2024 NR Chapter 50

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NORTHERN ROCKIES COORDINATING GROUP (NRCG)

NWCG STANDARDS FOR INTERAGENCY INCIDENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

SUPPLEMENT

CHAPTER 50 – INTERAGENCY COOPERATIVE RELATIONS

Supplement No: NR-2024-6

Effective Date: May 1, 2024

Duration: Effective until superseded or removed

Approved:

/s/ Rich Cowger

RICH COWGER

Chair

Posting Instructions: Post by document, remove entire document, and replace with this supplement. Retain

this transmittal as first page of document.

New Document

NR-2024-6

72 Pages

Superseded Document(s) by Issuance

Number and Effective Date

NR-2023-6 (4/1/23)

78 Pages

Digest: Exhibit NR10-Updates Montana Department of Natural Resources (DNRC) for the

following: 01.4-3 DNRC employee/EFF owned vehicles are not to be hired for incident use.

01.5-5 Personnel rates used to calculate Fully Operated Engine and Tender rates were re-evaluated and

updated for CY 2024.

01.5-5 Removed the Minimum Required Complement list for Engines, Water Tenders and Tactical Water

Tenders.

01.5-5-1 Personnel rates used to calculate Fully Operated ALS/BLS Ambulance, were re-evaluated and

updated for CY2024.

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01.11-5 Removed the DNRC kitchen units.

01.11-8 State-owned aircraft rates were increased per the 2023 Montana Legislative Session.

Exhibit NR11- Idaho Department of Lands

Exhibit NR12 – North Dakota Forest Service

Exhibit NR13- South Dakota Wildland Fire Division

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FORMAL AGREEMENTS 1

Agreements between Federal, State Fire Organizations and Local Governments 2

This supplement outlines incident business management procedures specific to Montana DNRC, the Idaho 3

Department of Lands (IDL), the North Dakota Forest Service (NDFS), and the South Dakota Wildland Fire 4

Suppression Division (SD WFS) that differ from the NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business 5

Management (SIIBM) handbook. These directions apply when working on fires under the protection of the 6

respective agency or when working with state employees, county employees, or city, county, or rural fire 7

departments from the respective states. 8

Exhibits: NR10 – Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation 9

NR11 – Idaho Department of Lands 10

NR12 – North Dakota Forest Service 11

NR13 – South Dakota Wildland Fire Division 12

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Table of Contents 1

FORMAL AGREEMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 3 2

Agreements between Federal, State Fire Organizations and Local Governments ....................................... 3 3

EXHIBIT NR10 ................................................................................................................................................ 6 4

01.1 MONTANA DNRC GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................. 6 5

01.2 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES .............................................................................................. 6 6

01.3 EMERGENCY FIREFIGHTERS (EFFS) AND OTHER STATE OF MONTANA EMPLOYEES .. 7 7

01.3-1 Entitlements ................................................................................................................................. 8 8

01.3-2 Meal Periods ................................................................................................................................ 9 9

01.3-3 Work/Rest, Length of Assignment, and Days Off ...................................................................... 9 10

01.3-4 Payroll ....................................................................................................................................... 10 11

01.3-5 Hiring Documents ..................................................................................................................... 10 12

01.3-6 Payment Document Requirements ............................................................................................ 10 13

01.3-7 Compensation for Injury/Illness ................................................................................................ 11 14

01.4 PRIVATE FIRE SUPPRESSION RESOURCES – Emergency Equipment Rental .......................... 12 15

01.4-1 Preferred Hiring Method ........................................................................................................... 12 16

01.4-2 During Incident Sign-up ............................................................................................................ 12 17

01.4-3 Privately Owned Vehicles ......................................................................................................... 12 18

01.5 LOCAL GOVERNMENT FIRE FORCES (LGFF) ........................................................................... 12 19

01.5-2 Within Local Government Fire Force Legal Jurisdiction ......................................................... 15 20

01.5-3 Possible Hiring Methods ........................................................................................................... 17 21

01.5-4 Local Government Fire Force (LGFF) Personnel ..................................................................... 20 22

01.5-5 Local Government Fire Force (LGFF) Equipment ................................................................... 25 23

01.5-5-1 Local Government Fire Force Ambulances and Medical Equipment ............................. 32 24

01.5-5-2 Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) ..................................................................... 36 25

01.5-6 Agency Assistance with Local Government Fire Forces .......................................................... 38 26

01.6 MONTANA NATIONAL GUARD ................................................................................................... 39 27

01.7 MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ......................................................................... 39 28

01.8 MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDT) .................................................... 40 29

01.9 MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL ................................................................................................... 40 30

01.10 MONTANA SHERIFFS AND PEACE OFFICERS ....................................................................... 40 31

01.11 STATE-OWNED AND OTHER LGFF EQUIPMENT ................................................................... 40 32

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01.11-1 Sedans, Sport Utility Vehicles, and Pickups ........................................................................... 41 1

01.11-2 Trailers and Transports ........................................................................................................... 43 2

01.11-3 All-Terrain Vehicles ................................................................................................................ 45 3

01.11-4 Agency-Owned Engines and Water Tenders .......................................................................... 45 4

01.11-5 DNRC Hand Wash Station ...................................................................................................... 45 5

01.11-6 Portable Generators ................................................................................................................. 45 6

01.11-7 Aircraft .................................................................................................................................... 46 7

01.11-8 Boats ........................................................................................................................................ 46 8

01.12 CLAIMS ........................................................................................................................................... 47 9

01.13 OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR MONTANA ............................................................... 48 10

01.13-1 NRCG Mobilization of Local Government Firefighting Resources ....................................... 48 11

01.13-2 DNRC 300 Manual - Incident Business Management ............................................................ 48 12

01.13-3 DNRC 900 Manual - Wildland Fire Suppression ................................................................... 48 13

01.13-4 DNRC IBA Operating Guidelines/DNRC IBA Job Aid ......................................................... 48 14

01.13-5 DNRC Local Government Fire Force (LGFF) Incident Rental Agreement ........................... 48 15

01.14 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................... 48 16

01.15 FEMA GUIDELINES ...................................................................................................................... 51 17

EXHIBIT NR13 .............................................................................................................................................. 72 18

SOUTH DAKOTA .......................................................................................................................................... 72 19

SOUTH DAKOTA WILDLAND FIRE ........................................................................................................ 72 20

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EXHIBIT NR10 1

01.1 MONTANA DNRC GENERAL INFORMATION 3

This information is intended to provide a general outline of DNRC and Local Government Fire Force 4

(LGFF) operating procedures. For further information contact one of the six Area Land Offices, the Forestry 5

Division, or the Fire Protection Bureau: 6

LAND OFFICES: 7

Central Land Office Helena, MT (406) 458-35008

Eastern Land Office Miles City, MT (406) 232-20349

Northeastern Land Office Lewistown, MT (406) 538-778910

Northwestern Land Office Kalispell, MT (406) 751-224011

Southern Land Office Billings, MT (406) 247-440012

Southwestern Land Office Missoula, MT (406) 542-420013

FIRE PROTECTION BUREAU: Missoula, MT (406) 542-4250 14

FORESTRY DIVISION: Missoula, MT (406) 542-430015

BILLING: 16

DNRC will use applicable LGFF equipment rates and actual personnel costs for purposes of billing other 17

agencies and private entities for fire suppression services. Rates for on and off-road vehicles will be billed 18

according to rates found in Section 01.11-1 of this supplement. 19

RATES FOR T1-7 ENGINES AND T1-3 WATER TENDERS: 20

The rates contained in this supplement for LGFF T1-T7 Engines and T1-T3 Water Tenders (Support and 21

Tactical) were updated in CY2022 using a combination of consensus and collected data inputs, combined 22

with an equation that calculates a Replacement Asset Value, determined by using estimated inflation and 23

maintenance costs. This formula is representative of the actual cost of replacing the equipment in the future. 24

These hourly rates will remain static to the year 2025 after which they will be re-evaluated and adjusted as 25

needed. 26

Personnel rates used to calculate the Fully Operated rates were also re-evaluated and updated for CY 2024. 27

01.2 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 28

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are available in the State of Montana through the regular ordering 29

process at interagency dispatch centers. The preferred method of hiring EMS personnel and 30

equipment/vehicles in Montana is: 1) Local EMS Jurisdiction (Public); 2) Sponsored Agency personnel 31

licensed in Montana; and 3) Montana Fire Service Organizations, providing EMS services. 32

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ALL EMS PROVIDERS REQUESTED TO WORK UN-ESCORTED NEAR THE FIRELINE, MUST BE 1

NWCG QUALIFIED IN A FIRELINE POSITION AND HAVE, IN THEIR POSSESSION, A CURRENT 2

INCIDENT QUALIFICATION CARD. 3

ALL EMS providers working within the State of Montana must have a current professional license, as 4

determined by the Montana Board of Medical Examiners. 5

This can be verified by either obtaining a copy of the EMS provider’s license or by going to 6

https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/medical-examiners/license-information/ and “Look Up a License”. 7

a) If ordering individual EMS personnel: Individual EMS personnel may function at the Basic Life8

Support level anywhere in the State of Montana with a current licensure of EMR, EMT, AEMT, or9

Paramedic if they are following State of Montana Protocols https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/medical-10

examiners/license-information/emergency-care-provider). If individual EMS personnel are expected11

to function at any level beyond Basic Life Support, they must have medical direction (Montana12

recognized Medical Director) that agrees to provide medical oversight (medication procurement,13

QI/QA (Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance) and retrospective operational review) while14

operating on a fire assignment. This should be confirmed in writing (the individual EMS provider15

should be able to provide) or via direct phone contact with the Medical Director providing oversight.16

b) If ordering an LGFF (ambulance): For additional direction, please see Section 01.5-5-1. All EMS17

services are required to be licensed by the State of Montana to offer services. Service licensure can be18

confirmed if needed by either calling 406-444-3895 or going to the following site at19

www.dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/emsts. However, verifying the EMS licensure status of individual20

LGFF ambulance personnel is not necessary.21

c) If you encounter an EMS individual NOT LICENSED in MONTANA: If you want to utilize this22

person as an EMS individual provider on the incident and they hold an EMS licensure in another state23

(not the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - NREMT), there is a provision for24

their EMS credentials to be recognized and utilized on this fire assignment. A form can be25

downloaded, completed, and faxed to the Montana Board of Medical Examiners. The26

“TEMPORARY EMERGENCY/DISASTER EXEMPTION” form can be downloaded at:27

https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/med/ecp/Temporary-Emergency-Disaster-Exemption-Form.pdf28

d) Proof of EMS licensure currency and medical oversight will be managed at the local level through29

the home unit agency certifier or the dispatch center IQCS/IQS account manager.30

e) EMS personnel must furnish medical supply inventory upon arrival at the incident. While at the31

incident the EMS personnel will keep a daily log of medical supplies used, for reimbursement32

purposes at the end of the incident. All items for replacement must be documented in writing by the33

Medical Unit Leader or their designee.34

f) ALS kits will be signed up on either an Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (EERA) or Incident35

Rental Agreement (IRA). The Resource Order must note the kit as a support item.36

01.3 EMERGENCY FIREFIGHTERS (EFFS) AND OTHER STATE OF MONTANA EMPLOYEES 37

DNRC has six (6) Area Land Offices with various Unit Offices, and the Fire Protection Bureau that engage 38

in statutorily mandated wildland fire suppression and all hazard incident activities. In some areas of the 39

state, DNRC hires seasonal firefighter positions annually. As needed, DNRC also hires temporary, 40

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Emergency Firefighters (EFFs) for individual emergency operations that require more personnel than are 1

already on staff. 2

A DNRC EFF is an individual hired of necessity to cope with a sudden emergency, actual or potential, which 3

threatens damage to DNRC protected property. EFFs are hired without a competitive interview process. 4

While individuals may complete all necessary hire paperwork to be available as an EFF during a wildfire 5

season, or an extension of the wildfire season, they are not employed and are therefore, not paid until they 6

are hired and work on an as-needed basis for an incident. EFF employment is sponsored for an individual 7

wildfire or other hazard incident basis. Employment terminates when the EFF’s work on the incident is 8

complete. Employment as an EFF is not guaranteed. Hiring and dispatching EFFs for incidents impacts the 9

limited resources at the DNRC offices that sponsor the EFFs, limiting how many EFFs can be sponsored at 10

any given time. Generally, EFF sponsorship is looked at as to whether it is a benefit to the DNRC or the 11

incident management organizations that the DNRC supports. Trust and responsibility are critical criteria for 12

all DNRC incident personnel in dealing with wildfire command structure, agency cooperators, local 13

governments, and the public. DNRC is not obligated to provide an Incident Qualification Card (Red Card), to 14

hire, sign up, or mobilize personnel or equipment. DNRC will determine which (if any) personnel or 15

equipment will be sponsored and mobilized. EFFs that are hired are required to have a Montana address. 16

An EFF must be 18 years or older at the time of hire to participate in any type of fireline activity. Those 17

between 16-17 years old may participate in camp duties or other non-fireline type activities. 18

EFFs are not authorized for non-suppression projects or support, such as for RX fires or fuels management. 19

DNRC does NOT use the same Administratively Determined (AD) pay plan rates or Casual Hire Form as 20

federal agencies when hiring casual firefighters. DNRC hires casuals (EFFs) as state employees using the 21

EFF Pay Plan and Position Matrix. EFF rates of pay are determined by the nature of the EFF work assigned. 22

See the MT EFF Pay Plan and Position Matrix at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/_docs/forestry/Fire-Business/Forms-23

Information-info/EFF-Forms/2024_DNRC_EFF_Pay_Plan_Final.pdf. 24

When an EFF Class B-O works as a trainee, they shall be paid one EFF class below the fully qualified EFF 25

class. For example: an engine boss (ENGB - EFF-F) as a trainee would be paid at the EFF-E class. 26

Employees of other Montana State agencies may be utilized by the DNRC to assist on DNRC fires. The 27

hiring of these employees is typically done through the DNRC Land or Unit office. For more information see 28

Chapter 310 of the DNRC Incident Business Management 300 Manual at: 29

https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-guides 30

01.3-1 Entitlements 31

DNRC hired EFFs and other MT State agency employees: 32

1) Are considered Short-Term Workers and are not subject to the 90 working days threshold. EFF33

employees do not earn sick or annual leave and are not required to participate in the state retirement34

plan (Public Employees’ Retirement System [PERS]). However, EFFs who are currently participating35

in a PERS state retirement plan through other current or previous employment must participate in the36

retirement plan. Questions should be directed to the DNRC Payroll Office (406) 444-5735 or the37

responsible hiring DNRC Land or Unit office.38

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2) Are covered under the provisions of the State of Montana Workers’ Compensation Insurance 1

Program (known as Montana State Compensation Insurance Fund or, Montana State Fund). 2

3) Have state and federal withholding taxes deducted from gross earnings, and state unemployment3

insurance is paid by the State of Montana. Federal Social Security (FICA) taxes are not deducted4

from EFF earnings.5

4) Do NOT receive hazard pay or any other form of differential pay, except for overtime. An exception6

to this is for specially trained MT State employees or EFFs working in the Operable Unit 3 asbestos7

area near Libby Montana, for which hazard pay is authorized.8

5) EFFs receive the base rate for the first eight (8) hours of work per calendar day, and 1.5 times the9

base rate for all approved time worked beyond eight (8) hours per calendar day and for all hours10

worked beyond the 40-hour base in the work week. Other state employees receive 1.5 times the base11

rate for all hours worked beyond the 40-hour base in the work week. Overtime will not be calculated12

at the incident but will be figured when the Incident Time Reports (OF-288s) are processed by13

Payroll.14

DNRC employees, including EFFs and other MT State agency employees, may occasionally be in situations 15

where meals or lodging may need to be paid out-of-pocket when in travel status or when meals at fire camp 16

are not available. Reimbursement for such expenses will be in accordance with agency travel and 17

reimbursement policies, and state per diem rates, regardless of the location of the incident. If the incident is 18

within Montana, the DNRC Fire Meal Policy may apply, if all requirements are met. 19

For current travel reimbursement policies and state per diem rates for travel, see the following web site: 20

https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/forms-information or https://doa.mt.gov/employee-travel. 21

During a declared State of Emergency, non-DNRC employees, except for rostered Incident Management 22

Team (IMT) members, shall be mobilized through the Montana Department of Military Affairs, Division of 23

Emergency Services (DES). 24

Telephones and cell phones provided by the State of Montana are to be used for state business only. 25

Personal long-distance calls may not be made from or charged to state telephones. 26

01.3-2 Meal Periods 27

The guidelines of Chapter 10 of the SIIBM conflict with Montana Law and the Fair Labor Standards Act 28

(FLSA). When committed or assigned to a wildfire or emergency incident, DNRC employees (including 29

EFFs), other MT state agency employees, and LGFF employees, will remain in paid status (including meal 30

breaks) throughout the duration of their shift. Documentation or notation of meal breaks (or lack thereof) on 31

a shift ticket is not required. 32

NOTE: LGFF equipment will remain in paid status during meal periods. 33

01.3-3 Work/Rest, Length of Assignment, and Days Off 34

DNRC subscribes to the guidelines for work/rest, length of assignment, and days off as outlined in Chapter 35

10 of the SIIBM. 36

DNRC employees, including EFFs may be entitled to one compensated R&R day after a consecutive 14-day 37

assignment per the DNRC Work/Rest and Work-Length guidelines detailed in the DNRC 900 Manual - 38

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Wildland Fire Suppression, Chapter 930, pages 4-10. If the Incident Commander (IC) on an incident feels it 1

is warranted, it may be provided by the incident prior to demobilization. 2

01.3-4 Payroll 3

DNRC payroll occurs every other week throughout the year. Copies of payment documents should be 4

transmitted to home units to meet payroll calendar deadline dates. It is the responsibility of each employee to 5

ensure that their payroll documents are transmitted to their home unit in a timely manner. 6

