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NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDECHAPTER 10 - OBJECTIVES, POLICY, AND SCOPEOF OPERATIONContents11 MISSION STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511.2 PRIORITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 SCOPE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712.1.1 INITIAL NATIONAL RESPONSE PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712.2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF NORTHWESTCOORDINATION CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712.3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISPATCH UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912.4 NORTHWEST COORDINATION CENTER OFFICESTAFFING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012.5 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012.5.1 SPILLS OR UNAUTHORIZED DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012.5.2 AIRCRAFT TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUSMATERIAL - GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1112.5.3 AIRCRAFT TRANSPORT OF HAZ-MAT GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . 1113 MOBILIZATION & DEMOBILIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1313.1 WORK/REST, LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT AND DAYS OFF 1313.2 INCIDENT OPERATIONS DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1313.3 INITIAL ATTACK DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1313.4 RESOURCE MOBILIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1313.4.1 NORTHWEST UNIT IDENTIFIERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1413.5 NATIONAL SHARED RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1713.6 NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENT OF NATIONALOR AREA RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1713.7 UNABLE TO FILL PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1713.8 STANDARD CUBES, WEIGHT AND GEAR POLICYFOR ALL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1713.9 WILDLAND FIRE WEATHER FORECASTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17PAGE 3 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10

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NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE11 - MISSION STATEMENTThe Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (NWCC) serves asthe focal point for providing intelligence and logistical support relatingto on-going and anticipated wildland fi re activity for all Federal andcooperating State wildland fi re suppression agencies in the northwestgeographic area. NWCC facilitates the movement of resourcesbetween Agencies’ Units, while it ensures the Units’ continued fi resuppression capabilities to support large fi re potential by monitoringweather and prescribed fi re activity within the area. NWCC alsoresponds to requests for support from other geographic areas throughthe National Interagency Coordination Center at Boise, ID.NWCC also plays a signifi cant role in providing logistical support to allriskincidents.11.2 PRIORITIESWhen competition for resources exists within the NorthwestArea, the Northwest Coordination Center Manager, EmergencyOperations Manager, or Geographic Area Multi-AgencyCoordination Group (MAC) will establish priorities and allocateresources accordingly.Refer to the National Mobilization Guide for specifi c criteria items,Section 11.2PAGE 5 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10

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NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE12 - SCOPE OF OPERATION12.1 GENERALThe NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE is a supplementto the National Mobilization Guide. The Mobilization Guide isan extension of AGENCY MANUAL/HANDBOOK SYSTEMS,DIRECTIVES and INSTRUCTION MEMORANDUMS relatingto logistical support operations to provide dispatching policies,procedures and organization; a directory, and a catalog ofpersonnel, equipment, aircraft and supplies, in order to assist inobtaining timely and cost-effective incident support services, inorder to ensure control of all fi res within prescribed standards. TheGuide will be updated annually by fi rst of June.The NWCC Center Manager has delegated authority byNorthwest Federal Land Management agencies to mobilizeaircraft, personnel, and equipment throughout the Northwest andthe Nation for incident emergencies or presuppression needs.12.1.1 NATIONAL RESPONSE PLANCooperating Agencies of the Northwest Area who aresignatory agencies to this guide will normally function in asupportive role in coordinating responses to emergenciesand incidents of a nature other than wildfi re as described inthe National Response Plan. An Agency may take the leadrole for purposes of expediency in life-or-death situations, orwhen non-Government Emergency Service Programs arenot able to provide the service. Specifi c agency policies willprovide direction to determine the availability of resources, inconjunction with existing programs, to support and cooperatewith local authorities and organizations.12.2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF NORTHWEST COORDINATIONCENTER:1. Provide information concerning the overall fi re situation inthe Northwest Area including, but not limited to, fi re danger, thenumber of fi res, and the number of personnel and equipmentcommitted to fi res.2. Determine the amount and locations of available overhead,other personnel, equipment, aircraft, transportation, and supplies.Establish criteria and priorities for resource allocation.3. Coordinate the movement of personnel, equipment, aircraftand supplies from Federal Land Management Agencies andCooperators to another area within and outside the NorthwestArea. Provide coordination between other Geographic Areasconcerning presuppression needs.PAGE 7 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE4. Determine incident and initiate resource allocation actionpriorities for personnel, equipment, aircraft and supplies accordingto guidelines in the NW Multi-Agency Coordination Handbook.5. Keep Federal Land Management Agency Heads, Supervisors,Chief’s Offi ce(s), NICC, and Cooperators informed of currentand critical fi re situations and major fi res. Establish needs andpriorities for resource allocation.6. Develop and maintain an accurate summary of crewassignments to fi re suppression and prescribed fi re projects sothat crew use can be evaluated against the desired delivery time,and transportation effi ciency and economy.7. Provide liaison between ordering Units and Fire Caches onequipment needs and delivery methods.8. Recommend to Agency Directors of Fire and AviationManagement the suspension of prescribed burns and control ofmanagement fi res during critical fi re conditions, or during rapidreduction in suppression resources according to action approvedin the NW Preparedness Plan.9. Monitor dispatch organizations for compliance in meetingdispatch standards.10. Participate in Fire Close outs and in the analysis ofcoordination and dispatch activities.11. Provide and maintain a web page which links to Fire andAviation Management websites.12. Assist with movement between Units of fi re managementresources, for prescribed fi re or other project work, throughResource Ordering and Status System.13. Provide leadership in training programs to facilitate currentdispatch and coordination needs.14. Publish tours of duty and staffi ng levels for the varioussuppression resources in Specifi c Action and Readiness Guide(s).Negotiate requested deviations from planned actions with hostUnits and Agencies.15. Determine needs to preposition suppression resources at themost strategic locations, and initiate moves through issuance ofResource Orders to Host Units.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10 PAGE 8

12.3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISPATCH UNITS:1. Responsible for all initial attack dispatch.NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE2. Responsible for mobilizing and dispatching of Agency fundedand based resources.3. Ensure adequate staffi ng of all incidents through the Unit’sdispatch system.4. Ensure that the Unit is prepared on a daily basis to meet fi resuppression needs.5. Inform the Northwest Coordination Center of any anticipatedcritical fi re situations or fi re activity that may exhaust the Units’capabilities.6. Maintain a written log of all suppression activities up to the timethat formal Resource Order dispatch begins, and continue the logon essential items not covered by Resource Orders.7. Maintain a record of the locations of personnel, equipment andaircraft during presuppression activities.8. Be responsible for administrative details for shared resourceswhich are based on a Unit; i.e., training, Contracting Offi cer’sRepresentative as appropriate, discipline, housing, timekeeping,equipment, supplies, and project work.9. Provide Northwest Coordination Center with incident statusinformation on all large fi res on a daily basis.10. Ensure that FULLY QUALIFIED or APPROVED TRAINEEpersonnel are assigned to expanded dispatch organizations in atimely manner.11. Ensure that all Resource Orders for personnel are fi lled withFULLY QUALIFIED or APPROVED TRAINEE personnel.12. Determine needs for prepositioning suppression resources,or for deviations from published staffi ng levels. Additional sharedresources which are needed will be requested through ROSS,with the concurrence of the Northwest Coordination Center.13. Responsible for maintaining a current Expanded DispatchPlan including an Expanded Dispatch Kit with standard items.PAGE 9 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE12.4 NWCC - OFFICE STAFFINGThe Northwest Coordination Center Offi ce will be staffed sevendays a week during fi re season (normally mid-June throughmid-September) from 0730 to 1800 hrs. During periods of heavyincident activity, NWCC may be staffed 24 hours a day. Afterhoursactivity will be handled by a NWCC duty offi cer through theyear-round answering service.12.5 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS12.5.1 SPILLS/UNAUTHORIZED DISPOSAL - WARNING:DO NOT APPROACHIn the event of a Hazardous Material (Haz Mat) spill, release,or unauthorized disposal, the UNIT DISPATCHER will notifythe UNIT HAZ MAT COORDINATOR and relay the followinginformation:(1) Name and Telephone Number of Reporter;(2) Time and Type of incident;(3) Material and Quantity;(4) Location; and(5) Cleanup Status (include, e.g., injuries, possiblehazards to human health or environment).If the severity of the situation warrants further action, theUNIT DISPATCHER or UNIT HAZ MAT COORDINATORshould notify the appropriate Agency Hazardous MaterialCoordinator as well as advise NWCC of the incident.* “AGENCY” HAZARDOUSAGENCY MATERIAL COORDINATOROFFICEUSFS David Summer 503-808-2143BLM Bill Murphy 503-808-6064BIA Q. Brown 503-231-6753Scott Akins, Actg. Br.Dir. 503-231-2278NPS Steve Mitchell 510-817-1376FWS Don Steffeck, Chf/EnvProt 503-231-6223(U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service notifi cations are madedirectly from Field Offi ces or the U. S. Coast Guard)APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10 PAGE 10

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE*The AGENCY HAZARDOUS MATERIAL COORDINATOR will notifyappropriate AGENCY HEADS as necessary. In addition, if the severityof the situation warrants further action, the Agency Hazardous MaterialCoordinator will notify the following:NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTERU. S. COAST GUARD (HQ Duty Offi cer)WASHINGTON, D. C.PHONE: 1-800-424-880212.5.2 AIRCRAFT TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUSMATERIAL - GENERALThe objective of the aviation transport of hazardousmaterials program is to ensure the safety of fl ight. Ahazardous material is a substance or material, whichhas been determined by the Secretary of Transportationto be capable of posing an unreasonable riskto health, safety and property when transported incommerce. Refer to the Hazardous Materials Table forknown hazards (49 CFR, Part 172.101). By contactingthe manufacturer of a product and requesting a MaterialSafety Data Sheet, one can obtain information on thecontents of a product suspected of containing hazardousmaterials. The Shipper must declare hazardousmaterial contents to the carrier, and certify that transportstandards are met. TRANSPORT OF HAZARD-OUS MATERIALS IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THECARRIER. It is recommended that, whenever possible,Units ship hazardous materials via a commercialfreight carrier, and send the Operator via a commercialor charter airline. Declaration of content of hazardousmaterial is also required when it is to be transported onGovernment owned aircraft.12.5.3 HAZ MAT HANDBOOK/GUIDERefer to “Interagency Aviation Transport of HazardousMaterials” Interagency, Handbook (NFES 1068).January 2006 US Department of Transportation E9198(Thirteenth Revision-Expiration Date: 11/30/2006. ThisHandbook is available from NIFC, Great Basin Cache,and on the Internet at : www.oas.gov. It established theprogram for interagency aviation transport of hazardousmaterials in aircraft under the exclusive directionand control of the FS or DOI. The Guide applies afi eld operations such as projects and fi re operations. Itdoes not apply to commercial aircraft operations, or anycommercial airline under charter, even when used toPAGE 11 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEtransport fi re personnel. Aircraft are considered “ commercialaircraft “ whenever the aircraft is transportingany cargo or passengers for other than offi cial governmentbusiness. For thee types of operations, all therequirements of *49 CFR 175 (or the International CivilAviation Organization Technical Instructions) must becomplied with.TO OBTAIN 49 CFR 175 AND DOT-T 9198 TENTHREVISION, EXEMPTION DATED MAY 30, 2003, EX-PIRES November 30, 2006.FUSEES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FIRE PACKS ONCOMMERCIAL AIRLINES, EVEN IF THE AIRCRAFTIS CHARTERED!APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10 PAGE 12

13 – MOBILIZATION & DEMOBILIZATIONNORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEThe Northwest Coordination Center provides for the cost effectivemobilization and demobilization of resources between the NationalInteragency Coordination Center, Northwest Federal Land ManagementAgencies, State Agencies and Cooperators commensurate with agencyorganizational practices.13.1 WORK/REST, LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT AND DAYS OFF(Refer to NMG 13.1)Incident Commanders and Agency Administrators are to maintainsafe, productive incident activities, which includes appropriatemanagement of work and rest periods, assignment durations, andshift length for crews, overhead personnel, and support personnel.The justifi cation for work shifts exceeding 16 hours, includingtravel time, and for those periods that do not meet 2:1 work torest ratio the Incident Commander or Agency Administrator shalldocument, approve, and include in the daily incident records.Documentation must include mitigation measures employed toachieve compliance with 2:1 work to rest ratio policies.Refer to the Interagency Fire Business ManagementHandbook, NFES 2160Note: When utilizing Oregon Department of Forestry andWashington Department of Natural Resources crews/overhead,the length of commitment is 14 days.13.2 INCIDENT OPERATIONS DRIVING (Refer to NMG 13.2)13.3 INITIAL ATTACK DEFINITION (Refer to NMG 13.3)Dispatch centers are to inform all resources of the name of theassigned incident commander and all other pertinent information.All changes in incident command leadership will be announcedto assigned and incoming resources during initial and extendedattack incidents. This information should also be relayed to fi remanagement staff.13.4 RESOURCE MOBILIZATION1. The Emergency Operations Manager is responsible forscheduling and temporary reassignments of all shared resources.Tours of duty will be established and listed in Specifi c Action andReadiness Guide(s) (Refer to NWCC 26.7). A current record ofresource locations and status will be maintained and disseminatedto Agencies and Cooperators.2. Certain sensitive items and overhead positions will be orderedPAGE 13 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEdirectly through the Northwest Coordination Center. They are: AllNFES 4000 Series Items, 500+ Person First Aid Station (NFES1835), National Interagency Incident Management Teams, andFireline Explosives Teams.3. Cache Managers will not accept cache requests from anysource other than NWCC, Unit Dispatch Offi ces, National CacheManagers, Incident Management teams, or pre-designated cooperatingagency representatives.4. When resources are mobilized and demobilized, all actionswill be documented on a Resource Order using ROSS. InteragencyCenters may use their three-letter identifi er on a ResourceOrder when the requested resource is being used to support theInteragency Center’s operation. The Resource Order Numberwill include the Northwest Unit Identifi ers, as listed in the followingsection. The Resource order number will include the unit identifi erfor the Land Management agencies.13.4.1 NORTHWEST UNIT IDENTIFIERS:NORTHWEST INTERAGENCY CENTERSBICCOC -CWC -EIC -GPC -KFC -LFC -MIC -NOC -BURNS INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER MAR,BFZ (BFZ includes BUD, Emmigrant Creek Ranger District ofthe Malheur, BFZ, BUD, BFZ, MAR.CENTRAL OREGON INTERAGENCY DISPATCH CENTER(DEF, OCF, PRD, 95S)CENTRAL WASHINGTON INTERAGENCYCOMMUNICATIONS CENTER - (CBR, HFR, SAR, SES, WEF)EUGENE INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER (EUD,WIF)GRANTS PASS INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER (SIF, OCP,71S)KLAMATH FALLS INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER(CLP, WNF, BVR, KLR, LOR, UKR, 98S)LAKEVIEW INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER(FRF, LAD, SHR, HAR, 98S)MEDFORD INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER(RRF, MED)NORTHEAST OREGON INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER(WWF, 97S)NWCC - NORTHWEST INTERAGENCY COORDINATION CENTER(BIA, BLM, NPS, FWS R1R in OR. and WA.)PIC - PENDLETON INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER -(UMF, UMA, UMR, COR, MNR, MKR, TPR, 97S (PENDLETONUNIT), SES (BLUE MTN. AREA)JDCC -JOHN DAY INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONSCENTER, MAF, 952 (John Day ODF unit)APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10 PAGE 14

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEINTERAGENCY ZONESBFZ – BURNS INTERAGENCY FIRE ZONEUS FOREST SERVICECGF - COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NSACOF - COLVILLER06 - REGIONAL OFFICEDEF - DESCHUTESRRF - ROGUE RIVERFRF - FREMONTSIF - SISKIYOUGPF - GIFFORD PINCHOTSUF - SIUSLAWMAF - MALHEURUMF - UMATILLAMHF - MT. HOODUPF - UMPQUAMSF - MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE WWF - WALLOWA-WHITMANOCF - OCHOCOWEF - WENATCHEEOKF - OKANOGANWIF - WILLAMETTEOLF - OLYMPICWNF - WINEMABUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSCOA - COLVILLE AGENCYMT-FHA - FLATHEAD AGENCYID-FHA - FORT HALL AGENCYNIA - NORTHERN IDAHO AGENCYOPA - OLYMPIC AGENCYNW - REGONAL OFFICEPSA - PUGET SOUND AGENCYQNT - QUINAULT NATION TRIBESIA - SILETZ AGENCYSPA - SPOKANE AGENCYUMA - UMATILLA AGENCYWSA - WARM SPRINGS AGENCYYAA - YAKAMA AGENCYGRT - GRAND RONDE TRIBEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTBUD - BURNS DISTRICTCBD - COOS BAY DISTRICTEUD - EUGENE DISTRICTLAD - LAKEVIEW DISTRICTMED - MEDFORD DISTRICTOSO - OREGON STATE OFFICEPRD - PRINEVILLE DISTRICTROD - ROSEBURG DISTRICTSAD - SALEM DISTRICTSPD - SPOKANE DISTRICTVAD - VALE DISTRICTNATIONAL PARK SERVICELRP - LAKE ROOSEVELT NRA NCP - NORTH CASCADES NPCLP - CRATER LAKE NPOLP - OLYMPIC NPFCP - FT. CLATSOP NMOLP - OREGON CAVES NMFVP - FT. VANCOUVER NHS PNP - COLUMBIA CASCADESJDP - JOHN DAY FOSSIL BEDS NM SUPPORT OFFICEKGP - KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH NHP SJP - SAN JUAN ISLAND NHSMRP - MT. RAINIER NPWMP - WHITMAN MISSION NHSPAGE 15 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEU.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICEAKR – ANKENY NWRNTR - NESTUCCA BAY NWRBKR – BASKETT SLOUGH NWR NQR – NISQUALLY NWRBMR – BANDON MARSH NWR ORR – OREGON ISLANDS NWRBVR – BEAR VALLEY NWRPIR – PIERCE NWRCBR – COLUMBIA NWRPRR - PROTECTION Island NWRCNR – CONBOY NWRQLR - QUILLAYUTE Needle NWRCOR – COLD SPRINGS NWR RFR - RIDGEFIELD NWRCOR - COPALIS NWRSAR - SADDLE MOUNTAIN NWRCPR – CAPE MEARES NWR SHR - SHELDON-HART NWRDNR - DUNGENESS NWRSIR - SILETZ BAY NWRFLR - FLATTERY ROCKS NWR SNR - SAN JUAN ISLANDS NWRGHR - GRAY’S HARBOR NWR SGR - STEIGERWALD NWRHFR - HANFORD REACH NAT MONUT TAR – THREE ARCH ROCKS NWRHAR - HART MTN NAT ANTELOPE REFUGE TPR - TOPPENISH NWRJHR - JULIA BUTLER HANSEN NWR TUR - TUALATIN RIVER NWRKLR – KLAMATH MARSH NWR TBR - TURNBULL NWRLAR – LEWIS & CLARK NWR UKR - UPPER KLAMATH NWRLOR – LOWER KLAMATH NWR UMR - UMATILLA NWRLPR - LITTLE PEND OREILLE NWR WTR - WAPATO LAKE NWRMAR - MALHEUR NWRWIR - WASHINGTON Island NWRMKR – MCKAY CREEK NWR WLR - WILLAPA NWRMNR - MCNARY NWRWMR - WILLIAM FINLEY NWROREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRYORS - STATE HEADQUARTERS51S - TILLAMOOK DISTRICT52S - ASTORIA DISTRICT53S - FOREST GROVE DISTRICT55S - WEST OREGON DISTRICT58S - CASCADE NORTH DIST.(Mollalla & Santiam)77S - CASCADE SOUTH(Sweet Home & Eastern Lane)71S - SOUTHWEST DISTRICT74S - COOS DISTRICT75S - DOUGLAS DISTRICT78S - WESTERN LANE DISTRICT95S - CENTRAL OREGON DIST.97S - NORTHEAST OREGON98S - KLAMATH-LAKE DISTRICT99S - WALKER RANGE DISTRICTWASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESWAS - STATE HEADQUARTERSNES - NORTHEAST REGIONNWS - NORTHWEST REGIONOLS - OLYMPIC REGIONSES - SOUTHEAST REGIONSPS - SOUTH PUGET REGIONPCS - PACIFIC CASCADEREGION.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10 PAGE 16

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE13.5 NATIONAL (SHARED) RESOURCES (Refer to NMG 13.5)13.6 NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENT OF NATIONAL & AREARESOURCESNATIONAL SHARED RESOURCES. Host Units of NationalShared Resources will immediately notify NWCC and othersof the commitment of these resources by electronic mail utilizingthe Northwest Coordination Center’s DMS Address. Referto NMG 13.6.13.7 UNABLE TO FILL PROCEDURE (Refer to NMG 13.7)13.8 STANDARD CUBES, WEIGHT AND GEAR POLICY FORALL RESOURCES MOBILIZED OUTSIDE THE NORTH-WEST AREA WILL ADHERE TO LIMITATIONS SETFORTH IN THE NATIONAL MOBILIZATION GUIDE.TYPE I or TYPE II TEAMS - When mobilized to an incident,a maximum of 30 pounds each of additional weight will beallowed to the Communications Unit Leader (e.g. computer& credit card machine), and the Air Tactical Group Supervisor(e.g. additional fl ight suits, radios & helmets). IncidentManagement Teams are allowed an extra 300 pounds ofequipment in addition to the above weight exemptions. Thedistribution of the 300 pounds is to be determined by theIncident Commander.INCIDENT MEDICAL SPECIALISTS - When dispatchedoutside the Northwest Area, Incident Medical Specialists maycarry an extra 30 pounds of medical supplies. When dispatchedwithin the Northwest Area, the Incident Medical Specialistwill be allowed to carry an extra 40 pounds of medicalsupplies, IMS Assistants will be allowed an extra 30 poundsfor medical supplies, and IMS Technicians will be allowed anextra 25 pounds for medical supplies.SMOKEJUMPERS – Please refer to NMG Section 62.4.RAPPELLERS AND HELICOPTER MANAGERSPlease refer to NMG Section 62.6.13.9 WILDLAND FIRE WEATHER FORECASTS (Refer toNMG.13.9)The National Weather Service will distribute morning fi reweather forecasts, afternoon updates, fi re weather watches,and red fl ag warnings as specifi ed in their annual operatingplan. All dispatch and coordination centers, and unitdispatchers, will be responsible for distributing the weatherinformation to fi refi ghters and incident management person-PAGE 17 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEnel at initial attack bases, staging areas, fi eld locations, andincidents with resources committed to initial/extended attack.Note: Please refer to the current National Weather ServiceOperating Plan.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 10 PAGE 18

