretta (AD) USFS S.O. 

Cuevas, Sam Eugene BLM 

McCulley, Phil USFS S.O. 

Resource Unit Leader (RESL) 

Wilbrect, Scott NCAS/SANT 

Cline, Greg NCAS/SANT 

Degenhart, Dave SLM 

Walker, Jim SLM 

Holloway, Ross SLM 



Knudsen, Susan USFS-Middle Fork 

Moody, Pamela USFS-Middle Fork 


Resource Unit Assistant 

Baldwin, Keith NCAS/MOL 

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Gisler, Fowler NCAS/SANT 

Kroon, Jodi NCAS/SANT 


Clemmens, Paul WL 

Status Check-In Recorder (SCKN) 

Glenn, Heather WO 

Ray, Dominique CFPA 

Johnson, Robert A WL 

McCoy, Arthur WL 

Thornton, Debbie PHIPPS 

Mathews, Kathryn DOUG 

Burns, Patricia (AD) USFS S.O. 

Ellis, Barb USFS S.O. 

Fields, Trena USFS-Detroit 

Knudsen, Susan USFS-Middle Fork 

Miller, Glenn BLM-Eugene 

Mustatia, Rita USFS-McKenzie 

Stein, Rob BLM-Eugene 


Moody, Pamela USFS-Middle Fork 

Situation Unit Leader (SITL) 

Schnee, Mike SLM 

Wolf, Jim (Ret.) SWO 


Herrin, Randall BLM-Salem 





Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1) 

Hogan, Michael COOS 

Soward, Thomas WL 


Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2) 

Villa, Warren BLM-Salem 

Hunter, Marty BLM-Salem 


Smith, Grant WL 




Kintzley, Larry (AD) USFS S.O. 

Supply Unit Leader (SPUL) 


Chetock, Jerry (T) NCAS/SANT 


Fuller, Barry (AD) USFS S.O. 

Martin, Cecila USFS S.O. 


Webb, Della USFS S.O. 


Staging Area Manager (STAM) 

Johnson, Patty BLM-Eugene 

Task Force Leader (TFLD) 

Peterson, Brent SCAS/SH 


Rose, Kenny SCAS/EL 


Woodward, Chris NCAS/SANT 




Lynch, Joe WL 

Hunter, Phil WL 

Corliss, Joy (T) WL 



Mortensen, Kent BLM-Salem 

Tiecke, Clark BLM-Salem 

Tomczyk, Tom BLM-Salem 

Yeiter, Mark BLM-Salem 





























Time Unit Leader (TIME) 

Lakey, Laura (Ret.) WL 

Swnson, Millie SLM 

Welty, Roger SLM 

Morris, Diana SLM 

Smith, Linda (T) SCAS/EL 

Stejskal, Kathleen USFS S.O. 


Wilson, Delfina USFS-Sweet Home 

Time Keeper (TMKP) 


Johnson, Joanne SCAS/EL 

Swehosky, Pat NCAS/SANT 

Dehut, Keith SLM 

Chambers, Toni SLM 

Moretz, Sue SLM 

DeJong, Connie SLM 

Van Damme, Melissa WL 

Wilson, Lupe USFS-SHRD 

Caliva, Maria BLM-Salem 

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FIRE CAMPS 

Upper McKenzie Community Center 

Contact - Donald Lawbach 822-3484 Home 

Caretakers – Kevin & Vickie Eddie 822-3390 

56502 Northbank Rd 

McKenzie Bridge, 97413 

Can sleep 75 / furnish own sleeping bags. 

Facilities: 2 restrooms, no showers. 

The user is responsible for cleaning the Facilities. 

Lowell Grade School 937-8405 (District Office) 

Contact – Debbie Egan, Superintendent 937-2413 Home 

Al Longworth, Maintenance Manager 937-8130 Home 

Can sleep 100 in gym in own sleeping bags. 

Facilities: 6 showers, 6 rest rooms, and laundry facilities in high school. 

Laundromat is available in Dexter. 

Adequate parking is available. 

Oakridge School District 

Contact – John Lehmann, Superintendent 782-2813 District Office 

Dennis Boyd, Maintenance Manager 782-3090 Bus Barn 

517-6125 Dennis Cell 

Walterville and Camp Creek Schools 

Contact – Steve Barrett, Asst. Director of Operations 744-6375 Operations 

726-3218 

Mohawk High/Grade School 933-2817 High School 

Contact - Harold Maier, Superintendent 933-2411 Elementary 

Saginaw Campground 

Mike Brown 968-5639 

Creswell Airport 895-2913 

Corp of Engineers 

Contact - Shelley Humble, Manager 

Administration Office and 24-hr line Lowell 

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Contact: Brian Vonbargen 937-2131 

Cottage Grove Reservoir 

Contact: Tammy Schroeder 942-5631 

Dorena Campground Shop 942-2113 

Grove Christian Service Camp 946-1662 

37028 Shoreview Drive 

Dorena, Oregon 

Showers & bunks 

QUARTZVILLE DRAINAGE 

Sunnyside Park 

Landowner: Linn County Parks Department (258-2105 & 967-3917) 

Location: SW NE Sec 19 T13S R2E 

Description: 

Large area that could easily handle a large camp. Plenty of room for all facilities including a heliport. Can be closed 

to the public for security purposes. Running water and limited showers. There is a service line for electricity and 

should be able to tap the telephone line. The weatherman should be able to set up operations at camp. 

Whitcomb Creek Park 

Landowner: Linn County Parks Department (967-3917) 

Location: SE NE Sec 36 T12S R2E 

Description: 

A large area that could handle a large camp. Lots of room for all facilities including a heliport. Can be closed to the 

public for security purposes. Plenty of shade for day sleeping and some toilet facilities. Would need a mobile phone 

and the weatherman would have to relocate. 

Quartzville Work Center 

Landowner: BLM, Salem (399-5692) 


Description: 

Small area, but could handle a medium sized camp of up to 300 people. There is room for a heliport. Security 

would be difficult, but the site is semi-remote and should give no real problems. We would need a mobile phone 

and the weatherman would have to relocate to a point on Yellowstone Road. 

MIDDLE SANTIAM 

Green Peter Flats 

Landowner: Corps of Engineers (367-5124) 

Location: SE SW Sec 24 T12S R3E 

Description: 

Primitive camp area with no improvements. The area is flat and would accommodate a large camp, including a 

heliport. Security should be no problem. A mobile phone would be needed. 

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SOUTH SANTIAM 

Tomco Mill Site 

Landowner: Mike Horner (367-8329) 


Description: 

Old mill site and adjacent field. Plenty of room for all facilities including a heliport. Security would be a problem 

because of easy access from State Highway 20. No shade for day sleeping. Electricity and telephone available. 

Weatherman should be able to operate from camp. 

Cascadia State Park 

Landowner: State Highway Department (367-6021) 

Location: SW NW Sec 32 T13S R3E 

Description: 

Enough room for facilities including a heliport. Could be closed from the public; good security. Plenty of shade for 

day sleeping, has running water, some toilet facilities and electricity and telephone would be available. 

Weatherman could operate from camp. 

Timber Service Park 

Landowner: Cascade Timber Consulting (367-2111) 

Location: SE Sec 28 T13S R2E 

Description: 

A small park that could accommodate a small camp of about 100 people. Could handle all facilities except a heliport 

which could be located at Menear's Bend about 2 miles away. Electricity and telephone could be made available. 

Plenty of shade for day sleeping. Weatherman would have to relocate nearer the fire area. Security would be a 

problem. 

SHOTGUN CREEK 

BLM Park 

Landowner: Bureau of Land Management (683-6600) 

Location: SW NW Sec 32 T15S R1W 

Description: 

A park with plenty of room for all facilities. The heliport would need to be located approximately one mile away. 

The area can be closed to the public for security purposes. Plenty of shade for day sleeping. Running water and 

some toilet facilities. Electricity and telephone could be made available. The weatherman should be able to operate 

from camp. 

CRABTREE AREA 

Roaring River Park 

Landowner: Linn County Parks Department (258-2105, Linn Co. Parks 967-3917) 

Location: NW SE Sec 7 T11S R1E 

Description: 

Large park with plenty of room for all facilities including heliport. Shade for day sleeping, some toilets, running 

water and electricity. Phone line tap available an security should be no problem. The weatherman should be able 

to operate from fire camp. 

VALLEY AREA 

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Waterloo Park 

Landowner: Linn County Parks Department (259-2319, Linn Co. Parks 967-3917) 

Location: NE SE Sec 28 T12S R1W 

Description: 

Park next to South Santiam River. Large area for a big camp able to handle all facilities. Security could be a 

problem as the park is located in the community of Waterloo. Adequate shade for day sleeping. Some toilets, 

running water, electricity and telephone available. Weatherman should be able to operate from camp area. 

HARTER MOUNTAIN 

Lost Prairie Campground 

Landowner: USFS Sweet Home Ranger District (367-5168) 

Location: NW Sec 34 T13S R6E 

Description: 

Small campground, but with adjacent meadows. Would handle a large camp. Security should be no problem. 

Heliport available. No electricity; would need a mobile phone. The weatherman should be able to operate from 

camp. 

Upper Soda Sand Shed 

Landowner: State Highway Department (367-5320) 

Location: NW SE Sec 26 T13S R4E 

Description: 

Adequate room to the East in a grassy area that would handle a large camp and all facilities including a heliport. 

There is electricity and should be able to tap into the telephone line. Security could be a problem. Weatherman 

should be able to operate from the camp area. 

SCHOOL FACILITIES 

The following schools may be possible fire camp sites. Clearance must be obtained through the school 

superintendent. 

Crawfordsville 

Foster 

Holley 

Sweet Home school District 367-7126 

Larry Horton, Superintendent 

Pat Stineff, Principal-SHHS 367-7281 

Stephen Fletcher, Assist. Principal-SHHS 367-5889 

Steve Emmert, Vice Principal-SHHS 367-6960 

THOMAS CREEK CAMP- SHERIFF'S POSSE 

Landowner: Weyerhaeuser Co. - Call Sheriff's Department (367-3911) 

Location: 6 miles up from Hwy 226 

Description: Good shaded site for a small fire camp. A key is required for entry; it is located at the Sheriff's Office. 

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2006 SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT MOB PLAN AVIATION PLAN 

Aviation Mobilization Management Plan 

Purpose 

This plan was developed to aid the user in discovering the scope of aviation services available on the District. It lists the 

policies, regulations, and procedures to be followed while involved with the program, and aids the user in becoming 

acquainted with the Unit personnel engaged in aviation management and their individual responsibilities. More information 

may be found in the full version of the South Cascade District Aviation Plan located at both the Sweet Home and Eastern 

Lane Unit Offices. 

Introduction 

A. Aircraft are involved in limited aspects of management in the Sweet Home and Eastern Lane Units. The 

primary air-related project is fire detection and suppression, which includes retardant delivery, aerial patrol, 

rappelling, heli-tack, fire line explosives delivery, and smoke jumping. Other project work includes personnel 

transport, timber surveys, and insect and disease surveys. 

Most operations will be over forested, mountainous terrain with elevations from 600 feet MSL (Mean Sea 

level) to 4400 feet MSL. Climatic conditions range from hot, dry summers requiring rapid attack on fires, to 

heavy snowfall accumulations during the winter months. Travel to some locations is limited to aircraft. 

B. Aircraft and their uses include: 

ODF AIRCRAFT- Oregon Department of Forestry has two fixed-wing aircraft based in Salem. They are used 

primarily for personnel transport and reconnaissance. District Forester has the authority to use these planes 

for fire related activities. To use these aircraft for fire related activities, contact the Unit Dispatchers. For 

other uses, contact Salem Air Operations. 

CALL WHEN NEEDED (CWN) AIRCRAFT- Available CWN Aircraft, and pilots are listed on a CWN List annually, 

which is distributed by the Fire Staff Aviation Specialist in Salem (Jim Ziobro 503-945-7508). This list is 

updated several times throughout the operating season. The list includes multiple CWN aircraft in the local 

areas. These aircraft must be approved for use before utilizing them. CWN aircraft includes fixed wing 

aircraft, helicopters, and Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATS). 

USFS AIRCRAFT- These aircraft are under the control of the USFS and can be ordered through the Unit 

Dispatchers, or the Eugene Interagency Dispatch Center. 

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Organization And Responsibility 

Air operations positions on the District and their responsibilities are: 

A. District Forester- Lena Tucker, (541) 726-3588 - is responsible for all District and Unit aviation and fire 

management activities. 

B. Sweet Home Unit Forester- Kevin Crowell, (541) 367-6108 – is responsible for all Sweet Home Unit 

aviation and fire management activities. 

C. Eastern Lane Unit Forester- Greg Wagenblast, (541) 726-3588 – is responsible for all East Lane Unit 

aviation and fire management activities. 

D. Sweet Home Protection Supervisor- Jim Basting, (541) 367-6108 - assists the Sweet Home Unit 

Forester in the supervision of aviation and fire management activities on the Sweet Home Unit. 

E. Sweet Home Protection Supervisor- Vacant, (541) 367-6108 – assists the Sweet Home Unit Forester 

in the supervision of aviation and fire management activities on the Sweet Home Unit. 

F. Eastern Lane Protection Supervisor- Jerry Messinger, (541) 726-3588 - assists the East Lane Unit 

Forester in the supervision of aviation and fire management activities on the East Lane Unit. 