EFF employees are normally paid upon completion of the fire assignment via direct deposit if elected (this is 7

preferred) or by check mailed to the Montana address shown on the W-4. Payment is calculated directly from 8

the completed Incident Time Report, (OF-288). At the time of demobilization from an incident, the 9

completed original OF-288 and signed Crew Time Reports (CTRs) or the combined DNRC Emergency 10

Personnel & Equipment Shift Ticket, MUST be transferred to the responsible DNRC Land or Unit office for 11

processing, preferably by hand with the demobing resource. Copies of these documents may remain at the 12

incident. On long duration incidents consideration should be given to biweekly transmission of EFF payroll 13

documents; however, this must be prearranged with the responsible Land or Unit office. 14

01.3-5 Hiring Documents 15

All EFF hiring is done through a local DNRC office and does not require IMT involvement. 16

EFF hiring packets must be completed on an annual basis. Completing the online Electronic EFF Packet is 17

the preferred method, available at https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/forms-information. EFFs should 18

contact their local hiring office for the appropriate Access Code. 19

If EFFs are unable to complete the online Electronic EFF Hiring Packet, hard copy documents must be 20

completed by the EFF using their legal name as shown on their Social Security card. It is very important that 21

these documents are completed legibly. The local hiring office will transmit the original forms to the payroll 22

department and retain a file copy. 23

These forms are available from DNRC Land or Unit offices, or are available for download at: 24

https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/forms-information 25

01.3-6 Payment Document Requirements 26

Equipment Shift Tickets (Original pink copies for the payment office, blue copies for the file.) 27

1) Emergency Equipment Use Invoice (OF-286)28

a) Fuel/Oil Tickets (OF-304)29

b) Shift Tickets (OF-297) or the combined DNRC Emergency Personnel & Equipment Shift Ticket30

(DNRC297)31

2) Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (EERA), (OF-294) or MT DNRC Incident Rental32

Agreement (IRA), if applicable33

3) Chief’s Certification for LGFF Equipment and Operators, if applicable34

4) Inspection Form (pre/post) if available (OF-296)35

5) Resource Order36

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6) Invoice, if required for the hiring option 1

Emergency Firefighter Crew Time Reports (white copies for the payment office.) 2

1) Incident Time Report (OF-288)3

a) Crew Time Reports (SF-261) or the combined DNRC Emergency Personnel & Equipment Shift4

Ticket (DNRC297)5

2) Resource Order6

3) Chief’s Certification for LGFF Equipment and Operators, if applicable7

Fire payment packets containing the original Incident Time Reports, Crew Time Reports, Emergency 8

Equipment Shift Tickets, and all supporting documentation will be completed (including all required 9

signatures), a copy retained at the incident, and the original packet returned with the designated 10

representative when demobed. This designated representative would normally be the Engine Boss, Strike 11

Team Leader, Crew Boss, or single resource. 12

The designated representative should submit the signed original fire payment packet to the local 13

DNRC Land or Unit office within 30 days of the demob date, and no later than 60 days without prior 14

approval. Any questions should be directed to the local DNRC Land or Unit office. 15

01.3-7 Compensation for Injury/Illness 16

Note: The Montana State Fund does not cover, on behalf of DNRC, those operators of equipment hired 17

“fully operated,” other government agency employees, or LGFF who qualify and choose to use their own 18

payroll. Any cooperator who is not hired as an EFF is not covered under DNRC’s policy. DNRC’s 19

responsibility, in such cases, is limited to arranging for prompt emergency or other medical treatment if 20

necessary. The attending physician must be advised that the private individual(s) involved have their own 21

workers’ compensation coverage. 22

The injured Montana State employee, or a person acting on behalf of the injured employee, is responsible for 23

reporting the injury to the employee’s immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor is responsible for the 24

preparation of the DNRC Report of Incident form. Please refer to Chapter 10, Exhibit NR1, of the NRCG 25

Supplement to the SIIBM for complete instructions. 26

Agency Provided Medical Care (APMC): Each Land/Unit office or host agency office has at its discretion 27

the ability to use APMC in a limited manner for minor injuries to return an employee to work status in a 28

quick and efficient manner. 29

If medical care is not available at the fire or there is a minor injury that needs acute minor medical attention 30

to return an employee to work, please contact the local Unit or Land office for approval for APMC. Please 31

reference Chapter 10 of the SIIBM for APMC guidelines. 32

NOTE: IN NO SITUATION SHALL CARE BE DELAYED! 33

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01.4 PRIVATE FIRE SUPPRESSION RESOURCES – Emergency Equipment Rental 1

01.4-1 Preferred Hiring Method 2

During wildland fire suppression, DNRC offices may utilize any fire resource to aid in the suppression of 3

any fire on lands protected by the State of Montana. This includes but is not limited to the use of any 4

resource from the following sources: DNRC, other States and Federal agencies, LGFF, and private contract 5

resources including competed solicitation resources and local EERAs. DNRC will order and utilize resources 6

from the closest, and most logical source as determined based on urgency (date and time needed), 7

availability, delivery time, reasonable cost, and operational impact on the agency and incident. This allows 8

DNRC to select resources that will provide the fastest, most effective, and of most importance safe 9

suppression of fires occurring on state protection. 10

01.4-2 During Incident Sign-up 11

In the event equipment does not have a pre-existing agreement, procedures in the SIIBM and the NRCG 12

supplements to Chapter 20 and 50 of the SIIBM must be followed. On state fires, agreements initiated by 13

DNRC personnel are not co-signed by federal Contracting Officers. Any DNRC personnel acting as 14

signatory on any DNRC agreement must be named on the DNRC Authorized Signers List. 15

The preferred method of hire for equipment covered under the competitively solicited process where the 16

contractor did not participate is an EERA which should show that the agreement is applicable only for the 17

duration of the single incident and will not be eligible for interagency dispatch. However, if it is deemed in 18

the best interest of the DNRC, an EERA may be executed for a longer period. 19

01.4-3 Privately Owned Vehicles 20

The following guidelines must be in place when hiring privately owned (non-government employee) vehicles 21

on an Un-Operated EERA. (DNRC employee-owned, including EFF, vehicles shall not be hired.) If a Fully 22

Operated vehicle option is desired, please refer to the NRCG Supplement to Chapter 20 of the SIIBM. 23

Hired Un-Operated: 24

• A Resource Order, or Initial Attack justification, is required for payment.25

• Utilize the daily rate plus mileage rate from Section 01.11-1.26

• The government provides operating supplies, including fuel.27

• The vehicle owner shall maintain adequate public liability and property damage insurance.28

• Vehicle’s insurance coverage must include commercial liability coverage sufficient to comply with29

agreement requirements, i.e. hauling cargo, transporting people, etc. Proof of insurance coverage is30

required at time of inspection.31

01.5 LOCAL GOVERNMENT FIRE FORCES (LGFF) 32

In this document, the term Local Government Fire Forces (LGFF) refers to a subdivision of local 33

government organized and administered as per Montana Code Annotated, Title 7 and mobilized in support of 34

wildland fire: 35

a) Local Government:36

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A local government is a county, municipality, city, town, township, public authority, school district, 1

special district, intrastate district, council of governments, regional or interstate government entity, or 2

agency or instrumentality of a local government; any Tribal government or authorized tribal 3

organization; and any rural community, unincorporated town or village, or other public entity. A private 4

volunteer fire group, subscription fee for fire service organization/business or other organization which 5

has not been organized and funded as per Title 7, Chapter 33, MCA is not considered a local government 6

fire force for the purposes of this document. 7

b) Local Government Fire Forces:8

The following are interchangeable with the term LGFF:9

1) Fire departments (career, combination, volunteer) including municipal, rural fire districts,10

volunteer fire company, fire service area, or county rural fire department,11

2) County or municipal (e.g. town or city) equipment and personnel,12

3) Volunteer and paid personnel from Local Government Fire, Emergency Medical Service (EMS),13

Search and Rescue, or Law Enforcement organizations.14

NOTE: If an individual or group who is a member of a LGFF contracts himself/herself or his/her privately 15

owned/non-department owned equipment under a separate agreement, he/she is considered a private 16

contractor and does not fall under any policy or rules pertaining to LGFF. Non-government owned 17

equipment leased for the purpose of contracting out by a department to the system will, in most instances, be 18

considered private contracting and, thus, not a part of the mobilization of local government fire forces. The 19

intent for the mobilization of LGFF is for the equipment to be owned, licensed, operated, insured, and staffed 20

by the LGFF mobilized. 21

01.5-1 General Information 22

The guidelines in this document apply when Local Government Fire Forces are hired for use by NRCG 23

agencies. Hiring practices for other municipal city, county and state resources are also addressed in this 24

section. Detailed equipment and personnel standards, mobilization and dispatch procedures are included in 25

the NRCG Mobilization of Local Government Firefighting Resources Guide. The document may be found 26

on-line under Mobilization Guides at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-guides. 27

In accordance with the Montana Master Cooperative Wildland Fire Management and Stafford Act Response 28

Agreement signed by the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Bureau 29

of Indian Affairs, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the State of Montana, DNRC is designated as the 30

mobilization and payment agency for personnel and equipment obtained from LGFF when dispatched in 31

circumstances other than local initial attack under mutual aid agreements. LGFF equipment and personnel 32

costs will be paid by DNRC, which, in turn, will bill the responsible cooperator agency when applicable. 33

Said resources shall be considered agents of the State. DNRC is under no obligation to sign up, mobilize, 34

dispatch, or sponsor any particular local government person or fire entity and does so only to meet the needs 35

of the wildland fire system. The intent for mobilization is to meet incident needs and is not intended to 36

provide an ongoing “business” for any entity. DNRC will determine who, what, and under what 37

circumstances it will mobilize LGFF personnel or equipment. 38

Procurement of equipment and personnel from LGFF will follow the procedures established by the State of 39

Montana DNRC Fire Protection Bureau and local Land or Unit offices. All rates and responsibilities have 40

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been established between the State of Montana and representatives of the LGFF. For current rates refer to 1

Section 01.5-5 Local Government Fire Force Equipment. Renegotiation of rates and responsibilities shall not 2

happen at emergency incidents. If there are compelling reasons for renegotiation, the responsible Land or 3

Unit office must be involved in the negotiations, must modify the current agreement, and initial the 4

modification, and must document the justification for the modification on the payment cover sheet. 5

Normally, LGFF apparatus, equipment, and personnel will be signed up prior to the incident by the local 6

DNRC Land or Unit office. If it is necessary to sign up equipment at the incident, contact the responsible 7

Land or Unit office. 8

For non-suppression use of LGFF resources (prescribed fire, fuels projects) reference section II of the NRCG 9

Mobilization of Local Government Firefighting Resources guide. 10

The DNRC does not authorize the hire, or payment, of LGFF resources under a Portal-to-Portal agreement. 11

A possible exception to this may be an EMAC mobilization facilitated by the MT Department of Emergency 12

Services (MT DES). 13

LGFF BILLING PROCESS: Original Fire Payment Packages submitted by LGFF departments, for LGFF 14

equipment or personnel, should be received at the appropriate DNRC Area or Unit office within 30 days, and 15

certainly no later than 60 days after demobilization from the incident of those same resources. Billing 16

packages received after 60 days will be rejected unless prior arrangements have been made with the DNRC 17

Land or Unit office. All fire payment packages must be received by the Forestry Division Office (FDO) 18

for final audit by the last business day in December of the incident year. Fire payment packages 19

received after that date, may not be paid. 20

NOTE: DNRC is not authorized to make payments directly to local government fire service organizations. 21

Per Montana Code Annotated (MCA 17-8-311), “All payments made by a state agency to any city, town, 22

county, or local government entity must be payable to the Finance Officer of the appropriate city, town, or 23

county.” 24

Mutual Aid - Mutual Aid resources may be converted to paid status after the initial response if the 25

Land/Unit office deems it in the best interest of the State to do so. Mutual aid will not be paid without host 26

Land/Unit office approval. Mutual aid responses will be paid according to the requesting jurisdictions’ 27

Annual Operating Plan (AOP). In the absence of an AOP, a standard of eight (8) hours mutual aid is in 28

effect. It is the responsibility of the resource to contact the IC and request to remain on the fire. The ultimate 29

decision for that resource remaining on the fire is contingent on the needs of operations and approval by the 30

IC and local Land or Unit office. If the resource remains on the fire beyond the mutual aid period without 31

going through the IC approval and sign-up process, the resource will not be paid. The following conditions 32

and criteria must be met to be placed into pay status: 33

1) IC and DNRC Land/Unit or federal agency approval34

2) Equipment and personnel must meet agency standards put forth in this supplement.35

3) Have a resource order or initial attack justification.36

4) Be inspected or have signed the “No Damages/No Claims” statement of the OF-286 upon demob.37

If these criteria are met, the resource may be paid back to the first hour of mutual aid request. It is the 38

responsibility of the LGFF to ensure that these criteria are met. If any of the criteria are not met, any time 39

worked will be considered donated mutual aid time. 40

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If a pre-season equipment rental agreement is not currently in place, the LGFF should contact the local 1

DNRC Land or Unit office to create an Incident Rental Agreement (IRA). All LGFF shift tickets and other 2

appropriate documentation should be filled out beginning at the time of dispatch regardless of pay status to 3

facilitate conversion to pay status if/when applicable. 4

Crew Swap/Crew Change Out - Travel expenses and travel time incurred swapping out LGFF crews is 5

compensable at the end of a crews’ tour of duty (i.e. at the end of a 14-day assignment) if the resource (i.e. 6

engine) is extended and there is a need to re-crew the equipment. Travel expenses and travel time for crew 7

swaps that occur within the tour of duty to meet LGFF department staffing needs are done so at the cost of 8

such departments. Travel expenses and travel time incurred for replacement of an individual due to an 9

emergency demobilization may be compensable, depending upon the circumstance, and is at the discretion of 10

the agency Line Officer or Agency Administrator. 11

01.5-2 Within Local Government Fire Force Legal Jurisdiction 12

Montana LGFF entities formed under MCA, Chapter 7, have a legal obligation for performance and to 13

provide service within their home jurisdictions. In general, to qualify for payment within its legal 14

jurisdiction, not including severity; the LGFF must be fully committed (the situation has surpassed the 15

jurisdiction’s capabilities and all firefighting resources have been exhausted), have exercised all mutual aid 16

resources possible, and/or have been granted a DNRC county assist. The criteria for fully committed and 17

commitment of mutual aid resources will vary by county, by time frame, resource availability, activity level, 18

and jurisdictional commitment and is to be determined by the local DNRC Land/Unit office involved. 19

LGFFs responding to incidents under their jurisdictional responsibility should not expect to be placed into 20

pay status; however, entities may be reimbursed for their operating expenses, as needed, and/or hired within 21

the first 24 hours on an incident, if specifically provided for in a Zone Sub-Geographic OP, IA, or Mutual 22

Aid Agreement, or if approved by the local DNRC office. Approved operating supplies (fuel, oil, and foam) 23

may be covered beginning 24 hours after the initial attack resources are dispatched. Repairs and normal 24

maintenance will be the LGFF’s responsibility. 25

Rostered volunteer LGFF personnel may be hired as EFFs and paid for their time. Rostered department 26

members mean firefighters who are readily available to that Department to respond to incidents within its 27

own jurisdiction on a daily basis throughout the year. Other eligible reimbursement scenarios may include: 28

• An extended attack or project fire occurring within/immediately adjacent to the LGFF jurisdiction,29

causing a burden on the LGFF entity, and requiring prolonged commitment of LGFF resources for an30

extended period.31

• To boost and/or assure extended staffing of a LGFF wildfire incident where it is in DNRC’s interest32

to do so.33

• Specialized or specific LGFF equipment necessary to support an incident (i.e. Tenders, Ambulances,34

Pumps, Tanks)35

The NRCG agencies have agreed to recognize and accept each member agency’s individual fire training and 36

qualification standards. All LGFF firefighters mobilized by DNRC for use on interagency incidents will meet 37

the training requirements for the specific position(s) qualifications in accordance with NWCG Standards for 38

Wildland Fire Position Qualifications (PMS 310-1), NIMS, NFPA or equivalency. Using the DNRC Chief’s 39

Certification form, the LGFF Chief Officer has the authority to “Chief Certify” those individuals for the 40

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positions of ENGB, FFT2, FFT1, ENOP, and WTOP only. All other positions require a DNRC sponsored 1

Incident Qualification Card. 2

LGFF entities operating within their own jurisdiction or operating in a mutual aid situation are responsible 3

for establishing and meeting their own local standards. "Local Standards" are the minimum physical fitness, 4

experience, training, and equipment standards recognized within their city, county, or jurisdictional area. 5

EFF rates of pay are determined by the Incident Command System (ICS) position or nature of the EFF work 6

assigned. See the EFF Pay Plan and Position Matrix for pay rates and positions. Hiring documentation for 7

LGFF personnel is the same as for other DNRC EFF personnel. See Section 01.3-5 for information on hiring 8

DNRC EFFs. Ideally, hire packets should be completed pre-season and copies kept on file at the hiring 9

DNRC Land or Unit office. 10

LGFF personnel are responsible for completing the combined DNRC Emergency Personnel & Equipment 11

Shift Ticket (DNRC297) or the Crew Time Report (SF-261) and the Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket 12

(OF-297) and submitting these documents to the DNRC Area or Unit office, or IMT Finance Section. The 13

office or Finance Section will post and complete the Incident Time Report (OF-288) and Emergency 14

Equipment Use Invoice (OF-286) for payment. 15

Severity and Station Staffing: When approved by the DNRC Hiring Office, LGFF personnel and 16

equipment may be hired to bolster agency capabilities to respond to and manage wildfires during periods of 17

elevated fire conditions. These LGFF resources remain under the control of the hiring agency and are 18

performing that agency’s mission. Pre-suppression severity funds may be approved when the planning level 19

requires a measured increase of the available resources required to respond in a timely manner to avert loss 20

to life and natural resources. LGFFs may be hired for pre-suppression severity within their jurisdiction when 21

the LGFF is clearly supporting an agency’s wildfire response mission. 22

LGFF personnel will be in pay status for the entirety of the shift they are performing DNRC assigned duties. 23

