Business and Mobilization Procedures

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1 Business and Mobilization Procedures TIFMAS V Page 1

2 Contents REIMBURESMENT SECTION... 5 Responsibility for reimbursing TIFMAS Resources... 5 Reimbursement Procedures... 5 Direct Deposit... 6 Reimbursement Timeline... 6 To assist in meeting the 90 day goal of reimbursement:... 6 Local and Regional Mutual Aid Reimbursement... 7 Operational period... 7 Hourly rate of reimbursement to TIFMAS Resources... 7 Volunteer Firefighter - Hourly Reimbursement and Hours Worked... 7 Equipment Typing and Reimbursement Rates... 7 Contact Information for Texas Division of Emergency Management... 8 Meal Breaks... 8 Meal Reimbursement for TIFMAS Resources... 8 Lodging for deployed Resources DAMAGED EQUIPMENT SECTION LIABILITY SECTION Responsibility for Workers Compensation Responsibility for Civil Liability RESOURCE ASSIGNMENT SECTION MOBILIZATION SECTION Resource Orders Crew Deployment Lengths Crew Swaps Mode of Travel for Mobilizations TIFMAS Tool and PPE Cache Trailers COMMUNICATIONS SECTION Radio Plan Air to Ground Radio procedures Grant Section TIFMAS Grant Vehicles TIFMAS Apparatus - Strategic Plan TIFMAS Apparatus Assignments FORCE PROTECTION SECTION SAFETY Driving TIFMAS V Page 2

3 PPE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION Requirements Chief of Department Qualifications TIFMAS Qualification Recertification Qualification Steps Current Qualification Requirements Wildland Missions All Hazards Structural Missions TIFMAS Task Force TASK BOOK SECTION Evaluator Position Task book Guidelines Task Book Exceptions ORGANIZATION SECTION Organization Chart Basic Wildland Qualification Structural Qualification Engineer Pump Operator (ENOP) Qualification Industrial Qualification Additional process for Industry qualification process Wildland Firefighter I (FFI)/ICT 5 Qualification Engine Boss (ENGB) Qualification Strike Team Leader (STEN) Qualification Basic Faller (FAL3) FALLER 3 SECTION Operation and Qualification Guidelines FIRE MODULE SECTION TIFMAS Implementation Timeline Implementation Timeline All Hazards Structural Implementation Timeline Basic Wildland Implementation Timeline Engineer-Pump Operator (ENOP) Implementation Timeline Firefighter I (FFI) Implementation Timeline Single Engine Resource Boss (ENGB) Implementation Timeline Strike Team Leader (STEN) Annual Refresher RT-130, Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training TRAINING SECTION Customer Cost Worksheet TIFMAS V Page 3

4 Instructor and TFS Responsibilities Administrative Duties of Instructor Administrative Duties of Texas A&M Forest Service Instructor Qualifications Administration of TIFMAS Classes Branch Resource Coordinators Contact List TIFMAS Branch Resource Coordinators COG s/counties WITHIN EACH TIFMAS BRANCH North West Branch North Branch Pan Handle Branch East Branch South Central Branch Central Branch South Branch West Branch Other Information Sources for TIFMAS Web Information General Questions for TIFMAS Join TIFMAS Appendix I Equipment Reimbursement Schedule Appendix II Recommended Statewide Radio Frequencies Appendix III Chain Saw Evaluation Form APPENDIX IV BRANCH RESOURCE COORDINATOR MAP APPENDIX V TIFMAS ENGINE MAP TIFMAS V Page 4

5 REIMBURESMENT SECTION Responsibility for reimbursing TIFMAS Resources All eligible expenses submitted in a reimbursement request will be audited, authorized and funded through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). Reimbursement Procedures 1. Hours worked during the deployment that coincide with employees home jurisdiction regular shift (on duty hours) will be reimbursed at regular pay and only for the hours that would have been paid at home jurisdiction 2. Volunteer Firefighters shall be reimbursed for personnel costs at a rate of $12 per hour (forms submitted to TDEM will be audited by TDEM and paid through by the Texas A&M Forest Service when funds are made available). 3. Hours worked during deployment that coincide with employees home jurisdiction normal off duty hours (regular day off, outside normal scheduled work hours, holiday) will be reimbursed at the overtime rate and only for the hours actually worked during the deployment. 4. Hours worked are those hours within the operational period for the day and all hours worked beyond the operational period if needed. When assigned to backfill and provide first response emergency service (e.g. back fill local fire stations) the responding jurisdiction will be reimbursed up to 24 hours per day. 5. TIFMAS/TFEM will reimburse 2 hours for pre-deployment preparation and 2 hours after return to home base to return equipment to service. Travel time to the incident and travel time to return to home base will be reimbursed. 6. Backfill for personnel assigned to 24 hours shifts will be paid at jurisdiction overtime rate. The department must have a minimum staffing policy in place prior to the activation in order to be eligible for backfill costs. 7. After initial attack operations TIFMAS will adhere to the National Standard of a 2:1 work/rest ratio. 8. When Resources are mobilized on an approved TIFMAS assignment, which requires mission specific training to insure the safety of the firefighters (e.g. pipeline safety) responders will receive reimbursement for this time as normal hours worked. 9. All permanent work hours performed by firefighters (applicant) mobilized on an approved TIFMAS assignment, both regular and overtime hours, are eligible for reimbursement. The responding jurisdiction work schedule (pay roll policy) will be used when calculating all hours for reimbursement. Per responding jurisdiction policies, overtime maybe credited in actual wages or compensatory time off. 10. When resources return to their home base and their regular scheduled shift day is the day of return or the day following their return, TIFMAS will reimburse TIFMAS V Page 5

6 additional back fill not to exceed 24 hours. Insuring a minimum of 24 hours off prior to the next full shift will help insure proper rest for returning firefighters. 11. TIFMAS does not reimburse portal to portal. 12. TIFMAS Resources which are mobilized for training opportunities on fires, all hazards incidents, or prescribed fire events in conjunction with TFS may be eligible for reimbursement of lodging, meals, and fuel. This will be approved at the time of mobilization. No salaries or back fill will be reimbursed on training assignments. 13. For questions regarding reimbursement only contact : TIFMAS TDEM contact is Eric Shuey, or Eric.Shuey@dps.texas.gov 14. The TDEM Reimbursement form and documentation checklist are located at in the Reimbursement box. The reimbursement form and back-up documentation should be submitted to: TDEMReimbursement@dps.texas.gov Direct Deposit If a department wants to have reimbursements paid by direct deposit they must fill out the direct deposit form on the TIFMAS web site and submit to: State Disaster Reimbursement Section Teas Division of Emergency Management Texas Department of Public Safety PO Box 4087 Austin, Texas This is optional and not required. Reimbursement Timeline To assist in meeting the 90 day goal of reimbursement: 1. Fire Departments should submit their reimbursement request and back-up documentation within 45 days of their demobilization date. A second submission will be accepted when delays such as equipment repair, equipment replacement, etc. necessitate the delay. 2. The goal of TDEM is to review the request, collect missing documentation, obtain applicants approval on final invoice amount, receive funding authorization, and ensure the comptroller s office has issued reimbursement within 45 days of receiving the reimbursement request from the jurisdiction. A second review will be conducted and if in the second review there is an ineligible cost, the department, could potentially be de-obligated and the FD could have to reimburse TDEM. TIFMAS V Page 6

7 Local and Regional Mutual Aid Reimbursement Resources deployed per local/regional agreements in their respective regions prior to the TIFMAS activation, may not be eligible for reimbursement under TIFMAS. This would be applicable for assignments to any area identified in the local/regional agreement you are mobilized under. This guideline would apply to any resource considered to be a part of the local/region mutual aid system per agreement which under normal operations would be mobilized prior to requesting State resources. Operational period The actual time of the operational period can vary but 12 hours is common. All resources are paid for those hours whether they are dispatched from staging or not. If needed after the operational period ends resources can be called back and dispatched on initial attack. These hours are reimbursed and should be documented on the Crew Time Report. Hourly rate of reimbursement to TIFMAS Resources The rate of reimbursement is determined by using the requesting jurisdictions normal payroll rate. TDEM will reimburse the local jurisdiction at the employee s normal hourly pay rate with benefits normally received in their home jurisdiction, including overtime as per local policy. Volunteer Firefighter - Hourly Reimbursement and Hours Worked Volunteer Fire Departments will be reimbursed for their personnel at a rate of $12 per hour for each hour worked on the incident. This is a reimbursement to the Volunteer Fire Department and not the individual. The VFD is responsible for disbursement of these funds per their policies and procedures. Per the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Standards in order to maintain a volunteer status the department may not in a calendar year compensate, reimburse, or provide benefits to a person the department has designated as a volunteer or other auxiliary fire fighter in an amount that is equal to or more than what a person receives working 2,080 hours at the federal minimum wage. Equipment Typing and Reimbursement Rates TIFMAS will reimburse for vehicles (Equipment) using an hourly rate identified in Appendix I of the TIFMAS Business Manual. TIFMAS will not reimburse per mile nor accept any reimbursements based on mileage. For all equipment mobilized under TIFMAS refer to Appendix I in the TIFMAS Business Manual for equipment/vehicle typing and the approved hourly rate. If the personnel assigned to the vehicle are on the clock the equipment is considered to be on the clock excluding aircraft. TIFMAS V Page 7

