2010 Utah Fire Wardens Field Manual

Fire Warden’sField Manual

2010

Department of Natural ResourcesDivision of Forestry, Fire & State Lands

Fire Management Officer State Forester/Director

Issued to:

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Table of Contents

A. ORGANIZATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11. Agency Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

a. Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands Employeeresponsibilities:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

2. Laws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1a. Utah Code Annotated- Title 65A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

65A-3-1. Trespassing on state lands -- Penalties.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-165A-3-2. Prohibited acts on state lands.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-265A-3-3. Enforcement of laws on state lands -- County attorney or

district attorney to prosecute.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-265A-3-4. Liability for causing wildland fires.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-365A-8-101. Division of responsibilities for fire control and the

preservation of forest, watershed, and other lands – Reciprocal agreements for fire protection... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

65A-8-102. State forester... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-365A-8-103. Forestry and fire control funds.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-465A-8-201. Uncontrolled fire is a public nuisance... . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-465A-8-202. Fire control -- County responsibilities.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-465A-8-203. Cooperative fire protection agreements with counties.. A-565A-8-204. Wildland Fire Suppression Fund created... . . . . . . . . . . . A-565A-8-205. Agreements for coverage by the Wildland Fire

Suppression Fund -- Eligible lands -- County and state obligations -- Termination -- Revocation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

65A-8-206. Disbursements from the Wildland Fire Suppression Fund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

65A-8-207. Division to administer Wildland Fire Suppression Fund –Rulemaking –Procedures.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

65A-8-208. Presuppression costs - Disbursements from fund - Credit against assessment - Limited by appropriation.. . . . . . . . A-8

65A-8-209. Responsibilities of county sheriffs and district fire wardens in controlling fires.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

65A-8-210. Fire control on state-owned lands -- Responsibilities ofstate agencies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

65A-8-211. Closed fire season -- Notice -- Violations -- Burning permits -- Personal liability -- Exemptions from burning permits..A-9

65A-8-212. Power of state forester to close hazardous areas --Violations of an order closing an area.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

b. Utah Code Annotated- Title 76.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1076-6-102. Arson.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1076-6-103. Aggravated arson.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1176-6-104. Reckless burning.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1176-6-104.5. Abandoned fire - Penalties.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1176-6-105. Causing a catastrophe.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12

c. Utah Code Annotated - Title 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12

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53-7-106. Adoption of fire code.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12d. Utah Code Annotated - Title 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13

59-2-203.1. Mandatory cyclical appraisals.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13e. Uniform Fire Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13

Section 104- Control and Investigation of Emergency Scenes. . . . . A-133. Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14

a. Rule R652-120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14b. Rule R652-121 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16

Rule R652-121. Wildland Fire Suppression Fund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16652-121-100. Authority.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16R652-121-200. Normal Fire Suppression Costs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16R652-121-300. Annual Sign Up, Effective Payment Period, Annual

Assessment Payments and Capitalization.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16R652-121-400. Determination of Unincorporated Acreage... . . . . . A-17R652-121-500. Determination of Property Values.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17R652-121-600. Determination of Equity Payments.. . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17R652-121-700. Definition of Eligible Suppression and

Presuppression Costs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18R652-121-900. Clarification of The State's Financial Obligation

For Suppression Costs... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18R652-121-1000. Agreement For County Participation in Fund.. . . . A-19R652-121-1100. Revocation of Participation in Fund.. . . . . . . . . . . A-19R652-121-1200. Definition of Pre-suppression Activities.. . . . . . . . A-19R652-121-1300. Application Process For Pre-suppression Projects..A-19R652-121-1400. Limitation on Pre-suppression And Fire

Management Incentives... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-20R652-121-1450. Payment for Pre-suppression Projects.. . . . . . . . . A-20R652-121-1600. State Land Exclusion.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-20

4. Fire Management Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-21I. Fire Personnel - Roles for Fire Activity Levels (FFL 96-B-2). A-21II. **Local Resource Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-28III. **Fire Season Readiness Reviews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-30IV. On-Call Status (FFL-96-B-3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-33V. Physical Fitness & Training Requirements (FFL-96-B-1). . . A-35VI. Uniform Policy (FFL-96-A-4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-37a. FFSL Division Uniform Standards:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-39VII. Background Checks of Fire Warden and Assistant Fire

Warden (FFL-00-B-8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-43VIII. Hazardous Duty Pay Differential (NR-01-B-18). . . . . . . . . . A-45IX. Wildland Fire Suppression, Work-Rest Requirements &

Overtime Compensation (NR-01-B-17). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-48X. State Vehicle Use (FFL-96-A-5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-51XI. Emergency Vehicle Policy (FFL-96-B-5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-52XII. Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) - Requisition

Procedures (FFL-96-B-6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-54

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XIII. Federal Excess Personal Property Accountability Procedures (FFL-99-B-7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-56

XIV. Prescribed Fire Plans and Prescriptions (FFL-04-B-11).. . . . A-59XV. All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Use: Training Requirements and

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (FFL-03-A-12). . . . . . A-65XVI. Incident Management Team Participation & Extended

Out-of- Area/State Fire Assignments (FFL-04-B-10).. . . . . . A-66

B. ADMINISTRATION.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11. Incident Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

a. Fire Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1b. Extended Fire Reports.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12c. General and Specific Causes for Fire Reports. . . . . . . . . . . B-13d. Average State Resource Values for Estimating Values

Damaged & Saved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-14e. Suppression Resource Use Cost 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-16

2. Division Fire Position Certification.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-21a. Red Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-21b. Position Task Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-22c. Fire Warden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-23d. Stand-by Warden.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-24

3. Chainsaw Qualifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-24a. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-24b. Standard Operating Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-25c. Certification Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-25d. Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-27

4. Work Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-28a. Regular Wardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-28b. On-Call Wardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-28c. Work Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-28

5. Leave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-29a. Regular Wardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-29b. On-Call Wardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-29

6. Overtime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-297. On-Call Time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-308. Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-30

a. Out-of State Travel: (OST) must adhere to the followingprotocols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-30

b. Out-of State Meals: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-31c. Out-of State Hotel Rates:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-33d. In-State Travel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-33e. Premium Cities: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-35

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f. Rental Vehicles:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-359. Traveling For Out-of-State Fires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-38

a. Forms Needed for Out-of-State Fires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3810. Time Sheets and Pay Periods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-39

a. Pay Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-39b. Time Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-39

11. Hiring Seasonal Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-40a. State firefighters will be paid at the following rates:. . . . . . B-40

12. Fire Department Resources.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-41a. Fire Department Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-41b. Red Cards for Fire Departments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-43c. Re-certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-44d. Fire Business Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-44

13. Lone Peak Resources (LPCC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-45a. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-45b. Supporting Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-45c. Ordering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-46d. Resources.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-46e. Lone Peak Resource Fire Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-51f. Closed Fire Season Staffing Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . B-52

14. Equipment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-52a. Vehicle Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-52b. Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-53c. Equipment Accountability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-59d. Equipment Loss or Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-59e. Accident Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-62f. Disciplinary Action.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-62

15. Purchases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-64a. Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-64b. State Restricted Purchase Orders (RPO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-65c. County Purchases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-66

16. Emergency Equipment Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-66a. Suppression equipment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-66

17. Emergency Facility Rental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-67a. Government owned facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-67b. Privately owned facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-68c. Water use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-68d. Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-68

18. County Monthly Activity Reports For Fire Functions. . . . . . . . . B-69a. General Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-69b. Instructions on Filling out the Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-69

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C. SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-11. Fire Management Safety.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

a. Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1b. Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6c. Working Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6d. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7e. Suppression Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9f. Risk Management Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-10g. Engine Operation Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-15h. Off - Highway Vehicle Safety Guidelines.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-16i. Heavy Equipment Operations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-17j. Escape Routes and Safety Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-21k. Prescribed Fires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-22l. SAFENET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-23m. Risk Analysis Procedure:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-23

D. PRESUPPRESSION / PREVENTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-11. Federal Excess Property Inspection/Inventory.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

a. Inspections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-12. Burning Permits/Air Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2

a. Burning Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2b. Air Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2c. Burning Permit Issuance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-21

3. Prescribed Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-24a. Prescribed Fire Requests.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-24

4. Fire Restriction/Closures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-27a. Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-27b. Criteria For Fire Restriction Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-27c. Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-28d. Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-28e. Exceptions to Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-29f. Advanced Fire Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-29

5. Wardens Field Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-30a. Field Kit Supplies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-31

6. Hazardous Fuels/ Mitigation Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-32a. Mastication Equipment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-32

E. SUPPRESSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-11. Fire Relationships - Interagency Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

a. Fire Warden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1b. Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2c. Do's and Don'ts for Good News Media Relations.. . . . . . . . . E-3

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2. Communication System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5a. Keep Dispatch Informed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5b. Radio Manners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6c. Programming Bendix King Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-8d. Air to Ground Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-9e. Tactical Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-10f. Other Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-10g. Standard Tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-11h. Forestry, Fire & State Lands Fire Roster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-12

3. Wildland/Urban Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-14a. Warden’s Role. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-14b. Wildland/Urban Interface Structure Protection Triage

Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-14c. FEMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-15d. Structure Protection Specialists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-16

4. Aircraft.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-16a. General.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-16b. Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-16

5. Handcrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-23a. Handcrew Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-23

6. Utah National Guard Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-237. Incident Command Post Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-248. Class A Foam.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-24

a. Foam Mixing Guidelines for Engines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-249. After Action Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2610. Serious Accident Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-26

a. Initial Action.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-26b. Follow up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-27

11. Cost Containment Guidelines.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-28a. Primary Objective.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-28b. Secondary Objective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-28

F. WILDLAND FIRE INVESTIGATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-11. Initial Attack Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

a. While Responding to the Fire:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1b. After Arriving at the Fire:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

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Drawings and Charts

Figure 1 - Preparedness Level Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-26Figure 2 - Land Ownership Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7Figure 3 - Size Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7Figure 4 - General and Specific Causes for Fire Reports. . . . . . . . . . . B-13Figure 5 - Average State Resource Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-15Figure 6 - Federal Excess Equipment Rates.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-17Figure 7 - NWCG Fire Unit Standards.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-18Figure 8 - RM/GBCG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-19Figure 9 - Fire Training Progression Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-24Figure 10 - Faller Certification Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-27Figure 11 - Day Travel Begins Meal Compensation Schedule. . . . . . . . B-32Figure 12 - Day Travel Ends Meal Compensation Schedule. . . . . . . . . B-33Figure 13 - Utah Cities Lodging Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-34Figure 14 - State Firefighter Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-40Figure 15 - Common Fire Fighting Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-25Figure 16 - Approved Fire Pit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-29Figure 17 - Field Kit Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-31Figure 18 - Clear Text Radio Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7Figure 19 - Air to Ground Frequencies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-9Figure 20 - Air to Ground Frequency Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-9Figure 21 - Tactical Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-10Figure 22 - Other Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-10Figure 23 - Standard Tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-11Figure 24 - Helicopter Hand Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-21Figure 25 - Recommended Fire Suppression Mixes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-25

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A. ORGANIZATION

1. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITY

a. Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands Employeeresponsibilities:

(1) Determine and execute the best methods of protectingprivate and public property by preventing the origin andspread of fire on non-federal forest, range and watershedlands.

(2) Protect non-federal forest and watershed areas throughapplication of conservation principles.

(3) Encourage private landowners to preserve, protect andmanage forest and other lands throughout the State.

2. LAWS

Title 65A of the Utah Code (State Law) was established in 1953,revised in 1997 and again in 2004. This law created the authority forthe Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands to "take suchaction as in its judgment may be necessary to suppress wildlandfires and protect life and property on the non-federal forest, range,and watershed lands within the State." All Division personnel,whether temporary/seasonal or full-time, are responsible formeeting these goals as set forth, in State Law, in the most efficientmanner possible consistent with recognized conservationprinciples. Staff knowledgeable in training, personnel managementand fiscal services provide the support necessary to carry out thefield programs.

a. Utah Code Annotated- Title 65A

65A-3-1. Trespassing on state lands -- Penalties.(1) A person is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and liable

for the civil damages prescribed in Subsection (2) if he:(a) without written authorization from the Division:(i) removes, extracts, uses, consumes, or destroys any

mineral resource, gravel, sand, soil, vegetation, or improvementon state lands;

(ii) grazes livestock on state lands;

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(iii) uses, occupies, or constructs improvements orstructures on state lands;

(iv) uses or occupies state lands for more than 30 daysafter the cancellation or expiration of written authorization;

(v) knowingly and willfully uses state lands for commercialgain; or

(vi) appropriates, alters, injures, or destroys any historical,prehistorical, archaeological, or paleontological resource onstate lands; or

(b) uses or occupies state lands in violation of divisionrules.

(2) A person who commits any act described in Subsection(1) is liable for damages in the amount of:

(a) three times the value of the mineral or other resourceremoved, destroyed, or extracted;

(b) three times the amount of damage committed; or(c) three times the consideration which would have been

charged by the Division for use of the land during the period oftrespass.

(3) In addition to the damages described in Subsection (2),a person found guilty of a misdemeanor under Subsection (1) issubject to the penalties provided in Section 76-3-204.

(4) Money collected under this section shall be deposited inthe fund in which like revenues from that land would bedeposited.

65A-3-2. Prohibited acts on state lands.(1) A person is guilty of a class B misdemeanor who:(a) throws or places any lighted cigarette, cigar,

firecracker, ashes, or other flaming or glowing substance whichmay cause a fire on a highway or wildland;

(b) obstructs the state forester, or any of his deputies, inthe performance of controlling a fire;

(c) refuses, on proper request of the state forester or any ofhis deputies, to assist in the controlling of a fire, without goodand sufficient reason; or

(d) fires any tracer or incendiary ammunition anywhereexcept within the confines of established military reservations.

(2) Fines assessed under this section are deposited in theGeneral Fund.

65A-3-3. Enforcement of laws on state lands -- Countyattorney or district attorney to prosecute.

(1) It is the duty of the Division, county sheriffs, theirdeputies, police officers, and other law enforcement officerswithin their jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this

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chapter and to investigate and gather evidence that mayindicate a violation under this chapter.

(2) The county attorney or district attorney as appropriateunder Sections 17-18-1, 17-18-1.5, and 17-18-1.7 shallprosecute any criminal violations of this chapter and shallinitiate a civil action to recover suppression costs incurred bythe county or state for suppression of fire on private land.

65A-3-4. Liability for causing wildland fires.Any person responsible for the existence or spread of a

wildland fire necessitating suppression action shall be liable forthe payment of the costs of the suppression action.

65A-8-101. Division of responsibilities for fire control andthe preservation of forest, watershed, and other lands --Reciprocal agreements for fire protection.

(1) The Division shall determine and execute the bestmethods for protecting private and public property by:

(a) preventing the origin and spread of fire on non-federalforest, range, and watershed lands in unincorporated areas ofthe state;

(b) protecting non-federal forest and watershed areas onconservation principles; and

(c) encouraging private landowners in preserving,protecting, and managing forest and other lands throughoutthe state.

(2) The Division shall take action it considers necessary tocontrol wildland fires and protect life and property on thenon-federal forest, range, and watershed lands withinunincorporated areas of the state.

(3) The Division may enter into agreements with public orprivate agencies, or individuals for the express purpose ofprotecting, managing, or rehabilitating those lands.

(4) The Division may enter into a reciprocal agreementwith any fire protection organization, including federalagencies, to provide fire protection for land and improvementsfor which the organization normally provides fire protection.

65A-8-102. State forester.(1) There is created the position of state forester to carry

out the provisions of this chapter.(2) The state forester shall be a graduate of an accredited

school of forestry, technically and professionally competent, andexperienced in administration.

(3) The state forester shall be responsible to the director ofthe Division.

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(4) In all matters pertaining to forestry and fire control inwhich the state recognizes a responsibility, the state forestershall be the official representative of the state.

65A-8-103. Forestry and fire control funds.(1) All monies available to the Division to meet the costs of

Subsections (a) through (d) are nonlapsing and available to theDivision until expended:

(a) monies for controlling forest, range, and watershedfires;

(b) monies for controlling insect and disease epidemics;(c) monies for rehabilitating or reforesting non-federal

forest, range, and watershed lands; and(d) monies for carrying on the purposes of Title 65A,

Chapter 8, Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control.(2)(a) The collection and disbursement of all money made

available to the Division shall be in accordance with the rules ofthe Division of Finance.

(b) Monies collected by the Division from fees, rentals,sales, contributions, reimbursements, and other such sourcesshall be deposited in the appropriate account.

65A-8-201. Uncontrolled fire is a public nuisance.Any fire on forest, range, or watershed land in the state

burning uncontrolled and without proper and adequate actionbeing taken to control or prevent its spread is a public nuisance.

65A-8-202. Fire control -- County responsibilities.(1) Counties shall abate the public nuisance caused by

uncontrolled fire on privately owned or county owned forest,range, and watershed lands.

(2) Counties, or other political subdivisions of the state asdetermined to be appropriate by the state forester, mayparticipate in the wildland fire protection system of the Divisionand become eligible for assistance from the state by agreementunder the provisions of this chapter.

(3) The state forester shall make certain that appropriateaction is taken to control wildland fires on non-federal forest,range, and watershed lands.

(4) The actual costs of suppression action taken by theDivision on privately owned lands shall be a charge against thecounty in which the lands lie, unless otherwise provided bycooperative agreement.

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65A-8-203. Cooperative fire protection agreements withcounties.

(1) The county legislative body of any county may enterinto a cooperative agreement with the Division to receivefinancial and supervisory cooperation and assistance from theDivision.

(2) A county may not receive cooperation or assistanceunder Subsection (1) until a cooperative agreement is executedby the county legislative body and the Division.

(3) In order to be eligible to enter into a cooperativeagreement with the division, the county shall:

(a) adopt a wildland fire ordinance based upon minimumstandards established by the division

(b) require that the county fire department or equivalentprivate provider under contract with the county meet minimumstandards for wildland fire training, certification, and wildlandfire suppression equipment based upon nationally acceptedstandards as specified by the division; and

(c) file with the division a budget for fire suppression costs(4) A county that chooses not to enter into a cooperative

agreement with the division may not be eligible to receivefinancial assistance from the division

(5) The state forester may execute the agreements and maydivide the state into fire protection districts.

(6) These districts shall provide efficient and economicalfire protection within the area defined.

(7) The districts may comprise one or more counties, orportions of counties to be specified in the cooperativeagreements.

(8) Under the terms of the cooperative agreements, thestate forester shall file annual budgets for operation of thecooperative districts with each participating county.

(9) If the county approves a budget mutually acceptable tothe county and the state forester, and budgets an amount foractual fire suppression costs determined to be normal by thestate forester, the agreement shall commit the state to pay ½the actual suppression costs that exceed the stated normal costs

65A-8-204. Wildland Fire Suppression Fund created.(1) There is created an expendable trust fund known as the

Wildland Fire Suppression Fund.(2) The fund shall be administered by the Division to pay

fire suppression and PRESUPPESSION costs on eligible landswithin unincorporated areas of counties.

(3) The contents of the fund shall include:(a) payments by counties pursuant to written agreements

made under Section 65A-8-6.205;

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(b) interest and earnings from the investment of fundmonies; and

(c) money appropriated by the Legislature.(4) Fund monies shall be invested by the state treasurer

with the earnings and interest accruing to the fund.(5)(a) A maximum level of $8,000,000 is established for the

fund.(b)(i) Except as provided in Subsection (5)(b)(ii), if the

amount of money in the fund equals or exceeds $8,000,000 onMarch 31, no assessments may be charged for the followingyear.

(ii) The waiver of assessments provided in Subsection(5)(b)(i) does not apply to any equity payment required by Section65A-8-6.2.

65A-8-205. Agreements for coverage by the Wildland FireSuppression Fund -- Eligible lands -- County and stateobligations -- Termination -- Revocation.

(1) (a) A county legislative body may enter annually into awritten agreement with the state forester to provide forpayment from the Wildland Fire Suppression Fund of firesuppression costs incurred by the county in excess of thecounty's fire suppression budget.

(b) Fire suppression costs on forest, range, and watershedlands within the unincorporated area of a county, exceptfederal or state lands, are eligible for coverage by the WildlandFire Suppression Fund.

(2)(a) An agreement for payment of fire suppression costsfrom the Wildland Fire Suppression Fund shall provide that thecounty shall:

(i) except as provided by Subsection (2)(b), pay into the fundan amount equal to:

(A) .01 times the number of acres of privately-or-county-owned land in the unincorporated area of the county; and

(B) .0001151 times the taxable value of real property in theunincorporated area of the county; and

(ii) budget an amount for fire suppression costs determinedto be normal by the state forester in accordance with theformula specified by rule.

(b) A county is not required to pay for an acre or realproperty described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) if the acre or realproperty:

(i) is subject to concentrated residential, commercial, orindustrial development;

(ii) would not be exposed to wildland fire; and (iii) would not expose any wildland to fire spreading from it.

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(3) (a) Any county that elects to initiate participation in thefund, or reestablish participation in the fund after participationwas terminated, shall make an equity payment, in addition tothe assessment provided in Subsection (2)(a)(i).

(b) The equity payment shall represent what the county'sequity in the fund would be if the county had made assessmentsinto the fund for each of the previous three years.

(c) The equity payment shall be determined by the stateforester in accordance with division rules.

(4) The agreement shall provide that:(a) the state shall pay into the fund an amount equal to the

county's payment, including any equity payment required underSubsection (3);and

(b) if monies in the fund are insufficient to pay for alleligible fire suppression costs, the state shall pay for 1/2 of thecounty's remaining costs.

(5) The agreement shall provide for revocation of theagreement for failure to pay assessments when due.

(6) Any county that elects to withdraw from participationin the fund, or whose participation in the fund is revoked due tofailure to pay its assessments when due, shall forfeit any rightto any previously paid assessments by the county.

65A-8-206. Disbursements from the Wildland FireSuppression Fund.

(1) Disbursements from the fund shall be made only uponwritten order of the state forester or his authorizedrepresentative.

(2) If the state forester determines monies in the fund maybe insufficient to cover eligible costs in a program year, thestate forester may delay making disbursements from the funduntil the close of the program year, at which time availablemonies shall be prorated among those entitled to payments atless than 100%.

65A-8-207. Division to administer Wildland Fire SuppressionFund – Rulemaking –Procedures.

(1) By following the procedures and requirements of Title63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, theDivision shall make rules to administer the Wildland FireSuppression Fund, including rules:

(a) requiring documentation for:(i) the number of acres of privately-or county-owned land

in the unincorporated area of a participating county: and(ii) an acre or real property exempt in Subsection

65A-8-205(b);(b) describing the method or formula for determining:

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(i) normal fire suppression costs; and(ii) equity payments required by Section 65A-8-205; and(c) specifying fire suppression and presuppression costs that

may be paid with disbursements from the fund.(2) By following the procedures of Title 63, Chapter 46b,

Administrative Procedures Act, the division shall determinewhether an acre or real property is eligible for the exemption provided in Subsection 65A-8-205(b).

65A-8-208. Presuppression costs - Disbursements from fund- Credit against assessment - Limited by appropriation.

(1) The state forester or the state forester’s authorizedrepresentative may make disbursements from the Wildland FireSuppression Fund to pay for costs of presuppression and firemanagement activities by counties participating in the fund,subject to the limitations specified in this section.

(2) Payments to a county for costs of presuppression andfire management activities in any year may not exceed thecounty’s assessment under Subsection 65A-8-205(a).

(3) In lieu of making a disbursement from the fund for acounty’s costs of presuppression and fire management activities,the county may be given a credit against its assessment under65A-8-205(a) equal to those costs. The credit may not exceed thecounty’s assessment under Subsection 65A-8-205(a).

(4) The total amount of money in the fund that may beallocated to cover costs of presuppression and fire managementactivities initiated by counties may not exceed the legislativeappropriation to the fund for those costs.

65A-8-209. Responsibilities of county sheriffs and districtfire wardens in controlling fires.

(1) In those counties not directly participating in the statewildland fire protection organization by cooperative agreementas provided in this chapter, the county sheriff shall takeappropriate action to suppress uncontrolled fires on state orprivate lands.

(2) In all cases the sheriff shall:(a) report, as prescribed by the state forester, on wildland

fire control action;(b) investigate and report fire causes; and(c) enforce the provisions of this chapter either

independently or in cooperation with the state forester.(3) In those counties participating in the state wildland

fire protection organization by cooperative agreement, theprimary responsibility for fire control is delegated to the districtfire warden, who is designated by the state forester.

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(4) The county sheriff and his organization shall maintaincooperative support of the fire control organization.

65A-8-210. Fire control on state-owned lands --Responsibilities of state agencies.

(1) The Division shall abate the public nuisance caused byuncontrolled fire on state-owned forest, range, and watershedlands.

(2)(a) State agencies responsible for the administration ofstate-owned lands shall recognize the need for providingwildland fire protection and the responsibility for sharing thecosts.

(b) Those agencies shall annually allocate funds to theDivision in amounts as are determined to be fair and equitableproportionate costs for providing a basic level of fire protection.

(c) The amount of protection costs shall be negotiated bythe respective land agencies and the Division.

65A-8-211. Closed fire season -- Notice -- Violations --Burning permits -- Personal liability -- Exemptions fromburning permits.

(1)(a) The period from June 1 to October 31 of each year isa closed fire season throughout the state.

(b) The state forester may advance or extend the closedseason wherever and whenever that action is necessary.

(c) The alteration of the closed season shall be done byposting the appropriate proclamation in the courthouse of eachcounty seat for at least seven days in advance of the date thechange is effective.

(2) During the closed season it is a class B misdemeanor toset on fire, or cause to be set on fire, any inflammable materialon any forest, brush, range, grass, grain, stubble, or hay landwithout first securing a written permit from the state foresteror a designated deputy, and complying fully with the terms andconditions prescribed by the permit.

(3) It is the duty of the district fire warden appointed bythe state forester, or the county sheriff in nonparticipatingcounties, to issue burning permits using the form prescribed bythe Division.

(4)(a) The burning permit does not relieve an individualfrom personal liability due to neglect or incompetence.

(b) If a fire escapes control of the permittee andnecessitates fire control action or does injury to the property ofanother, this may be held prima facie evidence that the fire wasnot safe.

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(5)(a) The state forester, his deputies, and the countysheriffs may refuse, revoke, postpone, or cancel permits whenthey find it necessary in the interest of public safety.

(b) A burning permit is not required for the burning offence lines on cultivated lands, canals, or irrigation ditches if:

(i) the burning does not pose a threat to forest, range, orwatershed lands;

(ii) due care is used in the control of the burning; and(iii) the individual notifies the nearest fire department of

the approximate time the burning will occur.(c) Failure to notify the nearest fire department of the

burning as required by this section is a class B misdemeanor.

65A-8-212. Power of state forester to close hazardous areas-- Violations of an order closing an area.

(1)(a)If the state forester finds conditions in a given area inthe state to be extremely hazardous, he shall close those areas toany forms of use by the public, or to limit that use.

(b) The closure shall include the prohibition of open firesfor the period of time he finds necessary.

(2) Nothing in this chapter prohibits any resident withinthe area from full and free access to his home or property, orany legitimate use by the owner or lessee of the property.

(3) The order or proclamation closing or limiting the use inthe area shall set forth:

(a) the exact area coming under the order;(b) the date when the order becomes effective; and(c) if advisable, the authority from whom permits for entry

into the area may be obtained.(4) Any entry into or use of any area in violation of this

section is a class B misdemeanor.

b. Utah Code Annotated- Title 76

76-6-102. Arson.(1) A person is guilty of arson if under circumstances not

amounting to aggravated arson, by means of fire or explosives,the person unlawfully and intentionally damages:

(a) any property with the intention of defrauding aninsurer; or

(b) the property of another.(2) A violation of Subsection (1)(a) is a second degree felony.(3) A violation of Subsection (1)(b) is:(a) a second degree felony if the damage caused is of

exceeds $5000 in value.(b) a third degree felony if the damage caused is or exceeds

$1000 but is less than $5000 in value;

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(c) a class A misdemeanor if the damage caused is orexceeds$300 but is less than $1000 in value; and

(d) a class B misdemeanor if the damage caused is less than$300.

76-6-103. Aggravated arson.(1) A person is guilty of aggravated arson if by means of

fire or explosives he intentionally and unlawfully damages:(a) a habitable structure; or(b) any structure or vehicle when any person not a

participant in the offence is in the structure or vehicle.(2) Aggravated arson is a felony of the first degree.

76-6-104. Reckless burning.(1) A person is guilty of reckless burning if the person:(a) recklessly starts a fire or causes an explosion which

endangers human life;(b) having started a fire, whether recklessly or not, and

knowing that it is spreading and will endanger the life orproperty of another, either fails to take reasonable measures toput out or control the fire or fails to give a prompt fire alarm;

(c) builds or maintains a fire without taking reasonablesteps to remove all flammable materiels surrounding the site ofthe fire as necessary to prevent the fire's spread or escape; or

(d) damages the property of another by reckless use of fireor causing an explosion.

(2)(a) A violation of Subsection (1)(a) or (b) is a class Amisdemeanor.

(b) A violation of Subsection (1)(c) is a class B misdemeanor.(c) A violation of Subsection (1)(d) is:(i) a class A misdemeanor if damage to property is or

exceeds $1000 in value;(ii) a class B misdemeanor if the damage to property is or

exceeds $300 but less than $1000 in value;(iii) a class C misdemeanor if the damage to property is or

exceeds $150 but less than $300 in value.(d) Any other violation under Subsection (1)(d) is an

infraction.

76-6-104.5. Abandoned fire - Penalties.(1) A person is guilty of abandoning a fire if, under

circumstances not amounting to the offence of arson,aggravated arson, or causing a catastrophe under Title 76,Chapter 6, Part 1, Property Destruction, the person leaves a fire:

(a) without first completely extinguishing it; and(b) with the intent to not return to the fire.

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(2) A person does not commit a violation of Subsection (1) ifthe person leaves a fire to report an uncontrolled fire.

(3) A violation of Subsection (1):(a) is a class C misdemeanor if there is no property

damage;(b) is a class B misdemeanor if the property damage is less

than $1000 in value; and (c) is a class A misdemeanor if property damage is or

exceeds $1000 in value.(4) If a violation of Subsection (3) involves a wildland fire,

the violator is also liable for suppression costs under Section65A-3-4.

(5) Afire spreading or reigniting is prima facie evidencethat the person did not completely extinquish the fire asrequired by Subsection (1)(a).

76-6-105. Causing a catastrophe.(1) Any person who by explosion, fire, flood, avalanche,

collapse of a building, release of poison gas, radioactivematerial, or other harmful or destructive force or substance, orby any other means, causes a widespread injury or damage topersons or property is guilty of causing a catastrophe.

(2) Causing a catastrophe is a felony of the second degreeis the person causes it knowingly and a class A misdemeanor ifcaused recklessly.

c. Utah Code Annotated - Title 53

53-7-106. Adoption of fire code.(1) Subject to Section 53-7-204, the Uniform Fire Code, as

promulgated by the International Fire Code Institute, is thestate fire code, to which cities, counties, fire protection districts,and the state shall adhere in safeguarding counties, fireprotection districts, and the state shall adhere in safeguardinglife and property from hazards of fire and explosion.

(2)(a) The legislative body of a political subdivision maymake ordinances that are more restrictive in its fire coderequirements than the state fire code, in order to meet thepublic safety needs of the political subdivision.

(b) The legislative body of a political subdivision shallprovide to the Utah Fire Prevention Board one copy of eachordinance enacted under Subsection (a).

(c) The state fire marshal shall keep an indexed copy of theordinances.

(d) Copies of the ordinances are available from the statefire marshal on request.

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d. Utah Code Annotated - Title 59

59-2-203.1. Mandatory cyclical appraisals.(1) Beginning January 1, 1994, each county assessor shall

annually update property values of property as provided inSection 59-2-301 based on a systematic review of currentmarket data. In addition, the county assessor shall complete adetailed review of property characteristics for each property atleast once every five years.

(a) The commission shall take corrective action if thecommission determines that:

(i) a county assessor has not satisfactorily followed thecurrent mass appraisal standards, as provided by law;

(ii) the sales-assessment ratio, coefficients of dispersion, orother statistical measures of appraisal performance related tothe studies required by Section 59-2-704 are not within thestandards provided by law; or

(iii) the county assessor has failed to comply with therequirements of Subsection (1).

(b) For purposes of this section “corrective action” includes:(i) factoring pursuant to Section 59-2-704;(ii) notifying the state auditor that the county failed to

comply with the requirements of this section; or(iii) filing a petition for a court order requiring a county to

take action.(2)(a) By July 1, 1993, each county assessor shall prepare a

five-year plan to comply with the requirements of Subsection (1)(b) The plan shall be available in the county assessor’s office

for review buy the public upon request.(c) The plan shall be annually reviewed and revised as

necessary.

e. Uniform Fire Code

Article 1- AdministrationSection 104- Control and Investigation of Emergency Scenes104.1 Authority at Fires and Other Emergencies

104.11 General. Authority at fires and other emergencies. Thefire chief or officer of the fire department in charge at the sceneof a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life orproperty or any part thereof, shall have the authority to directsuch operation as necessary to extinguish or control any fire,perform any rescue operation, investigate the existence ofsuspected or reported fires, gas leaks or other hazardousconditions or situation, or take any other action necessary in

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the reasonable performance of duty. In the exercise of suchpower, the chief is authorized to prohibit any person, vehicle,vessel or thing from approaching the scene and is authorized toremove, or cause to be removed or kept away from the scene anyvehicle, vessel or thing which could impede or interfere with theoperations of the fire department and, in the judgement of thechief, any person not actually and usefully employed in theextinguishing of such fire or in the preservation of property inthe vicinity thereof.

104.11.2 Obstructing Operations. No person shall obstructthe operations of the fire department in connection withextinguishment or control of any fire, or actions relative toother emergencies, or disobey any lawful command of the firechief or officer of the fire department in charge of theemergency, or any part there of, or any lawful order of a policeofficer assisting the fire department.

3. RULES

a. Rule R652-120

R652-120. Wildland Fire.R652-120-100. Authority.

This rule implements Article XVIII of the Utah Constitutionand provides for the issuance of burning permits, theestablishment of limited suppression areas, and conduct ofprescribed burns under the authority of Sections 65A-8-1 and65A-8-9.

R652-120-200. Burning Permits.1. Burning permits shall be issued only by the following

authorized officials: state forester, his staff, and personsdesignated by the state forester. Burning permits are requiredfor open fires during the closed fire season as specified inSection 65A-8-9 and during any extension of the closed fireseason proclaimed by the state forester.

2. The permit form, provided by the state forester, shall befilled out completely and in accordance with instructionsdetermined and furnished by his office.

3. Permittees shall comply with any written restrictions orconditions imposed with the granting of the permit.

4. The permittee shall sign the permit form.5. Burning permits will be issued only when in compliance

with the Utah Air Conservation Regulations. The followingrequirements must be met with each burning permit issued:

(a) The permit is not valid and operative unless theClearing Index is 500 or above. The clearing index is determineddaily by the U.S. Weather Bureau and available from county

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health offices, the State Forester's Office or Area Offices of theUtah State Department of Health.

(b) A permit may be extended one day at a time, withoutinspection upon request to the issuing officer. The request mustbe made before the expiration of the permit.

6. Agriculture has a limited exemption to open burningrestrictions for the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Landsrules as indicated in Section 65A-8-9 and the Utah AirConservation Regulations as outlined in Section 19-2-114.

7. Burning permits shall not be issued when red flagconditions exist or are forecasted by the National WeatherService. Every permittee is required to contact the NationalWeather Service to assure that a red flag condition does notexist or is not forecasted. Permits are not valid or operativeduring declared red flag conditions.

R652-120-300. Limited Suppression Areas.1. The division may establish fire management areas

where the level and degree of suppression activities are to becommensurate with the value of the resources within the firemanagement area.

2. Fire management plans shall be available for publicreview and comment prior to implementation.

3. County commission approval is required for any firemanagement plan that provides for limited fire suppressionaction on private lands within a fire management area.

R652-120-400. Prescribed Fire.1. All prescribed burns utilizing division assistance other

than permitting must have a written burn plan that has beenreviewed and approved by the division. Burn plans shall includeat a minimum information to determine management objectivesand procedures to attain the objectives. Data will be providedto deal with safety concerns and smoke management. The burnplan will detail needs to insure the prescribed burn occurswithin prescription.

2. A private landowner or state lessee/permittee receivingassistance on a prescribed fire shall supply resources specified inthe burn plan.

3. Fire-fighting equipment placed by the division in anycounty for fire protection purposes cannot be required to assistor be fully committed to a prescribed fire, but may be utilized asavailable.

R652-120-500. Management for Cultural Resources andThreatened and Endangered Species.

Cultural resources, paleontological resources, andthreatened and endangered species which may be affected by aproposed prescribed fire or within a fire management plan willbe considered, protected or mitigated, as may be required andpractical.

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b. Rule R652-121

Outlines the administration of the Wildland Fire SuppressionFund as required by 65A-8-6.4.

Rule R652-121. Wildland Fire Suppression Fund.As in effect on January 4, 2002

652-121-100. Authority.This rule implements Article XVIII of the Utah Constitution

and provides for administration of the Wildland FireSuppression Fund under the authority of Section 65A-8-6.4.

R652-121-200. Normal Fire Suppression Costs.1. Under the terms of a cooperative fire protection

agreement, the state forester shall file an annual budget foroperation of a cooperative district with each participatingcounty. The county shall budget an amount for actual firesuppression costs determined to be normal by the state forester.

2. Normal fire suppression costs are defined as the actualcosts identified by annual audits of a participating county'sfinancial records and costs paid by the state in the county'sbehalf under the terms of Sections 65A- 8-6 and 65A-8-6.2. Themost recent seven-year record will be used. The highest year andlowest year will be deducted and the remaining five yearsaveraged.

3. The seven years of fire suppression costs will be inconstant dollars, which allows for the effect of inflation.

4. The minimum county budget for fire suppression costsshall be $5,000. The effect of inflation will be considered everythree years. An amount equal to the accumulated inflation overthis period will be added to this base budget for firesuppression. This time period began January 1, 1999.

R652-121-300. Annual Sign Up, Effective Payment Period,Annual Assessment Payments and Capitalization.

1. The annual sign up period will be from November 1through January 10 of the following year.

2. The effective period for payments out of the WildlandFire Suppression Fund will be June 1 through October 31 ofeach year. Should the state forester determine the need toextend the fire season as specified in Section 65A-8-9 due to fireseverity, all suppression costs incurred during that extensionperiod will be eligible. A participating county may petition thestate forester in writing requesting use of the Wildland Fire

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Suppression Fund to cover wildland fire suppression costsincurred outside the normal fire season.

3. A participating county shall make its assessment fee andany required equity payment by March 15 of each year.

R652-121-400. Determination of Unincorporated Acreage.1. The unincorporated acreage to be used in determining a

portion of the assessment fee for participation in the WildlandFire Suppression Fund will be the private acreage provided bythe county from its ownership records. The acreage figure willbe updated by the county every three years.

2. A county shall report all of the unincorporated privateacreage within the county in order to participate in theWildland Fire Suppression Fund.