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDECHAPTER 20 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURESContents21 ORDERING CHANNELS/COST CODING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721.2 ORDERING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721.2.1 SUPPORT TO BORDER FIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721.2.2 MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721.2.3 NORTHWEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD CONCEPT. . . . . . . 821.2.4 USDI/BIA ORDERING CHANNELS(PORTLAND AREA JURISDICTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1021.3 NON-INCIDENT RELATED ORDERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1121.4 COST CODING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1121.4.1 USDI/BLM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1121.4.2 USDI/BIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1121.4.3 USDI/NPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1121.4.4 USDI/FWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1121.4.5 USDA/USFS - DETERMINING INCIDENTPROJECT NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1122 OVERHEAD/CREWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1522.1 MOBILIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1522.1.1 REDMOND MOBILIZATION CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1522.1.2 NIGHT MOBILIZATION FOR EXTENDED ATTACK . . . . . . . 1622.1.3 DEMOBILIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1622.1.4 DEMOBILIZATION - LARGE/MULTIPLE INCIDENTS . . . . 1722.2 CREWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1822.2.1 CREW IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922.2.2 JOB CORPS CREWS (JCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922.2.3 SNAKE RIVER VALLEY (SRV) CREWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922.2.4 CONTRACT CREWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2122.2.4.1 HOST UNITS FOR NORTHWEST NATIONALCONTRACT CREWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2122.2.4.2 MOBILIZATION ON NCR’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2122.2.4.3 MOBILIZATION OF PNWIFCA’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2322.2.4.4 UNITS WHICH DO NOT SERVE AS A HOST UNIT FORCREW CONTRACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2622.2.4.5 OUT OF AREA MOBILIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2722.2.5 STATE INMATE CREWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2722.3 INTERAGENCY FIRE USE MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2822.4 ARIEL FIRE DELIVERED FIREFIGHTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . 2822.4.1 SMOKEJUMPERS (SMKJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2822.4.2 RAPPELLERS (HRAP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2922.5 HELICOPTER MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2922.6 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (COMC) . . . . . . . . . 2922.7 INCIDENT METEOROLOGIST (IMET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2922.8 CACHE SUPPORT POSITIONS/DEMOB SPECIALISTS . . 30PAGE 1 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE22.9 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3022.9.A NORTHWEST NATIONAL INCIDENTMANAGEMENT TEAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3022.9.B NORTHWEST AREA INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMS . 3122.9.C “ORCA” AREA INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM . . . . . . . 3222.9.D INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM CLOSEOUTS . . . . . . . . 3222.9.1 INTERAGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3222.9.2 AREA COMMAND TEAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3222.9.3 INTERAGENCY FIRE USE MANAGEMENT TEAMS(FUMT 3222.9.4 INTERAGENCY ALL-HAZARD MGMT TEAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3322.10.1 BUYING TEAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3322.10.2 ADMINISTRATIVE PAYMENT TEAMS (APT/USDI) . . . . . . 3422.10.A PROCUREMENT UNIT LEADERS (PROC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3422.10.3 DOI-BURNED AREA REHABILITATION (BAER) TEAMS . . 3422.10.3A USDA/USFS REGIONAL BURNED AREAREHABILITATION (BAER) TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3422.10.4 CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING TEAMS . . . . 3522.10.5 WILDLAND FIRE PREVENTION/EDUCATION TEAMS . . . 3522.10.6 WILDLAND FIRE AND AVIATION SAFETY TEAMS (FAST) 3522.10.7 AVIATION SAFETY ASSISTANCE TEAM (ASAT) . . . . . . . . 3522.11 SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKER MANAGER (SEMG) . . . . . 3522.12 TECHNICAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS (THSP) . . . . . . . . . 3522.13 INCIDENT MEDICAL SPECIALIST TEAMS (IMS). . . . . . . . 3622.14 HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST (HRSP) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3622.15 UNION REPRESENTATIVE (NFFE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3722.16 FIRELINE EXPLOSIVE TEAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3822.17 USDA/USFS COST UNIT LEADER WITH INCIDENT COSTACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEM(COST W/ICARS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3822.18 LAW ENFORCEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3922.19 INCIDENT BUSINESS ADVISORS (IBA1, IBA2) . . . . . . . . . 3922.20 USDA/USFS ASSESSMENT TEAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3922.21 CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVE NORTHWEST (CRNW) . 4022.22 BAR CODE TEAMS WITH EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4022.23 CONTRACT EQUIPMENT (EQTR) AND PERSONNEL(PTRC) TIME RECORDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4022.24 FALLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4122.24.1 FALLER MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4122.25 AD WAGE RATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4222.26 GIS TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS (GIST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4222.27 TRAINING SPECIALISTS (TNSP) AND TRAINEEMOBILIZATION GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4223 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4323.1.1 USDA/USFS BD CACHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4323.3 NORTHWEST AREA CACHE SYSTEM AND OPERATINGPROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431. ORDERING CACHE EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 2

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE2. MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL MOBILE CACHESUPPORT VANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443. RETURN OF EQUIPMENT FROM FIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465. RECYCLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476. FIRE HOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477. INCIDENT LOGISTICAL SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4723.3.2 FIELD OFFICE REPLENISHMENT DURINGFIRE SEASON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4723.3.3 FIELD OFFICE REPLENISHMENT OUTSIDE OFFIRE SEASON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4823.3.4 INCIDENT REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4823.3.5 INCIDENT REPLACEMENT: TYPE 3 & 4 INCIDENTS . . . . 4823.3.6 INCIDENT TO INCIDENT TRANSFER OF EQUIPMENTAND SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4823.3.6 NON-FIRE INCIDENTS/PROJECT SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . 4823.4 NATIONAL INCIDENT RADIO SUPPORT CACHE . . . . . . . 4923.4.1 ICS STARTER SYSTEMS (NFES 4390) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4923.4.1 RADIO MOBILIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4923.5 ATMOSPHERIC THEODOLITE METEOROLOGICALUNIT (ATMU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5023.6 REMOTE AUTOMATIC WEATHER STATIONS,(FRAWS) NFES 5869 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5023.7 PROJECT REMOTE AUTOMATIC WEATHERSTATIONS,(PRAWS) NFES 5870 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5023.8 NATIONAL CONTRACT MOBILE FOOD SERVICEAND SHOWER UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5023.9 COMMISSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5123.10 ENGINES AND TENDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5123.10.1 PACIFIC NW ENGINE AND TENDER AGREEMENTRESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5123.10.2 HOST UNITS FOR PACIFIC NW ENGINES AND TENDERVENDORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5223.10.3 MOBILIZATION OF PACIFIC NW ENGINES AND TENDERVENDORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5223.10.4 UNITS THAT DO NOT SERVE AS A HOST UNIT FOR . . . . .PACIFIC NW ENGINE OR TENDER VENDORS . . . . . . . . 5223.10.5 OUT OF AREA MOBILIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5323.10.8 REASSIGNMENT PROCESS FOR ENGINES/TENDERS . 5323.11 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5323.12 OTHER CAMP SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5323.13 COMMERCIAL BUS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5323.14 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR NATIONAL .RESPONSE PLAN ACTIVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5323.15 FEMA-MOBILE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORTDETACHMENT (MERS) DISASTER RESPONSECOMMUNICATIONS AND LIFE SUPPORTEQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55PAGE 3 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE24 AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6124.1 AIRCRAFT MOBILIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5524.1.1 AIRCRAFT SOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5524.3.1 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5524.3.1 AUTOMATTED FLIGHT FOLLOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5724.3.2 AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING . . . . . . . . 5724.3.3 OVERDUE, MISSING, AND DOWNED AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . 5824.4 AIRBORNE THERMAL INFRARED (IR) FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . .MAPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5824.4.1 INFRARED SERVICES/PACIFIC NORTHWEST . . . . . . . . . 5824.5 LEAD PLANES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5824.6 AERIAL SUPERVISION MODULES (ASM1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5824.7 AIR TACTICAL AND RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT . . . . 5824.8 LARGE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5824.9 HELICOPTERS CALL WHEN NEEDED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5824.9.1 EXCLUSIVE USE CONTRACT HELICOPTERS . . . . . . . . . 5924.9.2 STATE OF WASHINGTON (WAS) HELICOPTERS . . . . . . 5924.9.3 REGIONAL NATIONAL GUARD HELICOPTERS . . . . . . . . 6024.9.4 LOCAL “FIRE USE ONLY” HELICOPTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6024.10 AIR TANKERS AND LEAD PLANES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6024.10.1 AIR TANKER EARLY ACTIVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6024.10.2 MAFFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6024.10.3 SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKERS (SEATS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6024.10.4 AIR TANKER DISPATCHES (LOADED VS EMPTY) . . . . . . 6024.10.5 NORTHWEST AREA TACTICAL AVIATION RESOURCESDISPATCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6024.10.6 AERIAL SUPERVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6224.10.7 TACTICAL AVIATION RESOURCES PRIORITIZATION . . . 6324.10.8 AIR TANKERS, SEAT’s, HELICOPTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6424.11 AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6524.11.1 TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6524.11.2 AIRSPACE BOUNDARY MANAGEMENT PLAN . . . . . . . . . 6624.11.3 NEWS MEDIA AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6824.11.4 MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES AND SPECIAL USEAIRSPACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6824.11.5 AIRSPACE CONFLICTS: REPORTING AND FOLLOW UP24.11.6 CRITICAL AIRSPACE CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6924.11.7 TEMPORARY AIRPORT CONTROL TOWER . . . . . . . . . . 6924.11.8 AIRPORT CLOSURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6924.11.9 BLASTING ACTIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6924.11.10 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY RADIO RADIO FREQUENCY7024.15 DEDICATED RADIO FREQUENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7024.16 INTERAGENCY INTERM FLIGHT AND DUTY LIMITATION 7025 INTELLIGENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7125.1 INCIDENT STATUS SUMMARY (LARGE FIREREPORT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7125.1.1 INCIDENT STATUS SUMMARY (ICS 209) TONORTHWEST COORDINATION CENTER . . . . . . . . 71APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 4

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE25.2 GEOGRAPHIC AREA REPORT TO NICC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7225.2.1 NORTHWEST AREA INTERAGENCY SITUATIONREPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7225.3 PREDICTIVE SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7326 PACIFIC NORTHWEST INTERAGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN . . 7526 HOW PREPAREDNESS LEVELS ARE DETERMINED . . . . 7526 PREPAREDNESS PLAN CRITERIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7526 UNIT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7526.6 USDA/BIA PLANNING LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7526.7 SPECIFIC ACTION AND READINESS GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . 7727 RESOURCE ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR MILITARY ASSETS . 8527.1 ESTABLISHED RESOURCE ORDERING PROCESS . . . . . 8527.1.9 OREGON AND WASHINGTON NATIONAL GUARD . . . . . . 8527.4 INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8528 DISPATCH FORMS/MISCELLANEOUS (EXHIBITS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8728.14 NORTHWEST AREA AIRTANKER DISPATCH GUIDEMAP(EXHIBIT 14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8828.15 NORTHWEST AREA SMOKEJUMPER DISPATCH GUIDEMAP (EXHIBIT 15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8828.16 SMOKEJUMPER INITIAL ATTACK RESOURCE ORDER ANDINSTRUCTIONS (EXHIBIT 16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8928.17 NORTHWEST PREPAREDNESS AREA MAP (EXHIBIT 17) . . 9128.18 NORTHWEST AREA DEDICATED VHF-AM RADIO . . . . . . . . . . .9228.18A FREQUENCIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93(EXHIBIT 18) (EXHIBIT 18A) FM RADIO FREQUENCIES MAP . . .28.19 NORTHWEST PREDICTIVE AREA MAP (EXHIBIT 19) . . . 94PAGE 5 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

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21 - ORDERING CHANNELS/COST CODINGNORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE21.2 ORDERING PROCEDURES Refer to NMG 21.221.2.1 SUPPORT TO BORDER FIRES Refer to NMG 21.2.121.2.2 MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION Refer to NMG21.2.2PAGE 7 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE21.2.3 NORTHWEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD CONCEPTUnits may place orders for initial attack or reinforcementitems to support an incident on their own unit from adjoining/neighboringUnits. Crews, individual overhead, engines,helicopters, light aircraft, and other similar resources may berequested from their adjoining cooperating Units. (Refer toadjoining Unit’s Mobilization Guides for available resources.)Air Tankers, SEATS, and Helitankers will be ordered followingthe procedures documented in section 24.10.8 locatedin the Northwest Mobilization Guide, Chapter 20. ShouldShared Resources be mobilized under this arrangement, notification to NWCC via electronic mail as to number and typeof resource(s) is required. Orders may be placed accordingto the “neighborhood” concept as follows: “Host For” refersto dispatch centers that are responsible for statusing andmobilizing resources for multiple agencies/units.UNIT HOST FOR MAY ORDER FROMBIC BUD, MAR, COC, LFC, JDCC, VAD, 95SBFZCOC Host for BIC, EIC, KFC, LFC, WSA, JDCC,DEF, OCF, PRD, UPF951S Prineville ODF955S Sisters ODFCWC Host for PSC, COA, SPA, YAA, COF,OWF, SES GPF, OKF, SPD, LRP, CBR, WASHFR, SAR, CBR (PIC, NES IA ONLY)EIC Host for COC,WSA, CBD, ROD, SAD, MHF,EUD, WIF SUF, UPF, 55S, 58S, 79S,77S, 78S,GPC Host for CBD, MIC, ROD, SUF, UPFSIF, OCP, 71S-Medford Unit, 72S, 73S71S-Grants Pass 74S,75S Under IA agreementCA-SRF, CA-KNF, CA-HUU,CA-CAPKFC Host for COC, LFC, MIC, UPF,WNF, CLP, 99S, CA-KNF and CA-MDF98S-Klamath Falls Unit) IA AgreementLFC Host for BIC, COC, KFC, 99S, CA-MDFFRF, LAD, SHR, CA-NOD, NV-WID IA Agreement98S-Lake Unit)APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 8

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEMIC Host for GPC, CBD, KFC, ROD, UPF,MED, RRF) 71S, 72S, 73S, 98S,CA-KNF IAAgreementNOC Host for VAD, JDCC, PIC, 95S,WWF,97S (Pendleton Unit),97S-Baker, R-1/R-4/R-6,Tri-RegionLaGrande, and Wallowa Units)PIC Host for NOC, VAD, JDCC, SES, UMA,UMA, UMF MCR, WMP, R-1/Grangeville, 97S,NOAA, CWC , SPD97S (Pendleton UnitsSES .PSC Host for CWC, GPF, NWS, OLS,OPA, PSA, MSF, OLF, SPS, YAA,PCSKGP, MRP, NCP, OLP,PNP, SJP, COR, DNR,FLR, PRR, QLR, SNR,NQR, QNT,SEWCOASPAWSANWCCYAACBDRODSADSPDCWC, NIA, SPA, YAA, COF, OKF,SPD, TBR, NESCWC, COA, NIA, YAA, SPD,COF,OKF,NESCOC, EIC, MHF, 95SOSO, BIA, NWA, R1RPSC, CWC, COA, SPA, SPD, GPFEIC, GPC, MED, ROD, SUF, UPF,71S, 74S, 73S, 78SEIC, GPC, CBD, MED, RRF, UPF,71S, 74S, 75S, 77S, 78SEIC, MHF, SUF, 51S, 52S, 53S, 55S58S, 78S,CWC, COA, SPA, YAA, COF, LRP,CBR, TBR, NES, PIC(Walla Walla & Pomeroy Districts)VAD BIC, NOC, JDCC, PIC, 97S,ID-BDC, ID-PAF, ID-NPF,NV-WIDIA AGREEMENTPAGE 9 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDECOF Host for LRP, CWC, COA, OKF, SPA, SPDTBR, LPR) TBR, NESGPF Host for FCP, CWC, PSC, YAA, MHF, SUF,PCS,FVPSPSJDCC Host for JDP BIC, COC, NOC, VAD, PIC, 95S, 97SMHF Host for CGF EIC, WSA, SAD, GPF, SUF, 58S,95S (The Dalles Unit)SUF Host for GRT EIC, GPC, SIA, CBD, SAD, GPF,AKR, BKR, MHF, 51S, 52S, 53S, 55S, 74S, 78S,WMRUPFCOC, EIC, GPC, KFC, MIC,CBD,ROD, 71S, 74S, 75S, 77STHIS AUTHORITY MAY BE SUSPENDED BY THE NWCCEMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGER WHEN THE FIRECOMPLEXITY BEGINS TO AFFECT THE TOTAL RESOURCENEEDS.1. When a Unit is unable to obtain suffi cient resourcesto support an incident on their own Unit, or from theirneighboring Units, the order will be placed with theNorthwest Coordination Center; EXCEPT THAT STATEUNITS WILL PLACE ORDER WITH RESPECTIVEHEADQUARTERS’ OFFICE2. Local operating plans with cooperating units should addresswho will place/receive orders for support.21.2.4 USDI/BIA ORDERING CHANNELS (PORTLANDAREA JURISDICTION) Washington and Oregon Agencieswill follow the ordering channels established by NICC throughthe Northwest Interagency Coordination Center.The Fort Hall Agency ordering channel is through the EasternGreat Basin Coordination Center for extended attack.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 10

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEThe Northern Idaho Agency ordering channel is through theIdaho-Panhandle National Forest for initial attack resourcesand through the Northern Rocky Mountain Coordination Centerfor extended attack.The Flathead Agency ordering channel is through the SouthwestMontana Interagency Dispatch Center for initial attackassistance and the Northern Rocky Mountain CoordinationCenter for extended attack.21.3 NON-INCIDENT RELATED ORDERING Refer to NMG 21.321.4 COST CODING Federal agencies will use the Firecode systemto create their unique four character code for each trackable fi re.All fi re suppression orders are to have an Interagency Firecodeassigned by the ordering offi ce.(Refer to NMG 21.4 and to Specifi c Agency Manuals/Handbooksfor additional direction. www.nifc.gov/news/fi recode/userguide/guide_toc.html)21.4.1 USDI/BLM - Refer to NMG 21.4.121.4.2 USDI/BIA - Refer to NMG 21.4.221.4.3 USDI/NPS - Refer to NMG 21.4.321.4.4 USDI/FWS - Refer to NMG 21.4.421.4.5 USDA/USFS - The interagency Firecode Program willbe used to generate a four character project code for fi re suppressionactivity. (Refer to NMG 21.4.5)“FIRE FOREST” CONCEPT - All Forest Service fi re billingswill be handled in accordance with Forest Service Handbook/Manual direction and Cooperative Agreements.REFER TO: FSH 6509.11K SECTIONS 33.5During the Forest Service’s Fiscal Transition periodquestions related to reimbursement should be directedto the Northwest Area Incident Business ManagementSpecialist, Kathy Shelton, 503-808-2466.The Forest Service will seek reimbursement for all cooperativefi re suppression work rendered to others UNLESS anagreement exists which precludes reimbursement. Billing forservices should follow existing billing procedures using the“Fire Forest” concept. The Fire Forest may or may not be theForest receiving the request for services.All billable fi res will have an unique “P” code assigned to theincident. The interagency Firecode program will be used toPAGE 11 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEgenerate a four character code that will be used to trackand compile costs. Staff at NICC will add the appropriatepreceding two characters and input into the fi nancialsystem. The establishment of this “P” code should bereferred to Incident Business at ASC (877-372-7248).On incidents where the “P” code is requested by adispatch center other than the Fire Forest dispatchcenter, the center assigning the “P” code will contact thedesignated Fire Forest and inform them of this. FINAN-CIAL MANAGERS MUST BE NOTIFIED FROM BOTHFORESTS TO DETERMINE WHICH FOREST WILL BETHE “BILLING“ FOREST. During this contact the billingForest will determine who will be involved in negotiatingthe cost share agreement for the Forest Service andensure that appropriate cost tracking procedures are inplace.Following are the Oregon Department of Forestry Districtsand Washington Department of Natural ResourcesRegions that identify the “Fire Forest” responsible for fi rebillings.OREGON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRYAREA / DISTRICT / UNITFIRE FORESTNORTHWEST OREGON AREA (FOREST GROVE)51S - Tillamook DistrictSiuslaw NF52S - Astoria DistrictSiuslaw NF53S - Forest Grove DistrictSiuslaw NFColumbia City Unit55S - West Oregon DistrictSiuslaw NFPhilomath District UnitDallas UnitToledo Unit58S – Cascade District ( NORTH )Mt. Hood NF581S -Molalla - Santiam Unit - 582S(Except portion adjacent772S- Sweet Home - East Lane - 771S to Willamettee NF77S - Cascade (SOUTH )SOUTHERN OREGON AREA (ROSEBURG)71S - Southwest Oregon DistrictMedford UnitGrants Pass Unit74S – Coos Forest Protective Assoc.Bridge UnitGold Beach UnitRogue River NFSiskiyou NFSiskiyou NFAPRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 12