LGFF personnel may be available to respond to incidents other than wildland fires that are within the 24

LGFF’s responsibility, providing that the LGFF and hiring agency have agreed on a plan that clearly outlines 25

items such as notification, move-up of resources or preposition, and ensures the individuals are removed 26

from pay status for the duration of these types of incidents. Agencies using LGFF for severity may move-up 27

resources or preposition with other available resources and has no obligation to rehire the LGFF. 28

All LGFF payment will be in accordance with the NRCG supplements to Chapter 10 and 50 of the SIIBM. 29

Severity rates for LGFF equipment is 100 percent of the established hourly rate under hire. Resources 30

assigned to a severity assignment (either DNRC or Federal) shall complete all required fire finance 31

paperwork as prescribed by that hosting/hiring unit. Upon completion of the assignment, the LGFF will 32

submit a complete package back to their home DNRC Hiring Office within 30 days for processing for 33

payment. 34

“Station Staffing” is a cooperative effort between DNRC and the LGFF entity for the purposes of funding 35

personnel staffing for unstaffed (i.e. volunteer), or up-staffing otherwise understaffed, fire stations during 36

periods of critical fire occurrence. This contemporary method of hiring LGFF entities helps bolster local, 37

coordinated, and rapid initial attack with the goal of reducing the likelihood of large/escaped fire situations 38

that would require mobilizations of costly personnel and equipment. Typically, LGFF entities are staffing 39

their assigned DNRC-owned County Co-op Engines with their rostered personnel hired as EFFs (or under an 40

Option 3 Cooperative Agreement). Apart from a refurbishment fee, DNRC-owned County Co-op Equipment 41

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is not compensated for in-state use. Occasionally during periods of exceptional activity, this station staffing 1

is broadened to authorize including other LGFF-owned apparatus. Payment of other apparatus is subject to 2

terms documented in an AOP, MOU, and appropriate IRA (or otherwise agreed to by the DNRC Hiring 3

Office). 4

01.5-3 Possible Hiring Methods 5

LGFF resources may be hired in one or more of the following options. Each option requires a separate 6

agreement. Upon approval by the local Land/Unit office, one piece of equipment may be hired on more than 7

one Montana DNRC IRA if the LGFF wishes it to be available on both an unoperated and fully operated 8

basis. Procurement officials on incidents should consult the hiring DNRC Land or Unit office for more 9

information regarding specific agreements. See DNRC General Information listed above in Section 01.1 for 10

contact information. 11

For LGFF to be eligible to accept assignments outside the Northern Rockies Geographic Area, LGFF 12

equipment and personnel must be hired as Fully Operated (Option 2) or under a separate cooperative 13

agreement (Option 3), and be operated by LGFF employees, not EFFs. 14

LGFF personnel may be hired as an EFF and accept an out-of-region assignment as a Single Resource (refer 15

to Section 01.5-4 for more information). 16

Mobilization, including assignment extension, is subject to DNRC approval, since DNRC carries the expense 17

of every mobilization. Assignment extensions require approval by the DNRC Hiring Office and must be 18

documented on a Resource Extension Request Form. 19

Hiring Options 20

The following hiring options generally refer to the most common methods of hiring both LGFF equipment 21

and personnel. For single resource LGFF emergency firefighters, see section 01.5-4. All LGFF personnel 22

who are mobilized under hiring Option 1, 2, or 3 MUST be officially rostered volunteers or employees of the 23

fire department they are hired with to be placed into pay status (primary or secondary roster). As part of 24

being on that roster, the personnel must have either a DNRC sponsored Incident Qualification Card or be on 25

the Chief’s Certification for that department. Rostered department members mean firefighters who are 26

readily available to that Department to respond to incidents within its own jurisdiction on a daily basis 27

throughout the year. 28

The LGFF Hiring Option Chart is posted under LGFF Forms at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/local-29

government-fire-forces 30

Option 1: UN-OPERATED – Under this method, equipment and personnel will be hired separately. 31

LGFF Personnel - will be hired as EFFs, temporary employees of the State of Montana. 32

LGFF Equipment - will be hired on a DNRC IRA at the un-operated rate as listed in this supplement. See 33

Section 01.5-5. Operating supplies (fuel, oil) may be reimbursed upon timely submission of detailed receipts. 34

Incident rental agreements for LGFF engines and water tenders hired un-operated under this option, are not 35

valid outside the Northern Rockies Geographic Area. 36

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Travel and per diem costs will be reimbursed according to the Montana DNRC travel policies. DNRC Fire 1

Meal Rates may be applicable, otherwise standard state per diem rates will apply. 2

Option 2: FULLY OPERATED – Under this method, LGFF personnel are not hired as EFFs, they remain 3

LGFF employees; the personnel and equipment are paid at fully operated rates as listed in this supplement. 4

See Section 01.5-5. The LGFF department is responsible for their own payroll costs, including taxes and 5

workers’ compensation insurance, as required under state law. 6

Travel and per diem costs associated with LGFF resources responding to/from an incident will be paid 7

according to guidelines in Chapter 10 of the SIIBM and reimbursed according to the policies of the LGFF 8

payroll entity. All LGFF expenses must be paid through the employing LGFF agency and submitted to 9

DNRC for reimbursement with the agency invoice. Per diem will be reimbursed at established rates detailed 10

in the LGFF department Travel Policy. In the absence of an established LGFF Travel Policy, reimbursement 11

will be made according to current State of Montana per diem rates or DNRC Fire Meal Rates if applicable. 12

LGFF equipment hired on a fully operated basis is eligible to accept assignments outside of the Northern 13

Rockies Geographic Area. Any out-of-region assignment with a piece of equipment that is over 26,000 lbs. 14

GVW will require an Interstate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with all applicable endorsements. 15

DNRC remains the mobilization and payment agency for LGFF resources on out-of-region assignments. 16

Rates set forth in this supplement, Section 01.5-5, are based on NWCG typing standards. All staffing 17

requirements must meet NWCG standards. For operational purposes and/or for safety reasons some engines 18

or tenders may operate with an additional crew member(s), beyond the minimum, with the written approval 19

of the ordering entity and documented on a resource order. Add an additional $32.00 per hour to the Fully 20

Operated rate for an additional crew member. Engines or tenders staffed with less than the minimum number 21

of crewmembers are out of compliance and may not be hired. 22

Option 3: COOPERATIVE FIRE SUPPORT AGREEMENT - At the discretion of the local DNRC Land 23

or Unit office, an exception may occur when salaried or union fire departments or other municipal city or 24

county government departments or divisions elect to provide their normal payroll and contract their services 25

to DNRC. This is acceptable (with confirmation of workers’ compensation coverage) and may be a more 26

agreeable way of meeting the requirements of collective bargaining. 27

Under these circumstances, the LGFF is resource ordered through the National Dispatch System and 28

considered an agent of the State. This may also include volunteer staff (non-career employees) for 29

combination departments. If the LGFF chooses to include volunteers under Option 3, volunteers could be put 30

into pay status and paid at the current EFF pay rate, (See the MT EFF Pay Plan and Position Matrix) plus 31

benefits by the LGFF. The LGFF will invoice the DNRC for receipted travel and per diem expenses, normal 32

payroll (hourly rates will not exceed normal rate of pay), including overtime, and if applicable, backfill, and 33

the un-operated rate for the equipment, per the Cooperative Fire Support Agreement executed between the 34

DNRC Land or Unit office and the fiscal authority for the LGFF. This Cooperative Agreement provides 35

acceptance by both parties of the SIIBM and NRCG supplements. Questions regarding this agreement should 36

be directed to the hiring Land or Unit office. 37

Prior to mobilization, the LGFF will provide DNRC with the regular hourly and overtime billing rates of the 38

employee(s) being mobilized on a LGFF Cooperative Fire Support Agreement-Billing Rate Form. This form 39

can be found under the LGFF Option 3 at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/local-government-fire-40

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forces. The rates provided should reflect actual total cost of compensation (TCC) of the individual employee 1

by the LGFF entity (to include all wage, benefits, insurance, unemployment, retirement entitlements, etc.) 2

Travel and per diem costs associated with LGFF resources responding to/from an incident will be paid 3

according to guidelines in Chapter 10 of the SIIBM and reimbursed according to the policies of the LGFF 4

payroll entity. All LGFF expenses must be paid through the LGFF employing agency and submitted to 5

DNRC for reimbursement with the agency invoice. Per diem will be reimbursed at established rates detailed 6

in the LGFF department Travel Policy. In the absence of an established LGFF Travel Policy, reimbursement 7

will be made according to current State of Montana per diem rates or DNRC Fire Meal Rates if applicable. 8

Qualifications of ENGB, FFT1, FFT2, ENOP, and WTOP are to be documented on the Chief’s Certification 9

form (see Section 01.5-4) and are only valid when mobilized with a current IRA. LGFF qualifications 10

beyond those listed here require a DNRC sponsored Incident Qualification Card. 11

LGFF equipment hired under Option 3 is eligible to accept wildland fire assignments outside of the Northern 12

Rockies Geographic Area. DNRC remains the mobilization and payment agency for MT LGFF on out-of-13

geographic area wildland fire assignments. 14

NOTE: Resources mobilized outside of the Northern Rockies Geographic Area through the Emergency 15

Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) are not necessarily subject to provisions contained within this 16

supplement. EMAC mobilizations are negotiated and specifically facilitated by the Montana Department of 17

Disaster and Emergency Services (MT DES) and the sending/receiving agency. For questions on EMAC 18

mobilizations, contact the Montana DES (406)-324-4777. 19

Resource Orders - E numbers are to be issued for equipment, and the personnel staffing that equipment will 20

be rostered under the same E number. O numbers are to be issued for Overhead and Single Resources 21

assigned to an incident. (O numbers are not to be issued for personnel listed on the equipment). An E number 22

may be issued for an agency support vehicle used on an incident for an overhead or single resource; or the 23

resource order for the overhead or single resource may simply note “with vehicle” if used for simple 24

transportation to/from the incident. 25

Backfill Costs - LGFF entities operating under an Option 3 Cooperative Fire Support Agreement, or Law 26

Enforcement agencies mobilized under the Montana Project STAR Agreement, may claim reimbursement 27

for backfill expenses in accordance with terms and limitations outlined in this section. 28

When an employee is mobilized for a wildfire incident, it may be necessary for the home jurisdiction to 29

“backfill” that empty essential position to maintain minimum public safety and staffing/response 30

requirements. The term backfill applies to those persons who work on a non-scheduled workday to replace 31

the person assigned to the mobilization event. Backfill reimbursement will only be considered for those 32

essential operations positions critical to maintaining staffing/response requirements at the home jurisdiction 33

(i.e., Battalion Chiefs, Captains, Engineers, Firefighters, Deputies, Officers, etc.) Reimbursement for 34

backfilling administrative positions (Chief Officers, Deputy Officers, Admin Staff, Investigators, Inspectors) 35

will be made on a case-by-case basis and should be pre-approved by the ordering agency. 36

• Eligible LGFF entities are responsible for notifying the ordering/receiving agency prior to37

mobilization that the incident may be billed for backfill. Acknowledgement of backfill may be noted38

on the resource order.39

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• Home jurisdiction administrative time spent preparing invoices is not eligible for reimbursement. 1

• DNRC does not recognize or authorize “Portal to Portal.”2

• A brief explanation of shift pattern should be included with the LGFF Option 3 Incident Invoice.3

Double Shift - There will be no compensation for a double shift unless a separate operator(s) and or crew(s) 5

is/are ordered for the second shift. Double shift (DS) equipment is normally staffed with two operators or 6

crews (one per shift) and must be ordered and documented on a resource order. If a resource order is not 7

issued, detailed written documentation must be provided by the incident supervisor of the operators or crew. 8

A normal shift is 12 to 16 hours long. Normal hourly rates are to be utilized. Additional travel costs incurred 9

for the purpose of crew change-out is the responsibility of the LGFF. 10

NOTE: DOUBLE-SHIFTING IS NOT THE PREFERRED METHOD OF HIRE AND SHOULD ONLY BE 11

USED WHEN THE NEED IS IMMEDIATE, OR THE RESOURCES ARE LIMITED. 12

Travel - Compensable travel time for LGFF resources hired under all hiring options may include: 13

• On shift time spent in travel status to the incident from point of hire and return travel from the14

incident to point of hire.15

• Other travel necessary for the performance of work, such as from fire camp to fire line or between16

fire camps.17

No additional travel will be paid for delays due to equipment breakdowns or travel deviations. LGFF that 19

deviate from the normal travel route are considered “no longer available” and are not entitled to 20

reimbursement for travel time and expenses from the point the travel deviation occurs. 21

LGFF resources are expected to stay in camp. If a resource decides not to stay in camp, permission from the 22

IC is required to leave camp and any travel time, travel expenses including lodging, and fuel used is not 23

compensable. 24

To ensure prompt payment, under all LGFF hire options listed, all original paperwork (OF-288s, OF-286s, 25

DNRC297, Shift Tickets, CTRs) generated at the incident must be transferred to the responsible DNRC Land 26

or Unit office for processing, preferably by hand with the demobilizing resource. Copies of these documents 27

may be kept by the incident. 28

NOTE: FOR ALL PERSONNEL IN PAY STATUS, AN INCIDENT QUALIFICATION CARD OR LGFF 29

CHIEF’S CERTIFICATION FORM MUST BE IN PLACE FOR PAYMENT, WHETHER THEY ARE IN OR 30

OUT OF JURISDICTION. 31

01.5-4 Local Government Fire Force (LGFF) Personnel 32

LGFF personnel must be 18 years or older at time of hire to participate in any type of fireline activity. Those 33

between 16-17 years old may participate in camp duties or other non-fireline activities. 34

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The Certification for Local Government Fire Forces Equipment and Operators form, or “Chief’s Cert” is 1

intended for rostered department members for which the respective LGFF Chief Officer is responsible. The 2

Chief’s Certification form aggregates a personnel roster and their respective qualifications into a single 3

document where the signing Chief can attest to the qualifications, skills, and abilities of each firefighter. The 4

Chief Officer of each LGFF is responsible for certifying that local government firefighters meet NWCG, 5

NRCG, NFPA, NIMS, or equivalent standards for the positions in which they are operating. This includes 6

proficiency in the type and class of equipment to be operated. The Chief’s Certification form is used ONLY 7

to document the qualifications of Engine Boss (ENGB) Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1), Firefighter Type 2 8

(FFT2) Engine Operator (ENOP), and Water Tender Operator (WTOP). All other positions require a DNRC 9

sponsored Incident Qualification Card. 10

Rostered department members are defined as firefighters who are readily available to that department to 11

respond to incidents within its own jurisdiction on a daily basis, year-round. 12

Mobilization, including assignment extension, is subject to DNRC approval, since DNRC carries the expense 13

of every mobilization. Assignment extensions require approval by the DNRC hiring office and must be 14

documented on a Resource Extension Request Form. 15

NOTE: NRCG agencies may verify compliance at any time by checking qualification cards, Chief’s 16

Certifications, and/or training records for all local government firefighters they hire. 17

LGFF personnel may be hired as EFFs under hiring Option 3, independent of LGFF equipment, and be 18

dispatched as single resources (including individuals unaffiliated with LGFF). These individuals may accept 19

assignments in region and out of region with the approval of the local DNRC Hiring Office. Single resource 20

or out-of-region assignments require a DNRC sponsored Incident Qualification Card. 21

During travel to an incident, single resource EFFs may operate passenger vehicles (i.e. pickups, sedans) 23

owned by a LGFF, the DNRC, or may be personally owned by the EFF. 24

Personally owned vehicles shall only be used as transportation, which must be approved by the EFF’s DNRC 25

hiring unit supervisor utilizing the Personal Vehicle Use Authorization Form. As such, all liability is 26

assumed by the vehicle owner. The owner will be compensated at the appropriate mileage rate. 27

Reimbursement for mileage, and other eligible expenses must be requested through a DNRC Travel Expense 28

Voucher. 29

LGFF-owned passenger vehicles will be considered as providing transportation only unless hired on an IRA 30

and specifically requested on a resource order for operational use on the incident. All liability is assumed by 31

the LGFF, and any associated usage will not be reimbursed. 32

For current personnel pay rates see the MT EFF Pay Plan and Position Matrix. 33

Pay rates for LGFF resources shall be determined first by the type of equipment ordered (Type 1 vs. Type 6), 34

second by the duty position assigned within the crew of a particular piece of equipment, and third by 35

qualification for the duty position assigned. 36

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It is recommended that drivers of LGFF equipment possess a CDL and all drivers should have the 1

knowledge, skills, and abilities for the type and class of equipment being operated. For any out-of-state 2

incidents, equipment over 26,000 lbs. GVW requires an Interstate CDL with applicable endorsements. The 3

Chief Officer of each LGFF is responsible for certifying that local government firefighters have the 4

knowledge, skills, and abilities for the type and class of equipment operated, as referenced above and in the 5

NRCG Mobilization of Local Government Firefighting Resources guide. Certification of drivers will be 6

made using the Chief’s Certification for Local Government Fire Forces form. 7

This form is required for all equipment requiring a CDL and is available online at: 8

https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/local-government-fire-forces 9

A copy of this certification shall be carried by LGFF personnel during incident assignments. No payment 10

will be made for the equipment unless the driver is certified by the LGFF Chief Officer and listed on this 11

form. Updated information may be added to the form as needed. The form will be kept on file at each local 12

Land or Unit office. 13

Equipment ordered shall have the minimum number of personnel required per NWCG standards. Each 14

person shall be assigned a duty position for the incident dispatch and should be listed on the resource order. 15

The following chart shows the minimum number of personnel and positions: 16

EFF CLASSIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ON ENGINES/WATER TENDERS 17