G. Eastern Lane Natural Resource Specialist 1– Peter Dammen, (541) 726-3588 – assists the East 

Lane Unit Protection Unit Supervisor in the supervision of aviation and fire management activities. 

H. Sweet Home Unit Dispatch - (541) 367-6108 - responsibility for ordering and tracking aircraft on the 

Sweet Home Unit and that portion of the Santiam Unit in Linn County. 

I. East Lane Unit Dispatch- (541) 726-3588 – responsibility for ordering and tracking aircraft on the East 

Lane Unit. 

J. South Cascade District Aviation Contact- Kevin Crowell, (541) 367-6108 - is the primary contact for 

questions dealing with aviation on the South Cascade District. 

K. Fire Aviation Specialist- Jim Ziobro, 503-945-7508 - is available to answer all fire aviation questions. 

L. Aerial Observer- Aerial Observers are responsible for detecting, locating and reporting fires. 

Information gathered will be transmitted to the appropriate East Lane or Sweet Home Unit Dispatches 

and then disseminated to pertinent protection personnel. A.O.'s are required to submit a flight plan with 

Dispatch before each flight showing anticipated flight lines over the Unit, and to fill out the Emergency 

Equipment Shift Ticket after each flight. Unit Dispatches will forward a copy to Salem Air Operations. 

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Policy 

All Unit aviation operations will comply with this plan. The authorities for this plan include the Federal Aviation Regulations 

(FAR’s Part 121 Air Carrier, Part 135 Air Taxi Certificate, Part 133 External Loads, Part 137 Aerial Application), ODF Directive 

# 0-4-5-010, and Terms and Agreements for Hiring Aircraft. The following activities, procedures, and services will be 

guided by the stated policy, where detailed explanation is required. In these cases, the appropriate reference is shown. 

A. Pilot Duty Limitations will be adhered to except in cases of an extreme emergency. Under rare 

circumstances a variance may be issued. Get in touch with the Unit Aviation Contact and District Forester as 

well as Fire Staff Aviation Specialist Jim Ziobro (503) 945- 7508 with any questions. 

Flight Time Limitations 

Duty Time Limitations 

Pilot may fly no more than eight (8) hours per day as Pilot In Command while performing fire 

suppression flights: cargo, long line, or bucket work or aerial applications activities. With the addition of 

ferry flight time, first day may not exceed eight (8) hours per day. Dual piloted aircraft can fly ten hours 

total per day (Dual piloted means an aircraft where the pilot and co-pilot can interchange duties as Pilot 

In Command). 

Pilot may fly no more than eight (8) hours per day as Pilot in Command of reconnaissance and personnel 

transport work. 

Pilot may not exceed forty (40) hours of flight time in any seven (7) consecutive days. 

Pilot flying for fire suppression operations or aerial applications activities may not be on duty for more 

than fourteen (14) hours in any twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, and each pilot will have a minimum 

of ten (10) consecutive hours of rest during the twenty-four (24) hour period immediately prior to the 

completion of the duty period. 

Pilots required to fly after 2200 hours or before 0600 hours will be given a minimum of a twelve (12) 

hour rest. 

All pilots must be relieved of duties and given a minimum of two (2) days off in any fourteen (14) day 

period. 

B. Instrument Flight FAR’s will be followed. Instrument flight is not allowed in single-engine aircraft while 

transporting passengers. 

C. Night Flight This is defined as 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes prior to sunrise. Transportation of 

passengers at night in single engine airplanes or helicopters is prohibited. However, pilot may, at their option, 

solo-pilot single engine airplanes or helicopters at night. Night flying will not be permitted to or from airports 

that do not have operational runway lighting system. Minimum acceptable airport lighting system will consist 

of runway boundary and threshold lights. Helicopter night departures from field or project sites will not be 

permitted while the aircraft is under Department control. Departures that terminate at an airport 30 minutes 

or more after sunset will comply with the lighting requirements. 

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D. Low Level Flight No flights are allowed below 500 feet above obstruction level. Operations using a fixed 

wing and helicopters performing water bucket, sling loads, rappel work, retardant drops, or air tactical work 

are exempt from this rule under the Federal Exemption rule. 

E. Transportation of Hazardous Materials All hazardous material, including fire line explosives, will be air 

transported as external loads on rotary wing aircraft, and according to appropriate rules. FAA 49 CFR 172- 

175. ODF does not have a FAA exemption to carry hazardous materials. 

F. Fuel Reserves FAR part 135 will be followed. Daytime flights require a 30-minute fuel reserve. Night flights 

require a 45-minute fuel reserve. 

G. Procedures for requesting Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) Make requests through Unit 

Dispatch. (See ODF Aviation Procedures Manual, TFR Section, or Section VI, Airspace Coordination, and 

Request for Avoidance of Disaster Area form.)` 

H. ODF Employees not employed as pilots, but operating as Pilot-in Command in official travel 

status Personnel in this category will possess a current valid FAA Private Pilot’s Certificate and Class III 

Medical Certificate. Pilots must be listed on the ODF Aircraft Available List. 

I. Flight Hazard Map This will be maintained and kept at the respective Unit offices and Unit Dispatch 

Centers. Requests will be made annually for information to update map. 

J. Pilot Briefing A pilot briefing will be given to all pilots. It will cover the items appropriate to the mission. 

(See ODF Aviation Procedures Manual, Policy and Procedures Section, ODF Operational Procedures 

Memorandum 01-1, 1 September 2001, or Safety Section.) 

K. ODF Personnel traveling on any helicopter or fixed wing aircraft while on official duty or performing 

official duties should first contact their supervisor for approval then the Unit Dispatch to inform them of the 

reason for the flight, aircraft being used, and possible need for flight following. 

L. Helicopters or Fixed Wing Aircraft may carry such non-employees as cooperators of local 

government, companies, civic groups, media participants in rescue or emergency missions, etc., but only after 

approval by the District Forester or designee. Such persons flying in rotor wing aircraft will comply with ODF 

PPE requirements. 

M. Personal Protective Gear required for Rotary Aircraft passengers PPE will include as a minimum: 

hardhat/w chin strap, ear protection, Nomex fire shirt, Nomex pants, Nomex or leather gloves and leather 

boots. The person riding front seat will wear a flight helmet with communications to pilot. 

N. Communications will be established between all aircraft and Unit Dispatch (or a designee), prior to 

any flying. Unit Dispatch and Incident IC will coordinate frequencies. Most aircraft use some identifying 

feature when communicating on the radio, example: “Lead 66, Tanker 61, Jumper 78Z, etc. Listed below are 

the standard terms to be used: 

Air Tankers - Tanker #_____ 

Helicopters - Helicopter #_____ 

Lead Plane - Lead #_____ 

Helitankers - Helitanker #______ 

Fire Recon - Air Recon #____ 

Air Tactical Group Supervisor (in an aircraft) - Air Attack #_____ 

Point to Point and other special projects need to identify the aircraft Make, Model and N number 

example: Cessna 180 N2359E. 

O. Helicopters or fixed wing aircraft will not carry unauthorized personnel at any time. 

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P. Communications will be established between all Unit controlled aircraft and the Unit Dispatcher or a 

designated location prior to any flying and prior to entering the 7-mile radius of an incident. 

Frequencies will be designated by the Unit Dispatcher or Unit Aviation Contact. (See Communication 

Section of the ODF Aviation Proceedures Manual, Interagency Frequency Guide, for local ODF 

Interagency Frequencies.) 

Dispatching And Controlling Flights 

A. Ordering and Dispatching Flights All official (fire related) flights originating on the Unit and all flights by ODF 

personnel on ODF owned, contract, or rental aircraft will be ordered through the Unit Dispatcher. For other (nonfire 

related) general activities order by using the approved Call When Needed (CWN) List. All requests or ordering 

of flights will have the Unit Forester's approval. 

B. Filing and Maintaining Flight Plans Pilots flying point to point off-Unit, or without an ODF radio on board, will 

file a FAA flight plan. On other flights, the flight route should be coordinated with the Unit Dispatcher. All flights 

over the District/Unit or on a District/Unit mission will maintain radio contact on a pre-designated frequency. The 

aircraft position will be reported to Dispatch every 15 minutes or when a significant change in direction occurs. If 

radio contact is lost, the flight must be terminated as soon as possible and a report made to Unit Dispatch. 

C. Control and Tracking of Flights When aircraft position is reported by Unit flights, the Dispatcher will record all 

information, including the time, aircraft tail number, location (by Latitude/Longitude or landmark, and direction of 

travel. At the termination of these flights, notification will be made with Dispatch to close the flight plan. 

Airspace C ordination 

Prior to entering an active incident airspace, aircraft must coordinate with the IC, Air Attack, Air Operations Director or 

Dispatch, and communicate with other local aircraft. Any violation of this is considered an aircraft incident and will require 

an incident/accident report to be filed within 72 hrs, with Jim Ziobro, Fire Aviation Specialist, at (503)945-7508. 

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR’s) A TFR should be considered any time there are one of the following: 

Three or more aircraft operating over an incident or 

Multiple incidents within close proximity to each other. 

Extended air tanker operations. 

Length of the operation will last for four or more hours. 

Congested areas involved (e.g. Airports). 

Potential for sightseer or media aircraft exists. 

Extended operations within Military Training Routes ( MTR’s). 

Extended operations within a Special Use Area (SUA’s). 

It is the responsibility of the District Managers, Air Tactical Group Supervisor and/or the Air Operations Director to 

coordinate with Unit Dispatch to determine when the TFR should be put into effect. TFR’s will be requested through the 

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local Inter-Agency Dispatch Center or Salem Coordination Center (SCC), Aircraft Desk 503-945-7388 or 503-945-7455. 

Requests are required to be put on an aircraft resource order as an “A TFR” request (If you have aircraft on the incident, 

an aircraft resource order should already be started). In addition, a “Request for Avoidance of Disaster Area” and a 

“Interagency Request for Temporary Flight Restriction” form should be completed prior to calling the SCC or your local 

Inter-agency Dispatch Center. The Seattle Center (206-351-3520) has requested that all TFRs come through NWCC via 

SCC or an Inter-Agency Dispatch Center. (See ODF Aviation Procedures Manual TFR Section for appropriate contacts). 

NOTE: Keep in mind that TFR’s take some time before they are “officially” in place; they are not an immediate requestand-activate 

action. 

Use the ODF Aviation Reference Manual or Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide as references for detailed information 

regarding TFR’s and airspace coordination in general. 

Preseason contact with your local Tower (e.g. (LOCATION), etc.) and/or Flight Service Station (FSS) regarding flight 

restrictions and air space coordination is advisable. This should be done by Unit Dispatch. 

Remember to cancel your TFR as soon as safely possible. Document the Date, Time, and the Individual’s name at the 

Seattle Center who takes the cancellation information from you. 

Overdue Aircraft 

If an aircraft working on the District fails to report after 15 minutes, as described in Section V, B & C, Dispatch will attempt 

to call the aircraft. The attempts will be continued for another 15 minutes. During this time, contact will be made with the 

local airport(s) and a request made that they attempt to make contact on Victor frequencies commonly used by aircraft. 

Information will be gathered from ground stations in the vicinity of the last report, along the expected flight path or from 

other aircraft operation over the District. If no response is received during this 15-minute period, the aircraft will be 

classified as “Overdue,” and the Aviation Mishap Response Guide and Checklist will be implemented. Located in each 

Dispatch location also (See Safety Section of ODF Aviation Procedures Manual) 

Search And Rescue Operations 

A. Responsibility for Initiating Searches for ODF controlled aircraft rests with the District Forester, Unit 

Dispatcher, or District Aviation Contact. 

B. Procedure Any ODF employee who knows or suspects an aircraft is down should notify Unit Dispatch. 

Dispatch will notify the District Forester, Unit Forester, and Unit Aviation Contact. If the aircraft is not on an 

ODF mission, Dispatch or Unit will notify the proper emergency personnel via 9-1-1. If it is an ODF aircraft, 

Dispatch will follow the Aviation Mishap Response Guide and Checklist located in each dispatch locations. 

Action at the scene of the accident will follow the instructions given in the Guide for Witnesses of Aircraft 

Accidents. (See Safety Section of ODF Aviation Procedures Manual) 

C. While appropriate agencies are being notified, the Dispatcher will initiate a ground search using Unit 

personnel. The search will start at the last know radio check point and continue in the direction the aircraft 

was traveling. The Dispatcher will also contact logger radio nets, and ask for assistance. 

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Management Guidelines 

The following major facilities and activities will be managed as described: 

A. Fire Detection Flights All flights will be ordered through Unit Dispatch. Be sure to designate exact areas to 

be flown. (A TENTATIVE FLIGHT PLAN MAP SHOULD BE PART OF THIS UNIT AVIATION PLAN.) 

B. Insect Detection and Other Reconnaissance Flights Insect and disease flights are generally done by 

Salem personnel. While over the Unit, they will adhere to the radio check-in requirements described in 

Section V, part B&C. 

C. Transportation of Personnel and Cargo All flights will be ordered through Unit Dispatch for fire activities. 

All other general flights can be ordered through Salem Air Operations when using ODF owned aircraft or 

placed by using the Available CNW Aircraft Listing. (See Aircraft Section, ODF Aviation Procedures Manual) At 

the time of ordering, the person requesting the flight will indicate the code (PCA and Index) to which the flight 

will be charged. 

