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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR13-041 Emergency Operations Plan Appendix D, WildfireCommissioner moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
Resolution No. 2013- ctl
RESOLUTION ADOPTING EAGLE COUNTY
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN, APPENDIX D,
ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN FOR WILDFIRE
WHEREAS, Section 24- 33.5 -707 of the Colorado Revised Statutes states each political subdivision
shall be within the jurisdiction of and served by the division and by a local or inter jurisdictional agency
responsible for disaster preparedness and coordination of response;
WHEREAS, Section 24- 33.5 -707 of the Colorado Revised Statutes states each county shall
maintain a disaster agency or participate in a local or inter jurisdictional disaster agency that otherwise has
jurisdiction over and serves the entire county;
WHEREAS, Section 24- 33.5 -707 of the Colorado Revised Statute states each local and inter -
jurisdictional disaster agency shall prepare and keep current a local or inter jurisdictional disaster
emergency plan for its area;
WHEREAS, the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan was adopted by Resolution No. 2010-
072 on June 29, 2010; and
WHEREAS, it is desirous to update and supplement the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan
through the adoption of various appendices.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan, Appendix D be adopted in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
THAT, the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan, Appendix D set forth herein shall be
effective as of May 1, 2013.
THAT, should any section, clause, provision, sentence or word in this Resolution be declared by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of this Resolution as
a whole or any parts thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. For this purpose, this Resolution
is declared to be severable.
THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Eagle County.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State
of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 'dD day of 1 "V1 L- , 2013.
ATTEST:
Clerk to the
County Commissioners
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTYICOMMISSIONERS
Jodi Sta
Sara J. Fisher
Commissioner
Khan H. Ryan
Commissioner
Commissioner ` a d-c,— seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having
been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Stavney "
Commissioner Fisher VAI. y
Commissioner Ryan &A w
This Resolution passed by
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County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the
I. PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approvals. This Plan
meet offorbo fire season ea
Eagle (
By and
Board i
Attest:
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v Commissioners
Eagle County Sheriff
gain in effect until May 1, 2014, or until superseded. Participants will
to revi update the Plan for official approval.
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Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC)
U.S. Forest Service - White River National Forest
Date
Date
Date
Bureau of Land Management - Colorado River Valley Field Office Date
Bureau of Land Management - Kremmling Field Office
Date
This Plan may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which,
when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Agreement.
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XIII.
XIV.
A.
B.
C.
XV.
A.
B.
C.
XVI.
XVII.
A.
B.
C.
XVIII.
A.
B.
C.
FUELS MANAGEMENT AND PRESCRIBED FIRE CONSIDERATIONS .............................. 16
COST REIMBURSEMENTS ..................................................................... ............................... 1.6
Reimbursable Costs .......................................... ............................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Reimbursement Procedures .............................. ............................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
ResourceUse Rates ......................................................................................... ............................... 17
GENERAL PROCEDURES ........................................................................... ............................... 19
Periodic Program Reviews .............................................................................. ............................... 19
AnnualReview ................................................................................................ ............................... 19
Resolution of Disputes .................................................................................... ............................... 19
DIRECTORY OF PERSONNEL ................................................................. .............................. 19
OUT OF COUNTY ASSIGNMENTS ........................................................ ............................... 19
Cooperator Resource Rate Forms (CRRF) ...................................................... ............................... 19
EngineEquipping and Staffmg ....................4 .. �... ................................................ I................ 19
EquipmentAvailability ..........................., t :.. . ............................... ................::............. 19
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PERSONNEL AND PERSONNEL C T ....... .............. 20
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Personnel ............... ............................... .° � ............ 20
Compensation........................................... ..rte` .......................... ...... ... .............................20
Personnel Qualifications ...........................
...'::, ...................................... ............................... 20
EXHIBIT A Maps
EXHIBIT B Mobilization Plan
Personnel Directory
Radio Frequencies
EXHIBIT C EFF, Emergency Fire Fund Fires and forms
EXHIBIT D Fire Operations Guidance in Bark Beetle Stands
EXHIBIT E Wildfire Emergency Response Fund (WERF)
EXHIBIT F Fire Restriction Implementation Process
EXHIBIT G Cost Sharing
EXHIBIT H Cooperator Reimbursement Forms
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ii Eagle County AOP 2013
1. PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approvals. This Plan will remain in effect until May 1, 2414, or until superseded. Participants will
meet prior to fire season each year to review and update the Plan for official approval.
Eagle County, Colorado
By and through its
Board of County Commissioners
Attest: County Clerk
Eagle County Sheriff
Control (DFPC)
.S. Forest Service - )Wh'11e River National Forest
Bureau of Land Management - Colorado River Valley Field Office
Bureau of Land Management - Kremmling Field Office
Date
Date
Date
Da
Dat
ly/sl r�
Date
Date
This Plan may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which,
when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Agreement.
Eagle County AOP 2013
I. PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approvals. This Plan will remain in effect until May 1, 2014, or until superseded. Participants will
meet prior to fire season each year to review and update the Plan for official approval.
Eagle County, Colorado
By and through its_
Board of County Commissioners
Attest: County Clerk
Eagle County Sheriff
Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC)
U.S. Forest Service- White River National Forest
Bureau of Land Management- Colorado River Valley Field Office
Bureau of Land Management- Kremmling Field Office
Date
Date
Datc
Date
Date
Date
I-/-
Date
This Plan may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which,
when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Agreement.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. PLAN APPROVALS ............................................................................................ ...............................
1
I. JURISDICTION .................................................................................................... ...............................
2
II. AUTHORTIES ...................................................................................................... ...............................
2
III.
PURPOSE ......................................................................................................... ...............................
2
IV.
RECITALS ........................................................................................................ ...............................
2
V. TERM AND TERMINATION .............................................................................. ...............................
3
A.
Term .................................................................................................................. ...............................
3
B.
Termination Without Cause ............................................................................... ...............................
3
C.
Termination For Cause ...................................................................................... ...............................
3
VI.
DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................. ...............................
3
A.
Fire ProtectionResponsibilities ......................................................................... ...............................
3
B.
Mutual Aid ......................................................................................................... ...............................
4
C.
Special Management Considerations ................................................................. ...............................
5
a.
Denver Water Board Lands .......................................................................... ...............................
5
b.
Federal Lands ............................................................................................... ...............................
5
D.
Repair of Wildfire Suppression Damage ........................................................... ...............................
6
E.
Other Definitions ............................................................................................... ...............................
6
VII.
RESOURCE LIST ............................................................................................. ...............................
7
VIII.
PROTECTION AREA MAP ............................................................................. ...............................
7
IX.
FIRE READINESS ........................................................................................... ...............................
7
A.
Fire Planning ..................................................................................................... ...............................
7
B.
Wildfire Training Needs and Coordination ....................................................... ...............................
7
C.
Inspection Schedule ........................................................................................... ............................... 7
X. WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION PROCEDURES ...................................................... ...............................
7
A.
Incident Command System & Multi- Agency Coordination .............................. ...............................
7
B.
Detection ............................................................................................................. ..............................8
C.
Notification About Fires .................................................................................... ...............................
8
D.
Mutual Aid Dispatch Areas ............................................................................... ...............................
9
E.
County -wide Initial Attack ................................................................................ ...............................
9
F.
Dispatching and Resource Ordering Procedure ............................................... ...............................
10
G.
Reinforcements and Support ........................................................................... ...............................
10
H.
Interagency Procurement ................................................................................. ...............................
10
I.
Interagency Use of Communication System/Frequencies ............................... ...............................
11
J.
Wildland Fire Decision Support System ......................................................... ...............................
11
K.
State Emergency Fire Fund ( EFF) ................................................................... ...............................
11
L.
Traffic Control ................................................................................................. ...............................
13
M.
Law Enforcement and Fire Investigation .................................................... ...............................
13
N.
Post Incident Action Analysis ......................................................................... ...............................
13
O.
Incident Qualifications .................................................................................... ...............................
13
P.
Fire operations in Bark Beetle Killed Stands .................................................. ...............................
13
XI.
AVIATION PROCEDURES ........................................................................... ...............................
13
A.
Aviation Requests and Operations .................................................................. ...............................
13
B.
DFPC Single Engine Air Tankers ( SEAT) ...................................................... ...............................
14
C.
Leadplane /Air Attack Activation ..................................................................... ...............................
14
D.
Wildfire Emergency Response Fund ............................................................... ...............................
15
XII.
FIRE PREVENTION ...................................................................................... ...............................
15
A.
Information and Education .............................................................................. ...............................
15
B.
Burning Permits ............................................................................................... ...............................
15
C.
Burning Restrictions / Closures ......................................................................... ...............................
15
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ANNUAL FIRE OPERATING PLAN
EAGLE COUNTY
2013
EXHIBIT
I. JURISDICTION
This Annual Wildfire Operating Plan for Control and Extinguishment of Wildland Fires ( "Operating
Plan") is made and entered into this 1" day of May, 2012, by and between the Eagle County Sheriff's
Office, the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Bureau of Land
Management.
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Colorado Interagency Cooperative Fire Management Agreement
BLM #CCFMA060001
USFS #06- F1- 11020000 -048
NPS #F1249060026
BIA #AG06M000002
FWS #14- 48- 60139 -K001
DFPC — No Agreement Number Used
Emergency Fund Contract for Forest and Watershed Fire Control
DFPC (CSFS) form #108, Feb. 2012
Agreement for Cooperative Wildfire Protection in Eagle County
DFPC (CSFS) #109, March 12, 1990
III. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Annual Operating Plan (AOP) is to set forth standard operating procedures, agreed
upon procedures, and responsibilities to implement cooperative wildfire protection on all lands within
Eagle County.
IV. RECITALS
1. The parties recognize that the public health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of their respective
jurisdictions will be best served by providing the highest quality of wildland fire control and
extinguishments services, including coordinated back -up services should the need arise.
2. Each party desires to be able to provide assistance to each other party in a coordinated fashion, and to
receive assistance from each other party in a coordinated fashion, in the event the circumstances of a fire
renders the jurisdictional agency unable to timely or effectively control and extinguish the fire.
3. The Sheriff is the Fire Warden of the county and is responsible for the planning for, and the
coordination of, efforts to suppress wildland fires occurring in the unincorporated area of the county,
outside the boundaries of a Fire Protection District, excluding federal lands, or that exceed the capabilities
of the Fire Protection District to control or extinguish in accordance with the provisions of section 30 -10-
513, C.R.S.
4. In performance of those responsibilities, Eagle County has entered into certain agreements with the
State of Colorado, which in turn enters into agreements with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and
U.S. Forest Service, providing resources for and procedures for coordinating those resources for control
and extinguishments of wildland fires. Through these agreements, Eagle County secures for the benefit
of the parties to this Agreement wildland firefighting and fire management resources of the Division of
Fire Prevention and Control, USFS and BLM. Hereinafter, these, individually and collectively, are
referred to as the "Umbrella Agreements."
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5. The parties hereto have firefighting equipment and personnel, including equipment distributed to them
by the State pursuant to its Agreement with Eagle County, and have primary firefighting responsibility
within their respective political boundaries.
6. The parties hereto desire to set forth the terms and conditions by which they will provide and receive
mutual aid to and from each other and to and from the parties to the Umbrella Agreements to control and
extinguish wildland fires and certain non - wildland fires on private property outside the jurisdictional
boundaries of the municipal and fire protection district parties.
V. TERM AND TERMINATION
A. Term
The initial Term of this Operating Plan shall commence on the execution by all parties hereto and
shall end on May 1, 2014, unless sooner terminated as provided below.
B. Termination Without Cause
Any parry may terminate this Operating Plan, without cause, by giving sixty days written notice to
each of the other parties.
C. Termination For Cause
A party asserting it is aggrieved by a breach of this Operating Plan may serve on the party
responsible for the alleged breach a written notice describing the breach. If the alleged breach is
not cured within thirty days of giving notice, the aggrieved party may immediately terminate this
Operating Plan by giving written notice to each of the other parties.
VI. DEFINITIONS
A. Fire Protection Responsibilities
FIRE CHIEF AND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY
The Chief of the Fire Department in each Fire Protection District in the state is responsible for the
management of wildland fires that occur within the boundaries of his or her district and that are
within the capability of the Fire District to control or extinguish in accordance with the provisions of
section 32 -1 -1002 (3) (a), C.R.S.
The Fire Chief/ Fire Protection District may utilize mutual aid agreements and unified command with
neighboring Fire Protection Districts to suppress and control fires that cross or threaten to cross the
boundaries of the district.
The Fire Chief/ Fire Protection District may transfer any duty or responsibility the Fire Chief may
assume under this section to the County Sheriff with the concurrence of the Sheriff.
The Fire Chief/ Fire Protection District shall not seek reimbursement from the county for expenses
incurred by the District for their own apparatus, equipment, and personnel used in containing or
suppressing a wildland fire occurring on private property within the boundaries of the District.
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SHERIFF RESPONSIBILITY
The Sheriff is the Fire Warden of the county and is responsible for the planning for, and the
coordination of, efforts to suppress wildland fires occurring in the unincorporated area of the county,
outside the boundaries of a Fire Protection District, excluding federal lands, or that exceed the
capabilities of the Fire Protection District to control or extinguish in accordance with the provisions
of section 30 -10 -513, C.R.S.
In the case of a wildland fire that exceeds the capabilities of the Fire Protection District to control or
extinguish and that requires mutual aid and outside resources, the Sheriff may direct a unified
command be established to provide the command and management required to manage the fire. Upon
the transfer of fire management from the Fire District to the Sheriff, the Sheriff shall upon said
transfer assume financial responsibility for firefighting efforts on behalf of the county and the
authority for the ordering and monitoring of resources.
In the case of a wildland fire that exceeds the capability of the county to control or extinguish, the
Sheriff shall be responsible for seeking the assistance of the state, by requesting assistance from the
Division of Fire Prevention and Control. The Sheriff and the Director of the Division of Fire
Prevention and Control shall enter into an agreement concerning the transfer of authority and
responsibility for fire suppression and the retention of responsibilities under a unified command
structure.
UPPER COLORADO RIVER INTERAGENCY FIRE MANAGEMENT UNIT
RESPONSIBILITIES
The UCR is responsible for managing fires occurring on National Forest lands and lands administered
by the Bureau of Land Management.
It is clearly and mutually understood that the Upper Colorado River USFS -BLM will respond to
wildfires and follow through on all necessary suppression actions on Denver Water properties in
Eagle County.
B. Mutual Aid
Primary Purpose
The parties hereto respectively pledge their good faith in attempting to assist each other based on
their needs, requests for mutual aid, and the circumstances of a wildland fire. Each party will
take appropriate actions to manage all wildland fires during the mutual aid time period and
thereafter, and agrees the primary concern is the extinguishing of wildland fires, and none will
delay extinguishment efforts while deciding ultimate responsibility for such fires.
Mutual Aid Time Period
• Mutual Aid between the County and Eagle County Agencies lasts for the first 72 hours from
the time the first initial attack resource arrives on scene
• Mutual Aid between all other parties hereto shall (1) Not exceed 24 hours, and (2) Will end
at midnight of the first burn period when the Incident Commander determines that the fire
cannot be controlled within 24 hours of the initial ignition
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County -wide Mutual Aid
Mutual Aid has been established county -wide without regard to jurisdictional boundaries.
Agencies are responsible for their own costs during the mutual aid time period. The BLM
helicopter stationed in Rifle is considered a mutual aid resource, and if not assigned to another
fire, is available without charge to county fire agencies during the mutual aid time period. It is
understood that no agency will be required or expected to commit its forces through mutual aid to
assist another agency to the extent of jeopardizing the security or responsibilities of its own
jurisdiction. EXHIBIT B shows mutual aid resources available from cooperating agencies.
Severity Resources
Severity Resources of the UCR will be available for mutual aid response. This does not include
smoke jumpers, heavy airtankers, or heavy helicopters.