8 The hourly equipment reimbursement rates include all fuel costs. The responding jurisdiction is responsible for the purchase of fuel while on the incident. If fuel is provided during mobilization through a State contract, the fuel supplier will track these costs and provide to TDEM who received the fuel, price per gallon, and number of gallons. These costs shall be deducted from the reimbursement package submitted by the department at the end of the incident. If jurisdiction receives fuel during mobilization through a state contracted vendor, the jurisdiction receiving the fuel should submit the fuel ticket to TDEM with the reimbursement package indicating the cost associated with the fuel. TDEM will deduct the fuel cost from the final amount due to the jurisdiction. Contact Information for Texas Division of Emergency Management For questions or concerns regarding a TIFMAS reimbursement contact: TDEM Emergency Finance Section Coordinator, Eric Shuey at or Eric.Shuey@dps.texas.gov The TDEM Reimbursement form and documentation checklist are located at in the Reimbursement box. The reimbursement form and back-up documentation should be submitted too: TDEM_reimbursement@dps.texas.gov TDEM Physical Mailing address: State Reimbursement Section Eric Shuey, Funds Management Section Texas Division of Emergency Management Texas Department of Public Safety PO Box 4087 Austin, Texas PER DIEM SECTION Meal Breaks All personnel deployed under TIFMAS and are not working their normally scheduled 24 hours shift are required to indicate at least one 30 minute meal break for each 12 hour operational period you are assigned to. This should be indicated on the daily crew time report for each person. This is not optional. Meal Reimbursement for TIFMAS Resources 1. Meals will be reimbursed for each 24 hour period for in state assignments with an overnight stay. If there is no overnight stay meals can't be TIFMAS V Page 8

9 reimbursed. If assignments are out of State then the GSA per diem rate will be used for reimbursement. All personnel mobilized under an approved TDEM/TIFMAS resource order are eligible for up to $51 per day. 2. Per Diem requests for meals should be calculated at actual costs not to exceed the following breakdown: a. $10 for breakfast b. $17 for lunch c. $24 for dinner. 3. Per Diem requests for meals should be calculated at actual costs not to exceed the following breakdown: A. Travel Day (deployment to incident) a. If responder has been activated and deploying to an incident, no meals have been provided from the incident, and departs from home before 6:00 am, the eligible meal reimbursement will not exceed $51.00 b. If responder has been activated and deploying to an incident, no meals have been provided from the incident, and departs from home after 6:00 am but before 12 noon, the eligible meal reimbursement will not exceed $41.00 c. If responder has been activated and deploying to an incident, no meals have been provided from the incident, and departs from home after 12 noon, the eligible meal reimbursement will not exceed $24.00 d. Reimbursement is based on Actual Cost of meals or $51.00 max (whichever is less). If the responders department policy does not require actuals cost the $51.00 max will apply and a copy of department policy will be required with reimbursement paperwork. B. Travel Day (demobilized to home base) a. If responder has been demobilized, no meals have been provided from the incident, and arrives home before 12:00 noon, the eligible meal reimbursement will not exceed $10.00 b. If responder has been demobilized, no meals have been provided from the incident, and arrives home before 6:00 pm, the eligible meal reimbursement will not exceed $27.00 TIFMAS V Page 9

10 c. If responder has been demobilized, no meals have been provided from the incident, and arrives home after 6:00 pm, the eligible meal reimbursement will not exceed $51.00 d. Reimbursement is based on Actual Cost of meals or $51.00 max (whichever is less). If the responders department policy does not require actuals cost the $51.00 max will apply and a copy of department policy will be required with reimbursement paperwork. 4. If the incident provides any meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) then TIFMAS responders should not include this per diem costs in their reimbursement of daily meal costs (e.g. responder is entitled up to $51 per day; incident provides lunch so responder shall deduct $17 from daily meal reimbursement; daily meal reimbursement is $51 maximum minus $17 for lunch provided so meal reimbursement for that day would be $34). 5. The following documentation is required with the reimbursement package in order for the agency to be eligible for reimbursement of meals: a. If meals were purchased on a jurisdiction travel credit card a statement must be provided with jurisdiction reimbursement package which indicates the meal charges. Jurisdiction will be reimbursed actual meal costs per TIFMAS policies (not to exceed $51 per day) b. If meals were purchased with personal credit card or personal funds the jurisdiction must provide proof of payment to employee for claimed amount (copy of check). Individual should claim meals per the policies above at a rate not to exceed $51 day. Itemized receipts are not required by TDEM for meals. 6. Per the State grant rules the jurisdiction must provide a copy of the check from the jurisdiction to the employee for meals to verify the employee was reimbursed. The jurisdiction should reimburse the individual for these costs and provide proof of payment and submit for reimbursement of these costs with their package to TDEM. The jurisdiction will be reimbursed, not the individual. 7. Jurisdictions paying for meals of employees using one credit card will be required to provide documentation indicating specifically the jurisdiction and the name of the employees who were fed with that purchase. Per Diem rates still apply. No proof of reimbursement to employee is required When reimbursing volunteer firefighters the requirement for proof of payment is not required. The VFD is responsible for disbursement of these funds per their policies and procedures. Lodging for deployed Resources TIFMAS V Page 10

11 All resources should arrive at the incident self-sufficient for the first 72 hours. Resources are responsible for securing their lodging for the duration of the deployment. If lodging is required there are different options available. All options require a copy of the lodging receipt to show a zero balance and proof of payment in order to be considered for reimbursement. Lodging secured under TIFMAS is exempt from state tax. Any State tax that is included on lodging receipts will not be reimbursed. Lodging should be secured at the State or GSA rate whenever possible. If the State or GSA rate cannot be secured document why and include as attachment in reimbursement package. When possible resources should secure double occupancy lodging. If lodging is secured and paid for through the incident by the Logistics Section then no further action is required from the responders. If TIFMAS resources secure hotels with a department credit card they will be reimbursed at the end of the incident with meals and other costs. The department will need to provide a copy of the credit card statement and invoice showing the lodging costs for each room, documentation indicating specifically the jurisdiction and the name of the employees who were sheltered with that purchase. Per Diem rates still apply. No proof of reimbursement to employee is required. An individual can secure multiple rooms on their department card for all members of the strike team. It is recommended to have the room occupants name listed on the hotel invoice even though the payment is made by a third party. In this case the paying department will seek reimbursement for all rooms by providing a copy of the card statement. The department will be reimbursed, not the individual. If TIFMAS resources secure lodging with a personal card they will seek reimbursement from their department. Prior to the department being reimbursed by TDEM for these costs, the department must submit proof of payment to the individual incurring the expense with the reimbursement package. The department will be reimbursed, not the individual. All lodging will be reimbursed at State or if applicable current GSA rate. If rates exceed State or GSA rates responder should provide documentation showing that lodging at State or GSA rate was not available. In-State Out-of-State Lodging Rate Found by Traveler $85 or less for nonlisted cities on GSA. For cities listed on GSA you can use the rate shown. Daily Allowances Listed in the GSA, if city or county is not listed, the rate is $91 or less Traveler's Daily Meal Expenses $51 or less Daily Allowances Listed on the GSA, if city or county is not listed, the rate is $51 or less Total Lodging & Meals Per Day Will vary based on the locality of the lodging. NA TIFMAS V Page 11

12 DAMAGED EQUIPMENT SECTION Repair reimbursement requests must be documented, justifiable and reasonable within the scope of the operation. The incident is responsible for any damage incurred from the point of incident check in and vehicle inspection through demobilization from incident and return to home base. When there is damage to vehicles while mobilized: The responding department should use their insurance provider per their local policy and file a claim. If there is a deductible or damage which is not covered include this documentation, pictures, and damage equipment report per department policy for reimbursement If the damage incurred on the incident is less than the insurance policy deductible and the department wants to recover the repair costs, but does not want to file with their insurance carrier the department must provide: 1. Proof of insurance which identifies the amount of the deductible 2. An invoice documenting the costs incurred to repair the damage. 3. Any amount greater than the deductible will not be reimbursed. Self-Insured departments/jurisdictions should submit all expenses incurred to repair incident related damages for reimbursement. Department must submit check-in and demobilizations pictures from Ground Support (taken by IMT) with reimbursement documentation. Damage due to firefighting operations or other costs associated with equipment issues which are not covered by insurance (e.g. towing charges, tire repair, pump damage etc.) should be documented with receipts and included in the reimbursement package sent to TDEM. Document any damage to vehicle/equipment during demobilization process and request copies of both the equipment check-in and equipment demobilization forms and include in reimbursement request. LIABILITY SECTION Responsibility for Workers Compensation Each jurisdiction is responsible for covering their employees for workers compensation. Responsibility for Civil Liability Refer to the State Statutes: LIABILITY UNDER INTERLOCAL CONTRACT LIABILITY IN FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT PROVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TIFMAS V Page 12