D. Large Air Tankers Orders for retardant will be placed with Unit Dispatch. A Resource Order will be 

prepared and relayed to the air tanker base via the Salem Fire Operations Center for ODF Air Tankers or 

Eugene Interagency Dispatch Center for Federal Air tankers. The Unit Dispatch will receive an ETA and call 

sign for the Lead Plane and Air Tanker. The Dispatcher will confirm ground contact name and radio 

frequency, both air to ground and air to air with the Salem Fire Operations Center (ODF Air Tankers) or 

Eugene Interagency Dispatch Center (Federal Air Tankers). This information will be relayed to the IC. 

E. Rappellers Requests for rappellers will be placed with Unit Dispatch, then ordered through the Eugene 

Interagency Dispatch Center. The Unit Dispatch will receive an ETA and call sign for the helicopter. 

F. Smoke Jumpers Requests for smoke jumpers will be placed with Unit Dispatch, then ordered through the 

Eugene Interagency Dispatch Center. The Unit Dispatch will receive an ETA for the jump aircraft. 

G. Paracargo All Paracargo orders will be placed by Unit Dispatch. 

H. Lead Plane and Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) Large air tanker pilots are initial attack rated. 

However, in the interest of safety, a lead plane will be ordered in all situations involving air-tankers. An Air 

Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) is also required, as part of the operation, any time there are three or more 

aircraft operating over an incident, as per ODF Directive # 0-4-5-010, page 7, Section I. -1. Ordering of 

qualified personnel will be through Unit Dispatch. 

I. Infra-Red Mapping and Detection These flights will be ordered through Unit Dispatch. 

J. Single Engine Air Tankers (SEAT) Orders for SEAT will be placed with Unit Dispatch. 

K. Helicopter Operations Orders for helicopters will go through Unit Dispatch. Restricted category helicopters 

must have a trained aviation person involved in the operation. The District Forester will identify this person. 

ODF personnel are not allowed to fly in “Restricted” Category Aircraft. 

1. Safety Equipment for crew, pilot, and passengers will be in accordance with ODF Directive. Pilot and 

front seat occupant will wear flight helmets with communication capabilities. All riders will wear the full 

compliment of protective equipment including Nomex clothing, boots, gloves, and hard hat with 

chinstrap. 

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Special Projects 

2. Load Calculation All flights will be within the limits shown on the helicopter load calculation form, (See 

Forms Section, ODF Aviation Procedures Manual, Form 21 a-b, & 2, FS5700-17, or OAS-67. Also located 

in the ICS Form Section a-25), prepared by the pilot and/or qualified individual. One will be completed 

each day, and revised if weather conditions or payloads change. 

3. External Loads Only a FAR Part 133 pilot approved for sling work will fly all external loads. A qualified 

individual will make all hookups. Hover hookups will be limited to specially trained individuals. 

4. Use of Cooperator Aircraft These aircraft may only be used if they conform to ODF standards. The 

operator must have a rental agreement and proper insurance on file with the Staff Fire Aviation 

Specialist. Contact the Unit Dispatcher or Unit Aviation Contact before use. 

5. Initial Attack Transportation and Support A qualified individual will accompany all initial attack 

flights of personnel to fires (this may be the Pilot-in-Command). On support flights, a qualified individual 

need not ride, but must be at the departure end to handle the load calculation. A qualified person at the 

unloading end is recommended. 

6. Search and Rescue See ODF Aviation Reference Manual, Search and Rescue Operations. 

7. Infra-Red Scanning This order will be placed with the Unit Dispatcher. 

8. General Project Work The same requirements will be in effect as when performing fire work except 

as previously stated. When a helicopter is sent to conduct administrative passenger flights, qualified 

personnel will be sent to accompany the flight if loading/unloading of untrained personnel is to be done. 

9. Fuel Storage and Handling Contact the District Aviation Contact for details. 

10. Winter Operations must be approved by the District Forester or designee. 

11. Wind Indicators will be provided at all helibases. 

12. Fire Extinguisher will be 20 pound dry chemical type, at all helibases. 

13. Pilots will not leave helicopter until ship is shut down and rotors have stopped turning. 

Examples of projects that may require an aviation section in the project plan providing for a safe operation: 

a. Aerial Ignition - Prescribed and Wildland Fire 

b. Aerial Survey for Insect and Disease 

c. Aerial Timber Surveys 

d. Forest Practice surveys 

If any project in these categories is planned, the responsible individual will prepare a plan. The plan need be no more 

complex than necessary to execute the job and ensure a safe operation. The District Aviation Contact can assist with the 

development of the plan. 

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C ordination 

Off - District 

1. Dispatching of any contract aircraft off-District to fires will be by the Unit Dispatch after consulting with the 

District Forester. The pilot will be responsible for recording flight time. 

2. Payments will be based on information recorded on the Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, Form 629-1-2-2- 

604, prepared daily by the helicopter pilot, Air Operations Director or representative, or Dispatch. Completed 

forms will be forwarded to the local Office for payment. 

Records And Reports 

A. Accident and Incident Reporting The reporting of aircraft incidents and accidents is extremely important. 

Incidents and accidents are described as follows: 

B. Aircraft Incident Any occurrence (other than an accident) associated with the operation of an aircraft 

which, affects, or could affect the safety of operations. Included are all unsafe conditions, unsafe equipment, 

unsafe actions and near misses or close calls. 

C. Aircraft Accident Any occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the 

time any person boards an aircraft with the intention of flight and all such persons have disembarked, in 

which any person suffers serious injury or death, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage. Again, 

reporting of aircraft accidents can be helpful in preventing future mishaps. 

1. Accidents and incidents involving aircraft will be communicated immediately to the District Forester, 

usually through Dispatch. The District Forester or designee will assure that appropriate action is taken. 

The District Aviation Contact will assist in this process. 

2. Accidents and incidents will be reported on the ODF Initial Report Form, or NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft 

Incident Report No. 3147-0001. (See the Safety Section in the ODF Aviation Procedures Manual) The 

report needs to be reviewed by the District Forester prior to sending it to the ODF Fire Aviation Specialist. 

Verbal notification should be done immediately. Copies of these forms need to be sent to the ODF Fire 

Aviation Specialist (Jim Ziobro, Salem) and to the District Aviation Specialist within 72 hours. 

D. Flight Plans When pilots file a flight plan with Unit Dispatch, a record will be kept in the Dispatcher’s Log. 

E. Daily Flight Records The Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket form 629-1-2-2-604 will be used to record all 

flights, including commercial airline flights. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION REFER TO THE ODF FIRE AVIATION REFERENCE MANUAL. 

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Aviation Questions & Answers 

The purpose of this information is to answer some basic questions about what aircraft and pilots Department employees 

can use to accomplish an assigned task. This will be accomplished in a question and answer format. 

Question: Can I as an employee fly with any pilot or aircraft of my choice? 

Answer: No. The pilot and the aircraft must be on the Departments “Available” Pilot and Aircraft listing that is compiled by 

the Staff Fire Aviation Specialist, and published by Salem Fire Operations, or must be a carded pilot and aircraft by either 

the USFS or by the Department of the Interior, Office of Aircraft Services (OAS). The pilot and aircraft must hold a FAA 

FAR part 135 Certification. If possible, Federally carded aircraft should have rental agreements on file with ODF for billing 

purposes. 

Question: Can I as an employee fly with another agency in an aircraft that they hire? 

Answer: Only if the pilot and aircraft are listed on the Departments “Available” Pilot and Aircraft listing. Or the aircraft and 

pilot are carded with the USFS, or with the Department of the Interior by the Office of Aircraft Services (OAS). 

Question: If I need to fly with a pilot or the aircraft that is not on the Departments “Available” Pilot and Aircraft listing, or is 

not carded by a Federal Agency, how do I go about getting them on the Department’s “Available” listing? 

Answer: This process needs to be done in advance of your day you want to take the flight. You need to refer to the 

Administrative Manual, Book 4, under Air Operations “B", pages E-1 through E-12, and the forms “Terms of Agreement for 

Hiring Pilots and Aircraft” on pages E-12 through E-18. Or the information can be also found in the Departments Directive 

0-4-010. A proof of insurance with ODF named as an also insured must be on file with Staff Fire Aviation Specialist in 

Salem 

The pilot needs to fill out the appropriate forms for the pilot information, and for either fixed wing (airplane) or helicopter 

which ever is going to be used for the mission. That information needs to be FAXED to Jim Ziobro, Staff Fire Aviation 

Specialist, at (503) 945-7454 for review or in a pinch you can get a hold of either of the (3) Air Operations Branch Directors 

Kevin Crowell (541) 367-6108, Paul Halliday (541) 296- 4626, or Mike Totey (541) 929-3266) for their review. The 

information will be conveyed back to you on whether the aircraft and pilot are authorized or more information is needed. 

Question: As an employee what are my responsibilities for pre-flight, during flight, and post flight? 

Answer: 

Pre-flight, check to make sure the pilot and the aircraft are either on the Departments Available Aircraft and Pilots List or a 

carded pilot and aircraft. Make sure that either a flight plan has been filed or that flight following is in place. Make sure the 

pilot is briefed on what needs to be accomplished on the flight. Receive a briefing from the pilot on emergency procedures, 

entering and exiting the aircraft, and location of key items i.e.: first aid kits, fire extinguisher, survival kit, and ELT 

(Emergency Locating Transmitter). 

In flight, wear appropriate personal protective clothing, (fixed wing) normal attire is acceptable, (helicopters) either Nomex 

flight suite or District approved fire clothing, leather or Nomex gloves, leather boots, and if riding in front seat aviation 

helmet with communications is required. Be attentive to hazards and make them known to the pilot. If you as the 

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passenger feel that pilot is performing in an unsafe manner bring to the attention of the pilot. Keep loose articles secured 

and to a minimum inside the cockpit. If flight following procedures are used, assure that either you or the pilot checks in at 

least every 15 minutes. 

Post flight, make sure you fill out a Department “ Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket” form 629-1-2-2-604. Make sure all 

information is correct and you receive the pilot's signature. One copy is to be given to the Unit for billing purposes and the 

other copy sent to Salem Air Operations. 

Question: What are ODF's responsibilities when operating aircraft on USFS land? 

Answer: Use of aircraft not Federally “carded” on federal lands - Summary 

1. The federal government cannot and will not use or pay for non-carded aircraft on federal lands when the federal 

government is the “operator”. 

2. All helicopters must meet IHOG (Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide) specifications when used by the 

federal government on the lands they protect. 

3. ODF has the right to use non-carded aircraft on federal land as long as the fire is a threat to lands protected by 

ODF, command and control is maintained by ODF and the interagency aviation operations are safely integrated. 

Federal passengers cannot ride in non-card aircraft. 

4. Initial attack aircraft may be non-carded when dispatched under reciprocal operating plan as outlined in the 

ODF/USFS parent agreement. Federal passengers cannot ride in non-carded aircraft. 

5. On a federal fire, not threatening ODF protected land that is managed by ODF per federal request all aviation 

activities must be managed according to federal agency standards. Fireline agreements will be used where 

necessary to deal with threatened lands protected by ODF. 

6. Oplan Smokey - it is acceptable to use National Guard aviation resources on both state and federal protected 

lands as long as all provisions of Oplan Smokey, Military Use Handbook and ODF Incident Mobilization Plan are 

adhered to relating to use of these aircraft. 

For more information concerning this subject contact the District Aviation Contact, or Jim Ziobro, Salem Fire Aviation 

Specialist, at (503) 945-7508. 

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2006 SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT MOB PLAN REPORTING TO AREA OFFICE 

Reporting Fires To The Area Office 

Fires to be reported to the Area Office are: 

1. Any fire involving a fatality, serious injury, or a major vehicle accident, threat or danger to a structure, or 

evacuations. 

2. Any fire involving a logging operation, except slash burns. 

3. Any fire believed to be arson caused. 

4. Any fire having serious control problems. Generally, this will mean fires of five acres or more. This includes 

escaped slash burns. 

5. Multiple fire situations where a majority of the district's fire suppression resources have been depleted. 

6. Any fire, that has the potential to cause conflict with another protection agency, political subdivision or 

special interest group. 

Information needed is shown on the form located on the following page. If calling in person is not an option, fax or 

send an email message. 

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AREA FIRE REPORT FORM 

DATE : TIME: INFO. SOURCE: ______________ 

LOCATION (Landmark): ________________________________________________________________________ 

LOCATION (Legal): DISTRICT: 

FIRE #: FIRE NAME: ______ SIZE: _________________________ 

CAUSE: ____________ 

STATUS OF FIRE: ___________________ 

ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL: ___________________________________________ 

___________________________________________ 

LANDOWNERS/OPERATORS INVOLVED: ___________________________________________ 

RESOURCES: 

ON FIRE: _____________________________ _______ 

_______________________ 

_______________________ 

__________________ _ 

DISPATCHED: ___________________ _ 

________________________ 

__________________________ __ 

OTHER INFORMATION: ____ _______________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

_______________________________________________________ _____________ _ 

___________________________________________ 

________________________ 

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2 06 SOUTHERN OREGON AREA DUTY ROSTER 

SOA OFFICE: 541-440-3412 ALL DAYTIME OFFICE HOURS 

FAX: 541-440-3419 

Chris Cottrell Exec. Support Spec. 541-496-3358 Home 

541-580-7478 Cell/Pager 

Dave Lorenz Assistant Area Director 541-673-4150 Home 

541-580-7480 Cell/Pager 

Dan Shults Area Director 541-726-4192 Home 

541-580-7479 Cell/Pager 

Kathy Mathews Office Spec. 1 541-584-2301 Home 

541-580-7487 Cell/Pager 

Text Messaging for Cell/Pagers: http://sms.edgewireless.com 

Duty officer schedule is for night and weekend duty only. Call SOA office during weekdays. 