R652-121-500. Determination of Property Values.1. The taxable value of property in the unincorporated

area of a county will be the locally assessed value of realprovided by the county to the Utah State Tax Commission,Property Tax Division on an annual basis.

2. Value of Real Property means:(a) the value of real estate, including patented mining

claims as reported pursuant to section 59-2-322.(b) the value of improvements as reported pursuant to

section 59-2-322.3. The county must adhere to Utah State Tax Commission

policy for periodic reassessment of property. A county that isfound to be in arrears on meeting this requirement will bepenalized by increasing the current taxable value of property by25% in determining the county's assessment fee.

R652-121-600. Determination of Equity Payments.1. Unless waived by the legislature, an equity payment is

required if a county elects to participate in the Wildland FireSuppression Fund after the initial sign up period or toreestablish participation in the fund after a county'sparticipation was terminated at the county's choice or forrevocation by the state forester. The initial sign up period endedon May 31, 1998.

2. The equity payment is based on what the county'sannual assessment fee would have been for the previous threeyears. In no case will the equity payment exceed three years ofassessment.

3. If a county elects to join the suppression fund for thefirst time after May 31, 2000, an equity payment will berequired that is equal to the previous three years' assessmentfees.

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4. If a county elects to withdraw from the fund orparticipation is revoked by the state forester, the county mayrequest permission in writing to re-establish participation.Upon acceptance, the county must make an equity paymentequal to what its assessment fees would have been for each yearit was out of the fund, not to exceed three years.

R652-121-700. Definition of Eligible Suppression andPresuppression Costs.

1. After the County's approved fire suppression budget hasbeen depleted, all fire suppression costs that occur during thefire season, as defined in R652-121-300, directly related to thecontrol of wildfires on forest, range and watershed landswithin the unincorporated area of a participating county areeligible for coverage by the Wildland Fire Suppression Fund.The costs of resources directly involved in fire suppressionefforts that are paid from the county's wildland firesuppression account are eligible. The county must notify thestate forester in writing when the county's budget for normalfire suppression costs has been expended. Area managers willverify to the state forester in writing that a county's firesuppression budget has been depleted.

2. A good faith effort must be made by the counties torecover suppression costs for human caused fires. If the countyhas evidence that indicates a responsible party for a fire andchooses not to proceed, suppression cost for that fire is noteligible for reimbursement from the Wildland Fire SuppressionFund. After consultation between the county and state, thestate forester will determine if a good faith effort has beenmade to recover suppression cost.

3. Wildland Fire suppression costs recovered under Section65A-3-4 will be repaid to the Wildland Fire Suppression Fund.

4. Presuppression projects may be funded from theWildland Fire Suppression Fund when approved in advance bythe state forester.

R652-121-900. Clarification of The State's FinancialObligation For Suppression Costs.

If the Wildland Fire Suppression Fund is not adequate topay all eligible fire suppression costs, prorated expenditurepayments will be made to affected counties. The remainingcounty liability will be shared between the county and state asprovided by the current agreement.

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R652-121-1000. Agreement For County Participation inFund.

Pursuant to Section 65A-8-6.2 a county legislative bodymay enter into a written agreement with the state forester toparticipate in the Wildland Fire Suppression Fund. The writtenagreement to authorize a county's participation in the fundmay be an addendum to the current cooperative wildland fireagreement between a county and the state forester.

R652-121-1100. Revocation of Participation in Fund.1. A county's eligibility to participate in the Wildland Fire

Suppression Fund may be revoked for failure to:(a) pay the required assessment or equity fees when due

after being notified by the state forester as specified inSubsection R652-121-1100(2).

(b) provide documented unincorporated acreage figures forassessment determination; or

(c) provide total taxable value of unincorporated propertyas provided annually to the Utah State Tax Commission,Property Tax Division for the assessment determination.

2. The state forester will apprise a county in writing of anydeficiency in Subsection R652-121- 1100(1) within 30 daysfollowing the due date. Deficiencies not remedied within 60 daysshall result in revocation of a county's participation in theWildland Fire Suppression Fund.

R652-121-1200. Definition of Pre-suppression Activities.

Pre-suppression activities are those activities related towildfire prevention, preparedness and mitigation to reducehazard or risk on eligible lands. Pre-suppression activitiesinclude fuel treatment, fuel breaks, defensible space, codes andordinances, pre-suppression plans, wildland fire protectioncapability, wildland fire suppression training and otherpractices which reduce hazards or risks in the eligible areas.

R652-121-1300. Application Process For Pre-suppressionProjects.

1. Pre-suppression project proposals must be submitted tothe state forester in writing prior to implementation. Thewritten proposal shall detail:

(a) the location of the project,(b) the purpose of the project,(c) the methods of accomplishing the project,(d) the time line for completion of the project,(e) the resources needed and their availability,(f) itemized estimated cost for the project, and(g) other data required by the state forester.

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2. Pre-suppression project proposals may be submitted bythe counties to the state forester from March 1 through April 1and August 1 through September 1 of each year. The countieswill be notified by May 1 or October 1 of the state forester'sdecision on the proposed projects.

R652-121-1400. Limitation on Pre-suppression And FireManagement Incentives.

1. The cost of a county's approved presuppression projectsshall not exceed 75% of that county's annual assessment fee forthe Wildland Fire Suppression Fund.

2. Presuppression projects may be cost shared at a ratebetween 25% and 75% of the total cost of the project. The costshare rate will be determined by the state forester for eachproject category on an annual basis. These cost share rates willbe communicated to the counties by January 30 of each year

3. Presuppression projects may be proposed for multi-yearfunded projects. These multi-year funded projects may notexceed three years. Annual cost share payments to a county fora multi-year project may not exceed 75% of that county'sannual assessment fee. Project proposals will be developed toreflect annual work plans and payments to complete theproject over a specified number of years.

4. The costs that may be reimbursed for presuppressionprojects may be limited by legislative appropriation. TheDivision shall not authorize payments for pre-suppressionprojects that exceed 75% of the total annual assessment feespaid into the fund by participating counties.

R652-121-1450. Payment for Pre-suppression Projects.

1. Cost share payment for pre-suppression projects will bemade to the counties when:

(a) the project is completed, inspected and certified by thearea manager; and

(b) the county makes a written request for reimbursementwith documented costs.

R652-121-1600. State Land Exclusion.

Wildland fire suppression costs on state-owned lands arenot eligible to be covered from the Wildland Fire SuppressionFund.

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4. FIRE MANAGEMENT POLICIES

The following policies have direct bearing on the fire warden andthe conduct of the fire program at the county level. This is notmeant to be a complete listing of all Division policies related to firemanagement. Should you need more information, refer to theDivision Policy Manual which can be found at the Area Offices.

I. Fire Personnel - Roles for Fire Activity Levels (FFL 96-B-2)This policy defines the roles of the Division’s FireManagement staff at the various levels of fire danger andactivity.

A. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define the roles of theDivision’s Fire Management staff at the various levels offire danger and activity.

B. Policy

1. In order to ensure that all fire personnel perform atthe top of their capabilities and the Division handlesall fire situations in an effective and coordinatedmanner, the following preparedness levels andcorresponding operating guidelines have beenestablished. In times of severe fire danger, the roleof all Division Fire Personnel may be restricted toone of coordination and support of fire suppressionefforts, and may preclude assisting in themanagement of a specific fire. The State FireManagement Coordinator, in concurrence with theState Forester, will determine when it is appropriatefor Division Fire Personnel to be confined to acoordination/support role.

The State Fire Management Coordinator and relatedState Fire Staff serve primarily in a coordinatingrole. However, some situations may require theirdirect support to the field. State Fire Staff in thesecircumstances will coordinate supporting functionswith the Area Managers and may assist in briefingoverhead teams, negotiating cost share agreements,cost tracking, logistical support and providingagency administration.

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The primary responsibilities of administration andcoordination of the fire program in the field resideswith the Area Managers.

(a) Preparedness Level 1

There are no large fires in progress onstate or private lands in any given Area.Most Areas have low to moderate fireseverity and the number and size ofongoing fires are within normal range(Class C or less). Little or no commitment ofother than local resources is required.

Staff Requirements:

District Fire Wardens are on-call duringtheir normal work days when not actuallyworking. On their scheduled days off, thesupervisor may elect to have the DistrictFire Warden on-call or designate aqualified representative.

A fire-qualified person will be on-call 24hours/day, seven days/week in each Area tosupport the District Fire Wardens. A personis deemed to be fire qualified if he or she isa Type III Incident Commander or greater.These duties should be shared among allqualified people in the Area to ensure oneperson is not in on-call status for morethan two weeks at a time. In those Areaswith only one fire-qualified person,arrangements will be made with anadjacent Area to ensure adequate relief forevery two weeks in on-call status. Effortsshould be made to coordinate on-callduties associated with overhead teamassignments with local on-call needs.

The fire-qualified person responds to firecalls and/or coordination as needed. Theyalso approve the use of costly resources andobtain involvement of appropriate countypersonnel on private land fires. If theperson on-call becomes involved with themanagement of a specific incident, another

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fire-qualified person may be requested toprovide coordination within the Area.

A State Fire Staff Member is on-call 24hours/day, seven days/week to coordinateand/or support fire needs at the state level.

(b) Preparedness level 2

One or more Areas are experiencingmoderate to high fire danger. SeveralAreas have multiple fires, including someClass C. Fires are generally controlledduring initial attack but a few areescaping. Suppression resources within theArea are handling the situation.

Staff Requirements:

All actions taken at Preparedness Level 1plus:

The fire-qualified person in impactedArea(s) acts in coordination roles only.

State Fire Staff coordinates support needswith field and may respond as an agencyadministrator, and may request additionalState Fire Staff assistance.

(c) Preparedness level 3

Several Areas have high fire danger.Numerous Areas have multiple fires,including Class C. Several fires areescaping initial attack and reaching ClassD or larger in size. A Type I or Type IIIncident Management Team is committedor staged in the state and 50% of the Area’ssuppression resources are committed.

Staff Requirements:


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Additional State Fire Staff may be placed inon-call status as required. The State FireManagement Coordinator will determinethe need based on fire activity and requiredsupport.

Area Managers and State Fire Staff requestand approve the use of overhead teams.

Area Managers and/or State Fire Staff briefOverhead Team, develop the Wild FireSituation Analysis (WFSA) and thedelegation of authority.

State Fire Management Coordinator checksfor: Multi-Agency Coordination Group(MAC) set up; Comprehensive EmergencyManagement declaration; FederalEmergency Management Agency aid; firerestrictions and other considerations asnecessary.

State Fire Management Coordinator ordesignated representative participates onRegional Multi-Agency Coordination Group(MAC).

(d) Preparedness level 4

Several Areas have very high or extremefire danger. There are several escaped firesincluding Class D and E fires. No break inthe predicted fire weather is expected forat least 48 hours. Two or more Areas haveincidents requiring Type 1 or 2 teams or80% of resources are committed on fires.Competition exists for resources betweenAreas. Resources are being mobilized fromoutside the local Area and probably fromoutside the Great Basin.

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With concurrence of the State Forester, allqualified fire personnel (Area Managers,Area Fire Management Officers or AreaForesters and all State Fire Staff personnel) are on-call 24 hours/day, sevendays/week. Arrangements will be taken toensure all personnel are given time to restand relax physically and mentally.

All Area Managers participate incoordination roles only.

State Fire Managers prioritize request forresources.

State Fire Management Coordinator willassist in developing ComprehensiveEmergency Management declaration andFederal Emergency Management Agencyaid.

State Fire Management Coordinator, StateForester and program staff maintaincontact with the Department of NaturalResources, Governor’s Office,Comprehensive Emergency Management,Utah Department of Transportation,counties and federal cooperators.

(e) Preparedness level 5

A large number of ignitions in all Areasand other states in the Great Basin region. No break in fire weather forecasted for atleast 48 hours. Most resources in the stateare committed, as are those in the GreatBasin. The majority of resource orders arecoming from outside the state.

Staff Requirements:

All actions at Preparedness Level 4.

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Figure 1 - Preparedness Level Actions

(f) Overview of Actions

PositionPreparedness

Level 1Preparedness

Level 2Preparedness

Level 3Preparedness

Level 4Preparedness

Level 5

Fire Wardens

On-call 24/7.2 daysrelief/week.





Dispatchers On-call ifdesignatedthe "On-calldispatcher"by the CenterManger

On-call ifdesignated the"On-calldispatcher" bythe CenterManger

On-call ifdesignated the"On-calldispatcher" orrequested tobe on call bythe CenterManger



Lone PeakFire resources,CenterManager,programcoordinators

On-Call 24/7.Observeproperwork/restratios





AreaFMOs or AreaForesters

On-call 24/72 weeks on-2week off(shared withall firequalifiedpeople inArea).

Same as PL 1,fire qualifiedperson acts in coordination role.

Same as PL 2,coordinatewith all firequalifiedpeople toprovideregular R&R.

On-call 24/7.Ensure allpersonnel aregiven regularR&R

Same as PL 4.

AreaManagers

Share on-call duty with allfire qualifiedpeople inArea.

Share on-call with all firequalifiedpeople inArea.

Same as PL 2. In conjunctionwith StateStaff approves useof overheadteams.

On-call 24/7.Coordinationrole only.Ensure allpersonnel aregiven regularR&R

Same as PL 4.

State Fire Staff

One personon-call 24/7. Shared toensure nomore thantwo weeks inon-call statusout of fourweek period.

Coordinationrole. OtherState Fire Staff may beput in on-callstatus asneeded. Sharework toensure regularR&R

Other StateFire Staff maybe in on-callstatus asneeded. PossibleRegionalMAC, FireRestriction,FEMA, etc.

All State FireStaff is on-call24/7. Coordinationwith DNR, GovernorsOffice, UDOT, CEM & FEMA.Ensure allpersonnel aregiven regularR&R

Same as PL 4.

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(g) Determining Preparedness Levels

Because the preparedness level can varyover the State, the local preparedness levelwill be determined by the Area Manager.The Area Manager may use thepreparedness level of their localinteragency dispatch center as anindicator, but should compare theirconditions with adjacent Areas to thepreparedness levels defined in thisdocument. If conditions vary withadjacent Areas, the higher preparednesslevel will be assumed. The Areas will reporttheir preparedness level to the State FireStaff weekly.

(h) Lone Peak Conservation Center Resources

Suppression resources from the Lone PeakConservation Center (LPCC) will be usedwithin the National Mobilization System.The Northern Utah Interagency Fire Center(NUIFC) will be their home dispatch center.The State Fire Management Coordinator(FMC) will be notified by the NUIFC whenassignments are given to the LPCC andtheir resources. If resources are positioned[for the fire season] outside the NUIFChome unit, those resources may bedispatched by the local Interagency FireCenter.

The Lone Peak Interagency Hotshots are aNational Resource and will be utilized anddispatched in accordance with theprocedures established for national crews. (In 2010, UFRA will be rostered as Type2IA Crew,but be working towards its Type 1 rating.)

At Great Basin Preparedness Levels 1-3,LPCC resources will remain available andthrough the LPCC [Manager] Coordinatoror designee may accept any assignment.

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At Great Basin Preparedness Levels 4-5, aweekly decision will be made by the StateFMC and the LPCC [Manager] Coordinatorto determine the availability of the statecontrolled resources for out-of-stateassignments. Availability will be based on areview of Utah’s current fire resources andwildland fire conditions.

If the decision is made to hold LPCC fireresources within the State of Utah, thoseaffected resources will be placed in paidstandby status and may be pre-positioned. Duty days will be a minimum of 12 hoursand a staging manager will be assigned.The crew(s) and manager will be orderedthrough NUIFC. Continued standby will bedetermined by 1800 hours each day.

To terminate “the hold or limitation” onany of the LPCC resources, the State FMCand the LPCC [Manager] Coordinator ordesignee must agree to terminate therestriction and at that time, NUIFC couldfill out-of-state (OST) resource orders.

(i) Crew Supervisors and crew members are on-call24 hours/day, seven days/week to meetmobilization requests (see On-Call Policy on pg A-33). An on call rotation will be established amongthe program coordinators or overhead at LPCC todocument orders and dispatch crews, providecrew/agency representation and logistical supportas required by agreement and/or policy.

II. **Local Resource Configuration

A. Policy

It is the intent of the Division to organize local resourcesin strike team or task force configurations to increase theDivision’s capabilities to protect state and private lands inthe unincorporated areas of the state and otherwiseachieve objectives of the Division’s fire managementprogram.

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B. Policy Implementation

Because the availability and training level of localresources varies throughout the state, organization ofresources in Strike Team and Task Force configurationswill be phased in.

1. Identify Resources Available - Area Managers willsurvey fire departments in their areas and compile alist of departments and resources capable of andwilling to participate in strike teams or task forces.The survey shall include:

(a) Fire Department and Contact.

(b) Equipment Available.(i) Engine(s) & Type(ii) Water Tender(s) & Capacity(iii) Heavy Equipment - Numbers & Type

(c) Personnel Available(i) Number Available(ii) NWCG Qualifications(iii) Training Needs

(d) Limitations on Availability(i) Time - Duration of Assignment(ii) Geographic - County vs. Out-of-County

(e) Interagency Participation(i) BLM, NPS, BIA and USFS equipment &

personnel available.

2. Identify Strike Teams & Task Forces - A committeecomprised of 2 Area Managers & the FireManagement Coordinator, or designatedrepresentative, will organize strike teams and taskforces based on survey of fire departments. The FireManagement Coordinator will use therecommendations of the Area Managers to prioritizeand identify areas to concentrate efforts. Thecommittee shall address the following factors:

(a) Qualified Strike Team/Task Force Leaders(b) Communications

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(c) Mobilization(d) Availability Constraints(e) Start Up Time Line(f) Special Orientation & Training Needs

3. Organize & Train Strike Teams & Task Forces -Fire Management Staff, Area Managers, and FireWardens (if available) will meet with selecteddepartments and outline advantages, requirementsand the process involved with participating in theprogram. ICS training specific to operating in aStrike Team or Task Force configuration will beprovided.

III. **Fire Season Readiness Reviews

A. Policy

In consideration of the fiscal, legal, and logisticalcomplexities involved in coordinating an effective firemanagement program, it is the Division’s policy that apre-season readiness review be conducted annually priorto the first of May.

1. Readiness Review Team - In order to accomplishreadiness reviews, the Fire ManagementCoordinator will appoint an interagency reviewteam comprised of at least three individuals. Thereview team will include one representative fromeach of the following Division work units:

(a) Administrative Services,(b) Technical Assistance & Consultation, and(c) Program Delivery.

Team representatives from TAC and PD may alsoinclude staff from the Lone Peak ConservationCenter and full-time District Fire Wardens. Teammembers shall be knowledgeable of the factorswhich they are responsible for in the review process.

A representative from S&PF, Fire & AviationManagement, USFS, or the BLM may also be invitedto participate on the review team.

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2. Field Readiness - The review team will meet withthe Area Manager of each area being reviewed fortwo - three days and make an evaluation of thearea’s pre-season readiness. Consideration shall begiven to involvement of District Fire Wardens (DFW)in the review process and the responsibility of theDFW in implementing recommendations offered bythe review team.

3. State Program Readiness - The review team willalso review relevant state level program readinessfactors with the Fire Management Coordinator andManager of the Lone Peak Conservation Center. Thisphase of the review will be conducted prior to thefield portion of the review.

4. Review Frequency - A review of two administrativeareas shall be conducted annually so that all areasare reviewed on a three-year cycle. Reviews shall becompleted prior to the first week of May. An annualreview held at the same time each year will ensurethe availability of all those participating.

5. Review Factors & Format - The review shouldevaluate readiness for the upcoming fire season byevaluating the completion of the following factors.

(a) Agreements & Contracts(i) County Agreements(ii) Master Agreements(iii) Interagency Dispatch Centers(iv) Local Annual Operating Plans(v) Vendor Contracts

(b) Fiscal(i) County Suppression and Pre-suppression

Budgets(ii) County Audits - Previous Year Budget(iii) AOP Compliance With Master Agreements

(c) Equipment(i) Warden’s Vehicle & Apparatus(ii) CWN Equipment Availability(iii) Tools and Support Equipment

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(iv) FEPP Records & Maintenance

(d) Training & Safety(i) VFDs - PPE(ii) Qualifications of Local Resources(iii) Fire Department Training Plan(iv) Fitness of Local Resources

(e) Prevention Plans

(f) Mobilization(i) County Mobilization Plans (ii) Communications(iii) Initial Attack Arrangements(iv) Initial Attack Staffing of Engines(v) Warden Selection & Qualifications(vi) AOP Awareness, Local Fire Department’s

(g) Pre-Suppression Planning(i) Local FD Understanding of ICS(ii) Response to Interface Fires(iii) County Ordinances & Standards(iv) Resource Configurations(v) Involvement of Cooperators(vi) Pre-suppression Projects

(h) Understanding of Incident ManagementTeam Support Needs(i) WFSA Preparation(ii) Unified Command Responsibilities(iii) Team Briefing(iv) Delegation of Authority(v) Cost Share Agreement

6. Review Findings & Recommendations - The reviewteam will provide a report of its findings to the FireManagement Coordinator within one week aftercompletion of the review. The report shall identifystrong points as well as deficiencies in preparednessat the program level and field level. The review teamshall make recommendations relative to correctionof deficiencies. The Fire Management Coordinatorwill present a summary of findings andrecommendations to the Management Team.

Areas of deficiency shall be identified and correctedby the responsible Division personnel within the

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appropriate time frames. The Fire ManagementCoordinator will check back with the Area Managersand report to the Management Team when problemshave been resolved.

IV. On-Call Status (FFL-96-B-3)

This policy defines roles and responsibilities as well ascompensable time for employees on-call.

A. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define “On-Call Status” forDivision fire management personnel and establishguidelines for its use.

B. Policy

“On-Call Status” requires that designated Divisionpersonnel respond to a request for assistance outside theirnormal working hours. Individuals on-call may carry outpersonal activities, but have been designated to beavailable for response to or coordination of firesuppression activities outside normal working hours. These individuals must be available to respond to arequest for assistance within 30 minutes by telephone,radio or in person. A request for assistance outsidenormal working hours would be considered to be but notlimited to any degree of incident response, logisticalsupport, personnel management, development of incidentsummary or intelligence done in the interest of theDivision that limits or curtails off duty personal activities. Unit supervisors have the discretion to request additionalinformation justifying claims for overtime resulting froman answer to a request for assistance.

1. Compensation

Payment of on-call hours will be at a rate of onehour paid for every twelve hours of “On-Call Status”.Once a person in “ on-call status” responds to a request for assistance, they are considered to beworking and no longer on-call. At this point,compensation for on-call stops and compensation atnormal fire suppression rates begins and continuesfor the duration of the assistance.

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2. Duties

For the specific on-call duties and responsibilities ofvarious positions at given preparedness levels referto fire Personnel – Roles for Fire Activity Levels (FFL96-B-2).

3. Areas

During the closed fire season as designated by theState Forester, each Area will have a minimum ofleast one person on-call for the purpose ofcoordinating fire suppression within the Area. Attimes of greater fire activity more than one personmay be on-call, (see FFL 96-B-2 on page A-21).

It is critical that the local dispatch center has adesignated contact person from the Area at alltimes. The on-call person is responsible for ensuringthat a request for assistance is responded to and forproviding dispatch with a backup contact if he/sheno longer able to function in the assigned role.

4. Lone Peak

Lone Peak resources are required to be on-callduring the periods they are available for firesuppression response. The center manager andprogram coordinators are on-call during this time tocoordinate crew movement, logistics, and manageproblems as they arise. Notification will be made tothe state Fire Management Officer when Lone PeakResources go available for the season.

5. Fire Management

Fire management will have at least one person on-call during the closed fire season to coordinate fireresources as requested by a local dispatch center orthe Eastern Great Basin Coordination Center basedon statewide knowledge of activities and potentialimpacts. At times of greater fire activity more thanone person may be on-call, (see FFL 96-B-2 on pageA-21). Management personnel may be dealing withmultiple incidents and allocating scarce resources. These fire staff members will coordinate all requestsfor National Guard resources. The on-call fire

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management member is responsible for ensuringthat requests for assistance are dealt with byknowledgeable Division personnel.

6. On-call period

The on-call period generally coincides with theclosed fire season as defined by the State Forester. Lone Peak resources are required to be on-callduring the periods they are available. Any exceptionsto this are approved on a case-by-case basis. In suchcases a request will be made by the supervisor to thefire management unit outlining reasons why theindividual(s) need to be on-call.

7. Eligibility

Division employees eligible to be on-call are definedin Personnel – Roles for Fire Activity Levels (FFL96-B-2).

V. Physical Fitness & Training Requirements (FFL-96-B-1)

This policy outlines the physical fitness and trainingrequirements of Division personnel who participate in firesuppression and prescribed fire activities.

A. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define the physical fitnessand training requirements for all fire suppressionpersonnel within the Division of Forestry, Fire and StateLands.

B. Policy

Due to the hazardous nature of wildland fire suppression,the National Interagency Incident Management System(NIIMS) has established standardized qualifications for allwildland firefighters throughout the nation. Training infulfillment of these qualifications is offered through the310-1 Wildland Fire Qualification Subsystem and requiresthat all individuals meet certain training, experience andphysical fitness standards.

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1. Physical Fitness

To ensure that all Division fire suppression activitiesare conducted in a safe and effective manner, theDivision has determined that all employees andother personnel representing the Division in firesuppression activities will be required to pass aphysical fitness test prior to engaging in firesuppression activities. The physical fitness test willbe in line with the level of physical fitness requiredfor the job(s) they will fulfill on fires as establishedby NIIMS (see Wildland Fire Qualification SystemPMS 310-1). ???Either the mile and half run (seeNFES 1596) or the work capacity test (Pack Test) maybe used to demonstrate physical fitness.Administration of the physical fitness test must bedone by a qualified individual, designated by theDivision Fire Management Officer, this qualifiedindividual can witness and verify the employee’sscore. Division employees will complete the physicalfitness test under the supervision of the State orArea offices. The test will be approved/signed by theArea Manager, Area FMO, Program Manager,Division Training Officer or State FMO. The resultsof the physical fitness test will be recorded on theapproved Division physical fitness test form.

2. Training

In addition to meeting the NIIMS minimum trainingstandards, all Division personnel who perform firesuppression duties must be certified through the RedCard system. An employee will be certified only inthose positions for which they meet all the NIIMSstandards. Area Managers are responsible forensuring that all personnel in their Areas arequalified for the position(s) they are assigned. Firewardens should be trained to meet the Type IVIncident Commander level as soon as practical.

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VI. Uniform Policy (FFL-96-A-4)

A. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for thewearing of uniforms by Division employees

B. Policy

1. General

In order to project and maintain a professionalimage, Division employees are expected to maintaindress and appearance standards consistent with thetype of work in which they are engaged.

The Department of Natural Resources UniformPolicy adequately addresses the standards for properwearing of the authorized uniform. Each Divisionemployee who is authorized to wear a uniform willbe provided with a current copy of the Departmentpolicy and expected to adhere to its guidelines.

The Dress Uniform or Field Uniform is required ofDivision employees engaged in formal meetings,technical assistance opportunities, Departmentrepresentation, and interagency gatherings asappropriate. The initial, new-employee uniformissuance and subsequent Uniform Class (i.e., I., II orIII) annual allowance should be utilized to meetthese standards and should be a priority if theemployee is required to wear the Dress Uniform orField Uniform.

In accordance with the Department Uniform Policy,Forestry, Fire and State Lands employees areauthorized to wear a badge as part of their uniform. Badges will be issued to employees who have a needto wear a badge in the performance of their duties. Only official division authorized badges will beworn. Badges must be worn onDepartment-authorized duty shirts (those withpatches on both sleeves).

When not in uniform, staff members are expected tobe appropriately attired in business dress.

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Fridays Thursdays are designated as "casual dress"days within the Division. Some clothing itemsconsidered inappropriate for wear on Fridaysinclude sleeveless T-shirts, T-shirts with designs orslogans that may be offensive, shorts and ripped ortorn jeans.

2. Footwear

(a) For those employees required to wear the DressUniform or Field Uniform: If, upon hire or infuture years of employment, those employeeswho (1) have brown footwear at their disposaland, (2) wish to purchase a fire suppressionappropriate boot for field work, may do soutilizing the uniform allowance, but only to themonetary limits set forth in the DepartmentUniform Policy. Fire suppression appropriateboots are available for purchase at prices thatdo not exceed the Department price cap.

If the employee wishes to purchase a firesuppression appropriate boot that exceeds thismonetary amount, the employee may utilize theDepartment's monetary limit through a RPO,then supplement the purchase priceout-of-pocket.

(b) Regardless of purpose, the immediatesupervisor must approve all boot and shoepurchases, prior to purchase.

(c) Boots purchases or cost supplements should notbe utilized from the Specialized Equipment andSmall Tools budget, as those purchased goodsare to remain property of the State, but theuniform - including footwear - is, in mostcases, considered personal property.

(d) Please note that the Department's WorkUniform standard does not require specificallybrown footwear.

3. Nomex

Division employees engaged in fire suppressionresponsibilities are approved to wear Nomex pants

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in combination with a Department uniform shirtduring the fire suppression season. Nomex pantsare accepted as a replacement to the brown pantsduring the work period in which employees arerequired to engage in suppression or firemanagement activities.

a. FFSL Division Uniform Standards:

For 2010, the phase-out period for all old logo uniform items isas follows. After September 1, 2010 all old logo items may notbe worn at any public function. They can continue to be worn tocomplete project work or in a maintenance situation. By January1, 2011, all old logo items must be removed from any wearsituation. After that time, only the new logo items will beapproved in all combinations.

(1) Reference Materials: (M:\Common\Uniform Information2010)

(a) Department Policy (NR-97-D-2)(b) DNR Uniform Brochure Pamphlet(c) DNR Employee Initial Uniform Agreement (Uniform

Matrix)

(2) Intent: To create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) tostandardize the process of uniform acquisition, clarifyuniform combinations, develop standards for uniformdisposal and address returned items due to season end,termination or retirement.

(3) Guidelines:

(a) Acquisition Procedures:

1) Supervisors will be given allowance totals and matrixitems for all assigned employees. Strict adherence isnecessary to ensure proper accounting measuresand acquisition consistency. Vicki will trackemployee expenditures and will ensure compliance.

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2) Area Mangers and Lone Peak Coordinator mustdetermine the allowance for each employee basedon job assignment. Note: this is a fiscal yeartimeframe and dollars do not rollover. All purchasesmust be from the approved uniform matrix andpurchased through approved vendors forDivision/Department Specific” items. The exceptionis footwear which requires supervisor approvalbefore purchase.

3) Uniform Allowance Classes are based on hours wornper week and high degree of wear. (See NR policy)Supervisors determine class by position and budgetconstraints.

a) Class I $500 annually - Examples: (LEO andMaintenance)

b) Class II $375 annually - Examples: (Foresters andFire Techs)

c) Class III $250 annually - Examples: (SupportStaff/Other)

4) With each new full time employee, supervisors willcomplete the start-up “initial issue” to provide newemployees with the required uniform items torepresent the Division. Currently the start up amountshould not exceed $720. The supervisor hasdiscretion to control the items needed and thereforethe start-up amount spent. Supervisors mustapprove all items and can modify the initial issue tomeet specific job requirements. The form must besigned by both parties and then given to theemployee to go to the warehouse or other vendor toobtain the items. Remember, the start-up allowancecovers a one-year time frame from date of hire. Afterthe one year anniversary date, the employee will geta pro-rated annual amount to reach the end of thefiscal year. At the start of the next fiscal year theemployee’s annual allowance will begin.

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5) Current full-time employees must follow the annualguidelines for their uniform allowance. Everyonemust stay within the matrix, purchase approveditems and code specifically to the individualemployee using the account code 6211 (NaturalResources Uniforms). Purchase orders must be filledout to identify each person getting “Uniform Items”or Vicki will assume one person made the entirepurchase. Remember, all non-logo’d items will betaxed (income tax, not sales tax) as a fringe benefit.

6) Seasonal employees are only granted the minimumitems needed to complete their assignment. Supervisors must determine the items and staywithin budget constraints. Remember to use thesame start-up matrix with the AJ employee. Haveboth parties sign it and then purchase the itemsusing approved vendors. Ensure the purchase orderis account coded to 6213 (clothing) and not 6211. Seasonal clothing may be bulk ordered and placedon a single purchase order. Provide detailedinformation to include number of employees andassignment location.

(b) Combination Clarification:

1) The following are the categories of uniformcombinations. See the DNR Policy (NR-97-D-2),FFSL Policy (FFL-96-A-4 on page A-37) and theUniform Pamphlet for specific combination criteria. This document will be modified annually to addresschanges. It is critical that all employees abide by therules of standardization and only wear the approveduniform combinations:

a) Dress b) Officec) Field/Workd) Fire

2) Funerals: Wear the Division Dress Uniform (refer to

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DNR & FFSL Policies) with all accessories or wear asuit with a Division or Department pin.

3) Exceptions to the combinations are items that weregiven as Department of Division gift that does notmatch the current matrix. They can be worn out ofcombination. Note: Jeans and tennis shoes wornwith uniform items do not meet the uniformstandard.

(c) Division Uniform Disposal:

1) Once the item has been phased out or passed its“wear-ability” life use the following options fordisposal: a) Remove all patches from items before disposal. b) Pick off all embroidery when possible or sew

another patch over itc) Black out logo or use solvent to remove silk

screeningd) Cut item into rag pieces.e) If unusable, throw it away or burn it.

Note: All logos must be removed prior todisposal.

2) Definitions: Disposal: To donate, wear off duty orother viable option.

a) “Wear-ability” Life: Once an item has fadeddramatically, have numerous holes or excessivefraying or been stained considerably, it does notmeet the professional appearance standard andmust be taken out of service. The supervisormust ensure these items are NOT to be worn inpublic.

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(4) Misc. Situations

(a) For employees that are terminated before the end oftheir probationary period, follow the Division Policy. Supervisors can determine the uniform items that mustbe returned if usable and issue them to other seasonalemployees when reasonable. Supervisors will followdisposal options if uniform items are unusable.

(b) For retirees, supervisors will ensure that the employeeknows the disposal methods and protocol for wearoutside of agency business.

(c) Division and Department Logos are protected by theDepartment’s Uniform Committee and the ExecutiveDirectors. Area logos and or crew logos must beapproved if used in conjunction with the official Divisionand Department logos. Contact the division uniformcommittee representatives and start the process toreceive the Division Directors approval.

(d) If an employee transfers to another area office orposition that has a different uniform class amount, thesupervisor may use discretion to determine itemsneeded for the new position. Pro-rate the differencebetween the two class amounts and remaining monthstill the end of the fiscal year.

VII. Background Checks of Fire Warden and Assistant FireWarden (FFL-00-B-8)

This policy outlines the standards of the background check todetermine eligibility for employment.

A. Background

Trust is a key element in wildland fire suppression. Thenature of fire, methods and tactics used to suppress fireand the fire service’s history has created a feeling of faithand trust by the public

The danger fire poses plus the hazards imposed bysuppression operations demand a very large degree oftrust and confidence between members of the fire service.

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Trust, both from the public and among suppressionpersonnel, is imperative if the fire service is to effectivelyand efficiently fulfill its responsibilities. Fire suppressionis an occupation that can attract people who choose toillegally start fires of otherwise abuse the trust placed inthem. The public expects that those who suppresswildland fires not be the same ones that unlawfullystarting these fires.

While it is impossible to identify or predict anyone whomay abuse the trust given to fire suppression personnel, itis possible to identify those who have violated specific law. The division must make a responsible effort to identifyand exclude from suppression positions those who haveshown they violate laws which have bearing on jobperformance.

B. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define standards to reviewDistrict Fire Wardens and Assistant District Fire Wardens’criminal records to determine his/her eligibility foremployment with the division. These positions areofficially known as Fire Technicians. The specificparameters which would exclude an individual fromemployment are defined.

C. Policy

Individuals applying for District Fire Warden positions orthose who serve as Assistant Fire Wardens will be thatnotified that a criminal background check is a conditionof hire. As part of the application process, a release formwill be signed by the applicant giving the Divisionpermission to conduct a background criminalinvestigation. The release form will define the elementswhich would exclude an individual from employment andtimeframes as applicable.

If a background search uncovers evidence of violation ofspecified laws, this information will be shared with theapplicant. They will be given two weeks to dispute thefindings.

1. The applicant must have an acceptable drivingrecord.

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(a) An individual may have no more than twodriving violations and convictions involving amoving vehicle in the past two years. Anyapplicant that has three or more drivingviolations will be denied consideration untilsuch time as no more than two violations arereflected within a two-year period.

(b) Any one convicted for Driving Under theInfluence of Alcohol/Drugs (DUI) is ineligible foremployment with the Division for a period ofthree years from the conviction. Applicantswith more than two convictions for DUI willnot be considered for employment

2. An acceptable criminal record clearance is required.

(a) Anyone convicted of the crime of arson will notbe considered for employment, regardless ofwhen the conviction occurred.

(b) Anyone convicted for the unlawful use,manufacture, sale or possession for sale of acontrolled substance, will not be considered foremployment within five years of the conviction.

(c) Anyone convicted of a crime of dishonesty willnot be considered for employment within fiveyears of the conviction. Crimes of dishonestyinclude theft, fraud, tax evasion, issuing badchecks, deceptive business practices, perjury,falsifying government records, forgery,receiving stolen property, criminal mischief,furnishing or allowing minors to use alcohol ortobacco.

3. Criminal background check release form will beshown to all applicants. The form will be filled outand the background check itself conducted on theprimary candidate for the position.

VIII. Hazardous Duty Pay Differential (NR-01-B-18)

This policy defines eligibility and compensation ratesHazardous Duty Pay Differential

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A. Background

State law declares any fire burning uncontrolled onforest, range and watershed lands within the state apublic nuisance. The State Forester is charged withmaking certain that appropriate action is taken tocontrol wildland fires on non-federal forest, range andwatershed lands within the state. The State Forester mayenter into agreements with Federal agencies and thecounties for these purposes. Duty involving thesuppression of wildland fires poses a hazard to the lives,health and well being of wildland firefighters. Hazardousduty may involve exposure to flames, smoke, aircraftaccidents, and work in rough remote terrain where thepotential for serious injury or death may result. Thesehazards can’t be totally mitigated

B. Definitions

1. Fire line. For purposes of pay administration forhazardous duty, a fire line is defined as the areawithin or adjacent to the perimeter of anuncontrolled wildfire of any size in which action isbeing taken to control the fire. Such action includesoperations, which directly support control of the fire(e.g., activities to extinguish the fire, groundscouting, spot fire patrolling, search and rescueoperations, intelligence gathering, and backfiring).

2. Control of Fire. The Incident Commander orAgency Administrator will determine when the fireis controlled. Fire may be controlled even ifconfinement strategy is applied.

3. Flying. Participating in limited control flights, suchas those undertaken under unusual and adverseconditions (e.g., extreme weather, maximum load,limited visibility, extreme turbulence, or low levelflights involving fixed or tactical patterns), whichthreaten or severely limit control of the aircraft.