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE73S - Douglas Forest Protective Assoc.78S – Western Lane DistrictUmpqua NFSiuslaw NFEASTERN OREGON AREA (PRINEVILLE)95S - Central Oregon DistrictJohn Day UnitPrineville UnitFossil Sub-UnitSisters UnitThe Dalles Unit97S - Northeast Oregon DistrictLaGrande UnitWallowa UnitPendleton UnitBaker Unit98S - Klamath Lake DistrictKlamath Falls UnitLakeview Unit99S - Walker Range DistrictMalheur NFOchoco NFDeschutes NFMt. Hood NFWallowa-Whitman NFWallowa-Whitman NFUmatilla NFWallowa-Whitman NFWinema NFFremont NFDeschutes NFWASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESREGION LOCATION FIRE FORESTNES - Northeast Colville Colville NFNWS - Northwest Sedro Wooley Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NFOLS - Olympic Forks Olympic NFPCS – Pacifi c Cascade Castle Rock Gifford Pinchot NFSES - Southeast Ellensburg WenatcheeSPS - South Puget Enumclaw Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NFWAS - State Headquarters OlympiaPAGE 13 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

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NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE22 - OVERHEAD/CREWS22.1 MOBILIZATIONSending Units will ensure that all personnel mobilized have:1. Copy of Resource Order form (Refer to NMG 28.1)2. Four Copies of Passenger/Cargo Manifest (SF 245) (Refer toNMG 22.2 and 28.3) Use of the Manifest is only required forCrews and Type 1/2 Overhead Team Personnel, regardless oftransportation method.3. All personnel transported by aircraft; except on commercialairlines, will be documented on the Form “Aircraft FlightRequest/Schedule” (Refer to NMG 28.4, EXHIBIT 4)4. Form OF-288 - Emergency Firefi ghter Time Report.5. Lunches or Double Lunches, as appropriate.Accurate ETD’s and ETA’s resides with the individual (generallya Crew Leader or individual Overhead who is planning thetravel. These individuals need to give realistic times that complywith policies and regulations to dispatch. Individuals planning thetravel can use mapping software on the web (e.g. http://www.mapquest.com or http://mappoint.msn.com) in conjunction withwork/rest information and other travel considerations to calculatetravel time that complies with agency policy. Dispatchers shoulddiscuss concerns of unrealistic ETA’s with individuals responsiblefor their calculation.WORK/REST, LENGTH OF COMMITMENT, AND REST ANDRECUPERATION: Refer to NMG 13.1, NWCC 13, and to theInteragency Incident Business Management Handbook, NFES2160, entire Section 12.7.22.1.1 REDMOND MOBILIZATION CENTERRedmond Mob Center is activated by the NWCC EmergencyOperations Manager, and the Redmond Air Center Manager(RAC) for Northwest Area incident support.When the Mob Center is activated the RAC AdministrativeOffi cer will staff the center, according to the RAC Mob CenterOperating Plan using standard resource ordering procedures.Logistics Sections Chiefs on the IMT’s headed to the centerfor staging will contact the RAC Mob Center at the belowlisted numbers prior to arrival, to determine the level of MobCenter involvement needed to support the IMT’s during staging.All other resources (other than IMT’s) will be handledthru the normal channels.Contacts: RAC Staging Area Mgr. Or Support DispatcherPAGE 15 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE541-504-7300 or 541-504-7301OR RAC Air Center Main Offi ce541-504-720022.1.2 NIGHT MOBILIZATIONS FOR EXTENDEDATTACKAs a general practice, Federal agencies in the NorthwestGeographic Area will not mobilize resources between thehours of 2200 and 0500 unless an imminent threat to humanlife exists. This may affect the delivery time of resources toan incident, but does not include initial attack.The following guidelines also apply:1) The Federal dispatch offi ces are required to adhere tothe work/rest guidelines (2:1 ratio);2) The Federal dispatch/coordination system will processresource orders between those units that are staffed,and hold resource orders for the units that are unableto staff for a 24 hour period;3) Federal dispatch offi ces receiving resource ordersbetween 2200 and 0500 should consider holding requestsuntil 0500, so as not to interrupt the individualsrest period;4) Incident Management Team (IMT) members and othersinvolved in “phone trees” of Federal IMT membersshould also hold calls until 0500.;5) Consideration should be given to providing adequatetime between “notifi cation” of a mobilization and thetime the individual needs to be at a departure point (i.e.local airport FBO, etc.).22.1.3 DEMOBILIZATION Dispatchers will work closelywith Planning, Logistics, and the Northwest Coordination Centerin planning for the orderly return of resources assigned to largeincidents.The NWCC Emergency Operations Manager, Unit Dispatchers,and Incident Plans and Logistics personnel all have responsibilityfor maintaining records and in planning demobilization.A demobilization plan will be prepared and forwarded to theNWCC Emergency Operations Manager by phone, e-mail orfax, for concurrence 24 hours prior to the release of resourceswhich were originally ordered through the Northwest CoordinationCenter.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 16

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE1. Time of Release. Plans should alert the incident UnitDispatcher suffi ciently ahead of release to allow planning to beaccomplished.2. Mobilization Center. An off-incident location at which emergencyservice personnel and equipment are temporarilylocated pending assignment, release or reassignment.3. Transportation. Suffi cient lead time is necessary to arrangefor transportation to be at the departure point when crews orpersonnel arrive for departure.4. Meals. Lunches or double lunches should be provided bythe incidents when personnel will be traveling by charter orcontracted aircraft.5. Communications. It is important that the Home Unit Dispatcherreceive notice of ETA of returning personnel insuffi cient time to arrange for their arrival and to assist withtransportation home or to meet fl ight connections for continuationof travel.6. Records. Dispatch Records at the Incident, Unit Headquartersand Northwest Coordination Center need to be clearedas personnel and equipment are returned.Dispatchers should arrange to have representatives at all departureand arrival points such as air terminals, etc. The duties of therepresentative are to check personnel and equipment in and out,manifest and keep dispatchers informed of ETD/ATD/ETA or otherpertinent information. They should be knowledgeable in the useof Purchase Orders, Government Transportation Requests, Manifesting,and in verifying Agency Daily Flight Invoices for charteraircraft.22..1.4 DEMOBILIZATION - LARGE/MULTIPLE INCIDENTS(NORTHWEST AREA)During periods of large/multiple incidents, demobilization ofresources from incidents occurring within the NW area maybe handled in the following manner: (In periods of high competitionfor resources, NWCC Emergency Operation Managerhas the authority to modify or rescind any demobilizationprotocols or procedures.)1. Resources obtained from within the Northwest Area,either through the “neighborhood” concept or throughNWC, MAY BE DEMOBILIZED DIRECTLY TO HOMEUNITS (all Agencies).PAGE 17 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE22.2 CREWS2. Resources ordered through NWCC, or those reassignedto an incident from a prior incident. This willrequire notifi cation of release to NWCC.3. Resources should be scheduled to arrive at their fi naldestination NO LATER THAN 2200 HRS.4. Transportation of demobilized resources will conform tothe same standards as set forth in NWCC 22.15. Incident Host Units may secure transportation fromlocal source or negotiate with Home Units to providetransportation, including charter aircraft.6. Flight following will be the responsibility of the incidentand unit procuring aircraft (sending unit). When theIncident Unit has passed “Actual Time of Departure” toHome Units, it is the responsibility of the Sending Unitto be certain aircraft has arrived.Any SIGNIFICANT DELAYS in arrivals/departuresshould be relayed to next Home Unit receiving demobilizedresources to KEEP THE FLIGHT PLAN CUR-RENT. It is not necessary to confi rm arrivals with theIncident Unit.7. Standard Flight Following Procedures will apply asdirected by the NMG 24 and NWCC 24 for resourcesobtained from outside the NW Area through NWCC.Mobilization of Type 2 crews will be based on type:1) Agency and Agency Cooperator (BIA, BLM (incl. SRV),NPS, USFS, USFWS,ORS,WAS, Urban/Rural Fire Departments,and Federal agency preparedness contractresources.2) National Contract Crews3) Pacifi c Northwest Agreement Crews22.2.1 CREW IDENTIFICATIONCrews WILL BE IDENTIFIED for dispatch purposes and foruse at fi re camp. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THESENDING UNIT TO PROVIDE CREW IDENTIFICATION.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 18

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDETYPE 1 CREWS –These crews are identifi ed by Crew Name;i.e., WARM SPRINGS IHC.TYPE 2 CREWS - (NORTHWEST REGULARS) that are assembledon the Unit from regular employees and those hiredthrough the “AD” process, will carry Unit Name, Type Designator(NWR), and Number; i.e., OLF NWR #1, SAD NWR #7,COA NWR #6. Units will NUMBER their NWR crews startingwith number one (#1) and continue on using consecutivenumbers through the year.TYPE 2 Initial Attack CREWS – T2 (IA) crews can be brokeninto squads to conduct initial attack, fi reline construction andfi ring including burnout operations.JOB CORPS CREWS will use Unit three-letter identifi cation,Type Designator (JCC), and Number as: MHF JCC #3.OTHER ORGANIZED CREWS such as Snake River Valley,will use Unit three-letter identifi cation, Type Designator, andNumber as: VAD SRV #5, etc.CONTRACT CREWS such as Interagency Contracted Crewswill use Vendor Name and Identifi cation Number, i.e., JohnDoe Reforestation # IA03 (Contract ID #).CAMP CREWS will use Unit three-letter identifi cation, TypeDesignator and Number as: WSA CC#522.2.2 JOB CORPS CREWS (JCC)Job Corps Centers may plan to organize and train fi re crews.The maximum crew size should not exceed 20 people, includingliaison and crew boss. Generally, Job Corps Crews willbe used on incidents as complete units in line constructionwork. .22.2.3 SNAKE RIVER VALLEY (SRV) CREWSSRV crews are assembled on an “as available”, rotationbasis. They are available for use on a National basis as theneed arises. The “point of hire” for the SRV crews is Vale,OR.Pay status begins when the crews are assembled and readyto depart from the Employment Offi ce. Crews are paid fortravel time. If crews are mobilized and later canceled, thecrew is paid a minimum of two (2) hours, or the duration ofmobilization (to the nearest 30 minutes) whichever is greater.Upon arrival at the incident, the crew will earn a minimum ofPAGE 19 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEeight (8) hours per calendar day (this does not pertain to fi rstand last day).Mobilization - All requests for SRV Crews will be made toNWCC except for Units covered under the “neighborhoodconcept” or other Units having a written Initial Attack Agreementwith the Vale District.Demobilization - Please Reference 22.1.3 NWCC.1. Normally, SRV crews will be dispatched with a CrewRepresentative (CREP) for each crew. During periodsof CREP shortages, Vale District will determine CREPneeds. If SRV crews are mobilized with one (1) CREPfor every two (2) crews, crews will not be separated atthe incident.2. The Vale District may provide one qualifi ed InteragencyResource Representative (IARR) with every four (4)crews requested. The IARR will be responsible for allSRV crews on the incident. This person is made availableas a key contact for logistics between overhead,crews, bus drivers, and the Vale District.22.2.4 CONTRACT CREWS (Refer to NMG 22.2)The dispatching of all “contractor” resources in the Northwestwill be done through “Host Units”. Host Units have beendesignated for the National Crew Contract (NCC) and thePacifi c Northwest Interagency Firefi ghting Crew Agreement(PNWIFCA). These are the only Federal Dispatch Offi cesauthorized to place resource orders directly to a Contractor.As such, the Host Unit will be responsible for dispatching andconfi rming contractor availability within their HOST area.Contractors (on both the NCC and PNWIFCA) will be requiredto maintain the status of their crew (s) in the ResourceOrdering and Status System (ROSS), via the Internet.When calling a contractor, the Host Unit will make a reasonableattempt (ALL CONTACT NUMBERS TRIED) trying tonotify a contractor of an assignment. If a Host Unit is unableto notify a contractor, the Host Unit will proceed to contact thenext contractor. A contractor will have a reasonable time (1HOUR) to inform the Host Unit whether they accept or declinethe assignment. The urgency of the dispatch may requirethe GOVERNMENT to offer less than one (1) hour to confirm availability of a 20-person crew. If a contractor does notcontact the Host Unit within the set time frames, the Host unitwill document that fact and proceed on to the next availablecontractor.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDECrews managed under NCC are the only crews qualified for Initial Attack assignment, the Host Unit will informthe contractor of a location and time for an equipmentinspection prior to starting work on the incident.For Type 1, 2, and 3 incidents, the contractor will be directedto report to a location for “check-in” and pre-workinspection.If a HOST Unit is unable to fi ll a request, the request willbe UTF back to the requesting unit. The requesting unitwill place their order with other neighboring units or toNWCC.Host units MAY DEVIATE FROM ESTABLISHED DIS-PATCH PROTOCOL FOR INITIAL ATTACK ASSIGN-MENTS ONLY. For initial attack, Host units may activatethe closest available resources that will meet suppressionobjectives.22.2.4.1 HOST UNITS FOR NATIONAL CONTRACTCREWS AND PACIFIC NORTHWEST INTER-AGENCY FIREFIGHTING CREW AGREEMENTThe following are the dispatch priorities and considerationsthat will be utilized by offi ces designatedas a “Host Unit For National Contract Crew(NCC) and Pacifi c Northwest interagency Firefi ghtingCrew Agreement Resources (PNWIFCA):1) Agency and Agency Cooperator (BIA, BLM(incl. SRV), NPS, USFS, USFWS, ORS, WAS,Urban/Rural Fire Departments, and Federalagency preparedness contract resources ifapplicable).2) National Contract Crews3) Pacifi c Northwest Crew AgreementHost Units for crews on the “National Crew Contract”are listed under “Dispatch Information” on theWeb at:www.fs.fed.us/fire/contracting/crews/crews.htm22..2.4.2 MOBILIZATION OF NCC’S Each HostUnit Dispatch Center is required to give dispatchpriority to its assigned NCC for Emergency WildlandFire Suppression, All-Risk, Preparedness andSeverity assignments BEFORE all other privatePAGE 21 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEresources not on the National Crew Contract. ExistingAgency contracts are exempt from this protocol.Time (in fi lling orders for fi re suppression, other incidentresponses and severity) is of the essence. At any timethe NCC cannot meet specifi c date/time requirementsthe above ordering protocol is waived. Dispatchers willdocument when these protocols are waived.Each NCC is located within a specifi c Host Unit. TheHost will status each assigned NCC, however it is theresponsibility of each NCC to report all changes inavailability and position to the Host Unit within the mandatoryavailability period (MAP). If the NCC wishes tomaintain dispatch priority outside the MAP, their statusmust be kept current with the Host Unit.When more than one NCC is based within a Host Unit,orders shall be rotated between NCC’s. This rotationis necessary to ensure all crews have an opportunity tomaintain their profi ciency.Rotation Method. The Host Unit’s dispatch center managershall submit the Rotation List to the Area ContractingOffi cer (ACO) prior to the MAP which shows eachNCC’s place in the ordering sequence. The RotationList shall begin with the lowest price resource to thehighest priced. Once the rotation list is established,ordering shall follow the sequence established by thelist through the duration of the contract.If for any reason the NCC is unavailable, that resourcewill lose its turn in the rotation.Lower price NCCs shall not “bump” higher priced NCCswhen they become available; they will wait their turn inrotation and be ordered in the established sequence.The intent of the rotation is to balance dispatch opportunities,not achieve equity in terms of days assigned.Upon receiving a dispatch call, the Contractor has one(1) hour to confi rm availability. Contractor will have at amaximum two hours after order has been confi rmed tostart traveling to the Government designated site.The Government will estimate the travel time to andAPRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 22

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEfrom the incident. For planning purposes, travel timevia ground transportation shall be calculated by dividingdistance (from point of origination to incident andreturn, or incident to incident) by average travel speedof 45 mph (however, consider Driver Limitations postedin Exhibit J in contract). If available at the time ofdispatch, the government may use an Automated travelprogram (such as www.mapblast.com, www.mapquest.com, etc.) to calculate and document travel distancefrom point of origination to the incident.22.2.4.3 MOBILIZATION OF PNWIFCA’sA. GENERAL PROCEDURES1. All crews, engines, and tenders will be assigned tohost units.2. The Northwest Area Neighborhood Concept describedin 21.2.3 of the Northwest Interagency MobilizationGuide will be used.3. All crews, engines, and tenders will be assigned abest value rating by the contracting offi cer based onan evaluation at the time of award. This rating will determinethe priority for dispatching contract/agreementresources when dispatch is based on best value.4. When dispatching closest resources and severalresources can meet the desired delivery time at theincident, order of dispatch will be based on best value.B. DISPATCHING TO TYPE 3, 4, AND 5 FEDERALAGENCY AND WADNR INCIDENTS1. Incidents on Host Units for NW Interagency AgreementResourcesa. Dispatch the resources closest to the incident basedon desired delivery time.b. If all resources are depleted within the host unit,orders will be placed with neighboring host unit(s).Neighboring host unit will fi ll the order based on bestvalue ranking within the host unit with the resourcesthat can meet the desired delivery time.c. If all resources are depleted within the host unit andits neighboring unit(s), orders for additional resourceson federal incidents will be placed with NWCC. Ordersfor additional resources on WADNR incidents will beplaced with Olympia Dispatch Center. NWCC andOlympia Dispatch will place the order with the hostunit(s) closest to the incident. Orders will be fi lledPAGE 23 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEbased on best value ranking within the host unitwith resources that can meet the desired deliverytime.d. All orders placed after the incident is containedwill be fi lled based on best value ranking within thehost unit.2. Incidents on Units That Are Not Host Units forNW Interagency Agreement Resourcesa. Resource order will be placed with neighboringhost unit(s). Neighboring unit will fi ll order basedon best value ranking within the host unit withresources that can meet the desired delivery time.b. If all resources are depleted within the neighboringunit(s), orders for additional resources onfederal incidents will be placed with NWCC. Ordersfor additional resources on WADNR incidentswill be placed with Olympia Dispatch. NWCC andOlympia Dispatch will place the order with theunit(s) closest to the incident which will fi ll the orderbased on best value ranking within the host unit.3. All orders placed after the incident is containedwill be fi lled based on best value ranking within thehost unit.C. DISPATCHING TO TYPE 3, 4, AND 5 ODFINCIDENTS1. Crews, engines and tenders located within thehost unit that services the ODF Protection Unit(see NW Interagency Mobilization Guide 21.2.3)where the incident is located may be ordereddirectly from the Contractor by the ODF Unit Dispatch,or from the host unit dispatch center. Resourceswill be dispatched using the closest/costeffective criteria. When resources are ordered directlyfrom the Contractor, a telephone call shall bemade to the host unit dispatch center with resourcestatus responsibilities and the host unit dispatchcenter will status them in ROSS accordingly.2. If all contract resources located within the hostunit area have been utilized, the ODF ProtectionUnit will go to their neighboring host unit area orto Salem Coordination Center (SCC) for additionalresources.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 24

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEa. If resources are requested through SCC, theywill place the order with the ODF Unit’s neighboringhost unit(s) dispatch center or go directly to theContractor.b. The order will be fi lled based on best value rankingwithin the host unit and the ability to meet thedesired delivery time at the incident. A telephonecall shall be made by SCC to the host unit dispatchcenter followed by a copy of the resource order if acontractor is accessed directly.3. All orders placed after the incident is controlledwill be fi lled based on best value ranking within thehost unit. A case by case exception to fi ll an orderwith the closest/cost effective resource can begranted based on documentation by the IC, DistrictForester, or designate.D. DISPATCHING TO TYPE 1 AND 2 FEDERALAGENCY AND WADNR INCIDENTS1. Incidents on Host Units for NW InteragencyAgreement Resourcesa. Dispatch resources based on best value rankingwithin the host unit.b. If all resources are depleted within the hostunit, orders will be placed with neighboring hostunit(s). Neighboring host unit will fi ll the orderbased on best value ranking within the host unit.c. If all resources are depleted within the host unitand its neighboring unit(s), orders for additionalresources on federal incidents will be placed withNWCC. Orders for additional resources on WAD-NR incidents will be placed with Olympia Dispatch.NWCC and Olympia Dispatch will place the orderwith the host unit(s) closest to the incident. Orderswill be fi lled based on best value ranking within thehost unit.2. Incidents on Units That Are Not Host Units forNW Interagency Agreement Resources.a. Resource order will be placed with a neighboringhost unit(s). Order will be fi lled based on bestvalue ranking within the host unit.PAGE 25 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEb. If all resources are depleted within the neighboringhost unit(s), orders for additional resourceson federal incidents will be placed with NWCC.Orders for additional resources on WADNR incidentswill be placed with Olympia Dispatch Center.NWCC and Olympia Dispatch will place the orderwith the host unit(s) closest to the incident. Orderswill be fi lled based on best value ranking within thehost unit.3. On incidents where orders would ordinarilybe fi lled based on best value as described above,a case by case exception to fi ll an order with theclosest resource can be granted based on documentationby the IC due to emergency fi re conditionsthat warrant an immediate deployment offi refi ghting forces.E. DISPATCHING TYPE 1 & 2 ODF INCIDENTS1. All resources mobilized outside the host unitarea will be ordered through SCC.2. SCC will place orders directly with Contractors.Dispatch priority will be based on best value rankingwithin Oregon and Washington.3. A telephone call shall be made by SCC to thehost unit dispatch center followed by an order inROSS if a contractor is accessed directly.4. On incidents where orders would ordinarily befi lled based on best value as described above,a case by case exception to fi ll an order with theclosest/cost effective resource can be grantedbased on documentation by the IC and District Foresterdue to emergency fi re conditions that warrantan immediate deployment of fi refi ghting forces.22.2.4.4 UNITS WHICH DO NOT SERVE AS AHOST UNIT FOR CREW CONTRACTORSWhen a Northwest unit that does not serve as HostUnit to either a NCR or PNWIFCA has crew needsin excess of their capability, the Dispatch Unit willplace it’s resource request for additional Crew (s)to a Neighboring Dispatch Unit (s). (see 21.2.3NW Area Neighborhood Concept). In the event nocrews are available within their neighborhood, theResource Order Request (s) will be placed withNWCC.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 26