Date Duty Officer 

May 2 - 8 Dave Lorenz 

May 9 - 15 Chris Cottrell 

May 16 - 22 Kathy Mathews 

May 23 - May 29 Dave Lorenz 

May 30 - June 5 Chris Cottrell 

June 6 - 12 Kathy Mathews 

June 13 - 19 Chris Cottrell 

June 20 - 26 Kathy Mathews 

June 27 - July 3 Dave Lorenz 

July 4 - 10 Kathy Mathews 

July 11 - 17 Chris Cottrell 

July 18 - 24 Dave Lorenz 

July 25 - 31 Kathy Mathews 

August 1 - 7 Dave Lorenz 

August 8 - 14 Chris Cottrell 

August 15 - 21 Kathy Mathews 

August 22 - 28 Chris Cottrell 

August 29 - September 4 Kathy Mathews 

September 5 - 11 Dave Lorenz 

September 12 - 18 Chris Cottrell 

September 19 - 25 Dave Lorenz 

September 26 - October 2 Kathy Mathews 

October 3 - 9 Chris Cottrell 

October 10 - 16 Kathy Mathews 

October 17 - 23 Chris Cottrell 

October 24 - October 30 Chris Cottrell 

October 31 - November 6 Kathy Mathews 

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AREA PROJECT FIRE OPERATIONS 

Project Fire Operations 

Whenever a District within the SOA has a fire situation which, in the judgement of the District Forester, requires expanded fire 

management and mobilization the following conditions and procedures will apply: 

The need for move-up, supplemental overhead, Area Fire Team or State Fire Team utilization will be determined by the Area 

Director in consultation with the District Forester. 

Move-up resources, supplemental overhead, and Area or State Fire Team will be ordered in accordance with instructions under 

Ordering of Personnel and Equipment Policy (see page 73.) 

The Incident Commander shall work directly for the appropriate District Forester. 

Move-up, supplemental overhead and fire team operations will be guided by the ODF Fire Mobilization Plan and respective 

District Mobilization Plan or Fire Operations Plan. 

The District involved will have the total responsibility for all functions pertaining to the fire with assistance as needed from the 

Area Office. 

The SOA Assistant to the Area Director will serve as Area Liaison on all fire team operations. 

Move-up Support 

The district receiving move-up resources and supplemental overhead will provide all subsistence for the resources sent and 

provide for repair of any damage to equipment that occurs while on the fire. 

Checklist for Receiving a Fire Team 

For more information — see appendix D of the State Fire Operations Plan. 

Information & Intelligence 

— Fire name and ODF charge code. 

— Four (4) copies of District Fire Operations plan. 

— Two (2) sets of topographic maps. 

— Twenty-five (25) copies of Unit fireman's map. 

— High-elevation photography. 

— Low-elevation photography. 

— Weather information and forecasts (include local patterns/phenomena.) 

— Initial fire behavior and scouting report. 

Logistics 

— Resources on fire and committed to fire. 

— Resources on order and ETA's. 

— Communications system considerations and needs. 

— Transportation system considerations and needs. 

— Local resources available and method to obtain them. 

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District Considerations 

District Objectives and Priorities 

1. Local District’s fire policy. 

2. Tactical, consideration. 

3. Equipment, or resource constraints. 

4. Resource and Improvements Values at risk. 

Key Landowners and Cooperators involved 

1. Representatives. 

2. Agreements. 

3. Special needs or constraints. 

Legal Considerations 

1. Slash liability. 

2. Landowner liability. 

3. Responsible party liability. 

4. Agreement requirements. 

Fiscal Considerations 

1. Fiscal limitations. 

2. FEMA considerations. 

Political Considerations 

AREA POLICIES ON ORDERING PERSONNEL & EQUIPMENT 

The following policies will apply to the situations described unless modified as appropriate to specific circumstances by the 

Area Director in consultation with District Foresters: 

Generally 

The Area Office will be kept informed of all orders for firefighting personnel and equipment and releases of resources 

when they are cleared for demobilization. An Area Duty Officer will be designated for all non-business hours during those 

months when resource requests are likely. A duty roster is included in this plan. 

Estimates of the time of arrival (ETAs) at the incident and at home stations will be made and confirmed upon arrival to ensure 

continuous safety and accounting for all resources. 

All requests for firefighting resources will be recorded, processed, and exchanged using the standard ICS Resource Order Form 

and standard ICS procedures. All Resource Order Forms will show the ODF vehicle number of the resource dispatched. Copies 

of Resource Order Forms will be transmitted between the districts and the Area Office as a means of keeping all parties 

informed of resource dispatches and returns. 

When adjacent districts have move-up or initial attack assistance agreements, requests and movement of personnel and 

equipment between them may be done directly by the coordinating districts. The receiving district must notify the Area Office 

Duty Officer of the resources obtained. 

When districts within the Area have needs for personnel and equipment that probably can be filled within the Area, requests 

may be made either through the Area Office or directly to another district (including South Fork Camp) within the Area. 

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District Foresters should consider whether they know the best source of needed resources or whether the Area Office could save 

them time by locating available resources. 

When requests for personnel and equipment come from outside the Area, usually through Salem’s Fire Operations 

Center, they will be processed through the Area Office. This includes orders for individual resources and complete 

incident management teams (fire teams). The Area Office will manage all contact with the Fire Operations Center. 

The Area Office and Salem’s Fire Operations Center will keep each other informed of all resource dispatches and 

demobilizations. 

ORDERING SOUTH FORK CREWS 

Crew Orders During Business Hours: 

ODF personnel are on duty at camp Monday through Thursday, 0600 to 1630. If a crew is working in a district, the district may 

dispatch them directly to an incident within the district. The Crew Coordinator and the district will notify South Fork Camp of 

the fire location and fire number. South Fork Camp will notify the Area Office or Area Duty Officer. 

If no crews are working on the district, crew orders should be requested directly from the South Fork Camp Manager or South 

Fork Duty Officer. South Fork Camp will notify the Area Office or Area Duty Officer. 

Crew Orders After Business Hours: 

Crew orders should be requested directly from the South Fork Duty Officer or the South Fork Camp Manager. South Fork 

Camp will notify the Area Office or Area Duty Officer. 

In the event that the South Fork Camp Manager or the South Fork Duty Officer can not be reached, phone/page South Fork 

personnel in the following order: 

Home Pager 

1. Mark Taylor 842-2422 940-6455 

2. Gordon Dana 357-3435 920-5607 

3. Chuck Anderson 640-2889 920-5673 

Additional Considerations for Ordering Crews within NWOA: 

Equipment: 

1. Each crew will be equipped with fire hand tools, fire shirts and pants, leather gloves, eye protection, fire shelters, 

headlamps with batteries, hard hats, portable radios and two power saws. Each crewmember will have two onequart 

canteens of water. Districts should be prepared to replace consumable items such as batteries during shifts 

on fires. 

Travel Time and Shift Length: 

Travel times to fires in excess of two hours combined with twelve-hour shifts on the line create a total shift length of eighteen 

hours for crew supervisors. For multiple shift fires with significant travel times, fire camps should be considered. 

Meals: 

1. If crews are dispatched from Camp prior to staff leaving at the end of their regular shift, meals will need to be provided for 

staff per the SEIU CBA. The crews will be dispatched from camp with one lunch each for inmates. This lunch can end up 

being their dinner meal, so mid-shift meals should be provided to the employees and crews as appropriate. These meals will 

ensure safe and effective crew operations. 

When crews are dispatched directly from the field or are out after regular hours, the district will need to provide meals if the 

crew cannot be released and back in camp by 1800, 2400, 0600, or 1200 hours. 

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SOUTH FORK AND DISTRICT PROCEDURES FOR AN INMATE ESCAPE 

Crew Coordinators 

1. Report the incident of a missing or possible escaped inmate immediately to the Corrections South Fork Control Center. 

2. Immediately after notifying South Fork, notify the District about where the escape took place, other pertinent information 

and the following information about the inmate: 

— Name 

— Description of Clothing 

— Inmate ID Number 

— Physical Description 

3. If requested, assist the District by providing as much additional detail as possible. 

4. After reporting the escape, continue to search the area for a reasonable amount of time to make sure the inmate is not down 

(injured) or lost. Then return to camp unless otherwise directed. 

5. Follow any additional instructions that may be given by the Corrections Camp Commander or supervisor. 

6. Complete a written report for Corrections detailing the escape. 

Districts 

Contact South Fork camp to confirm that the Department of Corrections has notified local law enforcement. The Control Center 

phone number is 503-842-2811. 

Notify education staff in the field and office. 

Notify district staff. 

Districts have the option of notifying local residents. 

NORTHWEST OREGON AREA OFFICE 

Area Staff Name Phone Phone Pager 

Area Director Mike Bordelon 359-7430 873-8915 237-0522 

Assistant to Area Director Mike Cafferetta 359-7428 357-9123 

Area Administration Jill Bradford 359-7426 992-8268 940-8384 

Geotechnical Specialist Dave Michael 359-7448 357-0238 

Construction Project Manager Frank Evans 359-7472 Unlisted 

Northwest Oregon Area Office 

801 Gales Creek Road, Forest Grove, OR 97116 

Cell Phones: Mike 503-708-8404; Jill 503-807-4973; 

FAX: 503-359-9514 

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SOUTH FORK CAMP 

Camp Staff 

Camp Manager Gordon Dana 706-2408 Cell 357-3435 920-5607 & 815-4200 

Asst. Camp Manager Chuck Anderson 801-0142 Cell 640-2889 920-5673 & 815-4205 

Asst. Camp Manager Mark Taylor 801-0141 Cell 842-2422 940-6455 & 815-4206 

Office Coordinator Karen Burge 842-2315 

General Maint. Mechanic Tony Grier 920-4078 & 815-9031 

Inmate Crew Coordinators: Kevin Armstrong Unlisted 

Jesse Backman Unlisted 

Jeff Brown Unlisted 

Sam Deuel Unlisted 

Wayne Gross Unlisted 

Chad Calderwood Unlisted 

Will Jones Unlisted 

Dave Luttrell Unlisted 

Mike MacLeod Unlisted 

Ken Purdy Unlisted 

Patrick Quiner Unlisted 

James Thompson Unlisted 

Scott Vessey Unlisted 

Vernon Walker Unlisted 

Brad Middaugh Unlisted 

South Fork Camp 

48300 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR 97141 - 842-7213 & FAX: 842-6572 

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2006 SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT MOB PLAN DIRECTORY 

U.S. FOREST SERVICE 

Directory 

Willamette National Forest (541) 225-6300 

Dispatch **24 Hour Fire Line** 225-6400 

Doug Ledgerwood, FMO 225-6411 Work 689-6668 Home 

968-7381 Cell 

Dean Vendrasco, Fire Staff 225-6402 Work 342-4279 Home 

Phil McCully, Center Manager 225-6404 Work 782-2049 Home 

Terry Youmans, Asst. Center Manager 225-6400 Home 

Vacant , Asst. Center Manager 

Sheila Berry, Asst. Center Manager 225-6400 Work 

Sweet Home Ranger District (541) 367-5168 

Mike Rassbach, District Ranger 367-9201 Home 

Robert Bertolina, FMO (503) 854-4201 Office 

Jerry VanDyne, AFMO (503) 854-4201 Office 

Nanci Curtis, AFMO (541) 367-9204 Office 

(541) 401-1797 Cell 

McKenzie River Ranger District (541) 822-3381 

Mary Allison, District Ranger 822-7200 Office 

Sam Swetland, FMO 822-3819 Home 

Vince Grace, AFMO 822-7243 

Randy Harbick, AFMO 822-7241 

Mei Lin Lantz, AFMO 822-7250 

Detroit Ranger District (503) 854-3366 

Robert Bertolina, FMO 854-4201 Office 

Joey Lovato, Suppression & Operations 854-4231 Home 315-1810 Cell 

Jerry VanDyne, AFMO (503) 854-4201 Office 

Nanci Curtis, AFMO (541) 367-9204 Office 

(541) 401-1797 Cell 

Middle Fork Ranger District (541) 782-2291 

Chip Weber, District Ranger 782-5320 

Todd Camm, FMO 782-5303 

Dennis Sullivan, AFMO 782-5234 

Chris Hays, AMFO 782-5310 

Lowell Service Center (541) 937-2129/2128 

Randy Green, AMFO ext. 263 

Wayne Hunnicutt, EO ext. 262 

Alan Bartlett 

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Umpqua National Forest (541) 672-6601 

