HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-262 OPERATING PLAN
BETWEEN
FLORIDA DIVISION OF FORESTRY
AND
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
FISCAL YEAR 03=04
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ExistingAgreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MutualAid Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Burning Authorizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Incident Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Fire Cause Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
FirePrevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Prescribed Burning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
4
Personnel and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Financial Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fire Readiness Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . Appendix A
DOFTraining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B
DOF Key Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix C
FireKey Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix D
FireTraining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix E
FireEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix F
DOFEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 4 0 9 0 . . . . . . Appendix G
PURPOSE
The purpose of this plan is to outline operating procedures between the Division of Forestry and
the Indian River County Department of Emergency Services within the framework of the Indian
River County Cooperative Agreement . The respective agencies have always responded to a
mutual aid call, with written guidelines that more completely address the type and extent of
cooperation between agencies, creating a more effective relationship for the citizens of Indian
River County.
This plan will be reviewed and updated annually . A copy should be provided to each dispatch
center for personnel to review.
EXISTING AGREEMENT
State of Florida Cooperative Agreement between the Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services and Indian River County establishes 95 , 517 acres of protected forest and wildland in the
county.
Written agreement between DOF and DES allows DES to operate on frequencies 159 . 315 and
159 . 405 licensed by the Division of Forestry. DES will follow procedures established by DOF
for these frequencies .
DES has written permission from DOF to utilize the RED, WHITE, and BLUE frequencies that
are licensed by the Division of Forestry. DES will follow procedures established by the Florida
Fire Chief s Association for these frequencies .
MUTUAL AID ZONES
The DOF and DES will respond to any mutual aid request in any part of Indian River County,
with the exception of Indian River Shores. Indian River Shores must request DES to respond to
mutual aid in their city.
The use of the 911 system makes DES first call . The DES will call for assistance when the forest
fuels are such that water alone is not an effective means of putting the fire " dead out " and when
the fire cannot be reached from the hard road . When the DOF is at a Fire Readiness Level 93 or
above, DOF will call the Indian River County Sheriffs Office dispatch center and advise . The
DOF will also notify when Fire Danger is critical or when Extreme Fire Behavior is expected
and when 100% mop-up is needed or when the DOF should plow security lines around wildland
fires suppressed by DES . (Fire Readiness Level Plan included in appendix. )
Along local and county highways or other major high- speed roadways, the DOF and DES will
provide all mutual assistance necessary to do 100% mop-up where the highways are prone to
fog, smoke-related accidents or fires that require large volumes of water. The Division of
Forestry cannot respond to hazardous material incidents . DOF personnel are not properly trained
and the DOF lacks the proper safety equipment associated with hazardous materials .
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The Division of Forestry can respond to dump or landfill fires to provide only logistical support .
If a brush fire starts as a result of a dump or landfill fire, DOF will combat the brush fire a safe
distance from the site. Lack of safety equipment and training for DOF personnel will not allow
direct attack.
BURNING AUTHORIZATIONS
The Division of Forestry is responsible for the enforcement of Chapter 590, Florida Statutes . An
Intergovernmental Agreement between the DOF and Department of Environmental Protection
has delegated a portion of DEP rule, Chapter 62-256 Open Burning and Frost Protection Fires, to
DOF . DOF has adopted Chapter 5I-2 Rural Open Burning .
The Division of Forestry will issue burn authorizations for all rural land clearing, agriculture, and
silviculture operations in Indian River County. DOF will handle complaints and enforce the
open burning laws and rules related to this type burning. DOF will provide the DES a daily
listing of all such authorizations by Section, Township and Range .
In September 1990, the Board of County Commissioners passed Chapter 925 . This chapter
concerns burning authorizations for non-rural land clearing. The Indian River Co . Department of
Emergency Services started issuing all non-rural authorizations in the county. The county
provides the manpower to inspect and enforce their ordinance . The DOF will provide the fire
weather forecast to insure safe issuance .
DES will provide a daily listing of all such authorizations to DOR
In all cities except Fellsmere, the DES will issue the land clearing burning authorizations . Indian
River Shores issues their own burning authorizations and Chapter 62-256 is followed in the
town. DOF does provide the DES with a daily list of these authorizations . DES or DOF can
terminate any burn it deems unsafe or hazardous to the citizens of Indian River County or if fire
weather or conditions warrant .