C. Special Management Considerations
Aerial Retardant Use — The use of aerial retardants on all lands is restricted within 300 feet of lakes,
rivers and live streams.
a. Denver Water Board Lands
Notification — When a wildfire occurs on lands owned by Denver Water, the DFPC
Granby District representative must be notified, as soon as practical. The DFPC
representative will respond, as needed, to serve as the landowner's representative on the
incident and document suppression response.
Use of Mechanized Equipment — Use of mechanized, earthmoving equipment such as
bulldozers, graders, etc., will not be permitted on Denver Water lands without the
expressed approval of DFPC or Denver Water.
b. Federal Lands
Use of roads on federal lands, presently closed to vehicular travel (outside of wilderness
or wilderness study areas), is hereby authorized to all parties to this Wildfire Annual
Operating Plan as follows:
Access for detection and suppression is allowed on established roads behind locked gates.
Access for suppression only is allowed on roads which have been designated as "closed."
Detection and reporting within areas marked as "D polygons" on the White River
National Forest Wildland Fire Response Areas map is authorized. Suppression efforts
should not be taken unless authorized by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Detection or suppression within designated wilderness, wilderness study areas and/or
"roadless" areas, as designated on the White River National Forest Wildland Fire
Response Areas map, is authorized as follows:
The use of mechanized equipment (vehicles, chainsaws, pumps, etc.) within wilderness
areas is prohibited, unless specifically authorized by USFS.
Non - mechanized detection and suppression efforts are authorized in those portions of
wilderness areas that are not part of a "D polygon" area.
Detection and reporting only is authorized within wilderness areas that are also within a
"D polygons" area. Natural ignitions in these areas will be evaluated for, and may be
managed for multiple management objectives.
D. Repair of Wildfire Suppression Damage
Repair of wildfire suppression damage is the responsibility of the jurisdictional agency /agencies
(land manager /owner) unless otherwise agreed to by a unified command group. The state
Emergency Fire Fund (EFF) is strictly a fire suppression fund and cannot pay for rehabilitation.
Repair of damage directly related to suppression, i.e., water bars on dozer lines, may be authorized
by the DFPC Agency Administrator only when part of the Incident Action Plan during the EFF
period.
Repair of wildfire suppression damage on Denver Water lands is the responsibility of Denver
Water, unless otherwise agreed to by the unified command at the time of fire close out. All efforts
will be made by agencies involved in suppressive action to minimize damage through the use of
"light on the land" techniques, or through rehabilitation activities conducted at the time of the
incident. Examples of these rehabilitation activities would include: water barring firelines;
placement of logs or rocks across firelines; etc....
E. Other Definitions
"Assisting Party" or "Agency" means and refers to the agency party rendering firefighting
assistance outside of its jurisdiction to another agency party to this Operating Plan pursuant to the
terms herein.
"Jurisdiction" means and refers to the physical boundaries of a party hereto together with the extra -
boundary lands for which it contracts to provide fire protection services. Jurisdictional boundary
lines for USFS, BLM, and Eagle County (state and private lands) are shown on the USFS White
River National Forest Map. Fire protection district boundaries and Response Areas are shown on
FPD maps.
"Requesting Party" or "Agency" means and refers to the agency party to this Operating Plan in
need of and requesting firefighting assistance within its jurisdiction.
" Wildland Fire" means and refers to a forest or prairie fire as referred to in SS30 -10 -512, 513, CRS.
"Umbrella Agreements" means and refers to authorities for this plan
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VII. RESOURCE LIST
Resources available for wildland fire suppression or support are listed by agency or department on
Cooperative Resource Rates Forms in EXHIBIT I.
VIII. PROTECTION AREA MAP
The Eagle County Wildland Fire Response Areas map shows jurisdictional boundaries for the
purpose of this Plan and is attached in EXHIBIT A
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A. Fire Planning
Eagle County has developed a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This operating plan
will become an addendum to the CWPP, which will have a primary purpose of planning and
prioritizing wildfire mitigation and protection in the county.
B. Wildfire Training Needs and Coordination
Standardized, NWCG approved fire training courses are provided periodically by the fire districts,
UCR, DFPC, and other agencies. As these courses are scheduled, all parties to this plan should be
informed and invited to participate. Local cooperators are encouraged to participate with UCR
training committee.
C. Inspection Schedule
Each party is responsible for inspecting its own equipment annually for use and road worthiness
prior to listing it as available for interagency use.
X. WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION PROCEDURES
A. Incident Command System & Multi- Agency Coordination
The Incident Command System will be utilized on all wildfires. All extended attack multi -
jurisdictional incidents will utilize unified command. Under unified command affected Federal,
State, and County jurisdictions will provide on scene representation. These designated
representatives will communicate direction and objectives to ONE incident commander who has no
collateral duties. The incident will have ONE fireline operations section chief to implement
strategy and tactics. All requests for fire information will be approved by the IC utilizing a single
fire information officer.
A local Multi - Agency Coordination group or County EOC activation may be initiated when two or
more agencies are experiencing incidents requiring a significant commitment of county resources.
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INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMS
a. Northwest Colorado All- Hazard Incident Management Team
The Northwest All- Hazards Emergency Planning Region and the Northwest Council of
Governments has established an Incident Management Team (IMT) which is made up of
qualified personnel from various local agencies who are available to respond at the
request of any of the 10 Northwest Counties or from the State of Colorado. The team
fiscal agent is the Town of Vail. This IMT can assist the host agency, or support another
IMT. The Northwest Colorado IMT can be requested through the Vail Public Safety
Communication Center.
b. Regional Type 3 Incident Management Teams
Type 3 (local, extended attack) IMT is organized and dispatched for the Upper Colorado
River Interagency Fire Management Unit area through Grand Junction Interagency
Dispatch Center. This cadre is staffed by NWCG qualified personnel at the Type 3 level
from federal, state, and county agencies in the zone. This IMT is available to assist all
jurisdictional agencies within the area, and is available to staff an incident for up to 7
days. The Type 3 IMT can be used to handle the coordination of medium -sized
incidents, or to serve as an interim team on larger incidents before a Type 1 or Type 2
IMT can assume management duties.
c. Type 1 and Type 2 Incident Management Teams (]EMT)
For incidents that exceed the capability of Type 4 or Type 3 IMTs. All Eagle County
requests for Type 1 or Type 2 IMTs must be placed through the Grand Junction
Interagency Dispatch Center.
B. Detection
All reports of actual or potential wildfires will be made to the appropriate dispatch. All wildland
fire reports will be forwarded by the appropriate dispatch to the appropriate jurisdiction and Grand
Junction Interagency Dispatch Center with a preference to the use of Northwest NET, with a
backup of landline communication.
The participating agencies that can take the quickest effective fire size -up or appropriate
management action will be dispatched for initial attack. The jurisdictional agency will respond and
establish command at the earliest possible time.
C. Notification About Fires
Assisting agencies making initial attack on fires outside their jurisdiction will ensure, through Vail
Dispatch, that the jurisdictional agency is promptly notified. The actual UCR size up report per
2012 Incident Organizer should be made by the initial attack incident commander directly to GJC if
possible. UCR size up report can be found in EXHMIT B. The initial attack incident commander
is responsible for ensuring that Vail Dispatch notifies GJC of all fires reported on USFS, BLM and
Denver Water lands.
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It shall be the responsibility of the Upper Colorado River USFS -BLM to notify the Division of Fire
Prevention and Control if Denver Water lands are involved or threatened, as soon as practical.
Eagle County or GJC - DFPC must be notified when 1) non - federal wildland fire escapes
initial attack, or 2) threatens structures, or 3) air resources are ordered for non - federal
suppression efforts.
D. Mutual Aid Dispatch Areas
Mutual Aid will be exchanged between the participants regardless of jurisdictional boundary lines.
Each agency or department is responsible for providing Worker's Compensation Insurance for its
own personnel.
a. County- Federal Mutual Aid
Mutual aid is exchanged between the County, participating municipalities and fire
protection district parties hereto, in the aggregate, and the United States parties. As to
such mutual aid, the jurisdictional boundaries are those on the White River National
Forest Map, delineating the boundaries of USFS, BLM and "Eagle County" (representing
all state and private lands) without regard to the boundaries of individual municipalities
and fire protection districts.
b. Intra- County Mutual Aid
Mutual aid is exchanged between the County, participating municipalities and fire
protection district parties hereto. As to such mutual aid, the relevant jurisdictional
boundaries are those of the municipalities, the fire protection districts and the County.
c. County -wide Response
When dispatched, participants will respond to wildfires in the County regardless of
jurisdiction. The level of activity or involvement by assisting agencies making a
response may vary. At a minimum, assisting agencies will send such personnel and
equipment necessary to size -up the. fire and report the situation to the jurisdictional
agency. Upon arrival, the initial attack incident commander will determine legal
description and the need for appropriate jurisdictional fire investigator.
E. County -wide Initial Attack
The closest forces should be dispatched without regard to jurisdiction. Participants will initiate
suppression activities regardless of jurisdiction when it is within their capability to do so. Assisting
agencies will not initial attack fires on another jurisdiction if initial attack puts personnel at
unreasonable risk, such as a remote fire discovered at night, or if asked to stand down by the
jurisdictional agency. Agencies taking independent action within another agency's jurisdiction
should notify that agency as soon as possible. The jurisdictional agency should assume
responsibility for suppression at the earliest possible time, or as otherwise agreed. No party to this
agreement shall be required to make resources or assistance available to the requesting party if by
so doing would impair the party's ability to provide effective emergency services within its own
service area.
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F. Dispatching and Resource Ordering Procedure
Once the IC has determined need for additional resources beyond the scope of county resources,
those resources will be ordered through the identified Interagency Dispatch Center.
The Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement between all Eagle County fire protection districts
allows resources to be dispatched anywhere in the county, at the request of a fire protection district
representative acting as incident commander.
Coordination with Eagle County OEM for additional resources is available and recommended in
order to avoid duplication of resources ordered.
During Initial attack the sequence for requesting wildland resources from outside Eagle
County for an Eagle County incident will be:
Incident Commander - * Vail Dispatch or Pitkin Dispatch -+ Grand Junction Interagency Dispatch
Center —> Providing Agency Dispatch Center
The sequence for requesting air resources will be:
Incident Commander --* GJC NOTE: GJC will advise Vail Dispatch or Pitkin Dispatch of air
resources in Eagle County
The sequence for requesting Eagle County resources for an out -of- county response will be:
Incident Commander --+ Their Dispatch Center ---> Grand Junction Interagency Dispatch Center
—> Vail Dispatch or Pitkin Dispatch --* Requested resource
G. Reinforcements and Support
All requests for additional resources beyond initial attack will be made by the applicable agency
representative, using the ordering procedures outlined under section XI.F above. Vail Dispatch will
ensure Eagle County OEM notification when resources are sent out of county.
It shall be the responsibility of the Upper Colorado River USFS -BLM when responding to a
wildfire on Denver Water lands to order needed assistance, or acquire replacements to relieve their
initial attack crews or the crews of assisting agencies.
H. Interagency Procurement
Non - federal participants to this Plan may purchase fire suppression supplies through General
Services Administration. Any other loaning, sharing, exchanging or maintenance of facilities,
equipment or support services will be considered on a case -by -case basis as mutually agreed to by
the concerned parties.
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I. Interagency Use of Communication System/Frequencies
Federal, State, and County radio systems are largely incompatible at this time; however, all fire
agencies in Eagle County are equipped with the Fire Emergency Radio Network (VFIRE -21) and
800 MHz capabilities. VFIRE -21 (154.2800) and 800 MHz system channels may be used for
interagency communication on a wildfire if one agency's operational channels are not compatible
with another agency's radios.
For the purpose of conducting business authorized by this Operating Plan, all parties to this
Operating Plan agree that assisting agencies may use the jurisdictional agency's radio frequencies
as needed to conduct emergency communications on fires. No participant to this Operating Plan
will use, or authorize others to use, another agency's radio frequencies for purposes beyond the
scope of this Operating Plan.
Radio frequencies specifically authorized for use on wildfires are shown in EXHIBIT B.
J. Wildland Fire Decision Support System
Federal agencies will complete a Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) on all fires on
federal lands or Denver Water lands that escape initial attack to determine appropriate response.
A Decision Support System (DSS) may be completed for fires that have the potential to be
designated as an EFF fire or that affect multiple jurisdictions and have the potential to go into
extended attack. DFPC may assist with a non -EFF DSS, but has no authority to sign on non -EFF
fires.
DFPC requires that a DSS be completed for all fires that receive a FEMA declaration and
recommends a DSS is completed for all EFF fires. All agencies involved in extended attack on
private and state lands will provide input to the DSS. The DFPC Agency Administrator will
facilitate completion and review of the DSS for these fires.
When a fire is burning on or threatens to burn on multiple jurisdictions, one DSS should be
prepared that considers all jurisdictions and their interests.
DFPC requires that an Emergency Fire Fund Analysis Form (DFPC -1, see EXHIBIT C) be
prepared on all non - federal fires, including fires on Denver Water land, that have the potential to
exceed County control capabilities. The County Sheriff, or his designee, should use this form to
help determine if a fire might be eligible for EFF designation.
K. STATE EMERGENCY FIRE FUND (EFF)
Emergency Fire Fund (EFF) Procedures:
Eagle County and Denver Water are participants in the State Emergency Fire Fund (EFF)
with DFPC. As a participant to this agreement, the State agrees to come to the aid of Eagle
County should suppression resource needs exceed county capability. Following are the roles
and responsibilities under EFF:
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DFPC: A DFPC representative must be on site for an EFF evaluation. DFPC will assist the
county sheriff in the analysis of the wildfire's actual or potential condition to exceed the
county's suppression capability. This information will be provided to the DFPC Director (or
designee), who will make the final decision on EFF applicability. It is the duty of the
Regional FMO or their representative to evaluate and report the situation to the Director of
DFPC and to formally request implementation of EFF.
Eagle County Sheriff: as Fire Warden for the County (CRS 30 -10 -513), the Sheriff will
represent the County in the request for EFF declaration to the DFPC district, and subsequent
delegations and assumptions of duty (DFPC #4, #6). The Sheriff will coordinate other
County entities in his representation. The County Sheriff or his designee is responsible for
initiating a written analysis of the fire to help determine if a request for EFF implementation
is warranted.
Eagle County Commissioners: are signatories to the DFPC #4 "Assumption of Fire
Control Duty" for fires the State Forester approves for EFF. The Sheriff will facilitate
obtaining a signature from the County Commissioners. Delay in signing the DFPC #4 may
result in increased costs for the county.
Federal Agencies: are almost always involved even when the fire is entirely on private
or state land. Their policies and concerns must be addressed on all fires.
All EFF fires will utilize a Unified Command consisting of, at a minimum, the County
Sheriff and DFPC. If land administered by another agency is threatened or involved, that
agency will provide a member of the Unified Command.
Implementation of the EFF can be done only by the Director of DFPC upon the
recommendation of the local DFPC Regional FMO, following a request from the County
Sheriff. For this reason, it is important that the DFPC Regional FMO be notified
immediately of major fires on private /state lands within the county. Should the fire
surpass, or threaten to surpass, the ability of county resources to contain it, EFF
implementation can occur only with a DFPC representative on scene.
All EFF participating Counties must have identified a minimum county commitment to
any incident which has EFF potential. This is not a maximum county resource
commitment, and is not the only resources the county is
required to use on the incident in order to request EFF implementation. If tactics of a
given incident make some of this equipment inappropriate, alternate resources or
combination of resources can be negotiated.
Eagle County minimum commitment is:
4 Engines
1 Dozer
1 Water Tender
1 Ambulance
Logistical Support appropriate to fire complexity and availability of county
resources
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DFPC will transfer command of an EFF fire back to the county when fire spread has been
contained, the DFPC Agency Administrator's objectives have been met, and a written
plan has been prepared for the next operational period.