C. Purpose of Hazardous Duty Pay Differential

To compensate employees of the state of Utah for dutyinvolving exposure to hazards associated with thesuppression of wildland fires while in the service of thestate or its cooperators.

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D. Purpose of Policy

To establish guidelines for the payment of hazardous dutypay differential to employees of the State of Utah involvedin wildland fire suppression while in the service of thestate or its cooperators.

E. Policy Statement

It shall be the policy of the State of Utah to pay full time,seasonal and part time schedule B, AL, and AJ employees ahazardous duty differential of 25 percent of the employeesbase rate when performing duties specified below:

1. Firefighting. Participating as a member of afirefighting crew or incident overhead in fightinguncontrolled forest, range and watershed fires onthe fire line. Persons assigned to firefighting duties,after the official control time, are not entitled tohazardous duty pay differential.

2. Flying. Individuals, except pilots, who areparticipating in limited control or low-level flightsin support of fire suppression operations.

F. Policy Implementation

1. Eligible Employees. Any member of the incident firesuppression organization is eligible for hazard paywhile carrying out assigned duties, if hazard paycriteria, as described above, is met. This does notinclude personnel engaged in logistical support,service, and non-suppression activities (e.g., mediatours to the Fire line, delivery of supplies to the Fireline). Eligible persons must also be qualified underNational Wildfire Coordinating Group standards fortheir particular function or position on a fireassignment..

2. Hazardous duty Criteria. Travel time to an incidentassignment and return travel to the employees homeduty station is not eligible for hazardous duty paydifferential.

Employees must be performing duties within oradjacent to the perimeter of an uncontrolledwildfire of any size in which action is being taken tocontrol the fire. Such action includes operations,which directly support control of the fire (e.g.,

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activities to extinguish the fire, ground scouting,spot fire patrolling, search and rescue operations,intelligence gathering, and backfiring).

The incident must be in an uncontrolled status forhazardous duty pay differential to apply. Once theIncident Commander or Agency Administratordeclares the fire “controlled”, the hazardous dutypay differential will no longer be authorized. A firemay be declared controlled even if a confinementstrategy is applied.

3. Supervision. Incident supervisors must manage forthe appropriate application of this authority bysignature on firefighter time sheets.

4. Computation. An individual who performs dutiesfor which hazardous duty pay differential isauthorized shall be paid the hazard differential forthose hours hazardous duty is actually performed.

Hazard pay shall be computed on the basis of anindividual’s basic compensation and shall be paid inaddition to any other compensation which theindividual earns under other authority.

5. Prescribed Fire. Prescribed fire does not meet Fireline hazard definition for hazard pay unless theprescribed fire burns out of prescription and isdeclared a wildfire by the Incident Commander/BurnBoss.

IX. Wildland Fire Suppression, Work-Rest Requirements &Overtime Compensation (NR-01-B-17)

This policy defines the required work/rest standards andemergency overtime compensation

A. Background

Wildland fire fighting can require duty days of up to 16hours and tours of duty which may last up to 28 daysexclusive of travel. To provide for fire fighter safety,national level interagency agreements for wildland firestipulate and require rest periods between assignments. In particular, standards and requirements of the NationalWildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) specify mandatoryrest periods after assignments of fourteen or twenty-onedays. These agreements include provisions that require

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fire crews and overhead to stand down for one or moredays for purposes of rest prior to accepting new wildfireassignments.

These mandatory rest periods require seasonal employeesto take leave without pay and forfeit paid overtimecompensation when these days occur during normal dutyhours. Career employees forfeit ownership of paid leaveand overtime compensation when these days occur duringnormal duty hours.

Forfeiture of overtime compensation accrued on fireassignments is based on a policy which requires employeesto physically be at work for 40 hours before paid overtimeor approved compensatory time is earned at time andone-half the employees base rate. This means that anemployee who returns from a fire assignment onWednesday and takes a required two day rest period willloose 16 hours of pay at time and one-half. Seasonalemployees do not accrue leave so they must take time offwithout pay.

B. Purpose of Work-Rest Requirements

To provide for the safety of employees of the State ofUtah involved in wildland fire suppression while in theservice of the state or its cooperators by insuring theyreceive adequate rest prior to assignment to new wildlandfires.

C. Purpose of Policy

To establish guidelines for required work-rest periods andto amend current policy regarding overtime compensationrelative to work-rest requirements. The policy applies toemployees of the State of Utah involved in wildland firesuppression while in the service of the state or itscooperators.

D. Work-Rest Policy Statement

Prior to accepting a new fire assignment, it shall be thepolicy of the State of Utah to require full time, seasonaland part time employees participating as a member of afirefighting crew or as incident overhead on forest, rangeand watershed fires to take administrative leave for restand recuperation after wildland fire assignments of longduration.

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E. Policy Implementation

1. Eligible Employees. Those employees of theDepartment of Natural Resources (DNR) performingfire suppression duties under NWCG standards areeligible for administrative leave for purposes of restafter carrying out assigned duties as describedabove.

2. 14-21 Day Assignments. Supervisors may grantcareer and seasonal employees up to two days ofadministrative leave to meet state and interagencyrest requirements after wildland fire, severity andall-risk assignments of 14-21 days in duration,exclusive of travel, before returning to service.Twenty one (21) consecutive days of work require aday of R&R.

3. 28 Day Assignments. Supervisors may grant careerand seasonal employees up to four days ofadministrative leave to meet state and interagencyrest requirements after extended wildland fireassignments of two consecutive 14 day assignmentswithout home rest, exclusive of travel, beforereturning to service. Pending interagency policy.Rest would also be required on the fire after 14 days.

4. Rest On The Fire. Circumstances allowing rest onthe fire will be charged to the fire. Rest time will berecorded as base hours if occurring on theemployee’s scheduled workdays, or as overtime ifoccurring during the employee’s normal days off.

5. Normal Days Off. Rest falling on an employee’snormal days off will not be compensated and willcount towards the required rest period if taken atthe employees home base.

6. Charges for Administrative Leave. Anyadministrative leave granted under provisions ofthis policy will be a direct charge to the fire or fireson which the work was performed.

F. Policy Statement - Rest Requirement & EmergencyOvertime Compensation

For the purposes of meeting interagency work-rest stipulations and providing for fire fighter safety,

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administrative leave granted upon demobilization from afire assignment will be considered time worked.Emergency overtime pay accrued on wildland fireassignments will normally be calculated at overtime ratesof time and one-half for all hours worked in excess of 10-hours on regularly scheduled work days and all hoursworked on regularly scheduled days off. However, ininstances where the required 40-hour work week has beenmet, overtime accrued on wildland fire assignments willbe calculated at overtime rates of time and one-half forall hours worked in excess of the 40-hour work week.

X. State Vehicle Use (FFL-96-A-5)

This policy defines requirements for state vehicle use.

A. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is define Division requirementsregarding the use of state vehicles.

B. Policy

The Division maintains that it is the responsibility ofevery employee to understand and follow the policies andprocedures established in the Department of NaturalResources Motor Vehicle Operations Guide. In addition tothese guidelines, the following rules apply to all Divisionemployees operating state vehicles:

1. All vehicle reports must be sent to the Division’svehicle coordinator by the 6 of each month.th

2. All safety inspections must be completed andsubmitted to the Division’s vehicle coordinator priorto March 30th of each year.

3. All maintenance, towing, tires, windshields, rockchips & repairs will be handled through AutomotiveResources International (ARI). ARI Coupon Bookletsare provided in all DNR fleet vehicles for regularpreventative maintenance. To find the ARI vendormaintenance or repair shop nearest you call1-800-Car-Care (1-800-227-2273).

4. Gas Cards are to be used only for fuel, vital fluids(quart of oil, windshield washing fluid, etc. - $5.00maximum per month) and car washes - $30.00maximum per month. If on those rare occasions fuel

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is purchased outside of the fuel network (you have touse your own personal credit card instead of yourGas Card), you will need to work directly with FleetOperations by completing the “Motor Pool OperatingSupplies & Maintenance Reimbursement Request”form to be reimbursed.

XI. Emergency Vehicle Policy (FFL-96-B-5)

This policy distinguishes between emergency and non-emergency vehicles and defines their use.

A. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to outline the designationand use of emergency vehicles and non-emergency withinthe Division.

B. Policy

In order to execute the provisions of Title 65A whichcharges the Division with fire protection and lawenforcement responsibilities, the following position onemergency vehicle designation has been adopted. Theposition is intended to provide for the safety of thegeneral public as well as Division personnel in thedischarge of our responsibilities.

Division employees are frequently required to respond toemergency situations. This is primarily related to wildfiresinvolving smokey, dusty and congested environments.Visibility is a critical safety need while working fires or assisting with traffic control and evacuation.

C. Emergency Vehicle Designation and Use

The Division recognizes one class of emergency vehicle:those vehicles used for law enforcement purposes. Thesevehicles are authorized as “emergency vehicles” under theprovisions of Title 65 which gives the Division lawenforcement responsibilities. All other vehicles areconsidered to be non-emergency, as is their use.

All emergency vehicles, as described above, will beequipped and operated in strict compliance withprovisions outlined in the Motor Vehicle code of the Stateof Utah, specifically UCA. 41-6-14, 41-6-132 and 41-6-146.

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Only Division employees who are specified in the “DivisionLaw Enforcement Guidelines” as certified peace officersare authorized to equip and operate assigned Divisionvehicles as emergency vehicles.

D. Non-Emergency Vehicle Use

Division vehicles responding to fire calls are notdesignated as emergency vehicles. No Division-ownedvehicle, whether operated by an Area Manager, firewarden or other fire management staff member will bedesignated as an emergency vehicle. Counties may applyfor exemption when utilizing state vehicles driven by theiremployees.

Division vehicles which respond regularly to fires will beequipped with amber rotating, oscillating or flashinglights from the front and rear of the vehicle, withsufficient intensity to be visible at 400 feet in normalsunlight. This will allow for safety while working incongested, smokey or dusty environs.

No Division vehicle equipped as described above and beingused to respond to a fire will respond as an emergencyvehicle. No Division employee operating an assignedvehicle is authorized to disregard any traffic control whileresponding to a fire call. Any Division employee whoviolates traffic controls while responding to a fire call willbe personally responsible for their actions and anyresulting legal action.

E. Operating Requirements

All operators of Division vehicles will have completeddefensive driver training and maintain currency of thiscertification. It is recommended that operators ofemergency vehicles complete an approved EmergencyVehicle Operations Course. Each operator will becomefamiliar with the provisions of UCA Title 41-6-14 andadhere to those provisions whenever operating a Division-owned vehicle under authorized emergency conditions.The appropriate dispatch office will be notified prior toan emergency response or the appropriate dispatch officewill request the emergency response. Division employeeswill not participate in high speed chases.

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XII. Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) - RequisitionProcedures (FFL-96-B-6)

This policy describes the procedures for acquiring andallocating equipment through the FEPP program.

A. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for requisition and allocation of Federal Excess PersonalProperty to maintain or enhance rural fire protection inUtah. The requisition process will consider several factorsfor placement of FEPP including fire protection needs theapplicant’s ability (and commitment) to put FEPPapparatus into operation in a reasonable time, and theirwillingness to assist in transporting FEPP once acquired.

B. Policy

A written request is required for all FEPP to be obtainedand shall be submitted by the applicant to the DistrictFire Warden, Area Forester or Area Manager. Requestsfrom local Fire Departments or other countyorganizations must be approved by the County LegislativeBody.

The written request shall be submitted on “Request forFEPP” form. The area manager or designatedrepresentative assigns a priority ranking to each requestand sends all relevant material to the Fire ManagerCoordinator. This data will be used by the firemanagement work unit to establish statewide prioritiesfor placement of FEPP.

Requests for FEPP will only be filled after a signed FEPP agreement with the county has been submitted. Theagreement outlines the requirements and restrictions forFEPP, such as conditions of use, cooperators maintenanceresponsibilities, proper disposal procedures, procedures touse for parts and safety inspection/ registration needs.

The Area Manager is responsible for providing a priorityfor FEPP requests by equipment type ( 4x4 pickup, 2½ ton6x6, etc.) to the FEPP Manager. Area managers areresponsible for periodically updating the priority list ascircumstances require. This occurs when placement of apriority request, replacement of existing unit in poorcondition or additional requests for equipment.

The FEPP Manager shall provide a status report to theFire Management Coordinator and Area Manager for

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each area on a quarterly basis.

Requests for FEPP may not be filled by the end of aquarter due to reprioritizing by the Area Manager or theirdesignated representative.

Applicants will have assigned FEPP in operationalcondition for firefighting within 12 months of its receipt. If an FEPP unit is not operational within this time frameit may be reassigned.

The following is the acquisition priority ranking for FEPPby type and use: First, acquiring vehicles to replaceexisting units older than 1970 or vehicles which needadded pump/tank units and fire apparatus for interfaceuse. Second, adding safety equipment, heavy equipment,pumps and other small firefighting equipment. Third issupport equipment such as generators, lighting systems orcooking equipment.

The FEPP Manager will attempt to acquire and fill allrequests for first priority items and then move down thepriority list.

The Division will not acquire any FEPP that the militarydeclared excess because it has been determined to beunsafe and/or it no longer meets military standardsrelated to personal safety. We will acquire only FEPP thatdoes not pose a safety hazard.

Forestry, Fire and State Lands normally will not acquirenon-accountable small item FEPP. In instances that ahighly desirable non-accountable item is available andeasy to place with cooperators, it may be acquired andwill be marked as federal property. This property will betracked through maintaining a paper trail showingplacement with specific cooperators, proper disposal anddocumentation on the appropriate forms.

Applicants shall arrange for removal of assigned FEPPfrom the Division’s storage yard preferably within 30 daysof notification of its availability. Arrangements may bemade to pick up and remove FEPP from a federalinstallation which will most likely require quickerresponse. Failure to pick up FEPP in a reasonable timecould result in the property being lost or being assigned toanother applicant/cooperator.

The federal government retains title to Federal ExcessPersonal Property. This property is on loan to the Stateof Utah who then loans it to cooperators. Disposal of

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FEPP is done by the federal government after acooperator and the Division determine it is no longeruseful to the fire program. FEPP items to be disposed ofmust have a disposal data-accountable property formcompleted and submitted to the fire management workunit or FEPP Manager.

The initial application to register and acquire licenseplates for a FEPP vehicle will be handled by the Division. This will assist in proper registration which clearlyindicates ownership is retained by the federal governmentand the cooperator’s address/fleet number. TheDepartment of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will send annualregistration information to the assigned cooperator.

The applicant/cooperator is responsible for meeting theannual registration requirement of the state DMV. If acooperator fails to meet this requirement and DMVrevokes the registration/license plates the FEPP unit maybe reassigned. The annual preseason and post seasoninspection of FEPP will indicate if this requirement isbeing met.

The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands provides allFEPP to our cooperators in as-is condition. The Divisiontakes no responsibility to repair or replace an FEPP unitwhich does not meet a cooperator’s expectations. Thereis no warranty of any kind provided by the Division.

XIII. Federal Excess Personal Property AccountabilityProcedures (FFL-99-B-7)

This policy defines the procedures that must be followedto meet the federal requirements of the FEPP program.

A. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define the procedures to befollowed to acquire Federal Excess Personal Property(FEPP) and to meet federal requirements related to suchacquisition.

B. Policy

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands willrequisition only FEPP that the State Fire Program can andwill use effectively. The Division will acquire only FEPPauthorized by agreement between the NationalAssociation of State Foresters and the U.S.D.A. ForestService.

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All requests for acquisition of FEPP will be submitted on aSF-122 form that will be submitted to R-4 of the ForestService for approval. An approved standard transferrequest (Form 122) will normally be handled the same dayreceived and will be forwarded to General ServicesAdministration (GSA) or other property holder. Everyeffort will be made to meet any requested rush on a Form122 to insure successful acquisition.

Upon receipt of a Form 122, GSA will sign the formindicating approval for pick up of the FEPP item. A copy isthen sent to R-4 Forest Service and the State. The State ora cooperator shall attempt to pick up as soon as practicalwhich must be within the time established by Departmentof Defense (DOD) and/or GSA. If the State is unable tomeet the time frame for picking up the property, it is leftto the discretion of GSA to reassign the property.

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands willprovide annually, by February 15, a list of FEPP items toreview. This list will be sorted by type and assignednumber and given to R-4 Forest Service. If an assigneditem is not on this list, the Division will provide ajustification statement and a reasonable explanation ofwhere the item is located. A reasonable explanation mayinclude one of the following: quantities are high inrelation to normal requirements, property is beingacquired for cannibalization or it is not readily apparentthe equipment is useful in the State’s fire program.

Accountable property obtained for the purpose ofcannibalization for useable parts will be clearly indicatedon the SF-122 and a justification statement attached tothe SF-122.

All FEPP with an acquisition cost of $5,000 and above isaccountable property which will be placed on theDivision’s FEPP inventory. Any FEPP that has beenidentified as sensitive by the Forest Service will be placedon the inventory as well. All accountable FEPP will havean FEPP property metal tag riveted on the equipment witha state property ID number etched on it. The property tagwill be installed on the vehicle at the time the equipmentis picked up by the state from the federal facility at whichit is located. If a cooperator picks up the equipment fromthe federal facility a property tag will be placed on theequipment as soon as practical, but no later than the firstphysical inspection done to determine condition, use andlocation.

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The Division will submit a copy of the SF-122 to the ForestService within one to two weeks after the FEPP equipmentis received from the federal facility. The state will providethe assigned NFC number for each item, the serial numberand the state’s property ID number. The state shallprovide all other pertinent data such as year ofmanufacture, manufacturer, type or use for equipmentand assigned location if available. If only a portion of theFEPP is available at time of pickup, the remaining itemsshall be deferred for pick up at a later date. This will beindicated in writing on the SF-122 from the ForestService. A list shall be submitted showing whatequipment has been received with an explanation whyother equipment is still pending.

The Division’s FEPP manager will enter FEPP data on theState’s FEPP inventory within two weeks of completing theSF-122. The Division FEPP manager will periodicallycheck to insure the FS Property Management Officer hasadded the equipment to their Property ManagementInventory System (PMIS).

Any piece of accountable FEPP placed by the Division thatrelocates to another area shall be recorded on a propertytransfer document. A copy of the transfer document willbe sent to the main office within two weeks of thetransfer. The transfer document must be filled outcompletely.

The Division will do a physical inventory of accountableFEPP at least once a year by the assigned FEPP committee.The State FEPP manager will provide to each areamanager an updated copy of the FEPP inventory in Mayand September for their area. The physical inventory willrequire completing an FEPP Vehicle Inspection Reportform and sending copies to the state office. The dataprovided will be used to update the State’s FEPP Inventory.

Any FEPP that is damaged or destroyed in an accident willbe reported to the state office within 24 hours. A writtenaccident report will be provided within 10 days. The StateFEPP manager will notify the Forest Service within 24hours of notification of an accident. A written report willbe sent to the Forest Service within 24 hours of its receipt. Any FEPP that has been lost or stolen will be reported tothe state office as soon as discovered. This will bedocumented on the appropriate forms within ten daysafter the incident and sent to the Forest Service.

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property, will be with written approval of the ForestService and/or GSA. Disposal will only be done per thefollowing approved authorized methods: transfer,donation, trade-in, sale or abandonment/destruction.

A SF-120 disposal form will be submitted for all federalproperty which is identified as excess or no longer neededin the program. The Division is responsible to dispose ofitems throughout the year as needed to avoid a largenumber disposal items built up in storage.

Twice yearly, January and July normally, R-4 ForestService will send a copy of the FEPP inventory to the StateForester to reconcile our inventory records. The Division’sFEPP manager shall review the Forest Service PMIS toverify records within four weeks upon receipt. Discrepancies will be noted and appropriate paperworkprovided to resolve the differences. As changes andupdates are made to inventories, the National FinanceCenter periodically provides documentation of whattransactions have been done. The Forest Service shallforward such summaries to the State Forester in order forthe Division to confirm accuracy and be aware of theadjustments that were made to the PMIS.

For specific information on FEPP accountability related tooverall management, the cooperator, area manager orstate personnel shall consult the FEPP Desk Guide.

XIV. Prescribed Fire Plans and Prescriptions (FFL-04-B-11)

This policy defines the requirements and procedures forplanning and implementing prescribed fires.

A. Background

Title 65A-8-1 of the Utah Code directs the Division to“determine and execute the best methods for protectingprivate and public property by: (b) protecting nonfederalforest and watershed areas on conservation principles;and (c) encouraging private landowners in preserving,protecting, and managing forest and other landsthroughout the state.” Title 65A-9-1.2 goes on to describethe Division’s responsibilities regarding the managementof range resources by stating: “Its management shall bebased on sound conservation principles, includingpractices to improve range conditions.”

Historically the Division has assisted landowners andagencies with the introduction of management-ignited

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fires to meet a variety of resource objectives. TheDivision’s role has varied from one of supplying resourcesfor “holding and firing purposes” to one of actuallyplanning for and implementing “burns” on private andpublic lands. Early on, the Division’s involvement wasorchestrated by the fact that the period of June 1 throughOctober 31 is a closed fire season in Utah, and fire is setonly under the authority of a state-issued burning permit. (See Title 65A-8-9, Closed Fire Season - Burning Permits.) Compliance with a “Prescribed Fire Plan” has often beenthe basis for issuance of a burning permit on larger, morecomplex management fires. However, “Prescribed FirePlans” have been developed by Division personnel withoutthe benefit of policy, standards, guidelines, or peer review.Until recently, plans only addressed preparation, ignition,and holding strategies, but not the environmentalconditions under which burns could be done to ensurethat resource objectives were met and the chances ofescape were minimized.

The legal requirement of a burning permit during theclosed fire season still exists. However, the Division’scurrent Strategic Plan includes a goal of “providing forlong-term sustainability of natural resources on non-federal forest, range, and watershed lands” by planningfor the introduction of fire as a management tool torestore and maintain healthy ecosystems.

In addition, Utah’s Clean Air Act has long required thatatmospheric conditions be such that smoke is allowed toclear to at least 500 feet above ground level before aburning permit may be issued.

In the years since, the Legislature established theDepartment of Environmental Quality. The Department’sBureau of Air Quality (BAQ) has become much moreinterested in atmospheric smoke from wild andmanagement-ignited fires. The Division has been able toprotect the right to use fire as a management tool byworking closely with the BAQ and providing the Bureauwith copies of Prescribed Fire Plans.

A smoke management plan for prescribed fire and wildfirefor resource benefits has been developed by the BAQ,federal land management agencies and the Division. Thepurpose of this plan is to allow natural or management-ignited fires to play their natural role in the environment,consistent with public health and safety, air quality andinterstate airshed commitments. The intent is to limitsmoke emission impacts on the public through timing and

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coordination. The Smoke Management Plan wasimplemented the summer of 2000. The specificrequirements of the Smoke Management Plan will evolvewith time to ensure the objectives of the plan are met.

There are additional concerns including the potential forliability associated with assisting landowners withprescribed fire. Therefore, it is critical that the Divisiondocument the scientific basis, management and projectobjectives, and environmental conditions (prescription) for management of ignited fires via Prescribed Fire Plans.

B. Purpose of Prescribed Fire Plans and Prescriptions

The use of fire as a management tool shall be to protect,maintain and enhance resources and when possible, beallowed to function in its natural role in the ecosystem.The use of prescribed fire will be done in a safe,controlled, cost-effective manner to achieve resourcemanagement objectives defined in the Prescribed FirePlan. Each prescribed fire will be conducted in compliancewith an approved Prescribed Fire Plan.

1. Prescribed Fire Plans are intended to serve thefollowing purposes:

(a) Document the resource management objectivesof the burn.

(b) Specify on-site preparations necessary forissuance of a burning permit.

(c) Specify ignition and holding resourcesnecessary for execution of the burn.

(d) Identify the operations necessary and thesequence of those operations planned toexecute the prescribed fire.

(e) Document the prescription (range ofenvironmental conditions) during which theburn can be successfully executed. Success isdefined as meeting resource managementobjectives with a high probability ofcontainment. The prescription should describethe time of year or windows in which theseconditions are most likely to exist.

(f) Document conditions under which the burncan be executed and meet guidelines/criteria ofUtah’s Smoke Management Plan.

(g) Identify the composition, qualifications,communications, and lines of authority of thePrescribed Fire Module/Team responsible forexecuting the burn.

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(h) Document contingency procedures that will befollowed, should the prescribed fire escapepredefined containment boundaries.

(i) Address costs, liabilities, responsibilities, andauthorities of the prescribed burn. It is also toensure the landowner gives informed consentand reduce the potential for liability to theDivision.

(j) Identify the complexity of the Prescribed FireProject.

C. Purpose of Policy

The purpose of this policy is to allow for the orderlydevelopment and execution of prescribed or management-ignited fires; prescribed fire needs to meet a variety ofresource management objectives while minimizing riskand adverse impacts on public health and degradation ofair quality. It is also the purpose of this policy to describethe skills and qualifications necessary for those involvedin developing and executing Prescribed Fire Plans.

D. Policy Statement

1. Implementation

Prescribed burns will not be conducted when firerestrictions are in place, unless written approval isgiven by the State Forester.

2. Prescribed Fire Plans

All planned ignitions 20 acres or larger or whichproduce more than 1000 pounds of particulateemissions must have an approved Prescribed FirePlan. Each Prescribed Fire Plan will contain theinformation and data indicated in the PrescribedFire Plan Standards and Guidelines.

3. Prescribed Fire Certification

Only personnel certified as fully qualified will beassigned duties in prescribed fire. Minimumqualifications are based on the National WildfireCoordinating Group (NWCG) Wildland andPrescribed Fire Qualification Guide (PMS-310-1/January 2000), which have been modified to meetagency needs. The Division has adopted thePrescribed Fire Burn Boss 3 (RXB3) to supplement thequalification system. This position supervisesprescribed fire operations of low complexity. The

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Prescribed Fire Burn Boss 3 requires an NWCG ratingof Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) andcompletion of the Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (RXB3)position task book.

E. Policy Implimentation

1. Qualifications - Development of Prescribed Fire Plans

The Prescribed Fire Plan shall be prepared only by aqualified individual. Required qualifications will bebased on the complexity of the proposed burn. Thecomplexity of the proposed burn shall be determinedby assessing technical difficulty and potentialconsequences of escape. The assessment will considerexisting or potential social, political, economic,biological, environmental and/or legal consequences.A complexity analysis will classify prescribed fires aslow, moderate, or high.

A high complexity Prescribed Fire Plan must bedeveloped and supervised by an individual qualifiedas a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1. A PrescribedFire Plan deemed to be of moderate complexity maybe developed and supervised by a person who isqualified as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2. Alow complexity Prescribed Fire Plan can be writtenand supervised by people who are qualified as aPrescribed Fire Burn Boss 3 (RXB3).

2. Prescribed Fire Plan Outline

The Fire Management Unit will prepare an outlinefor all Prescribed Fire Plans developed within theDivision. The outline will contain all elements listedin the Prescribed Fire Plans Standards andGuidelines

3. Development of Prescriptions - Prescribed Fire Plans

Prescribed Fire Plans shall contain prescriptionswhich address the range of environmentalconditions - or windows - which must be present toimplement the Prescribed Fire Plan. The prescriptionmust address fuel models, wind, temperature,relative humidity, fuel moisture (live and dead) andtopography. Development of Prescribed Fire Planswill consider conditions both inside and outside theburn unit. Rx Burn, Behave, and First Order Fire

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Effects Model (FOFEM) are software packages thatmay be used to assist with development of the planand to support/verify the parameters of theprescription.

4. Smoke Management

The Smoke Management Plan requires theregistration of all prescribed fires regardless of size.Depending on location, acres to be burned, emissionreleased and proximity to specific receptors,additional information may be required to ascertainthe burn’s impact.

The Smoke Management Plan is an evolutionarysystem which may need periodic adjustments toachieve its objective. It is possible requirements maybe loosened or new ones added to meet existing ornew standards. Prescribed Fire Plans developed bythe Division will meet the requirements of the SmokeManagement Plan.

5. Coordination Requirements

Any Prescribed Fire Plan for private lands should beapproved and signed by all private landowners. Ifother jurisdictional agencies have lands involved ina prescribed fire they must approve and sign thePrescribed Fire Plan. Approval will constituterecognition of responsibilities, liabilities, and projectcost-sharing addressed in the plan. It is theresponsibility of the Burn Boss to advise adjacentlandowners and agencies of the proposed burn.Copies of Prescribed Fire Plans will be provided tothe private land owners, other agencies withinvolved lands, Smoke Plan Coordinator, Bureau ofAir Quality, local interagency fire centers, and theDivision’s Technical Advice and Consultation Unit(TAC) - Fire Management.

6. Review and Approval of Prescribed Fire Plans

Prescribed Fire Plans will be reviewed and approvedby the appropriate Area Manager, and a person ofequal or greater prescribed fire qualifications fortechnical accuracy. TAC - Fire Management willreview for consistency, and adherence to guidelinesand policies. Approval or comments will be madewithin two weeks of the time they are submitted tothe TAC - Fire Management Unit.

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XV. All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Use: Training Requirements andPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) (FFL-03-A-12)

A. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define the Divisionrequirements regarding the use of All Terrain Vehicles(ATV) in the course of executing assigned work duties.

B. Policy

Due to the potentially hazardous nature of ATVoperation, it shall be the policy of this Division that priorto engaging in or during operation of an ATV by anyemployee, the employee shall:

1. Training

Obtain formalized training in which the instructor“certifies” that the employee has received no lessthan four (4) hours of a combination of instructionin safety procedures, proper use of safety equipment,safe ATV operating guidelines and operationproficiency.

Use of a standardized training program used by theForest Service, BLM or Utah Department of NaturalResources is acceptable and recommended for thispurpose.

Written documentation of training received andsuccessful completion shall become a part of theemployee’s training file. Pocket certificates will beissued to employees who successfully complete thetraining.

2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

All employees operating/riding ATVs shall wearproper PPE while engaging in these activities. At aminimum, the employee shall wear: An approvedmotorcycle type helmet (DOT or SNELL certified)with chin strap, leather gloves, long pants, 6-8 inchleather boots and a long sleeved shirt.

3. Safety Precautions

Employees will provide advance notification to theirarea offices of intended ATV trips: date, estimatedtime, and destination. Employees using ATVs willnotify someone when they leave and when theyreturn, as soon as they can make contact via cell-

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phone or radio; this notification can be made to thearea office or dispatch.

It is recommended that employees using ATVs shouldtravel in pairs when possible, each rider on his/herown vehicle. The purpose for this is to provide asecond vehicle in the event of mechanical problemsor an emergency.

XVI. Incident Management Team Participation & ExtendedOut-of- Area/State Fire Assignments (FFL-04-B-10)

This policy defines the criteria for participation on IncidentManagement Teams and other out of area assignments.

A. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define the process bywhich Division employees are nominated and selected toparticipate on Interagency Incident Management Teams(IMT) or extended out-of-area/state fire assignments. TheDivision receives many benefits from its employees’participation with IMTs and/or extended out-of area/statefire assignments. It is the Division’s intent to allow firequalified people, who have interest, to serve on IMTs orfulfill miscellaneous overhead assignments. Theseassignments will be rotated over time to allow allinterested parties an opportunity to serve. It must beunderstood that fire management responsibilities inthe State of Utah must take priority.

B. Policy

Fire management within the State and on the individualhome units will take priority over IMT participation orout-of-area/state fire assignments. To meet the needs offire management within the Areas and at the State level,the following steps must be taken when committing to anIMT or out–of-area/state fire assignment:

1. County Level: District Fire Wardens (DFW) mayaccept extended (up to 14 days) out-of-area fireassignment as single resource (miscellaneousoverhead) and/or as a substitute member on IMTwhen adequate coverage can be provided for theircounty. In the case of a District Fire Warden,“adequate” means a fully qualified engine boss. Dueto fire suppression responsibilities within their owncounties, other DFWs should not be used to providecoverage.

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The Area Manager/Area Fire Management Officermust document how adequate coverage for the firesuppression responsibilities will be provided in theDFW’s absence. Approval, in writing, must beobtained from the County Commission or otherresponsible party within the county and the DFW’sstate supervisor.

2. Area Level: In order to be a member of an IMT or toaccept an extended out-of-area fire assignments,state employees who have primary fire protectionresponsibilities at the Area Level (Area Managers,Area Fire Management Officers, etc.) must ensureadequate coverage for suppression responsibilities inthe employee’s absence. In the areas, this means afully qualified type three incident commander (ICT3). A person is also needed that is knowledgeable andfamiliar with the area and is available to coordinateArea fire suppression activities and contacts withlocal, county and/or state officials. Theserequirements may be met by one or more persons.Division employees should provide coverage for thesefire suppression functions. The coverage shouldcome from within the Area.

Coverage will be documented via a form developedby the Fire Management Unit. The Deputy StateForester/State Forester must approve and sign theform. This form must be submitted annually orwhenever other coverage is required. It is theresponsibility of the individual to ensure coverage isin place when he or she accepts a fire assignment.

3. State Level: Those individuals with primary firesuppression responsibilities at the State level mustfill out the form showing how coverage will beprovided while they serve as members of IMTs oraccept extended out-of state fire assignments. Theindividual or method providing suppressioncoverage must be approved by their supervisor andthe Technical Assistance & Consultation (TAC) WorkUnit Manager or State Forester.

4. Other State Employees: State employees who do nothave primary fire suppression responsibilities mayserve as members of IMTs or accept extended fireassignments with written permission from theirsupervisor and concurrence of the State Forester. Incases where an employee is providing coverage foranother employee who has primary fire

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responsibilities, so he/she can serve on an IMT orout-of-area fire assignment, the employee providingcoverage should limit their own involvement withIMT/out-of-area fire assignments in order to honortheir commitment to provide coverage.

C. IMT and/or Extended Fire Assignment Nomination

Employees must submit their applications to theirsupervisors for approval. The employee’s applicationmust be accompanied by the form outlining how theirduties will be covered in their absence. The FireManagement Coordinator and Deputy State Forester willreview the nominations and their plans for providingcoverage for their fire responsibilities and makerecommendations to the State Forester. Those approvedby the State Forester will be forwarded to Eastern GreatBasin Coordinating Center for consideration as an IMTmember.

Those individuals whose nominations are not forwardedwill be notified and provided an explanation of thereason. They will be given an opportunity to respond andmake modifications, if possible for re-consideration forthe current year, or for future opportunities.

Those individuals wishing to make themselves availablefor fire assignments on an intermittent basis(Miscellaneous Overhead) will use the same procedure andobtain approval by the State Forester prior to thebeginning of the fire season.

Once approval has been given, the individuals’qualifications will be submitted to their local dispatchcenter. It will be up to the individuals and theirsupervisors to determine specific periods of availability.

1. Selection

Selection of team members is made in February byIncident Commanders and the Great BasinOperations Committee.

2. Participation

Team assignments are for a period of three years. Ifselected as a primary team member, employee andsupervisor are committing to the employee’sparticipation as defined in the Great Basin IncidentManagement Team Operating Plan. If, during thethree year period, conditions change that affect how

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duties are covered in an employee’s absence, further

IMT participation will be re-evaluated. Divisionemployees will notify their supervisors and the firemanagement work unit when they are called out onteam assignments or accept an out-of-area fireassignment

D. Fire Managements Role

The role of Fire Management personnel is to coordinatefire resources as requested by a local dispatch center orthe Eastern Great Basin Coordination Center, based onstatewide knowledge of activities and potential impacts. Fire Management must ensure that statewide firesuppression needs are met. The Fire ManagementCoordinator and Deputy State Forester will review IMTapplications and plans to cover suppression duties andmake recommendations to the State Forester.

During the fire season, the Fire Management Coordinatorwill evaluate the state fire suppression activities and mayadvise the State Forester to temporarily suspend specificindividual(s) from IMT or extended fire assignmentparticipation to meet state needs.

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B. ADMINISTRATION

1. INCIDENT DOCUMENTATION

a. Fire Reports

(1) The fire warden is responsible for filling out a firereport for all fire responses and suppression activitiesin their county. This includes all fires which are turnedover to other agencies and/or overhead teams tomanage. This also includes but is not limited to:

(a) False alarms.(b) Fires on state and/or private lands.(c) Fires in cities on which state and/or federal suppression

resources were used.(d) Federal land fires that use state or county suppression

resources.(e) Large incident fires involving any state, county or

private lands.(f) Any wildland fires involving state or county suppression

resources.

(2) It is imperative only one fire report be made for eachfire. The incident commander should make the report. Withwardens assisting one another responding to the same fireacross county lines, it can be confusing as to who shouldmake the fire report. Before leaving the fire determine whowill make the fire report.

(3) The Area manager/Area FMO is responsible to ensure allfires which occur in their area have reports filled out. Thesereports should be sent to the state office via theelectronic reporting system within two weeks of thefire being declared out.

(4) Purpose

(a) The fire report provides specific information on each firefor historical and statistical records. It also acts as abasis for billing, fire investigations and other actionsspecific to that fire.

(b) In combination, these reports allow an assessment of

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the overall fire situation. This in turn will affect criticalstrategic decisions at the area and state levels. It mayaffect resource priorities, prevention actions and theoverall management of the fire season.

(c) The information provided should be as accurate aspossible, consistent with being submitted promptly.

(5) General Instructions

The state fire reporting system is web based. A report canbe submitted electronically over the internet. The webaddress for entering fire reports is: http://usfr.utah.gov Youwill need to login to access the fire report web application. Ifyou need a login or have questions about the fire reportsweb application, you should contact Jennifer Biggs at801-538-5465 or [email protected]

If completing the report for another person to do the dataentry, the fire report must be filled out so it can be read.Please, print in dark ink or fill out on a typewriter/computer.Fill out every section of the fire report that is applicable tothat fire. The shaded areas are mandatory sections whichmust have information entered. All total dollar valuesshould be rounded off to nearest dollar.

(6) Fire Report Sections - Fields marked with an * arerequired fields.

(a) State Fire Number - Leave blank, the numbers areassigned by the application.

(b) County Fire Number - Enter the county number usingyour county’s numbering format.

The home county number should be used when makingfire reports in other counties. This will assist the wardenand the data entry person in keeping track of all firereports.

(c) *Prepared By - Print your name.

(d) Fed Report Numbers - If Federal Fire numbers have beenassigned to the fire, enter those numbers. If the fire has

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been assigned an Incident Project Order Number enterthis number in the Incident Project Order field (i.e.UT-UTS-123456). This will greatly assist in settling billswith federal agencies.

(e) *Name of Fire - Use any suitable name such asgeographic feature, creek, lake, road junction, etc. Thefire name should be kept short and clear enough to bebroadcast or used by the media.

(f) Fire Started

1) *Time - use 24 hour clock (example 4:00 p.m. =1600).

2) *Date - Enter month, day, and year (example 07/16/2008)

(g) Fire Declared Out

1) Time - Use 24 hour clock.

2) Date - Enter the month, day and year using the sameformat as the Fire Start Field.

(h) Under Investigation - If the fire is under activeinvestigation to determine responsible party for criminalor civil prosecution, place an “X” in the box provided.