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE22.2.4.5 OUT OF AREA MOBILIZATION1. When a Resource Order for a crew (s) is receivedat NWCC, the request (s) will be placed with the unitclosest to the incident, or the the “point of mobilization”(jetport if the crew(s) are being transported by aircraft).2. If the unit receiving the request from NWCC is a“Host Unit” for contract crews, they may fi ll the request(s) with contract crew (s) according to thepriorities described in Section 22.3.4.13. The State of Oregon and Washington can mobilizePNWIFCA’s out of Area through the Northwest Compact.ORS and WAS will inform NWCC And the HOSTUnit of these actions.Host Units may deviate from established dispatchprotocol for initial attack assignments only. For initialattack, Host units may activate the closest availableresources that will meet suppression objectives.For Type 1, 2, and 3 incidents, the contractor will bedirected to report to a location for “check-in” and a preworkinspection.If a HOST Unit is unable to fi ll a request, the requestwill be UTF’d back to the requesting unit. The requestingunit will place their order with another neighboringunit or to NWCC.22.2.5 STATE INMATE CREWSThe States of Oregon and Washington have inmate crewsavailable for fi refi ghting. The crews may be obtained throughthe local State dispatch offi ce, under the neighborhoodconcept, (Refer to NWCC 21.2.3) (Note - the Oregon inmatecrews may not leave their respective “home” District withoutthe order being placed with the Salem Coordination Center.)Requests for crews outside the neighborhood concept will beplaced through NWCC; who will relay the order to the appropriateState (ORS Salem Coordination Center or WAS StateHeadquarters Fire Control, Olympia).These crews are confi gured as 10-person crews; therefore toobtain 20 people, two 10-person crews need to be ordered.Oregon inmate crews can not leave the state, but Washingtoninmate crews can be utilized outside the state of Washington,with WAS approval.PAGE 27 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEInmate crews come with a State crew supervisor, a Statecorrections offi cer, tools, power saws, and their own transportation.Washington inmate crews also come with one liaisonfor each non-local dispatch of multiple crews. Refer to theappropriate State fi re mobilization guide for further information,and NWCC 62.2.2 for crew locations.22.3 INTERAGENCY FIRE USE MODULESRefer to NMG 22.322.4 AERIAL DELIVERED FIREFIGHTERS22.4.1 SMOKEJUMPERS (SMKJ)The USFS operates two Smokejumper Bases. The Redmond(Oregon) base will have approximately 35 smokejumpers withtwo aircraft and the North Cascades (Washington) base willhave approximately 20 smokejumpers with one aircraft.Requests for smokejumpers will be made through the CentralOregon Dispatcher and the Central Washington Dispatcherrespectively. (Refer to NWCC 28.15 - Northwest Area SmokejumperDispatch Guide Map, EXHIBIT 15.) Requests thatcannot be fi lled through a Host Dispatcher need to be placedwith the Northwest Coordination Center. During criticalresource shortages, Smokejumper bases may be instructedto coordinate dispatch of jumpers with the Northwest CoordinationCenter. Smokejumpers are assigned to the user Unituntil released.All movement of smokejumpers between bases will be coordinatedthrough the Northwest Coordination Center.ORDERING SMOKEJUMPERSRequests for smokejumpers will be placed either as “initialattack” resource orders or as “booster crews” placed on anOverhead request in ROSS.When submitting an “initial attack” request for smokejumpers,utilize the Smokejumper Initial Attack Resource Order, (Referto NWCC 28.16, EXHIBIT 16.) The information requested onthe Smokejumper Initial Attack Resource Order form is criticalto facilitate timely and effi cient smokejumper response to anincident. Although each block supplies helpful and importantinformation, blocks 1-15 are needed, as a minimum. Afterhour requests for initial attack may be placed after normalworking hours.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 28

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEWhen placing an order for smokejumper boostercrews,SmokeJumper Operations bases within the Region willconsult with the Northwest Coordination Center and determine theneed to order boosters on an overhead resource order.REQUESTING SMOKEJUMPER STANDBYRequests for smokejumper standby outside of normal staffi nghours will be made directly to Central Oregon Dispatch and CentralWashington Dispatch and documented on an Overhead ResourceOrder. The number of jumpers requested to standby andthe hours to be covered must be included in the order. Smokejumpersin overtime status will be released from duty as soon aspossible, depending on daylight, available aircraft and current fi resituation.22.4.2 RAPPELLERSThe USFS operates fi ve Rappel Bases in the RegionSix. The fi ve rappel bases are fully operational fromJune through September. Rappellers are a regionalresource with local host support. Their primary missionis initial attack.REQUESTING RAPPELLERSRequests for rappellers will be made though the Hostunit. Requests that cannot be fi lled through the Hostunit shall be placed through NWCC. Preposition orderswill be coordinated with NWCC and placed through normalchannels. Booster orders will be fi lled with normalordering procedures in consultation with NWCC. Rappellerstandby outside of normal staffi ng will be madethrough the Host Unit.22.5 HELICOPTER MODULESRefer to NMG 22.5/24.7, NWCC 24.7. When modules areordered, they will be sent to an off-site designated mobilizationarea, where both the helicopter and module will assemble. Onceassembled, they will proceed as a unit to the incident.22.6 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (COMC) Refer to NMG22.6/6622.7 INCIDENT METEOROLOGIST (IMET)Dispatch Units will order direct from their local Fire WeatherOffi ce. When National weather Service (NWS) Forecast Offices are unable to provide an incident meteorologist (IMET)located within their local fi re weather district, the dispatch unitwill forward the request to NWCC who will place the requestPAGE 29 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEwith NICC. Refer to NMG 22.7 for more guidance whenordering the IMET.22.8 CACHE SUPPORT POSITIONS/DEMOB SPECIALISTSThere is NOT a set make-up which constitutes a team;thus, each request for positions will be tailored to fi t thesituation and level of expertise required to completethe mission. One member will be designated as TeamLeader, unless the request is for a non-integratedteam. Specifi c positions available include: Fire CacheManager (FCMG), Materials Handler Leader (WHLR),Materials Handler (WHHR), Supervisory Supply Clerk(CAST), Supply Clerk (CASC) and Pump/Chain SawMechanic (THSP).Cache Demobilization Specialists (CDSP) will beordered through NWCC. Normal operating procedureswill be to send two (2) specialists to an incident.22.9 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMSIncident Management Teams of overhead in theCommand, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Financecategories have been selected and trained for useon incidents. (Refer to NMG 63.2 and NWCC 63.1.2for National/Area [Type 1/2] Team confi gurations andschedules.)Considerations as to which type team to mobilizeare usually based on incident complexities and otherconsiderations.Refer to Red Book,Chapter 11, Wildland IncidentComplexity Analysis, Appendix L & M Transfer ofCommand and Appendix R Sample Delegation/AgencyAdministrator to IMT.22.9.ANORTHWEST NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENTTEAMSThe Northwest Area has two (2) National Incident ManagementTeams. These teams are available on a prescheduledbasis (Refer to NMG 63.1 and NWCC 63.1.3) for dispatchlocally and nationally. The schedule is established assigningone team as being “Up.” The second team not in “up status”will be ready and available for an unscheduled mobilization.1. NWCC will forward or place team resources orders inRoss) with the appropriate Host Unit Dispatch offi ce.NWCC will follow that order with a courtesy call to theAPRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 30

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEHost unit dispatcher and alert them that the team orderhas been placed in ROSS. The Host unit dispatcher isresponsible for relaying order information to the team’sIncident Commander (IC), who will confi rm team availability,as well as provide Host unit with a current teamroster. The Host unit dispatcher will notify NWCC ( byphone), of team’s availability.2. Units will confi rm the availability of team members andtheir travel plans with the Host Unit Dispatch offi ce.3. Should a team member be unavailable, the IncidentCommander will pre-select a qualifi ed replacement.22.9.BNORTHWEST AREA INCIDENT MANAGEMENTTEAMSReference NWCC 63.1.4 for the Northwest Area Team schedule.Northwest Area Teams’ memberships consist of variouscombinations of federal, state, and fi re district personnel.1. “Host Units” will establish notifi cation and mobilizationprocedures.2. At Preparedness Level II and above, responsible HostUnit will ALERT “Up Team” following schedule in NWCC63.1.4.3. Incident Units in Oregon have the option to activate a“local” team when deemed prudent. Resource Order willbe placed with the team’s “Host Unit”.4. When a ”Local team” is not available to the IncidentUnit in Oregon, or an additional team is needed, theResource Order will be placed with NWCC. NWCC willplace the order with the Host Unit of another team withinthe Northwest area, or to NICC, as appropriate.5. Incident Units in Washington will place Resource Ordersfor Area Teams direct to the DNR Headquarters in Olympia.(All Resource Orders for “WAS Hosted” Area Teams,for local use in the state of Washington, will be ordereddirect from the DNR Headquarters in Olympia.)6. Mobilization of “WAS Hosted” Area Teams to Federal incidentsin the state of Oregon will be processed throughNWCC. NWCC will place the Resource Order direct tothe DNR Headquarters in Olympia.)7. When an Area Team is dispatched within or outside thePAGE 31 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDENorthwest Area, only a Standard Team , as described inNMG 63.2.1, will be mobilized. Any additional positionsmust fi rst be negotiated between the Incident Commanderand the Agency Administrator of the incident unit.Simultaneously, the information regarding additional approvedpositions needs to be shared with the Dispatch Unitplacing the request so that the number of Overhead Requestscan be coordinated throughout the dispatch system.22.9.C“ORCA” AREA INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMThe ORCA Area Team are made up of personnel from bothsouthern Oregon and northern California agencies. TheORCA Area Team memberships consist of various combinationsof federal, state, and state fi re district personnel.Dispatch of these teams to “local incidents” will be theresponsibility of the Klamath Falls Interagency Fire Center.Dispatch to incidents outside the local specifi ed areas will bethe responsibility of Geographical Area Coordination Centers.When this occurs, Overhead Requests for team personnelfrom outside the Northwest Geographic Area will be processedthrough the NWCC to NICC (normal channels).22.9.DINCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM CLOSEOUTSThe agency (hosting unit) where incident occurs needs tonotify NWCC of appropriate scheduling for team closeout ofincident.22.9.1 INTERAGENCY INCIDENT MANAGEMENTTEAMS Refer to NMG 22.9.122.9.2 AREA COMMAND TEAMS Refer to NMG 22.9.222.9.3 INTERAGENCY FIRE USE MANAGEMENTTEAMS (FUMT) (Refer to NMG 22.9.3 andNMG 63.3) The Northwest Geographic Area hasone established FUMT available for assignmentwithin the NWGA this season. The FUMT will notbe included in the National Rotation but is staffedaccording to national guidelines (NMG 22.9.3). Allorders for FUMT’s in the NW will be placed withNWCC. NWCC will place the request with HostUnit (NOC) who will mobilize the team according toestablished quidelines used by a “host unit” for anIMT. If the NW FUMT is committed or unavailableNWCC will place the request with NICC.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 32

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE22.9.4 INTERAGENCY ALL-HAZARD MGMT TEAMRefer to NMG 22.9.422.10.1 BUYING TEAMS Refer to NMG 22.10.1National Buying Teams are utilized to support theincident’s Acquisition Unit during the increased workloadperiod resultant from an emergency response event.Buying Teams work with and report to the Incident UnitAdministrative Offi cer. These teams should be consideredfor use when a Type 1 or Type 2 Team is beingmobilized to an incident and/or an emergency eventwarrants.The Incident Unit’s Administrative Offi cer will make thedetermination if an Incident Buying Team is needed forsupport to the Incident Acquisition Unit. National BuyingTeams will be mobilized according to the National Call-Out Rotation as described in the NMG 69.1.Buying Teams generally consist of seven (7) procurementmembers.PROCESS FOR ORDERING BUYING TEAMS: TheIncident Unit Dispatcher, or the NICC Overhead Dispatcher,will place the Request (7 Overhead RequestNumbers) with the NWC. The NWCC OverheadDispatcher will contact the “Up” Buying Team Leader’sUnit Dispatcher (Refer to NWCC 64.1.2) and placethe Request for the Buying Team Leader (BUYL). TheBUYL will confi rm availability of the remaining BuyingTeam Members (BUYM’s) and their home units. TheBUYT’s Unit Dispatcher will relay this information backto the NWCC Dispatcher. At this point, NWCC will place“Name Requests” through normal dispatch channels toteam members’ home units.22.10.2 ADMINISTRATIVE PAYMENT TEAMS (APT)USDI)(Refer to NMG 22.10.2)These teams assist DOI agencies in making fi re payments.Please contact the appropriate agency coordinatoron how to order a team.Offi ceBIA – Gail Schultz 503-231-6764BLM – Brenda Johnson 503-808-6319NPS – Teresa Wright 206-220-4069FWS – Cindy Rutherford 503-736-4758PAGE 33 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE22.10.APROCUREMENT UNIT LEADERS (PROC)National (Type 1) Incident Management Teams will havea PROC assigned as a regular team member.Northwest Area (Type 2) Incident Management Teamsmay have a pre-assigned PROC as a regular teammember.22.10.3 DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR - BURNED AREAREHABILITATION (BAR) TEAMS Refer to NMG22.10.322.10.3A USDA/USFS REGIONAL BURNED AREA REHA-BILITATION (BAR) TEAM:A list of qualifi ed Burned Area Rehabilitation Team Leadersis maintained by the Regional BAR Coordinator.BAR procedures are outlined in FSH 2509.13. Requestsfor BAR Team members can be directed to the RegionalBAR Coordinator, (Reference NWCC Chap. 50, RegionalOffi ce/Natural Resources Unit), through the NorthwestCoordination Center.22.10.4 CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFINGTEAMSWHAT IS A CRITICAL INCIDENT?Any incident so unusually stressful and powerfulthat it breaks through an individual’s normal emotionaldefenses to cause an immediate or delayedreaction. The reaction may be emotional, cognitive,behavioral, or physical. The experience mayinterfere with the individuals short-term or longtermjob performance or decision-making ability.EXAMPLES OF CRITICAL INCIDENTS1. Aviation accidents resulting in critical injury ordeath.2. Motor vehicle accidents involving major trauma ordeath.3. Fire shelter deployment and burn over.4. Any incident causing fear or anticipation of death,by nature or human.5. Suicide of a co-worker.6. Death of a co-worker in the line of duty.7. Body recovery work.8. Any traumatic event resulting in massive mediacoverage.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 34

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDERequests for Debriefing Teams will be made to NWCC onan Overhead Request in ROSS.PURPOSE OF CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEF-ING.A Critical Incident Stress Debriefi ng (CISD) is a positive andsupportive, defi nitive discussion of the events that took place.the aim of the meeting is to help employees process emotionallydiffi cult events in order to prevent post traumatic stressdisorder, and to return them to a healthy work state as quicklyas possible. CISD is not group counseling or group therapy.It is also not a critique of an incident. The process has beenproven effective in minimizing long-term effects.CONTACTS TO OBTAIN A CRITICAL INCIDENTSTRESS DEBRIEFING.The following is the order of contact for NWCC fl oor coordinatorto arrange for a Debriefi ng Team: Remember, a debriefi ngis not an emergency. Ideally, the session should take place24 to 72 hours after the event.Shelley HakansonTemple Tait-Ochs503/622-3191 (Ext.652)wk503/313-2619 cell503/808-2626 wk503/202-5302 (pgr)22.10.5 WILDLAND FIRE PREVENTION/EDUCATION TEAMSRefer to NMG 22.10.522.10.6 WILDLAND FIRE AND AVIATION SAFETY TEAMS(FAST) Refer to NMG 22.10.622.10.7 AVIATION SAFETY ASISTANCE TEAM (ASAT)Refer to NMG 22.10.722.11 SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKER MANAGER (SEMG)When utilizing SEATS, a SEMG is required. Should therebe a need to obtain one, the request should be placed witha neighboring unit or with the NWCC on a Request Order inROSS.22.12 TECHNICAL SPECIALIST POSITIONS (THSP)A description of the actual position requirements must beincluded in special needs box in ROSS, when ordering TechnicalSpecialists.PAGE 35 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE22.13 INCIDENT MEDICAL SPECIALIST TEAMS (IMS)These teams are used in conjunction with the 500-personFirst Aid Stations (NFES#1835). The expectation is thatIncident Management Teams will utilize local paramedic/EMTresources whenever they are available.The assigned Incident Management Teams Medical UnitLeader (MEDL) will assess the medical needs situation priorto arrival or on arrival at the incident, and determine theavailability of local resources to meet those needs. If localmedical resources are unable to fi ll the medical needs of theincident, an order will be placed for an IMS team. The ordersmay be placed as name requests with proper unit identifi ersusing established dispatch procedures.On incidents that involve only federal jurisdiction, within theNorthwest Area: IMS team members will be mobilized withthe teams as part of the team roster. On incidents that involvenon-federal jurisdiction, within the Northwest: IMS teammember mobilization will be at the discretion of the IncidentCommander and the Incident Host Unit.Should IMS Teams become difficult to fill, contactProgram Dispatch Coordinator, Vicky Wessling, 541-308-1715,, Home 360-695-7005, Cell: 360-609-3797; firstAlternate Peggy Tribble 503/808-6202 or HO -503-630-6914, Cell: 503-481-4225.Dr. Jonathan Jui, M. D. of Portland, licensed in both Oregonand Washington, provides advise and consultation to IMSTeam Managers.The R6 Cache System has seven 500+ Person First AidStations; three at Redmond, two at La Grande and two atWenatchee.22.14 HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST (HRSP)(The following is included for INFORMATION ONLY for Departmentof Interior Agencies.)A Human Resource Specialist will be assigned to incidentbase camps when 300 or more people have been assigned tothe incident. Incident Commanders should evaluate the needfor the position for camps with less than 300 people.The Human Resource Specialist is responsible for: a) monitoringfor inappropriate behaviors, b) providing awareness/education on expectations for mutual respect and an harassmentfree work environment, c) initiating corrective action toresolve and/or prevent problems, and d) preparing reports onAPRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 36

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEactivities related to human resources. The Human ResourceSpecialist will correct inappropriate practices or conditionsthrough the Incident Commander and/or other regular lines ofauthority. Matters that cannot be resolved during the incidentwill be relayed to the host incident unit for fi nal resolution.22.15 UNION REPRESENTATIVE (NFFE)(The following is included for INFORMATION ONLY for agenciesother than the Forest Service.)Article 28.2 of the Master Agreement between the ForestService and the National Federation of Federal Employeesrequires notifi cation to the union regarding representation forbargaining unit employees assigned for duty at a fi re camp.It is the responsibility of the Incident Commander, typicallythrough the HRSP, to notify the Regional Vice President(RVP), Dennis Reichelt, when the number of individuals assignedto a Forest Service fi re incident base camp reaches300 or when there are 300 Forest Service employees assignedto a incident base camp on a non-Forest Serviceincident. This notifi cation must be done within 24 hours afterstaffi ng reaches 300.If the RVP determines a need to send a Union Representativeto a fi re camp, they will provide the name, home unit,and supervisor’s name of the Union Representative to theRegional Labor Relations Offi cer (RLO), Kim Rasmussen-Hickman (Offi ce: 503-808-2544; Cell: 503-317-3753). TheRLO will contact the representative’s home unit supervisorand the NWCC overhead dispatcher to make arrangementsfor dispatch of the designated Union representative to the fi re.Union Representatives assigned to a fi re incident base campare to use the same work schedule they used on their homeunit. They are not to be assigned to fi rst eight hour tours.Further, Union representatives are not legally entitled to earnovertime or compensatory time off while performing unionrepresentational duties. The only exception is where theperson is already on overtime in the performance of agencywork and is called off that work for a short period of time totake care of a union representational situation. The UnionRepresentative must check in with the IC upon arrival anddeparture. However, it is the responsibility of the FinanceChief for supervision, including time recording, of a UnionRepresentative(s) assigned to the camp.PAGE 37 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE22.16 FIRELINE EXPLOSIVE TEAMSORS has one blasting team available. ORS can fi eld ONEteam consisting of ten members: one Blaster Advisor, oneBlaster-in-Charge, one explosives crew leader, four to fi vecrew personnel, and two explosives truck drivers. All teammembers are certifi ed to handle, store, and transport explosives.Explosives and all necessary equipment come with ateam.WAS can fi eld up to two teams consisting of eight members:one Blaster Advisor, one Blaster-in-Charge, one explosivescrew leader, four crew personnel, and one explosives truckdriver. All team members are certifi ed to handle, store, andtransport explosives. Explosives and all necessary equipmentcome with a team.All requests will be made on a Resource Order in ROSS.Specify the estimated number of feet of explosive fi relineneeded in special needs box in ROSS.Dispatching of these teams will be through the NorthwestCoordination Center to the WAS Coordination Center inOlympia. Refer to ORS dispatching in Salem.22.17 COST UNIT LEADER WITH INCIDENT COSTACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEM (COSTW/ICARS.Cost Unit Leaders (w/ICARS) are trained in the operation ofthe Incident Cost Accounting and Reporting System. This isa computerized software program designed to assist the CostUnit Leader in creating graphs, charts, and reports with thefollowing objectives:1. Provide unit fi nance section with daily obligationamounts.2. Improve accuracy of Incident Cost Reports.3. Decrease amount of time spent gathering cost information.4. Provide more detailed analysis of fi re costs.5. Make cost projections.6. Provide support for apportioning costs.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 38