The forms listed above, DFPC 1, 2, 3 and minimum county resource commitment is
shown in EXIIIBIT C.
L. Traffic Control
Traffic control will be provided by the appropriate law enforcement agency, upon request, to
expedite the routing of vehicles to and from major fires and to exclude unauthorized personnel from
the fire area.
M. Law Enforcement and Fire Investigation
It will be the responsibility of the jurisdictional agency to take appropriate law enforcement action.
Law enforcement personnel from non jurisdictional agencies may assist, upon request, from the
jurisdictional agency.
The jurisdictional agency will have responsibility for investigating fires and any civil or criminal
actions taken. The County will coordinate fire investigation for EFF fires. Assisting agencies will
cooperate with fire investigations, upon request, of the jurisdictional agency(ies). Assisting
agencies will make every effort to identify, protect and report all evidence to the jurisdictional
agency.
N. Post Incident Action Analysis
Post incident analysis of events and actions taken by suppression forces during wildland fires will
be conducted by the jurisdictional agency commensurate with the complexity of the incident.
O. Incident Qualifications
Incident qualification cards (red cards) may not be required for initial attack of fires within Eagle
County; however, firefighters without red cards may be released from an incident by the authorized
representative of the jurisdictional agency. The authorized representative of the jurisdictional
agency will coordinate the release of assisting agency personnel through the ranking
officer /representative of the assisting agency.
P. Fire operations in Bark Beetle Killed Stands
Due to altered fuel conditions, personnel operating within the bark beetle environment should be
aware of the imminent danger presented by dead and dying trees, falling at an increasing rate across
a broad forested landscape. Included in EXHIBIT D is the USFS -R2 Fire Operations Guidance
in Bark Beetle Stands
XI. AVIATION PROCEDURES
A. Aviation Requests and Operations
All requests for air support resources should be made to the Grand Junction Interagency Dispatch
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Center.
When aircraft is requested by aM agency for suppression efforts, the request must include the
following:
• Name and agency of person ordering
• Name and location, geographical or township /range
• Ground Contact with air to ground frequency (FM A/G frequencies)
Additional information that is helpful:
• Lat/Long in preferred datum WGS 84 degrees /minutes /decimal minutes
• Elevation of fire
• Other aircraft in the area, including radio frequencies in use
• Aircraft hazards in the area
• Current threats and values at risk
Personnel whom are ordering aircraft are encouraged to use the Air Support Request form in
EXHIBIT E.
Initial order for aircraft may be authorized by the local on -scene incident commander. Requests for
additional air support resources beyond this initial request must be authorized by the jurisdictional
agency.
The County Sheriff or his designee will notify the DFPC Regional FMO INMEDIATELY when
aircraft is ordered for a non - federal fire. Grand Junction Interagency Dispatch Center will make a
courtesy call to DFPC whenever the county orders air support resources.
B. DFPC Single Engine Air Tankers (SEAT)
Single engine air tankers may be pre - positioned at the Kremmling or Rifle airport when a
combination of factors or events warrant having an aircraft in the area. Requests for pre -
positioning will be made by the County Sheriff through the DFPC Regional FMO. Conditions that
may warrant pre - positioning a SEAT include:
• Multiple fire starts within a 72 -hour period
• High occurrence of dry lightning
• Persistent Red Flag Warnings
• Local resources are occupied with other assignments
• Other factors as determined by the Sheriff or DFPC Regional FMO
Eagle County airport will not be used for SEAT operations due to performance issues for fully
loaded SEATS maneuvering in the narrow valley near the airport.
C. Leadplane /Air Attack Activation
Heavy air tankers are dispatched with a leadplane when one is available. Single engine air tankers
may be dispatched without a leadplane if the pilot is initial attack qualified.
Aerial supervision (Air Attack or Lead Plane) will be ordered when multiple aircraft are over the
fire at one time or if requested by pilots on scene.
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D. Wildfire Emergency Response Fund
The Wildfire Emergency Response Fund (Ref: Colorado State Statue (CRS 24- 33.5 -1209) was
created to assist local jurisdictions with initial attack wildland fire response on state and private
lands within the state of Colorado. Any County Sheriff, municipal fire department, or fire
protection district within Colorado may request WERF as the official Requesting Agency. WERF
will reimburse, if funds are available, the Requesting Agency the cost of eligible wildland
firefighting resources. The fund will be utilized as outlined in the attached WERF Guidelines,
EXHIBIT E.
XH. FIRE PREVENTION
A. Information and Education
Each agency will prepare and release fire prevention material and radio/TV presentations according
to their own prevention plans. Coordination with cooperating agencies will be followed in order to
prevent a conflict in released material. All releases for fire prevention will carry USFS, DFPC, fire
district and County Sheriff acknowledgements. Eagle County Joint Information Center will be
utilized to disseminate information, as needed.
Fire prevention signs will be maintained as required by each agency for lands under their
jurisdiction.
The Grand Junction Interagency Dispatch Center (GJC) will monitor local fire danger levels. GJC
will make fire weather watches, Red.Flag warning bulletins and other fire information available to
cooperators via the Internet: http: / /www.fs.fed.us /r2 /fire /rmacc.htrnl
B. Burning Permits
Parties to this Agreement have the responsibility of issuing burning permits in their respective
jurisdictions. The burning permit shall require the holder to notify Vail or Pitkin dispatch of
controlled burning on all land(s) prior to ignition. In addition, all pertinent state and federal
regulations will be followed. Permits require both Eagle County and appropriate fire jurisdiction
signatures.
C. Burning Restrictions /Closures
Restrictions governing use of open fires during hazardous periods will be a coordinated effort of
cooperating agencies. A flow chart that outlines the procedures for implementing and rescinding
fire restrictions is attached as EXHIBIT F.
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XIII. FUELS MANAGEMENT AND PRESCRIBED FIRE CONSIDERATIONS
The participants to this Operating Plan will cooperate in the development and implementation of
prescribed burning programs and projects including planned ignitions, wildland fire use and
modified control strategies and tactics applied to fires within remote areas. The Eagle County
Community Wildfire Protection Plan includes prioritized wildfire mitigation project areas.
Wildfires resulting from escaped prescribed fires ignited by a party to this Operating Plan, shall be
the responsibility of that party. The party responsible for the prescribed fire will reimburse other
parties to this Plan consistent with the terms and conditions contained herein for costs incurred in
suppression of such fires.
If parties to this Plan conduct a cooperative prescribed fire, details covering cost sharing,
reimbursement, and responsibility for suppression costs, should it escape, shall be agreed upon and
documented in the burn plan.
XIV. COST REIMBURSEMENTS
Parties seeking reimbursement of costs incurred hereunder shall provide written invoices
including the authority for charging the costs and a reasonable description of the manner in which
the costs were calculated. The parties shall seek reimbursement of any reimbursable costs
incurred hereunder based upon the cost sharing principles of this agreement and in accordance
with section 29 -20- 105.5, C.R.S.
After July 1, 2010, indirect costs charged to Eagle County Government by or on behalf of
Colorado State University (CSU) and/or Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) for or
relating to services provided hereunder, including but not limited to handling fees for
administering invoices submitted by entities that provided fire suppression and related services
and equipment, shall not exceed 13% of the direct costs accepted and invoiced.
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Costs incurred by a Jurisdictional or Local Response Agency for services that exceed
federal Mutual Aid fire protection shall be reimbursed by the applicable Jurisdictional
Agency. To be reimbursable, services provided by such assisting agencies beyond Mutual
Aid fire protection must be requested by the applicable Federal Jurisdictional Agency.
Any costs incurred by Jurisdictional Agencies for the initial attack period and beyond, and
for additional time or efforts which may be requested by the Division of Fire Prevention and
Control or Denver Water, shall be considered reimbursable, as funds are available, following
approval by the Division of Fire Prevention and Control. An agency that provides a
reasonable initial attack response on Denver Water lands when the jurisdictional agency is
unable to respond, may also request reimbursement as funds are available, from the Denver
Water.
Payment for reimbursable costs on Denver Water lands require that DFPC be notified of
fires by the responding agency.
Cost Share Principles: When fire occurs on lands of more than one Jurisdictional Agency
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and costs are incurred beyond the scope of Mutual Aid fire protection, costs will be borne
by each agency proportional to the size of the burned area on each agency's jurisdictional
area or as mutually agreed upon by the unified command. When a fire is accepted by the
State as an EFF incident, the Cost Share Principles agreed to by State and federal agencies
apply, see EXHIBIT G.
B. NONREIMBURSABLE COSTS
The County and Fire Districts/Department hereby agree that each of their respective directly
incurred costs relating to the provision of fire response and suppression activities on private
property in Eagle County are not reimbursable from or to each other.
Except as otherwise specifically provided for herein, each party hereto agrees to assume
responsibility for its own expenses during the Mutual Aid Period.
C. REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES
If reimbursement for any incident is agreed to at the local level, the Local Response
Agency may invoice the Jurisdictional Agency directly
If deemed necessary, the County may aggregate expenses incurred by the County and
Local response Agencies to suppress fires on federal jurisdictions and may present an
invoice for such expenses to DFPC who will then reimburse the County and Local
Response Agencies and subsequently bill the jurisdictional federal agency or agencies.
Federal agencies may submit bills and statements for reimbursements from County
and/or Local Response Agencies for federal suppression on non - federal lands to DFPC.
DFPC will make such reimbursement and subsequently invoice the County or Local
response Agency as appropriate.
Cooperator reimbursement procedures, forms, and examples are contained in EXHIBIT
H, as part of this agreement.
DENVER WATER LANDS
Payment for reimbursable costs on Denver Water lands must be coordinated through
the local DFPC District Office. Contact DFPC Granby District office for assistance
in preparing reimbursement requests for Denver Water wildland fire suppression
response.
D. Resource Use Rates
Cooperative Resource Rate Forms (CRRF) will show the rates of equipment that may be used on a
wildland fire. Resources listed on a CRRF are considered Mutual Aid resources and, as such, will
not be billed for during the mutual aid period.
Cooperating agencies must have an approved CRRF to be available in ROSS for out of local area
dispatch. Resources assigned to a state EFF fire from the cooperating agency without a current
CRRF will be reimbursed using established standard state cooperator equipment rates. Cooperator
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equipment should not be signed up using an Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (EERA).
Cooperators that choose not to complete the Cooperative Resource Rate Form will be reimbursed at
the current established standard state cooperator equipment rates.
See Cooperative Resource Rate Forms, EXIIIBIT I.
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XV. GENERAL PROCEDURES
A. Periodic Program Reviews
Program reviews will be conducted at the annual fire operating plan meeting.
B. Annual Review
The parties shall meet at least annually, before the beginning of the wildland fire season, to review
and, if appropriate, to propose amendments to this Eagle County Annual Wildfire Operating Plan,
with a goal of having any such amendments or replacement plan formally renewed not later than
May 1 of each year and be coordinated with the Umbrella Agreements. Proposed amendments
shall take effect upon execution by all of the parties hereto. If no changes are made, a statement
letter with signatures of all parties to this operating plan will be distributed.
C. Resolution of Disputes
The primary purpose of this Operating Plan is to ensure prompt suppression of wildland fires. Any
interagency dispute arising from these procedures will be resolved on site by the Unified or MACS
.Command Group. When necessary, following the conclusion of the incident, a panel of agency
representatives, other than the parties involved in the incident, will review and resolve the dispute.
XVI. DIRECTORY OF PERSONNEL
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XVH. OUT OF COUNTY ASSIGNMENTS
A. Cooperator Resource Rate Forms (CRRF)
Cooperative Resource Rate Forms, attached to this operating plan as part of EXHIBIT I, as
available, set forth agreed upon equipment rates, conditions of use, and reimbursement procedures.
B. Engine Equipping and Staffing
Engines will be staffed and equipped according to current NWCG standards. Refer to Interagency
Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Redbook).
C. Equipment Availability
Cooperator equipment availability status for out of county use is maintained in ROSS. Cooperators
may "self- status" in ROSS by requesting a password from Grand Junction Interagency Dispatch
Center 970 - 257 -4800.
Grand Junction Interagency Dispatch Center (GJC) will continue to dispatch wildfire resources for
out of county assignments utilizing ROSS. Cooperators must change status in ROSS and notify
GJC of any unexpected status changes.
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XVIII. PERSONNEL AND PERSONNEL COMPENSATION
A. Personnel
Every person employed in or providing services pursuant to this Agreement is the sole
responsibility of the party by whom that person is employed on a full -time, part-time or volunteer
basis, and no person providing services hereunder shall have any right associated with employment
by or provision of services to another party. No party shall be called upon to assume any liability
for the personnel performing services hereunder as a result of the employment or provision of such
personnel by another party, or any liability other than that provided for in this Agreement. No party
shall be liable for compensation or indemnity to any employee or volunteer of another party for
injury or sickness arising out of his or her employment or services rendered under this Agreement.
B. Compensation
Pursuant to SS 29 -5 -109, 110, CRS, all compensation and other benefits enjoyed by every person
employed in their own jurisdiction shall extend to the services they perform under this Agreement,
including, without limitation, worker's compensation coverage and pension fund benefits and
payments.
C. Personnel Qualifications
Each agency is responsible for the training and qualification of its personnel for fighting wildfires.
Each agency shall dispatch in a mutual aid response only personnel qualified for the incident. If it
comes to the attention of the jurisdictional agency or multi jurisdiction command, as the case may
be, that a fire fighter is not properly qualified for an incident (or his /her assignment with respect to
the incident), it may require that the fire fighter be withdrawn from the response or assigned to
tasks for which he /she may be properly qualified.
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MOBILIZATION PLAN
PERSONNEL DIRECTORY (all area codes are 970 unless otherwise written)
EAGLE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER ............. ...........................479 - 2201/ -2245
COLORADO DIVISION OF PARKS & OUTDOOR RECREATION
Grand Junction Office ............................................. ............................... ............................248 -7319
Sylvan Lake State Park ................................................. ............................... .......................328 -2021
COLORADO DIVISION OF FIRE PREVENTION & CONTROL
Dave Toelle, Regional FMO Colorado River Region ............................... .................989- 3475(cell)
Office..................................... ............................... ............................625 -0445
Fax................... ............................... .............. ............................... 625 -1678
Steve Ellis, West Area FMO .................................... ............................... .................596- 0685(cell)
Office ................................... ............................... .......................249 -8407 x118
Fax .................................... ............................... ...........................970 - 249 -5718
Rocco Snart, Section Chief - Wildland Fire .................... ...........................720 - 347- 7234(cell)
Office ........................................................... ............................... 303-239-4669
Emergency Operations Line ...... ............................... ...........................303 - 229 -8855
The New State of Colorado Emergency Operations Line is "the point of contact" for counties to
report wildland fires and /or request assistance with wildland fires, the Wildfire Emergency
Response Fund, or for assistance with Emergency Fire Fund (EFF) analysis or designation"
Upon request, the on -duty communications personnel of the Colorado Department of Public
Safety will dispatch the closest available resource that is capable of providing rapid technical
assistance and support to local agencies and facilitate the Emergency Fire Fund (EFF)
assessment and application process.
EAGLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ............. ............................... .......................328 -8500
Joseph D. Hoy, Sheriff ............................. ............................... .................376- 7023(cell)
Mike McWilliam, Undersheriff ......... ............................... .................376- 7043(cell)
USDA FOREST SERVICE - WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST / BLM
Grand Junction Interagency Dispatch Center ............... ............................... .......................257 -4800
Ross Wilmore, UCR East Zone FMO .......................... .......................328 -5867 (office)
.... .......................401 -0364 or 328 -1450 (weekend)
................. ............................... -
948 5766 (cell)
Justin Conrad, UCR East Zone AFMO ........................ .......................328 -5940 (office)
................. .......................596 -2549 (weekend)
....................... .......................596 -2549 (cell)
Clay Fowler, UCR Central Zone FMO ............................... ............................... 625 -5141 (office)
464 -5402 (weekend)
250 -0072 (cell)
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FIRE WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
GrandJunction ...................................................... ............................... 243 -7007
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
BASALT & RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Business Office ....................................................... ............................... 704 -0675
Dispatch.............................. ............................... ... ............................920 -5310
Scott Thompson, Chief ........... ............................... ............................618 -9401 (cell)
Jerry Peetz, Deputy Chief .................................. ............................... 618 -1256 (cell)
Matt Avidan, Deputy Chief ........... ............................... .......................319 -3220 (cell)
EAGLE RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Business office ................................. ............................... 748 -9665 (business hours)
Karl Bauer, Chief ........ ............................... ............................970 748 -4765 (office)
Karl Bauer .................... ............................... ............................970 977 -0034 (cell)
Todd Marty, Battalion Chief ............................... ............................970 977 -0299 (cell)
Michael Warmuth, Battalion Chief ....................... ............................970 977 -1019 (cell)
Cipriano Tafoya, Battalion Chief .......................... ............................970 977 -1020 (cell)
Andy Pohlman, Lieutenant, Wildland Operations Coordinator ................. 970 390 -0838 (cell)
GREATER EAGLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
John Patterson, Chief ...... ............................... .......................328 -1645 (office)
John Patterson Chief ................. ............................... .......................977 -6672 (cell)
John Patterson .................. ............................... .......................977 -6672 (cell)
Tom Wagenlander .................. ............................... ......................977 -6237 (cell)
GYPSUM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Dispatch..................................... ............................... ............................479 -2201
Dave Vroman, Chief ............... ............................... .......................524 -7101 (office)
.............................................. ............................... -
376 4976(cell)
Justin Kirkland Deputy Chief ................ ............................... ............977- 5215(cell)
DAILY Duty Officer ............................................. ............................... .......................471 -1992
Brita Horn, Chief .............................. ............................... .......................653 -4497
........................................... ............................... ........................819 -081 5 (cell)
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Mark Miller, Chief ........................................ ............................... 477 -3474 (office)
470-9333 (cell)
Mike McGee, Deputy Chief ....... ............................... .......................479 -2135 (office)
376-0738 (cell)
Tom Talbot, Wildland Coordinator .. ............................... .......................401 -4202 (cell)
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EXHIBIT C
EMERGENCY FIRE FUND (EFF) FIRES
The minimum commitment of county resources to EFF fires in Eagle County is shown as
follows:
Eagle County minimum commitment is:
4 Engines
1 Dozer
1 Water Tender
1 Ambulance
Logistical Support appropriate to fire complexity and availability of
county resources
In the event that any of the above equipment is not needed or requested by the Colorado
State Forest Service line officer during an EFF fire the minimum commitment will be
considered as being met. It is understood that this is a minimum and a considerably
larger commitment may be necessary for certain fires.
The following forms are also attached as part of EXHIBIT C:
EFF Analysis Form (CDFPC 01)
Complexity Analysis Guide (CDFPC 02)
EFF Funding Request (CDFPC 03)
Assumption of Fire Control Duty (CDFPC 04)
Delegation of Authority (CDFPC 05)
Return Delegation of Authority (CDFPC 06)
This form to be completed each shift.
Date
Fire name
CDFPC 01 (Rev. 9/12)
EFF ANALYSIS FORM
Time
Location T R Section
Current
Predicted
Yes
No
Yes
No
I. Resources
a. Has the normal mutual aid network been fully
implemented?
b. Are all county government resources, as defined in
the operating plan, committed /enroute?
c. Is air support required?
d. Is the fire beyond the capability of local management
team?
e. Is there an inadequate water supply?
f. Is there a need for regional or national resources?
g. Is the availability of additional resources hampering
suppression efforts?
U. Risk Factors
a. Is there a threat to public at large?
b. Are structures threatened /involved?
c. Are there unusually hazardous fire fighting
conditions?
d. Is there an aviation resource safety problem?
e. Are historical values at risk?
f. Does the fire involve mixed land ownership?
III. Fire Situation
a. Are flame lengths in excess of 4 ft?
b. Is torching /crowning occurring?
c. Is the 1000 hour fuel moisture below 12%?
d. Is the fire burning in an extreme fuel type?
CDFPC 01 (Rev. 9/12)
Current (A) _ + Predicted (C)
Current (B) _ + Predicted (D)
To qualify for EFF, questions must reflect a total local level commitment to the fire.
Total of Columns A + C must be equal to or greater than 32 (67 %).
Sheriff or Designee's Signature CDFPC Wildland Fire Chief or Designee's Signature
CDFPC Wildland Fire Chief:
Current
Predicted
Yes
No
Yes
No
e. Is the fire inaccessible by ground in one hour?
f. Is the rate of spread beyond suppression capability?
IV. Fire Weather
a. Is wind a critical factor in fire behavior?
b. Is temperature a critical factor in fire behavior?
c. Is RH below 20 V
d. Are there T- storms /fronts?
V. Other Considerations
a. Are there existing political problems?
b. Are non -fire incidents occurring which have an
impact on fire operations?
C.
d.
e.
VI. Totals
A
B
C
D
Current (A) _ + Predicted (C)
Current (B) _ + Predicted (D)
To qualify for EFF, questions must reflect a total local level commitment to the fire.
Total of Columns A + C must be equal to or greater than 32 (67 %).
Sheriff or Designee's Signature CDFPC Wildland Fire Chief or Designee's Signature
CDFPC Wildland Fire Chief:
CDFPC 02 (rev. 9/2012)
COMPLEXITY ANALYSIS GUIDELINE
How complex must a situation be in order to qualify for an Incident Management Team?
The following chart should be used as a guideline for deciding the level of incident
management team needed for an incident.
It is designed to help analyze the complexity or predicted complexity of a given fire situation.
Assumptions are:
When a fire escapes initial attack, it is automatically considered for an incident
management team. A Type 4, Type 3, Type 2, or a Type 1 team should manage it,
depending on complexity level.
2. As a fire situation becomes more complex, so does the need for a Type 1 team to
handle a predicted Type 1 situation.
Instructions for using this guideline:
1. Carefully analyze each secondary element under the listed primary factors, and check
response column either yes or no.
2. Decisions should be based on the number of yes answers under the primary factors. As
a rule of thumb, if the majority of the seven primary factors have secondary elements
answered with a "yes," the complexity is great enough to warrant a Type I effort. If the
majority of the seven primary factors do not have two or more secondary elements
answered with a "yes," the complexity should remain at the IMG or Type II level.
It should be emphasized that this analysis is based on predictions for the next burning period.
Obviously, if the analysis is on the present situations and one of the primary factors is checked,
a Type 1 situation already exists.
A. SAFETY Yes No
1. Fixed wing and helicopters both involved.
2. More than one fuel type involved.
3. Extended exposure to risk or unusually
hazardous line conditions.
4. Serious accident or fatality.
Subtotal:
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CDFPC 02 (rev. 9/2012)
1. Fire burning on more than one land
ownership. _
2. Disputed fire responsibility /authority. _
3. Potential for claims.
Subtotal:
C. PERSONNEL AND OTHER RESOURCES COMMITTED Yes No
1. 200 or more people per shift. _
2. Two or more divisions.
3. Multi- support agencies involved. _
4. Local resources (personnel and equipment) not
available or in condition suitable for initial
attack.
Subtotal:
D. CONTAINMENT COST
Yes No
1. $50,000 or more per day. Subtotal:
E. FIRE BEHAVIOR
1. Flame length of 6 feet or greater.
2. Duration uncontrolled - 2 or more
burning periods.
3. Severe or extremely variable topography.
4. 1 Hr. fuel moisture 5% or less.
F. Eye -level wind forecast greater than 20 mph.
G. Active crowning /spotting expected.
Subtotal:
CDFPC 02 (rev. 9/2012)
H. CULTURAL RESOURCES
1. Urban interface.
2. Summer homes.
3. Other developments.
Yes No
Subtotal:
I. POLITICAL PROBLEMS
1. Controversial fire policy.
2. Poor relationship between ownerships.
3. Pre - existing controversies.
4. Local organization unable to establish
positive media relationships.
Subtotal:
GRAND TOTAL:
Recommended
Management Level
Total # of "Yes" answers:
0 - 2 Reinforced attack
3 -7 Local Type 4or3Team
8 - 13 Type 2 team
14+ Type 1 team
Note: Other considerations may influence decision on which Management Level team to
request. If Management Level used is different than above indicates, use space below or back
of this sheet for documentation.
(continue on back as needed)
1. Date
2. Incident Name
3. County
4. Current fire
Immediate threats to
5. Incident Location
acres.
EFF FUNDING REQUEST
Time
EFF member: Oyes Ono
6. Who is making request: ❑ CDFPC FMO ❑ Co. Sheriff ❑ Co. Commissioner
❑ Other
7. Current role of Sheriff:
8. Current Incident Commander name Agency
9. Jurisdictions now burning:
❑ FPD ❑ City ❑ County ❑ USFS ❑ BLM ❑ NPS
Fire Districts (list)
10. ❑ Yes ❑ No Urban interface involved ?
Evacuations: # Needed # Underway ❑ not - needed
Primary Residence: Threatened Lost
Secondary Residence: Threatened Lost
❑ Other
11. Suppression resources: Available
line workers
engines
dozers
airtankers
helicopters
other
12.Fire weather (from NWS): Current
wind speed & dir.
temps, max & min
RH, max & min
Other:
13. Condition of forces now on fire line:
14. Expectations 8 hours from now:
fire size: acres
terrain
fuels
threats
Ordered Committed
fire behavior
15. Totals from EFF Analysis Form CDFPC 01:
Forecast
#yes #no
CDFPC 03
Rev. 9/2012
16
CDFPC FMO recommendation:
❑ CDFPC accept Delegation of Duty at ❑0600 hrs on date
❑ 1800 hrs
❑ CDFPC NOT accept the Delegation of Duty.
Why for either of above:
Anticipated resources needed for control:
CDFPC 03
Rev. 9/2012
17. ❑Yes ❑No Have both the County Sheriff and Commissioners been advised of need for the Assumption
of Control?
18. ❑Yes ❑No Do the County Sheriff and Commissioners concur with the Assumption of Control?
19. DFPC FMO Time
Location Phone #
S.O. Fire Duty Officer
STATE OFFICE USE
20. Recommendation of Fire Div. Chief (S.O. Duty Person if
Div. Supervisor not available):
21. State Wildland Fire Section Chief decision and any constraints:
25. Decision relayed to FMO Date Time
by
CDFPC 04
Rev. 912012
ASSUMPTION OF CONTROL
I. ASSUMTION OFCONTROL
Defined: The County Sheriff may delegate the assumption of fire control and fiscal management
for a specific fire. The County Sheriff retains statutory authority as defined in CRS 30 -10 -513.
A. Authority for controlling the
Fire burning in
County, Section(s) ,
Township , Range , is to be assumed by:
(Check One)
Cb County
Ch Colorado State Division of Fire Prevention and Control (CDFPC)
❑ ❑ 0600 hrs
B. Delegation of authority will become effective at ❑ 1800 hrs on , 20_
Date
❑ ❑ End of operational period, identified
as hrs on 520_
Date
and is acceptable to signatory parties below.
H. PAYMENT OF COSTS INCURRED
A. The agency accepting this duty, , is responsible for
(COUNTY or CDFPC)
costs incurred for the following:
(OVER)
CDFPC 04
Rev. 912012
B. The cooperating agency, , is
(COUNTY or CDFPC)
responsible for costs incurred for the following:
The County agrees, in the event of a human caused fire, to conduct an investigation as to cause
and provide Colorado State Division of Fire Prevention and Control a copy of the preliminary
investigation report within 30 days of control of the fire and a final report upon the conclusion of
that investigation consistent with State Law.
COUNTY SHERIFF: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
Name
Title
Date
Time
FOR CDFPC:
Name
Title
Date
Time
Name
Title
Date
Time
As of
Time Date
Fire Name
CDFPC 05
Rev. 9/2012
Delegation of Authority
"FIRE NAME"
I have delegated authority and responsibility of managing the
Fire, burning in County, to Incident Commander
and his Incident Management Team.
IC Name
This delegation includes the authority to obligate agency funds necessary to pay for controlling this fire. It also
includes the responsibility to contain the fire as rapidly as possible in a safe and cost - effective manner.
As Incident Commander, you are accountable to me for the overall management of this incident including its control
and return to local forces. I expect you to adhere to relevant and applicable laws, policies, and professional
standards.
My considerations for management of this fire are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
(Signature and Title of Agency Administrator)
Acceptance by:
(Incident Commander)
(Date)
(Date)
(Time)
(Time)
CDFPC 06
Rev. 9/2012
RETURN OF DELEGATED AUTHORITY
TO COLORADO STATE DIVISION OF FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Authority and responsibility for managing and controlling the Fire burning
within County, Colorado, is hereby returned to Colorado
State Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
This transfer terminates the authority of the Incident Commander to obligate agency funds
necessary to pay for controlling this fire, and terminates the Incident Commander's responsibility
to manage the fire and resources assigned to the fire.
Other needs /constraints:
1. Promptly transition with in- coming and hold -over forces.
2. Briefing with new Incident Commander will be completed by effective date and time of
this return as shown below.
Provide an IAP for next operational period upon request
H
This transfer is effective on , 20_, at
(Date)
(Time)
Incident Commander Incident Agency Administrator
Colorado State Division of Fire Prevention
And Control
EXHIBIT D:
Fire Operations Guidance in Bark Beetle Stands
Due to altered fuel conditions, personnel operating within the bark beetle environment should be aware
of the imminent danger presented by dead and dying trees, falling at an increasing rate across a broad
forested landscape.
Purpose and Intent
Fire Operations Guidance is mindful of Foundational Fire Suppression Doctrine in the Forest Service.
The first principle is: No resource or facility is worth the loss of human life, however the wildland fire
suppression environment is complex and possesses inherent hazards that can -- -even with reasonable
mitigation - -- result in harm to fire fighters engaged in fire suppression operations. In recognition of this
fact, we are committed to the aggressive management of risk.
This guidance provides a collection of potential hazards unique to bark beetle forests, including
appropriate practices that have evolved over time within the wildland fire service. It does not provide
absolute solutions to the unlimited number of situations that will occur.
This guidance within bark beetle stands was provided with the intention of being used in conjunction
with existing fire risk management documents. No further protocols or rules are necessary to make
informed risk management decisions for fire operations in bark beetle stands.
The following hazard guidance is provided:
Tactical Hazards
Withdrawal and/or reassessment should be considered if any of the following are present:
• Thunderstorms in the immediate vicinity.
• Wind speeds are strong enough that canopy movement is observed' (Consider that wind
speeds at eye level in sheltered areas may not indicate the much greater winds aloft)
• Reliable communication cannot be established with the appropriate Dispatch Center and
remain in place 24/7 when resources are engaged.
Due to limited ingress or egress in remote areas or in terrain without vantage points, consider
using an aerial platform for risk assessment and size up.
Potential Fire Behavior Hazards
• Due to increased potential of extreme fire behavior, when ERCs approach the 90th percentile,
air reconnaissance should be on scene within 1 hour of detection.
• The following situations, though possible on any wildfire, may be accentuated in bark beetle
stands:
• Accelerated transition to crown fire (when needles are present)
• Increased rate of spread (Surface fire)
• Resistance to control (Heavy dead and down)
• Frequent spotting, including long range ( >.25 miles)
1 Beaufort Scale for Estimating 20 -FT Wind speed, 2010 IRPG page 77
March 22, 2010
Exhibit E
Wildfire Emergency Response Fund
(WIERF)
Wildfire Emergency Response Fund (WERF)
2012 Guidelines
The Wildfire Emergency Response Fund (Ref: Colorado State Statue CRS 23 -31 -309) was
created to assist local jurisdictions with initial attack wildland fire response on state and private
lands within the state of Colorado. Any County Sheriff, municipal fire department, or fire
protection district within Colorado may request WERF as the official Requesting Agency.