**24 Hour Fire Line** (541) 957-3325 or 767-5020 

James Caplan, Forest Sup. 672-3203 

Joeseph Linn, Fire Staff 672-3204 

Liza Castleberry, Ass. Fire Staff 672-3305 

Vacant, Fire & Fuels 

Donna Snyder, Dispatcher 672-3254 

Jennifer Bacigalupo, Ass. Dispatcher 672-3303 

Cottage Grove Ranger District (541) 767-5000 

Deb Schmidt, District Ranger 767-5001 

Ron Barber, FMO 767-5022 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 

Salem District (& After Hours) (503) 375-5646 

Carl West Fire Duty Officer 375-5691 

Cindy Enstrom, Cascade Resource Mgr. 315-5969 

Barbara Wrable , Fuels 376-5687 Home 

Carl West, FMO 375-5691 

Tom Tomczyk, AFMO 315-5965 

Eugene District (541) 683-6600 

Mark Buckbee, (acting) District Manager 

Emily Rice, Field Manager McKenzie 687-0802 Home 

Nancy Ashlock, Asst. FMO 367-4750 Home 

Steve Calish, Field Manager Siuslaw 

George Wright, Manager: Shotgun Park 933-2565 

Adam Sully, Law Enforcement 683-7498 

Dave Reed, Fuels/Fire 683-2237 

Lee Keller, Law Enforcement 683-6141 

Roseburg District (& After Hours) (541) 440-4930 

Jay Carlson, District Manager 

Tom Lonie, FMO 440-3372 

Becky Monroe, Logistics 440-3370 

Rhonda Potter, Dispatcher 440-3374 

US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS 

Lookout Dam Admin. Office. Brian VanBargen, Natural Res. Advisor – 937-2131 **24 Hour** 

- Lowell 

- Fall Creek 

- Dexter 

- Hills Creek 

- Dorena Dam Shop 942-2113 

- Cottage Grove Dam 

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LAW ENFORCEMENT 

Oregon State Police 

State Police (Emergency) (800) 442-0776 

Springfield Dispatch: (541) 726-2525 

Patrol Office (541) 726-2536 

FAX Number Office: (541) 726-2560 

Lieutenant Blume (2510) 

Game Officer – Andy Heider (2373) (541) 967-2026 ext.473 

Game Officer – James Halsey (2372) (541) 967-2026 ext.472 

Game Officer – Tim Gallagher (2371) (541) 967-2026 ext.471 

Game Officer – Adam Turnbo (2172) (503) 378-3387 

Game Officer – Tom Hulett (2570) 

Senior Trooper (2571) 

Trooper Marshall Maher (Oakridge) (2575) 

Sergeant L. Hinkle (Oakridge) (2560) 

Arson Investigator: Det. Gale Cochell (2558) (541) 726-2550 ext. 2624 

Lane County Sheriff (541) 682-4150 

Fax 682-4522 

Emergency Mgmt – Linda Cook 682-6744 

Linn County Sheriff (541) 367-3911 

Sweet Home City Police (541) 367-5181 

Springfield City Police (541) 726-3711 

Business 726-3714 

Cottage Grove City Police (541) 942-9145 

Oakridge City Police (541) 782-4232 

ODOT 

ODOT Emergency Equipment Transport 

During Regular Hours (503) 373-0000 

After Hours, Holidays and Weekends (503) 588-9610 

STATE FIRE MARSHAL 

Nancy Orr (541) 967-2043 ext. 209 

George Crosair, Linn County SFMO (541) 967-2043 

(503) 370-1162 Pager 

Kristina Deschaine (541) 726-2572 

954-9857 Cell 

342-8817 Pager 

Stacy Warner, Prevention Manager (503) 373-1540 ext. 252 

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FIRE COMM 

EUGENE 9-1-1 Business number (541) 682-5899 

Secondary Line (541) 682-5345 

FAX number (541) 682-2780 

Cottage Grove 9-1-1 Business number (541) 942-9145 

FAX number (541) 942-7705 

Oakridge 9-1-1 Dispatch/Police (541) 782-4232 

FAX number (541) 782-2285 

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FIRE DEPARTMENTS – CA L 9 1 FOR A L EMERGENCIES 

Department Chief Radio# Business Phone Other Phone 

Albany RFD Kevin Kreitman 100-199 (541) 917-7700 917-7701 Home 

979-7583 Cell 

Blue River RFD Gene Flint 2700 (541) 822-7246 822-3252 Home 

Brownsville RFD Kevin Rogers 600-699 (541) 466-5227 466-3277 Home 

619-6361 Cell 

Bob Sawyer, Asst. 466-5074 Home 

Coburg RFD Chad Minter 900 (541) 686-1573 342-0208 Pager 

Dexter RFD Guy Harshbarger 2100 (541) 937-3045 937-3005 Home 

Goshen Randy Wood 1300 (541) 747-3104 726-8777 Home 

517-2262 Cell 

Halsey RFD Skip Smith 500-599 (541) 369-2419 466-3252 Home 

517-6501 Cell 

812-8951 Pager 

Guy Miller, Asst. 369-2670 Home 

409-0959 Cell 

812-8955 Pager 

Von Massey, Staff 369-2712 Home 

517-1519 Cell 

812-8975 Pager 

Harrisburg RFD Scott Mitchell 400-499 (541) 995-6412 995-8618 Home 

Leo Giles, Asst. 995-9313 Home 

Hazeldell RFD Gerry Shorey 2900 (541) 782-2416 782-2443 Home 

915-3880 Cell 

Lebanon RFD Perry Palmer 300-399 (541) 451-1901 451-4644 Home 

619-6193 Cell 

Daniel Woodson, Asst. 619-6192 Cell 

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Lowell RFD Keith Hoehn 2300 (541) 937-3393 937-3071 Home 

912-9150 Cell 

Dave Campbell Asst. 937-3654 Home 

501-6927 Cell 

501-6928 

McKenzie RFD Dale Ledyard 1600 (541) 746-6312 896-3381 Home 

Mohawk Valley RFD Dennis Shoe 1400 (541) 933-2907 746-4965 Home 

912-7412 Cell 

Oakridge RFD Gerry Shorey 1500 (541) 782-2416 782-2443 Home 

Pleasant Hill RFD Lyle Payne 1900 (541) 747-8016 747-5756 Home 

912-0977 Cell 

South Lane RFD 200/700 (541) 942-4493 

Springfield City Dennis Murphy 800 (541) 726-3737 726-0704 Home 

954-6473 Cell 

Sweet Home RFD Mike Beaver 200-299 (541) 3675181 367-7223 Home 

409-1960 Cell 

Doug Emmert, Batt. 367-8484 Home 

409-4250 Cell 

Guy Smith, Batt. 367-3171 Home 

409-4032 Cell 

Dave Barringer, Batt. 409-1088 

Tangent RFD Mike Purcell (541) 928-8722 990-0321 Cell 

812-8901 Pager 

Stan Parker, Asst. 981-9781 Cell 

812-8902 Pager 

Upper McKenzie John Gray 2800 (541) 822-3479 822-3655 Home 

Westfir Myron Smith 1200 (541) 782-3773 782-5587 Home 

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READY RESOURCES 

PRIVATE TENDERS 

Sweet Home Unit: 

COMPANY NAME COMPANY PHONE CONTACT PERSON PERSONAL PHONE EQUIPTMENT 

Cascade Timber 

Consulting, Inc. 

541-367-2111 Milt Moran 541-409-1903 1-4000 Gal. Tender 

D & S Contractors 541-367-8365 Don Arndt 541-409-6150 1-4000 Gal. Tender 

Freres Lumber Co. 503-859-2111 Andy Heuberger 503-931-4817 1-4000 Gal. Tender, 

1-3200 Gal. Slip-In 

Lulay Timber Co. 503-394-2457 Clement Lulay 503-871-3144 1-4000 Gal. Tender 

McCollum Logging 541-367-2922 Pat McCollum 541-409-3974 1-4000 Gal. Tender 

Melcher Logging Co. 541-367-3232 Mike Melcher 541-409-1516 3-4000 Gal. Tender 

RDL Corp. 541-451-3177 Rick Dennis 541-409-0538 1-4000 Gal. Engine 

Ron Staley Enterprises 541-367-6752 Ron Staley 541-409-2994 1-3500 Gal. Tender 

Vaughan Logging 541-367-8016 Charlie Vaughan 541-409-0941 1-4000 Gal. Tender 

Weyerhaeuser Co. 

Springfield 


North Valley 

Eastern Lane Unit: 

541-746-2511 Steve Lloyd 541-953-0450 2-Piggybacks 

541-451-8263 Dennis St. Clair 541-979-2931 3-4500 Gal. Tender 

COMPANY NAME COMPANY PHONE CONTACT PERSON PERSONAL PHONE EQUIPMENT 

COMSTOCK 915-7344 LOWELL SOLESBEE TYPE 2 TENDER CAN DRAW VOL PUMP 

DELL JENSEN LOGGING 933-2444 DELL JENSEN TOWABLE TANK 650 GALLONS 

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GEORGE SWAIN 946-1441 968-6967 GEORGE SWAIN TYPE 2 TENDER 4 PUMPS 

FALLERS 


COMPANY NAME 

Advantage Timber 

Cutters 

COMPANY 

PHONE 

CONTACT 

PERSON 

PERSONAL 

PHONE 

BAR SIZE 

# OF 

PERSONNEL 

541-895-4112 Von Marquess 541-510-1846 Various 6 people 

Mark Armstrong 541-367-5875 Mark Armstrong 541-979-3734 Various 8-12 people 

Best Lay Cutting 541-367-4220 Tim Crocker 541-409-0066 Various 4-5 people 

Bruers Contract 

Cutting 

503-623-2025 Mike Bruer 503-931-9491 Various 15+ people 

Butte Creek Cutters 541-259-1836 Leonard Dickey 541-979-5918 Various 4 people 

C & C Cutters 

Campbell Contract 

Cutting 

541-367-8342 

541-367-5968 

Shane Cochran 

Gerald Cochran 

541-409-1337 

541-409-7399 

Various 6-9 people 

541-367-7703 Dana Campbell 541-401-2200 Various 4-5 people 

Eric England Inc. 541-895-5059 Eric England 541-953-4463 Various 2 people 

Bill Graves Cutting 541-942-2188 Bill Graves 541-915-4686 Various 5 people 

Chris Hines Cutting 541-688-5715 Chris Hines 541-521-4345 Various 9 people 

J & L Cutting 541-942-7688 Jack Hartness 541-729-0991 Various 5-7 people 

541-367-2922 Pat McCollum 541-409-3974 

McCollum Logging 

Jerry McCollum 541-367-6034 Various 3-4 people 

541-367-3187 Clint McCollum 541-409-4974 

Mike Menear Cutting 503-623-5277 Mike Menear 505-508-7028 Various 3 people 

Minahan Cutting 503-623-5975 Mark Minahan 503-930-4198 Various Up to 15 people 

Olsen Cutters 

541-367-2609 

541-367-2393 

Mark Olsen 

Dave Olsen 

541-409-0465 

541-409-0467 

Various 2 people 

R & R Cutting 541-367-6430 Rick Robertson 541-554-5014 Various 2 people 

Timber Harvesting, 

Inc. 

541-367-4321 Jim Cota 541-409-2253 Various 4 people 

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Vaughan Logging, 

Inc. 


COMPANY NAME 

DELL JENSEN 

LOGGING 

541-367-8016 Charlie Vaughan 541-409-0941 Various 5-6 people 

COMPANY 

PHONE 

CONTACT 

PERSON 

PERSONAL 

PHONE 

BAR SIZE 

933-2444 DELL JENSEN 32”-36” 

ERIC ENGLAND 895-5059 ERIC ENGLAND 953-4463 48” 

C & C GREEN CHARLES GREEN 942-9288 VARIOUS 

SOLESBEE CUTTIN 942-1890 LYNN SOLESBEE 942-1890 32”-60” 

BRAD PIERCE 782-5528 BRAD PIERCE 

517-6035 782- 

5528 

BILLICK LOGGING 746-4123 GARY BILLICK 746-4123 36” 

WADE LONG 744-7057 WADE LONG 744-7057 

UP TO 72” 

OLD 

GROWTH 

HERRICK CUTTING 782-2650 STEPHEN HERRICK 782-2650 VARIOUS 

DOZERS 


COMPANY NAME 

COMPANY 

PHONE 

CONTACT 

PERSON 

PERSONAL 

PHONE 

DOZER 

TYPE 

D & S Contractors 541-367-8365 Don Arndt 541-409-6150 1-D5, 1-D7 YES 

Freres Lumber Co. 503-859-2111 Andy Heuberger 503-931-4817 

Graham Excavating 

Inc. 