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEThe use of ICARS is mandatory on all Forest Service incidentsmanaged by a Type 1 or 2 IMT in the Northwest.The determination to order a COST w/ICARS will be impactedby the following:1. Is a Cost Unit Leader w/ICARS training already orderedor present on the incident? If not, and the IncidentTeam wants to use ICARS, order a COST w/ICARS.2. The complexity of the incident. Some complex incidentswill require multiple Cost Unit Leaders.22.18 LAW ENFORCEMENTRefer to NMG 42.4 for Memorandum of Agreement betweenthe USDA and the USDOI.Dispatch of a Special Agent/Level IV Law EnforcementOffi cer (LEO), will be placed by a Logistics Coordinator atNWCC.22.19 INCIDENT BUSINESS ADVISORS (IBA1IBA2,)Incident Business Advisors (IBA1, IBA2) work underthe direction of Line Offi cers or their designated representatives. When the decision is made to order the positionthe Resource Order will be placed in ROSS with NWCC.NWCC will utilize the list of qualifi ed IBA’s listed in ROSS.22.20 USDA/USFS ASSESSMENT TEAMSThe Team’s objectives are to assess management decisionsand direction on incident management strategy and to recommendfuture courses of action. The purpose of interactionwith the IMT is for information gathering only. The team doesnot assess current incident operations or tactics.Activation of a fi re assessment team will be requestedthrough the Northwest Coordination Center on a ResourceOrder in ROSS. NWCC will relay the order to the AssistantDirector, Suppression in AFM at the Regional Offi ce. Theteam will normally be composed of:- Team Leader- Plans Chief- Logistics Chief- Fire Behavior Analyst- Other Subject Matter Specialists (Ordering UnitRequests)PAGE 39 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE22.21 CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVE NORTHWEST (CRNW)Crew/Engine/TenderRefer to Contract Crews, NWCC 22.3.4, ContractEngines, NWCC 23.7, and to the list of qualifi ed CRNW’sin ROSS.When contract resources are ordered for an incident,it is the responsibility of the incident to determine if anContract Representative is needed.When an Incident Management Team from outsidethe Region is assigned to Oregon and Washington,the Incident Unit Dispatcher will work with the incomingteam to order a CRNW.22.22 BAR CODE TEAMS WITH EQUIPMENTThe Northwest Area Bar Code System is not availablefor incident support at this time. Bar Code systemmodules are being developed for I Suite.For further information or questions regarding thisprogram please contact Dale Guenther / Information Systems/R6 USFS 503-808-2188.22.23 CONTRACT EQUIPMENT (EQTR) AND PERSONNEL(PTRC) TIME RECORDERSThe USFS, Region 6, has contracts for these services.These contracted personnel are available for use by allmember agencies of the Pacifi c Northwest Wildfi re CoordinatingGroup (PNWCG). The contractors may also beutilized on incidents located in Forest Service Regions 1,2, 3, 4, and 5.Agencies have the fl exibility to staff these positions witheither agency or with contract personnel. When fi lling requestsfor time recording and general clerical assistancefor an incident, cost effectiveness will be considered.(Refer to specifi c Contract(s), the contract distributioncover letter addressed to fi eld units, and agency FireBusiness Management Coordinators for more specifi cs.)Dispatch Procedures: If the incident unit cannot fi ll theirrequests for EQPM’s or PTRC’s using local, neighboringunit, or neighboring unit contract hosts (currently LFC,OWF, and MAF) resources, the request should be placedwith NWCC. NWCC will normally consider using contractpersonnel within region before placing the request withNICC.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 40

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE22.24 FALLERSThere are three methods of ordering Fallers:1. Overhead requests to be fi lled by Agency Fallersthat are Class A, B, or C.2. Resource orders (Overhead) for AD Fallers or(Equipment) for EERA for pickup and chain saws withoperator.3. Overhead request for a Faller Module.22.24.1 FALLER MODULESThe Northwest Area has two EERA’s in place for FallingModules. The Umpqua National Forest Dispatch Centerand the Central Washington Interagency CommunicationsCenter will serve as host units for these modules.The modules come with their own PPE, four wheel driveor all terrain vehicle and two chain saws. The modulescome in two confi gurations:* Standard Confi guration - Falling Module with oneAdvanced and one Basic faller.* Advanced Confi guration - Falling Module with twoAdvanced fallers.1. Neighboring units can place an order in ROSSfor a Falling Module directly to WA-CWC or OR-UPC ifeither of these units is a neighbor (see NWMG. 2. 3).Other units in need of a Falling Module should place therequest in ROSS with NWCC.2. The requesting unit should note in “ SpecialNeeds” in ROSS if the module requested should be inthe “Advanced “ or “Standard “ confi guration.3. The host unit (WA-CWC or OR-UPC) will contactthe fi rm to determine if the requested module is availableand will coordinate the actual dispatch. By activationof the EERA, the location of hire is either Twisp, WA orRoseburg, OR (depending upon which host unit is beingused) unless the Module is on a previous assignmentand is traveling from the previous assignment to the newassignment.a. Travel to assignment and return point of hire will bepaid at the hourly rate for the Module. Return travel timeused for payment will based on a travel time estimateagreed to by an agent of the government (generally theincident fi nance section) and the vendor.PAGE 41 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE22.25 AD WAGE RATESRefer to Interagency Incident Business ManagementHandbook and Northwest Supplement ( AD-5 Rates).22.26 GIS TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS (GIST)GIS Technical Specialists are trained in the digitalproduction of incident maps. They differ from DisplayProcessors in that their products are usually digital, oftenuse local data, and often include analysis (e.g., 3-D terrainmaps or predictive models). They use ARC/Info GISat a local agency incident offi ce or via a laptop runningArcView. GIS Technical Specialists have been trained touse several fi re-specifi c applications.It is up to the Plans Chief and the Situation Unit Leaderas to which products will be done by the GIS TechnicalSpecialist and by the Display Processor. The productsprovided by each of these folks are intended to complementeach other and keep the workload manageable.Key contact for GIS products and services is Kim Kelly,NWCC, 503-808-2720.22.27 TRAINING SPECIALISTS (TNSP) AND TRAINEEMOBILIZATION GUIDELINESIn order to facilitate the goals of the Pacifi c NorthwestWildland Fire Coordinating Group, a Training Specialist(TNSP) shall be assigned to Northwest National andArea IMT’s. The role of the Training Specialist will beto track individual assignments, on-incident follow-up,and fi nal documentation of the assignments. The TNSPanalyze the overall situation and to suggest opportunitiesfor additional trainees as appropriate.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 42

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE23 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIESNORTHWEST AREA CACHE SYSTEM23.1.1 USDA/USFS CACHE Mobilization of equipment andsupplies from Caches will be initiated by the NWCCEmergency Operations Manager for specifi c items incritical short supply at the Redmond Cache. Criticalitems will be identifi ed by the Cache Manager and theinformation forwarded to the NWCC Emergency OperationsManager with a 24-hour minimum lead-time formobilization by the Local Caches. In most cases, itemsmobilized will be refurbished and returned to the sendingUnit.23.3 NORTHWEST AREA CACHE SYSTEM AND OPERATING PRO-CEDURES1. ORDERING CACHE EQUIPMENTThe Pacifi c Northwest Regional Cache System contains a6000-person stocking level inventory, which is distributedwithin three locations, (LA GRANDE and REDMOND,OREGON and WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON). Orders forequipment and supplies will be fi lled from the closest cachedesignated to serve the requesting unit, refer to the listing below.Cache orders will be fi lled to meet time frames specifi ed,using the most economical transportation.LOCATIONRedmond, OR (NWK)La Grande, OR (LGK)Wenatchee,WA (WFK)Olympia, WA (WAK)UNITS SERVEDGPF (Mt. Adams, St. Helens,MHF OCF RRF DEF FRFSIF SUF UPF WIF WNFWSA BUD CBD EUD LADMED PRD ROD SAD ORSMAF UMF WWFGPF (Cowlitz Valley RD)MSF OLF OWF COF COAOPA PSA SPA YAA SPDWASDNRPAGE 43 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDENORTHWEST AREA UNITS OUTSIDE INFLUENCE OF NORTHWESTCACHE SYSTEM:Missoula, MT (RMK)Boise, ID (GBK)FHAFHA ,NIA ,VAD2. MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL MOBILE CACHE SUP-PORT VANSThe Regional Fire Cache System consists of twelve (12) NA-TIONAL MOBILE CACHE SUPPORT VANS prepositionedin the Northwest, the vans includes items for the establishmentof an Incident Base and includes items for supportinglimited line workers. Vans (NFES #2069) will be orderedon a Supply Resource Order utilizing one Request Numberthrough the “VAN Host Unit Dispatcher,” who will in turn notifythe Regional Cache Manager or the appropriate site managerdesignated to serve the requesting unit of the movement ofthe van. Host units will be responsible for the movement ofthe vans to the incident.Host Unit Dispatchers will order replacement Vansthrough the Regional Cache Manager at the RedmondCache or the appropriate site manager designated toserve the requesting unit.Van Inventory - As listed in the NWCG National Fire EquipmentSystem Catalog. Additional items such as water handlingequipment have been in the NW Area and are listed inthe packing list contents is affi xed to the door of the trailer.Vans dispatched to an incident will be unloaded at the incidentbase and the empty trailer returned to the nearest cachesite for restocking. The Incident Commander may request tokeep the trailer with approval of the Regional Cache Managerat the Redmond Cache. Restocking of Vans will be theresponsibility of the nearest cache.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 44

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEPREPOSITIONED MOBILE CACHE SUPPORT VAN LOCA-TIONS (NFES #2069)NO. OFVANSHOST UNIT LOCATION LOADED/DEF Redmond 2FRF Lakeview 1MAF John Day 1MHF Troutdale 1OKF Omak 1SIF Grants Pass 1WWF LaGrande 2WEF Wenatchee 2WNF Klamath Falls 13. RETURN OF EQUIPMENT FROM FIRESAll regular fi re equipment will be shipped directly from the fi reto the National Interagency Incident Support Cache. Equipmentshould be returned as soon as it is no longer needed:Radios from the Cache will be returned to the appropriatelocation as labeled on the system container. All shipments ofsupplies/equipment to an NWK cache location will be coordinatedwith the appropriate site Cache Manager.Fuel will not be shipped back to the NWK Cache System.Motorized equipment and fuel containers, tanks etc., will beemptied and the containers purged. NFES #0700 can beordered from the cache system.The incident is requested to provide documentation for theitems being returned to the cache, NFES #1472, Waybill formthat is within the logistics section kit. This information is usedto assure a correct accounting to each specifi c incident.If the Incident doesn’t provide this documentation, it will beinitiated at the cache site and fi led in the incident package.Often, having the Cache Demobilization Specialist can providecost savings; this individual can condemn equipment andsupplies, which is worn out, unserviceable, or damaged beyondrepair and dispose of consumable items at the incident.In addition, they can facilitate the ordering, documentation,and proper loading of the equipment and supplies returning tothe cache.PAGE 45 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEReturns of unused, excess or items needing repairs shouldbe accomplished promptly so there will be no delay in availabilityof items within the NWK cache system. Non-standard,Non-NFES items not provided through the NFES cache systemare the responsibility of the Incident Management Teamand should be placed into the fi re supply system through thehosting unit.All equipment shipped from the National Cache Systemwill be returned within 30 days of the demobilization of theincident unless prior arrangements have been made with theNWK Cache Manager.4. HAZARDOUS MATERIALThe Incident Management Team has the responsibility forcompliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) Code ofFederal Regulations Title 49 as they apply to the transportationof Hazardous Material as regulated.The incident is required to identify the Hazardous Materialon its shipping document(s) and to make the driver aware ofthe items. The incident can contact the servicing cache foradditional information or assistance.Following is a listing of cache supplies that could impact theincident during the return process:ITEMWEIGHT/QUANTITYa. Fusee, Fire Starter 1001 LBS.b. Tank, Liquefied Petroleum Gas 1001 LBS./50 ea. 20LB Tanksc. Aerial Ignition Device 1001 LBS.The Northwest Caches WILL NOT ACCEPT the following:a. Gasolineb. Chain Saw Mixc. Drip torch fueld. Biohazard bags, with blood-soiled items(Medical Unit Leader is responsible for proper disposal)The Incident should coordinate with the host Incident Unitto see if mixed fuels and/or excess fuel can be utilized. TheIncident Unit’s Hazmat Coordinator should be contacted forassistance with local hazmat recyclers.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 46

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE5. RECYCLINGRecycling is the responsibility of the incident and can becoordinated with the hosting unit’s and local recyclers.Return the following item, as it is durable in nature andcan be refurbished:a. Pads, Sleeping6. FIRE HOSEThe Regional Cache requires that all fi re hose returnedbe rolled and tied. The cache WILL NOT ACCEPT UN-ROLLED HOSE.The Regional Cache stocks 15 gas powered hose rollersthat can help the incident to meet this requirement.7. INCIDENT LOGISTICAL SUPPORTa. Refer to NWCC 14.2, Item 2, for certain sensitiveitems which must be ordered through the NWC.b. Units should place Resource Orders by phone andCache Order Forms via electronic mail or fax, directto the closest cache serving the Incident. TheNorthwest Cache system utilizes one stop orderingfor all items within the National Cache System. Inthe event the closest Northwest Cache Systemis unable to fi ll your order or portion thereof, theservicing cache will forward your order to the appropriatecache site and/or NWCC for processing.23.3.2 FIELD OFFICE REPLENISHMENT DURING FIRESEASONDuring fi re season, when a Unit’s normal procurementprocess (1. GSA, 2. Local Vendor) will not meet theUnit’s need to maintain fi re readiness of their suppressionorganization, orders should be placed to their servicingNational Interagency Support Cache. ReplenishmentOrders must be the result of fi re suppression activities.Replenishment Orders should be placed as follows:1. Units should place a Resource Order with the appropriatecost code by fax with a follow-up phonecall, direct to your servicing Cache for those itemsstocked within NWCG National Fire EquipmentSystem Catalogs, NFES #0362.PAGE 47 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE23.3.3 FIELD OFFICE REPLENISHMENT OUTSIDE OF FIRESEASONThe restocking of Unit’s initial attack/cache inventory willbe ordered through normal procurement processes asfollows:1. Units should procure direct to GSA those itemsstocked in the Federal Supply System directly withGSA.2. Units should procure from local suppliers/vendorsfor items not stocked by GSA.23.3.4 INCIDENT REPLACEMENTPrior to release from incidents, resources will preparean Incident Replacement request for NFES Cache items,which have been lost, consumed, or worn out during theincident. The Supply Unit will be responsible for handlingincident replacement orders when a Type 1 and Type2 Team is utilized, The Supply Unit Leader will approvereplacement requests by each resource, based on inventorydocuments. If the resource items are unavailable atthe incident, an Incident Replacement Requisition (NFES1300) with the “S” numbers will be completed and forwardedto the servicing cache. Replacement orders mustbe placed prior to 60 days after an incident returns tolocal management, as a fi re loss/use report, by manualdirection (5161.45c), is submitted, at the time, to theincidents hosting forest’s Forest Supervisor.23.3.5 INCIDENT REPLACEMENT: TYPE 3 & 4 INCIDENTSThe incident’s agency administrator or authorized representativemust approve all replacement requests. (Referto NMG 23.3.5)23.3.6 INCIDENT TO INCIDENT TRANSFER OF EQUIPMENTAND SUPPLIES (Refer to NMG 23.3.6)23.3.7 NON-FIRE INCIDENTS/PROJECT SUPPORTNon-fi re incidents are usually reimbursable and mayinclude non-federal agencies. Examples are: hurricanes,oil spills, rescues and law enforcement actions. Thesame procedures described above apply in these situations.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 48

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEUnits may utilize the Pacifi c Northwest Cache inventory insupport of land management non-fi re projects as a means tomaximize utilization of equipment and to provide project savingswhenever feasible. (Stocking levels will be maintained tosupport fi re suppression activities).(Additional information on fi re cache operations and proceduresare outlined in FSM 5160.42, R-6 Supp. No 125, 3/84.)23.4 NATIONAL INCIDENT RADIO SUPPORT CACHE (Refer to NMG23.4)23.4.1 RADIO MOBILIZATION Refer to NMG 23.4.123.4.2 ICS STARTER SYSTEMS (NFES 4390) Refer toNWCG National Fire Equipment System, CatalogPart 1: Fire Supplies and Equipment. There are fi veSystems prepositioned in the Northwest Area Caches(3/Redmond, and 2/Wenatchee). NWCC shall be notified by NWK or WFK before a prepositioned Startersystem is assigned to an incident. NWCC will then notifyNICC of the system being deployed to insure properfrequency coordination.This system is designed to be the Starter System onincidents, which may develop into large incidents. Thissystem will allow immediate communications for command,tactical, logistical and ground-to-aircraft needs.MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION: Upon ordering,Incidents may receive a prepositioned system, if available,or may receive a System directly from NICC. INANY EVENT, ALL SYSTEMS WILL BE DEMOBEDDIRECTLY TO NICC FOR REFURBISHING. TheIncident Unit dispatcher should promptly notify NWCCof release and NWCC will advise NICC and appropriatecache (Redmond/Wenatchee), which originally shippedthe System.All NIRSC radio systems and kits should be inventoried,sealed and returned promptly to NIRSC/NIFC.DO NOT STOCKPILE KITS. Spare seals are suppliedin each box. Incidents are responsible for ensuring allradio systems or kits are returned or accounted for on aProperty Loss Statement.PAGE 49 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE23.5 ATMOSPHERIC THEODOLITE METEOROLOGICAL UNIT(ATMU), NFES #1836(Refer to NMG 23.5)ALL REQUESTS FOR ATMU’S WILL BE PLACED WITHNWCC. ATMU’S ARE NATIONAL RESOURCES.Following is the CONFIGURATION for the ATMU, NFES#1836:Description Size Weight/Lbs. Cu. Ft.1 Box 42”x27”x21” 122 13.823.6 FIRE REMOTE AUTOMATIC WEATHER STATIONS, (FRAWS)NFES 5869 Requests for FRAWS will be placed with NWCCthrough established ordering channels on a Supply Order. Allnecessary FRAWS technicians, vehicles, or air transportationrequired for mobilization and demobilization will be providedto NICC. Upon release from the incident, the FRAWS will bereturned to NICC.23.7 PROJECT REMOTE AUTOMATIC WEATHERSTATIONS, (PRAWS) NFES 5870Requests for PRAWS will be placed with NWCC throughestablished ordering channels on a Supply Order. ThePRAWS will be confi gured for the specifi c project prior to themobilization. The requesting agency must contact the NIFCRemote Sensing Fire Weather Support Offi ce at 208-387-5726 prior to ordering to determine the PRAWS confi guration.All necessary PRAWS technicians, vehicles, or air transportationrequired for mobilization and demobilization will be providedby NICC. Upon release from the project, the PRAWSwill be returned to NICC.If the requesting unit has agency qualifi ed peronnel to installand maintain the PRAWS units, then this must be documentedin the special needs portion of ROSS. No technicianwill be dispatched from NICC when a request has suchdocumentation.23.8 NATIONAL CONTRACT MOBILE FOOD SERVICE AND SHOW-ER UNITS (Refer to NMG 23.8)All National Contract Caterers, potable water vehicles, andportable shower Units are mobilized/demobilized on anEquipment Resource Order through the Northwest CoordinationCenter to NICC.Incident units are to order Mobile Food Services as specifi edin the Interagency Mobile Food Service and Shower FacilitiesContract (NFES #1276). (Refer to NMG 23.6)APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 50

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEwithin the set time frame, the Host unit will document thatfact and proceed on to the next contractor.Host Units may deviate from established dispatch protocolfor initial attack assignments only. For initial attack,Host units may activate the closest available resourcesthat will meet suppression objectives.If a Host Unit is unable to fi ll a request, the request willbe UTF’d back to the requesting unit. The requesting unitwill place their order with another neighboring unit or toNWCC.23.10.2 HOST UNITS FOR NORTHWEST ENGINE ANDTENDER VENDORS.The following are the dispatch priorities and considerationsthat will be utilized by offi ces designated as a “Host Unit for Pacifi c Northwest Interagency Engine andTender Agreement Contractors”1) Agency and Agency Cooperator (BIA, BLM, NPS,USFS, USFWS, ORS, WAS, Urban/Rural Fire Departments,and Federal Agency preparedness contractresources if applicable)2) Pacifi c Northwest Interagency Engine and TenderAgreement Contractor.3) Local Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement(EERA) Engines.Each dispatch unit in the Northwest will receive a “BestValue Dispatch Listing” following contract award foruse in determining the priority calling order ofPNWIFETA’s.23.10.3 MOBILIZATION OF PACIFIC NW ENGINE ANDTENDER VENDORSRefer to 22.3.4.3. The mobilization procedures areidentical.23.10.4 UNITS THAT DO NOT SERVE AS A HOST UNITFOR ENGINE OR TENDER VENDORSWhen a Northwest unit that does not serve as a HostUnit to PNWIFETA has engine or tender needs in excessof their capability, the Dispatch Unit will place its resourcerequest for additional Engine(s) or Tender (s) toa Neighboring Dispatch Unit (s) (see 21.2.3 NW AreaNeighborhood Concept).APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 52