WERF will reimburse, if funds are available, the Requesting Agency the cost of eligible wildland
firefighting resources.
ELIGIBLE FOR WERF
Both an aerial resource and a hand crew on the same incident.
AERIAL RESOURCES
I" hour of firefighting helicopter rotor time + pilot time
OR
1" aerial tanker flight + drop + retardant
AMD- carded & USFS- carded pilots, if federal resources involved
HAND CREW
One hand crew for up to two operational periods, beginning from time of
departure to fire. Preference for State inmate crews.
Type 1, Type 2 Initial Attack, or Type 2 NWCG- qualified crews
There are often additional costs associated with the use of aircraft and hand crews.
NOT ELIGIBLE FOR WERF
AERIAL RESOURCES
Fixed wing aircraft reimbursement does not include lead plane or aerial
observer aircraft.
Additional helicopter personnel (helicopter crew)
Ferry time /flight time to bring aerial resource to Colorado
Fuel truck
Chase truck
HAND CREW
Two hand crews for one operational period
Travel time to bring hand crew from outside Colorado
Crew logistics of lodging, camping, and per diem
Consult the County Annual Operating Plan for the local, state, and federal dispatch procedures to
order WERF resources. The Requesting Agency must notify the local Colorado State Forest
Service (CSFS) District of each WERF request. The CSFS District will within 72 hours email
the CSFS Fire Division at firebill eolostate.edu who requested (sheriff, fire chief, etc.), fire
name, resource name, and date of use. Since the CSFS has been tasked by the Colorado State
Legislature to administer and manage this fund, it is critical that CSFS receives notification of
any and all WERF requests to maintain an accurate balance of the fund.
Rev. 1/3/2012
Air Support Request Form
Grand Junction Interagency Dispatch
970 - 257 -4800
Incident Commanders are encouraged to contact Grand Junction Air Center Dispatch directly with their
request for aviation resources. Prior to making that request the following information should be collected.
This information will help facilitate a faster response. In order to request aviation resources call 970 - 257 -4800
and ask to talk with the Floor Coordinator.
Your Name /Agency:
Resource(s) Requested: ❑ Helicopter
F] Type1 ❑ Type 2 ❑ Type 3
Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT)
Heavy Air Tanker
Loaded with:
F] Retardant 1-1 Water R Foam
Have or will HARTS be ordered? If yes, advise Grand Junction Dispatch immediately.
Fire Name /Jurisdiction:
Fire Location:
(Lat /Long or geographic location, no addresses)
Known Hazards:
Ground Contact:
(Must be able to tx /rx on air to ground frequency, no work or FERN, this is for pilot safety—these frequencies
can be assigned by Grand Junction Interagency Dispatch.)
Wind Speed /Direction:
Values at Risk:
(structures, highway traffic, etc.)
Time and Date Requested:
Things to consider when considering aviation resources:
1. Lead plane and aerial observer (air attack) are not covered under WERE See WERF guidelines for
aviation information.
2. Wind decreases aircraft capabilities and effectiveness. If a fire is burning actively because of high winds it
is unlikely that aviation resources will be of much value. The maximum winds that fire aviation resources
can operate in are between 20 and 30 knots.
3. Fire aircraft do not operate on fires after dark. Some aircraft have to be on the ground one half hour after
sunset. Check to local time and make sure that there is enough daylight to fly the mission.
4. Pick the right aircraft for the mission. A helicopter with a bucket can do a lot of good if there is a good
water source available. Helicopters are restricted from flying with buckets over major highways or
congested areas. Single and multiple engine air tankers are better for more remote areas and areas with
over -flight of roads or communities.
5. Air tankers cannot drop retardant near open water. Retardant is highly toxic to fish even in low
concentrations. If your mission is near a river, creek, lake or ponds consider asking the aircraft to be
loaded with water.
6. Our goal is to get everyone operational on the designated Air /Ground frequencies. There are a few times
when this may not be the case due to frequency changes or congestion. If, you do not have the capability
of communicating with an aircraft on one of the designated air /ground frequencies, you will need to let
dispatch know what actual frequency you will be on. Terms like "Channel 3" or "Fire B" have no meaning
to pilots. Instead of saying "TAC 2" you would say "154.295 ". It is highly advisable to have a dedicated
Air /Ground frequency anytime that aircraft are used. Trying to combine tactical and aviation traffic on the
same frequency leads to congestion and confusion.
7. Aircraft are very expensive to operate. If you have ordered an aircraft consider having one person whose
sole responsibility is to monitor that air to ground frequency and avoid the delay and expense associated
with problems with initial contact.
8. Telephone lines and other aviation hazards are difficult to see from the air. Advise the aircraft of these or
other aviation hazards in the fire area.
9. The ground contact is responsible for making sure that the drop area is clear of personnel and equipment.
It is difficult for fixed wing aircraft to see much detail on the ground and the pilots will rely on you to ensure
that the drop zone is clear. The pilot will usually ask "is the line clear ?" If you tell him `The line is clear." he
will make the drop based on your call.
10. After a drop provide feedback to the pilot concerning its accuracy and effectiveness: Also let the pilot know
if you want any additional drops or if they should hold.
Exhibit G
EAGLE COUNTY FIRE RESTRICTION
IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
• ERC 90 -96% LAST 5 DAYS AT DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVE WEATHER STATIONS "
• HIGH HUMAN CAUSED RISK*
• NO SIGNIFICANT RELIEF IN FIRE WEATHER
FORECAST DURING NEXT 7 DAYS
All criteria are met, Two elements are Less than Two
Implement Stage I present, Consider elements are present,
Restrictions Stage I Restrictions No Fire Restrictions
• ERC 97% OR GREATER DURING LAST 5 DAYS
AT DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE WEATHER
STATIONS
• HIGH HUMAN CAUSED RISK*
• NO SIGNIFICANT RELIEF IN FIRE WEATHER
FORECAST DURING NEXT 7 DAYS
M
All criteria are met,
Implement Stage II
Restrictions
M
Two elements are
present, Consider
Stage II Restrictions
su
Less than Two
elements are present,
Remain at Stage I
Restrictions
• HIGH HUMAN CAUSE RISK means that there is potential for larger than normal
populations active in fire prone areas. Examples would be holiday periods such as
the 4th of July or Labor Day, or during hunting season.
ERC or Energy Release Component is an indicator of the overall fire danger resulting
from local fuel moisture conditions. This component is used in tracking seasonal
trends or communicating expected fire danger.
STAGE I Restrictions
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:
1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, coal or
wood burning stove, any type of charcoal fueled broiler or open fire of
any type in undeveloped areas.
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, in a
developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in
diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable vegetation.
3. Using explosive material: (ie: fireworks, blasting caps or any
incendiary device which may result in the ignition of flammable
material.)
4. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other similar torch with open
flame.
5. Operating or using any internal combustion engine without a spark
arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working
order meeting either:
a. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard 5100 -1a;
or
b. Appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
recommended practice 3335 (b) and 3350 (a).
Possible Exemptions
1. Persons with a written permit specifically authorizing the
otherwise prohibited act or omission.
2. Fires in constructed, permanent fire pits or fire grates within
developed recreation sites.
3. Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized
rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
4. Mechanical stoves and appliances fueled by bottled or liquid gas
which allow the operator to control or extinguish the flame with
a valve are permitted provided that such devices are approved
by Underwriters Laboratory Inc.
STAGE II Restrictions
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:
1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, coal or
wood burning stove, any type of charcoal fueled broiler or open fire of
any type.
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
3. Using explosive material: (ie: fireworks, blasting caps or any
incendiary device which may result in the ignition of flammable
material.)
4. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other similar torch with open
flame.
5. Operating or using any internal combustion engine without a spark
arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working
order meeting either:
a. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard 5100 -1a; or
b. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended practice 3335
(b) and 3350 (a).
6. Operating a chainsaw, cutoff saw, or any other mechanical
equipment with potential to produce sparks without a chemical
pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces capacity by
weight, and one size 0 or larger round pointed shovel with an overall
length of at least 36 inches. The extinguisher shall be with the
equipment operator. The shovel may be kept with the fueling supplies
but readily available.
Other possible restricted acts under Stage II
1. Operating a motorized vehicle off designated roads and trails.
2. Operating a chainsaw outside the hours of 5:00 am and 11:00 am.
3. Overnight camping limited to listed campgrounds and recreation
sites. (An attachment of designated sites would be included)
Possible Exemptions
1. Persons with a written permit specifically authorizing the otherwise
prohibited act or omission.
2. Any Federal, State or local officer or member of an organized rescue
or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
3. Mechanical stoves and appliances fueled by bottled or liquid gas
which allow the operator to control and extinguish the flame with a
valve are permitted provided that such devices are approved by
Underwriters Laboratory Inc.
STAGE III Restrictions
Stage III restrictions involve prohibited access to designated areas and must
be implemented by the political authority having jurisdiction for the land
areas involved. Stage III restrictions are extremely rare events, and will only
be implemented in extraordinary situations and only after significant
interagency coordination which will include the Eagle County Board of
Commissioners.
Exhibit G
Cost Sharing
Cost Share Agreements
Agency Administrator Guidance:
DFPC does not have a specific format that is recommended but there are several critical elements that
need to be in the agreement. A format can be found in the red book or the Interagency Incident
Business Management Handbook (IIBMH). Additional guidance can be found in Chapter 80 of the
IIBMH.
Critical elements in the agreement:
1. Incident Name and Number
2. Incident Start Date, time, and jurisdiction
3. Incident Cause
4. Date and time agreement starts
5. Date and time agreement ends
6. Mutual aid times
7. Parties involved
8. Costs to be shared and how
SAMPLE COST SHARE AGREEMENT
Following is the Cost Share Agreement between the Agencies identified below as negotiated for
the following incident.
INCIDENT NAME:
INCIDENT NUMBERS BY AGENCY:
START TIME AND DATE:
JURISDICTIONS:
CAUSE:
INCIDENT COMMANDER(S):
This Cost Share Agreement between
and with the cooperation of was prepared
under the following authorities provided by:
1. The Interagency Cooperative Fire Management Agreement between the State of
Colorado; USDA Forest Service; USDI Bureau of Land Management; USDI
National Park Service; USDI Bureau of Indian Affairs; USDI Fish and Wildlife
Service.
2. Agreement for Cooperative Wildfire Management between County
and the State of Colorado.
3.
Agency Representatives participating in development of the Cost Share Agreement.
Agency:
Name:
Title:
Agency:
Name:
Title:
Agency: Agency:
Name: Name:
Title:
Title:
COST SHARE AGREEMENT FOR THE INCIDENT:
It is hereby agreed that the cost basis on this incident will be shared as follows
Rationale used in developing this cost agreement:
The following section is optional, but will be used only if costs are calculated on a percentage
basis and a computer -based incident cost accounting system is not available:
DIRECT AIR/RETARDANT
AGENCY COSTS COSTS
TOTAL
100 %.
100 %
This Agreement and the apportionment contained are our best judgments of Agency cost
responsibilities on the date /time shown. Additional Cost Share Agreements for this incident may
be approved for future time periods, as conditions and fire spread change.
SIGNATURE: DATE: TIME:
AGENCY: PHONE:
MAILING ADDRESS:
SIGNATURE:
AGENCY:
MAILING ADDRESS:
SIGNATURE:
AGENCY:
MAILING ADDRESS:
DATE: TIME:
PHONE:
DATE: TIME:
Exhibit H
Cooperator Reimbursement Procedures
Check CDFPC webpage for most up to date guidance.
www.dfs.state.co.us
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Cooperator Incident Reimbursement Guidelines — 2013
Table of Contents
A. General Information ........ ............................... ...........................Page 2
B.
Incident Reimbursement Process Overview ....... ...........................Page
2
C.
Personnel ..................... ............................... ...........................Page 3
D.
Supplemental Resource Guidelines ......................... ..... .........Page
5
E.
Days Off & Assignment Extensions ................... ...........................Page
7
F.
Travel Expense ...................... ............................... ................Page
8
G.
Equipment .................... ............................... ...........................Page
10
H.
Fuel Expense .................. ............................... .....................Page
12
I.
Requests for Lost or Damaged Equipment ......... ...........................Page
13
J.
Miscellaneous Expense .... ............................... ...........................Page
13
K.
Reimbursement Documentation & Process ......... ...........................Page
14
L.
2013 Attachments ........... ............................... ..........................Page
15
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A. General Information
This document provides guidelines for Colorado State cooperators during the incident
assignment and reimbursement process. The Cooperator Resource Rate Form (CRRF)
is the basis for the reimbursement process. CRRFs should have been completed prior
to the fire season as part of county Annual Operating Plans (AOPs). All current CRRFs
are effective from date of signature through April 30, 2014.
Departments must have an approved CRRF to be available in ROSS for out of local
area dispatch. Resources assigned to a Colorado State EFF fire from a department
without a current CRRF will be reimbursed using current standard state cooperator
equipment rates (see Attachment 13). Cooperator equipment should not be signed up
using an Incident -Only Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (EERA).
Additional information regarding Colorado cooperators can be found in the current
Rocky Mountain supplement to Chapter 50 of the Interagency Incident Business
Management Handbook (IIBMH).
Standard DFPC reimbursement forms have been developed to facilitate completion and
review of expense documentation. Utilization of these forms will facilitate prompt
payment of reimbursement requests. All current forms for 2013 are attached. Copies of
these guidelines and forms are posted on the DFPC website: www.dfs.state.co.us .
Any expense reimbursed to a department by DFPC but disallowed by the incident
agency payment office will be billed back to the cooperator. Mutual aid time and
expense should be identified in the documentation submitted to DFPC but not included
in the reimbursement request.
Resource order documentation is required for incident reimbursement. A resource order
with completed "fill' information (not showing "pending ") should be requested from the
dispatch center prior to beginning travel to the first incident. Request copies of resource
orders for subsequent incidents, but the initial resource order can be used for all
incidents during a single mobilization. Provide explanation if no resource order is
included with an invoice.
Reimbursement for personnel and equipment time will be based on all properly
documented on -shift time (i.e., work, travel and ordered standby). No portal to portal
reimbursements (i.e., in pay status 24 hours /day from time of departure to time of
return to home unit) will be approved, without specific incident documentation
and explanation. If the incident authorizes and documents a period of 24 -hour pay
status, the department may be reimbursed for that expense.
B. Incident Reimbursement Process Overview
1. Cooperator responsibilities:
- Pre - mobilization
- have current approved CRRF
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- ensure equipment and personnel meet NWCG standards
- status resources in ROSS with appropriate dispatch center
- Mobilization
- accept incident assignment
- request copy of "filled" resource order
- travel safely to incident; keep record of travel time and expense
- work/rest (2/1) applies, 10 hr driving time /person /day
- travel not recommended between 2200 and 0600 hours
- Check in at incident
- request pre -use inspection for equipment
- provide copy of CRRF and CTR/ST for travel to finance personnel
- On incident
- turn time in daily (CTR and ST)
- notify and document injuries or illnesses promptly
- notify and document equipment loss or damage promptly
- Demobilization
- check out through proper channels on incident
- get original payment documents from finance
- travel home safely; keep record of travel time and expense
work/rest (2/1) applies, 10 hr driving time /person /day
- travel not recommended between 2200 and 0600 hours
- Submit reimbursement request documentation within 30 days of return
- standard cooperator invoice for each incident
- resource order copy
- deductions for mutual aid time and expense, when applicable
- original finance documents from incident
- expense documentation for personnel, travel, equipment, fuel
- explanation for any missing required documentation
submit directly to DFPC Fort Collins office
2. DFPC responsibilities:
- Email notification of receipt of invoice
- Payment process
- review and approval
- request payment
- copy of adjustments emailed to cooperator
- payment by State of Colorado warrant (check) or electronic deposit
C. Personnel
Cooperators will be reimbursed for actual personnel payroll expenses incurred for
payments to employees from incident assignments. Reimbursement to the cooperator
for full- or part-time employees will be at current department pay rates. If a portion of the
time documented is for mutual aid, no reimbursement should be requested.