1-D6, 2-D7, 

1-D8 

541-367-1369 Brent Graham 541-401-3972 1-D6H 

Lulay Timber Co. 503-394-2457 Clement Lulay 503-871-3144 

1-D6, 1-D7, 

2-D8 

# OF 

PERSONNEL 

TRANSPORT 

YES 

YES 

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McCollum Logging 541-367-2922 Pat McCollum 541-409-3974 

Melcher Logging Co. 541-367-3232 Mike Melcher 541-409-1516 

RDL Corp. 541-451-3177 Rick Dennis 541-409-0538 

1-D3, 1-D6, 

2-D7, 1-D8 

1-JD 750, 1- 

TD8, 1-TD9 

Ridge Tree Logging 541-367-4468 Larry Watkins 541-990-1528 1-JD 650 

Ron Staley 

Enterprises 

541-367-6752 Ron Staley 541-409-2994 1-D4H 

YES 

YES 

1-850 Case 

w/ Tilt Trailer YES 

Stawood Construction 541-367-5823 Wes Staley 541-409-1099 2-D6, 1-D8 

Timber Line Logging 541-367-4856 Ted Hufford 541-990-1527 1-D7 

Timber Tech Inc. 541-367-5852 Keith Cowan 541-979-2891 1-D4H, 1-D5 YES 

Vaughan Logging 541-367-8016 Charlie Vaughan 541-409-0941 1-D6, 1-D7 YES 


Springfield 


North Valley 


COMPANY 

NAME 

541-746-2511 Steve Lloyd 541-953-0450 1-D8 YES 

541-451-8263 Dennis St. Clair 541-979-2931 1-D8 YES 

COMPANY 

PHONE 

CONTACT 

PERSON 

PERSONAL 

PHONE 

DOZER 

TYPE TRANSPORT 

DELL JENSEN 

LOGGING 933-2444 DELL JENSEN 933-2444 D4C YES 

HOWELL LOGGING 942-2764 GERALD OR BOB 

C & C GREEN 942-9288 

COMSTOCK 915-7344 LOWELL 

942-2764 912- 

1899 

BILLICK LOGGING 746-4123 GARY BILLICK 746-4123 

TD – 15 12’ 

ANGLE BLADE MAYBE 

CONNIE & 

CHARLES 729-7803 D4C YES 

650 JOHN 

DEERE YES 

JOHN DEERE 

GTC650 NO 

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INMATE CREWS 

CREW NAME PHONE CONTACT 

ALMA 935-0144 SGT. DAVE THOMAS 

SOUTH FORK 

503-842-7213 M-TH 

1-877-222-2329 SA, SU 

GORDON DANA 

SHUTTER CREEK 541-267-1762 ROGER JOHNSON 

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INDUSTRY 

Armstrong Contract Cutting 

Mark Armstrong (541) 367-5875 15 Cutters 

Dave Shook(1 st ) 367-6712/409-1271 3 Feller Buncher 

979-3734 Vehicle Cell 

409-1668 Machine Cell 

409-1686 Machine Cell 

Avery Properties (503) 859-2701 3 Firefighters Transportation 

Robbie Moule 859-2541 1-Volume pump 

Pete Mastenbrook 394-3514 Radios 

Dave Zentzis 566-8226 1-Gorman Rupp 

Pressure Pump 

Baxter, Inc. (541) 367-5710 2- Firefighters 

1-1000 Eng. 

Mike Baxter 953-3736 1-750 Eng. 

4-Hitachi Excavators 

1-Volume Pump 

1-15 Kamatsu Dozer 

2-500 Trailers 

Best Lay Cutting Inc. (541) 367-4220 2 Cutters 

8 Firefighters 

Tim Crocker 409-0066 Cellular 1-D5 Dozer 

2-1200 Eng. 

Bruce Burke Logging (541) 367-3588 3 Firefighters 

1-600 Eng. 

Bruce Burke 409-7095 Cellular 1-D-6 Dozer 

Aaron Burke 409-5584 Cellular 1-2500 Eng. 

Butte Creek Cutters (541) 259-1836 5 Cutters 

Leonard Dickey 979-5918 Cellular 

The Campbell Group (541) 393-0035 1-1500 Eng. 

2-Fold-A-Tanks 

Paul Chapman 998-5129/517-0911 3-VolumePumps 

Nels Jensen 607-8884/520-4748 

Kevin Oliphant 484-6988/729-4266 

Cascade Timber Consulting (541) 367-2111 10 Firefighters 

1-4000 Tender 

Scott Emmert 367-8269/409-0227 1-4” Vol. Pump 

Milton Moran 367-4479/409-1903 1-5”Vol/Trailers 

Dave Furtwangler 451-5658/409-1905 1-2.5”Vol Pumps 

Ben Masengil 367-4565/409-1906 2-Press Pump 

Bill Marshall 367-5661/409-1907 1-1000 Eng. w/ CAF 

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D & S Contractors (541) 367-8365 6 Firefighters 

1-3800 Eng. 

Don Arndt 409-6150 Cellular 1-1500 Eng. 

Frank Stutzman 367-7387/409-6152 1-D7 Dozer 

1-D5 Dozer 

Mike Wilcox 367-5967/409-6153 1-4000 Tender 

Larson Arndt 409-6154 Cellular Lowbed 

Rick Franklin Corp. (541) 451-1275 (24 hours) Engines Tenders 

Jack Russell 401-4008 Cell 3000 water truck 

10-Dozers w/light 

Lowbeds 

Pumps 

Frank Lumber Co. (503) 897-2371 1-2500 Slip-in 

Vince Brand 769-3812/931-6742 

Jeff Frank 769-7200/931-9865 

Freres Lumber Co. (503) 859-2111 12 Firefighters 

1-4000 Tender 

Andy Heuberger 769-3864/931-4817 2-2100 gal. Folda 

Tanks 

Randy Silbernagel 967-7718/859-8112 1-3200 Slip In 

John McCormick 394-2868/931-8004 1-1200 Gall Eng. 

1-750 Eng. 

1-500 Eng. 

1-D6 Dozer 

2-D7 Dozers 

1-D8 Dozer 

Answering Service 769-5252 1-50 T Lowbed 

1-60 T Lowbed 

Giustina Land and Timber (541) 345-2301 

Cary Hart 689-7007/953-9405 

Mike Tucker 607-5126/915-2264 

Eric Kranzush 463-1164/914-5872 

Kerry Woods 896-3144/954-8857 

Giustina Resources (541) 485-1500 

Pete Sikora (541) 726-7143/954-8006 

CAFS & 200’ of 1” hose 

w/Watchman 

Paul Wagner (1 st ) (503) 362-0620/(541) 912-7036 w/vol. pump(eugne) 

Tim Gurton (541) 688-5017/954-8007 Honda Vol Pump 

Tim Mace 367-8429/954-8009 1 ton 4x4 250 gal 

Scott Frazier – Watchman 974-0335 Cellular 

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Dell Jensen (541) 933-2444 1 Firefighter 

1 – JD Crawler 

1-650 gal trailer 

1-D4C Dozer 

Longview Fibre (503) 873-6457 1-150 Slip-On 

1-Volume Pump 

Ronn Bevan 873-7879/580-0880 1-Mark 3 

Ron Borisch 463-0187/881-2770 1-Port-a-tank 

1-1500gal Engine 

Keith Looney Logging (541) 367-8628 1-600 Eng. 

2-JD 550 Dozer 

Keith Looney 409-2239 Cellular 

Brad Looney 367-1453/409-2240 

Lulay Timber Co. (503) 394-2457 21 Firefighters 

1-1000 Eng. 

1-1200 Eng. 

Clement Lulay 394-2456/871-3144 1-1800 Eng. 

1-4000 Tender 

1-D6 Dozer 

1-D7 Dozer 

2-D8 Dozers 

McCollum Logging (541) 367-2922 10 Firefighters 

1-1500 Eng. 

Pat McCollum 409-3974 Cellular 1-4000 Tender 

Clint McCollum 367-3187/409-4974 1-D8 Dozer 

1-D6 Dozer 

2-D7 Dozers 

1-D3 Dozer 

Lowbed 

Melcher Logging Co. (541) 367-3232 10 Firefighters 

(Sweet HomeTimber Management) 367-3272 1-500 Eng. 

1-1000 Eng. 

1-1600 Eng. 

Mike Melcher 367-5656/409-1516 1-1300 Eng. 

Jim Cota 367-4321/409-2253 3-4000 Tender 

Robbie Melcher 367-2385/401-4914 1-Slip-on 1000 gal. 

Scott Melcher 367-4812/409-1515 1-TD8 Dozer 

1-JD 750 Dozer 

1-TD 9 Dozer 

3-Lowbeds 

More Logs (541) 259-4175 

Kevin Thorsen 619-6942 

8 Firefighters 

1-650 Eng. 

John Renoud 451-4460/619-6944 1-JD650G Dozer 

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1-4000 Tender 

1- D7 Dozer 

1-Skidder 

1-1500 Eng. 

1-2000 Eng 

Namitz Corp. (541) 258-7639 6 Firefighters 

726-7444(days) 1-500 Port-a-tank 

Les Namitz 401-3190 Cellular 1-1600 Eng 

1-D7 Dozer 

1-125 Grader 

D7G Dozer 

1-Lowbed 

1-volume Pump 

RDL Corp. (541) 451-3177 3 Firefighters 

1-4000 Eng. 

Rick Dennis 979-5321 Cellular 1-850 Case w/ 

Or 979-0538 Cellular Tilt Trailer 

500 Trailer 

1-Volume Pump 

R & L Excavating (541) 367-2067 2 Firefighter 

1-D6 Dozer 

Ray Launder 1-650G Dozer 

1-500 Eng. 

2- 1200 Eng. 

1-3000 Tender 

1-1000 Trailer 

R & R Cutting (541) 367-6430 2 cutters 

Rice Logging Inc. (541) 367-4896 16 Firefighters 

367-3460 Shop 1-1500 Eng. 2-1000 Eng. 

Bob Rice 367-4896/619-2000 1-D8H Dozer 

Chris Rice 367-4821/954-4558 2-D8 Dozers 

Doug Rice 367-4507/401-4346 1-800 Eng. 

Dan Jones 367-5801 1-3000 Eng. 

Dan Rice 367-8074/936-1313 2-Lowbeds 

Ridge Tree Logging (541) 367-4468 3 Firefighters 

1-1000 Eng. 

Larry Watkins 367-7555/990-1528 2-log Loaders (1 st ) 

Richard Deckard 990-2344 Cellular 1-Skidder 

Blaine Watkins 990-3956 Cellular 1-650 JD 

Ridgeway Logging (541) 367-4343 3 Firefighters 

1-650G JD 

Jim Melcher 367-6235/990-0304 1-1000 Eng. 

Cliver McIntuire 367-4563/409-3752 1-D5 Dozer 

409-2130 1-8230 Dozer 

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Rosboro Logging (541) 746-8411 Misc. firefighters 

& equipment 

Rich Reeves 746-1494/556-2009 

Toby Eck 822-3788/556-2015 

Larry Taylor 822-8457/556-2014 

Ron Staley Enterprises (541) 367-6752/409-2994 1-2000 Tender 

1-3500 Tender 

1-D4H Dozer 

Seneca Timber (541) 689-1011 

Fax 461-6222 

Bill Wynkoop 461-6213/912-2314 Cellular 

463-0584 Home 

Ted Reiss 607-7299/912-5471 Cellular 

463-9854 Home 

Wayne Madsen 461-6211/913-1504 Cellular 

935-2725 Home 

Stawood Construction (541) 367-5823 2-D6 Dozers 

1-D8 Dozer 

Wes Staley (1 st )2- Excavators 409-1099 Cellular 2-1000 Eng. 

Doug Graham 401-1775 Cellular 1-2000 Slip in 1-Lowbed 

Tack Logging (541) 367-3663 2 Firefighters 

2-1000 Eng. 

Jim Tack 367-4911/(503) 720-4683 1-1200 Gall. 

Timber Line Logging (541) 367-4856 8-Firefighters 

1-1500 Eng. 

Ted Hufford 990-1527 Cellular 1-D7 Dozer 

Tom Thomas 409-0453 Cellular 

Timber Tech Inc. (541) 367-5852 1-1500 Eng. 

1-200 Piggy Back 

Keith Cowan 979-2891/979-2892 1-D5 Dozer 

Steve Stafford 979-7630 Cellular Lowbed 

1-D4HDozer w/grapple 

Vaughan Logging (541) 367-8016 6 Firefighters 

1-1200 Eng. 

Charlie Vaughan 409-0941 Cellular 1-900 Eng. 

Gary Vaughan Home 258-8130/409-0940 1-D6 Dozer 

Ed Vaughan Home 258-5542/409-0942 1-D7 Dozer 

Lowbed 

1-4000 Tender 

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2- Shovel 

3-Skidder 

Weyerhaeuser Company (541) 746-2511 30 Firefighters 

Springfield 2-Piggybacks 

1-800Eng. 

Steve Lloyd 741-5508/953-0450 1-1000 Eng. 

Don Munyon 741-5262/954-9734 15-Tenders 

Alan Landerholm (1 st ) 741-5388/953-6559 1-D8 Dozers 

Debbie Dalrymple Work 741-5816/510-0329 3- TD20 Dozer 

746-1501 Home 

Weyerhaeuser Company (541) 926-7771 13 Firefighters 

North Valley 

Answering Service 967-6282 11-1500 Eng. 