Type 1

Structure Engine

Type 2

Structure Engine

Type 3 – 7

Wildland Engine

Type 1 - 2

Tactical Water

Tender

Type 1 – 3

Support Water

Tender

1 Company Officer

EFF-G

1 Company Officer

EFF-G

1 Engine Boss

EFF-F

1 Water Tender

Driver Op/FFT1

EFF-E

1 Water Tender

Driver/Operator

EFF-E

1 Driver/Operator

EFF-E

1 Driver/Operator

EFF-E

1 Firefighter or

Advanced

Firefighter

EFF-C or EFF-D

1 Firefighter or

Advanced

Firefighter

EFF-C or EFF-D

N/A

2 Firefighters

EFF-C or EFF-D

1 Firefighter

EFF-C or EFF-D

* See note

N/A

** See note

*Note: If a third person is requested for un-operated engine (Types 4-7) it must be listed on the resource18

order, and the additional firefighter will be paid at either EFF-C or EFF-D, depending on qualifications. 19

** Note: Additional personnel may be justified and approved by the local Land or Unit office for the 20

operation of water tenders for departments that have a Standard Operating Procedure of two (2) operators for 21

safety. 22

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LGFF STRUCTURAL ENGINE (TYPE 1-2) 1

Minimum Training Requirements 2

NWCG Position*

NFPA Equivalent

Position

Physical Fitness

Work Capacity

Test (WCT)*

EFF

Classification

FFT2*

Firefighter 1**

Light

EFF-C

FFT1*

Firefighter 2**

Light

EFF-D

Driver/Operator*

Driver/Operator or

Engineer**

Light

EFF-E

Engine Boss*

Company Officer**

Light

Eff-G

Required Training: ICS-100, L-180, S-130, S-190, IS-700, and appropriate training to meet NFPA 1001 or 4

1021 or equivalent. 5

The Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) is required annually for each of these positions. 6

* The Chief of the LGFF identifies which individuals fill which position.7

**The MSU Fire Services Training School certificate for NFPA FF1 Training Standard 1001 meets this 8

requirement; or the fire department Chief can attest to the individual’s ability to perform at the NFPA FF1 9

Training Standard 1001 Level by a Chief’s Certification for Local Government Fire Forces Equipment and 10

Operators form signed by the Chief of the LGFF or an Incident Qualification Card. 11

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LGFF WILDLAND ENGINE (TYPE 3-7) & TACTICAL WATER TENDER 1

Minimum Training Requirements 2

Position

FFT2 Firefighter*

FFT1*

Advanced

Firefighter/Squad

Boss

ENOP*

Engine Operator

ENGB*

Engine Boss

Required Training

ICS-100, IS-700,

L-180, S-130, S-

190

S-131

Same as FFT1

S-230, S-290,

ICS-200

Other Training

which supports

development of

knowledge and

skills

None

S-211, S-212, S-

219

Same as FFT1

L-280, S-231, S-

219, S-260, S-270

Required

Experience

None

Satisfactory

performance as

FFT2 and

Completion and

Certification of

PTB as a FFT1

Same as FFT1

Satisfactory

performance as

FFT1 and

Completion and

Certification of

PTB

Physical Fitness

Arduous

Other position

assignments that

will maintain

currency**

None

ICT5

ICT4, CRWB,

HEQB, FELB,

FIRB

EFF Classification

EFF-C

EFF-D

EFF-E

EFF-F

*Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training (RT-130) is required annually for each of these positions 3

** Any higher position assignment for which listed position is a prerequisite will maintain currency 4

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LGFF WATER TENDER 2

Minimum Training Requirements 3

Position

WTOP

Water Tender Type 1-3

Required Training

Basic Wildland Firefighting (includes ICS-100, IS-

700, L-180, S-130, S-190, or equivalent)

Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training (RT-130)

Physical Fitness

Light

EFF Classification

EFF-E

01.5-5 Local Government Fire Force (LGFF) Equipment 6

NOTE: Unless rendered inoperable (due to mechanical failure, or other circumstance), LGFF-owned and 7

agency-owned equipment will remain in paid status for the duration of each scheduled shift. 8

Severity: Severity rates for LGFF equipment will be paid at 100 percent of the established hourly rate for all 9

time under hire. See also Section 01.5-2, Severity. 10

While in Transport: When LGFF equipment is in transport status (via heavy transport, not being driven), 11

equipment will be paid at 50 percent of the hourly rate regardless of the length, or time of transport. 12

Equipment Down for Maintenance: Operators of equipment that is out of service for maintenance are to 13

remain in pay status for the remainder of the applicable shift. 14

Operating Supplies: LGFF equipment will be reimbursed for fuel and oil used to and from an incident and 15

while assigned to a fire. Costs will be reimbursed with proper documentation (e.g. detailed receipt). Normal 16

wear and tear (see IRA General Clauses) and normal maintenance usually will be the LGFF’s responsibility. 17

LGFF engines may be reimbursed normal maintenance expenses (e.g., oil changes, tires etc.) at the 18

discretion of the DNRC Land or Unit office if deemed appropriate, such as if equipment was used 19

excessively on the incident above normal wear and tear or in lieu of paying the equipment (i.e., county co-op 20

equipment). This must be approved by the DNRC office and will be reimbursed on actual costs expended 21

and documented on a detailed receipt. 22

Replacement Equipment: Standard cache equipment/items from a LGFF apparatus that are damaged, 23

destroyed, or left on the line can be replaced at the incident. 24

Non-standard cache items may be replaced at the incident if the incident has a method of procurement. If no 25

buying team or other method of procurement is available, LGFF personnel must obtain an S number (Supply 26

resource order) while at the incident to authorize the purchase of the item when they return to their home 27

unit. (A Supply resource order is required for approved repair or replacement of items on all incidents.) The 28

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cost of the replacement item can then be billed back to the incident. All items for replacement are subject to 1

host agency approval and appropriate documentation must accompany any claim for lost, damaged, or 2

destroyed equipment. Minimum required documentation includes a General Message, Northern Rockies OF-3

289 Property Loss or Damage Report, or other document, containing detailed information relating to the 4

purpose of the request, the S number approval, the Supply resource order, appropriate invoice, or receipt 5

documenting the amount requested. For additional guidance, please see the DNRC 300-Incident Business 6

Management Manual, chapter 370 at https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-guides. 7

Equipment on Loan to LGFF: Fire equipment on loan to a LGFF through either the DNRC County Co-Op 8

Program (DNRC owned, County Operated) or the Federal Excess Property Program (FEPP), may be eligible 9

for a “refurbishment fee” of $100.00 per incident, and payable to the LGFF. This must be documented on the 10

IRA and approved prior to use/payment. 11

Classification / Inspection of Equipment and Personnel: When classifying equipment, all requirements 12

for both equipment and personnel set forth in this chapter must be met to be acceptable. Equipment lacking 13

certification especially by not meeting the minimum requirements shall be used only when certified 14

equipment is unavailable. Personnel not meeting the minimum requirements shall not be used. Equipment 15

not staffed at the minimum level may not be hired. 16

NOTE: All Type 1 and Type 2 Structure Engines must meet minimum NWCG Specifications set forth in this 17

chapter AND the minimum NFPA requirements for the year in which it was manufactured. 18

Basic and advanced equipment and inspection workshops sponsored by Contract Operations in the NR, cover 19

the necessary safety systems, the mechanical soundness, compliance with transportation safety rules, laws, 20

and other codes. Compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations, laws, and other codes is the 21

responsibility of the LGFF. 22

Pre-season inspections are not required for in-state incidents. All LGFFs are still encouraged to have annual 23

inspections and maintain all DOT requirements. A demob inspection or No Damage/No Claims statement on 24

the OF-286 must be signed for payment. For out-of-state incidents, an inspection prior to dispatch or at the 25

time of dispatch is required. Contact the local Land or Unit office regarding obtaining an inspection. 26

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LGFF ENGINE RATES 1

TYPE

Un-operated

Hourly Rate

Fully Operated

Hourly Rate*

Minimum

Number of

personnel*

$214.00

$342.00

$168.00

$264.00

$128.00

$224.00

$112.00

$176.00

$80.00

$144.00

$72.00

$136.00

$62.00

$126.00

*For operational purposes and/or for safety reasons some engines or tenders may operate with an additional2

crewmember with the approval of the host agency. For a fully operated apparatus, the Fully Operated rate is 3

increased by $32.00/hr. for each formally ordered additional crew member. 4

Equipment not staffed at the minimum level may not be hired. Do not adjust Un-Operated rates based on a 5

staffing component. 6

HYBRID ENGINES - “Hybrid” means - engines in which a county or LGFF entity owns the chassis, and 7

the State of Montana DNRC has provided the fire package, including the pump, bed, and toolboxes. 8

In the Northern Rockies Geographic Area - The rates for a Hybrid Engine are 67 percent of the applicable 9

un-operated rate in the table shown above. 10

Out of the Northern Rockies Geographic Area – The rates for a Hybrid Engine are 100 percent if a 11

department is eligible to take an out of the Northern Rockies geographic area assignment, i.e., equipment 12

must be hired as Fully Operated (Option 2) or under a separate cooperative agreement (Option 3). See 13

Section 01.5-3, Possible Hiring Methods. 14

ENGINE STANDARDS FOR TYPE 16

MINIMUM STANDARDS - The following guide will assist in the typing of engines. When typing 17

equipment, all standards must be met to qualify the equipment at a particular Type. Failure to meet any 18

equipment standard places the equipment in a lower type and it may be paid at that lower rate, or it may 19

disqualify the equipment in its entirety. 20

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MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR TYPE 1

COMPONENTS

Pump Capacity **

GPM @ PSI

1000+

150

500

150

250

100

Tank Capacity (Gallons)

Minimum/Maximum

300/

None

300/

None

500/

None

750/

None

400/

750

150/

400

50/

200

Hose, 2½ inches (feet)

1,200

1,000

N/A

Hose, 1½ inch (feet)

500

1000

300

N/A

Hose, 1 inch (feet)

-0-

500

300

200

Ladder (feet)

***48'

N/A

Pump and roll

N/A

Yes

Maximum GVWR (lbs.)

N/A

26,000

19,500

14,000

Master Stream (GPM)

500

N/A

Personnel (minimum number)

* Type 1 and 2 Structural Engines must also meet minimum specifications of NFPA for the year in which2

they were manufactured. 3

** All pumps shall have pressure gauges that meet the minimum pump pressure rating. 4

*** This includes a 24-foot extension ladder, 14-foot roof ladder, and 10-foot attic ladder for a total of 48 5

feet of ladder. 6

NOTE: Engines specifically designed for on-road and structure work may not be signed up as wildland 7

engines. 8

Foam Units: No compensation will be given for foam units; however, foam used during the incident may be 9

replaced or compensated for as part of operating supplies. 10

For the Minimum Requirement Complement for Engines, please see the NRCG Mobilization of Local 11

Government Forces guide located at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-guides. 12

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WATER TENDER CLASSIFICATIONS 1

Minimum Standards for Type 2

COMPONENTS

TYPE 1

TYPE 2

TYPE 3

Pump Capacity (GPM)

300

200

Tank Capacity (Gallons)

4,000 +

2,500

1,000

Off Load Capacity (GPM)

300

200

Maximum Refill Time (Minutes)

Personnel (Minimum Number)

Drafting Capability

Yes

For the Minimum Requirement Complement for Water Tenders, please see the NRCG Mobilization of Local 4

Government Forces guide located at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-guides. 5

LGFF WATER TENDER RATES 6

TYPE

Un-Operated

Hourly rate

Fully Operated

Hourly rate

Number of

Operators **

WT1

$149.00

$181.00

WT2

$108.00

$140.00

WT3

$80.00

$112.00

** For operational purposes and/or for safety reasons some engines or tenders may operate with an 7

additional crewmember with the approval of the host agency. For Fully Operated tenders, the Fully Operated 8

rate is increased by an hourly rate of $32.00/hr. for each formally ordered additional crew member. Do not 9

adjust Un-Operated rates based on a staffing component. 10

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TACTICAL WATER TENDER CLASSIFICATION 1

Minimum Standards for Type 2

COMPONENTS

TYPE 1

TYPE 2

Pump Capacity

(GPM)

250

@ Rated pressure (psi)

150

Tank Capacity

(Gallons)

2,000 +

Minimum 1,000 Maximum 1,999

Hose mounted on

live hose reel -3/4” I.D.

100

Pump and roll

Yes

Personnel

(Minimum Number)

Foam Proportioner system

Yes

For the Minimum Requirement Complement for Tactical Water Tenders, please see the NRCG Mobilization 4

of Local Government Forces guide located at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-5

guides. 6

LGFF TACTICAL WATER TENDER RATES 7

TYPE

Un-operated

Hourly Rate

Fully Operated

Hourly Rate

Minimum

Number of

Operators **

TWT1

$148.00

$212.00

TWT2

$138.00

$202.00

** For operational purposes and/or for safety reasons some engines or tenders may operate with an 8

additional crewmember with the approval of the host agency. For fully operated tenders, the Fully Operated 9

rate is increased by $32.00/hr. for each formally ordered additional crew member. Equipment not staffed at 10

the minimum level may not be hired. Do not adjust Un-Operated rates based on a staffing component. 11

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PORTABLE PUMPS 1

Type

Un-operated

Daily Rate

Remarks

$137.00

Low-pressure/high-volume pumps producing a minimum volume of 500

GPM. LGFF provides intake and discharge hose.

$ 64.00

Small low volume/high-pressure portable pumps with intake hose, capable

of being transported by one or two people. Pumps in this category are the

Mark 26, Mark III and Gorman Rupp, or similar type pumps.

$ 37.00

Small low-pressure/high-volume portable pump that can be transported by

one or two people. Homelite or Honda trash pumps are examples.

FRAMED OR SELF-STANDING PORTABLE WATER STORAGE TANKS (Porta Tank) 3

NOTE: These rates are to be used when the porta tank is utilized separate from tender operations or is 4

rented from the department. 5

Capacity

Un-operated Daily Rate

1,000-1,999 gallons

$33.00

2,000-3,000 gallons

$39.00

LGFF DOZERS 6

The Dozer and Grader categories below, are typically, but not always, used by county road crews in the 7

completion of fireline and/or rehab work on the incident. 8

All Dozer/Grader operators performing tactical duties are required to complete an annual light physical 9

fitness test (walk 1 mile in 16 minutes or less). 10

Method of hire for Dozers and Graders is self-transported and is included in the hourly rate. 11

Class

Flywheel

Horsepower

Minimum Base

Weight

Un-operated

Hourly Rate

Fully Operated

Hourly Rate

240 and above

60,000 lbs.

$150.00

$175.00

150-250

35,000 lbs.

$90.00

$115.00

99-165

20,000 lbs.

$60.00

$85.00

50-110

10,000 lbs.

$50.00

$75.00

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LGFF GRADERS 1

Class

Flywheel

Horsepower

Un-operated

Hourly Rate

Fully Operated

Hourly Rate

201+

$72.00

$110.00

126-200

$58.00

$96.00

<125

$41.00

$78.00

Note: Chains not required on machine, but available at next operational period if requested. 2

LGFF CHIPPERS 3

Type

Minimum inch

diameter capacity

Minimum Flywheel

Horsepower

Un-Operated Daily Rate

180

$880.00

13-17

110

$800.00

9-12

$720.00

Method of hire for Chippers is self-transported and is included in the daily rate. 5

All types must be equipped with an in-feed mechanism that operates in forward, reverse, and stop mode. 6

Optional: Boom feed if required 7

Requires a minimum of 2 operators trained to OSHA standards. Operators performing tactical duties are 8

required to complete an annual light physical fitness test (walk 1 mile in 16 minutes or less). 9

All operating costs including fuel, maintenance, insurance, etc. are included in the daily rate. 10

LGFF MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT 11

Equipment not listed in this supplement should be rented at a reasonable, negotiated commercial rate. 12

01.5-5-1 Local Government Fire Force Ambulances and Medical Equipment 14

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This section applies to LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMBULANCES ONLY. If using private ambulance 1

companies, please refer to the NRCG Supplement to Chapter 20 of the SIIBM. For additional direction, 2

please see Section 01.2 of this supplement. 3

Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) 4

TYPE

RATE TYPE

MINIMUM

PERSONNEL

HOURLY RATES

Ambulance (ALS)

Fully Operated Hourly Rate

2 – (1) ALS and (1)

BLS

$154.00

Ambulance (ALS)

Un-operated, hired under

Option 1 or 3, Specified in

01.5-3

2 – (1) ALS and (1)

BLS

$66.00

Ambulance (BLS)

Fully Operated Hourly Rate

(2) BLS

$140.00

Ambulance (BLS)

Un-operated, hired under

Option 1 or 3, Specified in

01.5-3

(2) BLS

$60.00

Patient Transport

Mileage Rate

N/A

LGFF normal billing

rate. See below**

ALS Chase Unit

Fully Operated Rate

(1) ALS

$74.00

ALS Chase Unit

Un-operated, hired under

Option 1 or 3, Specified in

01.5-3

(1) ALS

$30.00

Extra ALS Personnel

Fully Operated Additional

Personnel

N/A

$44.00

Extra BLS Personnel

Fully Operated Additional

Personnel

N/A

$40.00

BLS KIT

Replacement of Disposables

Un-operated

Replacement of

Disposables

ALS Kit

Daily Rate + Replacements

of Disposables

Un-operated

$50/Day +

replacement of

disposables

NOTE: Ambulances will be under hire for incident use only and will be required to be available during off-5

shift hours if needed for emergency transport. No additional compensation will be allowed for this 6

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Equipment: The resource order must specify whether ordering an ALS or BLS ambulance, or an ALS Chase 1

Unit. ALS ambulances come equipped with the state requirements for ambulances of that type including a 2

Montana licensed Paramedic (EMTP or EMPF) or an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT or 3