13 RESOURCE ASSIGNMENT SECTION All resources ordered through TIFMAS are considered State assets and are assets of the Disaster District Chair (State Highway Patrol Captain or Lieutenant). The State Coordinator working with Branch Coordinators will identify the resources to fill all requests. o For initial attack closest most appropriate resources will be identified and mobilized. o Additional resources to support extended attack or back fill operations will be determined by the State Coordinator working in conjunction with the Branch Coordinators. For extended attack operations every effort should be made to mobilize resources from all branches except those impacted by the incident or at a high risk for an event in their region. MOBILIZATION SECTION Resource Orders To insure resource orders are received by TIFMAS and TDEM for accountability and to insure a timely reimbursement process once resources have been identified by TIFMAS to the Texas A&M Forest Service EOC, the EOC will generate a Resource order file for each strike team. This file will be ed to: TIFMAS State Coordinator kiplingerk@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us Mobilizations authorized by the TDEM through the TIFMAS State Coordinator may be activated/mobilized en-route prior to the completed resource order, but in these situations the Resource Order will be provided at Check-in. Crew Deployment Lengths Deployment lengths are 7 days including travel time to and from home base. Crew Extension can extend for second 7-day deployment but must be requested and approved by TIFMAS through Operations. Must be documented through the TIFMAS State Coordinator. Crew Swaps One crew swap is allowed during the 7 day deployment with all travel costs reimbursed by TDEM. Vehicles used for transportation of crews during swaps are eligible for reimbursement based on hourly rates. (see reimbursement). If additional crew swaps are requested during the same 7 day deployment, both mobilization and demobilization time and equipment costs will not be reimbursed by TDEM. Crew or personnel swaps for emergencies will be accommodated at all times with costs being reimbursed by TDEM. TIFMAS V Page 13

14 Crews must follow the TIFMAS procedure for crew swaps: 1. TIFMAS State Coordinator at if unavailable Texas A&M Forest Service EOC at 2. Information required for crew or individual swap: Name Cell number Department Crew or individual being demobilized 3. A resource order will be generated for the crew or individual who will report to check-in location. After check-in crew or individual will be sent to field to exchange with existing crew. Existing crew will report to demobilization location and return to home base. Crew Extension only on request and approval by Operations. Must be documented through the IMT and State Coordinator or Assistant State Coordinator. Mode of Travel for Mobilizations When deployed from Home Base to mission assignment location, Code 3 travel is not authorized. Any Code 3 travel to staging areas must be authorized and have prior approval by TIFMAS. TIFMAS Tool and PPE Cache Trailers TIFMAS maintains four PPE caches around the State. Cache trailers are located in McKinney, Austin, Nacogdoches, and Midland. The cache trailers located in Austin and Nacogdoches are equipped with 100 person PPE cache. McKinney and Midland trailers are equipped with a 25 person PPE cache. The PPE cache is for incident response only and should not be issued for training events. The PPE cache trailers will be mobilized when TIFMAS is activated. a) Austin trailer manager and cache point of contact is Josh Portie with Austin Fire Department josh.portie@austintexas.gov b) McKinney trailer managers and cache points of contact is Quincey Blount with McKinney Fire qblount@mckinneytexas.org c) Nacogdoches trailer manager and cache point of contact is Chuck French with Nacogdoches Fire frenchc@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us d) Midland trailer manager and cache point of contact is Kevin Shelton with the Midland Fire Department kshelton@midlandtexas.gov COMMUNICATIONS SECTION Radio Plan TIFMAS V Page 14

15 The channels used by TIFMAS are consistent with the TDEM interoperability plan. The TIFMAS strike teams use mobile and portable radios only, so other channels that may reference repeaters setups or base stations are not provided to the TIFMAS group. TXCALL2D is for base station, dispatch, flight following. VCALL10 is the backup for this channel and is in every TIFMAS radio. All tactical repeater pairs are listed on the TIFMAS plan. We do not provide reverse pairs on the plan. Those frequencies are for the repeaters themselves, and should not be provided to the group. Air to Ground Radio procedures When communicating with interagency personnel, such as a local fire department, the air-to-ground channel will be VFIRE 26 or one of the statewide interoperable channels (VFIRE 21, VFIRE 22, VFIRE 23, VFIRE 24, VFIRE 25, VLAW 31, or VLAW 32). VFIRE 26 was created for air-to-ground communications needs, statewide, with interagency departments. If an aircraft is requested, the following information should be provided, as a minimum, to TFS dispatchers: Name or Unit Number for the on-scene Point of Contact (POC) who will be communicating with the aircraft; Telephone contact information for the on-scene POC and their local agency; The Interoperable radio frequency or channel name that the local POC will be operating on; Hazards to aircraft in the area; Approximate number of homes threatened; Approximate acreage involved; If a suppression aircraft cannot make contact with a person on the ground, they may not initiate a drop due to the possibility that someone might be hit with the retardant or water. Personnel and vehicles should stay well clear of a drop zone. When we have a significant number of aircraft over an incident, TFS will make every effort to have an Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS, loosely referred to as Air Attack ) in an aircraft over the fire. This person is like an airborne air traffic controller and may be monitoring several radios simultaneously air-to-ground, dispatch, air-to-air. If you don t receive an immediate reply from the ATGS, they may be talking on another radio. Options if you do not have the correct radio frequencies to communicate air to ground: 1. Use a gateway, which is a device which connects disparate radio frequency bands together. 2. Utilize a TIFMAS vehicle radio to communicate with the aircraft. It should have all of the VHF HB narrowband interoperable frequencies in its mobile radio. 3. Utilize a neighboring mutual aid department that has VHF HB interoperable frequencies. TIFMAS V Page 15

16 4. Request a DPS trooper, or other DPS/Texas Division of Emergency Management field unit, to come to the ICP. In their mobile radios, in the I Zone/Channel Group (I = Interoperability) they have all of the state and federal VHF interoperable frequencies, including VFIRE 26. Suggested protocol for communicating with Air Attack When contacting Air Attack use their call sign (e.g. 01 Quebec this is Brush 1) instead of (Air Attack this is Brush 1). If there are fires in close proximity and or transitioning Air Attack use the fire name as an identifier and your position (e.g. Cook ranch Air Attack this is Cook ranch IC or Cook Ranch Air Attack this is Division Alfa). On Transition, if Air Attack is over the fire before TFS arrives, and communicating directly to the local FD, be sure that once TFS arrives, to inform Air Attack that TFS is now the ground contact and or providing direction along with the local FD. If both will be talking to Air Attack in unified Command prior to communicating make sure the message is not opposing. Make it known that both will be in communications with Air Attack. See Appendix II for Statewide Radio Frequencies Grant Section TIFMAS Grant Vehicles The recipient of the vehicle is responsible for maintaining insurance. If the vehicle is destroyed or damaged in the home jurisdiction on a local mission (not TIFMAS) your insurance must cover it for repairs or replacement. If it is damaged on a TIFMAS mission the incident will expect the recipient to file on their insurance and the incident will cover any deductible you may incur. The acquisition schedule is set to begin replacement of these vehicles in approximately 10 years. TIFMAS will prioritize replacement based on condition of the vehicle, operating costs, mileage, etc. If the TIFMAS vehicle is damaged beyond repair the final determination to total would be when your insurance carrier declares it totaled. TIFMAS V Page 16

17 TIFMAS Apparatus - Strategic Plan The strategic build out of the TIFMAS Apparatus Grant program will include eight task forces, with one in each of the eight TFS geographic regions. Each task force will include five Type VI Engines, three Type III Engines, and one Tactical Tender. If a branch is unable to support a full task force the apparatus will be assigned to an adjacent Branch if possible. The system will build out at 72 apparatus. Apparatus will be reviewed at 10 years of age for replacement. Replacement will be based on overall condition, mileage, and historical maintenance costs. TIFMAS Apparatus Assignments Department Central Branch Vehicle Type Radio Identifier Georgetown Fire Central Type VI E4-61 Travis Co. ESD 6 Lake Travis FD Central Type VI E4-62 Travis County ESD 3 Oak Hill FD Central Type VI E4-63 Bryan FD Central Type VI E4-64 Round Rock FD delivery Central Type VI E4-65 Austin Fire Central Type III E4-31 Austin Fire Central Type III (FEPP) E4-32 TEEX Central Type III (FEPP) E4-33 Travis County ESD 4 Central Tactical Tender TS4-21 Department West Branch Vehicle Type Radio Identifier Big Spring Fire West Type VI E2-61 Midland Fire West Type VI E2-62 Not Filled West Type VI E2-63 Not Filled West Type VI E2-64 Not Filled West Type VI E2-65 Big Spring Fire West Type III (FEPP) E2-31 Not Filled West Type III E2-32 Not Filled West Type III E2-33 Not Filled West Tactical Tender TS2-21 TIFMAS V Page 17