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEIn the event no engines or tenders are availablewithin their neighborhood, the Resource OrderRequest (s) will be placed with NWCC.23.10.4 OUT-OF-AREA MOBILIZATIONWhen a Resource Order for an engine(s) or tender(s) isreceived at the NWCC, the request will be placed withthe unit closest to the incident.23.11 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES For current EERA ratesrefer to: www.fs.fed.us/r6/ppm/fi re_procurement.htm23.12 OTHER CAMP SERVICESLaundry, Offi ce and Camp “Setups” should be obtainedthrough local procurement arrangements if possible,or ordered through NWCC on an Equipment ResourceOrder.23.13 COMMERCIAL BUS SERVICESRefer to USFS fi re procurement website: http://www.fs.fed.us./R6/ppm/fi re_procurement.shtml23.14 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FORNATIONAL RESPONSE PLAN ACTIVATION23.15 FEMA - MOBILE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORTDETACHMENT (MERS) DISASTER RESPONSE COMMUNICATIONS AND LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENTThe FEMA MERS Unit is located in Bothell, Washington.It’s primary mission is disaster response for FEMA,Regions 9 and 10; however, it may also be used nationwidein support of other FEMA regions. The detachmentmaintains 67 vehicles, which support communicationsand life support systems. This equipment and supportingpersonnel can be used to assist and support other Agencies,if the need arises.The FEMA MERS detachment Logistics Section is madeup of personnel with a wide range of skills and equipmentthat can be used in conjunction with each other orstand-alone. The MERS unit will only be utilized afterall federal, state and contracted systems are committedor otherwise unavailable.The order for the FEMA MERS unit should be placedwith the Northwest Coordination Center on an EquipmentResource Order. NOTE: Two items, which need to bePAGE 53 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEcompleted prior to ordering: 1) a letter certifying thatno civilian resources are available, and 2) a reimbursableagreement completed with the FEMA headquarters.For additional assistance regarding the MERS supportequipment and personnel you may contact one of thefollowing:Thomas R. Wright (425) 487-4410To Order Call:(425) 487-4448 (24 hrs)1-800-395-6042When ordering the MERS Unit Logistic Support, the followingpersonnel and equipment will be provided:PERSONNEL:- Logistics Offi cer- Logistics Specialist- Automotive Mechanic (2 ea)- Electric Power Controller- Utility Systems Repairer (2 ea)Other personnel can be provided, to supplement shiftwork and other needs if necessary.EQUIPMENT:- Generators 4KW thru 400 KW - Distribution Panels,Extension Cords, and Lighting- Water Treatment Vehicle - 10 ea. 1000-gallon StorageBladders with Jet Pump and Water Distribution System- Heating and Air Conditioning Vehicle w/distributionducts- Water Tankers (2 ea) 3000-gallon- Fuel Tankers (4 ea) 1200-, 2200-, 3000-gallon- Mechanics Truck - Tools, Parts and Arc and Oxygen/Acetylene Welding Capability- Cargo Trucks - 24-ft (Some with lift-gates)APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 54

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE24 - AIRCRAFTAircraft may be used for a wide range of activities, including point topoint transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies. Tactical use mayinclude applications such as retardant delivery, helicopter logistical andtactical support, air tactical and lead plane operations and suppressionor presuppression reconnaissance, aerial ignition, etc.24.1 MOBILIZATION (Refer to NMG)Units requiring aviation services other than those assignedto them, through preapproved agreements, or within theirdispatch boundaries, can order additional aircraft from adjacentunits or through NWCC. In preparedness Levels 4 or 5,NWCC will coordinate aircraft assignment and utilization inthe Northwest Area. The control of the aircraft assigned toa unit will remain with the local unit. In situations where theNorthwest Area Multi-Agency (MAC) group has been activated,the MAC will coordinate with NWCC and local units onallocation and prioritization of aviation resources.24.1.1 AIRCRAFT SOURCESSources for aircraft include agency-owned aircraft,exclusive-use or Call-When Needed (CWN) aircraft.Rental aircraft are signed up by the Aviation ManagementDirectorate (AMD) under an Aircraft Rental Agreement(ARA). Cooperator and military may be utilizedprovided an agreement and approval are in place.All aircraft and pilots must be approved and carded byeither USDA Forest Service (USFS) or Aviation ManagementDirectorate (AMD). Passengers of rental orcontract aircraft are personally responsible for checkingthe aircraft and pilot approval certifi cates. The AircraftApproval Certifi cate must be in the aircraft and the pilotmust carry a Pilot Approval Certifi cate. If either is missingor not current, do not use the aircraft.24.3 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES (Refer to NMG 24.3)All point-to-point fl ights will be documented on the Aircraft FlightRequest/Schedule form (Form 9400-la). The Sending Unit isresponsible for completion of the form and relaying to receivingunits either by fax or electronic mail.Sterile Cockpit at/near Airports - All aircraft with agency communicationradios will monitor FAA VHF air traffi c frequencies andagency guard frequency (for emergency only) within 5 miles ofcontrolled or uncontrolled airport. A standard protocol for fl ight fol-PAGE 55 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDElowing communication related to the sterile cockpit environmentsis as follows:Departing aircraft contact fl ight follower prior to taxi. (This insuresthat fl ight follower is aware of pending aircraft movement, thatradios work, and that the frequencies are correct.)After taxi, takeoff and when 5 miles from airport, aircraft manageror pilot advise fl ight follower of position and direction of travel.Upon and prior arrival to entering sterile cockpit environment,fl ight manager or pilot advise fl ight follower of position and intentto land.At completion of taxi and prior to shutdown, fl ight manager or pilotadvise follower of termination of fl ight.On Departure air tankers will stop operation on agency radiosafter reporting “rolling”. All other aircraft will stop operation onagency radios before entering the active runway, or before rollingor before lifting off (helicopters). Once the aircraft has fl own 5miles from the airport resume routine check-in and communicationprocedures on agency radios.On arrival all aircraft will cease operations on agency radios (exceptfor emergencies) at a distance of fi ve miles from the airport.The pilot will radio the dispatcher and advise they are either underFAA control or fi ve miles from landing. After landing, and onceclear of the active runway, communication with dispatch or thebase may resume.There may be occasions where a wildfi re occurs within fi ve milesof an airport making it impossible to maintain the sterile cockpit.Under these circumstances, the departing aircraft shall maintaina sterile cockpit unit departing the traffi c pattern and reachingfi nal altitude. At this time the aircraft may resume any “missionrequired” communications. The pilot will continue to monitor FAAVHF airtraffi c frequency until engaged in the fi refi ghting activitybut should continue to monitor the FAA frequency.Upon completion the wildfi re mission or after being release, thepilot shall immediately select and monitor the FAA frequency, if notalready monitoring it, and maintain a sterile cockpit as practical,but no later than upon entering the traffi c pattern.In addition to responsibilities in NMG 24.3. the Sending Unit are to:1. Ensure that all personnel are properly briefed on fl ight followingprocedures.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 56

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE2. Ensure all personnel are familiar with aviation safety requirementsprior to being transported in fi xed-wing or rotor-wing aircraft.3. Order an aircraft from vendor that meets safety/performancerequirements and cost effectiveness for transport of personnel/cargo. Ensure the pilots fi les an FAA fl ight plan (an FAA-IFR fl ightplan if practical).4. Flight following the aircraft to it’s fi nal destination in communicationwith the pilot and/or fl ight manager. Advise the pilot of anyexception to routine fl ight following procedures: i.e. alternatetelephone numbers, etc.5. Obtain ATD (Actual Time of Departure) from initial departure airportfrom pilot/vendor or fl ight manager.6. Communicate to NWCC through established dispatch channels allfl ight plans that cross dispatch zone boundaries.7. Notify receiving units and NWCC of any delays/advances of afl ight plan exceeding 30 minutes.8. Initiate search procedures for overdue aircraft. Utilize agencyaircraft Search/Rescue Guide as appropriate and notify NWCC ofoverdue aircraft.9. Advise Unit Aviation Manager when pilot/or fi ght manager do notcomply with their responsibilities as outline in unit aviation plan.10. Initiate an aircaft SAFECOM report if appropriate.In addition to responsibilities in NMG 24.3, the Units are to:1. Notify the sending unit of any aircraft that has not arrived within30 minutes of ETA. If problems are encountered contracting thesending/originating unit, contact NWCC.2. Assist in the search for overdue aircraft. Advise NWCC of actiontaken.24.3.1 AUTOMATED FLIGHT FOLLOWING (AFF)PROCEDURES (Refer to NMG 24.3.1)24.3.2 AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTINGPersonnel shall report immediately all aircraft accidents/incidentto appropriate agency/departmentoffi cials. Safecoms are to be submitted through inter-PAGE 57 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEagency webpage: www.safecom.gov24.3.3 OVERDUE AND MISSING AIRCRAFTIf an aircraft fails to arrive at its destination or failsto check in on the prescribed interval, initiate thesearch and rescue plan.24.4 AIRBORNE THERMAL INFRARED (IR) FIRE MAPPING24.4.1 INFRARED SERVICES/ PACIFIC NORTHWESTInfrared mapping services are available for use onany wildland fi re activity and are obtained throughthe Northwest Coordination Center in accordancewith the National Infrared Operation Plan.Requests to NWCC will be via Resource Order inROSS and will have a completed Infrared AircraftScanner Order, NMG 28.5, electronic or faxed toNWCC, providing specifi c information.24.5 LEAD PLANES (Refer to NMG 24.5 AND NWCC 24.10.5)24.6 AERIAL SUPERVISION MODULES (ASM1) (Refer to NMG24.6 and NWCC 24.10.6)24.7 AIR TACTICAL AND RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT(Refer to NMG 24.7)24.8 LARGE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT (Refer to NMG 24.8)24.9 HELICOPTERS CALL-WHEN-NEEDEDA. Type 3 helicopters may be ordered through establisheddispatch channels. Forest Service CWN helicopter contractorsare assigned to a Host Forest Unit for administrativepurposes and processing of Flight Invoices. DOI agenciesmay use AMD aircraft source list for hiring type 3 helicopters.The primary function of these helicopters is to provide fi reprotection for the local unit.B. Type 1 and type 2 CWN helicopters are administered byNICC. All ordering of type 1 and 2 helicopters will be donethrough normal dispatch channels to NICC. NWCC and NWdispatch offi ces can reassign type 1 and 2 helicopters to initialattack fi res, if the new start is within fi fty nautical miles ofthe helicopter assigned base of operation. NWCC will notifyNICC of these actions. Other reassignments of type 1 and 2helicopters will acquire prior approval from NICC.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 58

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE24.9.1 EXCLUSIVE USE CONTRACT HELICOPTERRefer to NMG 24.9.1Forest Service Exclusive Use Helicopters may be movedto an alternate base of operations with prior concurrence ofthe NWCC Emergency Operations Manager. These actionsare taken at the direction of the Host Unit after checking withtheir Neighboring Units and Cooperators before committinghelicopters to other projects.The following actions require prior approval from the NWCCEmergency Operations Manager:1. Any planned action which makes the helicopter unavailable for dispatch for 30 minutes or more.2. Assignment to a project fi re.3. Placing a backup helicopter on duty.4. Reassignment to a new base of operation for 2 or moredays.5. Pre-, post- and regular-season “add-on” helicopters.When Agency Exclusive Use helicopters are dispatched offunit, they will depart with their normal daily staffi ng unlessadditional personnel and/or equipment have been authorized.24.9.2 STATE OF WASHINGTON (WAS) HELICOPTERSThe State of Washington (WAS) Department of Natural Resourceshave USFS inspected and approved helicopters and pilots fortransporting passenger and cargo, conducting bucket operations,and reconnaissance missions within specifi ed limitations. USDIagencies may utilize WAS helicopters and pilots in accordancewith AMD acceptance of USFS approval.Washington DNR pilots and aircraft are “Approved” for use eachyear by means of a “Letter of Approval” issued by the USFSRegional Aviation Offi cer. The Letter is required to be carriedonboard all WAS aircraft utilized on Federal incidents. This letterlists all approved aircraft, service vehicles, pilots, and missions.Helibase or helicopter managers must use this letter to verify approvalsand qualifi cation prior to assignment of any duties.The following procedures will apply to all Washington DNR helicopterfl ights with federal employees on board.PAGE 59 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE1.2.3.4.5.Pilots shall wear personal protective equipment asspecifi ed in FSH 5709.12, 52.1.Pilots will complete Helicopter Load Calculation asspecifi ed in IHOG Chapter 7.Helicopters will be loaded in accordance with theInteragency Helicopter Load Calculation Method,when personnel and non-jettisonable cargo istransported. For jettisonable loads, weight calculationswill be done in accordance with the interagencymethod; except the download factor is optional.When transporting passenger, loose fi refi ghtingtools and/or other hazardous objects shall not becarried in passenger compartments. Tools may becarried with passengers when secured in sturdycontainers, as approved by the USFS RegionalAviation Offi cer.Only the pilot may be onboard during external loadoperations.24.9.3 REGIONAL NATIONAL GUARD HELICOPTERSRefer to “OPLAN SMOKEY”24.9.4 LOCAL “FIRE USE ONLY” HELICOPTERSHelicopters approved for “Local Fire Only” cannot beused on complex (multiple aircraft) incidents.24.10 AIR TANKERS AND LEAD PLANES24.10.1 AIR TANKER EARLY ACTIVATIONRefer to NMG 24.10.124.10.2 MAFFS (NMG 24.10.2)24.10.3 SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKERS (SEATS)Refer to NMG 24.10.3 and Interagency SEATOperating guide.24.10.4 AIR TANKER DISPATCHES (LOADED VS EMPTY)Ordering Units may request air tankers loaded or empty.Some aircraft have capabilities and fl ight limitationswhich may preclude the dispatch of loaded air tankers.24.10.5 NORTHWEST AREA TACTICAL AVIATIONRESOURCE DISPATCHESIn the Northwest Area the following resources will beconsider Tactical Aviation Resources: Air Tanker, Helitanker,Seat, Lead Plane, ASM1, Air Attack Platform,Smokejumper, Rappel And Helitack Operations.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 60

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEThe NWCC Emergency Operations Manager hasbeen delegated the authority to move tactical aviationresources from one base to another to meet overallreadiness needs.In the Northwest Area, Initial Attack requests for tacticalaviation resources shall be processed on a resourceorder. Tactical aviation resources needed to supportextended attack or large fi re shall be processed inROSS. Tactical aviation resource orders placed withNICC shall be in ROSS.Air tankers, heli-tankers lead planes, and ASM1 may beordered from neighboring geographic areas for initialattack without going through NICC. NWCC may orderair tankers, heli-tankers lead planes, and ASM1 directlyfrom Northern Rockies, Eastern Great Basin, WestGreat Basin, and Northern California. NeighboringGACC’s may order Northwest’s air tankers/heli-tanker/lead planes/ASM1 through NWCC with the approval ofthe Emergency Operation Manager or acting. If the airtanker/helitanker/lead plane/ASM1 is committed longerthan 24 hours a resource order in ROSS shall be processedthrough the normal dispatch channels.On Dispatch of Tactical Aviation resources, theHosT Dispatch Office will send a commit messagevia DMS to all NW area units and NWCC.The Host Unit dispatcher will place air tankers, helitanker,lead planes or ASM1 in alert status in accordancewith Specifi c Action And Readiness Guide (referto NWCC 26.7) and will respond to requests for initialattack fl ights to incidents.Tactical aviation resources will be ordered based on theclosest forces concept. Units requesting tactical aviationresources will provide the following information onAircraft Resource Order or in ROSS.1. Legal Description of fi re.2. Latitude and Longitude of fi re.3. Radio Frequencies to be used.4. Ground Contact and/or air attack call sign5. Flight Hazards (Military Training Routes and SpecialUse Airspace.6. Other Aircraft in area.7. Reload Base for Air Tankers, SEATS, and Heli-tankersSite.8. 2 VOR’s and DMEPAGE 61 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE24.10.6 AERIAL SUPERVISIONThe use of a lead plane or ASM1 greatly increases the effectiveness,economy, and safety of air operations.Reference Information:Situation Lead/ATCO/ASM1 REF ATGS REFAirtanker not IA rated Required 1MAFFS Required 1Retardant drops in congestedareasLevel 2 SEAT operating over anincident with more than one (1)other tactical aircraft on sceneOrder 1 May use if No Lead/ATCO/ASM1Required if No ATGS 1 Required if No Lead/ATCO/ASM1Foreign Government Airtankers Required if No ATGS 1 Required if No Lead/ATCO/ASM1Retardant drops conductedearlier than 30 minutes prior tosunrise, or later than 30 minutesafter sunsetRequired if No ATGS 1,2 Required if No Lead/ATCO/ASM14 or more airtankers assigned Order 1 Order 12 or more helicopters with 2 or Order 1 Order 1more airtankers over an incidentPeriods of marginal weather,poor visibility or turbulenceOrder 1 Order 12 or more airtankers over anincidentWhen requested by airtanker orATGSSmokejumper or Paracargoaircraft with 2 or more airtankersover an incidentsOrder 1 Required if no Lead/ATCO/ASM1Required 1 RequiredOrder if NO ATGS 1 Order if No Lead/ATCO/ASM1Incident has 2 or more branches. Order 1,4This table summarizes interagency aviation supervision requirements andguidelines for aerial supervision.1Interagency Lead Plane Operations Guide and Interagency Air Tactical GroupSupervisor Guide (NFES 1393)2Requires determination by ATGS or LEAD that visibility and safety factors aresuitable and dispatch has been notifi ed of the determination.3USFS FSM 5716.324Both the ILOG and ATGS Guide reference ordering and ATGS only for thesemissions. FSM 5716.32 classifi es these missions as complies. An ATCO and/orHLCO should be ordered as appropriate in addition to the ATGS.111,231,4APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 62

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEDefi nitions of Key Words Used in the aerial supervisionrequirement chart.RequiredOrderedOverAssignedAerial supervisory resource (s) that shall be over the incidentwhen specifi ed air tactical operations are being conducted.Aerial supervisory resources (s) that shall be ordered bythe controlling entity. (Air tactical operations may continuedwhile the aerial supervision resources is en route to incident.Operations can be continued if the resource is not available).The air tactical resource is fl ying above or is in a holding patternadjacent to the incident.Tactical resource allocated to an incident. The resource maybe fl ying en route to and from, or on hold at a ground site.24.10.7 TACTICAL AVIATION RESOURCES PRIORITIZATIONThe criteria listed below will be used to set prioritization of airtankers, SEATs, Heli-Tankers, Lead Planes, and ASM1.When requesting, one of the above resources, the requestingunit will note the appropriate criteria number on the resourceorder on in the special needs box of ROSS.A. Air Tanker, SEATs, and Heli-Tanker Criteria for Prioritization.1.2.3.4.5.Imminent threat to human life;Imminent threat to communities, communities infrastructure,historically signifi cant cultural resources, commercialbusinesses and principal residences;Threats to other structures and improvements such asseasonal homes, cabins and high value outbuilding;Threats to natural resources;Threats to low value structures.B. Lead Planes and ASM1 Criteria for Prioritization1.2.3.4.5.6.Imminent threat to human life;There are multiple aircraft over the fi re (or en route) withno aerial supervision available other than the requested aLead Plane or ASM1.An ATGS or Air Tanker pilot has requested a Lead Planeor ASM1.Homes and other structures within wildland/urban interfaceareas are threatened.Visibility is signifi cantly impaired by smoke.There is not a reliable contract experienced in the effectiveuse of retardant.PAGE 63 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE7. Multiple airtanker drops on the fi re/complex.24.10.8 AIR TANKER, SEATS, AND HELITANKERSA. Northwest Air Tanker Base and their associated units, whomay order air tankers directly from the Host Base Dispatch Offi ce.Units outside this association may order these aircraft as specified in 21.2.3 NORTHWEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD CONCEPT,Chapter 20, Northwest Mobilization Guide to the dispatch offi cesidentifi ed below.BASE HOST UNITSMedford MIC UPF, EIC, KFC, SUF, GPC,KNF(R-5), SRF(R-5), LFC,MED, CBD, ROD, ORS, CDFTHRU KNF(R-5), NZF WITHFOLLOW UP TO NWC.Redmond COC EIC, MAF, MHF, SUF, COC,LFC, WSA, SAD, BIC, VAD,ORS, KFC, GPF, PIC, UPFLa Grande NOC PIC, MAF, PAF(R-4),NPF(R-1),NOC,VAD, BIC, ORS,Klamath Falls KFC COC, RRF,GPC, LFC, KFC,CNP, BNP, UKR, UPF, ORS,KNF(R-5), MNF(R-5),NZFWITH FOLLOW UP THRUNWC, CDF (IA ONLY)Moses Lake CWC COF, PSC, GPF, CWC,COA, YAA, SPA, SPD, CDP,COR, LPR, TBR, WLR, RFR,WAS (ALL REGIONS),DOE-HANFORD,DOD YAKIMA,IPF(R-4)Troutdale MHF SAD, GPF, EIC, MHF, WSA,(Reload)ORS, WAS (SOUTHWESTAND SOUTHEAST)Redding NWC SOUTHERN END BORDER-ING UNITS WILL ORDER IAAT’S THROUGH NWC, WHOWILL ORDER AND NOTIFYNICC.Host Base Dispatcher will send the Billing Forest a copy of theResource Order, with estimated costs, as soon as completed. (ForAPRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 64