(i) *County - Enter the county in which the fire occurred. Ifmore than one county is involved, enter the name of the-county in which the greatest acreage burned. Please listall counties in the Additional Information Section. If thefire is an assist to an adjacent state, list the closest Utahcounty and make note of the actual state and county inthe Additional Information Section.

(j) Location of Fire - Enter the legal description down tothe section.

1) *T(ownship) - Enter the township number in the fieldprovided. Indicate whether it is a northern orsouthern township.

2) *R(ange) - Enter the range number and direction

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(East or West) in the same manner as township.

3) *Meridian - Mark the appropriate button for the SaltLake Meridian (SLM) or the Uinta Special Meridian(USM)

4) *Section of Origin - Enter the section number wherethe fire started.

5) Other Sections - Enter all the sections with acresburned. If the fire is very large enter the first sixsections in this field.

(k) *GPS Coordinates - Enter the UTM coordinates of thefire’s origin. This is a required field.

(l) *Initial Attack by - Write the name (only one) whichbest describes the agency or group that made the initialattack:

1) State 6) BIA2) Fire Dept. 7) Other Federal3) County 8) Other4) BL M 9) False Alarm5) USFS 10) No Initial Attack

If more than one agency was involved in the initialattack, name the one which made the decisions on howthe fire was fought. If you choose Other or OtherFederal please give specifics in the AdditionalInformation field.

(m) *Specific Cause - Write out the specific cause of the fire.Refer to the list of specific causes on page B-13 .

(n) *General Cause - Enter the most appropriatedescription for the cause of the fire. Causes are listedon page B-13. Do not guess. If you do not know thecause list it as miscellaneous/unknown.

(o) Human Caused - For Human Caused fires, check theappropriate category for the type of person and theactivity in which they were involved when the firestarted.

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1) Person - List the category of person causing the fire: a) Permanent Residentb) Seasonal Residentc) Visitord) N/A

2) Activity - List the activity the individual was engagedin when they caused the fire:a) Recreationb) Work Relatedc) Home Relatedd) N/A

Do not guess! If you do not know who or how the firestarted, mark this section N/A (Not Applicable)

(p) *Type of Fire - Enter the type of fire being reported.Refer to the following descriptions for fire type:

1) Wildland Fires - Fires which occur in forest, rangeor watershed areas. These are areas in which thenative vegetation has had limited disturbance oralteration.

2) Interface Fires - Fires which occur in wildland areaswhich have been developed for housing, recreationor associated activities but which has not altered thebasic structure or character of the original fuel type.Classifying an area as an interface zone is asubjective decision. Essentially, an interface fire is awildland fire which involves or threatens structuresor other developments. If you have determined thefire to be an interface fire enter the number ofhomes, structures, or vehicles that were threatened,damaged or destroyed.

3) Rural Fires - Vegetative fires which occur in orclosely adjacent to irrigated crop land or other landswhich the native vegetation has been significantlyaltered. Fires which are confined to structures,vehicles, haystacks or other developments eitherwithin or without wildland areas should beconsidered rural fires.

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4) False Alarm - You make a response and discoverthat no fire exists or it is a legal fire (Prescribed Burnwith burning permit) which has not been reported.No suppression action is taken. A false alarmshould have NO acres burned. Enter 0 acres intothe most appropriate land jurisdiction box (State,Private, BLM, USFS, etc.) where the smoke wasreported.

(q) Overhead Team - Circle Y or N if the fire was assigned toan overhead team and if yes enter the date of transition.

(r) Injuries/Fatalities - Enter the number of injuries and/orfatalities. Report only lost time injuries.

(s) Threatened/Damaged/Destroyed - If a fire isclassified as a wildland urban interface fire, the fire mustdestroy, damage or threaten some type of development.Please enter the number of each type (homes,structures or vehicles) which have been impacted by thefire.

(t) Acres Burned By Ownership - Enter the total acresburned by ownership and sub-ownership category. Referto Land Ownership Categories on page B-7. If you listany acres under Other or Other Fed than you must givespecifics in the Describe Other fields.

(u) State & Private Incorporated Lands - Out of the totalState & Private acres enter how many of those acres areIncorporated lands.

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Figure 2 - Land Ownership Categories

Figure 3 - Size Class

Category Sub-Category Definition

Private Private held land - individual or business

State SITLA School & Institutional Trust Lands - generally sections 2,16, 32 & 36

UDWR Utah Division of Wildlife Resources administered lands

UP&R Utah Division of Parks & Recreation - state park lands

UDOT Utah Department of Transportation - state roads, roadright of ways, gravel pits, etc.

Sov.Lands

Sovereign Land Administrated by our Division - generallyassociated with rivers or lakes

Federal BIA Tribal lands or lands administered for the tribes by theBureau of Indian Affairs

BLM Lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management

D of Def Department of Defense administered lands - militarybases and reservations

NPS National Park Service - Zion N.P., Golden Spike NationalMonument, etc.

USFS National forest lands

OtherFed Other federal administrated lands

(v) Size Class - Place the letter which represents the totalacres burned in all categories (Private, all State and allFederal Lands). (Note: The size class is automatically generatedby the fire report web application.)

A 0.25 acre or less

B .26 - 9.9 acres

C 10 - 99.9 acres

D 100 - 299 acres

E 300 - 999 acres

F 1000 - 4999 acres

G greater than 5000 acres

(w) Fuel models - Enter the number of non-federal acresburned in each fuel type. REMEMBER: the firstvegetation type mentioned is what carries the fire.Below is a short description of each fuel type. For a

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more detailed description refer to the Fire LineHandbook PMS 410-1, B-4 through B-12.

1) Grass Group

Model 1 - Short grass (12 inches or less) i.e. CheatGrass.

Model 2 - Grass/Shrub including under a forestedcanopy.

Model 3 - Tall Grass (Cattails/ Bull rush)

2) Shrub Group

Model 4 - Tall Brush (Gambel Oak/Mtn. Maple).

Model 5 - Short early season (wet) brush.

Model 6 - Short mid to late summer (dry) brush.

Model 7 - Southern Rough - Not a Utah Fuel Model.

3) Timber Group

Model 8 - Short Needled Conifers / Packed HardwoodLeaf Litter.

Model 9 - Long Needled Conifer / Loose, DryHardwood Leaf Litter.

Model 10 - Litter with moderate to heavyaccumulations of 100 & 1000 hour fuels.

4) Logging Slash Group

Model 11 - Light Logging Slash

Model 12 - Moderate to Heavy Logging Slash

Model 13 - Heavy, Deep Logging Slash - Generally nota Utah Fuel Model.

(x) Cost-Share Agreement - Check this box if a formal cost-share agreement has been developed for the fire.

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(y) Costs Recoverable - Check this box if the suppressioncosts are recoverable on this fire. This may be becausethe perpetrator has been identified or the cost will bebilled to another agency. Please indicate who or whatshould be billed in the additional information section.

(z) *Suppression Costs - A simple work sheet has beenprovided in the report to allow for the calculation ofsuppression costs by agency or organization and totalfire cost. Round costs to the nearest whole dollar.

1) Aircraft Cost - Enter in the box provided the totalcost for all aircraft used on the fire, regardless ofownership or providing agency.

2) Supply Cost - Enter in the box provided the totalcost of all supplies used on the incident, regardlessof supplier.

3) Other Costs - Enter all other costs associated withthe fire in this box. This cost category is intended tocatch those costs which are needed to suppress thefire but are not a suppression resource. Example ofthese items might be meals, dust abatement,portable toilets, etc. If you put costs in this field,please give specifics in the “Describe Other” field. Ifmore room is needed please list in the AdditionalInformation field.

4) Suppression Resource - A spreadsheet has been

provided to calculate the cost of suppressionresources provided by the various agencies ororganizations. A complete line should be filled outfor the resource provided by the agency/organization. If several different classes of resourcesare supplied by the same agency, two or more linesshould be used (example: a Forest Service striketeam of engines would be reported on one line and aForest Service hand crew would be reported on adifferent line)

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a) Agency - In the first column, enter the agency ororganization’s initials which supplied thesuppression resources (State, VFD, BLM, BIA,etc.).

b) Remarks - This section is for your use. You mightuse it to name the specific unit supplying thesuppression resource (Ashley N.F., Rocky RidgeF.D., Moab District BLM, etc.)

c) Personneli) Rate - In the next column enter the average

cost per hour for the personnel supplied bythis agency or organization for thissuppression resource.

ii) Total Hrs. - In the next column enter the totalnumber of hours worked by all the peoplestaffing this resource. Put the actual hours.

iii) Cost - Once the figures are in place, simplymultiply the cost/hour by the total hoursworked to get the total personnel cost for thisresource. (Note: This is automatically calculated bythe fire report web application.)

d) Equipmenti) Rate- Continue to the right for the equipment

cost associated with this category ofsuppression resources. If equipment is notassociated with this suppression resourceleave this section blank. Enter the averagecost per hour for the equipment associatedwith the suppression resource.

ii) Total Hrs - Enter the total number of hoursthe agency’s/organization’s equipment wasused on the fire (Example: BLM had 4 type 6engines on the fire. Two were used for 6 hourseach, one for 10 hours and the last one for 2hours. The Number of Hrs. = 24 hours). Enterfractions of an hour if needed.

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iii) Cost - Multiply Cost/Hr. by Total Hrs. to arriveat the total cost for this equipment categoryfrom this agency or organization. (Note: This isautomatically calculated by the fire report webapplication.)

Complete this process for each agency/organizationor for category of suppression resources provided bythe agency or organization. **Add all costs forsuppression resources provided by a single agencyor organization. Place this figure in the appropriate(agency) box provided at the bottom.

**Add all costs; including aircraft, supply and other;enter this figure in the Total Fire Cost box located inthe lower right hand corner of the worksheet. (Note:Agency costs and total costs are automatically calculated by thefire report web application.)

(aa) Resource Damages in Dollars - Enter the dollarlosses for all resources damaged by the fire onprivate, state, county or municipal lands. Damageson federal land should not be reported. Use theresource values listed on page B-14 as a guide iflocal resource values cannot be determined.

(bb) Resources Saved in Dollars - It is necessary toestimate the resource values saved due to thesuppression action taken. Estimate the number ofacres of private, state, county and/or municipal landthat were saved from burning. Then estimate thevalue of all the resources found on these lands. It isimportant that this estimate be a credible, realisticvalue. If in doubt, use conservative figures.

(cc) Additional Information - Provide enough informationso people reading it can tell what happened on thefire. Include items such as who caused the fire, howthe report came to you, difficulties encountered insuppressing it, when ownership was ascertained,when the fire was contained, when forces werereleased, legal action taken, etc.

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b. Extended Fire Reports

On larger, complex or project fires, an extended fire reportshould be filled out. The purpose is to give more detailedinformation that these types of fires require. The extended firereport should include the following minimum items:

(1) A regular fire report filled out as completely as possible.

(2) A detailed suppression cost break down.

(3) A map showing the entire area burned with land ownership.

(4) An explanation on the sequence of events, when decisionswere made, by whom, etc. Enough information should besupplied so the reader will know, in good detail, whatoccurred on the fire.

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c. General and Specific Causes for Fire Reports

CHILDREN (General Cause) CAMPFIRE

Children (Specific Cause) Campfire

Matches Uncontrolled/Unattended

DEBRIS BURNING LIGHTNING

Agriculture Lightning

Debris Burning MISCELLANEOUS

Dump Blasting Charge

Prescribed Burn Coal Mine

Trash Barrel Cutting, Welding, & Grinding

Unattended Firearms Use

Uncontrolled Fireworks

No Permit Glass Refraction/Magnification

EQUIPMENT Land Clearing

Brakes Other

Catalytic Converter Power Line

Electrical Rekindle

Equipment Seismic Detonation

Exhaust Spontaneous Combustion

Gas Structure Fire

Seismic Activity- (Other thanblasting)

Unknown

FALSE ALARM

Vehicle Fire False Alarm

INCENDIARY RAILROAD

Arson RR Brakes

SMOKING RR Equipment

Smoking RR Exhaust/Carbon Particle

Figure 4 - General and Specific Causes for Fire Reports

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d. Average State Resource Values for Estimating ValuesDamaged & Saved

(1) Conservative values which may be used only when localvalues cannot be determined.

FORAGE

Range Land $0.94 acre

Hardwood (Aspen) Forest Land $2.36 acre

Conifer Forest Land $1.61 acre

Pinyon-Juniper (greater than 65% canopycover)

$1.10 acre

Pinyon-Juniper (less than 65% canopycover)

$1.82 acre

Mt. Brush $2.36 acre

RECREATION


Hardwood Forest Land $40.24 acre



Pinyon-Juniper $37.04 acre

WATERSHED






FOREST PRODUCTS

Saw timber


Conifer Forest Land $1,809.58 acre

Poles



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Figure 5 - Average State Resource Values

FOREST PRODUCTS CONT’D.

Post

Pinyon-Juniper (65% plus canopy) $18.51 acre

Pinyon-Juniper (less than 65% cover) $10.97 acre

Christmas Trees



Fuel Wood



Pinyon-Juniper (65% plus cover) $184.29 acre

Pinyon-Juniper (less than 65%covered)

$72.14 acre


STRUCTURES

Dwellings

Wood Frame

Basic $48.93 sq ft

Custom $67.24 sq ft

Masonry

Basic $55.03 sq ft

Custom $70.45 sq ft

Out-buildings & Garages

Wood Frame $17.74 sq ft

Masonry $19.97 sq ft

Open carport or Pole Barn $12.05 sq ft

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e. Suppression Resource Use Cost 2010

(1) State Resources

(a) Fire fighters 1) Use actual cost. Varies from individual to individual.2) Overtime and hazard pay where applicable.

(b) Vehicles1) ½ - ¾ Ton 4x4 $ 0.50/mile or $ 30.00/hour2) Type 6 4x4 Engine $ 0.83/mile or $ 49.80/hour

(c) Incident Command Post Trailer1) Trailer $250/day

(d) 2010 Lone Peak Vehicle/Equipment Costs

1) Twin Peaks IA Crewa) 1.5 Ton F-550 Cache $.85/mileb) 6 Person Crew Carrier F-550 $1.98/mile

2) Lone Peak Enginesa) Type 6x Enhanced (Light) $67.67/hourb) Type 3 Interface (heavy) $116.90/hour

3) Lone Peak Hotshotsa) 1 Ton Supt. Truck $.85/mileb) 6 Person Crew Carrier Dodge 5500 $1.54/mile

4) UFRA Fire Crewa) 1.5 Ton F-550 Cache $.85/mileb) 6 Person Crew Carrier F-550 $1.98/mile

5) Dromedary Fuel Crewa) 1.5 Ton F-550 Cache $.85/mileb) 10 Person Crew Carriers $1.98/mile

6) Misc. Vehicles & Equipmenta) Command Vehicle (SUV) $.60/mileb) Fire: Chipper (14"-18") with Vehicle $50.00/hour

7) Note:

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Figure 6 - Federal Excess Equipment Rates

a) Fire chipper usage costs will be billed for shifthours recorded.

b) Higher mileage rates are due to the replacement schedule dictated by Fleet Operations.

(2) FEPP

(a) The rate for this equipment is determined by usingtwo-thirds (.666%) of the rate that best describes theequipment. Equipment rates are composed of anoperating and depreciation component. The two-thirdsrate is intended to cover operating expenses of theequipment. Since the title of FEPP equipment stays withthe federal government, and depreciation is not anappropriate expense for the Fire Department or District,the reduction in rate reflects the calculated depreciationamount for the equipment.

2010 Fire Department Or District RatesFederal Excess Equipment

Structural Engines

ClassDevelopmental

RateFully Qualified

NWCG# Persons

T1 Engine NA $ 230 4T2 Engine NA $ 200 3

Wildland EnginesT3 Engine $ 125 $ 167 3

T4 Engine $ 118 $ 157 2

T5 Engine $ 111 $ 147 2T6 Engine $ 108 $ 137 2GammaGoat $ 92 $ 120 2

Water Tenders (Tactical)T1 Tender $ 112 $ 140 2T2 Tender $ 104 $ 130 2T3 Tender $ 100 $ 125 2

Water Tenders (Non-Tactical)T1 Tender NA $ 110 1T2 Tender NA $ 100 1T3 Tender NA $ 95 1

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Figure 7 - NWCG Fire Unit Standards

(3) NWCG Standards

Type 3Engine

Type 4Engine

Type 5Engine

Type 6Engine

Type 3Tender

Pump Capacity (gpm) 150@250 psi 50@100 psi 50@100 psi 30@100 psi 200

Tank Capacity (min) 500 750 400 150 1,000

1½” Hose(feet) 1,000 300 300 300 -

1" Hose(feet) 800 300 300 300 -

Personnel 3 3 3 2 2**tactical, if water tender is non tactical only 1 person is required and rate is $36.56

(4) RM/GBCG Incident Standard Estimate Rates

(a) The Interagency Business Management Handbook provides a worksheet for calculating fire costs. The formlists approximate hourly and daily costs for resourcestypically assigned to your fires. These figures can beused to obtain a reasonable estimate of daily and totalfire costs for completing fire reports. You have beenprovided several copies of this form. If you needadditional copies contact your supervisor or the FireBusiness Management Specialist (Jane Martinez) in thestate office. See Figure 8 for the rates.

B-19Figure 8 - RM/GBCG Incident Standard Estimate Rates

Isuite COST ITEMS:

KIND Code Crews: 14 hrs/20 people Daily Cost

HC2 Handcrew TY2 $10,200

HC1 Hotshots TY1 $9,800

HC2 AD Crew TY2 $5,100

HC2 Contract Crew TY2 $10,500

HC2 State Crew TY2 $9,800

HCI2 Inmate Crew TY2 (10 pers) $1,800

HECP Helitack (ea) (5 pers) $2,500

CC Camp Crew (10 pers) $2,500

OS Natl Guard & LEO (Ea pers) $300

CREWS # People

OH - Line Each Hazard $840

ENG# FED ENG Type 3-6 Ave $1,400

ENG# Cooperator ENG TY 3-6 Ave $2,500

ENG# Pvt ENG Type 3 $2,060

ENG# Pvt ENG Type 6 $1,500

WAT# Water Tender TY3 $1,600

DOZ# Dozer PVT - TY2 $1,700

LOWB Lowboy/Transports TY2 $1,200

Skidgine $1,900

Faller Moduel $1,500

EQUIPMENT # People

Unit Average Air Costs

HR/EA HEL1 - Sikorsky,Kmax $3,800

HR/EA HEL2 (205, 212, UH-1H) $1,700

HR/EA HEL3 (500-D, 206) $1,000

Ea Run Tanker - Ty 1 (P3) 3000gl $6,000

Ea Run Tanker - Ty 2 (P2V) 2450gl $3,400

Ea Run Tanker - SEAT 1200gl $2,200

DA/EA Recon/ AA / IR fixedwing $1,200

Gallon Retardant per/GL $1.30

Isuite OH - Non Hazard (# EA) $700

KIND Code Casuals/ Day (# EA) $240

AMBU Ambulance $1,500

BUYM Buying Teams (5) $1,920

BUS Buses $832

CACH Cache (x # people) $50

CTR Caterer (x # people) $48

EDRC Disp.Expanded per person $400

FT Fuel Trk w/Operator $1,500

FT Fuel Trk + Fuel Issued $3,636

GEN Generator/Electricity $769

GRAY Gray Water Trk $1,050

TRCL Garbage / Dumpsters (EA) $60

HNDW Handwashing Stations $75

LUA Land Use Agmts (EA) $200

MEC Mechanic Trk w/Operator $1,192

MOOF Mobile Office w/Operator $1,900

TENT Tent/Yurt (Trailers=MOOF) $500

MISC All Phone Services/Day $1,000

PP Portable Pumps $50

TLT Porta Potties w/service #EA $100

POT Potable H20 Truck TY2 $1,600

Rental Vehicles Average $100

PU Pickup with Operator $250

REF Reefer $200

SHW Showers (mobile unit) $3,000

TRAN Travel Average (EA) $500

SUP Supplies Daily Cost SUM

OR… T.Support Cost EST x EA# $150

DAILY TOTALS: # People

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(5) Boundary Fires

To obtain accurate costs in a timely fashion, all parties willmake a good faith effort to resolve costs on an ongoing basisas soon as the fire starts. Therefore, every fire that crossesjurisdictional boundaries will have a cost-share agreement.Fire wardens will complete the one page cost-shareagreement form in triplicate. Copies of the cost-shareagreement will be submitted to your supervisor, who willforward them to the Cost Tracking Specialist in the Salt LakeOffice.

In order to expedite the billing process, certain guidelinesshould be followed when creating cost-share agreements.Generally, basing agency costs on time (e.g. FF&SL payssuppression cost from 1400 hrs to 2400 hrs and BLM paysthe remaining suppression costs) does not work. It is nearlyimpossible to determine each agency’s cost using thismethod. Rather than basing an agreement on time thefollowing guidelines are provided to help you negotiate acost-share agreement.

(a) Guidelines for filling out cost-share agreements:

1) Dollar amount per acre. Base your cost-shareagreement on a set dollar amount per acres burned.(e.g. FF&SL will pay $2.80 per acre for the cost of firesuppression.)

2) Best estimate of cost(s). Base your cost-shareagreement on an acceptable estimated cost for agiven resource. (e.g. FF&SL agrees to pay for sixloads of retardant at $9,000 per load - $54,000.)

3) Loads of retardant. Base your cost-shareagreement on a set number of loads of retardant.(e.g. FF&SL will pay for three loads of retardant)

4) Ownership. Base the cost-share agreement on

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percentage of burned acres owned / managed byeach agency. (e.g. 20% of burned acres are state land- FF&SL pays 20% of suppression costs)

5) Flat dollar amount. Base the cost-shareagreement on a dollar amount. (e.g. FF&SL agrees topay $2000 of suppression costs)

2. DIVISION FIRE POSITION CERTIFICATION

a. Red Cards

(1) All division employees will be certified through the red cardsystem for the wildland and prescribed fire positions they arequalified. Red cards will be issued by the State Office.Employees will provide documentation showing training andphysical fitness requirements have been met. Red cards willbe valid one year from the date of issue. Request for redcards will be done by the Area Manager or Area FMO in onesingle consolidated per Area. This request can be made by e-mail. Copies of pack test forms, completion of refreshertraining will accompany the request and can be e-mailed orfaxed. Documentation of refresher training must be recordedon a NWCG certificate. Pack test completion will bedocumented on the approved Division form. A completedhealth questionnaire form will also be required.

(2) Red cards will be issued once a year, per person. Unusual orextraordinary circumstances may require second red card tobe issued. For example: if a person has met the requirementsfor additional fire certifications, and these certificationswould make him/her eligible for advancement to a highergrade and therefore, increased pay, this may qualify as anextraordinary circumstance. It will be the responsibility of thesupervisor to provide a written explanation of thecircumstance to the Division Training Officer if an additionalred card is to be issued. The written explanation will be filedinto the individual’s training folder at the State Office. Forcertifications that expire mid season, it will be the

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responsibility of the Division Training Officer to notify theeffected individual and supervisor when the red card isissued. It will be the responsibility of the supervisor tomonitor the situation. A hard copy of each persons red cardwill be kept on file in that person’s training folder at the StateOffice and Area Offices. Lone Peak Conservation Center shallmaintain their own records.

(3) The red card has two places for signatures. One signatureand date by the certifying manager and a signature and dateby the State Forester/Division Director. It is preferred thesignatures be the Division Training Officer and the StateForester/Division Director. The Training Officer is responsibleto ensure the individual meets all the requirements forcertification. The Division Training Officer signs as “certifyingmanager”. The State Forester/Division Director approvescertification on behalf of the Division. In absence of theDivision Training Officer, the State FMO will sign the red card.In absence of the State Forester/Division Director, the ActingDirector will sign.

b. Position Task Books

(1) The wildland and prescribed fire qualification system isperformance based. In addition to class room training andphysical fitness requirements individual performance isobserved and approved by a qualified evaluator. Forestry,Fire and State Lands has adopted the NWCG Position TaskBook System as outlined in the Wildland and Prescribed FireQualification System Guide PMS 310-1, June 2009.

(2) Definitions for Trainee, Coach, Training Specialist, Evaluator,Final Evaluator and Certifying Official may be found in thePMS 310-1, pages 17 - 20.

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(3) Position Task Books for positions up to and including singleresource positions can be initiated by the Area office.Position Task Books for other positions will be initiated bythe State Office. Required training, as listed in thePMS 310-1, must be completed before a Position Task Bookis issued.

(4) Final certification will be issued by the State Office when thePosition Task Book is completed and all required training andother training which supports development of knowledge andskills is completed as listed in the PMS 310-1. It is requiredthat trainees complete a minimum of three separate trainingassignments before being recommended for certification.Trainees will submit completed Position Task Books to theArea Office for review by the Area FMO or Area Manager, thesubmitted Position Task Book will then be reviewed by theState Training Committee for certification. A copy will bemade for the State Office and the original returned to thetrainee.

(5) A random sample of fire qualifications for personnel fromeach Area/State Office and Lone Peak Conservation Centerwill be checked for accuracy each year. The entire Divisionfile will be checked for accuracy every three years.

c. Fire Warden

(1) The primary responsibility of the Fire Wardens is tocoordinate and supervise initial attack on fires in their district(county). This, by definition, is initial attack incidentcommander. This demands training and qualificationsbeyond the basic firefighter level. Therefore, Fire Wardensshould be trained to meet the Type IV Incident Commander(ICT4) level.

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Figure 9 - Fire Training Progression Schedule

d. Stand-by Warden

(1) Fire Wardens will make arrangements to provide a standbyperson when they are not available. This person must bequalified to carry out the duties of the Fire Warden in his/herabsence. This person must be a red carded fire fighterpreferably qualified at the FFT1 level.

Area Managers are responsible for ensuring that fire wardensin their areas meet all the necessary training standards whenhired. Below is the training required to progress to theIncident Commander 3 (ICT3) level as per the Wildland andPrescribed Fire Qualification System Guide, 310-1, of June,2009.

FFT2 FF T1 ICT5* ENGB ICT4 STEN TFLD ICT3I-100 S-131 S-131 I-200 S-200 S-215 S-215 S-300L-180 S-133 S-133 L-280 S-215 I-300 I-300 L-381S-130 S-211 S-211 S-230 S-234 S-330 S-330 S-390S-190 S-212 S-212 S-231 RT-130 L-380 L-380 RT-130

RT-130 RT-130 S-234 RT-130 RT-130S-260S-270S-290

RT-130*not a prerequisite for ENGB or ICT4

3. CHAINSAW QUALIFICATIONS

a. General

Chainsaws can be a useful tool for fire suppression, fuelsmitigation work and other natural resource management projects.However, in the hands of an untrained or inexperienced operatorthey can be deadly. Improper operation can increase costs,damage property, and cause serious injury or worse. Even thoughthey pose an inherent risk, chainsaws have become a necessarypiece of equipment for much of the work we do. The safe andefficient use of these tools is essential to meeting many of ourwork objectives. Therefore, it is essential that the Division

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implement the following standards for the operation ofchainsaws.

b. Standard Operating Procedure

All Division employees who operate a chainsaw will, at aminimum, successfully complete the National WildfireCoordinating Group (NWCG) S-212 Wildfire Power Saws. The classmust be taught by some one qualified at the Single Resource andB faller level. The class must also include a practical/field exercisewhere students can practice techniques and demonstrate theirability to safely operate a saw to perform limbing, bucking andfalling procedures. In addition to meeting these trainingstandards Division employees will wear the appropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE) when ever operating chainsaws. Thisincludes: eye protection, hearing protection, hardhat, gloves, lace

up boots with lug soles, and chainsaw chaps. Individuals must

be first aid and CPR certified prior to being allowed to

operate a chainsaw. C Fallers receiving their initial

evaluation from an agency outside of this Division require

the signature of the Utah State Chainsaw Coordinator to be

certified as a C Faller.

c. Certification Levels

(1) FALA. Certification at this level permits the operator toperform limbing, bucking and falling operations on treediameter at breast height (DBH) up to 10 inches. Individualscertified at this level have limited experience and/or onlyrequire occasional use of chainsaws. After successfulcompletion of the required training, written documentation,signed by the FALB or higher who conducted the course, willbe submitted to the Division Training Officer stating theindividual is competent at the A level. The qualification willbe listed on the Incident Qualification Card (Red Card) forfire-qualified employees. For those not fire qualified a sawqualification card will be issued.

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(2) FALB. Certification at this level permits the operator toperform limbing, bucking and falling operations on treediameter at breast height (DBH) up to 24 inches. Bar lengthmay be restricted at the discretion of the evaluator.Individuals certified at this level have moderate experienceand use chainsaws intermittently. After successfulcompletion of the required training, written documentation,signed by the FALC or higher who conducted the course, willbe submitted to the Division Training Officer stating that theindividual is competent at the B level. The qualification willbe listed on the Incident Qualification Card (Red Card) for firequalified employees. For those not fire qualified a sawqualification card will be issued.

(3) FALC. Certification at this level permits the operator toperform complex limbing, bucking and falling operations. C-Fallers can be restricted to bar length and tree diameter atbreast height (DBH) at the discretion of the evaluator. Individuals certified at this level have extensive experienceand maintain their proficiency through routine use ofchainsaws. Individuals at this level must have previousexperience as a FALB and successfully complete a C Fallercourse. The approved course must be delivered by a C-Certifier as well as all field evaluations completed by thesame professional(s). Written documentation, signed by theC-Certifier who made the evaluation, will be submitted to theDivision Training Officer stating the individual is competentat the C level. The qualification will be listed on the IncidentQualification Card (Red Card) for fire-qualified employees.For those not fire qualified a saw qualification card will beissued.

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Figure 10 - Faller Certification Schedule

FALA FALB FALC C Certifier

Training S-212 withfield evaluation

S-212 with fieldevaluation

S-212 and C-Faller Course

S-212 and C-Faller Course

Certification Requirement

Certified byFALB or higher

Certified byFALC or higher

Certified bytwo C-Certifiers orone C-Certifierand one C-Faller

Certified bytwo C-Certifiers andone Pro-Faller

Capability Up to 10 inchDBH

Up to 24 DBHBar lengthrestrictionoptional

DBH and barrestriction is atthe discretionof theevaluator

No restrictions

Currency Three yearcurrency

Three yearcurrency

Three yearcurrency

Three yearcurrency

d. Safety

In addition to meeting all training standards, all Divisionemployees will wear the appropriate personal protectionequipment (PPE) whenever operating a chainsaw. Thisincludes eye protection, hearing protection, hardhat, gloves,lace-up boots with lug soles and chainsaw chaps. No treesshould be felled when the top of the tree is not visible forany reason including obstruction because of heavy smoke,fog, darkness, canopy, etc. While performing operations onFederal lands, procedures for the governing agency must befollowed. For example, the Health and Safety CodeHandbook must be followed when performing operations inthe Forest Service’s jurisdiction.

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4. WORK SCHEDULE

Supervisors are responsible for establishing their wardens’ workhours and work days within the confines of this policy. A writtenwork schedule will be established between each district fire

warden and their supervisor. A copy of this work schedule will besent to the state offices and the local interagency fire center.

a. Regular Wardens

(1) The minimum work week for all full-time personnelshall be 40 hours. Because of the nature of field work,the hours might be irregular at times. However, unlessauthorized differently by their supervisor, the workhours of the full-time district fire wardens are to beadjusted to accommodate the four (4) day, ten (10)hour work day with a scheduled lunch and two 15-minute rest periods.

b. On-Call Wardens

(1) On-call wardens work only as required and are paid bythe hour for that time.

c. Work Week

(1) Work days of the district fire wardens will notnecessarily be Mondays through Thursdays, but thedistrict fire wardens must have three designatedscheduled days off a week for the computation of firesuppression overtime. These scheduled days off willremain the same for the entire fire season, but only asit pertains to figuring fire suppression overtime.Holidays are not considered regularly scheduled daysoff.

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5. LEAVE

a. Regular Wardens

(1) State personnel regulations prohibit the accrual ofannual, sick, military, or emergency leave to personnelother than full-time, permanent employees.

(2) Regular district fire wardens require a break from dutytwo days per week during the normal fire season as peragreement between the state forester and the variouscounties. The county agrees to provide a qualifiedstandby fire warden for those two days per week.

(3) Such standby personnel shall be compensated by thecounty at a rate determined by the county and thedistrict fire warden. It is the responsibility of the areamanager/fire management officer and the district firewarden to assure that the county does provide for thestandby.

b. On-Call Wardens

(1) Hourly wardens will make arrangements to provide astandby person when they are not available. Thehourly warden and area manager/fire managementofficer will make their own arrangements for payingthis individual. You will notify your supervisor anddispatch center as to who and when a standby isserving.

6. OVERTIME

Fire suppression overtime is the only overtime to becompensated by pay. (See Wildland Fire Suppression, Work RestRequirements & Overtime Compensation NR-01-B-17 on pg. A-48)

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7. ON-CALL TIME

Fire wardens will be compensated for the time that they are on-call at the rate of one hour paid for every 12 hours on-call. Whileon-call, wardens must be available to respond to a request forassistance within 30 minutes by telephone, radio or in person.On-call time generally begins June 1 and runs through October 31or the end of the closed fire season unless otherwise approved bythe State Forester. (See On-Call Status FFL-96-B-3 on pg. A-33)

8. TRAVEL

Visit http://finance.utah.gov for all Travel Rules and Policies thatmust be followed when traveling in state or out of state.

a. Out-of State Travel: (OST) must adhere to the

following protocols.

(1) All travel requests must be approved by theappropriate Area Manager or staff with budgetauthority.

(2) Must be included on the Agency Annual Travel Plan. (Ifnot, a letter with rational for the trip must beincluded).

(3) Must be submitted 45 days in advance, unless it isunder the emergency travel exemption during the fireseason.

(4) The traveler must have a current travel resumeattached.

(5) Before submitting the FI005-Request for OSTAuthorization, gather all of your travel financialamounts and determine most cost effective method oftravel.

(6) Submit the FI005 completed and include any agendasor convention schedules. Get a travel request (TR)number from Vicki. That will make it official and thenreserve your flight or book all other accommodationsthru state travel.

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(7) All out of state rooms you purchase must be bookedthrough state travel. Obtain an email confirmation andattach it with your paperwork.

(8) Submit reimbursement as directed.

Note: All airline tickets and OST rooms must be bookedthrough State Travel. They will book rooms for you even ifthey are higher than per diem rates. Ensure that State Travelsends you an authorization email to approve theexpenditure of any room. Remember there is a 24 hourhotline to book rooms or flights.

If another agency secures accommodations for you and youpay for it, make sure to still call state travel and getauthorization with confirmation. If the agency does pay forthe accommodation, no need to call state travel.

Remember, any travel request total that is over $750.00 willhave to go across the hall for approval.

b. Out-of State Meals:

(1) Meals Rate(a) Breakfast 10.00 (b) Lunch 14.00 (c) Dinner 21.00 (d) Total $45.00

(2) The basic meal allowance for a 24-hour period of travelis $45.00. The allowance rates listed include tax, tips,etc. associated with the meals.

(3) Tips and Tax on Meals – Tips and tax on meals areincluded in the per diem amount.

(4) Allowance Computation – The meal reimbursementcalculation is comprised of three parts:

(a) The Day the Travel Begins – The mealreimbursement the traveler is entitled to is

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Figure 11 - Day Travel Begins Meal Compensation Schedule

determined by the time of day he leaves hishome-base. (Travelers living on the Wasatch frontare allowed 1 to 2 hour's time for travel andreporting for boarding prior to the scheduleddeparture time. Travelers may be required to beat the airport earlier to go through security.) The24-hour period is divided into four quarters formaking the determination.

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M.

12:01-6:00 6:01-noon 12:01-6:00 6:01-midnight

*B, L, D *L, D *D No Meals

In-State $36.00 $27.00 $16.00 –0–

Out-of-State $45.00 $35.00 $21.00 –0–

* B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

(b) The Days at the Location – The traveler is entitled tothe total meal allowance, as described above.This is reduced by any complimentary meals ormeals included in function registration costs.(See Complimentary Meals and Meals Included ina Registration Fee in this policy.)

(c) The Day the Travel Ends – The meal reimbursementthe traveler is entitled to is determined by thetime of day he returns to his home-base. The24-hour period is divided into four quarters formaking the determination.

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Figure 12 - Day Travel Ends Meal Compensation Schedule

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M.

12:01-6:00 6:01-noon 12:01-7:00 7:01-midnight

No Meals *B * B,L *B, L, D

In-State –0– $9.00 $20.00 $36.00

Out-of-State –0– $10.00 $24.00 $45.00

* B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

c. Out-of State Hotel Rates:

(1) Ensure to book all OST hotels through State Travel.For out-of-state lodging options and to see per diemrates go to http://finance.utah.gov

(2) Note: For double state employee occupancy, add $20,for triple state employee occupancy, add $40, forquadruple state employee occupancy add $60.

d. In-State Travel:

(1) Lodging is reimbursed at the rates listed below forsingle occupancy only. For in state lodging at anon-conference hotel, the state will reimburse theactual cost up to $65 per night for single occupancyplus tax except as noted in the table below. Travelersmay secure their own in-state lodging reservations aslong as the rate is within the state lodging per diemlimits.

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Figure 13 - Utah Cities Lodging Rates

In Utah, Cities with Differing Rates

Altamont $70.00 plus tax

Boulder $70.00 plus tax

Bryce $70.00 plus tax

Green River $70.00 plus tax

Kanab $75.00 plus tax

Layton $70.00 plus tax

Logan $75.00 plus tax

Mexican Hat $70.00 plus tax

Moab $80.00 plus tax

Ogden $70.00 plus tax

Panguitch $70.00 plus tax

Park City $90.00 plus tax

Heber City/Midway $90.00 plus tax

Price $70.00 plus tax

Provo/Orem/Springville/Lehi $75.00 plus tax

Metropolitan Salt Lake City $90.00 plus tax

St. George/ Washington/Springdale $70.00 plus tax

Vernal/Roosevelt $90.00 plus tax

All Other Utah Cities $65.00 plus tax

(2) Note: For double state employee occupancy, add $20,for triple state employee occupancy, add $40, forquadruple state employee occupancy, and add $60

(3) In-State Meals: (a) Breakfast $9.00 (b) Lunch 11.00 (c) Dinner 16.00 (d) Total $36.00

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(4) The basic meal allowance for a 24-hour period of travelis $36.00. The allowance rates listed include tax, tips,etc. associated with the meals.

e. Premium Cities:

(1) The traveler may choose to accept the per diem ratefor out-of-state travel or to be reimbursed at theactual meal cost, with original receipts, up to $59 perday. The traveler will qualify for premium rate on theday travel begins and/or the day travel ends only if thetrip is of sufficient duration to qualify for all meals onthose days. The traveler may choose differentreimbursement methods during the trip; however, hemust use the same method of reimbursement for anentire day. Reimbursement is for the traveler only. Ifmore than the traveler's meal is charged on a receipt,this must be deducted to reflect the traveler's costsonly. Actual meal cost includes tax and tip. Alcoholicbeverages are not reimbursable.

f. Rental Vehicles:

(1) If you need a short term or seasonal use vehiclecontact DNR or Fleet to place your request. If youbreakdown or need a "commercial" rental vehicle (i.e.Enterprise), you have a few options available to you.Team assignments are also part of this situation if yourent the vehicle and not the buying team or dispatch.We are required to book all rental cars throughavailable state channels.