18 Department North Branch Vehicle Type Radio Identifier Lewisville Fire North Type VI E3-61 Flower Mound Fire North Type VI E3-62 Weatherford Fire North Type VI E3-63 Cedar Hill Fire North Type VI E3-64 Plano Fire North Type VI E3-65 Stephenville FD North Type VI E3-66 Frisco Fire North Type III E3-31 Highland Village Fire North Type III (FEPP) E3-32 McKinney FD 2017 Delivery North Type III E3-33 Dallas Fire Rescue North Tactical Tender TS3-21 Department South Branch Vehicle Type Radio Identifier Mission fire South Type VI E5-61 Pharr Fire South Type VI E5-62 Weslaco Fire South Type VI E5-63 New Braunfels FD South Type VI E5-64 San Antonio FD South Type VI E5-65 San Antonio FD (Refurb) South Type III E5-31 Not Filled South Type III E5-32 Not Filled South Type III E5-33 Not Filled South Tactical Tender TS5-21 Department Northwest Branch Vehicle Type Radio Identifier Brownwood Fire North West Type VI E1-61 Vernon Fire North West Type VI E1-62 Abilene Fire North West Type VI E1-63 Wichita Falls Fire North West Type VI E1-64 Not Filled North West Type VI E1-65 Brownwood FD North West Type III (FEPP) E1-31 Not Filled North West Type III E1-32 Not Filled North West Type III E1-33 Not Filled North West Tactical Tender TS1-21 TIFMAS V Page 18

19 Department South Central Branch Vehicle Type Galveston Fire South Central Type VI E7-61 Tomball FD South Central Type VI E7-62 Montgomery County ESD 1 North Montgomery County South Central Type VI E7-63 Webster FD South Central Type VI E7-64 Not Filled South Central Type VI E7-65 Galveston FD South Central Type III (FEPP) E7-31 Montgomery County ESD 6 Porter FD South Central Type III E7-32 Not Filled South Central Type III E7-33 Not Filled South Central Tactical Tender TS7-21 Radio Identifier Department East Branch Vehicle Type Radio Identifier Nacogdoches FD East Type VI E6-61 Lufkin FD East Type VI E6-62 Paris FD East Type VI E6-63 Mt Pleasant FD East Type VI E6-64 Beaumont FD East Type VI E6-65 Nacogdoches FD East Type III (FEPP) E6-31 Longview FD East Type III E6-32 Not Filled East Type III E6-33 Not Filled East Tactical Tender TS6-21 Department Pan Handle Branch Vehicle Type Radio Identifier Borger FD Pan Handle Type VI E8-61 Not Filled Pan Handle Type VI E8-62 Not Filled Pan Handle Type VI E8-63 Not Filled Pan Handle Type VI E8-64 Not Filled Pan Handle Type VI E8-65 Lubbock FD Pan Handle Type III E8-31 Amarillo FD 2017 delivery Pan Handle Type III E8-32 Not Filled Pan Handle Type III E8-33 Not Filled Pan Handle Tactical Tender TS8-21 TIFMAS V Page 19

20 FORCE PROTECTION SECTION Force protection will be provided by the Department of Public Safety through the local DDC. Coordinate through Command. SAFETY Driving All personnel mobilized under TIFMAS shall be required to wear seat belts anytime the apparatus is moving or engaged in firefighting operations. If personnel cannot be seated and belted for firefighting operations from the vehicle they shall conduct those operations from the ground. PPE Personnel mobilized under TIFMAS shall have the appropriate PPE for the mission. Such PPE should conform to the recognized standards (i.e. DOT, NFPA, OSHA, NIOSH, etc.) governing the selection and use of said PPE for the assignment being performed as well as be compliant with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures by which the individual is and may potentially be governed. QUALIFICATIONS SECTION Requirements The TIFMAS qualifications standards are required for intrastate deployments under TIFMAS. This will be State authorized missions. TIFMAS qualifications are not required at the local level. The qualification standards are required of those departments who accept a TIFMAS Engine and sign the Terms and Responsibilities agreement. Departments must be able to meet the qualification standards as described in the most current version of the TIFMAS Business Manual at the time of the grant award. Departments intending to mobilize through TIFMAS on an intrastate incident must meet the standards per the implementation dates outlined in the plan. The Fire Chief or his/her designee can approve wildland qualifications including FII, FFI/ICT5, ENOP, and FAL3. Engine Boss (ENGB) and Strike Team Leader will require a recommendation from Fire Chief or his/her designee and a second approval from the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Committee. TIFMAS V Page 20

21 Departments that have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for national wildfire and all hazard mobilization may request their qualified personnel to receive a Red Card and to be listed in the National system. If qualification standards are not in effect or not identified for a position the Chief of the Department is responsible for sending personnel who are qualified for the type of response needed. Please refer all questions about your TIFMAS Application to tifmas@tfs.tamu.edu Any training opportunities provided by the Texas A&M Forest Service are subject to change based on available funding and personnel. Continuing Education requirements for Wildland Certification Each firefighter qualified under TIFMAS in wildland (career and volunteer) will be required to complete a minimum of 4 hours annually of approved wildland continuing education. Additional education/training is encouraged and can be completed by the local jurisdiction. Refer to the TIFMAS Business Manual for specifics on continuing education. Chief of Department Qualifications When the Fire Chief of the Department applies for TIFMAS qualifications they will follow the same process as outlined above but must have an alternate approver from within the department approve before submitting to TIFMAS for a card. This information should be submitted electronically to TFS at tifmas@tfs.tamu.edu. TIFMAS Qualification Recertification Renewal Process: TIFMAS departments will renew their cards (qualifications) as a whole department. Renewal years are every five years starting in During renewal years the TIFMAS Program will distribute TIFMAS Qualification Recertification Forms, by to the agency representative. *Note: The renewal forms will be distributed on a rotating schedule throughout the renewal year. Until the department is placed into a 5-year cycle some cards (qualifications) could go beyond the 5-year renewal period. Once the agency receives the renewal notification the agency representative must verify that everyone on the form is: (1) Still a member with the department (2) Has completed the renewal requirements for the qualification(s) listed per individual. Once the form has been reviewed and signed by the agency representative, it to TIFMAS@tfs.tamu.edu. How to Maintain Currency: TIFMAS Qualifications shall be renewed every five years. To maintain currency you must follow the guidelines in the latest version of the TIFMAS Business manual and PMS All-Hazards/ Structural o Follow TCFP/SFFMA yearly recertification standards. TIFMAS V Page 21

22 Basic Wildland (Firefighter II) o Must complete an annual fireline safety refresher with a (training) Fire shelter deployment. Engine Operator (ENOP), Firefighter I (FFTI), Engine Boss (ENGB), and Strike Team Leader (STEN) o Must complete at least one ICS-225 Form (Performance Evaluation) within the five year time frame. o One ICS-225 Form in the highest PTB Qualification can maintain currency in lower PTB qualifications. EX: ICS-225 as an ENGB, will maintain FFTI and ENOP. Faller 3 (FAL3) o Must complete a saws refresher (course) every 2 years. Qualification Steps 1. Personnel qualifications for TIFMAS deployments are outlined in the TIFMAS Business Manual. All personnel mobilizing under TIFMAS must meet the qualification standards described in the most current version of the Business Manual. 2. The link to TIFMAS qualification request form is located at: 3. On line applications must be filled out by each requesting applicant for the initial qualifications (Basic Wildland and/or All Hazard). 4. Applicants do not need to send copies of certificates to verify qualifications. 5. The TIFMAS card will be issued for basic qualifications when an application has been submitted to TIFMAS and verified by their respective Fire Chief. 6. Each time an additional qualification is completed a new TIFMAS card will be issued after verifying all required documents are submitted and properly completed. 7. Candidates can meet the basic qualifications for All Hazards and Wildland in any order. All Hazard is not required for wildland qualifications. 8. Firefighter I, Engine Boss (ENGB) and Strike Team Leader (STEN) do not require the ENOP qualification. 9. The qualifications are progressive; you must be validated as meeting the qualification before submitting for the next qualification. 10. All applications for ENGB or STEN will be referred to the TFS Red Card Process and must be reviewed by the RPL Committee for approval. 11. Basic Faller (FAL3) requires a Basic Wildland Qualification. 12. Position Task Books for Engine Operator (ENOP), Firefighter I/ICT5, Engine Boss (ENGB), Basic Faller (FAL3), and Strike Team Leader Position Tasks Books (PTB) are required to meet the qualifications for these positions and are available for download at tifmas.org. All records of the task book will be maintained by the sponsoring jurisdiction. TIFMAS V Page 22

