CONTRACTING for RX FIRE

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1 CONTRACTING for RX FIRE

2 Dave Hannibal Base Manager Grayback Forestry Inc.

3 I started in reforesta<on in fall of 1980 with Cedar Mt. Forestry a worker owned co- op, started work with Grayback in 1986 became a RXB- 1 in 1991, been involved with over 500 burn units 3/4s of them as a burn boss. Grayback started full service burns in southern Oregon in 1985 and throughout the northwest soon ater. Specialized in Heli torch and RX Fire burning clear- cuts Fuels reduc<on work: Thinning, Piling, Fuel Breaks, Fireline etc. Wildfire contracts, Crews, Engines, Tenders, FMCs Showers, Weed washing sta<ons, Gel plant Full service burns slowed to a full stop in many areas.

4 Capabili<es of Contractors Equal qualifica<ons as FS or BLM employees Contract Management (RXBs) tend to stay employed longer with some burn bosses years of fire experience. Some companies hire ex- agency management (high level of experience). OTen less trainees on each assignment than agencies. High quality equipment. Capable of adding acres to a forest accomplishments per year.

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6 Planned vs. Accomplishments A Bigger Look *Note these are not factual numbers Date Total Acres Planned Acres accomplished RX Acres accomplished by wildfire use Back log Running Total 2015 xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 100, , , , , ,000 7, , , ,000 15, , , , , , ,000 10, , , ,000 2, , , ,000 10, , , ,000 5, , , ,000 10, , , ,000 10, , , ,000 10, , ,500

7 What needs to be accomplished Running Date Total Acres Planned Acres accomplished RX Acres accomplished by wildfire use Back log Total 2015 xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 100, , , , , ,000 15, , , ,000 15, , , ,000 25, , , ,000 45, , , ,000 30, , , ,000 35, , , ,000 50, , , ,000 50, , , ,000 50, , , ,000 50, , ,500

8 How do we get there Quantum leap forward in risk and acceptance by Forest Supervisors, District Rangers, FMOs and on down the line. Changes in smoke management policy Change in thinking about what a burn day looks like. Change in thinking about pile burning prescrip<ons to meet desired condi<ons without more RX. Acceptance of a wider range of outcomes. Increase Social License through educa<on from all sources possible. Increased use of the contrac<ng community Changing how much we plan to burn.

9 A NaEonal Non Profit AssociaEon RepresenEng over 200 private sector contractors that have over 10,000 firefighters. NWSA Database Storage System, NWSA Home Page. NWSA has an outstanding training program, and a MOU in several regions to cerefy instructors according to the We also have a outstanding reputaeon with the agencies in all regions. Safety: (Safety is NWSA's #1 priority) Ensuring that the industry is treated equally Ensure that all firefighters are trained. CreaEng a Professional Wildland Services Industry Developing relaeonships with our partners in fire. Voicing our concerns to the agencies, poliecal representaeves

10 2016 Region 6 Numbers Equipment Type 20 Person Crews, Type 2 IA Person Crews Type Engine Type 4 [Engine, Type 4] 126 Engine Type 5 [Engine, Type 5] 39 Engine Type 6 [Engine, Type 6] 322 Skidgine Type 1 [Skidgine, Type 1,2 3 &4] 55 SoT track Type 1 [Skidgine, SoT track] 8 Water Tender (Support) Type 1 [Tender, Water (Support), Type 1,2 & 3] 320

11 Many Different Organiza<ons are Capable

12 Who Can Do The Work Patrick Environmental Grayback Forestry Miller Timber Lost River Fire GFP Enterprises ASP Fire 3 B s Forestry MQ Franco Arrowhead Forestry LLC All have varying capabili<es and capaci<es Some could add acres per year *if funding was available

13 Contrac<ng Op<ons Basic service contract IDIQ Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quan<ty BPA Blanket Purchase Agreement Embed in Stewardship Contracts

14 Full Service Pros Only takes one CO and COR from the FS to accomplish thousands of acres. Companies get to use all their exper<se and fill all posi<ons OTen very produc<ve outcomes in acres accomplished Fixed Price, cost per acre is known and oten very reasonable Increased training opportuni<es when appropriate Learning opportuni<es for FS CORs/Burn Bosses Cons Liability risk to contractor, not many have prescribed fire insurance Not as many companies qualified to do the work FS not in as much control

15 Stewardship contracts Pros Fixed Price Funding <ed to other treatments Forges more partnerships between companies Cons Not enough retained receipts to accomplish????

16 Fishtrap Stewardship in Mt.

17 Modules Daily Rates Pros FS can order what they need Can be supplemental to contractors workload and lijle risk Can help build teamwork and training opportuni<es between contractors and agency personnel. More companies would be capable of performance Cons Contractors get no use of any overhead posi<ons No trainees posi<ons unless we provide for free Generally do not get the best value for the investment Lijle opportunity for FS to learn from contractors IDIQs and BPAs can be over wrijen with too many op<ons and specs. (keep it simple but adequate to cover what is needed)

18 Burn Mod contract

19 Adding to Efficiencies Be more willing to step out of the box and try different treatments. Mul< year contracts Combine Slash treatments with the Burning Less fuels manipula<on before applying RX fire, less park- like condi<ons. Aesthe<cs vs. effec<veness. Large unit size and/or adjoining units Outcome based contracts. More use of night igni<ons to increase yearly totals.

20 Trying Different Approaches

21 Night Igni<ons

22 Windy Ridge Juniper Control

23 Invasive Species Control

24 Ques<ons