AEMF), cardiac monitoring equipment, advanced airway management tools, medications for pain control, 4

cardiac emergencies, and other drugs as required by the state. BLS ambulances come equipped with the state 5

minimum requirements for BLS ambulances and two Montana licensed Emergency Medical Technicians 6

(EMTB or EMTF). 7

An ALS Chase Unit comes staffed with a Montana licensed paramedic with a vehicle equipped with oxygen, 8

backboard, transport litter, basic bandaging and splinting materials, cardiac monitoring equipment, advanced 9

airway management tools, medications for pain control, cardiac emergencies, and other drugs as required by 10

the Administrative Rules of the State of Montana. Equipment shall be stored in a manner that makes it easily 11

transportable by helicopter. The vehicle for the chase unit must be 4x4 capable and must be able to drive in 12

typical fireline conditions. 13

BLS and ALS Kits: Kits are provided by the qualified medical personnel who are being hired. See Section 14

01.2. A BLS kit must contain the minimum Basic Equipment Kit items as listed below per Administrative 15

Rules of Montana (ARM) Rule 37.104.204 and must be documented on a resource order and requested by 16

the incident. Each kit must contain a complement list with the kit contents listed. For ALS kits, the minimum 17

BLS kit must be provided, plus any additional ALS items directed by medical control. Any personnel using 18

such kits must be under the medical direction of their sponsoring medical director per Montana 19

Administrative Rules, Montana Codes, and the Montana EMS protocols. 20

EMS Personnel: Personnel must hold a current Montana license which could include registration with the 21

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Additionally, all personnel must complete the annual 22

Fireline Safety Refresher RT-130. Personnel who are not line-qualified and those assigned to stay in camp, 23

must be escorted to and from the fireline with a line-qualified person. 24

Fireline Qualified EMS: - Personnel who are fireline-going and are assigned in one of the fireline position 25

titles, must be qualified at the Firefighter Type 2 level (FFT2) or above (see minimum training requirements 26

in Section 01.5-4). 27

Fireline training and qualifications can be documented on an Incident Qualification Card or a LGFF Chief’s 28

Certification Form. The LGFF Chief’s Certification form is NOT USED to certify an individual as an 29

Emergency Medical Technician but is utilized to certify that the individual has the above listed minimum 30

fireline qualifications per NWCG PMS-310-1 Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide or meets the intent 31

of 310-1. EMT qualifications must be documented/certified on the state medical certification form. 32

NOTE – LGFF Ambulance services operating outside of their normal jurisdiction are encouraged to contact 33

local hospital(s) for online medical control and to discuss resource capability. 34

**Patient Transport: When the ambulance is mobilized to transport a patient, the hourly rate is dropped to 35

$0.00 and the ambulance reverts to their patient billing procedures for the medical incident, which would 36

include a loaded mileage rate. For all patient care and transport, the ambulance will submit a bill to the 37

patient’s appropriate home agency for workers’ compensation billing. The APMC guidelines for the 38

Northern Rockies states that all care beyond basic first aid will be processed through the patient’s 39

appropriate workers’ compensation insurance. Medical transport shall be documented, for both equipment 40

and personnel resources as appropriate, on the required shift ticket and shall be submitted to Finance (if 41

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available) or the Land/Unit office for documentation purposes. If no patient care or transport occurs, the 1

ambulance will be paid the hourly rate for the time worked. 2

LGFF Ambulances are to be contracted dry (fuel provided by the incident). 3

Additional personnel may be ordered at the discretion of the incident managers. Additional personnel will be 4

necessary for incidents that require coverage for more than 16 hours per day. When ordering ambulances or 5

chase units, consideration should be made for providing adequate work/rest ratios. 6

Applicable state laws and regulations can be found in the Montana Code Annotated Title 50 Chapter 6, 7

http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0500/chapter_0060/parts_index.html , and Montana Administrative Rules 8

Title 37 Chapter 104, http://www.mtrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=37.104. 9

The minimum BLS Kit contents can be found at: 10

http://www.mtrules.org/gateway/RuleNo.asp?RN=37%2E104%2E204 or as noted below. 11

MINIMUM BLS KIT CONTENTS 12

• 2 air occlusive dressings13

• 1 blood pressure manometer with adult, extra-large adult, and pediatric cuffs14

• 1 stethoscope15

• 5 dressings (assorted)16

• 2 pairs of exam gloves17

• 1 pair of safety glasses to provide splash protection for the ECP18

• 1 surgical mask19

• 1 oral glucose20

• 1 flashlight21

• 4 soft roller bandages22

• 4 rolls of adhesive tape of assorted sizes23

• 1 pair of heavy leather gloves24

• 1 helmet for personnel that is capable of protection from head injury25

• Paper and pen or pencil26

• 1 pair of scissors27

• 1 nasal oxygen cannula28

• 1 adult and one pediatric oxygen mask29

• 1 portable oxygen system containing at least 200 liters of oxygen with regulator and flowmeter30

• 1 bulb syringe or equivalent suction apparatus31

• 1 mouth to mask resuscitator with one-way valve, oxygen inlet and oxygen connecting tubing32

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• 4 oropharyngeal airways of assorted child and adult sizes 1

• 4 triangular bandages2

ALS kits must contain all the above noted items, in addition to those items required by the sponsoring 3

medical director. 4

01.5-5-2 Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) 5

REMS is a pre-staged extrication team that provides technical expertise in the use of Low Angle Rope 6

Rescue Operations (LARRO), High Angle Rope Rescue Operations (HARRO), and advanced terrain 7

techniques to transport a patient to either a vehicle or aircraft for transport to an appropriate medical facility. 8

Refer to NRCG Memo# 2022-003 located at: https://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/nrcg/index/REMS-Guidance-9

Signed.pdf . 10

Local government personnel and equipment ordered for a REMS assignment should be hired using the 11

appropriate rate in the EFF Pay Plan and Position Matrix for the personnel, and this supplement (Chapter 50) 12

for the equipment. Necessary extraction equipment not contained in this chapter should be hired at a 13

reasonable negotiated rate and include terms for replacement for items lost or destroyed on the assignment. 14

Minimum REMS Configuration 16

• Four Personnel17

o One NWCG FFT1 qualified individual, all others NWCG FFT2 qualified (arduous physical18

fitness).19

o All trained in Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations.20

o Two trained in High Angle Rope Rescue Operations.21

• A four-wheel drive vehicle capable of carrying the entire module and equipment.22

• May be ordered with UTV.23

• All necessary extraction equipment included.24

REMS configurations may include medically qualified personnel from EMTB to EMTP. The intent of 26

REMS, no matter the configuration, is to utilize advanced rope and rescue techniques to safely extricate a 27

firefighter who was injured or became ill in steep and challenging terrain. 28

REMS Standard Equipment List 30

• Four-person 4WD truck or equivalent31

• Rope (NFPA 1983 Technical or General Use)32

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o 2 each 200’1

o 2 each 300’2

o 2 each 150’3

• Adequate bags for safe transport and storage of rope4

• Equipment (NFPA 1983 Technical or General Use)5

o 4 each descent control devices6

o 22 each carabiners, auto-locking7

o 4 each small or mini prusik minding pulleys8

o 2 each small or mini prusik minding double pulleys9

o 1 each gathering plate or ring10

• Agency specific equipment (Non-NFPA compliant equipment)11

o 16 each prusik, compatible with rope diameter choice12

o Webbing, 1” width, greater than 17 KN13

 12 each 20’14

 8 each 12’15

 8 each 5’16

o 1 each edge protection kit17

o 1 each hardware bag / pack18

o 5 each pickets19

o 1 each sledgehammer20

o Bicycle pump or fix a flat21

o Tire plugs22

o Adequate packs to contain above listed gear23

o GPS Device24

o Flagging25

o Basic First Aid Kit26

o 4 each Class II or III harnesses27

• Patient Extraction Equipment28

o Backboard29

o 1 each multi-piece basket stretcher with hoist pre-rig30

o 1 each Sked or other collapsible litter31

o Litter wheel32

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o Knee and lumbar padding1

o Leg splint with fiber tape and trauma shears2

o Patient sleeping bag3

o Patient fire shelter4

o Patient helmet5

o Patient eye protection6

o Patient / Victim harness7

01.5-6 Agency Assistance with Local Government Fire Forces 8

When five or more LGFF resources are dispatched to an incident, DNRC or the Incident Management Team 9

(IMT) may furnish a Technical Specialist to assist with any issues concerning personnel or equipment with 10

the goal of helping mitigate significant differences which may arise and to ensure the departments are signed 11

up properly. This person works for the IMT and is commonly housed in the Finance Section. This person is 12

responsible for coordinating with the Incident Commander and the Command and General Staff on matters 13

pertaining to resources (equipment and personnel) and in some cases jurisdictional responsibilities of LGFF 14

resources associated with the incident and assists in the day-to-day operations with the LGFF. 15

Technical Specialist Position Responsibilities: 16

• Advise the Agency Administrator, Incident Business Advisor, and the IMT of the area LGFF17

jurisdictional responsibilities, including mutual aid responsibilities.18

• Review contract or agreement specifications (such as Operating Agreements, MOUs, IA Agreements,19

and/or DNRC Incident Rental Agreements, etc.) regarding pay (equipment and personnel).20

• Review business management activities to assure compliance with legal and fiscal requirements and21

efficient use of resources. Includes property management, law enforcement, and civil rights.22

• Prepare a checklist of items that the Finance/Administration Section Chief (FSC) and the IMT need23

to be aware of; include terms and conditions of operating plans or agreements.24

• Review job responsibilities and assignments for LGFF personnel.25

• Monitor local jurisdictional agency responses in meeting jurisdictional responsibilities.26

• Attend incoming briefing with the IMT if possible; make contact with the FSC.27

• Attend planning sessions and make known the availability of LGFF resources, such as the length of28

commitment, rotating personnel, and impacts to local government operations.29

• Through the FSC, provide information on use of equipment and personnel. Coordinate with the30

Logistics Section Chief (LSC) to identify problem areas for the LGFF such as interaction with the31

IMT and logistical support.32

• Coordinate with the FSC and the LSC to ensure timekeeping and recording is being completed.33

Provide assistance to appropriate personnel on timekeeping, travel, accidents, injuries, personnel34

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• Check for compliance with equipment specifications, certification, engine typing, and Federal Excess 1

equipment use guidelines.2

• Ensure safety, personal protective equipment, other equipment, and actions of the LGFF personnel3

are consistent with approved standards.4

• Assist the IMT in providing for the well-being and safety of assigned LGFF resources.5

• Assist the IMT in the demobilization (if necessary) of LGFF resources.6

• Provide direction for distribution of pay documents.7

01.6 MONTANA NATIONAL GUARD 8

All time is kept by the National Guard designated member and will be forwarded to Department of Military 9

Affairs (DMA) according to their rules and regulations. Mark any timekeeping documents clearly as 10

National Guard and include military rank of individual. The DMA will bill DNRC for all federal and state 11

supported fires. 12

National Guard personnel are paid a daily rate. National Guard personnel do not receive hazard pay or any 13

other pay differential. National Guard personnel are covered under Montana’s Workers Compensation 14

Insurance Program through the Montana State Fund. National Guard personnel are reimbursed for travel per 15

diem expenses according to State of Montana regulations. 16

In administrative dealings with National Guard personnel, the chain of command should be respected. 17

Disputes or discussions with individual National Guard personnel should include the individual’s superior 18

ranking supervisor. 19

Responsibility for payment: If the resources are ordered through DES, the ordering entity is responsible for 20

payment as in the case of a local government or sheriff’s office ordering the National Guard for evacuations. 21

If the resource is ordered through the fire to assist in fire suppression or other duties associated with the fire, 22

the host agency is responsible for payment. 23

The Memorandum of Agreement can be found at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-24

guides. 25

01.7 MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 26

Through a cooperative agreement/operating plan between the Montana DNRC, the Montana Department of 27

Corrections (DOC), and Montana State Prison (MSP), correctional officers and low security inmates form a 28

Type 2 Hand Crew referred to as the Deer Lodge Crew. The Deer Lodge Crew is normally comprised of 15 29

inmates (FFT2s), 3 correctional officers (FFT1s), and always supervised by a DNRC crew boss (CRWB). 30

The crew may be used on any wildland fire incident, regardless of jurisdiction, within the State of Montana. 31

The Deer Lodge Crew is a resource of the DNRC Southwestern Land Office (SWLO) and is dispatched 32

through the Missoula Interagency Dispatch Center (MDC). All costs in support of other agencies will be paid 33

through DNRC and reimbursed through the Montana Cooperative Wildland Fire Management Agreement. It 34

is the responsibility of the host agency to forward the completed payment packages/timekeeping documents 35

to the DNRC Anaconda Unit, 1300 Maguire Road, Anaconda MT 59711, after release from the incident. The 36

Anaconda Unit will audit the payment packages prior to submission to the Department of Corrections. The 37

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and regular hourly rates for inmates (no overtime) per the DOC cooperative agreement/operating plan. 1

Correctional officers and inmates do not receive hazard pay or any other pay differential. Correctional 2

officers and inmates are covered under the Montana Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program (see Section 3

01.3-7) by the Department of Corrections. Correctional officers may use the commissary, if one is provided, 4

on a cash basis. Inmates are not allowed commissary privileges. 5

The assigned DNRC crew boss will be the administrative contact for the Deer Lodge Crew and will consult 6

with the correctional officers in matters regarding security. 7

The DOC cooperative agreement/operating plan can be found at: 8

https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-guides 9

01.8 MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDT) 10

There is a Memorandum of Understanding with the DOT to provide for the safe and efficient movement of 11

road users through or around temporary traffic control zones created by incident management activities. It 12

can be found under Mobilization Guides at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-guides 13

01.9 MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL 14

There is an agreement between the State of Montana DNRC and the Montana Highway Patrol, for 15

mobilizing law enforcement to ensure public and firefighter safety by providing traffic control and security 16

for roadways and property. The agreement is located on-line at: 17

https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-guides 18

01.10 MONTANA SHERIFFS AND PEACE OFFICERS 19

There is an agreement between the State of Montana DNRC and the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers for 20

mobilizing law enforcement for an evacuation event which has exceeded local capacity. The MSPOA 21

agreement is located on-line at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-guides 22

Law Enforcement Vehicle for incident use - $140/Day + Fuel, NO Mileage Paid - Law Enforcement 23

Vehicles ordered by the host incident agency utilized for work outside the normal scope of law enforcement 24

duties such as roadblocks and incident security should be reimbursed at this un-operated rate. Vehicles must 25

be ordered by the incident agency to perform duties beyond their normal assigned duties. Payment will not 26

be made for additional attributes such as computers, radios, scene lighting, etc., unless specifically negotiated 27

and ordered by the incident on a case-by-case basis. Fuel and operating supplies will be reimbursed but NO 28

MILEAGE will be paid. Notation must be made on the daily shift tickets that the vehicle was used as a Law 29

Enforcement Vehicle. This daily rate is not subject to first or last day prorating. 30

01.11 STATE-OWNED AND OTHER LGFF EQUIPMENT 31

DNRC shall be reimbursed for the use of state-owned and operated equipment in support of other agency 32

incidents unless the master agreement with the cooperating agency states otherwise (see exception, Section 33

01.5-5, Equipment on Loan). The receiving agency will provide operating materials and supplies, such as 34

fuel and oil, and mileage will be reimbursed at the standard rate if applicable. In the event the equipment 35

breaks down and is repaired at the receiving agency’s expense, the cost of the repair shall be deducted from 36

the bill for its use. Copies of repair bills shall be submitted to the responsible DNRC Land or Unit office, at 37

the termination of DNRC support activity, for inclusion in the fire bill calculation. 38

The Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket (OF 297) or combined Emergency Personnel & Equipment Shift 39

Ticket (DNRC297), the Emergency Equipment Use Invoice (OF 286), Resource Order, and the DNRC 40

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Resource Rate form provide the required documentation for the use of DNRC-owned equipment. Copies 1

should be retained at the incident and the original signed shift tickets and invoices are either forwarded to the 2

responsible Land or Unit office or sent home with the operator. The OF-286, for this purpose, should be 3

filled out in the following manner: In Block 22 (remarks), enter “For Fire Record Only.” 4

01.11-1 Sedans, Sport Utility Vehicles, and Pickups 5

The following rates are for agency-owned vehicles hired on a Resource Rate Form, and LGFF-owned 6

vehicles hired on an IRA. The rates may also be used to determine agency costs used in billing suppression 7

costs of all fires. 8

There is one standard method of hire: 9

• Un-operated: daily rate plus the Standard mileage rate (mileage covers wear and tear only).10

• The government provides operating supplies, i.e. fuel.11

• Daily rate is not subject to prorating.12

• Agencies must adhere to their policies regarding hiring of drivers and equipment.13

The mileage rate used for these vehicles is the “Standard Rate” set annually by the Montana Department of 14

Administration (DOA) and is currently .32 per mile for 2024. 15

AUTOMOBILE – Rates: 16

Auto Type

Un-operated Daily Rate

Compact

$35.00

Midsize or larger

$48.00

Mini-Van

$55.00

PICKUPS, 4X2 – Rates: 19

Pickup Type

Un-operated Daily Rate

Compact

$37.00

½ ton

$44.00

¾ ton

$49.00

1 ton

$60.00

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PICKUPS, 4X4 – Rates: 1

Pickup Type

Un-operated Daily Rate

Compact

$44.00

½ ton

$49.00

¾ ton

$55.00

1 ton

$68.00

SPORT UTILITY – Rates: 3

SUV Type

Un-operated Daily Rate

Compact - 5 or less passengers

$53.00

Mid-sized 6-7 passengers

$58.00

Full-sized 8 or more passengers or Cargo Van

$68.00

Off-Road Vehicle for Line Personnel - $140/Day + Fuel, NO Mileage - Vehicles for off-road use for line 5

personnel as listed, but not limited to: Strike Team Leader, Task Force Leader, Division Supervisor, Heavy 6

Equipment Boss, or any other position that could require that a vehicle be taken off road. Vehicle must be a 7

4x4 SUV or 4x4 pickup that is off-road capable typically with 10-ply or load range E tires. The vehicle 8

should be equipped with a digital programmable mobile radio (i.e. BK Mobile Radio). Fuel and operating 9

supplies will be reimbursed but NO MILEAGE will be paid. Vehicles not used in a Line capacity will be 10

paid at the standard daily rate plus mileage as listed in Section 01.11-1 above. 11

If the vehicle complies with the above stipulations and is hired at the off-road rate, the rate will be in effect 12

for the entire time the vehicle is under hire. This daily rate is not subject to prorating unless rendered 13

inoperable due to mechanical failure, or other circumstance. Additionally, the payment package must include 14

the vehicle operator’s overhead resource order (or other suitable documentation) as verification that the 15

vehicle was used off road in support of a line-qualified position. 16

Command Vehicles - Command vehicles should be hired using the above rate for an off-road vehicle. A 17

higher rate may be negotiated for extra equipment used depending on the capability and the use of the 18

vehicle if used beyond the basic function of transportation. This daily rate is not subject to prorating unless 19

rendered inoperable due to mechanical failure, or other circumstance. Command vehicles are eligible for out-20

of-region assignments. Command vehicles not used in their command capacity, or for transportation only, 21

will be paid at the standard daily rate plus mileage as listed in Section 01.11-1 above. 22

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01.11-2 Trailers and Transports 1

This category includes government-owned trailer units as specified. Refurbishment costs for tools and 2

equipment from fire caches shall be paid by receiving agency under separate billing. 3

Mobile Office Trailers Location at Time of Hire Un-Operated Daily Rate

County Assist Team

Plans Trailer

DNRC, Central Land Office –

Helena

$750.00

County Assist Team

Finance/Plans Trailer

DNRC, Northeastern Land Office

- Lewistown

$750.00

Mobile Command Post

DNRC, Fire Protection Bureau -

Missoula

$750.00

County Assist Team

Plans Trailer

DNRC, Eastern Land Office –

Miles City

$750.00

Plans/Finance Trailer

Other Command/Office Trailer

DNRC, Northwestern Land

Office - Kalispell

Local Government or state-

owned

$500.00

NELO Small Logistics Trailer

DNRC, Northeastern Land

Office, Lewistown

$75.00

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Mobile Office Trailers Location at Time of Hire Un-Operated Daily Rate

CLO Small Logistics Trailer

DNRC, Central Land Office –

Helena

$100.00

NWLO Logistics Trailer

DNRC, Northwestern Land

Office, Kalispell

$100.00

Additional Incident Costs

Haul-in cost for vehicle as needed

may be charged at the applicable

1-ton rate as listed in Section

01.11-1.