23 Current Qualification Requirements Wildland Missions Type VI engines shall have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 personnel assigned with at least one FFI. Minimum qualifications for other personnel shall be Basic Wildland (S130/190/L180/I100). Type III Engines shall have a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 personnel assigned. Type III engines mobilized under TIFMAS shall have an ENGB or TIFMAS qualified ENGB (t), and a minimum of one firefighter at the FFI/ICT 5 level. Tactical Tenders shall have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 personnel assigned. Tactical Tenders mobilized under TIFMAS shall have a minimum of one firefighter at the FFI/ICT 5 level. Effective January 1, 2017 Tactical Tenders mobilized under TIFMAS shall have an ENGB or TIFMAS qualified ENGB (t), and a minimum of one firefighter at the FFI/ICT 5 level. ENGB trainee is defined as having an ENGB PTB initiated, completion of all required course work, with verification of their trainee status submitted to TIFMAS. Strike Team Leaders Effective January 1, 2016 to be rostered as a Strike Team leader the person must be qualified as a STEN or a TIFMAS qualified STEN (t). STEN trainee is defined as having an STEN PTB initiated, completion of all required course work, with verification of their trainee status submitted to TIFMAS All Hazards Structural Missions Type I, II, and III Engines shall have a minimum of one company officer, one engine operator, and appropriate number of firefighters based on typing. All engine personnel must meet TIFMAS qualifications for All Hazards (structural). Company Officer and Engine Driver Operator position standards for structural response will be determined by AHJ. Type VI Engines shall have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 personnel assigned. Resources must be in TIFMAS to be mobilized for All Hazard assignments. TIFMAS Task Force A standard TIFMAS (TIFMAS funded equipment) task force includes five Type VI engines; three Type III engines, and One Tactical Tender with 23 to 28 personnel. To insure span of control the standard package on a TIFMAS Task Force will include two supervisory personnel; minimum of one qualified STEN or TFLD, and/or a trainee. TIFMAS V Page 23

24 TASK BOOK SECTION The Position Task books are available for the Engine Operator, Firefighter I/ICT 5, Engine Boss, Basic Faller (FAL3) and Strike Team Leader. Satisfactory completion is a requirement to meet the qualifications established within TIFMAS. The following procedures shall be followed for all task books: Evaluator The Evaluator is the person who actually observes the task(s) being performed and documents successful performance in the PTB. It is the responsibility of the Evaluator to: 1. To evaluate you must be supervising the Trainee. If the Evaluator supervises the Trainee, but is not qualified in the position, the Evaluator can sign tasks, but cannot function as the Final Evaluator. The final evaluator will be required to be qualified in the position being evaluated. 2. Meet with the Trainee and determine past experience and training, current qualifications, desired goals and objectives of the assignment. 3. When the final evaluation, agency certification, and qualification cover sheet are complete for the FFT1, ENOP and FAL3, task books will be submitted electronically to TIFMAS at tifmas@tfs.tamu.edu to verify all required items are included and properly completed. Once verified the qualification will be added to the applicant s record and a new card will be issued. ENGB and STEN applicant task books will be forwarded by the Chief or their designee to tifmas@tfs.tamu.edu for review by the RPL Committee. 4. Position tasks books will be initiated by the Fire Chief or his/her designee. After the final evaluation is completed the task book will be forwarded to the Fire Chief or designee for review of the PTB s and Agency Certification and forwarded with a recommendation to TIFMAS. Completed task books for ENGB and STEN are submitted with a recommendation for approval by the RPL Committee. The Certifying Official from the Home Unit/Agency must review and confirm the completion of the PTB and make a determination of agency certification. This determination should be based on the Trainee s demonstration of position competencies and behaviors, as well as the completed PTB which includes a Final Evaluator s Verification. The fire chief or designee will verify that the trainee has met all requirements for qualifications in the position by reviewing the task book and signing under Agency Certification, and completing the qualification checklist. Only the Certifying Official from the Home Unit/Agency, Fire Chief or designee has the authority to certify an individual s qualifications and recommend them to TIFMAS for RPL Committee review in the case of ENGB and STEN applicants. 5. Each agency should have one person identified to initiate Position Task Books. This will be the Fire Chief or his/her designee. When the person responsible within the department for initiating PTB s, whether the Fire Chief or his/her designee needs a PTB initiated, they should appoint a staff officer (Assistant Chief, Training Officer etc.) within the department to TIFMAS V Page 24

25 initiate their PTB and complete the agency certification, and qualification checklist on completion of the task book. 6. Complete the appropriate Evaluation Record in the back of the PTB. If more than one position performance assignment is necessary, the Evaluator will complete an Evaluation Record for each assignment. Position Task book Guidelines Task books shall be initiated by the fire chief or designee (see item 5 above) after he/she has determined that all prerequisites for the position have been met according to NWCG guidelines and the TIFMAS qualification plan. Once all tasks have been performed and evaluated, the final evaluator must sign the inside cover of the task book. The trainee should make sure the person is qualified before he/she signs in one of the evaluation blocks. It is strongly recommended that individuals go on multiple assignments while completing a task book. Firefighter I/ICT 5, - individuals are encouraged to go on multiple assignments while completing this task book with a minimum of two assignments in the position, and at least two different evaluators. Trainees must get at least one performance evaluation (ICS 225) prior to completion of a task book. Engine Boss (ENGB) and Strike Team Leader (STEN) must be evaluated in a minimum of two different fuel types, have a minimum of three assignments in the position, and at least two different evaluators. Trainees must get at least one performance evaluation (ICS 225) prior to completion of a task book. The review process for ENGB and STEN: 1. The agency will recommend approval of qualification (ENGB or STEN) through submission to TIFMAS at tifmas@tfs.tamu.edu. 2. The agency request will include the following documents: a) Required - Cover letter from Fire Chief requesting and supporting the qualification. b) Required - Position Task Book c) Recommended - Resume d) Required - Copy of certifications for required courses or IQS record e) Other support documentation for the qualification being requested (e.g. IAPs, ICS 225, letters of documentation, etc.). 3. The TIFMAS qualification coordinator in College Station will verify the package is complete and submit it to the Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Committee review. 4. TIFMAS PTB s will be held to the same standard as a task book working through the TFS internal Texas Interagency Coordination Center (TICC) review process. On completion of the review, the RPL TIFMAS V Page 25

26 Committee will issue an approval or prescription with guidelines to the applicant. This information will be documented and added to the applicant s file in TIFMAS IQS. If the applicant is a member of an agency under a Red Card MOU and is seeking national qualification status, the department will also document the qualification and/or prescription in their IQS system. a) If the agency has a Red Card MOU and with the agency recommendation, the applicant can now receive a red card (national) qualification upon RPL Committee approval. The applicant will be required to complete or provide documentation of one successful qualifying performance assignment. A qualifying performance assignment is one at the Type I, II, or III level, lasting two or more operational periods, and requiring interaction with an established fire organization. The applicant must provide a satisfactory performance evaluation (ICS 225). b) If a prescription is issued by the RPL Committee to address any identified deficiencies, the applicant will remain in trainee status. On completion of the required prescription, the applicant will resubmit the application with the agency recommendation to TIFMAS who will forward to the RPL committee. Once approved, the applicant will be subject to the required performance assignment. c) In the event of an unsatisfactory performance evaluation, the applicant will be subject to the process outlined in item (c). 5. The RPL Committee will conduct task book reviews for ENGB and STEN on a quarterly basis (Jan, April, July, and October) beginning in Taskbooks along with recommendations should be submitted to TIFMAS prior to the 10 th of each quarter. Two possible types of RPL submissions: a) Personnel who have been working through TIFMAS or the NWCG task book system will follow the above outlined task book guidelines. b) Personnel who are new to the system and whose department is under Red Card MOU may apply for qualifications under RPL. As an example, a Battalion Chief in a career department who has the background and experience to be a STEN, but does not have the associated course work or task books completed would be a candidate for RPL. This individual would be required to submit a full portfolio documenting competencies in all areas from FFII to STEN. The TFS RPL Guide can be requested at RPL@tfs.tamu.edu TIFMAS V Page 26

27 Position Task book Guidelines Task books shall be initiated by the fire chief or designee after he/she has determined that all prerequisites for the position have been met according to NWCG guidelines and the TIFMAS qualification plan. Once all tasks have been performed and evaluated, the final evaluator must sign the inside cover of the task book. The trainee should make sure the final evaluator is qualified in the position before he/she signs off. It is strongly recommended that individuals go on multiple assignments while completing a task book. Firefighter I/ICT 5, - individuals are encouraged to go on multiple assignments while completing this task book with a minimum of two assignments in the position, and at least two different evaluators. Trainees must get at least one performance evaluation (ICS 225) prior to completion of a task book. Engine Boss (ENGB) and Strike Team Leader (STEN) must be evaluated in a minimum of two different fuel types, have a minimum of three assignments in the position, and at least two different evaluators. Trainees must get at least one performance evaluation (ICS 225) prior to completion of a task book. Task books should be completed within three years of the date of the first evaluation record. If you are unable to complete the task book within that timeframe, you need to contact TIFMAS at tifmas@tfs.tamu.edu and request an extension. An extension will be allowed if significant progress has already been made in the task book. Once completed, the task book should be submitted to the TIFMAS and a copy should be retained at the local jurisdiction with the employees training records. Position task book evaluations should not share the same duration dates listed, in part or whole (For example; two evaluators should not sign on a task book for the same fire, for the same dates). Each evaluation should be independent of another. An individual serving in a trainee position during an assignment can have more than one evaluator, but must be evaluated on different duration dates or different event s on the same date. Duration timeframes need to be specific dates related to specific events (for example; durations dates lasting for months or years will need to be broken down into a 3 day fire or a 14 day fire assignment). To retain currency, performance is required in that or a similar position at least every five years. If currency lapses, the individual will temporarily revert back to a trainee in the position. To regain full qualification in a position, the individual must demonstrate satisfactory performance for a minimum of one operational assignment. An Individual Performance Rating (ICS 225) should be used to document performance and should be forwarded to TIFMAS at tifmas@tfs.tamu.edu TIFMAS V Page 27

