OES MUTUAL AID AREA IDENTIFIERS

• REGION I REGION II

o erational Area Count 10 Operational Area (County)Los Angeles, Area "A" XAL AlamedaLos Angeles, Area "B" XCC Contra CostaLos Angeles, Area "C" XDN Del NorteLos Angeles, Area "0" XHU HumboldtLos Angeles, Area "E" XLK LakeLos Angeles, Area "F" XMR MarinLos Angeles, Area "G" XME MendocinoOrange XMY MontereySan Luis Obispo XNA NapaSanta Barbara XBE San BenitoVentura XSF San Francisco

XSM San MateoXSC Santa ClaraXCZ Santa CruzXSO SolanoXSN Sonoma

REGION III REGION IV

10 Operational Area (County) 10 Operational Area (County)

•XBU Butte XAP AlpineXCO Colusa XAM AmadorXGL Glenn XCA CalaverasXLS Lassen XED EI DoradoXMO Modoc XNE NevadaXPU Plumas XPL PlacerXSH Shasta XSA SacramentoXSI Sierra XSJ San JoaquinXSK Siskiyou XST StanislausXSU Sutter XTB Tahoe Basin AreaXTE Tehama XTO TuolumneXTR Trinity XYO YoloXYU Yuba

REGION V REGION VI

10 Operational Area (County) 10 Operational Area (County)XFR Fresno XIM ImperialXKE Kern XIN InyoXKI Kings XMN MonoXMA Madera XRI RiversideXMP Mariposa XBO San BernardinoXMD Merced XSD San Diego

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FIRE SERVICETHREE LETTER IDENTIFIERS

Three Letter Identifiers are assigned to all fire service agencies andmutual aid operational areas in California. These identifiers serve asstandardized abbreviations in order to rapidly and accurately identifyagencies and resources used on multi-agency incidents. They arepart of the Resource Designation System. That system is the result ofintensive research and testing by the FIRESCOPE Program and isdesigned to meet current and projected statewide needs.

OES Fire and Rescue Branch is responsible for the administration ofThree Letter Identifiers in the State of California. The OES AssistantChief - FIRESCOPE at the Operations Coordination Center (OCC) inRiverside is the System Administrator. Requests for identifiers will beverified with Operational Area Coordinator and/or OES Field AssistantChief.

Three Letter Identifiers are assigned to any fire service agency thatmight request or provide resources to or from another agency in theevent of an emergency. All identifiers and appropriate agencyinformation are in the database computer program at the OCC. Toavoid duplication, this program must be checked prior to assigningnew identifiers. Likewise, new identifiers and agency informationmust be entered into the program; this is input by the OES staff at theOCC. This information also impacts the ICS 420-1 Field OperationsGuide, and the MACS 410-2 Resource Designation System, and mustbe included in any updates or reprints.

Following assignment of a new identifier, the OES Assistant Chief ­FIRESCOPE shall make written notifications as follows:

1. Agency2. Region and Operational Mutual Aid Coordinators3. Office of the State Fire Marshal, Public Education Unit4. Copy to File5. Copy to OES Fire and Rescue Branch - Sacramento6. Copy to OES Fire and Rescue Branch Field Assistant Chief

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July 10, 1996

FlRESCOPEOPERATIONS COORDINATION CENTER

P.O. BOX 55157RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92517ATSS 8-632-4174 (909) 782-4174

FAX: (909) 782-4239

Commander Harlan HendersonUnited States Coast GuardPacific Area/Eleventh DistrictCoast Guard IslandAlameda, CA 94501-5100

Captain Joe PecsiDepartment of Fish & Game,Office of Oil Spill Prevention & Response1700 K Street, Suite 250Sacramento, CA 95814

Dear Commander Henderson and Captain Pecsi:

On behalf of the FIRESCOPE Program, I would like to thank the STORMS Task Force for allowingFIRESCOPE the opportunity to provide a technical review of your Oil Spill Field Operations Guide(FOG). Based on the recommendation from FIRESCOPE's Task Force and Operations Team, theBoard of Directors is giving this document its full endorsement and support as it follows theorganizational principles which govern the Incident Command System (ICS).

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With the potential of an oil spill having multi-agency involvement, STORMS recognition of unifiedcommand will provide an incident response with the capability for allowing those agencies anddepartments with jurisdictional responsibility to effectively contribute to the overall response.Through reports provided by the FIRESCOPE Task Force, we have been kept apprised of theoutstanding work being accomplished and efforts put forth by the STORMS Task Force towardmaking ICS an integral part of the oil spill community's approach of handling emergency situations.