N/A

Other Equipment

Un-Operated Daily

Rate

CLO Light Tower

$75.00

Starlink Satellite Kit, daily rate includes delivery, set up and tear down. An

increase in bandwidth may require renegotiation with the original contracting

officer.

$100.00

Fifth wheel trailer, tandem axle – 20-foot to 28-foot flatbed, minimum 10,000

GVW

$50.00

Flatbed snowmobile trailer, minimum 3,000 GVW

$30.00

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01.11-3 All-Terrain Vehicles 2

* Pump includes hose, 50-gallon maximum tank capacity, 2 Operators.3

• All riders must wear an approved helmet while operating an ATV or UTV.4

• Daily rate includes haul in/out.5

01.11-4 Agency-Owned Engines and Water Tenders 6

Agency-owned engines and tenders will be billed at the rates in the LGFF table in Section 01.5-5. 7

01.11-5 DNRC Hand Wash Station 8

Handwash Station Includes

Un-Operated Daily

Rate

Includes a self-contained 6 sink trailer with propane hot water, 450-

gallon internal tank, 750-gallon grey-water bladder, paper towel

dispenser, and mirrors. Applicable vehicle rates listed in Section 01.11-

1 will apply for transport in and out. The incident will supply potable

water and haul the grey water.

$500.00

01.11-6 Portable Generators 10

Generator Size

Daily Rate

10 KW or Less

$60.00/Day

10 KW to 20 KW

$80.00/Day

20 KW to 30 KW

$100.00/Day

30 KW and Above

$120.00/Day

Type

Un-Operated Daily

Rate No Pump

Un-Operated Daily Rate

With Pump*

ATV (1 Rider) No Three Wheelers - no tank

w/pump allowed.

$100.00

N/A

UTV Side by Side Seating (i.e., Polaris Ranger,

Kawasaki Mule) or similar with 3 or less seats.

$200.00

$300.00

UTV Side by Side Seating with 4 or more seats.

$250.00

$350.00

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01.11-7 Aircraft 1

State-owned Aircraft: Un-operated rate, based on flying time, does not include operating supplies or support 2

vehicles. Rates are set by the Montana Legislature. Current rates were set by the 2023 Legislative Session 3

and will remain in effect until changed by the Legislature. 4

Type

Current Hourly Rates

Fixed Wing

$ 210.00

Rotary Wing Type 3

$ 525.00

Rotary Wing Type 2

$1,860.00

Tail Numbers for State of Montana DNRC-owned aircraft are as follows: 6

• Fixed Wing 9067M, 6312B, and 391M7

• Helicopters T2: 381M, 387M, 388M, 394M, and 395M8

• Helicopters T3: 384M and 392M9

Montana National Guard Aircraft: Rates available per annual agreement with DNRC, which may be 10

found on-line at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-guides 11

Fuel Trucks (aviation support): 12

Size

Un-Operated Daily Rate

300 gallons

$200.00

600 gallons

$500.00

2,600 gallons

$800.00

01.11-8 Boats 14

The rates noted below pertain to agency-to-agency use. Commercial use rates may be higher. 15

Cooperator provides: 16

• Operator(s). Boats will be operated by agency employees, which may include EFFs, other MT state17

agency employees, and LGFF employees. Boats will not be operated by personnel under the age of18

18 years old.19

• Operating supplies such as anchors/ropes, etc. The government will provide fuel and oil.20

• A personal floatation device for each person being transported.21

• First-Aid kit and fire extinguisher.22

The incident can provide: 23

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to cooperator/operator who will return PPE to the incident upon 24

demobilization or invoice will be reduced for missing PPE. 25

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Boat FWHP

Size

*Un-Operated Daily Rate

≥35, < 150 HP

< 16 FT

$300.00

≥35, < 150 HP

16 – 20 FT

$350.00

≥50, ≤ 250 HP

21 – 23 FT

$400.00

≥50, ≤ 250 HP

24 – 26 FT

$450.00

Pontoons

16 – 20 FT

$400.00

Pontoons

21 – 23 FT

$450.00

Pontoons

≥ 24 FT

$500.00

*Daily rate includes haul in/haul out. 1

Fire Boat

Minimum Number

of Operators

*Un-Operated

Hourly Rate

Minimum Pump Capacity of 1,500 GPM

$115.00

*Hourly Rate includes haul in/haul out.2

Minimum Special Provisions: 3

• Boats under hire are required to comply with all State of Montana licensing and registration4

requirements.5

• Boats hired must comply with U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety regulations.6

• All equipment under this agreement must be owned and titled by the LGFF or County listed in Box 47

of the IRA. No leased equipment unless the lease was initiated to fulfill the department’s normal8

duties as established under the Montana Codes Annotated (MCA).9

01.12 CLAIMS 11

Claims arising under the jurisdiction of the State of Montana are negotiated by the responsible Line Officer 12

or his or her designee, who must be named on the DNRC Authorized Signers List. When possible, claims 13

should be settled at the incident. Settled claims may require an S (supply) resource order number for 14

reimbursement/payment. For comprehensive information on handling claims against DNRC, see Chapter 370 15

in the DNRC 300 Incident Business Management Manual, or contact the Forestry Division Office, 16

Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana 59804; office 17

phone: (406) 542-4300. 18

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01.13 OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR MONTANA 1

01.13-1 NRCG Mobilization of Local Government Firefighting Resources 2

Information contained within the Mobilization of Local Government Firefighting Resources guides the safe, 3

cost effective, and timely hiring and mobilization of Montana’s Local Government Forces. This mobilization 4

guide is most commonly referred to as the “Umbrella Document,” and provides guidance on how Local 5

Government Forces are made available to Northern Rockies (NR) cooperating agencies and the interagency 6

wildland fire system. 7

This document may be found on-line at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-guides 8

01.13-2 DNRC 300 Manual - Incident Business Management 9

This internal manual provides incident business management guidance to DNRC employees and cooperating 10

agency personnel on managing DNRC wildland fire incidents according to State-specific policies and 11

procedures. This document may be found on-line at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-12

guides. 13

01.13-3 DNRC 900 Manual - Wildland Fire Suppression 14

This internal manual provides guidance to DNRC employees and cooperating agency personnel on wildland 15

fire suppression policies and procedures within Montana. This document may be found on-line at: 16

https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/agreements-plans-guides 17

01.13-4 DNRC IBA Operating Guidelines/DNRC IBA Job Aid 18

These documents provide guidance to DNRC employees and cooperating agencies on the State’s general 19

operating guidelines relating to fire business management and the role of DNRC Incident Business Advisors. 20

They may both be found on-line at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/forms-information 21

01.13-5 DNRC Local Government Fire Force (LGFF) Incident Rental Agreement 22

Local Government Fire Force (LGFF) equipment are hired on one (or more) DNRC Incident Rental 23

Agreements: Unoperated IRA, Fully Operated IRA, or Option 3-Unoperated. Equipment must meet the 24

accepted typing standards set forth in this supplement. Year-to-Year agreements (single year) are the 25

preferred method, but an Area or Unit office may initiate a multi-year agreement for up to a three-year (3-26

year) period. LGFF Equipment hired Fully Operated (under Hiring Option 2) or hired under Option 3 are 27

eligible to accept assignments outside the Northern Rockies Geographic Area. Incident Rental Agreements 28

templates may be found on-line at: https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Wildfire/local-government-fire-forces 29

01.14 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS 30

The specific meanings of terms may be found in prevailing current NWCG publications unless otherwise 31

defined herein. 32

AGENCY – See “Government” 33

APMC - Agency Provided Medical Care 34

COOPERATOR – Local Government entities available through agreement to assist the Federal and 35

State government agencies. 36

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CREW MEMBER – Basic wildland firefighter used to control and extinguish wildland fires and 1

works as a member of an engine crew or hand crew under the supervision of a higher qualified 2

individual. 3

DES – Department of Emergency Services 4

DNRC – Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, https://dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/About/ 5

ENGB – Single Resource Engine Boss 6

ENOP – Engine Operator 7

FEPP - Federal Excess Property Program. 8

GACC – Geographic Area Coordination Center 9

GAWR – Gross Axle Weight Rating 10

GOVERNMENT – United States Department of Agriculture – Forest Service (USDA-FS), National 11

Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and 12

United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USF&WS), Montana Department of Natural Resources and 13

Conservation (MT DNRC), Idaho Department of Lands (IDL), Montana Department of Emergency 14

Services (MT DES), North Dakota Forest Service (ND FS), Department of Emergency Services 15

(DES), and Local Government. 16

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE – Designated employee of the agencies listed under the 17

definition of Government. 18

GVAW – Gross Vehicle Axle Weight 19

GVWR – Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 20

HYBRID ENGINE - Engines in which a county owns the chassis, and the State of Montana DNRC 21

has provided the fire package including the pump package. 22

ICS – Incident Command System 23

IDL – Idaho Department of Lands, https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/incident-business/ 24

INCIDENT – An occurrence or event, either human-caused or natural phenomena, that requires 25

action by emergency service personnel to prevent or minimize loss of life or damage to property 26

and/or natural resources. 27

NDFS – North Dakota Forest Service, http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndfs 28

NRCC – Northern Rockies Coordination Center, http://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/index.htm 29

NRCG – Northern Rockies Coordinating Group, https://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/index.htm 30

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NWCG - National Wildfire Coordinating Group, http://www.nwcg.gov 1

ON SHIFT – Includes time worked, time that equipment is held or directed to be in a State of 2

readiness, and compensable travel (equipment traveling under its own power) that has a specific start 3

and ending time. 4

OPERATIONAL PERIOD – Equal to one shift, an operational period is defined by the Incident 5

Action Plan. 6

IROC- Interagency Resource Ordering Capability. The national system used by dispatch for resource 7

ordering for incidents. 8

SEVERITY – Increase in the level of pre-suppression capability and fire preparedness when 9

predicted or actual burning conditions exceed those normally expected, due to severe weather 10

conditions. 11

SUPPRESSION – All the work of extinguishing or confining a fire beginning with its discovery. 12

UNDER HIRE – Refer to Clause 12 of General Clauses to Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement 13

Form OF-294. 14

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01.15 FEMA GUIDELINES 1

Montana DNRC may request that a fire threatening lives, property, and critical infrastructure that would have 2

potential for a major Presidential disaster; be declared a FEMA fire to receive a Fire Management Assistance 3

Grant (FMAG). 4

FEMA evaluates a fire threat using four criteria: 5

1. The threat to lives and improved property, including threats to critical facilities/infrastructure, and6

critical watershed areas.7

2. Availability of state and local firefighting resources.8

3. High fire danger conditions, as indicated by nationally accepted indices such as the National Fire9

Danger Rating System.10

4. Potential for major economic threat.11

The request is approved or denied based on: 12

1. The conditions that existed at the time of the state’s request.13

2. Whether the fire or fire complex threatens to cause a major disaster.14

These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other 15

infrastructure damage caused by the fire. 16

FEMA will reimburse state and local governments 75 percent of the eligible fire management costs. All 17

eligible work and related costs must be associated with the incident period of a declared fire. 18

If a fire is a FEMA declared fire, state agencies, local government agencies, and Tribal governments may 19

apply as sub-grantee applicants. Applicants applying for sub-grantee status must be legally responsible for 20

the firefighting activities for which reimbursement is requested. 21

Volunteer firefighting organizations that were created under a local statute or resolution giving them taxing 22

authority are considered to be separate and distinct from the county in which they operate. These volunteer 23

organizations are trustee operated and are eligible applicants. 24

Examples of eligible fire management costs: 25

• Firefighting and support services26

• Equipment and supplies27

• Evacuations28

• Sheltering29

• Traffic control/barricading30

• Security31

• Emergency Operations Centers32

• Temporary repairs of damage caused by firefighting activities, not by the fire itself.33

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If a fire is a FEMA declared fire, DNRC will continue to pay according to the guidelines in the SIIBM.1

Local government or tribal entities may request reimbursement for eligible costs not normally paid by 2

DNRC. Examples would be: 3

• Costs during the first 24 hours of a fire within your jurisdiction.4

• Equipment costs when the fire is within your jurisdiction.5

• Donated resources:6

o Value of volunteer labor7

• Category B expenses:8

o Search and rescue9

o Provision of shelters or emergency care10

o Sandbagging11

o Provision of food, water, ice, and other essential needs12

o Removal of health and safety hazards13

MT DNRC may request an additional fire package of the host agency for FEMA declared fires.14

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IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS 3

The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) utilizes the standard forms contained in the NWCG Standards for 5

Interagency Incident Business Management. Additional information regarding specific policies is contained 6

within the IDL Incident Business Operating Guide (IBOG). The IBOG will be provided to Incident 7

Management Team (IMT), Buying Team, and expanded dispatch personnel assisting on incidents under the 8

jurisdiction of IDL. The IBOG, Idaho Cooperative Mobilization Agreement (ICMA), and additional IDL 9

agreements and resources, may be found on the IDL Incident Business web page under Fire Management on 10

the IDL public web site at: 11

https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/incident-business/ 12

For further information and clarification, please contact: 13

Amber Honsaker 15

Fire Business Program Manager 16

Phone: 208-666-8644 17

Cell: 208-416-3791 18

Fax: 208-769-1524 19

Nicole Lee 21

Fire Business Program Specialist 22

Phone: 208-666-8648 23

Cell: 208-860-4267 24

Fax: 208-769-1524 25

Bureau of Fire Management 27

3284 West Industrial Loop 28

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815-6021 29

Phone: 208-769-1525 30

Duty Officer: 208-416-3604 31

Fax: 208-769-1524 32

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1. STATE AND COOPERATOR PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT 1

The IDL IBOG, ICMA, and other agreements can be found at: 2

https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/incident-business/ 3

Wildland Firefighter Differential Pay (H-Pay) 4

Wildland Firefighter Differential pay is a form of Hazard pay. Employees of the Idaho Department of Lands 5

and Idaho Timber Protection Associations that are involved in wildland fire suppression duties involving 6

exposure to hazards associated with the suppression of wildland fires are entitled to receive Hazard Pay. 7

Idaho Department of Lands Hazard Pay is based on Direct Exposure. 8

Employees must be performing duties within or adjacent to the perimeter of an uncontrolled wildfire of any 9

size in which action is being taken to control the fire. Such action includes operations, which directly support 10

control of the fire (e.g., activities to extinguish the fire, ground scouting, spot fire patrolling, search and 11

rescue operations, intelligence gathering, and firing operations). 12

For aviation/helibase operations, employees must be performing duties that directly support fire suppression 13

operations. 14

Incident Documentation 15

Incident Timekeeping/Recording: All personnel must utilize an Incident Crew Time Report SF-261 16

(CTR) to record hours, rounded to the nearest half hour, based on actual time performing hazardous 17

duties. 18

a. On-Shift Time: Time of actual work, ordered standby, travel and Hazardous Duty19

Differential that has a specific start and ending time.20

b. H-Pay shall be recorded by placing a note describing the hazard category in block 11 of the21

CTR. Hours must be clocked based on actual exposure and rounded to the nearest half hour.22

More information is available on the Idaho Department of Lands Incident Business website listed above. 23

2. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES25

ALL EMS providers working within the State of Idaho must meet minimum license standards, as determined by the 26

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau. 27

To provide Emergency Medical Service (EMS) in the state of Idaho, there are three (3) requirements: 28