(a) State Travel: Currently Budget and Enterpriseare on contract. Call State Travel during businesshours or on their 24 hour line.

(b) Fleet: Also has Enterprise as a rental option. Goto Fleet online to reserve your vehicle(http://fleet.utah.gov/ ).

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(c) ARI: Can provide you with roadside assistanceand a vehicle if needed.

Note: The above vendor's contracts do not allowoff road driving by contract, however, RiskManagement has agreed to cover liability whenusing commercial vehicles during stateassignments. Risk will cover the damage to rentalvehicles used in the course and scope ofemployment if you will comply with the following:

1) First, vehicles will be rented only whenabsolutely necessary. We understand thatyou usually use fleet vehicles, but rentvehicles when you are in the field and afleet vehicle breaks down or fly to a fire andrent vehicles there. If there are othersituations, please let us know.

2) Second, you will rent only vehicles that areappropriate for off-road use, e.g., trucks orfour wheel drive vehicles designed to gooff-road.

3) Third, you will give extra instruction to youremployees that if it is necessary to use arental vehicle they will use extra caution.

4) Fourth, the vehicles will be used only forwork purposes while off-road. In thissituation, there will be a $500 deductible ifthe vehicle is rented through the state travelcontract. If a vehicle is not rented throughthe state rental contract, there is still only a$500 deductible when the exceptions apply:"where the insured can demonstrate that areasonable attempt was made to use such

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contract, but no automobile was availableto the insured under such contract:document as follows: A. at the time needed;B. at the place needed; C. of the typeneeded."

5) In addition, if you obtain a vehicle throughARI, the contracted for fleet service providerwho will assist when a fleet vehicle breaksdown and even supply replacementvehicles, that is considered acceptable andyou will still have a $500 deductible.

6) Visit http://finance.utah.gov/travel/cars.html to see insurance coverage limits.

Note: Do not buy extra insurance.

(2) State Travel Office Contact Information:

(a) State Travel Office: 1) Monday - Thursday 7am to 6pm2) Friday 8am - 5pm3) 801-538-33504) 866-489-9834 In-state toll free

(b) After Hours and Weekends Emergency:1) 6pm - 7am (Mountain Time) Monday

through Thursday2) 5pm - 8am (Mountain Time) Fridays 3) All day on weekends and holidays4) 888-739-7018

(c) Daytime Emergency:1) 7am - 6pm Monday - Thursday2) 8am - 5pm Friday3) 801-537-91244) (if traveling within 24 hours only)

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9. TRAVELING FOR OUT-OF-STATE FIRES

Out-of-state travel is primarily to provide the opportunity fortraining assignments or to maintain qualifications. Employees areeligible for per diem for out-of-state fire assignments whenexpenses are not covered by an incident. To receive per diem,supply numbers (s-numbers) and appropriate signatures must beprocured for reimbursement. Travel expenses will be documentedon the Division’s Travel and Expense Statement and submittedalong with a resource order and milage report to the Area Officewithin five working days of your return to the home unit. Any out-of-state assignments require supervisor approval in advance. Area Managers/FMOs must have out-of-state travelpre-authorized for wardens if they anticipate traveling out-of-state.

a. Forms Needed for Out-of-State Fires

(1) Incident resource order per incident (ICS-259)(2) Emergency firefighting time report (OF-288)(3) Incident crew time report (SF-261)(4) Division time sheet(5) Property loss or damage (when needed) (OF-289)(6) Incident emergency equipment shift tickets (OF-297)(7) Incident replacement requisitions (when needed)

(OF-315)(8) Employee claim for loss or damage of personal

property (when needed) (AD-382/DI-570)(9) Resourced orders for S# (ICS-259)(10) Itemized receipts (i.e. hotel, fuel)(11) P-Card log with receipts(12) Mileage log(13) A copy of travel reimbursement form from State(14) Billing form(15) Complete the Out-of-State Fire Activity Time Report

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10. TIME SHEETS AND PAY PERIODS

a. Pay Period

(1) A pay period consists of two full weeks beginning at12:00 am on Saturday and ending the second Friday at11:59 pm.

b. Time Sheets

(1) Time sheets need to be turned in the day the payperiod ends.

(a) There is a new electronic time sheet that isavailable for people to use. The time sheet isavailable on the Division’s M: drive atM:\Common\Accounting\FFSL Electronic TimeSheet_(most recent date).xls It is an Excelspreadsheet file.

(b) First, you need to save your own copy of theelectronic time sheet to your own computer or H:drive. Use your copy for all future pay periods.

(c) Second, using your copy, fill out the electronictime sheet & save the file.

(d) Third, you will need to print a hard copy for youand your supervisor to sign. Fax copy with both

signatures to Vicki Leetham @ 801-533-4111 by

1:00 pm on Monday of the payroll entry

week. Your original time sheet is retained in theArea Office.

(e) If you do not turn in a time sheet with both

your’s and your supervisor’s signature you

will not be paid. When your overdue time sheethas been received by Vicki with both signaturesyou will then be paid on the following pay period.

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Figure 14 - State Firefighter Rates

(f) If you have questions on the new time sheetcontact Vicki Leetham, 801-538-5494 or RuthMitchell, 801-538-5409.

(2) All fire overtime must be approved with supervisorssignature on the original time sheet.

(3) See Wildland Fire Suppression, Work RestRequirements Overtime Compensation Policy on NR-01-B-17 on pg. A-33 for figuring fire suppressionovertime.

(4) Fire Information Table.(a) List all fire names.(b) Provide the dates you were on each fire.(c) Provide the county were the fire originated.(d) Provide the federal number.(e) Provide the number of regular personnel hours for

fire time.(f) Provide the number of over-time personnel hours

for fire time.(g) Provide the number of engine hours.(h) Provide the number of hours of hazard pay.

11. HIRING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES

The Department’s Human Resource office has compiled hiringpackets for seasonal employees. These packets are available fromyour supervisor or area secretary. After completing these formscorrectly, please send to Ruth Mitchell at the Salt Lake office.

This must be completed in a timely manner, so the new

employee can be paid.

a. State firefighters will be paid at the following rates:

Position QualificationStep

RangeHourly Rate

(2010)Fire Tech 1 FFT2 30 - 45 $11.92-$17.89Fire Tech 2 FFT1 38 - 53 $14.81-$22.24Fire Tech 3 Single Resource & ICT4 42 - 57 $16.50-$24.79Fire Tech 4 ICT3 & DIVS 45 - 60 $17.89-$26.89

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12. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESOURCES

In order to build capacity at the local level and managesuppression costs every effort will be made to utilize local firedepartment resources.

a. Fire Department Training

UCA 65-8-203 specifies eligibility to enter into a cooperativeagreement with the Division relating to fire protection.County fire departments or private providers, are required tomeet minimum standards for wildland fire training andcertification.

(1) The better trained a labor force, the more safe andefficient they become. The area fire staff shall makeefforts to meet the training needs of their local firedepartments.

(2) The Division has entered into a cooperative agreementwith the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy and variousApplied Technology Colleges to provide wildland firetraining to local fire departments and agencypersonnel. A coordinator has been hired to plan andarrange for training throughout the state. Thecoordinator may be reached at 1-888-548-7816.

(3) When you have need of local fire department training,check with adjacent departments/agencies to ascertaintheir interest. Contact your area manager with desiredclass information and recommended time and place.The area manager will contact the coordinator who willmake arrangements for the class.

(4) For wildland fire qualifications that the Utah FireService Certification System has not yet developed acertification, fire department personnel present theirtraining documentation to the training officer at theFFSL state office. Once the requirements have been

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verified, FFSL will notify the Certification System andrequest a Red Card be issued with the NWCCGqualifications listed on it.

(5) Individuals seeking NWCCG qualifications beyondthose offered by the Certification System will berequired to meet standards identified in the WildlandFire Qualification System Guide PMS 310-1. Tobecome fully qualified, individuals must meet alltraining listed, including “additional training whichsupports development of knowledge and skills”,experience, and physical fitness requirements.

(6) It is recommended training be planned well inadvance. Training which the fire warden cancoordinate and instruct themselves or with limitedassistance is encouraged. Training materials can beobtained from the area manager, the state office orthe Utah Fire and Rescue Academy. Remember toreport all training on your Monthly Activity Report.

(7) The area fire staff or assistant fire managementcoordinator can inform the fire warden of trainingpackages from region and state offices. The firewarden should become aware of training sessions andopportunities available from cooperating agencies(BLM, USFS, Utah Fire & Rescue Academy).

(8) Field personnel should consider coordinating wildlandfire training sessions to include several firedepartments or groups at a session. When this isdetermined to be infeasible, then a request to train anindividual fire department will be accepted.Consideration should be given to the numerousfactors that influence cost effectiveness of the trainingprogram.

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(9) Local interagency training cadres have proven to bevery effective. Trainees get a personal and professionaltraining experience from the people they are mostlikely to be working with on the fire ground.

b. Red Cards for Fire Departments

(1) Red cards will be issued to fire department personnelwho have met the Utah Wildland Firefighter I andWildland Firefighter II Certification Standards. Theprocess for certification is outlined in the Utah FireService Certification System Wildland Firefighter I andWildland Firefighter II Certification Standards. Thesedocuments are available from the Utah Fire andRescue Academy (UFRA). In summary, the steps forcertification are as follows:

(a) The department must complete the required training. This training can be coordinated byUFRA or other qualified instructor(s).

(b) The department requests testing through theCertification Office at UFRA. Candidates arerequired to take a written and manipulative skillstest. At the time of testing the department mustproduce the training record, physical fitness testrecord and the PAR- Q & You questionnaire. There is a fee of $20 for the written test.

(c) The department makes a request for certificationto the Certification Council. UFRA will issuecertification and a red card. There is a $20 fee forcertification.

(2) The fire warden and the wildland coordinator at UFRAmay work together to hold regional courses forrequired training. Completion of the NWCG PositionTask Book for Advanced Fire Fighter Squad Boss isrequired for Wildland Firefighter II certification. They

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must also attend 100% of the course and pass the finalexam by 70% or better. The Fire Chief will beresponsible for holding the physical fitness test. Theymay choose to test by using one of the following:

(a) 1½ mile run(b) Pack test

c. Re-certification

(1) Red cards are good for one year from the date of issue.Firefighters must apply for re-certification to theCertification Council. Firefighters must show they havecompleted a four hour refresher course and meet thephysical fitness standard. There is a $5.00 fee for re-certification. The original training is valid and currentfor up to five years without any fire responses.

(2) There is no state certification above Wildland FireFighter II. Any red cards issued for fire qualificationsbeyond this level will be issued by the UFRACertification Office on behalf of the Division.

d. Fire Business Management

(1) In order to increase efficiency the Division has createda standard method of conducting business with firedepartments. Procedures as well as standard forms areoutlined in the Fire Department Business Handbook. Acopy of this document is available online atwww.forestry.utah.gov/firemgt/firedepts.php or at yourArea Office. The procedure can be summarized in thefollowing three steps:

(a) Department enters into a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Division. This becomesan addendum to the agreement between thecounty and the Division. The department and theDivision agree to rates for equipment andpersonnel (form FM 100).

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(b) Fire departments document time on fires usingstandard Crew Time Reports and EmergencyEquipment Shift Tickets.

(c) Fire Departments will submit billing to the localArea office on the Emergency Use Invoice within30 days.

13. LONE PEAK RESOURCES (LPCC)

a. Introduction

(1) The Lone Peak Conservation Center (LPCC) offers avariety of resources available for both incident andnon-incident assignments. The following is adescription of resources available and costs estimates.

(a) Contact LPCC: 801-571-0900 (automated system)1) Fax: 801-571-0468 or 801-571-20622) Gary Peck:

a) [email protected] b) Cell: 801-560-8105

Note: Additional Lone Peak staff contact information is listedin the Regional Mobilization Guide and also visit our webpagefor crew specific information on recruiting, accomplishments,and current news. http://www.lonepeak.utah.gov

b. Supporting Documents

(1) The Cooperative Fire Management Agreement (CFMA)between the State of Utah and Federal agencies (FS#01-F1-11046000-018) provides the authority to useand bill for services between agencies and other stateson any jurisdictional fire.

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(2) An Annual Operating Plan (AOP) between federalagencies and the state tiers off the CFMA and providesgreater detail of services and reimbursement practicesfor incident and non-incident activities.

(3) The Interagency Incident Fire Business ManagementHandbook, Chapter 50 provides additional informationabout Utah State resources, it’s cooperators andentitlements of state employees when used on fires.

(4) The State Fire Warden’s Manual has published vehiclemileage reimbursement rates and crew cost estimates.All LPCC supervisors for crews and engines will havecopies of these supporting documents.

c. Ordering

LPCC fire resource ordering is done through Northern UtahInteragency Fire Center (NUIFC) at 801-908-1900. Projectand fuels ordering will be handled through the LPCCCoordinator (Gary Peck 801-560-8105) and work done onNational Forest System lands will require a Task Order forpayment authorization or a Good Neighbor Authority (GNA)action if needed.

d. Resources

LPCC crews and engines are available for national responsefrom May through October. Availability for non-incidentproject work or other activities can range from April intoNovember, weather and workload dependent.

Note: See crew information to obtain specific timeline differences.

All crews are self supporting with government Visa purchasecards. Crew leaders are prepared to obtain all neededlogistical support items required for any task. All crewscome fully trained, certified and equipped with the tools andPPE to safely complete all assignments.

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(1) Lone Peak Engines

(a) In 2010, LPCC is staffing two (2) type 6xenhanced light engines and two (2) type 3 heavyengines.

(b) Light Engines (T6)

1) Engines are 325 gallons with foam induction(15 gallon).

2) Each engine will contain an NWCG cardedEngine Boss (ENGB) with two crewmembers.

(c) Heavy Engines (T3-4)

1) Engines are 750 gallons with class A andclass B foam.

2) Each engine will contain an NWCG cardedEngine Boss/ICT4, Engine Operator (ENOP),and three crew members. Total of six crewmembers with the chase vehicle.

3) The heavies are designed to be on interfacetactical assignments.

4) Engines are designed for urban interfaceand have a pumping capacity of 500 GPMand a front mount remote control monitor.

(d) Each engine is dispatched as a single resource orcan be ordered to fill a Strike Team or TaskForce.

(e) Engines are ideal for pre-positioning, severity oruse on smaller non-incident projects.

(f) Engines typically ramp up by the end of April andrun through October, unless situation dictatesotherwise.

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(2) The College Internship Fire Crew (UFRA)

(a) This Type II Initial Attack Crew (IA) Fire Crew is apartnership between the Utah Fire and RescueAcademy (UFRA) and Forestry, Fire and StateLands (FFSL). In 2010, UFRA will initiate theprocess to gain Type I status.

(b) FFSL hires students from the Utah ValleyUniversity (UVU) Fire Science Course FSW-1400.As interns, these students will fight wildfire, workon natural resource projects, and gain valuableskills such as exposure to wildfire fundamentals,team work and self achievement.

(c) Students can earn college credit towards adegree in Fire Science.

(3) The Lone Peak Hotshot Crew (LP IHC)

(a) LP IHC is a state sponsored crew operating withina joint partnership between FFSL and the U.S.Forest Service in R-4.

(b) The hotshots are a National Resource and aremobilized and managed as such.

(c) The crew overhead is structured to handlecomplex assignments and assist with needed ICSpositions.

(d) The crew availability is 180 days (May-October).Best chance for project availability is early or lateseason.

(4) Twin Peaks Initial Attack Crew

(a) Twin Peaks is a 20 person Type II Initial Attack(IA) Crew that has the experience base to handlecomplex assignments and challenging fuels work.

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(b) The Twin Peaks Crew has become the UFRA entrylevel platform for student interns to gainexperience as crew members and has otherstaffing opportunities as well.

(c) The crew starts project work in May and isavailable for fire until the end of October.

(d) The Twin Peaks Crew provides a springboard fortrained firefighters to staff other crews at LPCC,the Division or outside agencies.

(5) Dromedary Peak Fuels Crew

(a) The Dromedary Peak Fuels Crew is a 20 personcrew that is comprised of UFRA students andothers hired to fill crew positions. This entryprogram helps employees gain training (S-212)and exposure to the rigors of our workenvironment. Dromedary will function as a fuelsresource; conversely, it will also be certified tooperate as a (one) initial attack squad (IA) ifneeded by the area the crew is working in. Thearea can choose not to use the squad for IA andcomplete a target; however, that decision mustbe made during the scheduling period. Also, thearea has the option to share the resource withother units if the fire severity warrants. This is astate resource and not in ROSS as an extendedattack resource. The Dromedary Crew is the mainfarm crew for all LPCC crews.

(b) The Dromedary Crew will start the middle of Mayand end mid-August.

(c) In 2010, UFRA, Twin and Dromedary have allbecome part of the UFRA Team. The teamcenters on the student internship program by

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providing an engaged learning atmosphere andcareer advancement.

(6) Project Costs

Crew NameProject: Commute$26/hr/10 Hours

Project: Camp$28/hr/10 Hours

Twin Peaks (20) $5,200 $5,600

Type 6x Engines (3) $780 $840

Type 3 Engines (6) $1,560 $1,680

Lone Peak IHC (23) $5,980 $6,440

UFRA (20) $5,200 $5,600

Dromedary Peak(20)

$5,200 $5,600

Note: Crew estimates may change if the personnel numbers fluctuate. Ask thecrew supervisor for the accurate head count and real time figures.

(7) Project Information:

(a) Hourly rate ($26.00/hour for commutes and$28/hour for campouts) includes all personnel,equipment, vehicle mileage and per diem costs.

(b) LPCC will provide basic equipment, saws, polepruners, brush cutters, chippers and PPE. LPCCstaff will coordinate actions with a designatedArea Liaison (COTR) as a main point of contact.

(c) The COTR will provide a Scope of Work definingobjectives and time frame which may includephoto's, maps and way points. The COTR willprovide logistical information for the crewsupervisor to aid with H2O needs, trash removaloptions, human service needs and any otherproject specific items.

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(d) LPCC staff will complete CTR's that must besigned by the COTR to verify hours worked. LPCCwill provide estimated costs and completion dataor photos to the COTR within thirty days ofcompletion of work.

(e) LPCC will charge for equipment rehab with amaximum of ½ hour of crew time daily.

(f) Travel time will be billed to the project UNLESSotherwise determined by LPCC.

(g) Fire and Fuels crews will be used as a laborworkforce. Specific time frames and usageparameters for each crew must be set well inadvance to alleviate confusion or schedulingconflicts.

(h) COTR must complete a final closeout with thecrew supervisor to approve work completed,quality and approve time documents. The COTRmust present any dispute action at that time orthe project will be considered completed to allCOTR standards and budget constraints.

(i) Any issues unresolved in the field can be directedto the LPCC coordination staff for discussionwithin 45 days of project completion.

e. Lone Peak Resource Fire Costs

Use the IIFBMH Chapter 80: 2009 Standard Rate forCommon Categories Supplement to the IBMH. The followingincident rates can be used for cost estimates in I-Suite orspreadsheet calculations. These are examples expressed asan hourly rate based on Lone Peak final invoices sent toASC

during the 2009 fire season. Note: Lone Peak Rates

shown are all inclusive including overtime, hazard

pay, equipment charges, per diem and lodging.

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(1) Handcrew IHC = $35.00 / person hour x hours

(2) Handcrew Type 2 IA = $35.00 / person hour x hours

(3) Engine Type 6 enhanced (wet) with crew of 3 =$165 / hour x hours

(4) Engine Type 3 Interface (wet) with crew of 4 - 6 =$290 / hour x hours

(5) Misc. Overhead = $50 - $60 / hour x hours

f. Closed Fire Season Staffing Requirements

Crew Supervisors and crew members are on-call 24hours/day seven days/week to meet mobilization requests(see On-Call Policy on page A-33). An on-call rotation will beestablished among the program coordinators or overhead atLPCC to document orders and dispatch crews, providecrew/agency representation and logistical support asrequired by agreement and/or policy.

14. EQUIPMENT

a. Vehicle Operation

(1) By DNR Policy (NR-97-A-10), minimum requirementsmust be met to operate a state vehicle:

(a) An appropriate and valid operators license.(b) No more than two moving violations within the

past 24 months. No more than one “responsible“ accident within the past 24 months.

(c) No driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI)violations are allowed within the past three (3)years.

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(2) New hires and re-hired seasonal fire technicians must:

(a) read the DNR Motor Vehicle Operation Policy andProcedures Guide and complete “EmployeeStatement” (DNR Policy NR-97-A-10 & AppendixA-2);

(b) Complete Risk Management’s video and test. Thetraining instructions can be accessed on theirwebsite:http://risk.utah.gov/loss/DriverVideoTest.html ;

(c) Complete Operator ID form.

(d) The above training must be completed at thetime of hire.

(3) All full time Division employees must complete aDefensive Driving training every two years to operatestate vehicles. This training can be accessedhttp://www.risk.utah.gov

(4) Only Division employees who are certified peaceofficers are authorized to operate Division vehicles asemergency vehicles. No Division employee isauthorized to disregard any traffic control whileresponding to a fire. Any Division employee whoviolates traffic control while responding to a fire will bepersonally responsible for their actions. SeeEmergency Vehicle Policy on page A-52.

(5) Anyone assigned a state vehicle to drive should fill out

a Mileage Trip Log report by the first working day ofthe month. Mileage Trip Logs will be submitted to theArea Secretary.

b. Maintenance

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(1) The vehicle and auxiliary equipment which has beenissued to the warden is for fire suppression. It is thewarden's responsibility to ensure the unit andequipment are clean and in good working order at alltimes. This is primarily to ensure a safe, effectiveattack can be made on fires. However, the appearanceof the unit also says a great deal about the Division,and the warden as an individual and as an employee.

(2) Time should be spent on a regular basis to maintain

the unit. The pumping equipment, including draftingcapabilities, should be checked daily.

(3) Vehicle damage and/or deficiencies should be reportedto a supervisor immediately. The supervisor willdetermine the best means of correcting the problemand provide instruction to the warden.

(4) If the warden is unable to contact a supervisor in areasonable amount of time, they should then contactthe State Fire Management Officer for instructions.

(5) The following should be considered minimummaintenance standards:

(a) Vehicle chassis lube, oil and oil filter changedevery 2,000 miles.

(b) Vehicle air filter checked and changed every2,000 miles.

(c) Pump engine oil change and air filter cleaned orchanged every 25 hours of use.

(d) Vehicle washed every week.(e) Vehicle waxed 2 times a year and at the end of

the season (total 3 times a year).(f) Visual inspection of all components once daily.(g) Pump started, systems checked daily.(h) A complete inspection will be made after every

incident.(i) There is a Fire Vehicle Safety Inspection &

Preventive Maintenance Form available.

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(6) Operational tips for the Briggs & Stratton/Robwenpump assembly

(a) Keep fuel free of water and dirt. Use isopropylalcohol/fuel deicer as required to remove anywater from fuel. Change fuel filter if dirty.

(b) Always turn fuel valve off when finished usingpump assembly. If fuel valve is left on for anextended period of time fuel may pass throughthe carburetor into the engine cylinder and crankcase diluting the lubricating oil.

(c) Service the pump motor every 50 hours. Keeptrack of operating hours on hour meter. Hourmeter runs anytime key is on.

(d) Always be sure some water is moving throughwhen pump is running to prevent overheating.Feel pump occasionally to see if it is getting hotfrom lack of circulation, All units are equippedwith either a 1/8" line to return water to the tankor a by pressure bypass valve. Be familiar withwhich system your engine is equipped.

(e) Call Mike Gyllenskog if you have any problems at:

1) 435-881-1446- Mobile

(7) Use the following procedure when storing the Enginefor the winter:

(a) Drain water from tank.(b) Open all valves halfway to prevent trapped water

freezing and breaking valve. (c) Open all petcocks and drains.

1) Make sure drains are operational.2) Check for drain petcock on bottom of

pump body.

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(d) Remove and stow filter cup and screen.(e) Remove and store battery inside to prevent

freezing.(f) Disconnect 1/4" line at back of pressure gauge,

behind panel to prevent damage from freezing.(g) Cover pump and motor with tarp or store vehicle

inside to prevent accumulation of moisture inengine, starter, and solenoid.

(h) Prevent water from entering fuel tank by replacingdamaged fuel caps.

(i) Prevent water from entering cylinders byreplacing damaged air cleaner nut.

(8) Robwen Model HF-100B Hydra-Flow Foam System

(a) To Make Foam

1) Connect suction hose to foam tank orcontainer of concentrate.

2) Run pump at approximately 80 PSI, withdischarge partially open.

3) Turn on/off valve to on position.4) Turn prime/flush/foam valve to

prime/flush position, when straightconcentrate is discharged from drain,system is ready.

5) Turn prime/flush/foam valve to foamposition.

6) Set metering valve to desired percentageand operate system.

(b) System Flushing Recommended After Each

Period of Use

1) Put foam suction hose into a container of

clean water OR If panel has foam/water

valve, turn to water position (4-valvepanel).

2) Run pump at approximately 80 PSI withdischarge partially open.

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3) Turn on/off valve to on position.4) Turn prime/flush/foam valve to

prime/flush position.5) Run until clear water is discharged from

drain.6) Turn prime/flush/foam valve to foam

position.7) Rotate metering valve 360 degrees ending in

1% position.8) Operate for approximately (1) minute to

flush power head & piping or until no foamis seen coming from nozzle.

9) Reach behind panel and momentarily turnlever on small filter to the side to flush filter,

note: flush also when foam pump

becomes sluggish as the filter may

become plugged when pumping dirty

water, then turn back to filter positionwhen finished (straight up).

(c) To Winterize

1) Flush system as per procedure (b)2) Shut pump off.

a) Open all suction and discharge ballvalves halfway to drain pump, pipingand tank.

b) Open both ball valve drain on bottomof pump piping and drain pet cock onbottom of pump housing if soequipped.

c) Remove pump suction filter cup andstrainer and store for season.

3) Turn on/off/winterize valve to on position.4) Disconnect and put foam suction hose into

a (1) gallon container of R.V. antifreeze.5) Connect shop air to fitting on back of panel

and turn 3-way ball valve to air purgeposition to drive pump - (Don’t overspeedpump).

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6) Turn prime/flush/foam valve to flushposition and operate pump on shop airuntil R.V. antifreeze is expelled from draintube.

7) Turn prime/flush/foam valve to foamposition and set metering valve at 1%(maximum).

8) Drive system with air until approximately ½R.V. antifreeze is sucked into system andbegins to run out of open

piping/valves.Note: This procedure

injects R.V. antifreeze into foam side of

system with the air purging the water

side - this step is critical to purge the

water side with air and fill the foam

side with antifreeze. If not done

correctly, freezing will damage pump.9) Disconnect shop air and turn 3-way valve

back to foam position.10) Turn on/off/winterize valve to winterize

position if system is so equipped.11) Leave foam suction hose disconnected for

winter.12) Access back of control panel.

a) Turn lever on small filter to sideposition to drain filter, leave in thisposition.

b) Remove ½” pipe plug from elbow(near filter), pour R.V. antifreeze intoopening to fill components. Replacepipe plug.

13) Drain concentrate from tank if unit is notstored inside. Freezing will damageconcentrate

14) Following the above steps will completelywinterize pump, piping and foam system,thus preventing freeze damage.

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c. Equipment Accountability

(1) Each employee is responsible for all equipment issuedto them. The property transfer records will serve as theofficial record of property accountability. Allemployees will be held accountable at termination ofemployment for all property issued.

(2) All employees are subject to inspection at any time toverify possession of inventory items, and to determinewhether equipment is being properly cared for.

(3) At times, an employee may transfer property chargedto them to another employee. When this is necessary,the following procedures are to be followed:

(a) Use the Division Property Transfer Book(available from your supervisor).

(b) Fill out legibly and make sure all three copies arereadable.

(c) Obtain the receiver's signature.(d) Distribution of copies are as follows:

1) White to Salt Lake Office2) Yellow to person receiving property3) Pink to Area Office or stays in book

d. Equipment Loss or Damage

(1) Loss or damage of state-owned equipment must bereported to the supervisor immediately in writing. Thereport should include a narrative stating thecircumstances under which the equipment was lost ordamaged. If loss of minor items occurred on a fire,simply fill out the property transfer book form asexplained above and charge the loss to that particularfire with a very short explanation written on the formitself and distribute copies as appropriate.

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(2) If a transfer book is not assigned to you, simply writeand submit the narrative explained above to yoursupervisor. They will be responsible for issuing theproperty transfer documents. If it is shown that loss ordamage is due to negligence on the part of theemployee, the employee may be required to replacethe item and/or face disciplinary action.

(3) The following is the basic inventory for the district firewarden engine. You should begin the fire season withthis inventory. This equipment should be returned atthe end of the fire season; excluding expendable itemsused for fire suppression throughout the season. Thislist will serve as a tool after each incident to determineif you have a full compliment of tools and supplies onyour engine. The last several lines on the list have beenleft blank for you to fill in items in your inventory thatare unique to your area. If there are discrepanciesbetween the items on your truck and the listedinventory consult your supervisor.

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(a) Basic Inventory - Fire Warden Engine

1 Fire Extinguisher 1 First Aid Kit

1 Star Lug Wrench 1 Hydraulic Jug Jack

1 Belt Weather Kit 1 Hydrant Wrench

1 Tanaka (or similar) Portable Pump 1 Tanaka Draft Hose w/Foot Valve

1 Collapsible Bucket 300 ft 1½” Hose

300 ft 1" Hose 500 ft 3/4" Garden Hose

1 Chain Saw 1 Pair Chain Saw Chaps

1 Pouch w/2 Wedges & Tools 1 Draft Hose w/ Foot Valve

1 Hydrant Adapter (2½ x 1½) 2 1½“ x 1" Spanner Wrench

2 1½" x 2½" Spanner Wrench 2 Hose Clamp

2 1" Gated Wye 2 1 ½" Gated Wye

2 1" Combination Nozzles 1 Forester Nozzle

2 1 ½" Combination Nozzles 2 3/4" Nozzle

2 1" Ball Valve 1 1 ½" Ball Valve

2 1 ½" x 1" Tee 2 1" x 1" Tee

2 1" x 3/4" Tee 3 1" Tee w/shut off

2 3/4" Shut Off Valves 2 3/4" Gated Wyes

2 3/4" Wyes 1 1 ½" Double Female

1 1 ½" Double Male 1 1" Double Female

1 1" Double Male 1 1" Thread Adapter

1 1 ½" Thread Adapter 2 1 ½" - 1" Reducer

2 1" - 1 ½" Increaser 4 1" - 3/4" Reducer

3 Fire Shovel 3 Pulaski

1 McCloud 1 Combination Tool

1 Drip Torch 2 Backpack Pump

2 Rolls of Flagging 200 ft Booster Hose

1 Case MREs 2 Box AA Batteries

1 Box D Batteries 1 Handheld Radio

1 Bucket (5 Gal) Foam Concentrate 1 Asst. Plastic Tool Sheathes

1 Asst. Hose Gaskets 2 12" Bastard Files

1 Sleeping Bag 1 Sleeping Pad

1 Roll of Filament Tape 1 Asst. Fusees

2 Five Gallon Gas Can

3 Sets Extra PPE (Nomex Shirts,Pants, Hardhats, Gloves,Shelters, Canteens, Headlamps,Earplugs, Etc.)

Figure 15 - Basic Inventory - Fire Warden Engine

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e. Accident Reporting

(1) Employees are required to report all vehicularaccidents or incidents to their supervisor within a24-hour period. An accident report form found athttp://webapps.fleet.utah.gov/accident.htm within 24 hours.The written report is due to the DNR safetycoordinator no later than six working days after theoccurrence. A copy of the accident report will go tothe Division director. Accident reporting kits andinstructions are included in each vehicle.

f. Disciplinary Action

(1) Disciplinary action will be applied consistently acrosseach Division within the department. The Divisiondirector may appeal the ruling of the accident reviewcommittee to the executive director. The followingschedule of actions will accumulate over a 36-monthperiod. Accidents or incidents that occurred more than36 months prior will be excluded when determiningdisciplinary actions. All disciplinary actions will berecorded in the employee’s file after the Divisiondirector and employee have been notified in writingand the process has been completed. Seasonalemployees are subject to possible discharge after asingle incident or accident. The DNR safety reveiwcommittee will make recommendations to therespective Division director after reviewing thecircumstances of occurrence. The followingprogressive disciplinary actions will be applied tonon-seasonal employees:

(a) Responsible Incident1) First occurrence will be followed by a letter

or warning issued to the employee.2) Second occurrence will result in a letter of

reprimand that will be placed in theemployee’s file.

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3) Third occurrence will result in a three-daysuspension without pay.

4) Fourth occurrence will result in suspensionfor five to ten working days without pay oremployee termination.

(b) Responsible Accident1) First occurrence will result in a letter of

reprimand to be placed on file.2) Second occurrence will result in a five-day

suspension without pay.3) Third occurrence will result in suspension

for five to ten working days without pay oremployee termination.

(c) Failure to Report an Accident1) Failure to report an accident or incident to

the motor pool manager or the DNR safetycoordinator within 24 hours may result in aletter of reprimand or other disciplinaryaction. Extenuating circumstances whichprevent the employee from reporting within24 hours will be reviewed by the safetycoordinator. A phone listing for reporting ofaccidents will be provided in each vehicle.

2) Failure to file a written report of an accidentor incident within 24 hours may result intermination.

(d) Driving under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol1) Any employee found operating a state

motor vehicle under the influence of drugsor alcohol will be subject to immediatetermination. Refer to DNR “AdministrativeServices Policy” NR-97-A-10 4/19/1999.

2) It is not permitted to transport anycontrolled substances in a state vehicle.

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15. PURCHASES

a. Vehicles

(1) All gasoline purchases must be from Gas Card outlets.Please ensure that the vehicle’s DNR Motor poolidentification number and your signature are legible onall copies of the gas ticket.

(2) For a listing of Gas Card outlets go to the followingwebsite: www.fuelmandfw.com

(3) Gas Card Problems:

(a) If your Gas Card won’t work you have a fewoptions:

1) If during business hours call the DNR motorpool Gas Card representative at 801-538-7369. They have direct access to free lockedor canceled cards.

2) Contact Fuel Network Help Desk at 801-538-3440 or 1-800-383-5626. Explain theproblem to the operator and ask them topage a service tech if it is an after hoursemergency.

3) Call Gas Card Emergency Hotline (1-800-326-7762) they can trouble shoot andadvise you. They can only fix minorproblems.

(b) Lost card:1) Notify your supervisor and request a

replacement card ASAP.

(c) Improper PIN:1) Contact supervisor or DNR motor pool.

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(d) Last Resort:1) Use personal credit card, keep receipts and

request reimbursement using the FuelReimbursement Form which can be found athttp://fleet.utah.gov/fuel/index.html

(4) The state gas card may be used for vehiclecleaning/washing/detailing once a month with a not toexceed limit of $30.00. A current list of gas card outletvendors will be given to you.

(5) Repair Policy / Procedure

(a) Notify your supervisor if your engine/vehicle is inneed of any repairs. For any service or repairs,you must call ARI (1-800-CAR CARE). ARI willprovide an approved vendor for service andrepairs. If you encounter any problems with ARI,call motor pool. (801-538-7309)

(b) For tires, auto glass or body repairs you will needto get approval from your supervisor and call ARIfor an approved vendor before proceeding withany of these purchases.

b. State Restricted Purchase Orders (RPO)

(1) All purchases other than Gas Card purchases must bemade with a Restricted Purchase Order (RPO).

(2) Advise your supervisor of what you need to purchaseor service required. Your supervisor will provide youwith the RPO number to use.

(3) Give this RPO number to the vendor. It should appearon their invoice(s).

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(4) When the item(s) you need to purchase or service havebeen completed, give the receipt or invoice to yoursupervisor.

(5) Certain items must be purchased on a state contract. Your supervisor will provide you with the names oflocal contract vendors. A current list of state contractscan also be obtained online at: www.purchasing.utah.gov

(6) Certain items or services up to a value of $999.99 canbe obtained from the best local source (services oritems under contract must be purchased fromcontracted vendors). For purchases from $1000.00 to$4,999.00 two telephone bids must be obtained. Yoursupervisor has the necessary form to document bids. The lowest bid that meets your specifications shouldbe used.

(7) Purchases over $5,000 must be bid out by statepurchasing. This procedure normally takes some time.

c. County Purchases

(1) For county purchases, the fire warden will need toobtain the necessary instructions from the countyclerk or auditor.

16. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT HIRE

a. Suppression equipment

(1) Heavy equipment, water tenders etc. can be hiredlocally on the incident provided the followingprocedures are followed:

(a) The equipment must be inspected prior to beinghired and when released. The inspection shouldbe documented on form OF-296.

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(b) The operator must agree to current Great Basinrates. These rates are available in the InteragencyFire Business Handbook, chapter 20, section 28Exhibit 01. These rates include the operator.Great Basin rates are updated each year and areincluded in this supplement. If you do not havethe current rates contact Jane Martinez at 801-538-5427.

(c) Contractor enters into a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Division. The contractorand the Division agree to rates for equipmentand personnel (form FM 100).

(d) Contractor document time on fires usingstandard Crew Time Reports and EmergencyEquipment Shift Tickets.

(e) Contractor will submit billing to the local Areaoffice on the Emergency Use Invoice within 30days.

17. EMERGENCY FACILITY RENTAL

Facilities for fire crews to rest and/or shower are often needed.These can also be procured locally provided the properprocedures are followed. Here are some guidelines to assist youin negotiating rates for facilities.

a. Government owned facilities

(1) Public Schools, State/County/City Parks - $300.00-$500.00/day. Government owned facilities should onlybe reimbursed for operating costs (wages, cleaning,damage, etc.) not profit.

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b. Privately owned facilities

(1) Land only - $100.00/acre/day plus cleaning anddamage for a small camp. For a large camp -$200.00/acre/day plus cleaning and damage.

(2) Land & Structure without utilities - $200.00/day pluscleaning, supplies and damage (city park).

(3) Land & Structure with utilities - $300.00/day pluscleaning, supplies and damage.

c. Water use

(1) No charges for water will be reimbursed unless thewater is from a culinary source or origin. A land-useagreement can be established for crossing private landto access water that will be used for fire suppressionefforts. If a landowner is impacted by loss of waterused for fire suppression, i.e. livestock/irrigation use,said water can be replaced by the IncidentManagement Team. If a landowner is to be

compensated with replacement water, accurate

documentation must occur to replace water used forfire suppression efforts.