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEUSFS incidents, the Billing Forest is referred to as “Fire Forest”.)Host Base Dispatchers should refer to Forest service Handbook6509.11K for billing procedures to USFS Units and Cooperators.Lead planes, ASM1, and air tankers will contact the RequestingUnit Dispatcher upon arrival and upon departure. This informationshould be documented on the resource order form and forwardedto Host Base Dispatcher.In addition to regular bases of operation, there are air tankerreload facilities located at Troutdale and Medford Oregon. Thesesites are available to be activated as a reload base to supportproject fi re activity or as home bases during extreme fi re danger.Requests to activate any of these bases will be made by theNWCC Emergency Operations Manager who will issue specifi cdirections. Air tanker bases and this reload bases will not exceedthe number of air tankers to be accommodated as indicated in theAerial Retardant Base Guide.24.11 AIRSPACE COORDINATIONIt is essential that all personnel involved in fl ight planning andaviation operations read, understand, and implement the proceduresoutlined in the INTERAGENCY AIRSPACE COORDINA-TION GUIDE. Roles and responsibilities are outlined in Chapter2. Understanding and awareness of the procedures in the guideshould improve aviation safety through coordinated use of theNational Airspace System.It is the Incident Units’ responsibility to initiate deconfl iction proceduresfor fl ights involving Military Training Routes or Special UseAirspace as outlined in the “Interagency Airspace CoordinationGuide”, Chapter 2 Roles and Responsibilities.24.11.1 TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS, FAR 91.137Reference the INTERAGENCY AIRSPACE COORDI-NATION GUIDE at http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/fi re/aviation/airspace for pertinent information. For additional assistancecontact the Northwest Area Airspace Coordinator(Julie Stewart Ph. 503-808-6728).To prevent congestion of nonessential aircraft overa disaster area, Unit Dispatcher will: 1) documentrequest for Temporary Flight Restriction on an Aircraftresource order and 2) contact NWCC with the TFRrequest form as found in Chapter 60 of the Interagencyairspace Coordination Guide.Flight restrictions involving Military Training Routes require additionalnotifi cation of that closure to the scheduling military base.(NMG 24.12 and to NWCC 24.11.4)PAGE 65 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEWhen restrictions are no longer needed, unit dispatchers willterminate, or downsize the closure with NWCC.24.11.2 AIRSPACE BOUNDARY MANAGEMENT PLANAerial operations on, or adjacent to, agency/cooperator boundariesand areas where a neighboring agency/cooperator providesfi re suppression on lands administered by the adjoining agency/cooperator (“mutual aid,” “shared” or “exchanged” initial attackareas or zones) require increased management and coordination.The requirement for increased management and coordination isdue to the possibility of two or more agencies/cooperators conductingsimultaneous, uncoordinated aviation operations withinthose areas that would unknowingly put the responding aerial resourceswithin close proximity to one another, placing aircraft andcrews at risk. The purpose of this plan is to identity such boundariesand initial attack zones and provides means of communication,coordination, and airspace deconfl iction within those areas.A. GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES.1. An imaginary 10-mile-wide “neutral air” corridor will center onagency/cooperator boundaries. The “neutral air” for mutual orexchanged initial attack areas or zones will encompass thewhole zone.2. Any agency conducting aerial operations within a corridor orzone will immediately notify the adjoining agency/cooperatorof such operations. This is accomplished to and fromdispatch offi ces prior to the commencement of operationsand when operations cease. Examples of aerial operationsinclude recon, fi re suppression missions, special aviationprojects, resource management fl ights, helicopter logging,etc.3. Agency aircraft will establish contact on the assigned airto-airfrequency. Should contact not be made, the contactair-to-air frequency will be “Air Guard” 168.625 MHz. Thisfrequency will be designated for initial contact and coordinationbetween converging aircraft within corridors and zonesonly when contact is not otherwise possible. Because thisfrequency is programmed as the default receive frequency inall agency and contract aircraft FM radios, and is intended forinitial contact and emergency purposes only, it is imperativethat this frequency not be used for tactical or logistical purposes.If Air Guard is used to establish initial contact, aircraftare expected to switch to an alternate frequency (e.g., thelocal or incident air-to-air frequency, etc.).APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 66

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE4. When aircraft from two or more adjoining agencies/cooperatorsare being committed to the same general area of a corridor/zone:a. Considering complexity, dispatch an Air Tactical GroupSupervisor (ATGS).b. Approaching aircraft will establish air-to-air frequencycontact prior to entering the area.c. Aircraft rely upon dispatch centers for current relevantinformation. Therefore, coordination between dispatchcenters must occur prior to dispatch.5. When an aircraft is dispatched to an incident within a corridor/zone and no other aircraft are known to be present:a. The approaching aircraft will attempt to establish contacton the assigned frequency. If unsuccessful, Air Guardfrequency 168.625 MHZ will be used.b. Perform a high-level recon prior to low-level.c. Practice “see and avoid.”d. The dispatch initiating the fl ight will notify and coordinatewith the adjoining agency/cooperator dispatch.6. Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) within or in close proximityto corridors/zones will be coordinated and informationshared between the responsible dispatch offi ces.B. AVIATION BOUNDARY OPERATIONS CHECKLISTThe boundary zone between adjacent jurisdictional agencies hasthe potential for confl icted airspace when more than one center oragency dispatches aviation resources to these areas.The defi nition of boundary zone area for the purposes of confl ictingairspace will be defi ned as an area fi ve (5) nautical mileseither side of jurisdictional boundaries.Aviation Dispatchers are responsible for assuring that agency aircraftdispatched to initial or extended attack incidents leave theirbases with accurate mission information. If aircraft are crossingor working in close proximity to unit boundaries, use the followingchecklist.HAVE NEIGHBORING DISPATCH CENTERS BEEN NOTIFIEDOF YOUR RESPONSE?Yes NoPAGE 67 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEHAVE COMMON FREQUENCIES BEEN ASSIGNED TO ALLRESPONDING AIRCRAFT?Yes NoIF EXTENDED ATTACK, HAVE DISPATCH CENTERSAGREED ON THE SINGLE ORDER POINT FOR INCIDENTRESOURCES?Yes NoARE FLIGHT CREWS AWARE OF ORDER POINT ANDFLIGHT FOLLOWING CENTER?Yes NoDO YOU HAVE AN EXISTING TEMPORARY FLIGHT RE-STRICTION (TFR) ON YOUR UNIT? HAVE YOU NOTIFIEDCOOPERATING AGENCIES?Yes NoARE THERE MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES, (MTR) ORSPECIAL-USE AIRSPACE (SUA) IN THE INCIDENT AREA?HAVE FLIGHT CREWS BEEN INFORMED?Yes NoAIRCRAFT WILL NOT BE DISPATCHED UNTIL CHECKLISTHAS BEEN COMPLETED AND INITIALED BY AIRCRAFTDISPATCHER.24.11.3 NEWS MEDIA AIRCRAFTProject fi re activity generally attracts news media attention.Accredited news media aircraft are legally allowed inside a91.137 (a) 2 TFR after fi ling a fl ight plan the FAA. For furtherinformation, contact Julie Stewart at 503-808-6728.24.11.4 MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES AND SPECIAL USE AIR-SPACEWhen requesting the interruption of MTR/MOA. Unit Dispatchersneed to contact the scheduling activity/agency. ForMilitary Training Routes, phone numbers of all scheduling activitiesare located in DOD AP-1B. For Special Use Airspace(Military Operations Areas, included) phone numbers arelocated in on the appropriate sectional. (Refer to NMG-24.12and the Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide) for specifi cpertinent information to be provided). The AP-1B may beordered from:National Aeronautical Charting Offi ce (301)-436-8301 orwww.naco.faa.govAPRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 68

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE24.11.5 AIRSPACE CONFLICTS: REPORTINGViolations of airspace restrictions must be reported immediatelyby telephone to the Area Manager or Military Desk locatedat the Air Route Traffi c Control Center (SEATTLE or SALTLAKE CITY). The center can get an immediate response tothe aircraft being reported and make positive identifi cationof the aircraft required for follow-up action. The “key” is immediatetelephone notifi cation! Violations need to be reportedimmediately to a Unit Aviation Offi cer and the InteragencyAirspace Coordinator. The Unit Aviation Offi cer will follow normalincident reporting procedures and follow up with submittinga SAFECOM report Form, Refer to: Interagency AirspaceCoordination Guide, Chapter 8, for further information.24.11.6 CRITICAL AIRSPACE CONTACTSRefer to Chapter 5024.11.7 TEMPORARY AIRPORT CONTROL TOWEROPERATIONSIn situations where airports without full time control towersbegin to have heavy air traffi c, a portable tower with FAA controllersshould ordered through NWCC. Requests to NWCCwill be via resource order in ROSS and will have a completedFAA Temporary Tower Form, NMG 28.6, electronic or faxed toNWCC, providing specifi c information. (Refer to: InteragencyAirspace Coordination Guide Chapter 11). A lead time of eighthours is desirable when ordering per NMG 24.14.Notify Julie Stewart (Airspace Coordinator), when the controltower is ordered, at number 503-808-6728.24.11.8 AIRPORT CLOSURESWhen the need for an airport closure is identifi ed, contactshould be made with the Agency Aviation Offi cer or AgencyAviation Safety Offi cer for information and assistance. (ReferenceInteragency Airspace Coordination Guide).Whenever a closure is requested, notify the InteragencyAirspace Coordinator (Julie Stewart 503-808-6728).24.11.9 BLASTING ACTIVITYThe Department of Defense is concerned that electronicwarfare equipment on certain military aircraft could initiate apremature explosion of blasting equipment. Blasting operationsusing ”NONEL” (Non Electric Blasting Caps) are not atrisk; i.e. Fireline Explosives. Operations using “EBC” (ElectricBlasting Caps) are at risk of premature detonation under avariety of circumstances which could cause debris to affectPAGE 69 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDElow fl ying aircraft. Advance notice (24 hours) of plannedblasting activity should be forwarded to appropriate DODScheduler.24.11.10 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY RADIOFREQUENCY ASSIGNMENTSWhen the aircraft communication load on a going fi re is tocongested to be handled by existing fi re and air operationnetworks, temporary emergency frequencies may be obtainedfrom NICC as follows:1. Unit Dispatcher should request FAA VHF Air to Air frequencythrough NWCC on an Aircraft Resource Order.NWCC will contact NICC to obtain frequencies.2. Specify incident name, prominent geographical location,and area of aircraft operations (100 mile radius of centrallocation). Give location by Incident Name, Latitude/Longitude,Elevation, and VORs. Example: Bridge CreekFire (approx. 10 mi. west of Bend, Or), Lat 44 degrees,10 minutes; Long. 121 degrees, 34 minutes, Elevation4700’, VOR 203 degrees, 18 nautical miles off Redmond,Or.3 When the frequency is no longer needed, notify NWCand the center will cancel with NICC.24.15 DEDICATED RADIO FREQUENCIES (REFER TO NMG 24.15)24.16 INTERAGENCY INTERM FLIGHT AND DUTY LIMITATIONSREFER TO NMG 24.16APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 70

25 – INTELLIGENCE AND PREDICTIVE SERVICESNORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE25.1 INCIDENT STATUS SUMMARY (LARGE FIRE REPORT)25.1.1 INCIDENT STATUS SUMMARY (ICS 209) TO NORTH-WEST COORDINATION CENTER(Refer to ICS-209 Users Guide 4/03 at: http://famweb.nwcg.gov/The Incident Status Summary is required for all Class D(100+ timber acres) and Class E (300+ grass/brush acres) orwhen a Type 1 or Type 2 incident management team is committed.(Refer to NMG 25.1 and 28.7 Exhibit 7). Summaryreports may also be requested for incidents not meeting generalcriteria if deemed necessary by the NWCC EmergencyOperations Manager or Center Manager.The Initial Incident Status Summary (ICS 209) will be submittedby Units to the Northwest Coordination Center by 2300hours based on the incident situation at that time. The fi rstsummary will cover the period from the beginning of theincident to 2100 hours (if at least 4 hours have elapsed.)Thereafter the summary will cover the 24-hour period endingat 2100 daily until the incident is declared under control.The ICS 209 is submitted electronically by the agency thathas protection responsibility for the fi re regardless of whoadministers the land. If the protection agency is non-Federaland chooses not to meet federal reporting standards thenthe Federal agency which has administrative jurisdiction willsubmit the ICS 209.Access to the 209 program is through this website: http://famweb.nwcg.gov/Then look for menu button that says “209’sUser Guide (updated 4/03)”The ICS 209 is also required for Wildland Fire Use (WFU)events and for wildland fi res where confi nement is the strategyemployed as the appropriate management response. AnICS-209 will be submitted to NWCC when the event exceedsthe 100/300 acre criteria explained at the top of the page.Subsequent daily reports are required if a WFUMT team isassigned to the fi re, particularly if that team has ordered aircraftand crews to assist in the WFU goals being met. Thesedaily reports should continue as long as the team is assignedto the fi re, and especially if there are signifi cant daily eventsor changes in status of the fi re. If no team is assigned, thensubsequent reports are required when the fi re reaches 1000acres in size, and every time the fi re has signifi cant growthsuch as doubling in size, or signifi cation resources are assigned,or major changes are observed, such as the fi rePAGE 71 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEbeing demobed, or further acreage loss or potential for losshas been mitigated up through the time the fi re is declaredcontrolled or out. Then a fi nal ICS-209 will be submitted justas would be done for a regular wildfi re incident.Complex Reporting: Incidents within a complex should beaggregated and included on one ICS-209. A complex istwo or more individual incidents located in the same generalproximity which are assigned to a single incident commanderor unifi ed command. Individual incidents, including acreage,should be listed in the remarks section. See page 54 in theICS User’s Guide.References: ICS-209 User’s Guide is available at:http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/planning/nist/distribu.htm25.2 GEOGRAPHIC AREA REPORT TO NICC25.2.1 NORTHWEST AREA INTERAGENCY SITUATIONREPORTSpecifi c reporting requirements and program instructionsare located in the Sit Report User’s Guide The Sit ReportProgram is accessed at http://famweb.nwcg.gov/The Interagency Situation Report is a web-based application.It is submitted daily from April through October, and as activitywarrants, and weekly from November through March. It isrecommended that each Unit report their fi re and Resourcestatus to the Northwest Coordination Center no Later than0100 the following day. The reporting period is from 0001until 2400. NICC will retrieve the reports from the web applicationby 0200 MDT. Reporting is required for all incidentsthat meet large fi re and WFU criteria and when an incidentor event experiences signifi cant commitment of wildland fi reresources. Reporting is required for all prescribed fire activityyear round according to the schedule listed above,or if daily activity warrants, report daily, For instance; if fi reaccomplishment acreages are changing daily on a numberof fi res or units in your dispatch area note the changes in theremarks sectoin daily, and on the acreage summary in the SitReport Program under new acreage, or you can change theY-T-D acres only also as long as note is made in remarks ofwhat daily acreage increases are. The Interagency situationReport application is divided into six sections: Daily FireStatistics, Resource Information, Planned Precscribed Fires,Year-to-Date Statistics, Remarks, and Incident Priorities. Thisprogram shares incident information with the 209 Program forsummaries and reports. http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/planning/APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 72

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEnist/sit.htm. The Sit Report Program is located at http://famweb.nwcg.gov/.RESOURCES -REPORT STATUS of those resources thatarePHYSICALLY LOCATED on your Unit (i.e., Winema NF willreport status of Air Tankers DAILY only when those resourcesare physically located at Klamath Falls Base. Warm SpringsAgency will report status of the Warm Springs Type 1 CrewDAILY only if physically located within the Warm Springs unit;the Burns District will report status of Fire Contract HelicopterDAILY only when physically located at Base or within hostunit boundaries.)* AVAILABLE: Report each TYPE and NUMBER of resourcethat is available for dispatch to an incident.* COMMITTED: Report each TYPE and NUMBER ofresource that is committed to wild land or RX/WFU fi res onyour unit that do not require an ICS 209. Fires meeting the100/300 criteria will have their resources reported by completingthe electronic 209 submission. By doing this the resourceswill show up on the Sit Report in the Large Fire CommittedResources section at the end of the Sit Report within theLarge Fire blocks that apprear on the screen.SHOW RESOURCES AS AVAILABLE UNLESS MANDA-TORY DAY OFF. Units may project resources that will beavailable the next day.In accordance with national direction, the NORTHWESTCOORDINATION CENTER will amend Situation Report Datato refl ect resources committed OUTSIDE the Northwest Area,which will not be reported.25.3 PREDICTIVE SERVICES (PS)Predictive Services formulates short and long-range fi re riskassessments for fi eld units, area coordinators and nationallevel managers. Daily severity indices are posted for 12analysis areas in the Northwest and are displayed within theNew NWCC Website by clicking on the menu’s describedbelow: To acess NWCC Webpage at http://www.nwccweb.us/After accessing the homepage you will see fi ve separateblocks on the left hand of your screen. They are: IncidentInformation, Predictive Services, Logisitcs/Dispatch, Adminsitration,and Related Links. You will use the PREDICTIVESERVICES menu choices for all products and assessmentsthat the PS section produces and updates. The most usedare delineated below. For the NWCC Morning Brief, DailySituation Report, Shared Resources Brief and the NationalIncident ManagementPAGE 73Situation Report,onAPRIL 2007the—IntelligenceCHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEMenuA 7-day Severity Assessment is posted daily, which containsinformation on current and projected fi re weather and severityfor the same 12 analysis zones. A monthly fi re dangerassessment over a 30-day period is posted on or about thelast week of each month throughout the year. The assessmentdocuments are located on the Predictive Services Menuof the Northwest Coordination Center website http://www.nwccweb.us/ This 7 day Severity Assessment is accessed byclicking on the Outlooks MenuOther 7, 10, 30 day and seasonal outlooks, assessments, orsnow-pack and weather information are accessed throughthe...Outlooks, Weather, or Fuels/Fire Danger Menus.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 74

26 - PACIFIC NORTHWEST INTERAGENCYPREPAREDNESS PLANNORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEPreparedness levels are established by the NorthwestCoordination Center during the designated activity season(April through October). At each preparedness level, arecommended set of actions is provided. These documentedactions are to be considered by each participating FederalAgency Unit with the objective of providing information tomake adequate decisions for the preparation of readiness fora potential wild land fi re incident.HOW PREPAREDNESS LEVELS ARE DETERMINEDPreparedness levels will be determined by the NorthwestCoordination Center Manager with primary input for the decisionbased on current activity, severity, and resource availability.The Center Manager will also take into considerationthe subjective criteria that cannot be determined by the abovecomputations. The levels will be determined for 3, 10, and 30days from the initial computation date and will be posted dailyon the AM Report on the NWCC web site at www.http://www.nwccweb.us See IntelligencePREPAREDNESS PLAN CRITERIASpecifi c information on the formulation of the preparednesslevels and the actions to be considered at each level aredelineated in the Pacifi c Northwest Interagency PreparednessPlan. Though the plan does not contain actions takenby State wildland fi re protection agencies, it does provide forcoordination with them at each preparedness level.UNIT REPORTING REQUIREMENTSIn order to provide for valid information in support decisions, itis the responsibility of each participating Federal Agency Unitto submit accurate and timely Situation Reports daily, to communicatepromptly with the NWCC Manager situations andconcerns needing special consideration in the determinationof the preparedness levels, and to support actions proposedor implemented under this plan.26.6 USDI/BIA PLANNING LEVELEach Agency will maintain a satisfactory state of preparednessat all times for wild land fi re control and management.Plans should be kept current for each specifi c managementarea within the Agency.PAGE 75 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEAgencies are required to establish procedures insuring thatacquisition authority is available to meet fi re pre-suppression andfi re suppression needs. Agencies shall, within their authority, issueacquisition orders and shall properly document prior to goods orservices being provided.The Portland Area Contracts Offi ce will identify three warrantedcontract offi cials at the Area Offi ce who can be contactedto act when acquisition needs exceed authorities. The AreaContracts Offi ce will insure the availability of the Area Offi ceProcurement authority to handle all necessary emergencyfi re procurement, except when the Incident is managed byan Interagency Incident Management Team with a qualifi edProcurement Unit Leader.The Line Program Offi cer at each fi eld location is responsiblefor assuring that acquisition authority suffi cient to meet needsis acquired prior to the commitment of federal funds throughthe coordination of the Area CO.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 76

26.7 SPECIFIC ACTION AND READINESS GUIDENORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEUNIT REGION 6 ACTIVITY INITIAL ACTION YEAR 2006Prevention, Detection, Initial ActionLEGEND:X: Specific Action R-1: Abnormal Human-Caused V-1: Visibility/5-8 MiTo be considered R-2: Predicted Lightning V-2: Visibility /O: Readiness Action R-3: Suspected Sleepers Less Than 5 MileTo be considered (Use X or O With Above )(#) POSITION OF ACTION NEEDED FIRE DANGER RATING1 2 3L 3H 4 51 TYPE 1 – NATIONAL OVERHEAD TEAMSA. Ready to report within 2 hours duringRegular Scheduled Workday. X X XB. The NWCC Operations Manager has thePrerogative to put “UP” Team on PaidStandby as determined by NorthwestArea fire situation. Unless otherwise stated,Paid Standby Hours will be 0900-1800 (1-Hr.Lunch). 0+R 0 0NW National IMT schedule is located at:www.or.blm.gov/nwcc/indexPAGE 77 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE26.7 SPECIFIC ACTION AND READINESS GUIDEUNIT REGION 6 ACTIVITY INITIAL ACTION YEAR 2006Prevention, Detection, Initial ActionLEGEND:X: Specific Action R-1: Abnormal Human-Caused V-1: Visibility/5-8 MileTo be considered R-2: Predicted Lightning V-2: Visibility/O: Readiness Action R-3: Suspected Sleepers Less than 5 MileTo be considered(Use X or O With Above)(#) POSITION OF ACTION NEEDED FIRE DANGER RATING1 2 3L 3H 4 52 TYPE 2 – AREA OVERHEAD TEAMSA. Ready to depart within 2 hours duringRegular Scheduled Workday. X X XB. The NWCC Operations Manager has thePrerogative to put Area Teams on paidStandby as determined by the NorthwestFire situation. O OAPRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 78