28 Request for qualifications for positions for which there is no task book, basic wildland and all hazards (THSP), must be approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee and submitted to TIFMAS. Applicants are encouraged to attach notes which highlight their prior learning experience to assist the evaluators. Task Book Exceptions 1. Task 39 in the NWCG Position Task Book for Single Resource/Engine Boss for working with aerial resources and has to be accomplished on a wildfire. An alternate for TIFMAS resources to get this task signed off is on an incident involving EMS air resources (med-evac). For example when you request air ambulances and direct and provide feedback for these aerial resources, this can be counted towards meeting this task. TIFMAS V Page 28

29 ORGANIZATION SECTION Organization Chart TIFMAS V Page 29

30 Strike Team Leader-STEN Engine Boss- ENGB Fire Fighter I/ICT5 Engine Operator - ENOP (Optional) Structural Qualification Basic Wildland Qualification Industry - Specialized qualification meeting NFPA 1081 Career Firefighters Basic Faller (FAL3) optional Volunteer Firefighters TIFMAS V Page 30

31 Basic Wildland Qualification Recognized National Standard to meet this qualification S130/190, L180, I100 Approved Basic Wildland Training to meet the TIFMAS Wildland qualification: 1. NWCG S130/S190, L180, I TFS contracted Fire in the Field (FIF) 100 (I-100, S-190, S-130, and L-180) with Skills day. 3. SFFMA Curriculum with Wildland Certification completed on or after June 2008 with TFS/NWCG or TIFMAS basic wildland course certificate Recognized Certifications include but are not limited to: 1. NWCG S130/S190/L180 Course certification 2. TIFMAS S130/S190/L180 Course certification 3. SFFMA Wildland Certification completed as of June 2008 with TFS/NWCG or TIFMAS basic wildland course certificate 4. TCFP Basic Wildland certification Structural Qualification Recognized National Standard to meet this qualification - NFPA 1001 Standards for Firefighter Recognized Certifications include but are not limited to: 1. TCFP Basic Firefighter 2. SFFMA Accredited NFPA Fire Fighter I/II or accredited Advanced Firefighter. TIFMAS V Page 31

32 Engineer Pump Operator (ENOP) Qualification Pre-requisites: 1. All Hazards-structural qualification 2. Basic Wildland qualification 3. Must complete one of the following courses and the position task book 1. TCFP 60 hour Pump Operator Certification or 2. SFFMA 40 hour Driver/Operator class or 3. TFS/NWCG 40 hour Engine Operator course TIFMAS Engine Operator (ENOP) task book TIFMAS V Page 32

33 Industrial Qualification Recognized National Standard to meet this qualification - NFPA 1081 Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Pre-requisites 1. Applicant must be a member of an Industrial Fire Brigade and/or associated with Industry member of the Texas Industrial Emergency Services Board (TIESB) Recognized Certifications include but are not limited to: 1. NFPA 1081 Advanced Exterior (Preferred - Pro Board Certification) 2. NFPA 1081 Interior Structural (Preferred - Pro Board Certification) 3. Must provide proof of equivalent training for items #1 & 2 above if not certified Other Recommended Training Training conducted in accordance with 29CFR (Fire Brigades) Training conducted in accordance with NPFA 600 (Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades) Hazardous Materials Technician Certification in accordance with NFPA 472/1072 NIMS 300/400 NFPA 472, Chapter 8 Competencies for Incident Commanders TIFMAS V Page 33

34 Additional process for Industry qualification process All applicants are required to individually apply for tracking purposes and all qualifications will be validated by TIFMAS back through the Industrial Partner. TIFMAS will also validate the Pro Board Certification. Process: 1. Applicant applies through TIFMAS on line system 2. Provides same info currently required plus last four numbers of SSN for Pro Board validation. 3. TIFMAS will maintain a single data base of qualified industrial firefighters. 4. Mobilization a. Request made by local jurisdiction and /or industry for resources through TDEM process (local EOC and/or DDC) b. Request approved by TDEM and sent to ESF 4 (TFS) c. TFS through TIFMAS sends out request to fill order d. Closest most appropriate resources are identified and mobilized into task forces e. Task Force Leadership identified by TEEX f. Team Leader identified and provided by TFS g. Resources orders produced by TFS EOC and sent to Team Leader and Task Forces leader h. Resources Mobilize 5. Resources should be self Sufficient for first 48 hours. TIFMAS V Page 34

35 Wildland Firefighter I (FFI)/ICT 5 Qualification Pre-requisites: 1. Basic Wildland and complete Crosswalk G 131 for FFI/ICT5 or NWCG S131 NWCG Task Book PMS Other recommended NWCG training: 1. S211 Portable Pumps and Water Use 2. S212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws TIFMAS V Page 35

36 Engine Boss (ENGB) Qualification Pre-requisites: 1. Basic Wildland qualification 2. FFI-ICT5 qualification 3. Meet NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I standards (required if using the G231 curriculum) 4. Current position of Driver/Operator or higher at home jurisdiction (required if using the G231 curriculum) and complete Crosswalk G231 course for Engine Boss or NWCG S230, S290 IS 700a, IS 800b, IS 200 NWCG Task Books PMS Recognized Certifications for NFPA 1021for Fire Officer I include but are not limited to: 1. TCFP Fire Officer I certificate 2. Fire Officer I certificate with Pro Board or IFSAC certification Other recommended NWCG training: 1. S219 Ignition Operations 2. S231 Engine Boss (Single Resource) 3. S270 Basic Air Operations 4. L280 Followership to Leadership TIFMAS V Page 36

37 Strike Team Leader (STEN) Qualification Pre-requisites: 1. Basic Wildland 2. FFI-ICT5 qualification 3. Engine Boss qualification 4. Meet NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II standards (required if using the G330 curriculum) 5. Current position of Company Officer or higher at home jurisdiction (required if using the G330 curriculum) Complete Crosswalk G330 course for Strike Team Leader or NWCG S330 Strike Team Leader S215 Fire Operations in the Urban Wildland Interface NWCG Task Book Recognized Certifications for NFPA 1021for Fire Officer II include but are not limited to: 1. TCFP Fire Officer II certificate 2. Fire Officer II with Pro Board or IFSAC certification is recognized Other recommended NWCG training: L380 Fireline Leadership TIFMAS V Page 37

38 Basic Faller (FAL3) Pre-requisites: 1. Basic Wildland Complete NWCG S212 NWCG Position Task Book as a Basic Faller (FAL3) Other recommended NWCG training: Firing Operations (S-219) Firefighter Type I (S-131) Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211) TIFMAS V Page 38

39 FALLER 3 SECTION Operation and Qualification Guidelines Mission Develop safe, effective and qualified chain saw operators. Through a solid foundation of standardized initial training, practiced handling and operation, demonstrated proficiency and currency refresher training, the program can develop and maintain an ever increasing capacity to provide sawyers for wildland fire and all hazards incidents. This program is being developed to provide new wildland fire sawyers with a solid foundation for safe and efficient chain saw handling and operation while bucking, limbing, brushing, slashing and felling for project work and fireline construction. Most members will never achieve the skills and experience of a professional, fulltime sawyer. Therefore, it is critical that sawyers be objective when evaluating their own skills and the project complexity. In addition to the competencies demonstrated by supervisory firefighters like effective communication, personal responsibility, and completion of assigned tasks, the Basic Faller (FAL3) will also demonstrate successful completion of the following: Proper fuels and fueling procedures for a chainsaw Troubleshooting, maintenance and minor mechanical repairs on a chain saw Established procedures for safe operation of a chain saw Practical knowledge of hazards and reactive forces Proper handling of a chain saw while brushing, thinning, bucking and limbing Familiarity with risk management analysis or job hazard analysis Procedures for maintaining the chain saw during a typical operational period Initial Training Individuals must successfully complete the NWCG S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws course. Qualification and Currency Individuals must complete an NWCG Position Task Book for Basic Faller (FAL3), PMS , according to the task book guidelines outlined for all other position qualifications. A qualified FAL3 or higher must be present when a FAL3 trainee is engaged in saw operations. The Final Evaluator in a FAL3 task book must be identified as an Approved Final Evaluator (TIFMAS or TFS) for this qualification. (See TIFMAS FAL3 Approved Final Evaluators List on the TIFMAS website.) TIFMAS V Page 39