(2) Please contact Tracy Dunford 801-538-5502 or JaneMartinez 801-541-6764 if you need more information.

d. Procedures

(1) You must get a supply number from dispatch.(2) Payment Options

(a) Land Use Agreement(b) Restricted Purchase Order (RPO)-(if vendor will

accept it)(c) State Purchasing Credit Card

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18. COUNTY MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORTS FOR FIRE FUNCTIONS

a. General Instructions

(1) A County Monthly Activity Report for Non-NFP FireFunctions shall be filed each month during the fireseason for each of the 29 counties. While the Wardenmay be involved in NFP projects, the Area NFPCoordinator will be responsible to compile a monthlyreport documenting NFP accomplishments. TheWarden will be responsible to submit a report for Non-NFP activities. Wardens working full-time will completemonthly activity reports outside the fire season as well.The warden should fill out the report and submit to thearea manager by the first week of the month followingthe report period. A copy should be sent to the stateoffice no later than the 15th of each month.

(2) If no fire program activity occurred in a county for agiven month, turn in a form indicating so.

b. Instructions on Filling out the Report

(1) Make reports legible. Please type or print in dark ink.

Use comment section to explain or clarify any fire

related activity which occurred in the county.

(2) Report only those items which have been completed!Items which are in progress should not be reported.

(3) Impact Fund Project: To the left of certain categoriesare boxes. If the item being reported is an officialImpact Fund Presuppression/ Prevention Project,check this box. Give additional information, as neededin the comments section.

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(4) Name the county where the activities occurred. If morethan one county was involved, report in each countywith an appropriate explanation in the commentssection.

(5) Training

(a) Number of Sessions: Enter number of firetraining sessions our agency was involved withinthe county. Indicate number of trainees anddepartment(s) or group(s) involved. Include alltraining: VFD, Federal Agencies, etc.

(b) Red Cards Issued: Enter the number of firedepartment members who have met thecertification standards and have been issued aRed Card by the Utah Fire & Rescue Academy(Wildland Firefighter I & II) Also enter thoseindividuals who have met the standards for otherwildland positions and been issued Red Cards byour Division. List the fire departments or groupswho have achieved the red carding.

(6) Equipment

(a) Number Inspected: Enter the number of FEPPunits inspected during the month. List thedepartment(s) or location(s) in which the unitsare located. Inspection Reports should be sent tothe area manager/area forester.

(b) Number Placed: List the number of FEPP unitsplaced or older units which were relocated withinthe county. List department(s) or location(s)where unit(s) were placed.

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(7) Planning

(a) Prevention Plans: List the number of prevention

plans written and completed during the month.Normally only one plan per county per year willbe written. Indicate the area(s) covered by theplan(s).

(b) Fuel Modification Plans: List the number of fuel

modification plans written and completedduring the month. List the name of the areacovered by the plan.

(c) Prescribed Burn Plans: List the number of

written plans completed for modifiedsuppression areas. List the name(s) of the area(s)covered.

(d) Other Plans: Enter the number of other written

fire related plans completed for the countyduring the month. List the area(s) covered by theplan. In the comment section explain the plantype and its purpose.

(8) Prevention

(a) Number of Newspaper Articles: List the numberof newspaper articles related to fire activitieswhich appeared in local papers due to the effortsof our organization.

(b) Organized Groups Contacted: Enter number ofgroup(s) contacted for fire prevention andnumber of people involved. This should includeSmokey Bear contacts, and other types ofprevention contacts.

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(c) Number of Radio Announcements: Enter thenumber of local radio announcements broughtabout by our organization's efforts.

(9) Hazard Reduction

(a) Number of Hazard Reduction Burns: Enter thenumber of burns our organization was involved inthat reduced the fire hazard. Enter total numberof acres burned for this purpose. Hazardreduction and prescribed fire may accomplishmany of the same goals. In differentiatingbetween these two, the primary purpose for thefire should be the deciding factor.

(b) Fuel Modification Projects: List the number offuel modification projects completed during themonth. A Fuel modification project is one whichchanges the fuel volume or type by means otherthan burning. These projects may be inconjunction with a fuel break or hazard reductionburn.

(10) Prescribed Fire

(a) Number of Range Improvement Burns: List thenumber of burns and acres involved in prescribedfire for range improvement. Under the commentssection, please list the landowner's name(s) andthe acres burned by individual ownership.

(b) Forest Burns: List the number of burns and acresinvolved on forested land. This may includeslash, health improvement, site preparation orother types of burns for forest management.Under the comment section, report the individuallandowners and the acres burned by individualownership.

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(c) Other Prescribed Burns: Enter the number ofother prescribed fires which occurred during themonth. List their purpose and number of acresburned. In the comment section list individuallandowner name(s) and acres burned.

(11) Burning Permits

(a) Number of Areas Physically Inspected: List thetotal number of areas which received an on the

spot inspection for potential burning permits.This should include hazard reduction andprescribed burns.

(b) Number of Burning Permits Issued After

Inspection: Enter total number of permits issued

after an on the spot inspection during the monthand acres burned under these permits.

(c) Number of Agricultural Burning Permits Issued

Without Inspection: Enter the number of burning

permits issued and acres burned without aninspection. Note: These permits must conform to Stateand County regulation!

(12) Comments

(a) Use this section to list additional information,break down your answer by type or ownership orto clarify the fire activities which occurred in thecounty

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C. SAFETY

1. FIRE MANAGEMENT SAFETY

a. Procedures

(1) Firefighter and public safety shall be the first and

over-riding priority during all fire suppression

and prescribed fire activities. Fire managementincident action plans, whether formal or informal, shalldeclare and adhere to this policy.

(2) Employees, contractors, and volunteers involved instate fire activities shall be responsible for adhering tothe safe work practices and procedures in this section,and incident commanders and prescribed firemanagers shall be responsible for analyzing the risksand hazards of each incident prior to engaging insuppression or management activities.

(3) Agency administrators shall be directly responsible forfirefighter and public safety. The agency administratorshall suspend or delay suppression operations whenthe risk to firefighter or public safety outweighs thepossible benefits of saving resources and property.

(4) Firefighters shall have the right to a safe fireassignment.

(5) Employees shall address safety in their annualperformance plan contract with measurable goals andobjectives.

(6) Employees shall notify their immediate supervisor oftheir personal health condition when such may impedetheir work performance or endanger others during thecourse of their duties.

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(7) Employees shall report work-related injuries andillnesses to their immediate supervisor within 24-hoursof the incident. This applies to injuries or illnessesrequiring attention at a medical facility, or damage toDivision equipment which exceed $400 in loss orrepair. A written report for personal injury or illness, amotor vehicle accident report form, or both must becompleted and submitted to the employee’simmediate supervisor. The vehicle accident reportform can be found at http://webapps.fleet.utah.gov/accident

(a) Worker’s Compensation Fund (WCF) ClaimProcess

1) If an injury occurs to an employee duringstate time, follow protocol for assessmentand treatment. Notify the immediatesupervisor and get the needed care at aWCF preferred provider on the first visit if atall possible. If it’s an emergency, seekcloset care facility!

2) WCF Resource Link:http://laborcommission.utah.gov/IndustrialAccidents/index.html

3) Action:

a) The supervisor’s First Report of Injuryor Illness (Form 122) starts theWorkers Compensation claimsprocess. This should be signed by theArea Supervisor and be faxed to our

DNR-HR office at 801-538-7219

attention Aubrey Garduno. Youshould keep a copy for your internalrecords. This form should besubmitted as soon as possible andwithin the first 24 hours if possible.

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b) When filing Form 122, note that ourpolicy /self-insured number is 1758386and our Location Code is #9. DNR-HRtakes your report and files it with WCFelectronically. WCF will issue a claimnumber and assign an adjuster. WCFthen e-mails it to the DNR-HR officealong with a follow up paper copymailed to the claimant. Contact DNR-HR office at 801-538-7210 (Aubrey)during business hours to answer allquestions on a claim status in thedevelopment stage. Try this firstbefore calling WCF.

c) If you can not get the answer at DNR-HR, the contact for FFSL at WCF isLisa West 801-288-8334.

d) If the injury was on a federal fire andthe fire requires a CA-1 it is importantto fill our Form 122 and attach copiesof the federal documents when faxingthem.

4) Claim Management:

a) Inform the employee that once a claimnumber is assigned to them, theburden is on the employee to manageit. Give them DNR-HR’s number 801-538-7120 to call for assistance withtheir claim. There are entitlementsthat are available to the employee andthey need to discuss their optionswith the adjuster assigned. If the claimis inactive for three years (3), the claim

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is closed; otherwise it will stay activeas long as deemed necessary by WCF.

5) Medications:

a) What if the initial treating physicianprovides a RX for medication and youare out of state? You need to tell thepharmacy this is a Workers CompClaim and give them the policy

number and Address: Workers

Compensation Fund, P.O. Box

57929, Salt Lake City, Utah 84157-

0929 Phone: 801-288-8000. Becausethis is the initial treatment, you willnot have a claim number. If you dohave to pay out of pocket, send thereceipt to WCF for reimbursement. Ifyou require on going medication, WCFissues you a RESTAT Card which is aprescription provider company.

6) Return to Work from Injury:

a) If the injured employee has arecommendation from the doctor fortime off work or light duty, thedoctor's recommendation has to bemade available to WCF.

b) WCF pays 2/3rd's the workers grosssalary if the worker can not performtheir job. (It is 2/3 because it is basedon Gross not Net) This kicks in afterthe first three days from the reportedinjury. The state does not have toaccommodate a doctor’srecommendation of light duty if itdoes not benefit the state.

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c) When the injured gets a doctorsrelease to return to work, it has to bea written notice from the doctor and acopy faxed to HR. Also makenotations on the employee’s timesheet below the supervisor signatureon injury and date returned to work.This return to work order from thedoctor is often missed but isimportant for our HR office, and WCF.

7) Seasonal Employees:

a) If the seasonal does go on a WCFclaim and is still employed with thestate, it is necessary to file a timesheet with ZERO hours and note thatthe employee is on a WCF claim.Worker’s Comp will determine theiramount to be paid.

b) Also, it’s best not to terminate theemployee until the end of theirassigned period of employment. Theycan continue to use their claim aftertheir seasonal employment if theirinjury persists within the guidelines.Consult our HR Analyst if you haveany questions regarding your actionsunder this scenario.

8) Final Note:

a) When a supervisor signs the Form 122,ensure that this is a legitimate claimand let WCF determine if it will becovered. Note, they can deny claimsthat “they believe” are not job related

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(previous injury or illness) andtherefore the employee will beresponsible or can appeal thedetermination.

b. Objectives

(1) The Division Fire Management Officers shall providedirection and guidance for the safe and effectivemanagement of wildfire and prescribed firemanagement.

(2) Safety shall be the responsibility of everyone assignedto wildfires and prescribed fires, and shall be exercisedat all management levels from the director, programmanagers, area offices, district fire wardens, and allother employees involved in fire management.

(3) Employees engaged in fire suppression activities shallbe qualified for their respective positions within thefire management organization according to currentNWCG standards. This includes adhering to thephysical fitness requirements for the position.

(4) Additional NWCG Interagency safety guidelines andreferences: (a) Fireline Handbook (PMS 410-1, NFES 0065).(b) Incident Response Pocket Guide (PMS 461,

NFES 1077).(c) Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualification System

Guide (PMS 310.1, NFES 1414).

c. Working Environment

(1) Work/Rest Ratio. Firefighters shall be provided withadequate rest to enable them to fight fire withoutbecoming fatigued. The Division adheres to the NWCGstandard of one hour of rest for every two hoursworked as identified in the Interagency IncidentBusiness Management Handbook, Chapter 20, 12.7-1.

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Work hours include travel time to and from theincident and a rest area. Agency administrators shallassure that this policy is followed in the field. Fatiguedfirefighters, those pushed too hard by their incidentcommanders, make mistakes which result in accidents,injuries, and fatalities.

(2) Fatigue. Incident Commanders (IC’s) and agencyadministrators shall assure that only rested crews areutilized for fire suppression and prescribed firemanagement activities. One way to measure fatigue isby monitoring pulse. If a person has a pulse rate of 110beats per minute at wake up, prior to their operationalperiod, the person may be fatigued, stressed, or ill andshould not be utilized for that operational period.

(3) Heat Stress. The primary cause of heat stress infirefighters is dehydration. Exposure to high airtemperatures, radiant heat from the fire, high winds,and humidity will result in a greater fluid loss than in aresting situation. Fire fighters engaged in suppressionactivities should drink a minimum of one liter of waterper hour to remain properly hydrated.

(4) Exposure to Carbon Monoxide and Particulates. Continuous exposure to heavy concentrations ofsmoke may lead to chronic, long-term health problemsfor exposed individuals. IC’s should analyze theinherent risk and adjust their strategy to allow forlimited exposure to suppression resources.

d. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

(1) NWCG Approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)shall be issued by the Division and worn/carried bythose involved in fire suppression activities.

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(2) Employees shall be trained in the proper use of PPE.

(3) Required PPE includes:

(a) Hard Hat -An OSHA approved non-metallic hardhat, less than threeyears old (OSHA approvesplastic hard hats for a maximum of three years), with an intact suspension system, chin strap, andheadlamp clips. A Nomex neck shroud shall alsobe attached for radiant heat protection.

(b) Amarid Fiber Shirt, or equivalent (Nomex, orother brands).

(c) Amarid Fiber Trousers, or equivalent (Nomexor other brands).

(d) Fire Shelter - An approved shelter shall eitherbe worn on the belt or carried in an easilyaccessible place in a field pack . Shelters shall beaccessible within 20 seconds or less.

(e) Boots - Eight-inch minimum top leather, laceboots with lug soles and heel. A logger-type bootis recommended. Boots equipped with steel toesand shanks are not recommended due toconductive heat transfer. Open top, cowboy-typeboots are not adequate nor approved forfirefighting.

(f) Leather Work Gloves - Long, non-tie, gauntlet-type gloves that will protect the wrists fromradiant heat are preferred.

(g) Eye Protection - A pair of approved gogglesshall be worn over the eyes when exposed todust, smoke, flying debris; and when operating achain saw or swamping for a chain saw operator,working with or near a helicopter, nozzle personsand those assisting nozzle persons, and retardant

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mixing personnel. A full-face, pull-down shieldattached to a hard hat is an acceptablealternative.

(h) Hearing Protection - Personnel exposed tonoise levels in excess of 80 decibels shall berequired to wear hearing protection in the formof ear plugs or muffs. This includes power pumpoperators, chain saw operators/tree fallers,helicopter crews, retardant-mixing crews, and anyother personnel exposed to high noise levels forextended periods of time.

(i) Head Lamp- A headlamp with batteries shall becarried all operational periods, day and night.

(j) Leg Protection - Chainsaw chaps, in goodcondition, shall be worn by all chain sawoperators/ tree fallers and swampers.

e. Suppression Safety

(1) Incident Risk Analysis. Incident Commanders shallconduct an Incident Risk Analysis prior to engaging insuppression activities. During Initial Attack, this shouldbe an oral, informal process. During Extended Attack,i.e. after one operational period, this shall be a written,formal process. The ICS-215a format should be used(see ICS-215a attachment and risk analysisprocedures).

(2) Incident Briefings. The Incident Commander shallensure that a safety briefing occurs at least once peroperational period, normally at the onset. The briefingshall include safety hazards and risks identified duringthe 215a Risk Analysis process and the recommendedmitigation procedures to be followed to eithereliminate or reduce the risk or hazard.

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(3) Guidelines. The following interagency guidelines havebeen adopted by the NWCG and should be used tosupplement the risk analysis process:

(a) 18 Watch-Out Situations(b) 10 Standard Fire Fighting Orders(c) L.C.E.S. (d) Common Denominators of Fire Behavior on

Tragedy Fires(e) Downhill/Indirect Line Construction Guidelines(f) Look up, Look Down, Look Around(g) Wildland-Urban Interface Watch Outs(h) Powerline Safety(i) Hazmat Checklist(j) Unexploded Ordinance (UXO)(k) Snag Safety(l) Thunderstorm Safety(m) Aviation Watch Out Situations

These checklists are found in the Incident ResponsePocket Guide (PMS461, NFES 1077).

f. Risk Management Services

Employees operating assigned equipment or performingphysical activities shall be conducted in a safe mannerfollowing the procedures identified in this section.

(1) Division Motor Vehicles

(a) DNR motor vehicles assigned to the Division shallbe equipped with the following safety equipment:

1) Safety belts for each passenger.2) Fire extinguisher (ABC type, 2 pounds or

larger).3) Highway flares or fusees (minimum of

three).4) Emergency road kit (flashlight with spare

batteries, adjustable wrench, Pliers, 2screwdrivers, electrical tape, and matches).

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5) Back-up audible signal (1-ton or largervehicles).

6) Two outside rear-view mirrors (1-ton orlarger vehicles).

7) One wheel chock.8) First Aid Kit.

(b) Motor vehicle operators (full time Divisionemployees) shall complete a Defensive DrivingTraining, once every 2 years.http://www.risk.utah.utah.gov

(c) NWCG Emergency Incident Hours of Driving.Due to the inherent risks associated with drivingduring emergency incident mobilization anddemobilization, the National WildfireCoordinating Group has recommended thefollowing comprehensive policy be adopted forsafe operation of vehicles. For all incidentsrequiring the response of a fire protectionorganization’s attack or support units:

1) No driver will drive more than 10 hours(behind the wheel) within any duty-day.

2) Multiple drivers in a single vehicle may driveup to the duty-day limitation provided nodriver exceeds the individual driving (behindthe wheel) time limitation of 10 hours.

3) To manage fatigue, every effort should bemade to conduct mobilization anddemobilization travel between 0500 hoursand 2200 hours.

4) Fatigue counter measures beyond thoserequired by this policy should be employedwhen conditions require them. These mayinclude, but are not limited to:

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a) Providing additional drivers operatingwithin the appropriate duty-daylimitations.

b) Reducing duty-day limitations.c) Expanded rest requirements.d) Alternate travel methods.

5) Non-CDL: For non-Commercial DrivingLicense (CDL) driving, current nationalinteragency 2-to-1 work-rest policy applies.Duty-day will NOT exceed 16 hours.

a) Exception: Exceptions to work-restand duty-day limitations in this

category are allowed ONLY IF in

response to initial attack, AND where

essential to 1) accomplish

immediate and critical suppression

objectives, or 2) address immediate

and critical firefighter or public safety

issues, and ONLY IF prior approval isgranted and documented by theAgency Administrator responsible forthe incident. Mobilization, other thanfor initial attack, and demobilizationare neither immediate nor criticalactivities.

6) CDL: All driving requiring CDL will beperformed in accordance with applicableDepartment of Transportation regulationsfound in 49 CFR 383 and 390-397.

a) No driver of a vehicle requiring a CDLwill drive the vehicle after 15 hours onduty during any duty-day.

b) Exception: An additional 2 hours ofdriving time may be added if: a driverencounters adverse driving conditions,

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unforeseen emergency situations(breakdown), or to ensure the safety ofpersonnel.

7) Drivers are responsible to follow thesepolicies and it is the supervisor’sresponsibility to ensure that employeesadhere to the proper driving limitations andmonitor employee fatigue.

(d) Motor vehicle traffic accidents shall be

reported and a DNR Incident/Accident form

completed and submitted within 24-hours to

the employee’s immediate supervisor.

(e) Motor vehicle operators shall conduct operationsin a safe and prudent manner. The following shallbe checked by the operator prior to dailyoperations:

1) Engine Oil2) Fuel3) Coolant4) Other fluids5) Brakes function6) Lights7) Horn8) Safety Equipment9) Tire pressure (including spare tire)10) Mirrors and seat adjustments11) Fan belts and hoses

(f) The following shall be inspected periodically:

1) Brake pads/linings2) Drive train including U-joints and wheel

bearings3) Glass for cracks4) Tire thread depth and condition5) Signal flashers and running lights6) Suspension and shock absorbers

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(g) A vehicle check list is available from yoursupervisor.

(h) The vehicle operator will use headlights at alltimes during vehicle operation.

(i) The vehicle operator shall be responsible for thesafe, efficient and prudent operation of theirvehicle including the conduct, safety and welfareof their passengers.

(j) The vehicle operator will ensure that allpassengers are wearing safety belts beforevehicle operation.

(k) Operators shall only transport personnel in thecab of a vehicle, never in the bed or outside thecab.

(l) Safety belts and shoulder harnesses shall be usedby the operator and passengers. This includeswhen the vehicle is engaged in active suppressionactivities.

(m) Operators shall adhere to traffic laws and

posted speed limits. Operators are notauthorized to exceed posted speed limits for anyreason (state law UCA 41-6-14).

(n) Operators shall personally check behind their

vehicle, or use a spotter, prior to backing.

(o) Vehicles shall be parked in safe locations.Emergency flashers, fusees, road flares, flags,cones, overhead flashing lights, or other warningdevices shall be used when parking on highwayright-of-ways.

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(p) Vehicle traffic control should be requested vialocal dispatch centers, for local law enforcementagencies, when necessary.

g. Engine Operation Procedures

(1) Division engines shall be operated solely by theassigned operator or official designate. Operators shallbe trained in the safe and efficient operation of theengine.

(2) Engines require longer stopping distances thanconventional vehicles and operators shall thereforeexercise caution when traveling at high speeds.

(3) Vehicle and operator shall be grounded prior tofueling.

(4) Hearing protection (ear plugs and/or muffs) shall beused by those working near the pump-tank unit.

(5) Operators shall exercise caution when climbing on andaround the pump-tank unit. Moving parts may snagclothing, hot exhaust pipes may cause burns, and wetsurfaces may become slippery.

(6) Auxiliary fuel cans shall be checked often for leaks.Fuel cans should be stored in the bed rather than in abin to prevent the build-up of flammable fumes.

(7) Operators shall not attempt a frontal assault on a firewith an engine.

(8) Fuel tanks shall not be filled more than three-fourthsfull to avoid dripping fuel out of the cap whenoperating on slopes over hot ground.

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(9) Front hubs shall be locked for four wheel driveoperation prior to off-road use.

(10) Operators shall exercise caution on steep side hills toavoid rollovers due to the engine high center ofgravity.

(11) Operators shall maintain radio contact with localdispatch offices while engaged in off-road firesuppression operations.

(12) Operators shall not store loose items in the bed of anengine.

(13) Operators shall keep engines moving when driving overhot areas to reduce the chance of tire fires.

(14) Operators shall keep engines pointed away from thefire with the pump and engine running to allow forrapid escape.

(15) Operators shall disconnect and abandon hoses in theevent of a flare-up.

(16) Operators shall not rely upon their engines to get themout of a dangerous situation. Engines may breakdownor get stuck and leave the operator in harm’s way.Operators shall always be prepared to escape on foot.

h. Off - Highway Vehicle Safety Guidelines

(1) All Division employees will receive training prior to operating an ATV as per Policy FFL-04-B-11.

(2) Always ride in control. Ride within your abilities andyour machine's capabilities. Never attempt anythingthat is beyond your skill level.

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(3) Always wear the appropriate safety gear. At aminimum, this should include a helmet, shatterresistant eye protection, long sleeves, long pants,gloves, and boots that cover the ankle.

(4) Only carry passengers if your OHV is specifically designed to do so. ATVs are designed to be ridden byonly one rider. Carrying passengers can alter thebalance of the machine causing a loss of control.

(5) Riders should be able to straddle the machine with aslight bend to the knees while both feet are on thefootrests.

(6) Always tell someone where you are going and whenyou will return. Provide them with a map of yourintended riding area.

(7) Be prepared for any emergency. Always carry a tool kitand spare parts, a first aid kit, and survival equipmentwhen you ride. Carry plenty of extra food, water andfuel.

(8) Check the weather forecast before leaving for a ride.

i. Heavy Equipment Operations

(1) Principles of Dozer Use

(a) Assure other personnel are aware of workingequipment.

(b) Inspect dozers to assure they are in goodmechanical condition, have approved sparkarresters, safety canopy, lights, and have beenapproved under a rental agreement, if required.

(c) Operators shall be equipped with approved PPEincluding a fire shelter and trained in itsoperation.

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(d) Provide guidance to take advantage of fuels andtopography.

(e) Whenever possible, use two dozers working intandem so they may assist each other shouldthey get stuck.

(f) Fall large trees in advance of a dozer whenneeded.

(g) The operator shall be the only person to ride onthe equipment.

(h) Scatter burning logs inside the line, unburnedlogs outside the line.

(i) During rehab. operations, use dozers toconstruct water bars.

(2) Dozer Safety Procedures

(a) Load/unload equipment from its transport in asafe manner on level, stable surface.

(b) Keep personnel from sleeping or sitting neardozers.

(c) Personnel shall not work near dozers inoperation.

(d) Use a Dozer Boss with a radio to direct thedozer(s).

(e) Get operators attention prior to climbing up tospeak with him/her and only after the equipmenthas powered down.

(f) Use hand signals for directions and safety.

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(3) Hand Tool Procedures.

Employees and contractors shall be equipped withsafe tools and trained in their proper use. Supervisorsshall monitor performance to assure proper hand tooluse is being followed. Hand tool guidelines include:

(a) Unsafe tools shall be taken out of service andflagged for either repair or replacement.

(b) Hand tools should be kept sharp. When checkingtools for condition; check the handle for splintersor cracks, the head should be tight, and theblade(s) filed with either a hand file or a powersharpener.

(c) Personnel using hand tools should keep ten feetapart, and walk with the blade pointing down inthe downhill hand.

(4) Chain Saw Procedures

(a) Division chain saws shall be operated by qualifiedindividuals who have been trained in the proper, safe operation of the saw, and equipped withPPE.

(b) Start on the ground in a clear area, do notattempt to start while holding the saw in thehands or over a leg.

(c) Turn engine off, cover the blade and carry over ashoulder while walking to and from the job site.

(d) Operators shall work with an aide or swamper.The swamper shall provide a lookout for theoperator, warn the operator in the event ofdanger and keep others away from the work area.

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(e) Operators and swampers shall wear approved legchaps, eye protection and ear protection whileoperating a chain saw.

(f) Prior to tree falling, the operator shall clear thearea of brush, tree limbs and other obstacles.

(g) Warnings shall be issued to those working nearbyand advised to move away to a distance at leasttwice the height of the tree being felled.

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(5) Tree Felling “Watch Out” Situations

Felling standing trees is hazardous. The followingchecklist, compiled by Pete Maeiel, should be reviewedprior to the operation:

T he personal protective equipment (PPE) is not being used.H aving a saw and chain that are not maintained.I nsufficient fuel in the saw before felling the tree.N eglecting your proper starting procedure.K ick back while cutting.

A ll surroundings in the tree felling area ignored.B eginning with wrong size saw for cutting task.O ver your tree felling capabilities.U naware of tree condition.T ree hung up on another tree.

F elling into the wind.E scape routes not established or swamped (primary & secondary).

L oose or hanging branches on tree (widow makers).L eaving saw running while moving long distance.I gnoring tree while its falling.N o one aware of what you’re doing (spotter & other personnel).G iving no warning as tree falls.

W orking too close to other fallers/personnel.A wedge not used during falling and bucking operations.T ree not falling toward intended direction.C areless chainsaw operations.H aving to fall against a lean.O vercutting cuts on trees.U sed spotters - but ignore presence.T he physical limitations exceeded.S tanding on lower side of slope when felling or bucking.

j. Escape Routes and Safety Zones

(1) Incident Commanders shall identify escape routes andsafety zones prior to engaging in suppressionactivities.

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(2) The IC should use the guideline to determine theradius of an adequate safety zone as four times themaximum flame height plus an additional four feet ofradius per firefighter. Safety Zone Guidelines areoutlined in the Incident Pocket Response Guide (NFES1077).

(3) A minimum of two escape routes shall be identified,and new ones identified as the firefighters move awayfrom the previously identified ones.

(4) Escape routes and safety zones should be marked withhot pink (NFES 0556) flagging. Hazards should bemarked using yellow with black diagonal stripes,flourescent, 1" wide (NFES 0267) flagging. All flaggingshould be removed as soon as the escape route/safetyzone/hazard is no longer valid.

k. Prescribed Fires

(1) Prescribed fires shall be conducted by qualifiedpersonnel and in manor as required by FFSL policy(FFL-04-B-11). Fire managers shall conduct a briefingwith involved personnel to ensure a commonunderstanding of the operation and what theirindividual assignments are. A job hazard analysis shallbe conducted by the fire manager and mitigationprocedures implemented prior to the operation.

(2) Fire managers shall contact the local dispatch office toinform them of the plan to ignite a prescribed fire. Aspot weather forecast shall be requested prior to theoperation.

(3) Involved personnel shall wear all standard firesuppression PPE.

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(4) A Smoke Management plan shall be a component ofthe burn plan and the clearing index for the day shallbe obtained.

(5) All personnel participating in prescribed fire projectsshall meet NWCG qualifications for the position theyare assigned.

l. SAFENET

(1) The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) hasdeveloped a format for reporting unsafe acts orconditions in wildfire and prescribed fire operations. Aform has been developed called SAFENET.

(2) Individuals who observe or who are involved in anunsafe act or condition should initiate correctiveaction, if possible, and then report the occurrenceimmediately (within 48 hours) using SAFENET. Thosecompleting the form are encouraged, but not required,to put their name on the report.

(3) Those receiving a SAFENET are responsible forinitiating action to correct the unsafe act or condition.Completed forms shall be forwarded to the AreaManager, then to the State Fire Management Officerwithin 7 days, and to NIFC within 30 days.

(4) Prompt replies to the originator (if known), timelyaction to correct problems, and discussion of filedSAFENETs at the local level are encouraged toalleviate hazards and risks to firefighters.

m. Risk Analysis Procedure:

(1) The Incident Commander (IC) shall formally preparethe 215a for Extended Attack incidents.

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(2) The Hazards and Risks are identified and listed in theleft column of Figure 10, and the planned Mitigations,Warnings, or Remedies are listed in the correspondingcolumn on the right.

(3) When additional personnel are involved, the 215aprocess should be a collaborative effort between theIC, the Operations Section Chief, and the SafetyOfficer.

(4) Copies of the completed form should be distributed tothe firefighters immediate supervisors and referred toduring the operational period briefings.

(5) The 215a should be updated for each operationalperiod.

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215a HAZARDS AND RISKS

Initial Action Transportation:

Lack of Management Personnel Over 1 hour one-way

Ineffective Communications High Speed Highway

Cell Phone Distractions National Guard

Inadequate Lookouts Contractors

No/poor Escape Routes Bridge Limits

No/poor Safety Zones Narrow, one lane

Downhill Fireline Construction 4x4 access only

Underslung Fireline Air Operations:

Indirect Fireline Air Space Conflicts

Midslope Fireline Air Personnel Shuttles

Frontal Assault Tight/OG Helispots

Lack of Anchor Points Sling Loads

Burnout Operations Retardant Drops

Chain Saw Operations Bucket Drops

Dozer Operations Personnel Welfare:

Engine Operations Fatigue (21 days out)

Fireline Explosives Long Shift Lengths

Night Operations Seasonal Crews

Structure Protection Altitude Effects

Public Exposure High Humidities (Heat Stroke)

Small Fire Alcohol/Drugs

Isolated Section of Large Fire Stress

Snags Lack of Drinking Water

High Winds Predicted Extreme Burning Conditions:

Fire Below Crews Spotting

Rolling Rocks Wind-Driven

Unburned Fuels Dead/Dying Standing Fuels

Reburn Potential Freeze- Dried Fuels

Thermal Belt Effects Thunderstorms

Light Fuels Frontal Passages

Narrow/Box Canyons Off-Incident Hazards/Risks:

Steep Slopes Roads

Rugged Terrain Vehicles

Poor Visibility Caterer transport

Inversions Showers transport

Hazardous Materials Supply transport

Mine Shafts/Mining Districts Aircraft / Airports

Powerlines Staging Areas

Lightning Other:

Wet, Slippery Ground

Poison Plants (Ivy/Oak, etc.)

Snakes

Bees, Flies, Ticks, etc.

Military

Media/Rehab on the Line

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D. PRESUPPRESSION / PREVENTION

1. FEDERAL EXCESS PROPERTY INSPECTION/INVENTORY

a. Inspections

(1) Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) assigned toeach county needs to be inspected twice annually inSpring and Fall months to assure inventoryinformation is accurate. The purpose of the inspectionis to update location of the equipment, assurecustodial name, address, and phone number areaccurate for use in county mobilization plans and inthe state database. It also assures the equipment is ingood mechanical condition and can be utilized safelyin fire suppression operations. It determines whetherthe equipment has a valid use in the Utah wildland firesuppression program.

(2) The completed inspection forms are to be submittedto the area manager and any deficiencies/concernsdocumented at that time. If it is determined theequipment is to be reassigned, an attempt will bemade to reassign within the same county or area.Written approval from the area manager and thecounty is required. FEPP equipment may NOT be sold,traded, exchanged or otherwise disposed. This isfederally owned property and must be returned whenno longer of use in the fire program.

(3) If not reassigned to the same county, the equipmentwill be considered for placement in anothercounty/state or returned to the federal government.Two inspections per year of the excess equipmentallows the fire warden the opportunity to communicatewith the custodian of the equipment and assure agood working relationship on wildfire incidents.

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2. BURNING PERMITS/AIR QUALITY

a. Burning Permits

(1) The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands has theauthority to issue burning permits on all non-federalforest, range and watershed lands. Burning permits areissued in compliance with all state and localordinances and regulations.

b. Air Quality

(1) The Utah Air Conservation Act and Regulations is theprimary state ordinance which effect the issuance ofburning permits. The following are sections of theseordinances and regulations which affect our actions inrelation to the burning permit:

(a) Section 19-2-114 of the Utah Air ConservationAct identifies burning activities not restricted bythe act.

19-2-114. Activities not in violation of chapter or rules.The following are not a violation of this chapter or of

any rules made under it:(1) burning incident to horticultural or agricultural

operations of:(a) prunings from trees, bushes, and plants; or(b) dead or diseased trees, bushes, and plants,

including stubble;(2) burning of weed growth along ditch banks

incident to clearing these ditches for irrigation purposes;(3) controlled heating of orchards or other crops to

lessen the chances of their being frozen so long as theemissions from this heating do not violate minimumstandards set by the board; and

(4) the controlled burning of not more than twostructures per year by an organized and operating firedepartment for the purpose of training fire servicepersonnel when the United States Weather Serviceclearing index is above 500.

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(b) Air Conservation Regulations

The Air Quality Committee has adopted rule R307to deal with all aspects of air quality andpollution. R307 is a comprehensive documentdealing with all aspects of air quality and airpollution The following portions of R307 areapplicable to the issuance of burning permits.These sections are included as reference for you.You can access a complete list of administrativerules on line at:www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r307/r307.htm Shouldyou need additional information, contact yourarea manager.

R307. Environmental Quality, Air Quality.R307-102. General Requirements: BroadlyApplicable Requirements.R307-102-1. Air Pollution Prohibited.

Emission of air contaminants in sufficientquantities to cause air pollution as defined inR307-101-2 is prohibited. The State statute provides forpenalties up to $50,000/day for violation of Statestatutes, regulations, rules or standards (See Section19-2-115 for further details).

R307-102-2. Confidentiality of Information.Any person submitting information pursuant to

these regulations may request that such information betreated as a trade secret or on a confidential basis, inwhich case the executive secretary and Board shall sotreat such information. If no claim is made at the timeof submission, the executive secretary may make theinformation available to the public without furthernotice. Information required to be disclosed to thepublic under State or Federal law may not be requestedto be kept confidential. Justification supporting claimsof confidentiality shall be provided at the time ofsubmission on the information. Each page claimed"confidential" shall be marked "confidential businessinformation" by the applicant and the confidentialinformation on each page shall be clearly specified.Claims of confidentiality for the name and address of

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applicants for an approval order will be denied.Confidential information or any other information orreport received by the executive secretary or Boardshall be available to EPA upon request and the personwho submitted the information shall be notifiedsimultaneously of its release to EPA.

R307-102-4. Variances Authorized.(1) Variance from these regulations may be

granted by the Board as provided by law (See Section19-2-113) unless prohibited by the Clean Air Act:

(a) to permit operation of an air pollution sourcefor the time period involved in installing orconstructing air pollution control equipment inaccordance with a compliance schedule negotiated bythe Executive Secretary and approved by the Board.

(b) to permit operation of an air pollution sourcewhere there is no practicable means known oravailable for adequate prevention, abatement orcontrol of the air pollutants involved. Such a varianceshall be only until the necessary means for prevention,abatement or control becomes known and available,subject to the use of substitute or alternate measuresthe Board may prescribe.

(c) to permit operation of an air pollution sourcewhere the control measures, because of their extent orcost, must be spread over a considerable period of time.

(2) Variance requests, as set forth in Section19-2-113, may be submitted by the owner or operatorwho is in control of any plant, building, structure,establishment, process or equipment.

R307-102-5. No Reduction in Pay.In accordance with paragraph 110(a)(6), Clean Air

Act as amended August 1977, owners or operators maynot temporarily reduce the pay of any employee byreason of the use of a supplemental or intermittent orother dispersion dependent control system for thepurposes of meeting any air pollution requirementadopted pursuant to the Clean Air Act as amendedAugust 1977.

R307-102-6. Emissions Standards.Other provisions of R307 may require more

stringent controls than listed herein, in which casethose requirements must be met.

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R307-202. Emission Standards: General Burning.R307-202-1. Definitions and Exclusions.

As provided in Section 19-2-114, the provisions ofR307-202 are not applicable to:

(1) burning incident to horticultural oragricultural operations of:

(a) prunings from trees, bushes, and plants; or(b) dead or diseased trees, bushes, and plants,

including stubble;(2) burning of weed growth along ditch banks

incident to clearing these ditches for irrigationpurposes;

(3) controlled heating of orchards or other cropsto lessen the chances of their being frozen so long asthe emissions from this heating do not violateminimum standards set by the board; and

(4) the controlled burning of not more than twostructures per year by an organized and operating firedepartment for the purpose of training fire servicepersonnel when the United States Weather Serviceclearing index is above 500.See also Section 11-7-1(2)(a).

R307-202-2. Community Waste Disposal.No open burning shall be done at sites used for

disposal of community trash, garbage and other wastesexcept as authorized through a variance or asauthorized for a specific period of time by the Board onthe basis of justifiable circumstances reviewed andweighed in terms of pollution effects and otherrelevant considerations at an appropriate hearingfollowing written application.

R307-202-3. General Prohibitions.No person shall burn any trash, garbage or other

wastes, or shall conduct any salvage operation by openburning except in conformity with the provisions ofR307-202-4 and 5.

R307-202-4. Permissible Burning - Without Permit.When not prohibited by other laws or by other

officials having jurisdiction and provided that anuisance as defined in Section 76-10-803 is not created,the following types of open burning are permissiblewithout the necessity of securing a permit:

(1) in devices for the primary purpose ofpreparing food such as outdoor grills and fireplaces;

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(2) campfires and fires used solely forrecreational purposes where such fires are undercontrol of a responsible person;

(3) in indoor fireplaces and residential solid fuelburning devices except as provided in R307-302-2;

(4) properly operated industrial flares forcombustion of flammable gases; and

(5) burning, on the premises, of combustiblehousehold wastes generated by occupants of dwellingsof four family units or less in those areas only where nopublic or duly licensed disposal service is available.