Blaine Powell Office (1 st ) 451-8270/409-6490 3-4500 Tenders 

Dennis St.Clair (1 st ) Home 451-2204/979-2931 1-D8 Dozers Mark 

Baumgartner (2 nd ) Home 928-2948/979-6624 1-Lowbeds 

John Van Cleave Home 367-4527/979-3055 1 Fallers 

Jerry Workman Home 451-4844/979-4430 

Jeff Johnson Home 258-3692/979-2879 

Gary Horton (Security) Home 466-3017/974-2070 

Weyerhaesuer Company (541) 744-4600 

South Valley 

Jack Spindler 744-4693/954-9741 Cellular 

942-3182 Home 

Willie Bronson 744-4632/912-0203 Cellular 

746-7214 Home 

Tash Shaheed 744-4677/953-3118 Cellular 

685-9170 Home 

Brien Forrest – Security 915-4218 Cellular 

Weyerhaeuser Company (541) 746-2511 

Aviation 

Jack Spindler (Helicopter Coordinator) 744-4693/954-9741 

710-8136 Pager 

942-3182 Home 

Terry Caplain – Wash. Aviation (360) 269-3840 Cell 

(206) 241-2858 Office 

Longview 24 hrs. 1-800-458-0274 

Bill Reeder – Oregon 688-3206/554-3978 

710-7190 Pager 

Eugene Hanger (24 hrs) (541) 741-5211 

741-5406 & 689-4207 

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FIRE TOOLS & ACCE SORIES IDENTIFICATION 

Agency Color Code Inscriptions 

Sweet Home Unit ODF Orange & Blue LA or LINN DIST 

Salem Fire Cache Red & Green FC - Fire Cache 

Molalla Unit ODF Green & Orange CM 

Santiam Unit ODF FLR Orange & Green LA or CM 

Eastern Lane Unit ODF Black & Orange EL 

West Oregon ODF White & Blue WO 

USFS/Sweet Home Orange - H20 Items USFS 

Red & Light Green Handtools 

USFS/Detroit Orange FSS 061804 USFS 

Weyerhaeuser Co. (North Valley) Blue WII 

CF Laughlin Yellow CFI 

Weyerhaeuser Co. (South Valley) Red & Silver- None 

Handtools 

Hose-Quick Coupling 

Longview Fibre None LFCO 

Haley Construction Orange H 

BLM/Salem Orange BLM (stamped) 

Charlie Vaughan Pink VL-49 

Freres Maroon None 

ODF EQUIPMENT CODES 

Alphabetical Listing Numerical Listing 

District Number Number District 

Astoria 52 40 Salem Fire Cache 

Cascade District 51 Tillamook 

Eastern Lane Unit 77 52 Astoria 

Molalla Unit 59 53 Forest Grove 

Sweet Home Unit 56,79,583 55 West Oregon 

Central 95 56,79,583 South Cascade-Sweet Home Unit 

Coos 74 59 Cascade-Molalla Unit 

Douglas 75 71 Southwest Oregon 

Forest Grove 53 74 Coos 

Klamath Lake 98 75 Douglas 

Northeast 97 77 Cascade-Eastern Lane Unit 

Salem Fire Cache 40 78 Western Lane 

Southwest Oregon 71 95 Central 

Tillamook 51 97 Northeast 

Walker Range 99 98 Klamath-Lake 

Western Lane 78 99 Walker Range 

West Oregon 55 

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SERVICES AND SUPPLIES 

AUTO PARTS & SERVICES 

Unit Mechanics 

Eastern Lane – Bob Millam (541) 895-3457 

Sweet Home – Ken Johnston (541) 924-3129 

Carquest (541) 746-1649 

Gary Clark (541) 895-4621 913-0270 Cell 

D & W Auto Parts (503) 769-7471 

118 N Center 

Sublimity, OR 97385 

Don Silbernagel 769-5058 

Bernie Silbernagel 769-5580 

Emerald Valley Auto Parts (541) 746-2538 

Kencht’s (Cottage Grove) (541) 942-2406 

Mehama Supply & Repair (503) 859-2100 

21385 N. Santiam Hwy 

Mehama, OR 97384 

Evan Smith 859-2100 

NAPA Auto Parts (541) 367-6966 

899 Main Street 

Sweet Home, OR 97386 

Randy Steward 367-5149 

Jeff Daniels 401-4944 Cell 

Santiam Supply (541) 367-2115 

1118 Main 


Jim Lewis 367-2735 

Dale Lefler 367-5440 

Bill Lynn 367-6286 

Stayton Auto Parts (503) 769-2141 

145 3RD AV 

Stayton, OR 97383 

Brian Carbaugh 769-1169 

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(503) 881-6463 Cell 

Richard Morley 769-5985 

TIRE SERVICES 

Les Schwab Tire Center (888) 579-2011 24 Hour 

Cottage Grove (541) 942-4466 

Oakridge (541) 782-4401 

Tracy Miller (541) 782-4857 After Hours 

Springfield (541) 747-4289 

Dave Lyle (541) 501-0288 After Hours 

Sweet Home (541) 367-6131 

Mitch Johnson 

AUTOMOTIVE GAS, OIL & DIESEL 

Oberson Oil Inc. (541) 753-4131 

1260 SW 3rd. Street 

Corvallis, OR. 97333 

AUTOMOTIVE LEASING SOURCES 

Friendship Ford (541) 259-1294 

2020 S. Santiam Hwy 

Lebanon, OR 97355 

Primasing Motors (800) 225-4670 

Budget Rental (503) 363-4773 

Enterprise Rental Car (503) 585-4226 

ELECTRIC COMPANIES 

Bonneville Power Administration (Eugene) (541) 746-2535 

Dittmer Dispatch Center (Power Line Contact) 1-800-392-0816 

Consumer Power (541) 929-3124 

6990 SW West Hills RD (800) 872-9036 (24 hrs) 

P.O. Box 1180 

Philomath OR 97370 

Pacific Power (888) 221-7070 

PO Box 400 

Portland, OR 97207 

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ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS 

Jimco Electrical Contractors Inc (541) 258-6111 

1100 Airway Rd 


Tim Kleint 451-4537 

City and Suburban Electric Co (541) 451-5609 

1270 Airway Road 


Norm’s Electric (541) 466-5328 

279 Templeton Ave. 

Brownsville, OR 97327 

Pacific Crest (541) 367-6040 

2099 Main Street 


EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 

National Firefighters Corp (541) 485-3566 

Roberts Supply Co (541) 746-6528 

Stan & Judy (541) 895-5290 After Hours 

Wildfire (800) 426-5207 

Mallory Co. (800) 426-6830 

Curtis & Sons (800) 426-6633 

Cascade Fire Equipment (800) 654-7049 

Terra Tech (541) 345-0597 

Todd (541) 915-9720 

FIXED WING 

See Available Pilot & Aircraft Listing 

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GROCERIES 

Albertson’s (541) 746-1653 24 Hours 

Lynnette Gorman, Mgr. 

Cash & Carry (Eugene) (541) 343-8266 0700-1700 

Rich Retig or Bryan Boyce 344-4042/484-6629 Night 

Main Street Market (541) 726-6044 0700-2300 

Tad or Loydeen, Mgr. 

Market of Choice (541) 942-1273 0600-2300 

Ryun Arbogast or Richard Ourada 895-2985/942-3540 Night 

Mt. View Sentry (Oakridge) (541) 782-4283 0700-2100 

Skeeter Roach or Rosa Robinson (541) 782-4423 Night 

Ray’s Market 

Creswell (541) 895-2195 0600-2200 

Dan Murray or Jay Payne (541) 953-3013 Night 

Oakridge (541) 782-4283 0700-2200 

Gloria Francisco 782-5760 

Skeeter Roach 782-4423 

Rosa Robinson 782-5533 

Pleasant Hill (541) 746-0922 0700-2100 

Jill Rutell or Dan Thilberg (541) 988-0552 Night 

Roths IGA 

Lebanon (541) 259-2688 0600-2230 

Dave Madarus, Mgr 928-0690 

Steve Focht, Asst Mgr 259-2688 

Randy Adams, Meat Dept 259-1289 

Stayton (503) 769-5999 0600-2230 

Curt Froemke, Mgr 769-6769 

Safeway 

Cottage Grove (541) 942-3413 0600-0100 

Roger Brazwell, Mgr. 

Springfield (541) 747-0715 0600-0100 

Kathy Schaffer, Mgr. 

Stayton (503) 769-4814 0600-2400 

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Jack Weinbender, Mgr 623-5115 

Sweet Home (541) 367-0670 24 Hour Crew 

Ed Spencer, Mgr 367-6830/409-2562 

Thriftway (541) 367-6191 United Grocers 

Sweet Home, OR 97386 Wholesalers #31650 

Mark or Jan McDonald, Mgr 367-8552 07:00-midnight 

Jan 401-1144 

Mark 401-1146 

Chad McDonald, Asst Mgr 401-5123 

John Hill, Meat Dept 451-5522 

HARDWARE 

Carlson's Hardware (541) 466-5108 

111 Standard AV 

Brownsville, OR 97327 

Fred’s Hardware (541) 367-2843 

2331 Main ST 


Freres Building Supply (503) 769-2879 

101 N. 1st 


Hoy's True Value Hardware (541) 367-2221 

3041 Main ST 


Mehama True Value Hardware (503) 859-2257 

11267 Grove ST 

Mehama, OR 97384 

Lake Center Hardware (503) 854-3762 

140 Detroit Ave 

Detroit, OR 97342 

HELICOPTERS 

See Available Pilot & Aircraft Listing 

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MEDIA 

NEWSPAPERS 

Albany Democrat Herald (541) 926-2211 

600 Lyons St. SW 926-5298 Fax 

Albany, OR 97321 (news) 926- 4799 

Cottage Grove Sentinel (541) 942-3325 

Dead Mountain Echo (541) 782-4241 

Lebanon Express (541) 258-3151 

Park & Grant PO Box 459 259-3569 Fax 


New Era (541) 367-2135 

1313 Main St 367-2137 Fax 


The Register Guard (541) 485-1234 

Springfield News (541) 746-1671 

Stayton Mail (503) 769-6338 

PO Box 400 769-6207 Fax 


RADIO STATIONS 

Clear Channel Broadcasting (541) 485-1120 

KPNW 344-2424 

KDUK 

KFLY 

KODZ 

Cumulus Media (541) 284-8500 

KUGN 284-8561 

KNRQ 

KSCR 

KZEL 

STAR 

KCKX Stayton (503) 769-1460 AM 1460 

KEED (541) 683-1600 

KEUG (541) 349-1055 

KFIR Sweet Home (541) 367-5115 AM 720 

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367-5233 Fax 

KGAL Lebanon (541) 451-5425 AM 920 

451-5429 Fax 

KKNX (541) 342-1012 

KKWU (541) 686-9123 

KKXO (541) 484-1450 

KMGE (541) 484-9400 

KRKT Albany (541) 926-8628 AM/FM 

928-1261 Fax 

KRVM (541) 687-5786 

KXPC Albany (541) 928-1926 FM 103.7 

791-1054 Fax 

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK 

Associated Oregon Loggers (AOL) (541) 942-1389 

Emerald Loggers Radio (541) 736-5960 

Willamette Logging Communications, Inc. (WILCO) (541) 726-7444 

TELEVISION 

KEZI Eugene (541) 485-5611 

KVAL Eugene (541) 342-4961 

KATU Portland (503) 231-4264 

KGW Portland (503) 226-5111 

KLSR Eugene (541) 683-3434 

KMTR Eugene (541) 746-1600 

KPTV Portland (503) 906-1249 

KOIN Portland (503) 464-0600 

MOTEL 

Best Western – Oakridge Inn (541) 782-2212 

47433 Highway 58 Tammy Ramirez 

Oakridge, OR 97463 

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Best Western-Sunrise Inn (503) 769-9579 