40 To remain current as a qualified FAL3, individuals must complete sixteen hours of refresher training (RT-212) every twenty four months. Final Evaluators Individuals who are NWCG Basic Faller (FAL3) qualified or higher may serve as Final Evaluators for FAL3 trainees only following attendance of an approved refresher training, RT-212 and recommendation of the Program Lead. Once they have been recommended by the Program Lead, they will be listed on the TIFMAS FAL3 Approved Final Evaluators List located on the TIFMAS WEBSITE. Wildland Fire Chain Saws Refresher Training, RT-212 All qualified Fallers are required to complete sixteen hours of refresher training every twenty four months to maintain currency of their qualification. Refresher training will be conducted by approved instructors at various venues throughout the state from October 1 to December 15, and a schedule of refresher events will be posted to the TIFMAS website. Individuals, who are currently FAL3 trainees, do not have to complete RT-212 until twenty four months following their agency certification date. To maintain the FAL3 qualification on their TIFMAS qualification card, individuals will submit a scanned copy of the completion certificate for RT-212 and a completed Chain Saw Operator Field Evaluation Form via to tifmas@tfs.tamu.edu The Field Evaluation Form is located in Appendix IV of the Business Manual. RT-212 will consist of the following standardized learning objectives: Review and Analyze case studies and industrial safety reviews; conduct After Action Reviews and Facilitated Discussions over relevant safety topics (2-4 hours) Review and perform various chainsaw maintenance procedures (2-4) hours Facilitated sawing with qualified evaluators under various realistic conditions: limbing, bucking, brushing and felling (6-8 hours) Proficiency evaluation by qualified and approved evaluators (To be documented on the Chain Saw Operator Field Evaluation Form) (2-4 hours) FIRE MODULE SECTION The FM can be comprised of fire department members from one or more jurisdictions within a region. Team members must be capable of departing a meeting location within two hours of notification, when they are on standby. The FM, when mobilized will be made up of the following: (1) Single Resource Boss TIFMAS V Page 40

41 (2) Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) (5-7) Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Minimum of (2) FM qualified sawyers (see below for qualification details) Maximum of (2) Trainees Module Lead The Module Lead (ML) supervises the FM while on training exercises and mobilizations. They are responsible for establishing professional behavior standards and enforcing standard operating procedures throughout the duration of the mobilization. In addition the ML is responsible for: Ensuring proper documentation is completed before departing. Ensuring members are properly equipped for the assignment. Ensuring equipment is appropriate and sufficient for the assignment. Providing leadership and supervision throughout the duration of the mobilization. Completing required documentation for the FM, and assisting members with individual documentation requirements. Maintaining communication at regular intervals during the mobilization. Providing for the safety and welfare of all FM members. TASK BOOKS TIFMAS has adopted the NWCG Basic Faller (FAL3) PMS which may be found at the following Web address: tifmas.org TIFMAS Implementation Timeline Note: To be recognized by TIFMAS the wildland training must meet the requirements of NWCG and instructor qualifications in Field Manager Course Guide Standards. Implementation Timeline All Hazards Structural Required as of January 1, 2012 Annual continuing education will be determined by respective certifying authority (TCFP/SFFMA). Implementation Timeline Basic Wildland Required as of March 1, 2012 All Wildland credentials will require a minimum of 4 hours of continuing education annually that meets with Implementation Timeline Engineer-Pump Operator (ENOP) Not a mandatory qualification TIFMAS V Page 41

42 Must have current TIFMAS Basic Wildland qualification. Implementation Timeline Firefighter I (FFI) Requirement to move to Single Engine Resource Boss. As of January 1, 2016 must have FFI qualification in TIFMAS to work in this position. Must have current TIFMAS Basic Wildland qualification. Implementation Timeline Single Engine Resource Boss (ENGB) Requirement to move to Strike Team Leader. As of January 1, 2016 must have ENGB qualification or ENGB (t) status in TIFMAS to work in this position. Must have current TIFMAS Basic Wildland, and FFI qualification. Implementation Timeline Strike Team Leader (STEN) As of January 1, 2016 must have Strike Team Leader qualification or STEN (t) status in TIFMAS to work in this position. Must have current TIFMAS Basic Wildland, FFI and Single Engine Resource Boss qualification. Annual Refresher RT-130, Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training is required for all positions as identified in the Wildland Fire Qualifications System Guide (NWCG 310-1). Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training must include the following core topics: Entrapment Avoidance Use training and reference materials to study the risk management process (as identified in the Incident Response Pocket Guide) and rules of engagement (as appropriate to the participants, e.g. LCES, Standard Firefighting Orders, Eighteen Watch Out Situations, WFSA direction, Fire Management Plan priorities, etc.). Current Issues Review and discuss identified hot topics and national emphasis topics as found on the current WFSTAR web site. Review forecasts and assessments for the upcoming fire season and discuss implications for firefighter safety. Fire Shelter Review and discuss last resort survival. Conduct hands on fire shelter inspections. Practice shelter deployments in applicable crew/module configurations and while wearing typical fireline personal protective equipment. When possible, practice shelter deployments should be conducted in rough terrain and windy conditions. No live fire exercises for the purpose of fire shelter deployment training will be conducted. Other Hazards and Safety Issues Choose additional hazard and safety subjects, which could include SAFENET, current safety alerts, site/unit specific safety issues and hazards. CE hours CE Hours are per calendar year (January through December). Four hours are required each year following the year you receive your training for Basic Wildland (130/190/L180). The Authority Having Jurisdiction is responsible for insuring and documenting the 4 hours of CE annually. TIFMAS V Page 42

43 Fire Shelter review and discussion are a mandatory part of CE each year. Course Components and Hours to Complete Course Components Pre-selection assessment Pre-course work Online training Instructor-led training Total Hours Hours to Complete N/A N/A N/A Varies Minimum of 4 hours annually Recommended Resource: Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher web site: TRAINING SECTION Instructors wanting to teach wildland courses recognized by TFS and TIFMAS must meet the instructor qualifications set forth in NWCG Prior to conducting the course, the lead instructor must submit the request in the form of the customer cost worksheet with verification of instructor qualifications (current red card, IQS record, TIFMAS card etc.). To teach NWCG courses and receive the NWCG logo on the course certificate the instructor s fire department must have a signed TFS/FD Red Card MOU in place. All requirements under must be met and course rosters with grades shall be submitted to TFS External training at rmcdonald@tfs.tamu.edu See below for process: Customer Cost Worksheet Instructor and TFS Responsibilities 1. When a department requests Training, the instructor should inform the department requesting the training to fill out the Customer Cost Worksheet and return to the instructor. This is located on the TIFMAS website tifmas.org. 2. After the instructor receives the completed Customer Cost Worksheet, to the TFS Training Division at rmcdonald@tfs.tamu.edu 3. Costs for the class may include the following: a) Course materials b) Travel c) Meals d) Instructor time TIFMAS V Page 43

44 4. Note if there are no costs, indicate this on the cost worksheet. 5. TFS will review the customer cost worksheet and prepare a quote which will be sent to the requesting jurisdiction. If the customer agrees with the quote, they will sign and return to the training division. The signed quote serves as the approval for TFS to proceed with the development of an inter-local agreement. As soon as the agreement is signed by the customer, all course materials will be ordered. All course materials will ship directly to the requesting jurisdiction. These will include: a) Course manuals b) IRPGs 6. Final exams and other course materials (Power Points) are available on the Instructor CD provided to you. All other instructor and class required forms are located at tifmas.org 7. The requesting jurisdiction is responsible for securing the classroom facilities. Administrative Duties of Instructor 1. Upon completion of the class be sure that: a. The instructor(s) fill(s) out the following: i. Grade sheet (unless grades are recorded on the sign-in sheet) ii. Sign in sheet iii. Class demographics sheet iv. Instructor Evaluation sheets b. Have each student fill out: i. Participant Evaluation ii. Student Registration 2. All students are required to successfully complete the final exam with a grade of 80 percent or better. 3. The Instructor is responsible for insuring that all forms and final exams are scanned and ed to rmcdonald@tfs.tamu.edu or mailed to the Texas A&M Forest Service at: Texas A&M Forest Service Training Division Ray McDonald PO Box Red Raider LN Admin Bldg. #214 Junction, TX After TFS receives the above information, course certificates will be ed in a pdf format to the course instructor who will sign and distribute to the students. 5. Students who successfully complete a course approved by TIFMAS will be eligible to apply for qualifications under TIFMAS. To apply, go to tifmas.org and click on the link to online application. TIFMAS V Page 44

45 Administrative Duties of Texas A&M Forest Service 1. Upon completion of the course, and after TFS receives the class roster, TFS will invoice the department who received the training, if there were costs approved, for course materials and instructor costs. Instructor Qualifications Field Managers Course Guide PMS and Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide PMS All courses and instructors must meet the standards set forth in the current version and errata sheets of the NWCG Field Managers Course Guide PMS and Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide PMS Administration of TIFMAS Classes All costs associated with the TIFMAS classes including course materials, travel expenses, and pay are is the responsibility of the requesting jurisdiction. These costs will be pre-identified and will have approval from the requesting jurisdiction prior to scheduling. Requesting jurisdiction will be required to sign a contract prior to beginning any class. Branch Resource Coordinators Contact List See Appendix V for Map Contact the appropriate Branch Coordinator to provide contact information on resources that are available for TIFMAS deployment. This can be individual resources including engines, tenders, strike team leaders etc. and regional strike teams and/or task forces. This applies to both all hazards and wildland resources. TIFMAS Branch Resource Coordinators Northwest Jon Reese Wichita Falls FD john.reese@wichitafalls.tx.gov (940) West Kevin Shelton kshelton@midlandtexas.gov South Chief Kevin Clarkson TIFMAS V Page 45