R307-202-5. Permissible Burning - With Permit.(1) Open burning is authorized by the issuance of

a permit as specified in (3) below when not prohibitedby other laws or other officials having jurisdiction, andwhen a nuisance as defined in Section 76-10-803 is notcreated.

(2) Individual permits for the types of burninglisted in (3) below may be issued by an authorized localauthority under the "clearing index" system approvedand coordinated by the Department of EnvironmentalQuality.

(3) Types of burning for which a permit may begranted are:

(a) open burning of tree cuttings and slash inforest areas where the cuttings accrue from pulping,lumbering, and similar operations, but excluding wastefrom sawmill operations such as sawdust and scraplumber;

(b) open burning of trees and brush withinrailroad rights-of-way provided that dirt is removedfrom stumps before burning, and that tires, oil moredense than #2 fuel oil or other materials which cancause severe air pollution are not used to start fires orkeep fires burning;

(c) open burning of solid or liquid fuels orstructures for removal of hazards or eyesores;

(d) open burning, in remote areas, of highlyexplosive or other hazardous materials, for which thereis no other known practical method of disposal;

(e) open burning of clippings, bushes, plants andprunings from trees incident to property clean-upactivities provided that the following conditions havebeen met:

(i) in any area of the state, the local county firemarshal has established a 30 day period between

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March 1 and May 30 for such burning to occur andnotified the executive secretary of the open burningperiod prior to the commencement of the 30 dayperiod, or, in areas which are located outside of SaltLake, Davis, Weber, and Utah Counties, the localcounty fire marshal has established, if allowed by thestate forester under Section 65A-8-9, a 30 day periodbetween September 15 and October 30 for suchburning to occur and has notified the executivesecretary of the opening burning period prior to thecommencement of the 30 day period;

(ii) such burning occurs during the periodestablished by the local county fire marshal;

(iii) materials to be burned are thoroughly dry;(iv) no trash, rubbish, tires, or oil are used to

start fires or included in the material to be burned.(4) The Board may grant a permit for types of

open burning not specified in (3) above on writtenapplication if the Board finds that the burning is notinconsistent with the State Implementation Plan.

R307-202-6. Special Conditions.

Open burning for special purposes, or underunusual or emergency circumstances, may be approvedby the executive secretary.

R307-204. Emission Standards: SmokeManagement.R307-204-1. Purpose and Goals.

(1) The purpose of R307-204 is to establish byrule procedures that mitigate the impact on publichealth and visibility of prescribed fire and wildlandfire.

R307-204-2. Applicability.(1) R307-204 applies to all persons using

prescribed fire or wildland fire on land they own ormanage.

(2) R307-204 does not apply to agriculturalactivities specified in 19-2-114 and to those regulatedunder R307-202, or to activities otherwise permittedunder R307.

R307-204-3. Definitions.The following additional definitions apply only to

R307-204.

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"Annual Emissions Goal" means the annualestablishment of a planned quantitative value ofemissions reductions from prescribed fire.

“Best Management Practices" means smokemanagement and dispersion techniques used during aprescribed fire or a wildland fire used for resourcebenefit that affect the direction, duration, height ordensity of smoke.

"Burn Plan" means the plan required for each fireignited by managers or allowed to burn.

"Burn Window" means the period of time duringwhich the prescribed fire is scheduled for ignition.

"Federal Class I Area" means any Federal landthat is federally classified or reclassified Class I.

"Fire Prescription" means the measurable criteriathat define conditions under which a prescribed firemay be ignited, guide selection of appropriatemanagement responses, and indicate other requiredactions. Prescription criteria may include safety,economic, public health, environmental, geographic,administrative, social, or legal considerations.

"Land Manager"means any federal, state, local orprivate entity that owns, administers, directs, overseesor controls the use of public or private land, includingthe application of fire to the land.

"Maintenance Area" means an area that has beenredesignated by EPA from nonattainment toattainment of any National Ambient Air QualityStandard.

"Prescribed Fire or Prescribed Burn" means anyfire ignited by management actions to meet specificobjectives, such as achieving resource benefits.

"Particulate Matter" means the liquid or solidparticles such as dust, smoke, mist, or smog found inair emissions.

"Smoke Sensitive Receptors" means populationcenters such as towns and villages, campgrounds andtrails, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, roads,airports, Class I areas, nonattainment andmaintenance areas, areas whose air quality monitoringdata indicate pollutant levels that are close to healthstandards, and any other areas where smoke and airpollutants can adversely affect public health, safetyand welfare.

"Wildland" means an area in which developmentis essentially non-existent, except for pipelines, power

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lines, roads, railroads, or other transportation orconveyance facilities.

"Wildland Fire" means any non-structure fire,other than prescribed fire, that occurs in the wildland.

R307-204-4. General Requirements.(1) Management of On-Going Fires. If, after

consultation with the land manager, the executivesecretary determines that a prescribed fire, wildlandfire, or any smoke transported from other locations, isdegrading air quality to levels that could violate theNational Ambient Air Quality Standards or burn planconditions, the land manager shall promptly stopigniting.

(2) Emissions Calculations. In calculatingemissions information required under R307-204, eachland manager shall use emission factors approved bythe executive secretary.

(3) Non-burning Alternatives to Fire. Beginningin 2004 and annually thereafter, each land managershall submit to the executive secretary by March 15 alist of areas treated using non-burning alternatives tofire during the previous calendar year, including thenumber of acres, the specific types of alternatives used,and the location of these areas.

(4) Annual Emissions Goal. The executive secretaryshall provide an opportunity for an annual meetingwith land managers for the purpose of evaluation andadoption of the annual emission goal. The annualemission goal shall be developed in cooperation withstates, federal land management agencies and privateentities, to control prescribed fire emissions increasesto the maximum feasible extent.

(5) Long-term Fire Projections. Each landmanager shall provide to the executive secretary byMarch 15 annually long-term projections of futureprescribed fire and wildland fire used for resourcebenefits activity for annual assessment of visibilityimpairment.

R307-204-5. Burn Schedule.(1) Any land manager planning prescribed fire

burning more than 50 acres per year shall submit theburn schedule to the executive secretary on formsprovided by the Division of Air Quality, and shallinclude the following information for all fires includingthose smaller than 50 acres:

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(a) Project number and project name;(b) Air Quality Basin, UTM coordinate for the

central point of the prescribed fire, project elevation,and county;

(c) Total project acres, description of major fuels,type of burn, and ignition method;

(d) Earliest burn date and burn duration.(2) Each land manager shall submit each year's

burn schedule no later than March 15 of that year.(3) Any land manager who makes changes to the

burn schedule shall submit an amendment to the burnschedule within 10 days after the change.

R307-204-6. Small Prescribed Fires.A prescribed fire that covers less than 20 acres

per burn and results in air emissions less than 0.5 tonsof particulate matter per day shall be ignited onlywhen the clearing index is 500 or greater.

R307-204-7. Large Prescribed Fires.(1) Burn Plan. For a prescribed fire that covers 20

acres or more per burn or results in air emissions of 0.5tons or more of particulate matter per day, the landmanager shall submit to the executive secretary a burnplan, including a fire prescription, upon request.

(2) Pre-Burn Information. For a prescribed firethat covers 20 acres or more per burn or results in airemissions of 0.5 tons or more of particulate matter perday, the land manager shall submit pre-burninformation to the executive secretary at least twoweeks before the beginning of the burn window. Thepre-burn information shall be submitted to theexecutive secretary on the form provided by theDivision of Air Quality by fax, electronic mail or postalmail and shall include the following information:

(a) The three-letter ID, project number, datesubmitted, name of person submitting the form, burnmanager, and phone numbers;

(b) Summary of burn objectives, such asrestoration or maintenance of ecological functions orindication of fire resiliency;

(c) Any sensitive receptor within 15 miles,including any Class I or non-attainment ormaintenance area, and distance and direction indegrees from the project site;

(d) Planned mitigation methods;(e) The smoke dispersion model used and results;

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(f) The estimated amount of total particulatematter anticipated;

(g) A description of how the public will benotified;

(h) A map, preferably with a scale of 1:62,500,depicting both the daytime and nighttime smoke pathand down-drainage flow for a minimum of 15 milesfrom the burn site with smoke-sensitive areasdelineated;

(i) Safety and contingency plans for addressingany smoke intrusions; and

(j) If the fire is in a nonattainment ormaintenance area and is subject to general conformity(42 U.S.C. 7506(c)), a copy of the conformitydemonstration showing that the fire meets therequirements of the Clean Air Act and conforms withthe applicable State Implementation Plan.

(k) Planned use of emission reduction techniquesto support establishment of an annual emissions goal,if not already submitted under R307-204-5.

(l) Any other information needed by the executivesecretary for smoke management purposes, or forassessment of contribution to visibility impairment inany Class I area.

(3) Burn Request.(a) The land manager shall submit to the

executive secretary a burn request on the formprovided by the Division of Air Quality by 10:00 a.m. atleast two business days before the planned ignitiontime. The form may be submitted by fax or electronicmail, and must include the following information:

(i) The three-letter identification and projectnumber consistent with the annual burn schedulerequired in R307-204-5(1) above;

(ii) The date submitted and by whom; and(iii) The burn manager conducting the burn and

phone numbers.(b) No prescribed fire requiring a burn plan shall

be ignited before the executive secretary approves orconditionally approves the burn request.

(c) If a prescribed fire is delayed, changed or notcompleted following burn approval, any significantchanges in the burn plan shall be submitted to theexecutive secretary before the burn request issubmitted. If a prescribed fire is not carried out, theland manager shall list the reasons on the burn requestform provided by the Division of Air Quality and shall

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submit the form by fax or electronic mail to theexecutive secretary by 8:00 a.m. the following businessday.

(4) Daily Emissions Report. By 8:00 a.m. on theday following the prescribed burn, for each day ofprescribed fire activity covering 50 acres or more, theland manager shall submit to the executive secretary adaily emission report on the form provided by theDivision of Air Quality including the followinginformation:

(a) The three-letter identification and projectnumber consistent with the annual burn schedulerequired in R307-204-5(1) above;

(b) The date submitted and by whom;(c) The start and end dates and times of the burn;(d) Emission information including black acres,

tons fuel consumed per acre, and tons particulatematter produced;

(e) Public interest regarding smoke;(f) Daytime ventilation;(g) Nighttime smoke behavior;(h) Evaluation of whether the fire has met the

criteria of the fire prescription; and(i) Emission reduction techniques applied.(5) Emission Reduction and Dispersion

Techniques. Each land manager shall take measures toprevent smoke impacts. Such measures may includebest management practices such as dilution, emissionreduction or avoidance in addition to others describedin the pre-burn information form provided by theDivision of Air Quality. An evaluation of the techniquesshall be included in the daily emissions report requiredby (4) above.

(6) Monitoring. Land managers shall monitor theeffects of the prescribed fire on smoke sensitivereceptors and on visibility in Class I areas, as directedby the burn plan. Hourly visual monitoring anddocumentation of the direction of the smoke plumeshall be recorded on the form provided by the Divisionof Air Quality or on the land manager's equivalentform. Complaints from the public shall be noted in theproject file. Records shall be available for inspection bythe executive secretary for six months following the endof the fire.

R307-204-8. Requirements for Wildland Fire withPotential for Use for Resource Benefits.

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(1) Burn Approval Required.(a) The land manager shall notify the executive

secretary by the close of business of the first day of anywildland fire that covers 20 acres or more. Thenotification shall include the following information:

(i) UTM coordinate of the fire;(ii) Active burning acres;(iii) Probable fire size and daily anticipated

growth in acres;(iv) Types of wildland fuel involved;(v) An emergency telephone number that is

answered 24 hours a day; and(vi) Wilderness or Resource Natural Area

designation, if applicable.(b) The following information shall be submitted

to the executive secretary 48 hours after submittal ofthe information required by (1)(a) above:

(i) Wildland fire implementation plan andanticipated emissions;

(ii) A map, preferably with a scale of 1:62,500,depicting both the daytime and nighttime smoke pathand down-drainage flow for a minimum of 15 milesfrom the burn site with smoke-sensitive areasdelineated; and

(iii) Additional computer smoke modeling, ifrequested by the executive secretary.

(c) The executive secretary's approval of thesmoke management element of the wildfireimplementation plan shall be obtained beforemanaging the fire as a wildland fire used for resourcebenefits.

(2) Daily Emission Report for Wildland Fire Usedfor Resource Benefits. By 8:00 a.m. on the business dayfollowing fire activity covering 50 acres or more, theland manager shall submit to the executive secretarythe daily emission report on the form provided by theDivision of Air Quality, including the followinginformation:

(a) The three-letter identification, projectnumber, Air Quality Basin, and name of the burnmanager;

(b) UTM coordinate;(c) Dates and times of the start and end of the

burn;(d) Black acres by wildland fuel type;(e) Estimated proportion of wildland fuel

consumed by wildland fuel type;

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(f) Proportion of moisture in the wildland fuel bysize class;

(g) Emission estimates;(h) Level of public interest or concern regarding

smoke; and(i) Conformance to the wildfire implementation

plan.(3) Monitoring. The land manager shall monitor

the effects of smoke on smoke sensitive receptors andvisibility in Class I areas as directed by the burn plan.Complaints from the public shall be recorded in theproject file. Records shall be available for inspection bythe executive secretary for six months following the endof the fire.

(2) Smoke Management

(a) The Utah Smoke Management Plan (SMP)identifies the responsibilities of the Utah Divisionof Air Quality (DAQ) and federal, and state landmanagers to coordinate procedures that mitigatethe impacts of prescribed fire and wildland fireused for resource benefits on public health,public safety and visibility. This plan is designedto meet the requirements of Title R307, Utah’s airquality rules, and the policies of the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) InterimAir Quality Policy on Wildland and PrescribedFires (Interim Policy). For a copy of the UtahSmoke Management Plan and the associatedforms contact your area manager or download acopy at:http://www.gacc.nifc.gov/egbc/predictive/weather/smoke.htm

(b) The SMP for prescribed fire and wildland fireused for resource benefits has been developedby the DAQ, federal land management agenciesand the Division. The purpose of this plan is toallow natural or management ignited fire to playits natural role in the environment, consistent

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with public health and safety, air quality andinterstate airshed commitments. The intent is tolimit smoke emission impacts on the publicthrough timing and coordination. The SmokeManagement Plan was implemented the summerof 2000. The specific requirements of the SmokeManagement Plan will evolve with time to insurethe objects of the plan are met. Prescribed FirePlans developed by the Division will meet therequirements of this plan.

(c) The SMP applies to prescribed use by landmanagers and also landowners who useprescribed fire on lands where the Department ofNatural Resources (DNR) provides fire protectionduring the June-October fire season. Landownerswho use prescribed fire covering less than 20acres and are permitted through the Division ofForestry, Fire and State Lands.

(d) The plan does not apply to agricultural outdoorburning and open burning as defined by UtahCode 19-2-114.

(e) The Smoke Management Plan requires theregistration of all prescribed fires over 20 acres.Depending on location, acres to be burned,emission released and proximity to specificreceptors, additional information may berequired to ascertain the burn’s impact.

(f) Every management ignited fire 20 acres or largeror which will produce more than 1000 pounds ofparticulate emissions will require a writtenprescribed fire plan. Prescribed fire plans willdocument conditions under which the burn canbe executed and meet guidelines/criteria ofUtah’s Smoke Management Plan. To calculate the

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amount of particulate emissions produced referto the Daily Emissions Report (SMP Form 5).

(3) Prescribed Fire Requirements

(a) Annual Burn Schedule (SMP Form 2)

Land managers who burn more than 50 acres peryear are required to submit to the SmokeProgram Coordinator a schedule of prescribedfires that are to be completed that calender year.

(b) Managers will provide the following information1) project number2) project name3) air quality basin4) location5) de minimus category6) total project acres7) project elevation8) fuel model9) type of burn10) earliest burn date11) burn duration12) ignition method13) county

(c) Pre-Burn Information (SMP Form 3)

1) Land managers are required to submit thepre-burn information in addition to theagency burn plan to the SmokeManagement Coordinator two weeks beforethe beginning of the ignition window. Thepre-burn information covers the followinginformation:

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a) the three-letter IDb) project numberc) date submittedd) name of person submitting the forme) Burn Manager and phone numbersf) summary of burn objectivesg) Class I or Non-attainment Area within

15 milesh) sensitive receptors and

distance/degrees from project sitei) planned mitigation methods

(avoidance, dilution, emissionreduction)

j) smoke dispersion model usedk) estimated range of total particulate

matter anticipatedl) optional information on loading and

fuel moisture available

(d) Burn Request (SMP Form 4)

1) Land managers are required to submit ABurn Request to the Smoke ManagementCoordinator for approval by 1000 hours twobusiness days before the beginning of theplanned ignition. Burn requests will includethe following information:

a) An ID numberb) The date submitted and by whomc) The burn manager conducting the

burn and phone numbers

2) The Smoke Management Coordinator willissue a decision either approving, approvingwith conditions or denying burning by 1600hours two business days prior to the

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beginning of the planned ignition. Burnapproval can be rescinded at anytime.

(e) Emission Reduction & Dispersion Techniques

1) Each land manager conducting prescribedfires will implement as many emissionreduction and dispersion techniques asfeasible for individual prescribed fires. Thefollowing emission reduction and dispersiontechniques may be considered best smokemanagement practices:

a) Reducing biomass by use oftechniques such as yarding orconsolidation of unmerchantable material, multi-product timber sales orpublic firewood access, wheneconomically or practically feasible,and providing information to thepublic on the adverse impacts of usinggreen or wet wood as fuel.

b) Burning in seasons characterized bymeteorological conditions that allowfor good smoke dispersion.

c) Using mass ignition techniques suchas aerial ignition by helicopter toproduce high intensity fires with shortduration impacts.

d) Igniting burns under good-to-excellentventilation conditions and suspendingoperations under poor smokedispersion conditions.

e) Considering smoke impacts andresidual smoke on activitiesconducted by local communities andland users.

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f) Burning only those wildland fuelsessential to meet managementobjectives.

g) Minimizing duff consumption,smoldering, and large wildland fuelconsumption through wildland fuelmoisture considerations.

h) Minimizing dirt content when slashpiles are constructed by using brushblades on material-moving equipmentand by constructing piles under drysoil conditions or by using hand pilingmethods.

i) Burning piles when other burns are notfeasible, such as when snow or rain ispresent.

j) Using opportunities that meet theburn prescription at all burn locationsto spread smoke impacts over abroader time period and geographicarea to minimize smoke impacts toprotect public health, public safetyand visibility.

k) Burning during optimum periods toprevent trapping smoke in inversionsor diurnal wind flow patterns.

l) Consolidating burning material toenhance wildland fuel consumptionand to minimize smoke production.

m) Implementing maintenance burning ina periodic rotation mimicking naturalfire cycles to reduce excessivewildland fuel accumulations andsubsequent excessive smokeproduction through smoldering orwildfire.

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n) Managing smoke impacts by:i) minimizing smoke impacts to

roads, highways, and airports tothe amounts, frequencies, anddurations consistent with anyguidance provided by highwayand airport personnel;

ii) minimizing smoke impacts toClass I Areas, areas that arenon-attainment for particulate,carbon monoxidenon-attainment areas, or othersmoke sensitive receptors.

(f) Daily Emission Report (SMP Form 5)

1) Land managers are required to submit adaily emission report by 0800 each day ofsignificant prescribed fire activity. Thereport will cover the following information:

a) The three-letter ID and project numberconsistent with SMP Form 2

b) Date submitted and by whomc) Burn start date and end date with timed) Emission information (black acres,

tons fuel consumed per acre, tonsparticulate matter produced

e) Public interest regarding smokef) Daytime ventilationg) Nighttime smoke behaviorh) Smoke management prescription or

WFIP/Resource Benefit Fire Plan meti) Emission reduction techniques

appliedj) Optional- dead and live fuel moisture

information with average depth offuels

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(g) Surveillance/Enforcement

1) Land managers conducting a prescribed firewill permit DAQ staff to enter and inspectburn sites before, during and after burns, toverify the accuracy of the permit or burnplan information and compliance with theburn plan, if appropriate.

(h) Monitoring

1) Land managers will monitor effects of theprescribed fire on smoke sensitivereceptors, and visibility in Class I Areas.Visual monitoring and documentation ofthe direction of the smoke plume may beperformed using the Hourly PlumeObservation Record (SMP Form 6).

(i) Copies of Prescribed Fire Plans will be providedto the private land owners, other agencies withinvolved lands, Smoke Plan Coordinator, Bureauof Air Quality, local interagency fire centers, andthe Division’s Technical Advice and ConsultationUnit (TAC) - Fire Management.

c. Burning Permit Issuance Guidelines

(1) The issuance of a burning permit is an importantresponsibility of the fire warden. The primary purposeof a burning permit is to assure that during the closedfire season (June 1 to October 31 or as extended bythe State Forester) open burning is done safely. Openburning should adhere to all existing laws and shouldbe limited to accomplishing the resource objective forwhich it is being done. A burning permit does not

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relieve any individual from personal liability due toneglect or incompetence.

(2) Generally we will issue a burning permit for agriculturalburns. A permit is not required for burns involving theburning of fence lines on cultivated lands, canals, irrigation ditches if the burning does not pose a threatto forest, range, or watershed lands. Due care is usedin the control of the burning and the individual notifiesthe nearest fire department of the time burning willoccur. A burning permit will also be required for anyprescribed fire for state or private land in addition to awritten prescribed fire plan.

(3) There are a number of concerns that must beconsidered in issuing a burning permit. The followingare areas which should be covered for the issuance ofa burning permit:

(a) The burning permit will provide a legaldescription of the location of the burn site andthe acreage involved.

(b) The burning permit shall provide the type of burnand the purpose of the burn.

(c) The burning permit will indicate the conditionsunder which the burn is allowed. This shallinclude a range for wind speed and direction,temperature, relative humidity and smokemanagement strategy.

(d) The burning permit shall indicate burning onlywithin the provisions of the state-wide ClearingIndex for atmospheric dispersion. This requiresthat a clearing index of at least 500 must exist forthe burn site before burning can occur.

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(e) A burning permit will indicate the time periodthat the permit is valid. It is recommended thistime period be no longer than 5 to 7 days asconditions can change significantly in a relativelyshort time. When a burning permit is issued foran extended period of time (greater than 3 days),a condition of the permit will be to call theissuing officer daily for clearance to burn thatday.

(f) A burning permit shall indicate the holding force(number of trained and experienced personnel)required to maintain a safe operation. Thisshould include the number and type of resources(engines, water tenders, dozers or otherequipment).

(g) Burning permits will have the information on thepermittee filled out completely including name,address and phone number.

(h) A burning permit will be signed by the fire wardenor other issuing officer, by the permittee anddated.

(i) A completed copy of each burning permit issuedwill be distributed as indicated at the bottom ofthe permit.

(j) The fire warden will not issue a burning permitduring periods of high to extreme fire danger. Noburning permits should be issued during timeswhen fire restrictions are in place. No burningpermits will be issued when the fire weatherforecast includes a Fire Weather Watch or RedFlag Warning. The fire warden or other authorizedpersonnel are responsible for keeping up with firedanger conditions through dispatch. A burnpermit shall indicate that it does not allow a burn

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if there is a period of high or extreme fire dangerdeclared.

(k) No burning permits will be issued during declaredair pollution situation by the Utah Air QualityBoard or its representative. The fire warden orother authorized personnel are responsible forkeeping up with air quality conditions throughdispatch or the county health department. Allburning permits shall indicate on them thatburning is not permitted if an air pollution indexof less than 500 is reported or declared.

(l) The fire warden or other authorized personnel areresponsible for reviewing with the permittee allthe conditions of a burning permit, including theright to refuse, revoke, or postpone a permit.Personal liability provisions on the back of thepermit should also be reviewed.

(m) The fire warden or other authorized personnel areresponsible for notifying our cooperators that aburning permit has been issued and requires thefire warden provide information on the locationand dates of the permit.

3. PRESCRIBED FIRE

a. Prescribed Fire Requests

(1) Fire wardens will attempt to satisfy requests forassistance with prescribed fires on private and statelands. A burning permit may be sufficient for many oftheses types of burns. When the size and/orcomplexity of the burn requires the development of aburn plan, the plan will be developed as required byDivision policy. (FFL-04-B-11)

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(2) In the event requests for advice or assistance becometoo numerous to satisfy, a priority of requests will beestablished as follows:

(a) Those prescribed burns which are included orplanned as part of a hazardous fuels mitigationplan, resource-management plan, ranch or farmplan will receive highest priority. Such a plan willbe documented.

(b) Those burns which are planned for a specificpurpose or with an objective of continuedmanagement treatment are of the next highestpriority. Such burns include site preparation forseeding and vegetation eradication to convertwildlands to agriculture or grazing lands. Thispriority of burn is not part of a written ranch orresource-management plan.

(c) The lowest priority will be assigned to burns forwhich no post-burn treatment is anticipated.Post-burn treatment might include seeding orgrazing deferment.

(3) If a situation occurs such that several requests forassistance on private land have the same priority, localSoil Conservation Districts will be consulted toestablish a priority for handling of requests. Divisionpersonnel will resolve requests with the same priorityon state lands based on resource management needs.

(4) The fire warden should attempt to meet requests forassistance on fires which are small in size (10 acres orless), have low to moderate volumes of fuel present,and do not entail hazardous conditions. Prescribedburns which exceed these conditions will be deferredto their supervisor.

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(5) The use of fire as a management tool is allowedthrough a memorandum of understanding (MOU) withthe Division of Air Quality. This MOU recognizes ourexpertise and authority on state and private lands. Theagreement requires us to produce a written plan forany prescribed burn larger than twenty (20) acres. Theplan needs to include date, size, location, type ofburn, fuel load and the purpose of the burn. The planneeds to detail any smoke management techniquessuch as avoidance strategy, dilution and emissionreduction procedures. No prescribed burns will beallowed during air pollution episodes declared by theUtah Air Quality Board.

(6) The landowner or agency requesting assistance on aprescribed burn will supply personnel and equipmentas specified by the burn plan.

(7) FEPP equipment located in any county for fire

protection purposes cannot be required to attend aprescribed burn. The decision to commit equipmentmust be left to the agency or fire department to whichthe equipment is assigned.

(8) Assistance provided by qualified Division personnelshall also include attending the fire to providesupervision and control assistance, and to ensure theburn is conducted according to prescription and in asafe manner.

(9) For large complex burns a plan will be written by aNWCG qualified burn boss. The plan will follow theformat outlined by Division policy (FFL-04-B-11).

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(10) Qualified Division personnel will take the lead inplanning and supervision for prescribed fires plannedon lands administered by the Division. It is expectedthat prescribed burns planned on Division lands will bedone in cooperation with other state and federalagencies as well as lessees. All necessary culturalresource clearance will be obtained and input fromother agencies incorporated into burn plans to theextent possible.

4. FIRE RESTRICTION/CLOSURES

a. Coordination

(1) Whenever fire restrictions/closures are implemented orterminated, all agencies agree to coordinate theirefforts at the local, regional and state level. Thisincludes the area involved, restrictions/closures action,news media and public notification process. TheRestrictions/Closures Zone Coordinator (Utah Divisionof Forestry, Fire and State Lands - Tracy Dunford 801-538-5555) will be notified when a firerestriction/closure implementation or termination isunder consideration to assist in overall coordination.This shall not limit any agency from implementingrestrictions/ closures required to accomplish theirmanagement objectives.

b. Criteria For Fire Restriction Actions

(1) The following are examples of criteria used toimplement or terminate fire restrictions or closures:

(a) National Fire Danger Rating System.(b) National Weather Service data and long-range

forecast.(c) Live fuel moisture.(d) 1000 hour time lag fuel moisture.(e) Predicted fire behavior.

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(f) Recent fire history.(g) Fuel loading, condition and other local

conditions.(h) Fire protection service capabilities including

water resources.(i) Preparedness levels, local or national.

c. Boundaries

Fire Restrictions will be authorized on an area-by-area basiswith all interagency partners agreeing when to go intorestrictions. “Areas” are defined as the five interagencydispatch zones (also used for the interagency fuels and WUIcommittees). Every effort will be made to select boundariesthat coincide with the interagency dispatch zones. Whenthis cannot be agreed to, boundaries will be on county linesor major roadways. Designating restriction areas by agencyboundaries should be avoided. All interagency partners in agiven Area must agree to discuss when to go intorestrictions for a restriction to be implemented. Localinteragency news releases and statewide interagency newsreleases will be used to announce restrictions.

d. Restrictions

When fire Restrictions are imposed they will include all of

the following acts as prohibited on public, private, andcounty-owned lands when a “restriction” is ordered:

(a) Setting, building, maintaining, attending, or usingopen fire of any kind, except campfires withinapproved fire pits and grills provided for, inimproved campgrounds, picnic areas, andpermanently improved places of habitation, orexcept as otherwise authorized. Devices fueledby petroleum or LPG products are allowed in alllocations.

(b) Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle,camp trailer, or building, a developed recreation

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site, or while stopped in an area at least threefeet in diameter that is barren or cleared tomineral soil.

(c) Discharging, or using any kind of fireworks, tracerammunition, or other incendiary devices in anylocation on federal, state, and unincorporatedprivate lands. Note: These acts are alwaysprohibited on all National Forest System andNational Park Service administered lands.

e. Exceptions to Restrictions

All other necessary exemptions to the restrictions, willbe handled through local “permits” issued by theresponsible agency(ies) for that purpose.

f. Advanced Fire Restrictions

It may be necessary to impose an “Advanced FireRestriction.” Advanced Restrictions will be authorized at thestate level and may restrict additional activities or includethe complete ban of fires with the exception of devisesfueled by petroleum or other LPG products.

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5. WARDENS FIELD KIT

As a district fire warden you will be on-call for fire suppressionassignments 24 hrs a day during the closed fire season. It isimportant that you are continually prepared to carry out yourduties. Not only should your suppression equipment remain in aconstant state of readiness, but your administrative suppliesshould also be readily available. Your engine will become a mobileoffice from which you will conduct your daily business. Below is asuggested set of items to assemble in a kit and keep available onyour engine at all times. This is only a suggestion, each firewarden will have a set of items unique to their area ofresponsibility. However, you should carry adequate materiels tocreate an Incident Action Plan and support a type 4 incident.

1. Area must be cleared of all combustible material and debris for a minimum of 5'from center of fire pit.

2. Apron should be constructed of concrete, rock, or brick.3. Corrugated metal pipe can replace rock or brick.4. Fire pit area must be free of any overhead branches for a distance of 25' or

more.Figure 16 - Approved Fire Pit

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Figure 17 - Field Kit Supplies

a. Field Kit Supplies

Wardens Manual Cost Share Agreement

Radio Frequency List County Monthly Activity Report

Radio Programming Guide Accident Reports

Telephone Directory Hiring Packet Forms

Mob Guide Excess Equipment Inspection Report

Local AOP ICS Forms

Gas Card Vendor Listing 201p1 Incident Briefing

State Contract Vendors 201p3 Current Organization

Fire Line Hand Book 202 Incident Objectives

Utah Wildland Firefighter I

Certification Standard

203 Organization Assignment List

204 Assignment List

Division Policy Manual 205 Communication Plan

GPS Unit 206 Medical Plan

Set of Maps 209 Incident Status Summary

Cell Phone 211 Check In List

Crew Time Report Book 214 Unit Log

Equipment Time Book 220 Air Operations Summary

Burning Permit Book

Equipment Transfer Book

State Forms

Personal Time Sheet

Fire Report

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6. HAZARDOUS FUELS/ MITIGATION WORK

a. Mastication Equipment

The Division is working with communities to reduce theirvulnerability to the impacts of wildland fire. As a result, theDivision has purchased and/or manages severalchippers/bullhogs to dispose of wildland vegetation andhazardous fuels. This equipment can be extremelydangerous. If not used properly these machines can causeserious injury or death. Improper operation can also resultin costly damage to equipment. Therefore, anyoneoperating any of this equipment shall abide by thefollowing guidelines:

(1) Due to the extreme danger involved with improperuse of this equipment, it shall be the practice of theDivision of Forestry, Fire and State Lands that onlyemployees of the Division of Forestry, Fire and StateLands may operate the equipment. Volunteers, whichhave signed up with the Division, may also operatethe chippers. Volunteers must attend the sametraining as Division employees, and be checked offprior to operating the equipment.

(2) Prior to operating the chippers each person mustparticipate in the following training:

(a) Video Training: Vermeer (or manufacturers)Brush Chipper Operations & Safety Training(annually)

(b) Video Training: Vermeer (or manufacturers)Knife/Drum Maintenance

(c) Receive copy of the Operators Manual(d) Understand and explain the following:

1) Safety Decals2) Symbol Identification3) Controls

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4) Safe Starting Procedures5) Shutdown Procedures6) Transporting Procedures7) Chipping Brush8) Winch Operations (if applicable)

(3) Each operator will be required to complete an on-sitereview of each system, and a copy of the review willbe maintained in each employee file. On-site reviewshall be an annual event, prior to operating.

(4) Prior to operating a chipper, the operator and allteam members will review the appropriate JHA’s (JobHazard Analysis) forms and conduct tailgate safetymeetings daily. This will help ensure that clear andproper communication between team members takesplace during chipper operations.

(5) Ensure that sufficient tools/parts/fluids for repair andreplacement are appropriate for the machine that isbeing operated. These tools/parts/fluids need to bereadily accessible in the area of operation. It isimportant to replace worn parts/ top off fluidreservoirs for safe and efficient operation.

(6) Prior to operating the chippers, the operator willcomplete the following daily:

(a) Engine and Drive train:1) Check battery electrolyte level and cable

conditions2) Check air cleaner condition3) Check engine oil level4) Check coolant level5) Check radiator for debris

(b) Hydraulics1) Check hydraulic fluid level2) Check hydraulic components for leaks or

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damage3) Check hydraulic control for proper

function

(c) General1) Check the drive belts for damage and

proper tension2) Check all shields3) Check and lubricate all fittings4) Check the wheel lug nuts5) Check tires for proper air pressure6) Check tracks for proper fit7) Check operation of the taillights when

chipper or trailer is attached to a vehicle8) Check for debris buildup along the chipper

frame, radiator, exhaust & valve covers.(Extremely important) Debris buildup maycause overheating or a fire hazard.

9) Check the condition of teeth and bolttightness

10) Check all bolts after every 40 hours ofoperation

(7) All persons working in and around the chipper willwear the following personal protective equipment:(a) Hard Hat(b) Safety glasses or goggles(c) Hearing protection(d) Work boots(e) Gloves (tight fitting)(f) Respirator/mask in dusty conditions(g) Long sleeve shirt(h) Work pants in good condition

(8) Avoid wearing jewelry such as rings, wrist watches,necklaces or bracelets. Additionally, long hair shouldbe confined, and any loose fitting clothing removedor secured prior to chipper/bullhog use.

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E. SUPPRESSION

1. FIRE RELATIONSHIPS - INTERAGENCY ORGANIZATION

a. Fire Warden

(1) The fire warden is an integral component of thewildland fire protection program in Utah. The ability ofa fire warden to cooperate and coordinate fireprotection activities between our agency, local firedepartments, federal agencies’ personnel (BLM, USFS,BIA, NPS), and the public, will enhance the efforts ofall personnel and assure efficient use of publicdollars. The fire warden as well as volunteer or full-time fire department personnel responding towildland fire incidents will be qualified, trained,equipped and organized so that the incident iscontained and controlled in the safest mannerpossible.

(2) Attempt to control all wildfires in the county withlocal resources (county, state and federal). Should afire warden require additional supervisory assistanceon a wildfire, the Area Manager/Fire ManagementOfficer (FMO) will be contacted through theprocedures listed in the county mobilization plan.Additional supervisory and suppression resourcesoutside of the county can be obtained throughcontact with the Fire Management Coordinator (TACWork Unit) or one of the Interagency Fire Centers.

(3) Incident stabilization will be one of your mainobjective on all wildland fires managed by theDivision. Establishing order early and maintaining itthroughout the duration of the incident is critical tothe safety of suppression resources and cost effectiveallocation of forces and state funds. A tool to assistyou in meeting this objective is an Incident Organizer.This product will help you compile and organize all

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the critical information you need to plan and executean incident action plan. It is an effective tool to trackresources. It provides a means to document allactions taken and the rational behind your decisionprocess as well as the information required to fill outa fire report. Use an Incident Organizer on all wildlandfires to ensure incident stabilization. You can getcopies of the Incident Organizer from you supervisoror through the interagency dispatch center.

b. Media Relations

• Inform the Public Information Officer of media visits (inadvance if possible).

• Avoid collateral duty and conflict by assigning aninformation officer early on.

• Be prepared. Know the facts. Develop a few keymessages and deliver them. Prepare responses topotential tough questions. If possible, talk to reporterbeforehand to get an idea of subjects, direction, andslant of the interview. As part of your preparation, try toword a "quotable quote". Make it something that canstand on its own and give the gist of your most timely keymessage.

• Be concise. Give simple answers (10-20 seconds), andwhen you're done, be quiet. If you stumble on words orbotch the answer, simply ask to start again. (Unless it'slive TV, then there is no going back)

• Be honest, personable, professional, presentable (removesunglasses and hats).

• Make sure in TV interviews, you look at the reporter, notthe camera.

• Ensure media are escorted and wearing PPE when goingto the fireline or hazardous sites. Provide a safety briefingfor any media going on a fire. The escort should keepthem informed at all times what the plan would be if youneeded to use escape routes, safety zones or shelters.

• NEVER talk "off the record," exaggerate, or try to be cute

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or funny.

• DON'T guess or speculate or say "no comment." Eitherexplain why you can't answer the question or offer totrack down the answer.

• DON'T disagree with the reporter. Instead, tactfully andimmediately clarify and correct the information. (Followwith delivery of a key message)

• DON'T speak for other agencies or offices.

• DON'T use jargon or acronyms.

Refer to Incident Response Pocket Guide page 104.

For questions, consultation or more training, contact JasonCurry at 801-538-7302 Mobile: 801-703-0225

c. Do's and Don'ts for Good News Media Relations

Do• Get to know reporters, editors, and news directors

personally if you deal with them often.

• Talk informally with reporters before an interview to getcomfortable. BUT REMEMBER, the microphone is alwayson. There is no such thing as "off the record".

• Tell the truth. Give only the facts. If you aren't sure, sayso. Get a phone number and tell the reporter you will callback with the information.

• Be credible and honest; positive and easy to contact;responsive and accommodating; authoritative and incontrol; likable and professional.

• Keep your remarks short and simple. Pretend you'retalking or writing to someone who has no idea what youreally do for a living.

• Take the initiative. Deliver a KEY MESSAGE in everyanswer and in a variety of ways.

• Honor the reporter's deadlines. (Ask. Otherwise, assumeit's now.) When submitting information to the media,know the deadlines and meet or beat them.

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• Do business today as if you're going to do businesstomorrow: don't burn bridges.

• Be brief. Don't feel obliged to fill a void just to keep theinterview going.