300 Sublimity Blvd 

Sublimity, OR 97385 

Comfort Inn Motel (541) 942-9747 

845 Gateway Blvd. Dot or Melanie 

Cottage Grove, OR 97424 

Comfort Suites (541) 746-5359 

969 Kruse Way Kim Briscoe 

Springfield, OR 97477 

Courtyard by Marriott (541) 726-2121 

3443 Hutton Katrina Brown 


Days Inn (541) 342-6383 

1859 Franklin Blvd. 

Eugene, OR 97401 

Holiday Inn Express (541) 746-8471 

3480 Hatton St. Julie 


La Quinta Inns & Suites (541) 344-8335 

155 Day Island Rd. Shirley 


Phoenix Inn (541) 344-0001 

850 Franklin Blvd. 


Quality Inn & Suites (541) 726-9266 

3550 Gateway St. Lynda Ryan 


Sweet Home Inn (541) 367-5137 

805 Long ST 


Shanico Inn (541) 259-2601 

1840 S Main ST 


Sun Motel (541) 367-2205 

3026 Hwy 20 


Village Inn (541) 747-4546 

1875 Mohawk Blvd. 


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POTABLE WATER 

Emerald Water Supply Inc. (541) 747-5068 2 Trucks, 3300 gallon 


Mike Day Trucking (541) 928-4176 

Tangent, OR 97389 

Michael Day 990-1059 –24 hr 

National Guard – Order through Salem Dispatch (503) 945-7455 

REFRIGERATION SOURCES 

Transport Refrigeration (503) 288-5811 

3841 NE Columbia Blvd 

Portland, OR 97217 

Rand Stewart 775-6675 Home 

Tracy Trask-mechanic 799-5748 Cellular 

Eugene Freezing and Storage (541) 343-1694 0800-1700 M-F 

Jason Lafferty Fax. 343-9243 

RESTAURANTS 

Denny’s (541) 343-7258 24 hrs 

3652 Glenwood Drive 


Hohn Dunaway or Kari Oglesbee 

El Rey Mexican Restaurant (541) 937-2770 1100-2100 

38382 Dexter Rd. 

Dexter, OR 97488 

Ginger Bread House (503) 859-2247 24 hrs 

21935 Gingerbread St. 7 days/wk 

Stayton, OR 97383 ALL MEALS 

Mark or Diane Pantovich, Owner 859-2505 Home 

510-3911 Cellular 

Glen’s Market (541) 367-3397 0700-2200 

PO Box 679 7 days/wk 

Foster, OR 97345 SACK LUNCHES ONLY 

Kuunam (Q-Nam) 367-3397 

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I-HOP (541) 747-1024 24 hrs 

3427 Gateway St. 


Lisa Cook or Buck 

I-HOP (541) 915-7777 24 hrs 

355 E. Broadway 


Danna Ghoinam 

Midway Grocery (541) 367-1173 Anytime 

3239 Hwy 20 7 days/wk 

Sweet Home, OR 97386 SACK LUNCHES ONLY 

Pam Cockrell, Owner 

The Point (541) 367-1560 0700-2200 

6305 Hwy 20 7 days/wk 

PO Box 237 ALL MEALS 


Mike Hall, Mgr 367-1190 

Manuel Victor, Owner 401-5481 

Safeway (503) 769-4814 0600-2400 

1535 N. lst 7 days/wk 

Stayton, OR 97383 SACK LUNCHES ONLY 

Bridget Flanagan 657-6287 

Jack Weinbender, Mgr 623-5115 

Safeway (541) 367-0670 0900-2100 

1540 Main Street 7 days/wk 


Heather Waters, Deli Mgr 

Ed Spencer, Store Mgr 367-6830 

409-2562 Cellular 

Shari’s Restaurant (541) 747-8515 24 hrs 

1807 Pioneer Parkway 


Larry or Manager 

Skyline Inn (541) 367-4000 0600-2100 


Sweet Home, OR 97386 ALL MEALS 

Swiss Village (503) 859-2416 0600-2100 

PO Box 3331 7 days/wk 

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Salem, OR 97302 ALL MEALS 

Jerry Booze & Judy Halter, Owners 859-2559 

Thriftway (541) 367-6191 Anytime 



Jan McDonald, Deli Mgr 367-8552 / 401-1144 

Vida Café (541) 896-3289 0700-1900 

45641 McKenzie Hwy. 

Vida, OR 97488 

Sue or Don Nelson 

The Vintage Inn (541) 942-7144 24 hrs 

1590 Gateway PO Box 878 

Cottage Grove, OR 97424 

Sheila Woody, Barb, or Laurie 

RETARDANT 

Eugene Interagency Dispatch Center 

Dispatch (Federal Retardant) (541) 225-6400 

Salem Coordination Center (State Retardant) (503) 945- 7388 or 945-7455 

SANITATION SERVICES 

Best Pots, Inc. (541) 926-0099 

Albany, OR 97321 (800) 540-7687 

Porta-Pots, Handwashing Stations, Portable Showers & Gray Water Removal 

Buck’s Sanitary Service, Inc. (541) 928-3947 

Albany, OR (800) 942-8257 

(541) 343-3554 24-Hour 

Porta-Pots, Handwashing Stations, Portable Showers & Gray Water Removal 

Cascade Phillips (800)452-8379 24-Hour 

Oasis Mobile Services, LLC (888) 520-4100 

Corvallis, OR 

Heather Johnson, President 

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Portable Shower, Potable Water & Temporary Fencing 

Sani-Pot (541) 345-9009 24-Hour 

Eugene (800) 726-4768 

GARBAGE CO LECTION & DISPOSAL 

Cottage Grove Garbage (541) 942-8321 

Garland Burback 942-4800 24 Hour 

County Transfer (Lowell/Oakridge) (541) 767-0088 

Luke 501-5063 After Hours 

Scott 501-0453 After Hours 

McKenzie Disposal (541) 988-3016 

896-3016 After 5pm 

Sanipac (541) 736-3600 24 Hour 

Star Garbage (Pleasant Hill) (541) 485-8740 24 Hour 

Sweet Home Sanitation (541) 367-2535 

PO Box 40 


Scott Weld (541) 501-0828 

TELEPHONE SOURCES 

Century Telephone (541) 259-1241 

Lebanon, OR 

Bob Campbell, Area Supervisor 367-7600/409-2440 

Jerry Pomeroy 259-7444 

Installation (800) 201-4102 24 Hours 

Peoples Telephone (503) 859-2136 

Lyons, OR 859-2828 Randy Budlong 

Scio Mutual Telephone (503) 394-3366 

Scio, OR 

Tom Barth 394-2965 

Duane Toews 394-3400 

Stayton Telephone (503) 769-2121 

Stayton, OR 769-5050 After hours Emergency Line 

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TOWING 

AAA Towing/AA Towing (541) 926-1233 

260 E Queen Ave. 

Albany, OR 97321 

Cascade Towing (541) 451-4330 

5597 S. Santiam Hwy/PO Box 41 


Lloyd R. Rice Towing (541) 367-3727 

4713 Hwy 20 


Jack Wright and Son Towing (541) 367-5321 

26914 Old Holley RD 


Santiam Towing and Recovery (503) 859-2793 (Heavy Equipment) 

610 Main ST 

Lyons, OR 

TRANSPORTATION 

Avis Rent-A-Car (Eugene) (541) 688-9053 0700-0000 

Budget Rental (Sweet Home) (503) 363-4773 

Budget Rent-A-Car (Eugene) (541) 344-1670 0800-1730 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Eugene) (541) 741-4100 0730-1800 

Enterprise Rental-A-Car (Sweet Home) (503) 585-4226 

First Student, Inc. (503) 665-8193 

1625 SE Hogan Rd. 266-2064 (Canby office) 

Gresham, OR 97080 

Friendship Ford (541) 259-1294 

2020 S. Santiam Hwy 


Dispatch Pager 441-6164 

441-6463 

Sweet Home School District (541) 367-6111 

Larry Horton, Superintendent 367-7126 

Laidlaw Transit Service (Sweet Home) (503) 769-7412 

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Laidlaw (Eugene) (541) 688-0454 0700-1630 M-F 

Teri Mathisen, Manager (541) 461-0002 After Hours 

National Guard – Contact Salem Dispatch (503) 945-7455 

Primasing Motors (800) 225-4670 

Salem Motor Pool (Eugene) (541) 686-7706 0700-1700 

686-7735 

LAUNDRY 

SteeleDesigns (541) 259-1495 

1050 Park Street 


Glenda Steele 

O FICE EQUIPMENT 

IKON Office Solutions (800) 275-3640 

Salem, OR 

King Office Equipment (541) 926-5894 

Albany, OR (800) 708-5464 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 

OREGON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

Duty Officer (800) 452-0311 

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2006 SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT MOB PLAN SAFETY PLAN 

Safety Plan 

Objective 

To provide a general overview of safety procedures and reporting requirements as mandated by OR-OSHA. For specific 

safety procedures please refer to the District Safety Plan, which may be obtained from each Unit office. 

Introduction 

The management staff of South Cascade District is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all 

employees. Safety is top priority within the department and is the primary consideration when conducting any operation 

or activity. 

The safety goal for this district is to have ZERO personal or vehicle accidents for any given year. 

Medical Emergency DIAL 9-1-1 

First Aid - All supervisory and permanent personnel shall be trained in basic First Aid. 

Medical Facilities (Emergency) 

Albany General 

1046 W. 6 th 

Albany, OR 97321 

Good Samaritan 

3600 NW Samaritan Dr. 

Corvallis, OR 97330 

Lebanon Community 

585 N. Santiam Hwy. 


McKenzie-Willamette 

1460 G. St. 


(541) 812-4000 Sacred Heart 

1255 Hilyard 

(541) 768-5021 

768-5111 

(541) 451-7115 

258-2101 

(541) 726-4444 

726-4400 

Peacehealth Urgent Care (541) 687-6279 

Procedure 


Santiam Memorial 

1401 N. 10 th St. 


Salem Memorial 

665 Winter St. 

Salem, OR 97302 

Emanuel Burn 

Center 

Portland, OR 

All accidents and medical emergencies will be immediately reported to the Unit headquarters. 

(541) 686-6931 

686-7300 

(541) 769-9256 

769-2175 

(541) 561-5373 

561-5200 

(503) 413-2200 

The Unit office will notify the OR-OSHA central office in Salem within eight hours of any fatal accident. 

The Unit office will notify the nearest regional OR-OSHA office within eight hours of any catastrophe (when 

three or more workers are admitted to a hospital).


The Unit office will notify the nearest regional OR-OSHA office within 24 hours of accidents or injuries 

resulting in overnight hospitalization of less than three employees. 

First aid will be given by a trained person. When evacuation of an injured person is necessary, the following steps will be 

taken: 

When transportation of injured can be safely done by an on-the-job vehicle, transport to nearest medical facility with 

emergency service. 

When ambulance service is needed, the Unit office will request the nearest ambulance available to respond. NOTE: Exact 

location must be given and, when possible, a guide will be sent with the ambulance. 

When evacuation from remote areas is necessary or paramedic assistance is needed, the Unit office will call the Emergency 

Services: 911. 

Give location, legal description – Section, Township, Range. 

Give type of emergency, type of injury, equipment involved if any. 

If paramedic assistance is needed. 

When possible, where a unit employee (with radio) can be picked up to guide pilot (radio frequency 

151.220) 

OSHA REPORTING 

Pursuant to new rules adopted by OR-OSHA and contained in OAR 437 Division1, General Administrative Rules, new 

reporting requirements have been established for employees when fatal, catastrophic, or serious injury incidents have 

occurred. 

The following reporting procedures should be closely adhered to when reporting incidents of the type described. Large 

fines can be assessed by OR-OSHA for failure to comply. 

FATALITIES: Fatal accidents are required to be reported to OR-OSHA’s central office in Salem at 1-503-378-3272 within 

eight (8) hours. 

CATASTROPHIC: Catastrophic incidents (that do not involve a fatality) are to be reported to the OR-OSHA regional office 

closest to the incident within eight (8) hours. 

PORTLAND 1-503-229-5910 

SALEM 1-503-378-3274 

BEND 1-541-388-6066 

MEDFORD 1-541-776-6030 

EUGENE 686-7562 

If unsure of which office, call Central Office at 1-503-378-3272. 

SERIOUS: Serious incidents in which four or less employees are hospitalized are to be reported to the OR-OSHA regional 

office closest to the incident within 24 hours. (See phone numbers listed above.) 

When reporting to OR-OSHA under the new requirements be prepared to provide OR-OSHA with the following information: 

1. Date and time of incident 

2. Employer name, address, and phone number. 

3. Description of the accident. 

4. Location of the accident. 

5. Name, occupation, and date of birth for all injured employees. 

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Additionally, employers are required to preserve the scene of any fatality or catastrophe (unless conducting a rescue of the 

injured employee(s) until such time as directed otherwise by an authorized representative of OR-OSHA, or a recognized 

law enforcement agency. Finally, SAIF Corporation has created an Immediate Response Team as a service to 

policyholders. The purpose of this program is to provide policyholders necessary assistance in the event of a crisis or 

catastrophe. Utilization of this service is not mandatory. 

Some examples of incidents which should be referred to SAIF’s Immediate Response Team: 

Fatalities 

Major trauma or multiple injuries. 

Incidents involving drugs or alcohol when considered to be a contributing factor. 

Incidents involving potential for significant cost recoveries from third parties which may have some responsibility for the 

injury. 

The Immediate Response Team is available 24 hours/day, seven days/week. During normal business hours policyholders 

may reach them by calling 1-800-285-8525. Outside of normal business hours call 1-800-346-4544, Ext. 53. 

DEFINITIONS 

FATALITY: Means any incident in which one employee is fatally injured. 

CATASTROPHIC: Means any incident in which two or more employees are fatally injured or three or more employees are 

admitted to a hospital. 

SERIOUS: Means any injury requiring overnight hospitalization. 

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AIR AMBULANCE 

Be ready with the following required information before calling an air ambulance: 

FLIGHT MEDICAL 

1. Location of patient. 1. Requesting person or agency 

2. Location of landing zone: & telephone number. 

a. Obstructions, wire, 2. Number of patients. 

poles, trees, etc. 3. Condition of patients 

b. Size of landing zone (stable, guarded, critical). 

(60' X 60' minimum). 4. Type and extent of injury. 

c. How area is marked 5. Stabilization: 

(flares, etc.) a. IV. 

d. Altitude. b. 02. 

e. Landmarks, cross c. Cervical collar. 

streets, etc. d. Chest tube. 

3. Weather conditions: e. Drugs. 

a. Visibility. 6. Special Needs. 

b. Wind. 7. Transfer: 

c. Temperature. a. Receiving hospital. 

4. Communications: b. Physician & unit. 

a. Radio frequency (White net 151.310). c. Patient name. 

b. Telephone number. 

c. Person to contact. 

Air Life of Oregon (800) 621-5433 206 Bell 

Bend EMERGENCY Helicopter has 

fuel capacity for 

(541) 385-6305 –office 300 air mile 

(800) 353-0497-office round trip. 

Emanuel Life Flight (800) 452-7434- Dispatch Helicopter has fuel 

Portland EMERGENCY capacity for 260 air miles 

round trip. Has fixed 

(503) 413-5433-Dispatch service for longer flights. 

REACH air medical services (800)338-4045 Dispatch Based in Corvallis 

(877)644-4045 Admin Off 

Air National Guard 1042 nd (800) 452-0311 Dispatch Winch capable blackhawks 

(503) 584-2800 Office Disp medical transport. 

(503) 869-4280 Commander cell 

US Coast Guard (206) 220-7001 Dispatch Blackhawk winch capable 

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2006 SOUTH CASCADE DISTRICT MOB PLAN APPENDIX 

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