INCIDENT REPORTS
Upon request, each agency will provide an incident report to the requesting agency. Until
compatible telecommunications technology is mutually acquired by each agency, the incident
reports will be mailed or dispatched, depending upon the urgency of the request .
FIRE CAUSE INVESTIGATION
On each fire the DOF and/or DES crews respond to, the initial attack crew will do a preliminary
fire cause investigation . In those cases where enough information is obtained by that crew for
possible criminal prosecution, the responding agency will notify an appropriate law enforcement
agency such as the local sheriff, city police, DACS Investigator, or Fire Department Investigator.
The law enforcement agency will determine whether the evidence is sufficient to proceed with an
investigation or arrest .
If the wildland fire damages structures or motor vehicles, an Arson Investigator will investigate
and document the cause and origin of the fire . This information will be made available by the
DES and/or the DACS Investigator. The DOF will provide training for DES personnel in the
methods and techniques of wildland fire cause and origin investigation.
The DACS Investigator will provide the DES with necessary information and forms for
recording fire cause and reporting it .
FIRE PREVENTION
Quarterly, the agencies will compare wildland fires that have been suppressed and look for
commonality to include, but not be limited to : date, day of week, time reported, information on
person reporting fire, location by STR, cause of fire and first responding unit . This information
will allow the agencies to better determine the type, cause and extent of wildland fires that occur
in Indian River County. From this, a more detailed annual prevention action plan can be
developed and implemented jointly.
PRESCRIBED BURNING
The DOF and DES will jointly conduct hazard reduction burns in those areas of the
Wildland/Urban Interface where it is determined the best tactic to protect life and property. Both
agencies will supply manpower and equipment necessary to successfully conduct burning .
TRAINING
Both DOF and DES will jointly develop an annual training plan which is a part of this operating
plan. ( See appendix)
COMMUNICATIONS
Radio communications frequencies in the VHF range are available to DES . Frequency 159 . 405
and 159 . 315 are DOF licensed along with the RED 154 . 260, WHITE 154 . 280, and BLUE
154 . 295 , which are mutual aid frequencies. DOF provided five radios to the DES .
The County Emergency Services radio system communication frequencies in the 800 MHz .
range are available to the DOF . DES provides one radio to the DOF .
The DOF also has a facsimile machine available for use by the DES or to send information to or
from the DES . The DOF FAX number is 561 /778 - 5085 . Indian River FAX number is
561 /770- 5117 .
The DES dispatch center is the IRCSO 911 Center. Their phone number is 561 /569-6700 or
Suncom 234-9312 . The DOF dispatch number is 863 /462- 5160 or Suncom 761 - 5160 .
FACILITIES
Meetings for up to 40 people can be conducted and supported at the DOF office in Okeechobee .
For most training sessions this facility is adequate . Arrangements can be made with the DES for
use of their facilities .
PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
A current list of DOF and DES personnel and equipment is a part of this operating plan and is
included in the appendix.
OPERATIONS
By virtue of the 911 system, the DES is the first call to many wildland fires. DOF will respond
to any wildland fire or other incident where assistance may be needed .
The concepts of Unified Command will be utilized when jointly working incidents .
Reinforcements shall make contact with initial attack units through a mutual aid channel . The
Incident Commander will then assign a tactical channel and direct all crews to utilize that
channel . The IC will continue to monitor the mutual aid channel and agency dispatch.
Type of incident will dictate who has command responsibility . Where structures are concerned,
DES will fill command responsibility and DOF will support . Where mostly wildland is
concerned, DOF will assume command and DES will support . In all cases, however, Unified
Command will be utilized . In no case should an agency be expected to commit to a tactic that is
unsafe or contrary to agency policy.
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
The financial responsibility will remain with each agency on an incident .
PLAN APPROVAL
B - ' r , % TITLE Fire Chief Date5 �
BY TITLE Director, Emergency Svcs Date 9 . o'4
BY Vr TITLE District Manager Date e 'ze
BY ITLE Forest Area Supervisor Date "1aI of
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FIRE READINESS LEVEL PLAN
ATTACHMENT
FIRE READINESS LEVELS
AS RELATED TO THE ANTICIPATED FIRE SITUATION
In consideration of weather, season, recent fire activity and other related factors :
FIRE READINESS LEVEL I Little or no fire activity anticipated .