1. Individual must hold an EMS license issued by the State of Idaho, and29

2. Affiliated with an Agency that holds an EMS license issued by the State of Idaho, and30

3. Affiliated with a Medical Director that holds a license to practice medicine in Idaho, issued by the State of31

Idaho32

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is available in the State of Idaho through the regular ordering process at 33

interagency dispatch centers. The preferred priority of hiring EMS personnel and equipment/vehicles in 34

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1. Local EMS Jurisdiction1

2. Agency personnel licensed in Idaho2

3. Idaho Fire Service Organizations or local government3

4. Private-owned EMS under contract or available for Incident Only Agreement4

5. Out of state resources provided through states participating in the Recognition of EMS Personnel5

Licensure Interstate Comp Act (REPLICA); and6

6. Out of state resources authorized under the Limited Request for Recognition.7

The EMS Compact, enacted by legislation in states, protects the public and enhances the Emergency8

Medical Services system in the United States. The EMS Compact facilitates the day-to-day movement of9

EMS personnel across state boundaries in the performance of their EMS duties as assigned by an10

appropriate authority. The EMS Compact authorizes state EMS offices to afford immediate legal11

recognition to EMS personnel licensed in another member state.12

The EMS Compact is not a form of EMS licensure reciprocity. The EMS Compact extends a privilege for 13

EMS personnel from member states to practice on a short-term, intermittent basis under approved 14

circumstances in other member states. When an IMT is assigned to an incident it is their responsibility to 15

follow the procedures as described below. When an IMT is not assigned to an incident, it is the host agency’s 16

responsibility to ensure the procedures below are followed. 17

IMT or Host Agency Responsibilities 18

It is the IMT’s responsibility to coordinate with the Idaho EMS Bureau in Boise to ensure all EMS personnel 19

working on wildfire incidents are licensed and working within their authority. They shall: 20

1. Contact the Idaho EMS Bureau at: Telephone 208-334-4000, Fax 208-334-4015, or Email21

[email protected] to establish a direct communication for incident support. The EMS22

Bureau provides written approval to the IMT for EMS personnel working on incidents. For incidents23

occurring outside of normal business hours, contact Idaho State Communications at 208-846-7610,24

who will facilitate direct contact with the EMS Bureau.25

2. Keep the following forms on file at the incident for Idaho EMS Bureau review:26

a. Letter from the EMS provider’s medical director, giving them authority to work on the27

wildfire incident.28

b. Copy of EMS license (referred to as “certification” in some states) for personnel29

c. Copy of license and cover letter, for EMS agency.30

d. Out-of-state EMS personnel must complete the “Limited Request for Recognition” form31

unless they are a participant REPLICA state. Information on REPLICA is found at32

http://www.emsreplica.org and coordinated through the Idaho Department of Health and33

Welfare’s EMS Bureau. 34

The Limited Request for Recognition form can be found online at the Idaho EMS Bureau website 36

at: 37

https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/EmergencyMedicalServicesHome/AgencyLicensure/t38

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Per the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act (IDAPA) 16.01.07.140, an individual possessing an 1

EMS license (or certification) from another state must have prior recognition before providing 2

EMS patient care in Idaho. This may be accomplished under the conditions of an interstate 3

compact with Idaho when one is in place from the state where the provider is licensed, or limited 4

recognition is granted by the EMS Bureau. 5

The provider can apply for limited recognition through an Idaho licensed EMS agency or a 6

Medical Unit Leader (MEDL) who has established a Medical Unit in Idaho for specific event 7

coverage (such as wildland fire support) where patient care is provided under the supervision of 8

an Idaho licensed physician. The provider may not provide EMS until recognition is granted by 9

the EMS Bureau. 10

This form is not an application for licensure or reciprocity, only recognition. A National Registry 11

of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) card does not authorize EMS personnel to provide 12

EMS patient care in the State of Idaho. Only a current license (or certification) document/card 13

issued by a state or U.S. territory EMS office will be accepted as proof of EMS 14

license/certification. 15

It is the responsibility of the MEDL to complete and submit the “Limited Request for 16

Recognition” form as soon as possible, on behalf of all licensed personnel when utilizing licensed 17

out-of-state EMS providers. This form may be printed and filled out, or filled out electronically, 18

and submitted prior to the event, as personnel may not practice until they receive recognition from 19

the EMS Bureau. A new form must be completed for each incident and updated when new EMS 20

personnel assigned to the Medical Unit arrive or move from incident to incident within the state. 21

The EMS Bureau will acknowledge receipt of the form and provide recognition to the MEDL 22

after validating the EMS licenses of listed personnel. If the EMS Bureau is unable to validate an 23

EMS license or a license has been revoked or suspended in Idaho or any other state, the MEDL 24

will be notified. EMS personnel without valid state EMS licenses will not be granted limited 25

recognition and will not be authorized to provide EMS. 26

The MEDL should contact the EMS Bureau by phone at (208) 334-4000, by fax at (208) 334-27

4015 or by email at [email protected]ov to submit their form or for further information. 28

e. In-state licensed EMS personnel who are not acting under an Idaho licensed EMS agency29

deployed at the incident must complete the Planned Deployment Declaration form, this can30

be found and submitted online to the Idaho EMS Bureau at:31

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Medical/EMS/PlannedDeployment.pdf32

f. Licensed EMS personnel working for a licensed Idaho EMS agency deployed at the incident34

should be added to the agency roster in IGEMS (Idaho’s Gateway for EMS website):35

https://www.idahoemslicense.net/public/idaho/portal#/login36

g. Patient Care Integration Agreement-- It is the responsibility of the EMS personnel at the37

incident to ensure the agreement is completed upon assignment to the incident. The IMT38

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The Idaho EMS Bureau typically responds to the IMT during business hours Monday through 1

Friday. There may be delays in responses to IMTs on weekends and after business hours. 2

3. When mobilizing EMS personnel outside their jurisdictions, whether from within Idaho or outside the3

State, as a courtesy to the local EMS jurisdiction, the IMT shall contact the local medical facility4

emergency room who can direct them to the Medical Director who has local jurisdiction authority to5

let them know the status of EMS personnel on the incident. This can be done through the EMS6

Bureau if necessary.7

EMS Personnel/Staff License Levels 8

• EMT – Emergency Medical Technician9

• AEMT – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician10

• Paramedic11

Local Government and Private-Owned 12

EMS personnel from local government and private-owned EMS agencies are available to the federal and 13

state agencies. If not under a current agreement, the provider may be hired as an incident only resource. 14

Rates for incident only agreements for EMS personnel shall be in accordance with Chapter 20 of the SIIBM. 15

Local government rates are established in the current Idaho Cooperative Mobilization Agreement found at: 16

https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/incident-business/ . 17

Fire Service Organizations (FSO) 18

Refer to the Idaho Cooperative Mobilization Agreement found at: 19

https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/incident-business/ 20

FSO Documentation Requirements at demobilization from an incident includes, but is not limited to: 21

• Unoperated Agreement22

o Emergency Equipment Use Invoice, OF-286, with original signatures.23

o Emergency Equipment Deductions and Additions (Attachment to OF-286)24

o Emergency Equipment Shift Tickets, OF-297, Original (Pink)25

o Emergency Equipment Fuel & Oil Issue, OF-304, if applicable26

o Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Pre and Post Inspection Checklist, OF-29627

o Incident Time Report, OF-288, or original Crew Time Report, SF-261 if OF-288 is not created at28

the incident.29

o Incident Evaluation30

o Claim documentation, if applicable31

• Operated Agreement (single resources see below)33

o Emergency Equipment Use Invoice, OF-286, with original signatures.34

o Emergency Equipment Deductions and Additions (Attachment to OF-286)35

o Emergency Equipment Shift Tickets, OF-297, Original (Pink)36

o Emergency Equipment Fuel & Oil Issue, OF-304, if applicable37

o Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Pre and Post Inspection Checklist, OF-29638

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o Incident Evaluation1

o Claim documentation, if applicable2

• Operated Agreement and Unoperated, Single Resources4

o Documentation requirements are the same as the “Unoperated Agreement”, listed above.5

EMS Kit/Supplies for incidents shall meet the requirement by the medical licensure. NWCG recommended 6

items are NOT required, however, if an incident wants the EMS provider to come with the NWCG 7

recommended items, it shall be requested at the time of order and documented on the Resource Order. 8

3. AGENCY PROVIDED MEDICAL CARE (APMC)9

Agency Provided Medical Care (APMC): APMC is not authorized on State of Idaho Protection Incidents. 10

4. IDAHO NATIONAL GUARD11

Refer to the IDL Incident Business Operating Guide found at 12

https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/incident-business/ 13

IDAHO WATER RIGHTS 14

5. IDAHO WATER RIGHTS15

Under Title 42, Chapter 2 of Idaho State Code16

“…water may be diverted from a natural watercourse and used at any time, with or without a water right: 17

(a) To extinguish an existing fire on private or public lands, structures, or equipment, or to prevent an existing fire18

from spreading to private or public lands, structures, or equipment endangered by an existing fire;” 19

https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title42/T42CH2/SECT42-201/ 20

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EXHIBIT NR12 1

NORTH DAKOTA FOREST SERVICE 2

GENERAL INFORMATION 3

This information is intended to provide a general outline of State of North Dakota, North Dakota Forest 4

Service (NDFS), and Local Government Fire Forces’ (LGFF) operating procedures. For further information, 5

contact the North Dakota Forest Service at 701-328-9944. 6

BILLING: 7

NDFS will use applicable LGFF Equipment rates, state rates, and actual personnel costs when established for 8

purposes of billing other agencies and other entities for fire suppression services. 9

NDFS will apply a 5% administrative fee on all fire billing. 10

SEASONAL STATE EMPLOYEES 11

NDFS does NOT use the same Administratively Determined (AD) Rates as federal agencies when hiring 12

seasonal firefighters. NDFS hires seasonal firefighters as state employees instead. NDFS will follow the 13

NDFS policy 9121 for seasonal fire staff wages. 14

ENTITLEMENTS 15

Seasonal Firefighter employees do not earn sick or annual leave. 16

NDFS employees and LGFF are covered under the provisions of the State of North Dakota Workforce Safety 17

Insurance Program. 18

NDFS employees and LGFF do NOT receive hazard pay, nor any other form of differential except overtime. 19

NDFS employees receive the base rate for the first forty hours of work per week starting on Sunday at 0001 20

and ending on Saturday at 2400, and 1½ times the base rate for all approved time worked beyond forty hours 21

per work week. Overtime does not need to be computed at the incident but will be figured when Emergency 22

Firefighter Time Reports are processed by Payroll. Overtime accrual may differ for LGFF forces depending 23

on home unit’s policies. Questions regarding LGFF home unit policies should be directed to the LGFF home 24

unit. 25

NDFS employees and LGFF may be in situations where meals or lodging must be paid out-of-pocket when 26

in travel status or when meals at fire camp are not available. Reimbursement for such expenses will be in 27

accordance with the Travel & Reimbursement Policies and State Per Diem rates, regardless of the location of 28

the incident unless within the State of North Dakota where North Dakota Per Diem rates will take 29

precedence. 30

MEAL PERIODS 31

North Dakota Forest Service employees and LGFF will be paid for meal breaks during uncontrolled fire 32

assignments, unless they can be completely relieved of duty. If the employee must work during the meal 33

break once the fire is controlled, this must be documented on the employee’s crew time report. Non-34

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operational assignments will not be compensated for meal breaks unless documented and signed by the 1

supervisor and should only be used under extraordinary circumstances. 2

Equipment will remain in paid status during meal periods, where people are required to show a meal break 3

when they are relieved of duty. 4

WORK/REST, LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT, AND DAYS OFF 5

The North Dakota Forest Service subscribes to the guidelines for rest and recuperation as outlined in Section 6

10-6 of the SIIBM and to all work/rest and length of assignment standards applicable to the NWCG and7

NRGC. Where the Incident Commander has deemed it necessary to provide rest and recuperation, 8

permanent full time and seasonal state employees may be granted these privileges when in compliance with 9

NDSU payroll guidelines. 10

ENGINE STAFFING 11

The North Dakota Forest Service normal operating procedures requires engine mobilization with three 12

personnel (one engine boss and two firefighters). Mobilization of an engine with other than 3 personnel will 13

be at the discretion of the North Dakota Forest Service. LGFF forces may operate with two to four personnel 14

based on engine configurations. 15

PAYROLL 16

NDFS payroll dates end on the 15th and the last day of the month. Copies of payment documents for 17

permanent and seasonal employees must be transmitted to home units in order to meet payroll deadline dates. 18

At the time of demobilization from an incident, the completed original OF-288 and signed Emergency 19

Personnel/Equipment Shift Tickets (EPEST) MUST be transferred to the NDFS Bismarck Field Office for 20

processing, preferably by hand. On long duration incidents consideration should be given to transmission of 21

payroll documents on the16th and the 1st of the month; however, this must be prearranged with the NDFS 22

Bismarck Field Office. 23

Payment Document Requirements 24

Equipment and Emergency Firefighter 25

1. EPEST (Pink copies for the payment office, blue copies for the file)26

2. Emergency Equipment Use Invoice (OF-286)27

3. Emergency Firefighter Time Report (OF-288)28

4. Resource Order29

5. Fuel/Oil tickets (OF-304)30

6. Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (OF-294), if applicable31

7. Inspection Form (pre/post) if available (OF-296)32

Emergency Firefighter Time Reports, EPEST and supporting documentation will be filled out, a copy 33

retained at the incident, and the signed original packet returned with the designated representative when 34

demobed. This designated representative would normally be the Engine Boss, Strike Team Leader or Crew 35

Boss. Any questions should be directed to the NDFS Bismarck Field Office. 36

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COMPENSATION FOR INJURY/ILLNESS 1

If an NDFS employee is injured while on assignment, the North Dakota State University Safety Office must 2

be notified of the injury within 24 hours by contacting either Lois Christianson at (701) 231-9587 or Jennifer 3

Quenette at (701) 231-6740 for forms and procedures. The injured North Dakota State employee, or a 4

person acting on behalf of the injured employee, is responsible for reporting the injury to the immediate 5

supervisor. The immediate supervisor is responsible for the preparation of the NDSU Risk Management 6

Employee Incident Report form. The Incident Report form must be transmitted to North Dakota State 7

University within 24 hours of notification or knowledge of a work-related injury. This form is available at: 8

https://powerforms.docusign.net/ddfa7b92-a065-4c45-b94a-a45955d826e5?env=na3&acct=1ceb9a57-b6a3-9

4df7-b655-d64cf8f1c2d7&accountId=1ceb9a57-b6a3-4df7-b655-d64cf8f1c2d7. 10

All employees are covered by the North Dakota Risk Management Program. 11

If any LGFF employee is injured while on assignment, the employee’s home unit and NDFS shall be notified 12

immediately to aide in proper notifications and ND Work Force Safety documentation. 13

HIRING METHOD 14

NDFS will utilize a contracted services agreement (CSA) for the hiring method for Emergency Equipment 15

Rental Agreements (EERA). The CSA will be considered “Fully Operated” and is in accordance with the 16

procedures established in the SIIBM and the NRCG supplements to Chapter 20 of the SIIBM. 17

Private fire suppression resources and EMS resources that did not participate in the competitive solicitation 18

process may be hired “Fully Operated” if competitively solicited resources are not available and they meet 19

all equipment inspection standards and requirements. There may be extraordinary circumstances when it is 20

in the interest of the State to sign up equipment as “un-operated.” These circumstances should be the 21

exception, not the rule, and must be pre-approved by the NDFS. In both circumstances, the CSA must show 22

that the agreement is applicable only for the duration of the incident. 23

Private contractors hired on a fully operated basis are responsible for providing their own operating supplies 24

(fuel, oil, foam, etc.). EMS supplies used during an incident are eligible for replacement by the incident or 25

as an approved billable expense paid for by the incident. Repairs and normal maintenance are the 26

contractor’s responsibility. 27

During-Incident Sign-up 28

In the event equipment does not have a pre-existing agreement, procedures in the SIIBM and the geographic 29

area supplements to Chapter 20 & 50 of the SIIBM must be followed. On state fires, agreements initiated by 30

NDFS personnel do not have to be co-signed by Contracting Officers or Procurement Unit Leaders working 31

for a federal agency. 32

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT FIRE FORCE - EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1

General Information 2

The guidelines in this document apply when Local Government Fire Forces are hired by NDFS. Detailed 3

equipment and personnel standards, mobilization and dispatch procedures are included in the NRCG 4

Mobilization guide. The document may be found at: https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/logistics/reference-5

documents. 6

In accordance with the Interagency Cooperative Agreement signed by the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of 7

Land Management, Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the State of North 8

Dakota, NDFS is designated as the hiring and payment agency for personnel and equipment obtained from 9

Local Government Fire Forces (LGFF) when dispatched in circumstances other than local initial attack under 10

mutual assistance agreements. LGFF equipment costs and personnel payroll will be paid by NDFS who will, 11

in turn, seek payment as outlined in the Cooperative Fire Agreement (six party agreement). Said resources 12

shall be considered an agent of the State. 13

Procurement of fire apparatus, equipment, and personnel from LGFF will follow the procedures established 14

by the NDFS. Current rates are listed below. Rates for LGFF with established personnel rates will follow 15

the un-operated equipment rate plus actual personnel cost. LGFF without established personnel rates will 16

follow fully operated rate. Renegotiation of rates and responsibilities shall not happen at incidents. If there 17

are compelling reasons for renegotiation, the NDFS must be involved in the negotiations. 18