46 District 7 Fire Rescue firechief@d7fr.org (210) Central Chief JJ Wittig Oak Hill FD (TCESD#3) jwittig@oakhillfire.org ext. 114 South Central Chief Patrick Shipp Webster FD pshipp@websterfd.com East Fire Marshal Michael Brown Nacogdoches FD brownm@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us North Chief Eric Thompson Red Oak Fire Department ethompson@redoaktx.org (469) Pan Handle Chief Craig Gannon Lubbock FD CGannon@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us (806) COG s/counties WITHIN EACH TIFMAS BRANCH Within each Branch an appointed Branch Coordinator will appoint alternate coordinators as necessary. North West Branch Region 3 - Counties Served: Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Jack, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger, Young Region 7 - Counties Served: Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Knox, Mitchell, Nolan, Runnels, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens, Stonewall, Taylor, Throckmorton TIFMAS V Page 46

47 North Branch Region 4 - Counties Served: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, Tarrant, Wise Region 22 - Counties Served: Cooke, Fannin, Grayson Region 11 - Counties Served: Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, McLennan Region 23 - Counties Served: Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills, San Saba Pan Handle Branch Region 1 - Counties Served: Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, Wheeler Region 2 - Counties Served: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, Yoakum East Branch Region 5 - Counties Served: Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, Titus Region 6 - Counties Served: Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood Region 14 - Counties Served: Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler Region 15 - Counties Served: Hardin, Jefferson, Orange Region 16 Counties Served: Liberty, Montgomery South Central Branch Region 16 - Counties Served: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda, Walker, Waller, Wharton TIFMAS V Page 47

48 Central Branch Region 12 - Counties Served: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Travis, Williamson Region 13 - Counties Served: Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, Washington Region 17 - Counties Served: Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, Victoria South Branch Region 18 - Counties Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, Wilson Region 19 - Counties Served: Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, Zapata Region 20 - Counties Served: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleburg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio Region 21 - Counties Served: Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy Region 24 - Counties Served: Dimmit, Edwards, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Zavala West Branch Region 8 - Counties Served: Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio Region 9 - Counties Served: Andrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, Winkler Region 10 - Counties Served: Coke, Concho, Crockett, Irion, Kimble, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Reagan, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, Tom Green TIFMAS V Page 48

49 Other Information Sources for TIFMAS Web Information You ll find some of the information they are beginning to post regarding TIFMAS on this webpage. General Questions for TIFMAS - established for TIFMAS related questions, tifmas@tfs.tamu.edu. This inbox is monitored by a group and they will respond accordingly. Join TIFMAS Departments inquiring as to the possibility of participating in TIFMAS responses should their TIFMAS Branch Resource Coordinator (see map page 59). TIFMAS V Page 49

50 Appendix I Equipment Reimbursement Schedule TIFMAS V Page 50

51 NWCG Typing Type Engine Tank Minimum Capacity Pump minimum Flow Rated Pressure (psi) Hose 2-1/2 Hose 1-1/2 Engine Types 1 1A 1B 1C Hose Ladder per NFPA 1901 Master Stream 500 GPM Minimum Pump and roll Capacity Maximum GVR (lbs.) Personne l (minimu m) FEMA Cost Code Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes TIFMAS V Page 51

52 FEMA Rate $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Water Tenders NWCG Water Tender Type Support Tactical Type S1 S2 S3 T1 T2 Tank Capacity (gal) Pump Minimum rated pressure Maximum refill time (minutes) Pump and roll yes yes Personnel (min) FEMA Cost Code FEMA Rates $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 Aerial Platforms NIMS Aerial Ladder/Platform Type 1 2 FEMA Aerial 75ft 50ft 150ft Elevated Stream 500 GPM 500 GPM Ground Ladders 115ft 115ft Personnel (minimum) 4 4 FEMA Code FEMA Rate $ $ $ Command Vehicles Strike Team Leader Vehicles Type Passenger Capacity Personnel (minimum) FEMA Cost Code FEMA Rates $29.75 $26.00 $19.75 TIFMAS V Page 52

53 Crew Transports NIMS Crew Transport Vehicles Type Other Passenger Capacity Personnel (minimum) FEMA Cost Code FEMA Rates $55.00 $45.00 $30.00 $25.00 Hazardous Material Vehicles Hazardous Materials Vehicles Type Length and under Personnel (minimum) FEMA Cost Code FEMA Rates $90.00 $55.00 $25.00 Rescue and Specialty Vehicles Rescue and Specialty Response Vehicles Type Length and under Personnel (minimum) FEMA Cost Code FEMA Rate $90.00 $55.00 $25.00 TIFMAS V Page 53

54 Mobile Mechanic Mobile Mechanic Hourly Rate Parts Can mobilize if part of TIFMAS FD or under contract to provide service to TIFMAS FD s Mobile Communications TBD Price varies according to part NIMS Mobile Communications Unit Type 1 2 Console/workstation 2 2 Frequency Capacity Multi-Range Multi-Range Power Source Internal Internal Telephone System 6 trunk/16 extensions Personnel (minimum) 2 1 FEMA Cost Code FEMA Rates $70.00 $45.00 Mobile Command Posts NIMS Mobile Command Posts (NIMS Mobile EOC) Type Chassis-see note under requirements 41 to 53 custom trailer, bus chassis, etc. 35 to 40 motor home chassis, etc. 25 to 35 gas or diesel motor home chassis, etc. Converted SUV or travel trailer or 25 to 40 custom built trailer (requires additional tow vehicle) FEMA Cost Code FEMA Rate $ $ $90.00 $70.00 TIFMAS V Page 54

55 Appendix II Recommended Statewide Radio Frequencies TIFMAS V Page 55

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58 Appendix III Chain Saw Evaluation Form TIFMAS V Page 58

59 CHAINSAW OPERATOR FIELD EVALUATION FORM Name: Agency Address: Date: Training Location: Phone: Previous Certification? Yes No Level: FAL3 Agency/Unit: TIFMAS Year Certified by: Note to Evaluator: All rating blocks will be filled in with one of the following: A = Acceptable, U = Unacceptable, N/A = Not Applicable. Any item marked with an asterisk (*) and an unacceptable rating must be documented in comments. YES NO SAFETY EQUIPMENT RATING CHAINSAW USE Hard Hat Chain Saw & Axe Condition Eye Protection Starting Procedure Hearing Protection Throttle Lock/Chock Use Long Sleeved Shirt Correct Body Position Gloves Thumb Placement Boots Bar Tip Use - General Chaps Boring - Specific Axe (3-5 lb.) Chain Brake Use Wedges Foot Travel w/chain Saw Approved fuel/oil container Chain Saw Tool Kit Field Chain Sharpening Note: Any safety equipment violations will result in auto Other (list) matic failure. RATING HAZARD ANALYSIS RATING LIMBING & BRUSHING RATING BUCKING Tree/Scenario # Scenario # Scenario # Top *Overhead/Ground Hazard *Overhead/Ground Hazard s *Widow Makers Brief Swamper *Escape Routes Bark *Control Cutting Area Bind/Tension-Compression Wind Swamps Out Work Area Swamps Out Work Area *Hang-ups *Escape Route *Thumb Placement *Determine Soundness *Body Positioning Use of Wedge Cut Procedure *Lean *Thumb Placement Cut Sequence Snag/Green Tree *Use of Bar Tip Kerf Observation Root Wads/Loose Logs Avoids Over/Under Cutting Release Cut Movement *Spring Poles Power Head below Shoulder Ht. Multiple Bind Situations Disease/Fungus Limb Removal Sequence Drop Cutting Other(list) Spring Poles-Tension/Compression Spring Poles-Tension/Compression Avoids Kickback Avoids Kickback Wedging Procedure TIFMAS V Page 59

60 RATING FELLING AREA RATING FELLING PROCEDURE Tree # Tree # *Saw Team Safety *Go/No Go Decision / Walk Away *Maintains cutting area control Plumb Lean Determines Lay *Establishes positive communication *Escape Routes, Alternatives, Safety RATING STUMP ANALYSIS Swamps out work area and escape routes Felled to Desired/Other Lay Undercutting Gunning or Horizontal Cut Gunning Cut Position Use of Gunning Sites Slopping Cut Position Sloping Cut Undercut/Face Cut Angle and Depth *Warning Shout Back Cut Back Cut *Dutchman one/both corners *Cuts in Appropriate Position / Looks Up *Holding/Hinge Wood Procedure Alteration (if necessary) Undercut as a Whole *Wedging Procedure *Use of Escape Route / Safety Zone Time EVALUATOR S STUMP ANALYSIS SKETCHES Tree 1 Height DBH % Slope Species Condition Feet from Center of Lay Tree 2 Height DBH % Slope Species Condition Feet from Center of Lay Tree 3 Height DBH % Slope Species Condition Feet from Center of Lay COMMENTS: Attitude, Technical Skills, Verbal Skills, Weak / Strong, etc. (be specific, address all marked unacceptable.) Instructor: (please print) Date: Instructor Signature: Evaluator: (please print) Date: Evaluator Signature: Evaluator: (please print) Date: Evaluator Signature: Student Signature: Date: TIFMAS V Page 60

61 APPENDIX IV BRANCH RESOURCE COORDINATOR MAP TIFMAS V Page 61

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63 APPENDIX V TIFMAS ENGINE MAP TIFMAS V Page 63

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