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Pay rates for personnel paid on an incident -only basis (volunteers and supplemental
resources) will be reimbursed based on the assigned position at the rate identified in the
Supplemental ResourceNolunteer Position Pay Rate Matrix (Attachment 1), unless
otherwise determined by DFPC in advance. Rates are based on each incident
assignment, not the highest qualification of an individual. See Section D and Attachment
1 for current supplemental resource pay rate details.
When billing for personnel time, cooperators will identify pay rates as well as base and
overtime /premium hours for each day of assignment on an incident. No portal to portal
reimbursements (i.e., in pay status 24 hours /day from time of departure to time of return
to home unit) will be approved, without specific incident documentation and explanation.
The Individual Salary Breakdown form (Attachment 5) should be used unless an
alternate format has been approved by DFPC incident business staff. The Personnel
Resource Listing form (Attachment 2) should be included with the first invoice submitted
for the calendar year if not already submitted to DFPC for 2013.
Remember that work/rest guidelines (1 hour rest for each 2 hours of work) apply to
travel time and driving regulations limit an individual's driving time to 10 hours per day.
Cooperators should request the original copy of the Emergency Firefighter Time Report
(OF -288) when demobing from an incident. The form should be signed by both the
individual and the incident. Provide explanation if original documents are not received
from the incident agency.
Social security numbers are never needed for incident documentation, and should
not be written on any OF -288.
The original Crew Time Reports (SF -261) will be retained by the incident; they are not
required to be submitted with OF -288 for reimbursement. Employees should retain the
yellow CTR copies.
Remember, an individual should not sign the CTR (or OF -288) to authorize their own
time. Time for fire assignments should be approved by direct incident supervisor on the
CTR or OF -288, not by home unit/department personnel.
Do not make changes to OF -288s after the document has been reviewed and signed by
incident finance personnel. Exception: travel time may be filled in if left open by incident
personnel when being released from the incident.
If return travel time is estimated and recorded on the OF -288 at the incident prior to
demobilization, a CTR with actual return travel time should be included with
reimbursement request. Meal breaks taken should be shown during travel.
If an error is discovered on the OF -288, include a copy of the appropriate yellow copy of
the CTR with an explanation of correction(s) needed with reimbursement
documentation. DFPC staff will review and document the requested correction.
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Time actually spent by crew member(s) to rehab equipment (engines and tenders only)
upon return from the incident maybe included in the reimbursement request. Actual
time spent up to a maximum of four (4) hours may be reimbursed if needed for
equipment rehab. The personnel expense should be identified separately at the
individual's hourly rate. A rehab maintenance factor has already been included in the
standard state cooperator equipment rates, so no additional equipment time will be
reimbursed for the equipment.
Acceptable personnel costs for reimbursement may include:
a. Salary as direct compensation to personnel, for both regular and
overtime /premium pay.
b. Salary for backfill employees needed to cover for full -time employees on
an incident assignment.
c. Benefits, including health, life & disability; unemployment; Medicare;
workers compensation insurance; retirement, leave /vacation, etc.
The cooperator may hire incident - only /supplemental resource personnel for incident
assignments and will be reimbursed at the appropriate pay rate for the ICS position as
assigned on each mobilization. Benefits charged should include, at a minimum, cost of
workers compensation coverage, but cost of other benefits can be reimbursed, if
provided to the employee. (See Section D for additional information.)
When the OF -288s and OF -286s are not prepared by the incident agency, time worked
on local assignments may be documented with signed original CTRs and STs. These
original time - keeping documents must be submitted to DFPC for reimbursement. There
is no need to create the OF -288 or OF -286 at the home department if they aren't
initiated by the incident agency.
Expenses for training, operating, PPE, annual physicals, etc., for department personnel
are not considered direct employee compensation and will not be reimbursed.
Cooperators must submit an annual Personnel Resource List (Attachment 2) to DFPC
by April 1 of each year or include that information with the first request for
reimbursement. Periodic documentation reviews by DFPC staff may be done as
needed.
D. Supplemental Resource Guidelines
There are situations when additional support personnel are necessary for national
mobilization and the need can be filled by supplemental personnel available to the
department. When this situation arises, resources will be mobilized via the process
outlined here and documented with the current Cooperator Resource Rate Form
(CRRF) component of the Statewide Annual Operating Plan (SAOP) and in each county
AOP.
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When mobilizing Supplemental Resources outside of the fire district, the following will
apply, based on NWCG #004 -2009 dated 2/6/09. For purposes of this exhibit, the
following definition of Supplemental Resources will apply:
"Supplemental Fire Department Resources - Overhead tied to a local fire
department generally by agreement who are mobilized primarily for response to
incidents /wildland fires outside of their district or mutual aid zone. They are not a
permanent part of the local fire organization and are not required to attend
scheduled training, meetings, etc. of the department staff."
While on assignment, these individuals are department employees and the department
will be reimbursed for their actual costs as defined in this document.
D.1. Mobilization
Mobilization will follow established ordering procedures as identified in the
Kational, Geographic, and Local Mobilization Guides. Resources will be
mobilized by the Host Dispatch Zone in which the department is located.
Personnel will be provided a copy of the resource order request after
confirmation of availability and prior to departure from their home jurisdiction.
Resource orders shall clearly indicate incident assignment, incident location,
expected incident arrival time, and any additional special needs or equipment
authorizations (e.g. cell phones, laptops, rental vehicles, etc.).
D.2. Reimbursable Costs
Reimbursable costs for personnel include compensation rates for hours worked,
benefits, transportation, and per diem. It is the intent of this provision that the
Supplemental Resource be paid a regular compensation rate for all hours worked
plus an overtime compensation rate for actual overtime hours worked, including
travel. Reimbursable costs shall not include portal to portal pay or the employee
portion of benefits. Travel and per diem reimbursements will be based on the
Federal Travel Regulations.
Backfill is not reimbursable for personnel hired as Supplemental Resources.
An indirect cost allowance equal to ten percent (10 %) of the direct salary and
wage cost of providing the service (excluding overtime, shift premiums, and
fringe benefits) is allowed (per OMB Circular A -87).
D.3. Personnel Qualifications
All personnel will possess an active Incident Qualification System Incident
Qualification Card commensurate with all current and applicable NWCG 310 -1
standards for training and qualifications. Personnel will be qualified for their
assigned positions. Each department is responsible for annually certifying and
maintaining the qualifications of their Supplemental Resources. Each
department will bear the cost of training for their Supplemental Resources.
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Any personnel to be mobilized under this exhibit will be listed on Personnel
Resource List form (Attachment 2) by name, position(s), and identified as a
single resource. This Attachment 2 will be maintained with CRRFs by the DFPC
Fort Collins office. While on assignment, these individuals are department
employees and each department will be reimbursed for their actual costs.
D.4. Rate Determination
The basis for the computation of base hourly rate is the classification level of the
position filled according to the Supplemental Resource Position Pay Rate Matrix
(Attachment 1). Personnel are hired at the rate of the position being filled, not
their highest qualification.
The hourly compensation rates identified in the AOP are computed as follows:
1) Regular Compensation Rate: The rates listed include base hourly rate
determined above plus employee benefits. Employee benefits include those
costs actually incurred by the department for the employment of these
individuals, such as employer liability, workers compensation, employer share of
social security, etc.
2) Overtime Compensation Rate: Overtime compensation rates are paid based
on a seven (7) day work week beginning on day one (1) of mobilization.
Compensation rates are paid at time and a half of the base hourly rate for all
hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day for the first five (5) days and
full time and one half for all hours worked during the remainder of the work week.
Compensation includes travel time.
3) Hazard Pay Rate: While the NWCG direction provides for hazard pay
premium compensation, as the sponsoring agency, DFPC's standard business
practices do not include hazard pay for state employees or cooperators.
Therefore, hazard pay will not be afforded to supplemental resources.
D.5. Days off at Incident
Days off at the incident will be paid for 8 hours. Work/rest guidelines will be
followed and mandatory days off will follow current guidelines (IIBMH Chapter
10). Once travel to the home unit commences, days off will not be paid.
D.6. Transportation and Per Diem
Per diem reimbursements will be based on the Federal Travel Regulations. The
payment rate for privately -owned vehicles (POVs) used to support Supplemental
Resources shall be at the current Federal Travel Regulation rate.
E. Days Off and Assignment Extensions
All personnel should be prepared for 14 days on an assignment, unless released earlier
by the incident and not reassigned. Departments should not rotate personnel prior to
the end of the 14 -day assignment, except in emergency circumstances. Crew swaps will
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be coordinated through the incident agency and the interagency dispatch system. Any
department replacement earlier than requested by the incident agency will be at the
department's expense and not reimbursed, except for circumstances requiring
emergency demobilization.
The incident may request to keep resources longer than 14 days. Assignment Extension
procedures as defined in the National Mob Guide and IIBMH will be followed. Crew
rotations may be requested by incidents and will be coordinated, processed and paid for
through the incident agency dispatch process. The cost of crew rotation /swaps at the
request of the incident will be reimbursed to the cooperator.
Personnel are entitled to two (2) days off following return to their home unit from a 14-
day assignment (exclusive of travel), according to current IIBMH guidelines (Chapter 10,
page 10 -21):
"Day 1" occurs on "the first full operational period at the first incident or
reporting location..."
The department may be reimbursed for expense of paid days off for full -time personnel
provided day(s) off are regular work days and occur on the day(s) immediately following
return travel.
If days off are provided during the assignment and occur on the employee's regular
work days, department expense for those base hours will be reimbursed. When the
firefighter is provided days off during the incident and extends for another 14 days (i.e.,
14 days work, 2 days off, 14 days work, exclusive of travel), and when the entire
assignment covers 30 days, only then will the employee be entitled to an additional two
(2) days off upon return to the home unit.
If days off (either at the incident or after return) occur on an employee's regular day off,
no salary expense will be reimbursed. Supplemental resources and volunteers will be
compensated for 8 hours on days off when given at the incident, but are not entitled to
paid days off after return from an incident.
Equipment (engines and tenders) is not entitled to the daily guarantee on days off when
given at the incident.
F. Travel Expense
Travel expenses will be reimbursed to the cooperator for eligible expenses paid to their
employees. Individual Travel Breakdown form (Attachment 7) is to be completed for
each traveler, identifying overnight locations and applicable per diem rate(s).
Per diem will be reimbursed only for meals provided during travel to and from an
incident. Meal receipts are not needed for per diem reimbursement. Standard
Continental US (CONUS) per diem rates, based on overnight location, will be the
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maximum reimbursed. Current per diem rates can be found at
http: / /www.osa.gov /portal/content/l 04877.
Reimbursement for meals or lodging should not be claimed when assigned to an
incident base where food and sleeping areas are provided. When all meals and lodging
is provided by the incident, firefighters are entitled to the current Incidental rate
reimbursement for each day on the incident. See GSA website above for current rate.
Provide an explanation or IMT documentation when asked to provide own meals and /or
lodging during the incident. Deductions may be made if invoice documentation does not
support return travel time claimed.
Itemized receipts are required for lodging and other miscellaneous expenses. Credit
card receipts alone are not acceptable documentation for reimbursement. Personal
items such as ice, pop, coffee, snacks, postcards, film, etc., purchased are not
reimbursable without a resource order specific to those purchases. Those
miscellaneous expenses are included in the Incidental reimbursement. When cost of
overnight lodging is claimed, additional add -on room expenses (movies, personal phone
calls, laundry, etc.) are not reimbursable.
Airline bag charges will be reimbursed with appropriate receipts. Typically, overweight
and oversized baggage fees for commercial flights will not be reimbursed by DFPC,
unless the traveler has specific resource order authorization for these additional
charges. (See National Interagency Mobilization Guide, Chapter 10 for current weight
allowances and exceptions.) In addition, airline seat upgrade fees are not a
reimbursable expense.
Use of an employee's privately owned vehicle (POV) for travel to an incident should be
authorized by the ordering dispatch center at the time of dispatch, and noted on the
resource order. Personal vehicles are reimbursed the current mileage rate (see GSA
website above) as a travel expense. An Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket (OF -297),
signed by the incident supervisor, should be completed with odometer readings to
document POV use on the incident, but completion of an OF -286 Equip Use Invoice is
not required. Include documentation of start and stop locations for mileage
reimbursement. Privately owned vehicles should not be signed up on a CRRF or
Incident -Only EERA.
Fueling of POVs from a fuel tender at an incident should be posted to the OF -288 as a
deduction. The mileage reimbursement provides compensation for fuel.
Use of a POV on an operational assignment is at the discretion of the owner, if
requested for other than traveling to and from the incident. The incident should be able
to provide suitable transportation for line assignments or transportation needed during
the assignment. When an individual is compensated for POV mileage, any damage that
occurs during that assignment will be the responsibility of the owner. It is recommended
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that employees consult their insurance company to confirm appropriate coverage for
business use of personal vehicles, even for travel to and from an incident.
Expense for a rental vehicle will only be reimbursed when authorized on the original
resource order, or through a support resource order issued by the incident. Fuel
purchased for rental vehicles will be reimbursed with receipt copies. Use of a personal
credit card or not is at the discretion of the firefighter, but when using a personal card for
vehicle rental, accept all insurance coverages provided by the rental agency as these
charges are reimbursable. Typically, only vehicles acquired by a buying team for use
through the Ground Support Unit on an incident are covered for off -road use and the
normal insurance coverage offered may not cover damage when used off -road.
Minimize the cost of airport parking whenever possible. Use long term parking instead
of higher cost, closer parking. POV mileage reimbursement for round trip both to and
from airports is acceptable in place of airport parking. Document both odometer
readings and mileage on shift tickets for POV usage.
G. Equipment
When traveling to or from the incident, the Minimum Daily Guarantee for equipment
does not apply on the first or last days. Payment is for the actual hours of travel and
work only.
Engines and tenders being transported to an incident will be reimbursed at the work rate
for the hours being hauled in travel status, not to exceed the Minimum Daily Guarantee.
Engines and tenders driven to an incident are compensated at the established work rate
for all hours of driving.
No additional use charges will be reimbursed for tools and equipment listed on engine
inventory listing.
Specialized items may be reimbursed separately if ordered and tracked by the incident.
No travel days will be reimbursed for these items (e.g., ATVs, pumps, chainsaws, etc.)
Normally, cooperators will not be reimbursed for equipment staffing exceeding Rocky
Mountain Area standards, unless requested and approved by the incident on the
resource order.
Equipment assigned to a Colorado State EFF fire but not listed on an approved CRRF
will be reimbursed at the current standard state cooperator rates. A DFPC
representative will assist incident personnel to complete a CRRF for that incident.
Original Emergency Equipment Use Invoice (OF -286) and pink copies of Equipment
Shift Tickets (OF -297) should accompany all requests for reimbursement. All
documents should be signed by both the cooperator and incident personnel. If the
incident does not prepare an Emergency Equipment Use Invoice, the pink copies of all
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Shift Tickets are required for reimbursement. The Equipment Use Summary should be
attached to incident documentation for equipment use.
Cooperator equipment Shift Tickets do not need to show meal breaks while on -shift at
an incident. The CTR for personnel assigned to that piece of equipment should show
breaks as taken or provide documentation for compensable meal breaks as required by
the IIBMH.