Mutual Aid- Mutual Aid resources may be converted to paid status after the initial response if the NDFS 19

deems it in the best interest of the State to do so. Mutual aid responses will be paid according to the 20

requesting jurisdictions’ Annual Operating Plan (AOP). In absence of an AOP a standard of 8 hours mutual 21

aid is in effect. When the requesting agency releases the mutual aid resources, the mutual aid resources may 22

request to remain on the fire. It is the responsibility of the resource to contact the IC and request to remain on 23

the fire. If the resource remains on the fire beyond the mutual aid period without going through the IC 24

approval and sign-up process, the resource will not be paid. The following conditions and criteria must be 25

met and to be placed in pay status: 26

1. IC Approval27

2. Equipment and Personnel must meet Agency Standards put forth in this Chapter of the SIIBM28

3. Be Inspected or have signed a No Damages/ No Claims upon demobilization29

4. Have a Resource Order30

If these criteria are met, the resource may be paid back to the first hour of mutual aid request. It is the 31

responsibility of the LGFF to ensure that these criteria are met. If any of the criteria are not met any time will 32

be considered donated mutual aid time. 33

Local Government Fire Force (LGFF) Equipment 34

Minimum Specifications required by NWCG for equipment requirements for engines, water tenders, and 35

water trucks and contains the applicable equipment certification forms is listed in the following section. The 36

equipment’s compliance with transportation safety rules, laws and other codes are the responsibility of the 37

LGFF. 38

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LGFF equipment will remain in paid status during meal periods. 1

Severity 2

Severity rates for LGFF equipment will be paid at the established hourly rate when on duty. LGFF 3

equipment will remain in paid status during meal periods when personnel are off time. 4

While in Transport 5

When LGFF equipment is in transport status (via heavy transport, not being driven), equipment will be paid 6

at the rate of 50%. 7

Operating Supplies 8

Fuel, repairs, and normal maintenance will be the LGFF’s responsibility. Approved equipment repairs, 9

maintenance costs will be reimbursed with proper documentation (e.g. detailed receipt) and approval from 10

the incident). 11

ENGINE RATES – LOCAL GOVERNMENT FIRE FORCE EQUIPMENT 12

Class Type Un-operated

Hourly Rate

Fully Operated

Hourly Rate

Number of

personnel*

E1 Structural Engine I $200 $420 4

E2 Structural Engine II $180 $270 3*

WE3 Wildland Engine III $150 $240 3*

WE4 Wildland Engine IV $120 $180 2*

WE5 Wildland Engine V $100 $160 2*

WE6 Wildland Engine VI $100 $160 2*

WE7 Wildland Engine VII $75 $135 2*

*For operational purposes and/or for safety reasons some engines may operate with an additional crewmember with the approval13

of the host agency. For a fully operated apparatus the additional personnel rate is $30.00/hour and is added to the Fully 14

Operated rate. LGFF personnel resources with no equipment will be billed at $30.00/hour. 15

Minimum Standards for Classification for Engines 16

Use the guide for the appropriate classification of engines from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. 17

This guide can be found at https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms200. When typing equipment, all of the 18

standards must be met to qualify the equipment. Failure to meet any standard places the equipment in a 19

lower type or disqualifies the equipment in its entirety. 20

Foam Units: No compensation will be given for foam units; however, foam used during the incident may be 21

replaced or compensated as part of operating supplies. 22

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NRCG Minimum Required Complements for Engines 1

Use the guide for the minimum NRCG complements for the engines from the NRCG Chapter 20 – 2

Acquisition. This guide can be found at 3

https://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/nrcg/committees/business/nr%20supplements/NR_Chapter20.pdf. 4

WATER TENDER RATES – LOCAL GOVERNMENT FIRE FORCE EQUIPMENT 5

Class Un-operated Hourly Rate Fully Operated Hourly Rate Number of Operators**

WT1 $130 $200 1**

WT2 $110 $185 1**

WT3 $100 $165 1**

**For operational purposes and/or for safety reasons, some tenders may operate with an additional crewmember with the 6

approval of the host agency. For a Fully Operated apparatus, the additional personnel rate is $30.00/hour and is added to the 7

Fully Operated rate. 8

Minimum Standards by Water Tender Components 9

Use the guide for the appropriate classification of water tenders from the National Wildfire Coordinating 10

Group. This guide can be found at https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms200. 11

NRCG Minimum Required Complements for Water Tenders 12

Use the guide for the minimum NRCG complements for the engines from the NRCG Chapter 20 – 13

Acquisition. This guide can be found at 14

https://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/nrcg/committees/business/nr%20supplements/NR_Chapter20.pdf. 15

DOZERS – LOCAL GOVERNMENT FIRE FORCE EQUIPMENT 16

Class Flywheel Horsepower Un-operated Hourly Rate Fully Operated Hourly Rate

1 200-369 $160 $205

2 100-199 $95 $150

3 60-99 $65 $120

GRADERS – LOCAL GOVERNMENT FIRE FORCE EQUIPMENT 17

Class Flywheel Horsepower Un-operated Hourly Rate Fully Operated Hourly Rate

G1 201+ $100 $140

G2 126-200 $80 $120

G3 <125 $60 $100

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Chains not required on machine, but available at next operational period. 1

SEDANS, PASSENGER VANS, UTILITY VEHICLES, AND PICKUPS – LOCAL GOVERNMENT 2

FIRE FORCE 3

Use the appropriate daily and mileage rate for the class and size of vehicle from the North Dakota 4

Department of Transportation and supplemental necessary equipment provided by the LGFF. This rate 5

information can be found at http://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/fleet/docs/rentlrate.pdf. 6

For all LGFF vehicles equipped with a fire response package, please add an additional $25.00 dollars per 7

hour, in addition to the applicable DOT mileage rate. 8

AMBULANCES AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT – LOCAL GOVERNMENT FIRE FORCE 9

This section applies to local government ambulances only. 10

Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) 11

NOTE: Ambulances will be under hire for incident use only and will be required to be available during off-12

shift hours if needed for emergency transport. Hourly rate will start when requested to respond outside of 13

operational duty hours. 2:1 work/rest guidelines should be maintained. 14

Type Rate Type Minimum Personnel Hourly Rates

Ambulance (ALS) Fully Operated Hourly Rate 2 – (1) ALS and (1) BLS $150.00

Ambulance (ALS) Un-operated Rate 2 – (1) ALS and (1) BLS $100.00

Ambulance (BLS) Fully Operated Hourly Rate (2) BLS $110.00

Ambulance (BLS) Un-operated Hourly Rate (2) BLS $70.00

ALS Chase Unit Fully Operated Rate (1) ALS $65.00

ALS/BLS Chase Unit Un-operated (1) ALS or (1) BLS $35.00 plus applicable

DOT mileage rate

UTV Daily Rate N/A $250.00 ** Daily Rate

Extra ALS Personnel Additional Personnel N/A $35.00

Extra BLS Personnel Additional Personnel N/A $25.00

BLS KIT Replacement of Disposables Un-operated Replacement of

Disposables

ALS Kit Daily Rate + Replacements

of Disposables

Un-operated $50/Day +

replacement of

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Equipment: The resource order must specify whether ordering an ALS or BLS ambulance, or an ALS Chase 1

Unit. ALS ambulances come equipped with the state requirements for ambulances of that type including a 2

North Dakota/Nationally Registered Licensed Paramedic, cardiac monitoring equipment, advanced airway 3

management tools, medications for pain control, cardiac emergencies, and other drugs as required by the 4

state. BLS ambulances come equipped with the state minimum requirements for BLS ambulances and two 5

North Dakota/Nationally registered Emergency Medical Technicians. 6

An ALS Chase Unit comes staffed with a North Dakota licensed paramedic with a vehicle equipped with 7

oxygen, backboard, transport litter, basic bandaging and splinting materials, cardiac monitoring equipment, 8

advanced airway management tools, medications for pain control, cardiac emergencies, and other drugs as 9

required by the Administrative Rules of the State of North Dakota. Equipment shall be stored in a manner 10

that makes it easily transportable by helicopter. The vehicle for the chase unit must be 4x4 capable, must be 11

equipment with a fire response package and must be able to drive in typical fireline conditions. An UTV may 12

be ordered with an ALS or BLS Chase Unit. 13

BLS and ALS Kits: Kits are provided by the qualified medical personnel who are being hired. A BLS kit 14

must contain the minimum Basic Equipment Kit items as listed below and must be documented on a resource 15

order and requested by the incident. Each kit must contain a complement list with the kit contents listed. 16

For ALS kits, the minimum BLS kit must be provided, in addition to any ALS items directed by medical 17

control. Any personnel using such kits must be under the direction of their sponsoring medical director per 18

North Dakota Administrative Rules, North Dakota Codes, and the North Dakota EMS protocols. 19

EMS Personnel: Personnel must hold a current North Dakota licensure which will include registration with 20

the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Additionally, all line personnel must hold a 21

minimum of NWCG Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualification, complete the annual Fireline Safety Refresher 22

RT-130 and complete the arduous-duty pack test annually. Personnel who are not line-qualified and those 23

assigned to stay in camp, must be escorted to and from the fireline with a line-qualified person. 24

Fireline Qualified EMS: - Personnel who are fireline-qualified and are assigned in one of the fireline 25

position titles, must be qualified FFT2 or above (see NWCG PMS-310-1 Wildland Fire Qualification System 26

for position requirements) at https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms310-1. 27

The training and qualifications above will be documented on an Incident Qualification Card. The incident 28

qualification card is NOT USED to certify an individual as an Emergency Medical Technician but is utilized 29

to certify that the individual has the above listed minimum fireline qualifications per NWCG PMS-310-1 or 30

meets the intent of 310-1. EMT qualifications must be documented/certified though the North Dakota 31

Department of Health. 32

NOTE – If LGFF ambulance service is operating outside their normal jurisdiction they must receive medical 33

direction from qualified individual upon arrival at the incident and are encouraged to contact local hospital(s) 34

for online medical control and to discuss resource capability. 35

Additional personnel may be ordered at the discretion of the incident managers. Additional personnel will be 36

necessary for incidents that require coverage for more than 16 hours per day. When ordering ambulances or 37

chase units, consideration should be made for compliance with the work/rest ratios. 38

INTERAGENCY COOPERATIVE RELATIONS CHAPTER 50

Release Date: May 1, 2024 NR50-67

MINIMUM BLS KIT CONTENTS 1

• 2 air occlusive dressings2

• 1 blood pressure manometer with adult, extra-large adult, and pediatric cuffs3

• 1 stethoscope4

• 5 dressings (assorted)5

• 2 pairs of exam gloves6

• 1 pair of safety glasses to provide splash protection for the ECP7

• 1 surgical mask8

• 1 oral glucose9

• 1 flashlight10

• 4 soft roller bandages11

• 4 rolls of adhesive tape of assorted sizes12

• 1 pair of heavy leather gloves13

• 1 helmet for personnel that is capable of protection from head injury14

• Paper and pen or pencil15

• 1 pair of scissors16

• 1 nasal oxygen cannula17

• 1 adult and one pediatric oxygen mask18

• 1 portable oxygen system containing at least 200 liters of oxygen with regulator and flowmeter19

• 1 bulb syringe or equivalent suction apparatus20

• 1 mouth to mask resuscitator with one-way valve, oxygen inlet and oxygen connecting tubing21

• 4 oropharyngeal airways of assorted child and adult sizes22

• Four triangular bandages23

ALS kits must contain all the above noted items, in addition to those items required by the sponsoring 24

medical director. 25

Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) 26

REMS is a pre-staged extrication team that provides technical expertise in the use of Low Angle Rope 27

Rescue Operations (LARRO), High Angle Rope Rescue Operations (HARRO), and advanced terrain 28

techniques to transport a patient to either a vehicle or aircraft for transport to an appropriate medical facility. 29

Refer to NRCG Memo #2022-003 located at: https://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/nrcg/index/REMS-Guidance-30

Signed.pdf. 31

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Release Date: May 1, 2024 NR50-68

Local government personnel and equipment hired and ordered for a REMS assignment, should be hired 1

using actual personnel cost and are not to include backfill, and this supplement (Chapter 50) for the 2

equipment. REMS support vehicles will be billed at BLS/ALS Chase vehicle rate. Necessary extraction 3

equipment utilized at the incident will be replaced by the incident. Equipment unable to be replaced at the 4

incident will be given appropriate paperwork for replacement at home to be billed back to the incident. 5

MINIMUM REMS CONFIGURATION 6

• Four Personnel7

o One NWCG FFT1 qualified individual, all others NWCG FFT2 qualified (arduous physical8

fitness).9

o All trained in Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations.10

o Two trained in High Angle Rope Rescue Operations.11

• A four-wheel drive vehicle capable of carrying the entire module and equipment.12

• May be ordered with UTV.13

• All necessary extraction equipment included.14

REMS configurations may include medically qualified personnel from Emergency Medical Technician 15

(EMT) Basic to Paramedic. The intent of REMS, no matter the configuration, is to utilize advanced rope and 16

rescue techniques to safely extricate a firefighter who was injured or became ill in steep and challenging 17

terrain. 18

REMS STANDARD EQUIPMENT LIST 19

• Four-person 4WD truck or equivalent20

• Rope (NFPA 1983 Technical or General Use)21

o 2 each 200’22

o 2 each 300’23

o 2 each 150’24

o Adequate bags for safe transport and storage of rope25

• Equipment (NFPA 1983 Technical or General Use)26

o 4 each descent control devices27

o 22 each carabineer, auto-locking 4 each small or mini prussic minding pulleys28

o 2 each small or mini prussic minding double pulleys29

o 1 each gathering plate or ring30

o Agency specific equipment (Non-NFPA compliant equipment)31

 16 each prussic, compatible with rope diameter choice32

 Webbing, 1” width, greater than 17 KN33

• 12 each 20’34

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• 8 each 12’1

• 8 each 5’2

 1 each edge protection kit3

 1 each hardware bag / pack4

 5 each pickets5

 1 each sledgehammer6

 Bicycle pump or fix a flat7

 Tire plugs8

 Adequate packs to contain above listed gear9

 GPS Device10

 Flagging11

 Basic First Aid Kit12

 4 each Class II or III harnesses13

• Patient Extraction Equipment14

o Backboard15

o 1 each multi-piece basket stretcher with hoist pre-rig16

o 1 each Sked or other collapsible litter17

o Litter wheel18

o Knee and lumbar padding19

o Leg splint with fiber tape and trauma shears20

o Patient sleeping bag21

o Patient fire shelter22

o Patient helmet23

o Patient eye protection24

o Patient / Victim harness25

NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD 26

All time is kept by the National Guard designated member and will be forwarded to Department of Military 27

Affairs (DMA) according to their rules and regulations. Mark any timekeeping documents clearly as 28

National Guard and include military rank of individual. The DMA will bill NDFS for all federally supported 29

fires. The NDFS then will bill the federal agencies for the support of their fires. 30

In administrative dealings with National Guard personnel the chain of command should be respected. 31

Disputes or discussions with individual National Guard personnel should include the individual’s superior 32

ranking supervisor. 33

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Release Date: May 1, 2024 NR50-70

Responsibility for payment: 1

If the resources are ordered through DES, the ordering entity is responsible for payment as in the case of a 2

local government or sheriff’s office ordering the National Guard for evacuations. If the resource is ordered 3

through the fire to assist in Fire Suppression or other duties associated with the fire, the host agency is 4

responsible for payment. 5

STATE-OWNED EQUIPMENT 6

The NDFS shall be reimbursed for use of state equipment in support of other agency incidents unless the 7

master agreement with the cooperating agency states otherwise. The use of the equipment is billed at the 8

negotiated rates, except Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) should show a use rate of 67 percent of the 9

standard rate on use invoices. 10

The EPEST, and Emergency Equipment Use Invoice - OF 286, provide the required documentation on the 11

use of NDFS equipment. Originals should be sent home with the operator to the NDFS Bismarck Field 12

Office. 13

Other agency state owned equipment (such as the ND Department of Transportation) shall be reimbursed at 14

their predetermined rate. 15

SEDANS, PASSENGER VANS, UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUPS AND STAKE SIDE TRUCKS – 16

STATE OWNED EQUIPMENT 17

Use the appropriate daily and mileage rate for the class and size of vehicle from the North Dakota 18

Department of Transportation and supplemental necessary equipment provided by the NDFS. This rate 19

information can be found at http://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/fleet/docs/rentlrate.pdf. An additional 20

$0.25/mile will be added for all vehicles equipped with the fire response package. 21

TRAILERS AND TRANSPORTS – STATE OWNED EQUIPMENT 22

This category includes all the State-owned trailer units as specified. Refurbishment costs for tools and 23

equipment from fire caches shall be paid by using agency under separate billing. 24

Equipment Un-operated Daily Rate

Command trailer, tandem axle – modified for office use $100

ENGINES AND WATER TENDERS – STATE OWNED EQUIPMENT 25

North Dakota Forest Service engines will be billed at the following rate: 26

Type 6 engine is $100.00 per hour in addition to the hourly wage for staff. 27

Type 3 Engine is $200.00 per hour in addition to the hourly wage for staff. 28

CREW CARRIER – STATE OWNED EQUIPMENT 29

North Dakota Forest Service crew carriers will be billed at a daily rate of $350.00 per day. 30

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Release Date: May 1, 2024 NR50-71

ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES – STATE OWNED EQUIPMENT1

Type Un-operated Daily Rate

UTV Side by Side for 2 or 4 riders $300

UTV with fire suppression capacity (tank and pump) $700

All riders must wear an approved helmet while operating an ATV or UTV. 2

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Release Date: May 1, 2024 NR50-72

EXHIBIT NR13 1

SOUTH DAKOTA 2

SOUTH DAKOTA WILDLAND FIRE 3

South Dakota Wildland Fire (SDWF) has agency resources and cooperators available for all-risk incidents 4

under the authority and provisions in the Cooperative Fire Management Agreement (CFMA). Information 5

provided is from the Statewide Annual Wildfire Action Plan for the Wildland Fire Division. The Action Plan 6

covers information helpful to Incident Management Teams (IMTs) managing fires in South Dakota and 7

instances where South Dakota resources are ordered for out of state assignments. Further information can be 8

found at: https://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/incident_busn_management.php 9

For additional information, contact Brenda Even, Fire Business Manager in Rapid City, SD at 605-393-8115, 10

FAX: 605-393-8044. 11