As the oil spill community continues to grow in its use of ICS, changes to your FOG will most likelyoccur to keep pace with this growth as has been the case with the Fire Service's FOG. Whenchanges are being considered, FIRESCOPE would like to offer its support in revieWing proposedchanges to ensure that they are being made in the best interest of both the oil spill discipline andICS.

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Fire & Rescue Service Advisory Committee/FIRESCOPE Board of DirectorsFIRESCOPE Operations Team North and South ChairFIRESCOPE Task Force Chair

FIRESCOPEOPERATIONS COORDINATION CENTER

P.O. BOX 55157RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92517ATSS 8-632-417~ (909) 782-4174

FAX: (909) 782-4239

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July 24, 1996

Mr. Mike MunkresTraining Development Group LeaderNational Interagency Fire Center3833 South Development AvenueBoise, Idaho 83705

Dear Mike:

The FIRESCOPE Program is requesting of NWCG a copy of the ICS managementcurriculum on diskette for use in FIRESCOPE'S document distribution process.

In support of the California Fire Services, FIRESCOPE serves as a primary documentcontrol point for the distribution of ICS position manuals, curriculum, and associatedsupporting documents. To ensure that FIRESCOPE is providing the most current ICScurriculum available to the ICS user, we need to have on-file these ICS modules.

It is FIRESCOPE's position to maintain the integrity of ICS at both the state andnational levels. Having these NWCG developed modules available through theFIRESCOPE document control will support this position and guarantee that theCalifornia Fire Services are receiving the best curriculum available on ICSmanagement and application.

Your support of this request is most appreciated. If you have any questions on thisrequest, I can be reached at (909) 320-6102.

Sincerely,

~R~A·RALPH R. ALWORTH, Jr.FIRESCOPE Task Force Chair

cc: Chair, FIRESCOPE Board of DirectorsChairs, North/South Operations TeamsTask Force Members

TRAINING 'VORI{ING TEAM

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July 26, 1996

Ralph R. Alworth, Jr.FIRESCOPE Task Force ChairFIRESCOPE Operations Coordination CenterP.O. Box 55157Riverside CA 92517

Dear Ralph:

Thank you for your request for a copy of the ICS National Training Curriculum in 3.25" diskformat. These disks are enclosed with this letter. They are formatted in Microsoft Word version5.1a for Macintosh. Additionally, there are four disks (ICS PDFs #1-4) that are formatted inAdobe Acrobat, for these disks you will need to have Acrobat Reader.

FIRESCOPE and the NWCG have a common interest in maintaining the integrity of ICS and wehope that these disks will help you to do this within California and nationally. We understand thatyou will not make any changes to these materials. We also request that

1. You do not pass the disks on to any other users. You may direct any inquiries orrequests similar to yours to Mike Munkres at the National Interagency Fire Center.

2. You give appropriate credit to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.

3. You distribute the materials in a format which will not allow the content to be modified.

If you have any further questions, please contact Mike Munkres at 208-387-5315.

ce: Dave Engle, NIFC

•COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

FIRE DEPARTMENT

1320 NORTH EASTERN AVENUELOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90063-3294

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P, MICHAEL FREEMANFIRE CHIEFFORESTER & FIRE WARDEN

July 30, 1996

Ralph Alworthr-irescope Task Force ChairCalifornia Department of Forestry & Fire Protection2525 Mulberry StreetRiverside, CA 92501

Dear Ralph,

This is to officially inform you that I have been reassigned to a field assignment effective August5, 1996. Battalion Chief joseph Graham will be replacing me on the Firescope Task Force asthe Los Angeles County representative. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of youfor your friendship, assistance, and for allowing me to participate in the Task Force.

joe's work address, telephone number, pager, and cellular telephone will remain the same asmy information. His home telephone number is (805) 581-2952. I will try to attend the DanaPoint meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 1996 if you will notify me of the location and time; Iwill be coming from Carson (I am on duty the day before).

Please give my best to Rachel and Lee at O.c.c. Riverside.