If equipment is not available on an incident due to breakdown or mechanical difficulty,
the daily guarantee will apply on the day of breakdown. Equipment will be paid for
actual hours on -shift or the daily guarantee, whichever is greater. No reimbursement will
be made for any additional days while out of service. Crew personnel are entitled to the
daily guarantee on days when equipment is out of service.
If return travel time is estimated at the incident prior to demobilization, a Shift Ticket with
actual travel time should be included with reimbursement request.
Department vehicles will be reimbursed at the appropriate standard state cooperator
daily rate. Actual fuel expense is eligible for reimbursement with copies of receipts.
Mileage will not be reimbursed for vehicle use and are not entitled to mileage
reimbursement for travel to and from incidents.
Up to four (4) hours of actual time will be allowed for crew members to rehab equipment
after return from an assignment. No additional equipment time will be reimbursed.
G.1. Lowboy Transportation
Complete Attachment 9 Equipment Transport Summary for reimbursement of
transport expense or mileage reimbursement.
For incident destinations beyond 300 miles from the cooperator's home unit,
transportation by lowboy is preferred for Type 1, 2, 3, and 4 engines. Other engines
and tenders may be transported on a case -by -case basis. Contact DFPC Incident
Business Specialist for further information.
Department may request lowboy transportation from dispatch center as needed
when accepting engine or tender assignments. If lowboy transportation is not
available through ROSS, the department may request authorization on the resource
order and make the arrangements for transport. Transport should be released when
equipment has been delivered to the incident. Return transportation may be
arranged by the incident when equipment is released. Copy of a paid receipt for
lowboy transport to the incident must be included with reimbursement request.
If lowboy resources are not available for transport of engines and tenders to the
incident, an additional special rate of $1.00 1mile will be allowed for driving
distances over 300 miles to incident and return to home unit. In addition to hours
driven, the odometer readings (to nearest whole mile) should be recorded on STs to
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document total miles driven. Mileage reimbursement does not apply when traveling
on or between incidents during the same mobilization. If mileage information is not
recorded to the incident, a printout of map mileage documentation may be provided
for reimbursement documentation.
Normally, the cost of a chase vehicle will not be charged to an incident, unless
authorized by the dispatch center and incident agency on the resource order.
G.2. Inspections
If equipment is inspected prior to leaving for an incident and does not pass
inspection, the equipment should not be sent to the incident. Local interagency
dispatch center will be notified of failure to pass inspection.
Equipment that does not pass a pre -use inspection performed by the benefiting
agency after arriving at an incident may be rejected and the cooperator may not be
compensated. At the option of the incident agency, the cooperator may be given a
specified time to complete needed repairs, at cooperator's own expense. If the
equipment cannot be repaired to pre -use inspection standards, the equipment and
associated personnel will be released and the cooperator may not be compensated
for any time (personnel or equipment) or expense incurred.
G.3. FEPP Engine Use
When a cooperator takes a state - assigned FEPP (yellow) engine to a reimbursable
incident, DFPC will reimburse the cooperator $50 per day for department owned tools
on the engine when included on the invoice. Original pink Shift Tickets and original
Equipment Use Invoices for these engines must be provided to the DFPC for
appropriate billing to the incident.
GA State -owned Engine Use
When the cooperator staffs a state -owned (white) engine, reimbursement will be for
the department personnel that operate the engine. There is no $50 per day
allowance for these state engines. Original pink Shift Tickets and original Equipment
Use Invoices for these engines must be provided to the DFPC for appropriate billing
to the incident.
H. Fuel Expense
Fuel costs incurred during the incident assignment will be reimbursed based on copies
of fuel receipts. Fuel Summary form (Attachment 10) should be completed to record
expense and submitted with copies of receipts for reimbursement.
If receipts are lost or illegible, a copy of a credit card statement showing dated
transaction(s) will be acceptable documentation for reimbursement, with explanation
why no receipt is available.
2013 Colorado Cooperator Reimbursement Guidelines 12
I. Requests for Lost or Damaged Equipment
All circumstances of lost or damaged department -owned equipment must be properly
reported and documented at the incident. An estimate of damage replacement or repair
maybe made at the incident, but this estimate or reimbursement allowance does not
guarantee approval of reimbursement and will not be used as sole documentation for
resolution. If finance positions are not staffed at the incident, the reimbursement
request documentation should be provided to the Incident Commander or local agency
FMO or IBA.
Use a separate Cooperator Incident Assignment Invoice form (Attachment 3) and the
Miscellaneous Expense Summary (Attachment 11) to request reimbursement for loss of
or damage to department equipment. Incident report and authorization documentation,
copy of resource order and copy of paid invoice for actual expense must accompany all
requests for reimbursement of replacement or repair expense. Final reimbursement
payment determination will be made by DFPC staff.
Replacement of tires and windshields will generally not be reimbursed by the incident.
Requests for damage that appear to be outside of "normal wear and tear" should be
properly documented at the incident. Air filters, oil changes, fuses, bulbs, etc. are
considered to be normal wear and tear and are not typically reimbursable expense.
Some lost or damaged cooperator equipment may be replaced by the incident through
the Supply Unit. If the item(s) cannot be replaced at the incident, the Supply Unit may
issue an Incident Replacement Requisition or resource order for replacement after
return to home unit. A copy of this documentation, along with actual paid invoice copies
for items replaced, must be included with all reimbursement requests. Replacement of
non - standard cache items may not be authorized for charging to incident. If not
documented and authorized by incident agency, DFPC may not reimburse department
expense.
Repair of damage to engines, tenders or other agency vehicles may be reimbursed
without an incident assigned resource order number. It is required that the damage be
reported and documented at the incident with a copy of the report detailing
circumstances attached to the request for reimbursement of actual repair cost. No
reimbursement will be allowed without copy of incident reporting documentation.
Any items covered by department insurance should be deducted from request for
reimbursement against the incident. Reimbursement request should be for expense not
covered by insurance.
J. Miscellaneous Expense
Additional miscellaneous expenses associated with an incident assignment may be
reimbursed when properly documented. The expenditure must be directly related to the
incident and expense approved by the incident via resource order. A copy of the paid
invoice and corresponding resource order must accompany reimbursement request for
2013 Colorado Cooperator Reimbursement Guidelines 13
each expense.
Actual department administrative expense for invoice documentation preparation may
be added to cooperator billing invoices. Local unit dispatching time is not an eligible
reimbursable expense. Charges for personnel costs should be identified by number of
hours and hourly rate and shown on the Miscellaneous Summary form (Attachment 11).
Cell phone reimbursement will be the exception and use must be authorized either on
the resource order at time of dispatch, or with an S- number resource order assigned
from the incident. Without appropriate authorization, the cooperator will not be
reimbursed. Only additional expense (airtime and toll charges) for cell phone calls
directly related to the incident during the period of assignment will be reimbursed. Calls
made to the home unit for purposes of department business are not reimbursable. A
prorated percentage of the monthly service plan is not eligible for reimbursement. A
copy of the cell phone detail billing and resource order must be included with the
reimbursement request.
Position - specific kits and personal equipment will not be reimbursed at a daily rate but
may be covered by reimbursement for loss, replacement of supplies used, repair or
one -time cleaning /rehab charge. Authorized use on the incident, and any additional
expense reimbursement, must be documented on the resource order. Firefighters take
personal equipment on incident assignment at their own risk.
K. Reimbursement Documentation and Process
Documentation for prompt reimbursement to the department includes a signed
Cooperator Incident Assignment Invoice for each incident (Attachment 3), all original
incident payment documents and any additional supporting receipts and documentation
for expense being claimed. Supplying the proper documentation will facilitate prompt
payment of claimed expenses to the cooperator. Invoices for all assignments during a
single mobilization should be submitted together to DFPC.
Deductions should be shown for mutual aid time when applicable and no
reimbursement requested.
If additional expense is not included with the initial invoice and needs to be reimbursed,
please include only that additional expense on a new invoice with a note that new
invoice includes expense not previously submitted. Do not submit a new invoice with
the revised total expense.
Reimbursement requests with complete supporting documentation should be submitted
to the DFPC Fort Collins office within 30 days after return from an incident. Send all
documentation to: Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Bldg 1049, 5060 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523 -5060.
2013 Colorado Cooperator Reimbursement Guidelines 14
Confirmation of invoice receipt will be sent to department, if email address is provided
on checklist (Attachment 12). Payment requests are reviewed by DFPC staff and
processed on a "first come, first served" basis. Copies of final payment adjustments will
be scanned and emailed to cooperators. Payment requests are submitted to the State
of Colorado for processing. Cooperators may make electronic transfer arrangements by
contacting DFPC Fort Collins office (970- 491 - 8538).
Questions regarding payment status can be sent to firebill cdfpc.org or call the DFPC
staff: Penny Lee (970- 491 -8538) or Erin Claussen (970- 491 - 7911).
Other questions or comments may be directed to Janell Ray, Incident Business
Specialist, at 970 - 491 -1063 or janell.ray(cbstate.co.us.
L. 2013 Attachments (all documents can be found at www.dfs. state. Co. us)
1. Supplemental ResourceNolunteer Position Pay Rate Matrix
2. Annual Personnel Resource List
3. Cooperator Incident Assignment Invoice
4. Personnel Expense Summary
5. Individual Salary Breakdown
6. Travel Expense Summary
7. Individual Travel Breakdown
8. Equipment Use Summary
9. Equipment Transport Summary
10. Fuel Summary
11. Miscellaneous Expense
12. Reimbursement Documentation Checklist
13. Standard Cooperator Equipment Rates
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Cooperator Incident Assignment Invoice - 2013
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
From Cooperator /Department Date
Incident Name:
Incident Number:
Incident Financial Code:
Resource Request # & Name /Unit ID:
Incident Assignment Dates:
Total Personnel Summary:
$
Total Travel Summary:
$
Total Equipment Summary:
$
Total Transport/Mileage:
$
Total Fuel:
$
Total Repair /Replacement:
$
Total Miscellaneous:
$
Total Reimbursement Request:
$ 0.00
Send payment to:
I certify that this request and the documentation included for reimbursement
are correct and accurate.
Signature: Chief or Authorized Representative Date
For Office Use Only
Vendor ID # - Document # PV- RAA -WF
Funding: - RAA - - -2820-50-
DFPC Attachment 3 - 2013
DFPC Log #
of
Mutual aid applies?
Yes No
Personnel Expense Summary - 2013
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Date
Cooperator /Department
Incident Name & Number
Use when invoice includes multiple Individual Salary Breakdown forms.
Name Expense
Total Personnel Expense
DFPC Attachment 4 - 2013
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Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Date
Cooperator /Department
Incident Name & Number
Use when invoice includes multiple Individual Travel Breakdown forms.
Name Expense
Total Travel Expense
DFPC Attachment 6 - 2013
Individual Travel Breakdown - 2013
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
From Cooperator /Department
Incident Name
Traveler's Name
"PER DIEM WEB SITE: www.gsa.gov (include copy of GSA rate documentation used)
Per diem rate at overnight location. Claim only meals purchased.
Note here different schedule of travel reimbursement rates used by department:
Travel . _ .
From: To:
Lodging ULUM To tail
Lodging
Total Per Diem &
Personal vehicle (POV) used on this incident:
include pink Shift Ticket copies)
Date:
Driven from where to where:
# miles
Rate
Total
From/To:
Shuttle /taxi
0.00
,Baggage fees
Dudn-q assignment:
0.00
0.00
From/To:
0.00
0.00
Total POV Mileage Claimed: 0 $0.00
TRAVEL EXPENSE SUMMARY
Per Diem $ 0.00
Lodging $ 0.00
POV Mileage $ 0.00
Other Travel Expense $ 0.00
TOTAL TRAVEL REQUEST $ 0.00
DFPC Attachment 7 - 2013
Other Travel Expenses:
(receipts must be included)
Total
Rental vehicle
Rental vehicle fuel
Parkin
Tolls
Shuttle /taxi
,Baggage fees
(Comments:
$0.00
Equipment Use Summary - 2013
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Cooperator /Department
Incident Name
Attach signed original Emergency Equipment Use Invoice (OF -286) and all pink copies of
Emergency Equipment Shift Tickets (OF -297) from incident.
Dates Incident Name OF -286 Total
Reassigned from:
Reassigned to:
Total Equipment Use Request:
DFPC Attachment 8 - 2013
Equipment Transport Summary - 2013
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Cooperator /Department
Incident Name
REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FOR TRANSPORT, MILEAGE, OTHER CHARGES
When state - assigned FEPP equipment is used, $50 /day
department reimbursement may be
B. Engine /Tender transported to incident: yes or no (max =daily guarantee)
Date(s) on transport (hrs on STs):
Transport/lowboy expense (must include paid invoice copy):
C. Engine /Tender driven to incident over 300 miles from home: yes
To incident -- from /to locations:
Total miles to incident:
Subtract the first 300 miles: -300
Mileage Reimbursement @ $1 /mile:
From incident -- from /to locations:
Total miles home from incident:
Subtract the first 300 miles: -300
Mileage reimbursement @ $1 /mile:
Total Transport Charges: IA
DFPC Attachment 9 - 2013
Fuel Summary - 2013
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Cooperator /Department
Incident Name
Attach copies of fuel receipts; use additional pages as needed.
No reimbursement without receipt copy.
Fuel
Date Location Amount
Fuel reimbursement total: $0.00
DFPC Attachment 10
-2013
Miscellaneous Expense - 2013
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
From Cooperator /Department Date
Incident Name
1. Administrative Processing Expense $�
Identify number of hours and hourly payrate for time spent in
incident invoice preparation.
x
# hrs payrate
MOM-
2. Request for Lost or Damaged Tools and Equipment $C��
Submit separate Cooperator Incident Assignment Invoice for reimbursement.
Attach documentation from incident and copies of paid invoices for
reimbursement of actual expense. Include resource order from assignment.
3. Cell Phone Reimbursement $�
Attach copy of cell phone billing(s) showing call detail.
Only extra toll and long distance charges may be reimbursed.
Pro -rated monthly expense is not eligible for reimbursement.
4. Supplemental Resource Overhead $C_]
10% overhead allowable for department supplemental resource personnel.
Name:
$ x hours = $ x 10% _
base hrly rate base /regular hours base salary
TOTAL MISC EXPENSE
DFPC Attachment 11
-2013
DFPC Reimbursement Documentation Checklist (2013 Fire Season)
Please include one checklist with all documentation from each mobilization., Attach a separate Invoice for each
incident assignment during the mobilization. DFPC personnel will acknowledge receipt of reimbursement requests if
email address is provided below.
Cooperator Name:
Incident Name(s):
Date:
************************************************************************ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * **
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED WITH REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT INVOICE:
❑ Signed Cooperator Incident Assignment Invoice for each incident.
o Indicate whether Mutual Aid applies to this resource for this incident or not.
• Resource Order copy for initial mobilization. If no resource order is provided, explain why.
• Incident Personnel Summary, if more than one person is included on invoice.
• Original Emergency Firefighter Time Report (OF -288) from each incident. Original Crew
Time Reports (SF -261) are NOT required unless an OF -288 is not issued by the incident.
o Include explanation if original incident documents are not included.
❑ Individual Salary Breakdown form for each individual. If expense for more than one
Individual, include Incident Personnel Summary form.
• Identify base and overtime hours for each day.
• Include hourly rates and benefits.
❑ Travel Expense Summary form, if more than one person is included on invoice.
❑ Individual Travel Expense form for each individual. If expense for more than one
Individual, include Travel Expense Summary form.
o Copy of lodging receipt(s).
o Copy of rental vehicle receipt - MUST have resource order authorization.
o Pink Shift Ticket for POV mileage documentation, if appropriate.
❑ Equipment Summary form for each piece of equipment. Include transport documentation
when engine or tender is hauled via lowboy transport or driven to incident beyond 300
miles from home unit.