26.7 SPECIFIC ACTION AND READINESS GUIDENORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEUNIT REGION 6 ACTIVITY INITIAL ACTION YEAR 2006Prevention, Detection, Initial ActionLEGEND:X: Specific Action R-1: Abnormal Human-Caused V-1: Visibility/5-8 MileTo be considered R-2: Predicted Lightning V-2: Visibility/O: Readiness Action R-3: Suspected Sleepers Less than 5 MileTo be considered(Use X or O With Above)(#) POSITION OF ACTION NEEDED FIRE DANGER RATING1 2 3L 3H 4 53 INTERAGENCY HOTSHOT CREWS – TYPE 1REGULAR WORK HOURS: 0900-1800 (1-HR.LUNCH)ENTIATDays Off THU/FRILAGRANDE/UNION Days Off FRI/SATZIGZAG/WINEMA Days Off FRI/SATREDMOND/PRINEVILLE Days Off SUN/MONWOLF CREEK/WARM SPG Days Off SAT/SUNVALEDays Off SUN/MOMBAKER RIVER/ROGUE R Days Off FRI/SATA. During duty hours the crew will be positionedeither on standby or workStatus within 2 hours of an airportCapable of handling a Boeing 727/737 orOther large transport aircraft.X X X X X XB. During emergency fire situations, the NWCOperations Manager may request the crewbe moved and standby with the aircraft atdesignated airport.C. NWCC Operations Manager has the prerogativeto stage crews at locations as determined bythe Northwest Area fire situation.NOTE: On a case-by-case basis, and with priorconcurrence of NWCC Operations ManagerIHC’s may be used on projects where the traveltime exceeds 2 hrs. to an airport. While onthese projects, the crews must still be availablefor immediate dispatch; therefore, a plan forreplacement of the crew must be submitted whenproposed.OTHER CREWS WITHIN NORTHWEST AREAOOONWCC Operations Manager has the prerogativeto stage crews at locations as determined by theArea fire situation.O+ROOPAGE 79 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE26.7 SPECIFIC ACTION AND READINESS GUIDEUNIT REGION 6 ACTIVITY INITIAL ACTION YEAR 2006Prevention, Detection, Initial ActionLEGEND:X: Specific Action R-1: Abnormal Human-Caused V-1: Visibility/5MileTo be considered R-2: Predicted Lightning V-2: Visibility /O: Readiness Action R-3: Suspected Sleepers Less than 5 MileTo be Considered(Use X or O With Above)(#) POSITION OR ACTION NEEDED FIRE DANGER RATING1 2 3L 3H 4 54 SMOKEJUMPERS, PILOTS AND AIRCRAFTA. REDMOND BASEBase complement: 35 SMOKEJUMPERS35 on duty SUN, MON, TUE.18 on duty WED, FRI, SAT.Regular hours: 0900-1800 (1Hr Lunch)Two Smokejumper/Transport AircraftAvailable 7 Days a week.1. 1 load of smokejumpers with 1 aircraft on atairport. Balance of Smokejumpers availablewithin 4 hrs. of airport.2. 2 loads of smokejumpers with 2aircraft on duty at the airport.Balance available at the airport.3. NWCC Operations Manager has thePrerogative to put SmokejumpersAnd Aircraft on paid standby asDetermined by Northwest Area fireSituation.X X XXO+RXOXOB. NORTH CASCADES BASEBase complement: 20 SMOKEJUMPERS1 load on duty SUN thru WED2 loads on duty THU, FRI, SAT.Regular hours: 0900-1800 (1Hr.Lunch)One Smokejumper/Transport AircraftAvailable 7 days a week.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXNWCC Operations Manager has the prerogativeto put Smokejumpers andAircraft on paid standby as deter-Mined by the Northwest Area firesituation.O+ROAPRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 80

26.7 SPECIFIC ACTION AND READINESS GUIDENORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEUNIT REGION 6 ACTIVITY INITIAL ACTION YEAR 2006Prevention, Detection, Initial ActionLEGEND:X: Specific Action R-1: Abnormal Human-Caused V-1: Visibility/5 MileTo be considered R-2: Predicted Lightning V-2: Visibility /O: Readiness Action R-3: Suspected Sleepers Less than 5 MileTo be considered (Use X or O With Above )(#) POSITION OR ACTION NEEDED FIRE DANGER RATING1 2 3L 3H 4 55 LEAD PLANES / ASM1A. WENATCHEE 0900-1800 HRSREDMOND 0900-1800 HRSXXXXXXB. WENATCHEE 0900-1800 HRSREDMOND 0900-1800 HRSWKWKXXXXXXIn A & B above, Lead Planes and Pilots may be usedon Admin Flights if no going fire activity. Requires priorconcurrence of Northwest Coordination Center OperationsManager and with continuous communications.C. NWCC Operations Manager has the preprogative toput Lead Planes and Pilots in paid standby status afterhours and days off (within flight hour limitations) asdetermined by fire situation.NOTE: Lead Plane Pilots will have FlightGear with them at all times when timesNorthwest Area has Air Tankers on duty.PAGE 81 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE26.7 SPECIFIC ACTION AND READINESS GUIDEUNIT REGION 6 ACTIVITY INITIAL ACTION YEAR 2006Prevention, Detection, Initial ActionLEGEND:X: Specific Action R-1: Abnormal Human-Caused V-1: Visibility/ 5 MileTo be considered R-2: Predicted Lightning V-2: Visibility /O: Readiness Action R-3: suspected Sleepers Less than 5 MileTo be considered (Use X or O With Above )(#) POSITION OR ACTION NEEDED FIRE DANGER RATING1 2 3L 3H 4 56 AIR TANKERSTANKER BASE OPERATIONAL HOURSLOCATION TYPE/NUMBER HRS.MOSES LAKE 0900-1800REDMOND 0900-1800K.FALLSLAGRANDE 0900-1800ALL AIR TANKERSX X X X X XThe NWCC Operations Manager has the prerogativeto preposition or to extend hours as determined by theNorthwest Area fire situation.O+R O OAPRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 82

26.7 SPECIFIC ACTION AND READINESS GUIDENORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEUNIT REGION 6 ACTIVITY INITIAL ACTION YEAR 2006Prevention, Detection, Initial ActionLEGEND:X: Specific Action R-1: Abnormal Human-Caused V-1: Visibility /5 MileTo be considered R-2: Predicted Lightning V-2 Visibility /O: Readiness Action R-3: Suspected Sleepers Less than 5 MileTo be considered(Use X or O With Above)(#) POSITION OR ACTION NEEDED FIRE DANGER RATING1 2 3L 3H 4 57 HELICOPTERS/RAPPELLERSLOCATION DUTY HOURSCHELAN, WA 0900-1800JOHN DAY, OR 0900-1800FRAZIER, OR 0900-1800SLED SPRINGS, OR 0900-1800MERLIN, OR 0900-1800A. On 2-Hr. communication within InitialAttack Zone.XB. On 1-Hr. communication within InitialAttack Zone.XC. On continuous communication withinInitial Attack Zone.XXXXD. NWCC Operations Manager has prerogativeTo put Helicopters and Helitack Crews/Rappellers on paid standby after hoursAnd days off as determined by the NorthWest Areafire situation.O+ROOPAGE 83 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

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NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE27 - RESOURCE ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR MILITARY ASSETS27.1 ESTABLISHED RESOURCE ORDERING PROCESSRefer to NMG 27.1 and to the Military Use Handbook, NFES#2175.27.1.9 OREGON AND WASHINGTON NATIONAL GUARDRefer to agency-specifi c (ODF/USFS) directions in NWCC 42.8.1.During periods of critical fi re conditions and resource shortages,the National Guard may be utilized, particularly forassistance with personnel transport and communicationswithin their respective States. Requests for use of the NationalGuard will be processed by NWCC through the OregonDepartment of Forestry Coordination Center or WashingtonDepartment of Natural Resources Coordination Center.National Guard Units can only be activated after the respectiveState Governor has declared that a “state of emergency”exists. Once the emergency situation is over, the NationalGuard must be released.27.4 INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS (REFER TO NMG 27.4)PAGE 85 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

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(EXHIBIT 14)28.14 AIR TANKER DISPATCH GUIDE MAPNORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEPAGE 87 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

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(EXHIBIT 16)NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE28.16 SMOKEJUMPER INITIAL ATTACK RESOURCE ORDERPAGE 89 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE28.16 SMOKEJUMPER INITIAL ATTACK RESOURCE ORDER (IN-STRUCTIONS)INSTRUCTIONS FOR SMOKEJUMPER REQUEST FORMWhen submitting an “initial attack” request for jumpers, utilizethe Smokejumper Initial Attack Resource Order, R1-FS-5700-3a(4/89). The information requested on the Smokejumper Initial AttackResource Order form is critical to facilitate timely and effi cientsmokejumper response to an incident. Although each block supplieshelpful and important information, blocks 1-14 are needed, as a minimum.Accurate, complete requests assist in a timely response.Blocks 1-11 are standard resource order format to include aircraftinformation necessary for the smokejumper aircraft responding.BLOCK 12 Request Number will simply be “IA” representing initialattack. The “quantity” will be 2+ or the desired numberof jumpers. If the requesting Offi cial specifi cally wantsonly a “2-manner”, please advise. “2+” indicates tothe dispatcher that number of jumpers needed is thespotter’s discretion.“Needed date and time” - response time will vary accordingto aircraft type and availability.“Deliver to” - “the incident”BLOCK 13BLOCK 14BLOCK 15BLOCK 16BLOCK 17Estimated size - may be represented by “spot”, tenthsof an acre, or range of acres (1-2 acres, 2-5 acres).Position will generally be “top third”, “middle third” or“bottom third”.Indicate if isolated, if not isolated list other fi re(s)distance from the fi re desired to be jumped. Indicatein either nautical or statute miles and the direction fromthe fi re desired to be jumped (N, SW, NE, etc.) or inbearing (182 degrees, 20 degrees, etc.)List major landmarks to aid in navigation, indicatedirection or bearing in degrees to the fi re from thelandmark and the distance in miles.Will other forces be traveling to the fi re site to assist insuppression/mop-up efforts? What kind of follow-upwill it be, how many will there be, what is their ETA?BLOCK 18: What is the plan for retrieval of the smokejumpersand their gear (walk out, pack out, etc.) and what willbe their route of travel (this can be discussed with thespotter after the drop is completed).BLOCK 19BLOCK 20Indicate whether jump gear will be left, or packed out.Special concerns - wilderness area, hazards (rockssnags, steep slopes).APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 90

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NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE(EXHIBIT 18)28.18 NORTHWEST AREA DEDICATED VHF-AM RADIOFREQUENCIES MAPWAO2FM 169.200FM 167.950WAO1FM 166.6875FM 169.150WAO3FM 166.675FM 166.6875ORO1FM 169.200FM 166.675ORO3FM 170.000FM 166.6875ORO5FM 167.950FM 166.6875ORO6FM 169.150FM 151.3100ORO2FM 167.950FM 166.6875ORO4FM 169.150FM 151.310ORO7FM 169.200FM 166.675Pacific Northwest FrequenciesFM Air to Ground Primary / FM Secondary Air to GroundAPRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20 PAGE 92

(EXHIBIT 18A)NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEWAO2AA/1 132.4250AA/2 132.9750AA/3 133.5500WAO1AA/1 132.1250AA/2 133.4250AA/3 134.6250WAO3AA/1 1325500AA/2 133.0750AA/3 133.7250OR02AA/1 124.0750AA/2 132.3250AA/3 133.5250OR01AA/1 132.1750AA/2 132.8750AA/3 133.3750OR03AA/1 132.3750AA/2 133.3250AA/3 133.8250OR04AA/1 132.4500AA/2 133.1250AA/3 133.6750OR05AA/1 132.4750AA/2 133.5250AA/3 134.120OR07AA/1 125.0750AA/2 125.6750AA/3 133.6250OR06AA/1 133.2250AA/2 134.1750AA/3 134.8750Pacific Northwest FrequenciesAir to Air (Victor) Primary AA/1Air to Air (Victor) Secondary AA/2Air to Air (Victor) Tertiary AA/3100PAGE 93 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 20

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NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDECHAPTER 30 - ORGANIZATIONContents32 NORTHWEST MULTIAGENCY COORDINATION (MAC) GROUPAND SAMPLE ORGANIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332.1 PACIFIC NORTHWEST FIRE FIGHTING AGENCIESEMERGENCY COORDINATION PLAN (PACMAC) . . . . . . . . . . 633 NORTHWEST INTERAGENCY COORDINATION CENTERINCIDENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4PAGE 1 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 30

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NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDECHAPTER 40 - COOPERATIONContents42 INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342.3.1 MASTER COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTIONAGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342.8 STATES OF OREGON AND WASHINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . 442.8.1 NATIONAL GUARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442.9 BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645 NATIONAL AGREEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745.1 MILITARY ASSISTANCE NORTHWEST AREA. . . . . . . . . . . 745.1.1 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE - NON-MAJOR . . . . . . . . . 745.1.2 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE - MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845.2 NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8PAGE 1 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 40

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NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE42 - INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS42.3.1 Master Cooperative Fire Protection AgreementBetween U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management,Oregon and Washington, National Park Service, Pacifi cWest Region, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Portland Area, U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service, Pacifi c Region and U.S. Department of Agriculture,Forest Service, Pacifi c Northwest and Northern Regions,State of Oregon, Department of Forestry, and State of Washington,Department of Natural Resources, Coos Forest ProtectiveAssociation, Douglas Forest Protective Association, and WalkerRange Forest Protective Association signed and dated April 13,2004.The purpose of this Master Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement(hereinafter called the Agreement) is to document thecommitment of the Parties to this Agreement to improve effi ciencyby facilitating the exchange of personnel, equipment, supplies,services, and funds among the agencies.INTERAGENCY COOPERATION1. Pacifi c Northwest Wildfi re Coordinating Group (PNWCG) willprovide coordination and recommendations for all interagencyfi re management activities in Oregon and Washington. Membership,procedures, and guidelines will be agreed to anddocumented in the PNWCG Charter.2. National Incident Management System: The parties to thisAgreement will operate under the concepts defi ned in theNational (NIMS) including; Incident Command system (ICS)qualifi cation’s systems, training system, the managementof publications and participate in the review, exchange, andtransfer of technology as appropriate for providing qualifi edresources, and for the management of incident covered bythis Agreement.3. Annual Operating Plans may be developed at the Regional,State, or local area level and will tier to this Agreement.4. Interagency Dispatch Centers: the parties to this Agreementagree to maintain, support and participate in local InteragencyDispatch Centers, as appropriate.A. Northwest Coordination Center is recognized as theGeographic Area Coordination Center (GACC) for theNorthwest. Fire Management activities and resourcemovements will be coordinated through the NorthwestCoordination Center as appropriate. Parties to thisPAGE 3 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 40

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEAgreement are not precluded from independent movementof resources.42.8 STATES OF OREGON AND WASHINGTONBoth States have overhead, trained crews and equipment whichcan be requested for use on Federal lands. By CooperativeAgreements, Federal Agencies’ resources are available for use bythe States.Exchange of personnel and equipment can be made by cooperativeagreements on a local basis.State requests for Smokejumpers and Air tankers will be madedirect to the closest unit hosting these resources.State requests for Cache Items for Incident Logistical follow proceduresas outlined in NWCC 23.3 which states:1) Refer to NWCC 14.2 (2) for certain sensitive items whichmust be ordered through the Northwest Coordination Center.2) Units should place Resource Order by phone and/or viaelectronic mail or fax, direct to the closest cache serving theIncident Unit.The States have several inmate crews available for fi refi ghting.These crews are available for Federal Agencies’ use when notcommitted to State incidents. Federal Agencies’ requests will bemade through normal dispatch channels (see NWCC 22.3.5 andNWCC 62.3). Policies governing their use are contained in theStates’ Dispatching Guides.State personnel and equipment should be released from incidentsas soon as they can be replaced or are no longer needed.State personnel should be among the fi rst to be demobilized fromincidents.42.8.1 NATIONAL GUARD.All orders for National Guard support will be made to theNWCC Emergency Operations Manager who will take appropriateaction on the request.THE FOLLOWING IS TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE OREGONDEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FIREPLAN - APPENDIX XVI, ANNEX E:The Military Department of Oregon is party to an agreement withthe Oregon Department of Forestry and the U. S. Forest ServiceAPRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 40 PAGE 4

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEto provide National Guard personnel and equipment for wildfi resuppression. This support is for both aircraft and ground equipment.The Oregon Department of Emergency Services has been designatedthe responsible agency for coordination of National GuardResources.Key Elements of ONG Agreement1. ODF coordinates dispatching of all military personnel andequipment for fi res on state protected lands and USDA ForestService fi res.2. Agency with jurisdiction over the fi re (ODF or USFS) providestechnical direction to military to accomplish objectives.3. Military is only available when “such resources are not reasonablyavailable and/or are inadequate to cope with the fi reemergency.”Procedures for Ordering and Dispatching of National GuardEquipment and Personnel1. All requests must come through Salem Coordination Center.2. Fire operations notifi es ONG and requests declaration ofstate of emergency through the Emergency ManagementDivision to the Governor’s offi ce.3. Military evaluates the request to determine the NationalGuard unit or units best able to provide assistance and the requiredcommand, control and liaison as specifi ed in “OPLANSMOKEY.”4. Military provides Salem Coordination Center with informationon what has been sent to the fi re(s).5. Unless approval is granted through ONG, resource must bereleased within 12 hours after control.Personnel Procedures1. Guardsmen serve in State Active Duty without pay status.Guardsmen volunteer for the duty unless the Guard is activateddue to the magnitude of the event.2. Guardsmen are compensated under the Emergency Pay Planfor fi refi ghters used by ODF (AD rates).PAGE 5 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 40

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE3. USFS will reimburse ODF for military use on Forest Servicefi res. ODF pays National Guard.4. Liability - National Guard is performing duties as an employeeof ODF whether working for USFS or ODF fi re.Supply and Equipment Maintenance1. Military operates their equipment.2. Military supplies suffi cient operators and supervisors.3. ODF or USFS provides petroleum products.4. Using agency (ODF or USFS) pays for equipment repair andmaintenance.5. ODF pays for damage to equipment unless damage is theresult of “gross negligence.” Joint inspection of equipment isimportant.“OPLAN SMOKEY”National Guard plan for implementing agreement. Details operationalprocedures for National Guard involvement, includingsupervision.42.9 BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATIONUnits must notify the NWCC Emergency Operations Manager immediatelywhen fi res threaten, or have potential to threaten, powerlines. Calls referring to power lines should include the location ofthe incident and the type of line involved.PLEASE ADDRESS calls relating to incident threats to powerlines to the Dittmer Control Center: (503/283-2501)APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 40 PAGE 6

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDE45 - NATIONAL AGREEMENTS45.1 MILITARY ASSISTANCE NORTHWEST AREAThe Commanding General of the Northern Defense Sector, SixthU.S. Army, in coordination with the Commanders of NorthernSector Western Sea Frontier, 13th District U. S. Coast Guard andFourth Air Force, will assist civil authorities in domestic emergencies,as practicable, consistent with the execution of primarymilitary missions.The alleviation of a domestic emergency such as forest fi refi ghtingis primarily the responsibility of civilian agencies, both private andgovernmental. All forces and resources available to these agencieswill normally be utilized before Federal military assistance isrendered in coping with a domestic emergency.The Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture, has beendesignated responsible agency for the coordination of all fi refi ghtingin rural areas. Requests for military assistance to combatforest fi res, including those from States and other Federal Agencies,should be made through the Forest Service at the NWCCEmergency Operations Manager to the Northern Defense SectorCommander through the NIFC.45.1.1 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE - NON-MAJORRequests will be made direct to the NICC by the NWCCEmergency Operations Manager.To obtain assistance, the requesting Dispatcher must certifyto the NWCC Emergency Operations Manager that all availablecivilian resources, of the type being requested, havebeen committed.Requests should be well spelled out as to equipment andpersonnel needed, location of incident by map referencesand the name of the Forest Service Liaison Offi cer who theMilitary Offi cer should contact at a designated location.While the military unit is on the incident, the NWCC EmergencyOperations Manager will report daily on fi re situationand further need for assistance.45.1.2 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE - MAJOR.(Declared by the President) Requests for military assistancewill be made through the Federal Emergency ManagementPAGE 7 APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 40

NORTHWEST MOBILIZATION GUIDEAgency (FEMA). The same information and arrangementswill be needed as above.45.2 NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.The National Agreement for meteorological servicesbetween the National Weather Service (NOAA) and FederalLand Management Agencies identifi es services tobe provided, establishes interagency relationships, anddefi nes fi nancial and other obligations of the NWS andUser Agencies.OPERATING PLANS. The fi re-weather forecast offi cesthat serve the Northwest Area prepare annual operatingplans and published in a single plan for the Northwest.Reference these plans for additional information andprocedures. Julia Ruthford (NWS Detailer to NWCC/Portland WFO) serves as the point of contact for theNorthwest Plan.FIRE-WEATHER FORECASTS FOR INCIDENTS. TheFire-Weather Forecast Service provides the ForecastService provides special spot-weather forecasts foractive incidents 24 hours a day. Requests for specialforecasts should be made direct to the forecaster on dutyor, after hours, to the Forecaster-in-Charge of the appropriateforecast offi ce serving a Unit.At the time the original request is made, the Unit Dispatcherand Forecaster will agree on a schedule forfuture forecasts and for sending data.The Unit Dispatcher will inform the Forecaster as soonas service is no longer needed.ATMOSPHERIC THEODOLITE METEOROLOGICALUNIT (ATMU) Refer to NMG/NWCC 23.5 for orderingprocedures and special equipment needs and to NMG74 for location of units.APRIL 2007 — CHAPTER 40 PAGE 8