Sincerely,

IJJd fJ. J ~lQA)~:~v'D. TUCKER

Battalion ChiefLos Angeles County Fire Department

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SERVING THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF:

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RANCHO PALOS VERDESROLLING HILLS

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES

ROSEMEAD

SAN OIMASSANTA CLARITASIGNAL HILL

SOUTH EL MONTESOUTH GATE

TEMPLE CITY

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WEST HOLLYWOOD

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FIRESCOPEOPERATIONS COORDINATION CENTER

P.O. BOX 55157RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92517ATSS 8-632-4174 (909) 782-4174

FAX: (909) 782-4239

July 30, 1996

Mr. Donald Artley, ChairNational Wildfire Coordinating GroupMontana Department of National Resources2705 Spurgin RoadMissoula, MT 59801

Dear Mr. Artley:

The California FIRESCOPE Program is requesting the National Wildfire Coordinating Group(NWCG) to allow for FIRESCOPE representation on the newly established Incident OperationsStandards Working Team. This request is in response to the recent disbanding of the ICSWorking Team in which FIRESCOPE was providing representation.

One of the FIRESCOPE Program's goals is to ensure that the ICS products developed byFIRESCOPE maintain a level of consistency and complement ICS products developed throughNWCG. FIRESCOPE's representation on the ICS Working Team allowed for a direct line of

~munication with NWCG in dealing with ICS issues, thus supporting this level of~.sistenCy between FIRESCOPE and NWCG on ICS development and application.

The Incident Operations Standards Working Teams, as the replacement for the ICS WorkingTeam, does not afford FIRESCOPE with representation. While it is our understanding that thisworking team's responsibilities will be expanded beyond only addressing ICS related issues,issues which address incident operations management can have a direct impact on ICS and itsapplication. FIRESCOPE's Board of Directors feel that representation on this new workingteam is essential if FIRESCOPE is to maintain a close working relationship with NWCG onmatters involving ICS application and support this level of ICS consistency betweenFlRESCOPE and NWCG in management of incident operations through the use of ICS.

Your consideration on this request is very much appreciated. If you need to contact meregarding this request, I can be reached at (916) 264-5268.

Fire & Rescue Service Advisory Committee/FIRESCOPE Board of DirectorsFIRESCOPE Operations Team North and South ChairFIRESCOPE Task Force ChairExecutive Coordinator, FIRESCOPE

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FIRESCOPE TASK FORCEMeeting Minutes

July 23 and 24, 1996, Big Bear LakeMeeting 96-7

Members present: Wilsey, Jeffery, Rosenberger, Tucker, Olney, Ewan, Colgan,Caldwell, Creasey, Wilkinson, and McKinney. Alworth joined us in the afternoon.

• Minutes of June meeting approved.

• Pass out approved MACS 410-4. "Firescope Program Organization andProcedures" and Task Force activity report.

• Jim Jeffery went over Joint Ops and Board of Directors meetings.

• Discussed Task Force workplan and history.

• Next Joint Ops meeting January 30, 31, 1997.

• Governor's Mutual Aid Task Force being reactivated.

•• George Ewan discussed IMS Consortium. Discussed ICS/FGC disparities.

Rapid intervention and personnel accountability are contemporary issues.Discussed the difference between ICS as a system and specific training whichincludes tactics and strategy.

• Discuss FOG changes

• Decided to update current Check-In Recorder title to read "Check-In/Resource Status Recorder rather than create a new position. Toinclude expanded check list for inclusion in next printing of FOG.

• Add personnel accountability to checklist.

• Add ICS Forms 208, 212 and 215 A, G and W.

• Discuss helicopter typing and the potential for adding "Helitanker" andscooper type aircraft.

• Specialist Group reports:

• Caldwell: Trust fund-Still waiting for A.G. opinion. Group directedLynn to proceed with work in anticipation of approval.

•• Rosenberger: HAZ-MAT group about finished with the 208 form.

•Firescope Task Force-meeting 96-7 of July 23, 1996-Page 2

• Tucker: High Rise-Handed out "Lobby Control Unit Leader" and"Systems Unit Leader" draft position manuals. This is moving aheadslowly and steadily. Thanks to John for his work.

• Jeffery: Public Information-Jim is working with them on a draftcharter. Discussed the terms "Information" and "Information Tech."The group thought that the simple term "Information" was too broadin today's vernacular.

• Ewan: Urban Intermix. Attempting to sort out Ops Team intent.George found Structure Ignition Assessment Model (SIAM), and heis following some ignition probability work being done at the fire labin Riverside.

• Position training (review and revise): Task Force to provide direction toTerry Haney for review of curricula and determination on entity to disburseUSFS monies.

• Discussed SEMS and ICS on the BBS. How to get NIIMS available to a wideraudience.

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MACS 400-2: Review and update document.

Task Force typing: Resumption of last month's conversation. CDF, OES, SZF,LAC and ORC to prepare position paper for submittal to Joint Ops Team.

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• Discussion of Task Force workplan

• Roundtable

Respectfully submitted

Andy RosenbergerSecretary