❑ Original Emergency Equipment Use Invoice(s) (OF -286) and pink copies of Emergency
Equipment Shift Tickets (OF -297) from each incident.
• Fuel Summary form with copies of itemized fuel receipts.
• Miscellaneous Expense Summary for administrative processing time. See current
reimbursement guidelines for other eligible expenses.
❑ A separate Incident Invoice request for reimbursement for repair or replacement of
tools or equipment requires additional documentation:
• Copies of Vehicle /Heavy Equipment Safety Inspection Checklist(s) (OF -296)
(both pre- and post -use) when completed by incident.
• Copy of incident report documenting circumstances of loss or damage.
• Copy of paid receipts) showing actual cost of item(s) purchased or repaired.
• Current CRRF copy.
• Comments and additional expense documentation included:
In case of questions, please contact:
Send invoices to:
Colo Div of Fire
Prevention & Control
Department Contact Name Phone
Bldg 1049
5060 Campus Delivery
Ft Collins, CO 80523 -5060
Email Fax #
DFPC Attachment 12 - 2013
COLORADO DIVISION OF FIRE PREVENTION CONTROL
Standard Cooperator Equipment Rates
2011 -2014 CRRF Rates (Effective as of 7/20/11)
EQUIPMENT
TYPE
RATE
METHOD OF HIRE
DAILY
GUARANTEE
ATV
1 rider
$30
DAILY
`-
2 rider
$40
DAILY
AMBULANCE
ALS & Transport
$55
HOURLY
$440
CHAINSAW
$20
DAILY
CHIPPER
(TRAILER MOUNTED)
6 -12" Capacity
$25
HOURLY
$200
> 12" Capacity
$55
HOURLY
$440
DOZER
Type 1
$135
HOURLY
$1,080
Type 2
$85
HOURLY
$680
Type 3
$60
HOURLY
$480
ENGINE
Type 1
$120
HOURLY
$960
Type
$110
HOURLY
$880
Type 3
$98
HOURLY
$784
Type 4
$98
HOURLY
$784
Type 4 FEPP
$71
HOURLY
$568
Type 5
$65
HOURLY
$520
Type 6
$65
HOURLY
$520
Type 6 FEPP
$38
HOURLY
$304
Type 7
$60
HOURLY
$480
PUMP
< 75 psi
$116
DAILY
> 75 psi
$137
DAILY
TANK (PORTATANK)
Up to 3000 gal
$75
DAILY
3001 gal +
$100
DAILY
TENDER (TACTICAL)
Type TI
$110
HOURLY
$880
Type 72
$95
HOURLY
$760
TENDER (SUPPORT)
Type S1
$55
HOURLY
$440
Type S2
$48
HOURLY
$384
Type S3
$43
HOURLY
$344
Type S4
$38
HOURLY
$304
TRANSPORT (LOWBOY)
Tractor with Trailer
$90
HOURLY
$720
VEHICLE, MOBILE
COMMANDACP
$350
DAILY
VEHICLE, SEDAN
Non -SUV
$35
DAILY
VEHICLE, UTILITY (4 X 4)
Light SUV
$40
DAILY
Full Size SUV
$60
DAILY
VEHICLE, PICKUP
(4X2 & 4X4)
Compact
$45
DAILY
1/2 TON
$50
DAILY
3 /4/TON
$55
DAILY
1 TON
$70
DAILY
VEHICLE, STAKESIDE
TRUCKS
3/4 TON
$60
DAILY
1 TON
$75
DAILY
DFPC Attachment 13 - 2013
Exhibit I
Cooperative Resource Rate Forms (CRRF's)
Valid from 2012 - 2014
COLORADO COOPERATOR RESOURCE RATE FORM (CRRF) 2012 -2014
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC), Department of Public Safety
Page I o[7—
1. ORDERING OFFICE
2a. AOP COUNTY 2b. DISPATCH CENTER
Ordering of Colorado Cooperator resources is
Eagle Grand Junction
outlined in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the
county shown in Block 2.
3. EFFECTIVE DATES
Agency References:
Beginning: Ending:
NPS Agmt #F1249110016
July 1, 2012 April 30, 2014
BLM Agmt #BLM -MOU- CO -538
USFS Agmt #11 -FI- 11020000 -017
Original
BIA Agmt #A11PG00030
X Revised as of: July 1, 2012
F&WS Agmt #none
4. COOPERATOR
5. DFPC CONTACTS
Unit Identifier: CO- GREX
Colo River Region FMO DFPC Business staff
Dave Toelle/Steve Ellis 970- 491 -8538
Name: Greater Eagle Fire Protection District
970 - 596 -06885 www.dfs.state.co.us
Address: PO Box 961
City: Eagle
6. PAYMENT OFFICE
State: CO
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Zip Code: 81631
Building 1049
Email: smoore @gefpd.ore
5060 Campus Delivery
Email: twagenlander @gefpd.org
Fort Collins, CO 80523 -5060
Phone: 970 - 328 - 7244,970- 688 -1014
Fax: 970- 328 -7280
7. COOPERATOR'S WORKERS COMPENSATION CONTACT ( Name, Phone, and Fax)
Brian Garvin, 720 - 308 -5281, fax 970 - 328 -7280
8. SPECIAL PROVISIONS (Note Conditions of Use on Page 2)
A lowboy is required for type 1,2,3,4 engines and tenders when requested out of the State of Colorado.
9. BILLING INFORMATION
Originals of all payment documents should be given to the cooperator at time of release from incident. Incident agency
should keep the ale copies only. Cooperators must submit original payment documents to DFPC Fort Collins office for
reimbursement. DFPC will bill the appropriate incident jurisdictional agency.
I understand this document is not an agreement or contract. As a Cooperator, this identifies costs associated with the listed resources.
Availability of these resources is not guaranteed. If available when requested, these resources will be supplied under the above conditions at the
indicated cost subject to the conditions on page 2. I certify that the wildland fire equipment listed here is either Cooperator- owned, or
placed under agreement with DFPC. All Cooperator personnel have cooperator - provided workers compensation coverage.
As a Cooperator, I certify by signing this document that neither the Cooperator nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed
for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency. I also
agree to immediately provide an update to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control in the event this status changes.
/s /Jon R. Asper Jon R. Asper 7/1/2012
Cooperator signature Name and Title Date
F Janell Ray, Incident Business Specialist 7/1/2012
D Signature J Name and Title Date
Colorado Cooperator Resource Rate Form (July 1, 2012 April 30, 2014) Page 2 of -1
This Cooperator Resource Rate Form (CRRF) is not a stand alone document. As an attachment to the County Annual Operating
Plan (AOP), this form documents Colorado Cooperator costs and provisions when resources are requested by another agency.
This CRRF also documents the relationship through agreements with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control in the Colorado
Department of Public Safety to the current Colorado Interagency Cooperative Fire Management Agreement. Refer to the Rocky
Mountain geographic area supplement to IIBMH Chapter 50 for additional information on Colorado cooperators.
Reimbursement/Conditions
1. Cooperator agrees to a commitment up to 14 days, excluding travel. Any rotation of personnel or equipment without
prior approval from the incident will be at the Cooperator's expense.
2. Cooperators have the same status and responsibilities as state or federal agencies, including incident replacement of
tools and supplies.
3. Crew swaps at the request of the incident will be coordinated with the appropriate incident management team and
interagency dispatch center and all expenses for crew rotations will be charged to the incident.
4. Annual cooperator reimbursement guidelines and forms are available on the DFPC website: www.dfs.state.co.us .
Equipment
1. Equipment work rates do not include operator(s) or operating supplies (fuel and oil). Operating supplies will be
provided by the incident.
2. Equipment use should be documented on an Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket (OF -297) and recorded on an
Emergency Equipment Use Invoice (OF -286).
3. Minimum Daily Guarantee (Block 13) does not apply on first and last days of an incident. Payment will be for actual
work and/or travel hours only.
4. Equipment and staffing should meet the current Rocky Mountain Area (RMA) standards found in the RMA
Mobilization Guide (Chapter 70). Staffing standards of an engine or tender on a local incident are negotiable with
benefiting agency.
5. Equipment that does not pass a pre -use inspection performed by the benefiting agency after arriving at an incident may
be rejected and the Cooperator may not be compensated for any time or expense incurred.
6. Cooperator will not be reimbursed if equipment leaves incident without being officially released and cooperator shall
bear all costs of returning equipment and operator(s) to the point of hire.
7. Equipment being driven to and from incidents will be paid at the established work rate.
8. Whenever engines or tenders are transported to an incident, the Cooperator will be reimbursed for actual hours that
equipment is transported, not to exceed Minimum Daily Guarantee.
9. If transportation is not provided for engines and tenders to incidents more than 300 miles from home unit location, a
special mileage rate may be requested by the department for miles driven beyond 300 miles. Shift Ticket documentation
should include both hours and odometer readings for travel days.
10. Equipment will not be compensated for time when broken down or for scheduled days off at the incident.
11. Original Equipment Use Invoice and pink Shift Tickets should be given to the operator at time of release.
Personnel
1. Personnel time for Single Resources and Equipment Operators should be documented on a Crew Time Report (SF -261)
and recorded on an Emergency Firefighter Time Report (OF -288) at the incident.
2. Cooperator is responsible for workers' compensation coverage for all assigned personnel. See workers compensation
contact in Block 7 of page 1. APMC treatment expense for cooperator personnel should be charged to the incident.
3. Personnel will provide a copy of their current incident qualifications card on all interagency incidents. Cooperators
responding out of their local jurisdictional area must meet NWCG qualifications for assigned positions.
4. Personnel will be given daily guarantee for days off provided at the incident or when equipment is broken down.
5. Return travel time should be left open and original Emergency Firefighter Time Report(s) given to personnel at time of
release.
Damage & Loss
1. Requests for damage to or loss of cooperator tools or equipment which occur at the incident should be documented in
writing at the incident prior to demobilization.
2. Reimbursement requests will be reviewed by DFPC personnel, and approved or denied depending upon the
circumstances, supporting documentation, and IIBMH guidelines. See IIBMH Chapter 50 Colorado supplement for
additional information.
3. Employee claims for personal property lost or damaged on the incident will be considered for reimbursement on a case
by case basis.
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Equipment work rates do not include personnel or operating supplies (fuel and oil).
Personnel time will be documented and billed at actual cost for incident assignments.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Equipment Description
Kind
Type
Work Rate (dry)*
Minimum
(include equipment identifier, make,
Daily
model, year, VIN, license number)
Guarantee $
a. Rate $ b. Unit
All cooperator personnel will be
Current
compensated at established rates as
cooperator
documented with CSFS.
rates
a)#914, '04 F450 4wd,
Brush
6X
$65 .-
Per/hr
$520,
License #19914YM
VIN 1 FDX.X47544EI3 12880
b)#92 1, '66 GMC 6X6
Engine
4
$71,,
Per/hr
$568
VIN NKO75K 0644 -10058
GSU* -2864W FP?
c'-Ss � Ct
c)#922,'68 GMC 6X6
Engine
4
$7I
Per/hr
$568
SIN #022520076
Cont. #04502669
1 C' TIP
d)
e)
f)
9)
-wont rates are based on ail operating suppli (fuel & oil) being furnished by the benefiting agency (dry).
Cooperator Initials: TApproved by POLA6vEh
CSFS Signature Print Name and Title Da
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Cooperator Name: Greater Eagle Fire Prot, Dist.
Unit Identifier: CO -GREX ,
Equipment work rates do not include personnel or operating supplies (fuel and oil).
Personnel time Will be documented and billed at actual cost for incident assignments.
9.
Equipment Description
10.
Kind
l 1.
Type
12.
Work Rate (dry)*
13.
Minimum
(include equipment identifier, make,
Daily
model, year, VIN, license number)
Guarantee $
a. Rate $ b. Unit
All cooperator personnel will be
Current
compensated at established rates as
cooperator
documented with CSFS.
rates
a)#924 Engine '98 Pierce Saber,
Engine
Type 1
$120-
Per hr.
$960
License # 1994YK 1000gpm, 500 gal.
tank 26 gal Class A foam, 26 gal Class
B foam, structure equip. GEFPD owned
b)#9 ine'l o aur,
angirte—
s
L 724VEI,
VIN 1 4687, 500 gal.,
1000 pm,0 gal Class A oam
C)
d)
e)
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10
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Cooperator Name: .Greater Eagle Fire Prot. Dist.
Unit Identifier: CO -GREX /
Equipment work rates do not include personnel or operating supplies (fuel and oil).
Personnel time will be documented and billed at actual cost for incident assignments.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Equipment Description
Kind
Type
Work Rate (dry)*
Minimum
(include equipment identifier, make,
Daily
model, year, VIN, license number)
Guarantee $
a. Rate $ b. Unit
All cooperator personnel will be
Current
compensated at established rates as
cooperator
documented with CSFS.
rates
a)#915 Engine '96 Pierce Saber,
Engine
Type 1
$171
Per hr.
$-H1 7e
License #199YM, 1500gpm, 1000gal
tank, 15 gal Class A foam, 15 gal Class
B foam, Structure equip., including
Chainsaw, Circular saw, and Generator.
GEFPD owned
b)#f923 Tender '10, License #816REM,
Tender
Type 1
$142
Per hr.
$1136
VIN iHTWYSJTOBJ324685,
Tactical
2500ga1, 30 gal Class A, 1000gpm
C)
d)
e)
0
g)
*Work rates are based on All operating supplies (fuel & oil) being furnished by the benefiting agency (dry).
Cooperator Initials: Ap oved by.
CSFS Signature Tint Name and Title R� t c1 Date C
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Cooperator Name: Greater Eagle Fire Prot. Dist.'`
Unit Identifier: CO -GREXr
Equipment work rates do not include personnel or operating supplies (fuel and oil).
Personnel time will be documented and billed at actual cost for incident assignments.
9•
10.
11.
12.
13.
Equipment Description
Kind
Type
Work Rate (dry)*
Minimum
(include equipment identifier, make,
Daily
model, year, VIN, license number)
Guarantee $
a. Rate $ b. Unit
All cooperator personnel will be
Current
compensated at established rates as
cooperator
documented with CSFS.
rates
a)#913, '10 7400 SFA 4x4 International,
Engine
3
$98
Per Hour
$784
License # 724VEI
VIN# 1HTWEAZRXBJ324687
b)
C)
d)
e)
g)
Work rates are based on all operating supplie ( el & o' eing furnis ed by the benefiting agency (dry . f
Cooperator Initials: _SM_ Approved
by
CSFS Signature Print Name and Title /' � Date
Mal
CRRF RESOURCE LISTING ay 1, 2011-April 30, 2014 Page , t
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Cooperator Name: Greater Eagle Fire Department
Unit Identifier: CO -GREX
Equipment work rates do not include personnel or operating supplies (fuel and oil).
Personnel time will be documented and billed at actual cost for incident assignments.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Equipment Description
Kind
Type
Work Rate (_dry)*
Minimum
(include equipment identifier, make,
Daily
model, year, VIN, license number)
Guarantee $
a. Rate $ b. Unit
All cooperator personnel will be
Current
compensated at established rates as
cooperator
documented with CSFS.
rates
a) #926, '08 F -150 4wd XL,
Pickup
'/2 Ton
S94-
Per Day
$94
License #587RWL,
15 0
,
VIN # 1FTPW14V28KC93747
b) #929, '06 Ford F -150 4wd XL,
Pickup
'/3 Ton
S'T50
Per Day
$92
License #853CNB,
VIN #1FTPW14V66FB34994
c) #928, '06 Ford F -350 4wd XL,
Pickup
1 Ton
49.1-
Per Day
$91
License #452NBY,
0
VIN #1FTWW31Y76EC67856
d)
e)
0
g)
*Work rates are based on all operating supplies (fuel & oil) being furnished by the benefiting agency (dry).
Cooperator Initials: Approved by: tip Z b� L�ttYY} 7-1.(-Z--
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