• Redirect on questions that are beyond the scope of yourjob or outside your expertise. Take the opportunity todeliver a KEY MESSAGE. For example:

Q: "Could these homes have been saved if the owner hadcut the brush back?" A: "I wouldn't be able to speculateabout that, BUT, reducing the vegetation around a homeis one of the most effective ways to increase a home'schances of survival in a wildfire."

Don't• Don't lie to a reporter-EVER. If a mistake has been made,

admit it and shift the focus to what you're doing tocorrect the problem or assure it never happens again.

• Don't say "I'm not allowed to talk to reporters."

• Don't ever say "I can't give you that information" withoutexplaining why you can't give the information. A situationthat warrants our silence usually involves legal issues,confidentiality or personnel issues.

• Don't require the reporter to invoke the Utah GRAMA Actunless absolutely necessary. It is viewed as adversarial.

• Don't become defensive, emotional or provoked. Keepyour cool.

• Don't speculate, guess or conjecture. Check your factsbefore talking.

• Don't use jargon, acronyms, or technical terms. If a sixthgrader wouldn't understand it, don't say it.

• Don't call the editor or news director if you have aproblem with a story that has run or aired. Speak with thereporter first.

Never• Never speak "off the record" or provide background

information that you would not like to see printed orbroadcast. If you don't want to see the information on

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the front page of the local newspaper or on the 10o'clock news, don't say it.

• Never say "no comment". "No comment" is a comment.

2. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

a. Keep Dispatch Informed

(1) All Division vehicles have two-way radios in them.Communication is key to performing our work in asafe, effective manner. The fire warden should keeptheir dispatcher informed of all their actions andlocation at all times, especially when making anattack on fires. The following procedures should befollowed when a fire is reported:

(a) Travel Safely! Don't Speed!(b) Contact dispatch advising that you are en route.(c) Contact dispatch when you arrive on scene.(d) Advise dispatch of existing conditions.(e) Communicate to dispatch on the paging

channel.(f) Communicate to fire resources on fire ground

channel.(g) Contact Fire Center by radio. If contact is unable

to be made, use you're cell phone or havedispatch relay for you.

(h) Update dispatch on status of incident.(i) Advise dispatch when assignment is completed.

(2) At the earliest opportunity, the following informationshould be forwarded to the interagency dispatchcenter and should continue to keep the dispatcherinformed of any significant changes and progress onthe fire.

(a) Fire name(b) Location-Township, Range and Section(c) Access(d) Terrain(e) Size of fire

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(f) Anticipated control problems(g) Cause (known, suspected)(h) Values threatened(i) Anticipated time of control(j) Weather(k) Fire behavior(l) Resources on the fire(m) Additional resources required, if any

b. Radio Manners

(1) Much of the radio communication will be done on arepeater system. When involved on interagency fireswe may be using other agency’s radio frequencies.Many people, fire personnel and others, heareverything you say. It is imperative all radios be usedin a professional and courteous manner. Use theradio only when needed. Use clear language.

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Figure 18 - Clear Text Radio Language

(a) Clear Text Examples

Words and Phrases Examples

* Affirmative Yes

* Negative No

* Can handle Used with the amount equipment needed tohandle the incident

* Copy Used to acknowledge message received i.e. 3-A-41 copies

* Disregard Self-explanatory

* Go ahead Indicates another unit may transmit

* How do you copy? Request for report on transmission quality

* Loud and Clear Self-explanatory

* Repeat Self-explanatory

* Standby Self-explanatory

* Unreadable Signal received is not clear

* At scene Used when you have arrived at scene

* Available Ready to respond to calls

* Available at scene No longer needed at scene; Available torespond to other calls

* In-quarters Used when resource is back at station.

* In service Unit is operating, but not in response to adispatch

* Out-of-Service Indicates unit is not available due tomechanical problems

* Responding Proceed or proceeding to an incident

* Burning Operation Indicates a legal fire unless specifiedotherwise (specify if illegal)

* Emergency traffic Used to gain control of the radio to report anemergency. Confine all radio transmission tothe emergency progress.

* ETA Estimated time of arrival

* Fire Fire emergency requiring a response Specifystructure, field, vehicle etc.

* Fire under control Self-explanatory

* No smoke or fire Response to report of conditions

* Report on Conditions Self-explanatory

* Weather Specify report or forecast

* What is you're location? Self Explanatory

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c. Programming Bendix King Radio

(1) The Division and all Federal land managementagencies have agreed to permit each other to usetheir respective frequencies for fire suppression.

(2) Use the Division car to car frequency (159.435) or thestate ground frequency (154.280) if you need scene ofaction.

(3) The following procedure should be used to changeBendix King radio frequencies:

(a) Enter program mode, display Channel "0"(b) Press clear(c) Select channel(d) Press FCN(e) Press CLR(f) Select new frequency(g) Press ENT(h) Proceed for Rx, Tx and CG (Tone Guard).(i) To convert to Narrow Band, press the # key. An

“N” will show on the display screen after thefrequency.

(4) The following is the Utah state wide, interagency,frequency plan. The names and associatedfrequencies will be common in order to maintaincompatibility state wide. Agency specific workingfrequencies can be obtained through Area Offices oryour Interagency Dispatch Center. It is critical youuse these frequencies for official business and alwaysuse proper radio etiquette.

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Figure 19 - Air to Ground Frequencies

Figure 20 - Air to Ground Frequency Zones

d. Air to Ground Frequencies

Name Frequency

Air to Ground 1 172.3250N









The frequencies below are assigned to Zones/Areas as follows:

Zone 1Salt Lake

Zone 2Richfield

Zone 3Cedar City

Zone 4Moab

Zone 5Uinta Basin

1 - 172.3250 3 - 170.0000 1 - 172.3250 1 - 172.3250 3 - 170.0000

2 - 171.5750 4 - 154.3100 2 - 171.5750 2 - 171.5750 4 - 154.3100

5 - 168.5000 8 - 166.8750 6 - 168.3000 7 - 166.9500 9 - 166.6375

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Figure 21 - Tactical Frequencies

Figure 22 - Other Frequencies

e. Tactical Frequencies

Name Frequency

TAC 1 BLM 166.2375N

TAC 2 BLM 166.9625N

TAC 3 BLM 166.1125N

TAC 4 State 156.0675N

TAC 5 USFS 168.1750N

TAC 6 USFS 168.7250N

TAC 7 USFSNote: Not to be used in CedarCity/So. Utah & Arizona Strip

169.9000N

TAC 8 State 156.1275N

Tac 9Note: Use only in Arizona Strip

168.2750N

f. Other Frequencies

Name Frequency

SOA Repeat 1Extended TAC/SOA Repeater

Rx 168.775, Tx 164.9125

SOA Repeat 2 Extended TAC/SOA Repeater

Rx 172.1375, Tx 166.3125

State Fire Marshal 154.280 Rx & Tx (Narrow Band)

State Work (FFSL Car to Car) 159.435 Rx & Tx

Wide Area 163.1000 Rx & Tx

Common Use 168.3500N Rx & Tx

NIMS168.5500N Rx & Tx, I.A. &Smokejumper

Air Guard 168.625 Tone 110.9 TxNote: Emergency Use Only

National Flight Following 168.650 Tx/Rx Tone 110.9

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Figure 23 - Standard Tones

g. Standard Tones

NIRSC/FS Tones State Tones

1 - 110.9 1 - 154.4

2 - 123.0 2 - 203.5

3 - 131.8

4 - 136.5

5 - 146.2

6 - 156.7

7 - 167.9

8 - 103.5

9 - 100.0

10 - 107.2

11 - 114.8

12 - 127.3

13 - 141.3

14 - 151.4

15 - 162.2

16 - 192.8

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h. Forestry, Fire & State Lands Fire Roster

Name Title Office # Cell # Email Call #

SALT LAKE C ITY

Dick Buehler Division Director 801-538-5389 801-231-4098 [email protected] 3-A-1

JoLynn Campbell Executive Secretary 801-538-5418 435-840-3648 [email protected]

Tim Garcia Deputy Director 801-538-5530 801-388-2496 [email protected] 3-A-2

Tracy Dunford Fire Management Officer 801-538-5508 801-558-6508 [email protected] 3-A-6

Shane Freeman Asst. Fire Mgmt Officer 801-538-5501 801-560-1072 [email protected] 3-A-7

Jane Martinez Finance Business Analysist 801-538-5427 801-541-6764 [email protected] 3-A-9

Jason Curry PIO/Fire Investigator 801-538-7302 801-703-0225 [email protected] 3-A-3

Jeanne Mitchell Forestry & Fire Office Specialist 801-538-5521 801-706-2678 [email protected] 3-A-10

Jennifer Biggs IT Coord/Web Design (CTSP) 801-538-5465 801-520-7586 [email protected] 3-A-18

Vicki Leetham Accounting Technician 801-560-7783 435-843-0012 [email protected]

Murl Rawlins Equipment Specialist 801-560-7783 [email protected] 3-A-8

Meridith Perkins Urban Forester (FFI) 801-538-5505 801-232-1321 [email protected] 3-A-12

WASATCH FRONT

Barbara Gardner Area Manager 801-538-5351 801-554-8984 [email protected] 3-A-30

Ruth Mitchell Secretary 801-538-5409 [email protected] 3-A-32

Scott Zeidler Urban Forester 801-538-5456 801-386-2344 [email protected] 3-A-33

Benjamin Bloodworth GIS Specialist 801-537-3371 801-656-7138 [email protected] 3-A-35

Dan Cather CWN FOS 801-851-3171 801-367-3732 [email protected]

Roice Arnold Acting FMO 801-538-5466 801-580-3703 [email protected] 3-A-300

Davis/Morgan Co. Warden 801-791-7798 3-A-301

Paul Christensen Tooele Co. Warden 435-882-5600 435-241-0027 [email protected] 3-A-303

Delbert Jay Utah Co. Warden 801-851-4137 801-404-1914 [email protected] 3-A-304

Kevin Cortez Utah Co. Asst. Warden 801-851-4125 801-404-1915 [email protected] 3-A-308

Duane Woolsey Salt Lake Co. Rep./UFA 801-824-3688 [email protected]

BEAR R IVER

Blain Hamp Area Manager 435-752-8701 435-881-6979 [email protected] 3-A-20

Morgan Mendenhall Area Forester 435-752-8701 435-669-1153 [email protected] 3-A-21

Jennifer Sullivan Sov Land/WUI Coor. 435-752-8701 435-757-8332 [email protected] 3-A-22

Dan Ames Warden, Rich Co. 435-757-4974 [email protected] 3-A-23

Rick Larsen Assist FW, Rich County 435-881-6368 [email protected] 3-A-24

Jennifer Gregerson Secretary 435-752-8701 [email protected] 3-A-25

Greg Martz Warden, Box Elder Co. 435-734-3831 435-730-4594 [email protected] 3-A-201

Blair Westergard Box Elder Standby 435-863-8424 435-279-5581 3-A-205

Shawn Jenson Box Elder Standby 435-257-5282 435-279-5587 3-A-206

Dustin Richards Box Elder Standby 435-723-1580 435-279-5643 3-A-207

Cassie Romander Box Elder Standby 435-734-3833 [email protected] 3-A-208

Chris Richards Second on Engine, Box Elder 435-225-4740 [email protected] 3-A-209

Dennis Harper Box Elder Standby 3-A-210

Rod Hammer Assist FW, Cache Co 435-755-1672 435-994-1549 3-A-220

Craig Pettigrew Cache County Fire Chief 435-755-1673 435-994-1627 [email protected] 3-A-222

Steve McBride Assist FW, Cache Co 435-755-1670 435-994-1549 3-A-223

Dave Vickers Weber Co. Warden 801-726-5501 801-726-5501 [email protected] 3-A-261

Clint Bryam Assist FW, Weber County 801-391-7179 3-A-262

CENTRAL

Marvin Turner Area Manager 435-896-5697 435-979-0505 [email protected] 3-A-70

Jason Johnson Area Forester 435-896-5697 [email protected] 3-A-71

Terry Heath NFP Coordinator 435-896-5697 [email protected] 3-A-72

Kami Madsen Secretary 435-896-5697 435-979-5697 [email protected] 3-A-73

Fred Johnson FMO 435-835-4076 435-851-1546 [email protected] 3-A-700

Matt Christensen Warden, Sevier/Wayne/Piute Co 435-896-5697 435-979-1918 [email protected] 3-A-701

Thomas Peterson Warden, Sanpete Co. 435-896-5697 435-668-2068 [email protected] 3-A-702

Brett Ostler Warden, Juab Co. 435-623-2642 435-681-0035 [email protected] 3-A-703

Howard Allred Warden, Millard Co. 435-864-2889 435-743-5302 [email protected] 3-A-704

Name Title Office # Cell # Email Call #

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SOUTHWEST

Ron Wilson Area Manager 435-586-4408 435-590-6378 [email protected] 3-A-60

Patrick Moore Area Forester 435-586-4408 435-559-0219 [email protected] 3-A-61

John Schmidt NFP Coordinator 435-586-4408 435-590-0353 [email protected] 3-A-62

Candalyn Paxton Office Specialist 435-586-4408 435-590-4099 [email protected] 3-A-63

Mike Melton FMO 435-586-4408 435-590-4712 [email protected] 3-A-600

George Humphreys Warden, Beaver Co. 435-586-4408 435-590-4713 [email protected] 3-A-661

Josh Soper Warden, Garfield Co. 435-586-4408 435-590-4718 [email protected] 3-A-662

Ryan Riddle Warden, Iron Co. 435-586-4408 435-570-4714 [email protected] 3-A-663

Earl Levanger Warden, Kane Co. 435-586-4408 435-689-0425 [email protected] 3-A-664

Adam Heyder Warden, Washington Co. 435-586-4408 435-590-4715 [email protected] 3-A-665

Asst. Warden, Washington Co. 435-586-4408 435-668-5088

Charlie Peterson Asst. Warden, Washington Co. 435-586-4408 435-656-2850 [email protected]

SOUTHEAST

Bill Zanotti Area Manager 435-259-3766 435-260-9809 [email protected] 3-A-80

Natalie Conlin Area Forester 435-259-3765 435-210-0792 [email protected] 3-A-81

Alison McCluskey Lands Coor. 435-259-3767 435-210-0362 [email protected] 3-A-82

Jennifer Driscoll Secretary 435-259-3766 435-260-0358 [email protected] 3-A-83

Rudy Sandoval FMO 435-613-3770 435-650-0114 [email protected] 3-A-800

Justin Needles Warden, Carbon/Emery Co. 435-613-3770 435-630-4338 [email protected] 3-A-801

Zack Farmer Warden, Grand Co. 435-259-3768 435-220-0179 [email protected] 3-A-802

Ben Huntsman Warden, San Juan Co. 435-259-3766 435-459-0115 [email protected] 3-A-803

NORTHEAST

Dale Jablonski Area Manager 435-781-5463 435-790-4740 [email protected] 3-A-40

PJ Abraham Area Forester 435-671-3326 [email protected] 3-A-41

Ken Ludwig NFP Coor 435-781-5463 435-671-3437 [email protected] 3-A-42

Diana Ludwig Office Specialist 435-781-5334 801-372-8049 [email protected] 3-A-43

Steve Rutter FMO 435-781-5463 435-671-3327 [email protected] 3-A-400

Bryce Boyer Warden, Summit Co. 435-640-2075 [email protected] 3-A-401

Christopher King Warden, Wasatch Co. 435-671-3325 435-781-5463 [email protected] 3-A-402

Nathan Robinson Warden, Duchesne Co. 435-790-4741 [email protected] 3-A-403

Jack Sixkiller Warden, Uintah/Daggett Co. 435-828-4688 [email protected] 3-A-404

LONE PEAK CONSERVATION CENTER

Gary Peck Program Coordinator 801-560-8105 [email protected] 3-A-92

Keith Crumpton Fire Operations Specialist 801-674-0147 [email protected] 3-A-95

Warren Findley Asset Manager 801-834-2894 [email protected]

Shauna Haws Office Specialist 801-707-4802 [email protected]

Marilyn Steadman Accounting Technician 801-652-2902 [email protected]

Glenn Beagle Subject Matter Expert 801-560-1013 [email protected]

Donald Bennett Lone Peak IHC Supt. 801-580-3703 [email protected] 3-A-91

Kris Bruington Lone Peak IHC Asst. Supt. 801-232-7102 [email protected] 3-A-105

Preston Ley Lone Peak IHC Squad Leader 801-560-7153 [email protected] 3-A-103

Brent Morrison Lone Peak IHC Squad Leader 801-954-8823 [email protected]

Wade Synder UFRA Supt. 801-554-6121 [email protected] 3-A-106

Scott Nielson UFRA Asst. Supt. [email protected]

James Pummel UFRA Squad Leader 801-719-7179 [email protected]

Lyle Jennings Twin Peaks Supt. 801-232-1568 [email protected] 3-A-107

Dave Voyles Twin Peaks Squad Leader 801-455-0278 [email protected]

Nathan Barrons Dromedary Peaks Supt. 801-560-8134

Brad Chandler Engine Boss 801-232-7157 [email protected] 3-A-108

Ralph Murray Engine Boss 801-232-6611 [email protected] 3-A-109

Allen Briggs Engine Boss 801-232-6457 [email protected]

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3. WILDLAND/URBAN INTERFACE

DIVISION EMPLOYEES ARE NOT TO ENGAGE IN FIGHTING STRUCTURE OR

VEHICLE FIRES.

a. Warden’s Role

(1) The warden’s role is wildland fire protection. Wardens are nottrained or equipped to suppress non-wildland fires. There arewardens who are members of fire departments, and aretrained for these types of fire. If those wardens becomeinvolved in a non-wildland fire incident, they are consideredto be acting as a member of a fire department, and not aspart of the Division. This policy does not prohibit wardensfrom engaging in exterior exposure protection.

b. Wildland/Urban Interface Structure Protection TriageChecklist

(1) FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHILE EVALUATING STRUCTURES:

(a) Access (must be able to back into structure)(b) Fuel type(c) Fire Behavior (especially flame length & rate of spread)(d) Roof type (combustible or not)(e) Vegetation clearance around structure (minimum of 30

ft. in brush or timber)(f) Water supply in engine(g) Decks overhanging vegetation(h) Steepness of slope below structure(i) Hazards (power lines, propane tanks, above ground gas

or diesel tanks, etc.)(j) Personal comfort level (“pucker factor")(k) How close is the nearest back-up?(l) Structure already on fire?(m) Roof already 1/4 involved in windy conditions--

LEAVE IT!(n) Interior fire, with windows broken in windy conditions-

LEAVE IT!(O) DON'T SECOND GUESS YOURSELF--BE READY FOR TOUGH

DECISIONS

(P) ALWAYS DOCUMENT EVERY DECISION OR TAKE PHOTOS OF

STRUCTURE BEFORE FIRE HITS

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(2) Triage is not a situation that allows the time for perfection-only for your best judgement in the time allowed and a goodfollow-through. Do not continually question or regret yourdecisions, or precious time will be lost.

c. FEMA

(1) In the event a wildland fire threatens a community it ispossible for the Division to receive assistance from theFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It is criticalthat FEMA be notified in a timely mannner. Notification mustbe made at the time of the threat. FEMA will not make adeclaration after the incident. Therefore, it is imperative thatyou contact your supervisor or the fire management staff inthe Salt Lake office as soon as you identify the threat to thecommunity. You will need to provide the followinginformation:

(a) Name of Fire/Complex(b) County/State/Tribe(c) Date Fire Started(d) Total Acres Burned (e) Cause(f) Community Threatened/Population of Community(g) Number of Persons Evacuated(h) Voluntary or Mandatory Evacuation(i) Number of Primary Residences/Business Threatened(j) Threat to Facilities/Infrastructure/Landscape(k) Fire Proximity to Facilities/Structures(l) Natural/Man-made Barriers(m) Number of Uncontrolled Large Fires in State(n) Other Critical Considerations(o) Percent Contained(p) Weather: Wind, Temperature, Humidity(q) Fire Behavior(r) Fire Forecast for Next Burn Period(s) Resources Committed(t) Jurisdiction(u) Status of State/Tribal Mitigation Plans(s): Approved,

Pending Approval, Requested Extension, No Plan

(2) Be prepared to provide this information when you report thesituation to your supervisor or the Fire Staff. A checklist formshould be included in your Wardens Kit.

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d. Structure Protection Specialists

Large complex incidents that threaten multiple structures orcommunities often require the use of Structure ProtectionSpecialists. For Division Employees to be certified for this positionthey must be a qualified Division/Group Supervisor or qualifiedIncident Commander Type III plus have completed the StructureProtection Specialist position task book (PTB). The Division hasadopted the Structure Protection Specialist PTB in the NFPA 1051Standard for Wildland Firefighter Professional Qualifications. ThisPTB is available from the Division training specialist in the stateoffice.

4. AIRCRAFT

a. General

Aircraft resources are costly, therefore it is important to use theseresources as effectively as possible. Work closely with aircraftmanagers to prioritize flight time. Provide feedback to pilots and airattack on effectiveness of tactics.

b. Operations

(1) Categories - Airtankers types are distinguished by the size ofretardant load that they carry:

(a) Type 1 - over 3,000 gallons(b) Type 2 - 1,800 to 3,000 gallons(c) Type 3 - 800 to 1,800 gallons(d) Type 4 - less than 800 gallons (single engine air tanker)

(2) Great Basin Airtanker Base Locations

(a) Utah1) Cedar City2) Hill/Ogden

(b) Nevada1) Battle Mountain2) Stead

(c) Idaho1) Boise2) McCall3) Pocatello

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(3) Principals of Retardant Application

(a) Determine tactics direct or indirect based on fire size-up and resources available.

(b) Use retardant drops before an immediate need isrecognized; pre-treat according to expected firebehavior.

(c) Be sure the line is clear of personnel prior to droppingretardant.

(d) Establish an anchor point and work from it.

(e) Use the proper drop height.

(f) Apply proper coverage levels. (See Incident ResponsePocket Guide, NFES 1077, pg 59)

(g) Drop downhill and down sun when feasible.

(h) Drop into the wind for best accuracy.

(i) Maintain honest evaluation and effectivecommunication between the ground and air.

(j) Use direct attack only when ground support is availableor extinguishment is feasible. Use retardant drops tocool areas/reduce flame lengths as necessary insupport of ground forces.

(k) Plan drops so they can be extended or intersectedeffectively.

(l) Monitor retardant effectiveness and adjust its useaccordingly.

(4) Environmental Guidelines

Due to the sensitivity of aquatic habitats, the application offoam and retardant into bodies of water must be avoided.Leave at least a 300 foot buffer zone from the water.

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(5) Aircraft Safety

Division personnel should use extreme caution when workingwith or near aircraft on fires. The following are some of thehazards to be aware of around aircraft:

(a) Rotor wing

1) A load calculation and load manifest should bedone prior to each flight. Helitack personneland/or pilot are responsible for load calculationsand manifesting.

2) The aircraft and pilot shall be carded forassignment; either FAA aircraft airworthinesscertificate and pilot license or Forest Service orOffice of Aircraft Service (OAS) carded.

3) When traveling in a helicopter you must have allthe appropriate personal protective equipmenton including: hardhat with chinstrap, eyeprotection, hearing protection, nomex clothing,gloves and boots.

4) Before any flight you should receive a safetybriefing from the pilot or helitack.

5) Never approach or leave a helicopter without theacknowledgment from the pilot or the helitackforeman.

6) Never approach or leave a helicopter on theuphill side or to the rear of the craft. The mainrotor may strike someone approaching or leavingon the uphill side. The tail rotor may strikeanyone leaving near the tail of the helicopter.

7) Carry long-handled tools horizontally at the sidewhen approaching or leaving a helicopter. Neverreach up to signal, catch something, or stretchwhen under the main rotor. Secure thechin-strap on the hard hat under the chin whenapproaching or leaving a helicopter or take it offand carry it under the arm.

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8) Do not remain in the take-off and landing area.Go immediately to the staging area which shouldbe at least 100 feet away from the pad. Followthe direction of Helitack personnel.

9) No smoking is allowed in the helicopter, on thepad, or within 100 feet of the pad or fuel storageareas.

10) Personnel working on or near landing zones willwear eye goggles to protect against the high dustlevels associated with take-offs and landings.

11) Landing zones are to be kept free of paper,parachutes, debris, unauthorized personnel andvehicles, and any other foreign articles.

12) Notify the pilot of hazards in the area i.e. powerlines, other aircraft, etc.

13) Refer to The Fire Line Handbook PMS 410-1,Appendix A, page A5 for guidelines for helispotlocation and construction.

(b) Fixed wing

1) Keep all personnel well clear of plannedretardant drop areas. If caught in retardant droppath, drop face down on the ground facing theplane's approach, outstretch arm with hand toolto the side, and cover the head with the otherarm. Attempt to move away from objects thatmay dislodge.

2) Small, fixed-wing aircraft will be approached andentered from the side or rear behind the wing toavoid contact with the prop(s).

3) The pilot is responsible for the safe loading andunloading of both passengers and baggage.Follow the pilot instructions.

4) Do not rest, work or stand on the wing, strut ortail surface of the aircraft.

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5) Do not remain on board during fuelingoperations.

6) Do not handle controls, switches, instruments oremergency levers.

(6) Emergency Landing Procedures:

(a) Fixed wing

1) Follow instructions for pilot or flight attendant.

2) Secure seat belt and place seat in full uprightposition.

3) Forward facing passengers, bend forward at thewaist. Grasp arms under legs and place headbetween knees.

4) Aft facing passengers, sit upright with back andhead against seat back. Grasp seat with handsand arms.

5) After landing, exit after forward motion andprops have stopped.

6) Assess situation, take appropriate action inrendering first aid and assist in evacuationefforts.

(b) Rotor wing

1) Follow instructions of pilot or helitack personnel.

2) Secure seat belt.

3) Ensure hardhats and chin straps are in place.

4) Forward facing passengers, bend forward atwaist, grasp arms under legs with head betweenyou knees.

5) Front seat passengers, sit full upright with backand head against seat back. Cross arms andgrasp shoulder harness.

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6) Aft facing passengers, sit full upright with backand head against seat back. Grasp seat withhands.

7) Side facing passengers, bend forward at thewaist, grasp arms under legs and place headbetween your knees.

8) Upon landing, exit aircraft in an orderly manner -after main rotor has stopped.

9) Assess situation, take appropriate actions inrendering first aid and assist in evacuationefforts.

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Figure 24 - Helicopter Hand Signals

Helicopter Hand Signals

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5. HANDCREWS

a. Handcrew Resources

(1) Handcrews are available from several different sources andhave different restrictions and capabilities. For example:some crews are capable of breaking into smaller modules andsome can only be used in 20 person groups. Crews will cometo an incident equipped differently with differentqualifications and experience levels. All this information willdetermine how and for what type of operations they can beused. It is important that these resources are ordered,assigned and utilized within their abilities. When orderingcrews it is important to first identify the operation you will beperforming and then order the resource capable of meetingyour needs.

(2) In addition to ordering the right type of crew to meet yourneeds it is critical that you make a good assessment of thecrew condition once it arrives on the incident. The best wayto do this is a face to face meeting with the crew supervisor.The crew supervisor is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all the people on the crew. He/she will be able togive you an accurate assessment of the crews’ condition andcapabilities.

6. UTAH NATIONAL GUARD RESOURCES

The Utah National Guard has resources and facilities available forsupporting an incident. If you wish to order resources from the NationalGuard the following procedures must be followed.

(1) Local resources must be depleted before National Guardresources will become available under most conditions.

(2) Contact the State Duty Officer of Forestry, Fire and StateLands.

(3) The Duty Officer will contact the State Office of the NationalGuard. The National Guard will determine the availability,contact points, etc. for the use of the resource/facility.National Guard will contact their local unit and brief theirpersonnel on procedures to be taken.

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(4) The State Duty Officer will contact the requesting Fire Centerwith specifics of the request.

7. INCIDENT COMMAND POST TRAILER

Once an incident reaches a sufficient level of complexity it is necessary toestablish a formal Incident Command Post (ICP). Given the remote natureof many wildland fires this is not always convenient. The Division has atrailer it has built to function as a mobile ICP. It contains all theequipment and materials required to manage an incident. The trailerprovides the incident commander with the environment away from theincident to effectively plan, document, track costs, order supplies andcommunicate with resources. The trailer is stationed in Salt Lake. Toorder the ICP trailer contact your supervisor or the fire staff at the SaltLake Office.

8. CLASS A FOAM

Class A foam may be effectively used in engines, portable pumps,helicopters with buckets, and fixed wing aircraft. It is effective insuppressing wildland fires, holding and suppressing prescribed fires, andexterior exposure protection. Class A foam can make suppression effortsmore effective and efficient.

For maximum effectiveness, when applying foam directly on the fire, loftthe foam solution on top of the flames. By applying foam in this fashionthe fire is both cooled and smothered.

a. Foam Mixing Guidelines for Engines

(1) Batch Mixing - Use Aspirating nozzles

(a) The foam concentrate is poured directly into the watertank of the engine. For any baffled water tank it isnecessary to circulate water through the pump for 3 to5 minutes.

(b) Mixing Ratio: 0.2% to 0.5% by volume of water isrecommended!

(c) Wet foam - ½ gal. foam concentrate to 200 gallonswater.

(d) Dry foam - 1 to 2 gal. foam concentrate to 200 gallonswater.

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Figure 25 - Recommended Fire Suppression Mixes

(e) The amount of foam concentrate needed is affected byhardness and temperature of water. Hard water andcold water requires more concentrate. To compensatefor hard and cold water add up to 1 quart of additionalfoam concentrate to the quantity normally used,depending on desired foam consistency.

(2) Foam Proportioners - Use Aspirating Nozzles

(a) The foam concentrate is introduced into the plumbingby a foam unit. All foam proportioners have a meteringvalve, which is used to control the amount of foamconcentrate entering the system. Usable foam isusually produced within a minute.

(b) Mixing Ratio: 0.1% to 1.0% by volume of water.

(c) Wet foam - 0.1% to 0.5% (smaller orifice's on meteringvalves)

(d) Dry foam - 0.6% to 1.0% (larger orifice's on meteringvalves)

(e) Pump operators can easily change the foamconsistency by re-adjusting the metering valve oncevisible foam is being produced at the nozzle.

(3) Recommended Fire Suppression Mixes

APPLICATIONFOAM PRODUCTION METHOD

BATCH MIXING PROPORTION1

Direct Attack ½ - 1 gal. 0.2% - 0.5%

Indirect Attack/Wetline 1 - 1½ gal. 0.4% - 0.8%

Structure/Exposure Prot. 1½ - 2 gal. 1.0%

Mop-up ½ gal 0.2% - 0.3%

- The batch mixing ratio's listed above are based upon a 200 water tank.1

(a) Safety

1) Class A foam is readily biodegradable andenvironmentally safe. It meets Forest Service

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Health and Safety standards. MSDS sheets areavailable from the area managers or localFS/BLM office.

2) When handling concentrate, personnel shouldwear goggles and gloves. The concentrate ishighly irritating to the eyes, and causes skindryness for some people. If contact occurs, flusharea with clean water for 5-10 minutes. It isrecommended that some type of lotioncontaining Lanolin be kept on the engine.Lanolin helps reduce the amount of handdryness which can occur with exposure to foamconcentrate.

9. AFTER ACTION REVIEW

It is highly recommended that every incident, particularly those involvingmultiple resources and or agencies, be reviewed with all those involved inthe suppression effort. A great deal can be learned by getting togetherand discussing what actions were taken and how they can be improvedupon. This effort has been known to greatly improve interagencycooperation, improve safety and increase efficiency.

This is not meant to be a method of criticizing an individual or group offire fighters, rather, it should be a means of constructively examining thecurrent way things are done and determining if they can be improvedupon. A suggested after action review format can be found in the IncidentResponse Pocket Guide (PMS 461).

10. SERIOUS ACCIDENT PROCEDURES

A serious accident, for the purposes of these procedures, is defined as anentrapment, mishaps that result in serious or non serious injuries ofmultiple personnel, substantial loss of property, serious injury or fatality.

a. Initial Action

(1) Assist the survivors: Administer first aid and transport assoon as possible.

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(2) Secure the scene: If there is danger of fire, move survivors toa safe and secure location.

(3) Establish communication:

(a) Contact dispatch and/or rescue personnel.Communicate the need for EMS personnel, lawenforcement, coroner etc. Notify dispatch of the bestway to transport injured personnel, i.e. by air (rotor orfixed wing or ground ambulance). Do not broadcastvictim names on radio transmissions.

(4) Search the accident site:

(a) Conduct a search of the surrounding area foradditional survivors. Prior to searching the area assessthe risk involved of fire, fuel, hazardous substance etc..

b. Follow up

(1) Notification:

(a) Contact supervisor and/or Salt Lake office within 24hours. If cooperating agencies are involved contactagency administrators either directly or throughsupervisor.

(2) Secure the accident site:

(a) Flag or rope off access to accident site. Do not disturbaccident site except for life saving purposes.Photograph the site if possible. The exact location ofentrapment(s), injury(ies), and fatality(ies) and thecondition and location of personal protectiveequipment, and any damaged property or equipmentmust be documented.

(3) Care for survivors:

(a) Isolate any non-injured personnel. Assign someone tokeep them informed, provide for their needs, deal withthe media, monitor their condition, etc.

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(4) Identify witnesses:

(a) Record the names, addresses and telephone numbersof all witnesses. Try and get witness statements usingthe Statement of Witness form (SF-94).

(5) Document:

(a) As soon as possible begin a written account of whathappened. Be prepared to provide a chronologicalaccounting of events and actions completed to aninvestigation team. Starting this process while eventsare still clear in your mind is critical. Your account maybe used in an investigation, in a court of law or providevaluable information to firefighters in the future torecognize and avoid similar situations. You will alsoneed to complete the following forms:

1) Workers Compensation Form for those injured2) DNR- Incident/Accident Report if a vehicle was

involved3) Wildland Fire Fatality and Entrapment Report

(NFES 0869)

11. COST CONTAINMENT GUIDELINES

a. Primary Objective

(1) To insure the safety of the public and fire fighter!

b. Secondary Objective

(1) To suppress fire in the most cost effective manner. Pleaseuse the following guidelines to insure you are using everyeffort to cut cost.

(a) Use the run card system to support county and statestrategic and tactical policies.

(b) Use local resources as much as possible. Includequalified resources from local fire departments andcounties.

(c) When ever possible, use local Type III Overhead teamsto manage fires beyond initial attack.

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(d) Where applicable, build line at night - hold during day.

(e) Develop Cost Share Agreements to support county andstate strategic and tactical policies. Write Cost ShareAgreement as specific as possible to identify cost tothe counties and state.

(f) Use aerial resources in judicial manner. Consider otherless costly resources that could safely accomplish thesame objectives.

(g) Provide financial oversight to Overhead Teams.Request assistance from the Fire Management WorkUnit as needed.

(h) Review Fire Resource Orders to determine effective useof suppression and support resources.

(i) As the fire progresses, evaluate county and/or theState responsibilities and values at risk. End the countyand/or state financial involvement as soon asreasonably possible.

(j) When fire is controlled, declared it controlled.

(k) Manage the resources, including the overhead team.Release them as soon as possible to reduce cost. Donot allow the cost of resources held for other purposesother than the needs of the fire to be billed to thecounty or state.

(l) Aggressively pursue cost recovery on human causedfires.

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F. WILDLAND FIRE INVESTIGATION

1. INITIAL ATTACK PERSONNEL

The Division is committed to recovering suppression costs for wildlandfires as well as pursuing criminal action when appropriate. As such, it iscritical that a thorough investigation be completed for all fires ofsuspicious origin. Although initial attack personnel may not possess theskills to conduct investigations, they play a very important role.Successful pursuit of criminal and civil actions based upon a wildland fireinvestigation are often commensurate with information received by eyewitnesses and initial attack personnel.

Recognizing that initial attack personnel are primarily concerned withsuppression actions, they need to also be aware of things that will behelpful to subsequent fire investigations. The following is a list of itemsthat must be recognized and observed by initial attack personnel whichwill greatly assist with investigation efforts.

a. While Responding to the Fire:

(1) Watch for vehicles that are leaving the area or parked nearthe fire. Record vehicle license numbers and descriptionsalong with physical descriptions of occupants. Call vehicledescriptions and plate numbers over the radio so dispatchcan record them.

(2) Make note of any vehicles, equipment, adults or children youobserve in the origin area. A digital camera or cell phonecamera is a quick and reliable way to collect informationwhile responding.

(3) Be aware of any activities that may be going on in the area;such as camping, children playing, parties/meetings, use offireworks, construction activity, hunting/target shooting(people with guns), etc.

b. After Arriving at the Fire:

(1) Observe how the fire is burning: Record wind direction,color of smoke, flame lengths, flame color etc. Take photos!

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(2) Protect the Origin Area!! This is critical for any follow-upinvestigation. You should physically restrict anyone(including firefighters) or any vehicles from entering the areawhere the fire started. The best way to do this is to useflagging to “rope-off” the area. Do not apply water to theorigin area (this destroys evidence and burn indicators). Waituntil the fire burns out of the origin area before takingsuppression action. If the origin area has been impacted byinitial attack forces before you arrive, do what you can toprotect it after you arrive. There may still be importantevidence and burn indicators which can be obtained andutilized.

(3) Make note of any people who are watching the fire, seemvery curious, want to assist with suppression, or actsuspicious. Record statements or comments that may bemade by any of these individuals. Physical descriptions andnames are helpful but get as much information as you can.

(4) Be aware of smells such as gun powder, petrochemicals etc.

(5) Get names, phone numbers, and addresses of witnesses,when possible and record witness statements using theStatement of Witness Form (SF-94).

(6) Record any other information that you think may be useful inan investigation.

(7) Any evidence that you may encounter should not bedisturbed or removed (unless it is in jeopardy) until it isproperly photographed and recorded.

(8) All of the information that you obtain while responding to afire or after you arrive at the fire should be written down, ifnot immediately, as soon as you can while the information isstill fresh in your mind. This information can be turned overto an investigator or used by yourself if you are doing theinvestigation. Any notes and information that you take maybe used in court during criminal or civil proceedings.

(9) If a Fire Investigator is called to investigate the fire, theinformation you collect will be critical to them. Your accountof where the fire was burning, its behavior, wind direction,smells and smoke color along with information aboutvehicles and people you see, what they say and do will be

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extremely important in the investigation. You will probablybe asked to accompany the investigator to the origin areaand answer questions as well as provide whateverinformation you may have. In order to effectively pursue costrecovery of human caused fires, please notify the StateManagement Office when there is an investigation in processor anticipated that has a reasonable chance of identifying aresponsible party. The Fire Management Officer willcoordinate with the Attorney General’s Office to insure thatlegal proceedings occur within allotted time-frames. A copyof the investigation report and name/phone number of theinvestigator will need to be provided along with any otherpertinent information that is available. Additionalcoordination and dialogue with the Assistant AttorneyGeneral handling the case may be required.

(10) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT FIRE INVESTIGATIONS OR FOR

ASSISTANCE WITH INVESTIGATIONS CONTACT JASON CURRY AT

801-538-7302 OR THROUGH NORTHERN UTAH INTERAGENCY FIRE

CENTER AT 801-908-1900.