FIRE READINESS LEVEL 2 Sonic " routine " fires anticipated . No more than
50 % of resources expected to be needed at any
given time . No difficulty in control or mop - up
expected .
FIRE READINESS LEVEL 3 Very active fire day anticipated . Fire occurrence
above average and difficulty of control expected .
May have to commit 80 % of resources at any given
time .
FIRE READINESS LEVEL 4 Fire situation expected to be difficult . May have
fires carrying over from the previous day , new fires
starting , and experiencing difficulty of control . All
resources will probably be committed and assistance
from outside the district may be required .
FIRE READINESS LEVEL 5 Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond will
exceed district capability . Fires are numerous ,
large , and difficult to control and mop - up . Outside
assistance will be needed beyond a 24 - hour period ,
and in Incident Command Team may be required .
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APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX 11
FIRE READINESS LEVEL PLAN
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POLICY
The Florida Division of Forestry is charged by law with the responsibility of protecting
the State ' s forest resources from destruction by wildfire . It is the policy of the Division of
Forestry that its fire suppression forces be at a level of readiness commensurate with the
projected and existing forest fire conditions and that other fire suppression forces in the
State be kept apprised of the fire situation as warranted .
PROCEDURE
1 . The field unit manager is responsible for insuring that the personnel , equipment , and
facilities under liis supervision are ready to meet the challenge of the
projected /existing fire situation and , therefore , is responsible for the operation of the
Firc Readiness Level Plan system in his unit .
. The field unit manager will assign [ lie Officer- in -Charge ( OIC ) who will coordinate
the Fire Readiness Level Plan . The OIC will implement and monitor the Fire
Readiness Level Plan after hours , on weekends , etc . The name of the OIC will be
posted in the Dispatch Center at all times .
3 . The Fire Readiness Level Plan will be set by the OIC after input is received from the
field unit manager, Area Supervisors , and after considering fixe danger rating , weather
forecast , equipment status , risk, and other pertinent factors .
The Fire Readiness Level for tomorrow should be set today , immediately after
receiving the afternoon weather forecast . This forecast should be available to you no
later than 1600 each day .
IMPORTANT: Fire Readiness Level Plaits can and should be updated at arty little
if conditions so warrant. The Fire Control Bureau may request that afield uttit set
a specific Fire Readiness Level Platt .
4 . Districts will advise Fire Control daily with the Activity Report of the Fire Readiness
Level that has been set for the next day .
5 . Firc Readiness Level Plans will be based on the worst fire conditions expected in the
district for each day . This will correlate with the Fire Danger Rating System in which
the " worst fire " is assumed to occur at niid - afternoon when winds are highest and the
hurnidit }I is the lov,lest . ( Se. e. Attacluue. nt to Fire Readiness Level Plan )
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PROCEDURE - cont .
G � Fire Readiness Level Plans will be identified as Fire Readiness Level 13 21 3 , 4 , or 5 .
Factors ( Q be considered in setting Firc Readiness Level Plan :
1 ) Hazard - The influence of weather and fuel conditions on fire behavior .
a . Fire Danger Rating - An indicator of the degree of hazard on a particular day .
On most days the Fire Readiness Level Plan will follow the projected fire
danger rating closely .
b . Drought/ Rainfall - Included in Fire Danger Rating but should be given
specific consideration .
c . Fire Wcather Forecasts - Used in projected fire danger ratings and as an
additional indicator of hazards pertaining to such specific problems as erratic
fire behavior , atmospheric instability , frontal passage , safety , etc .
d . Season of the Year - Very important with regard to fuels , in that hazard is
higher when fuels are cured than during the summer months . Partially
reflected through herbaceous stage monitoring .
2 ) Risk - The chance of a fire starting . Consideration should be given to recent and
historic fire occurrence , ignition probability , . activities of people , lightning , etc .
Risk will be assessed by the Officer in Charge . Example - More fires generally
occur on Saturday than on Monday .
3 ) Capability - Fire Readiness Level Plans are based on the capability of the district' s
personnel and equipment available ; consequently , the Fire Readiness Level Plan
must be increased when any appreciable loss of capability occurs . A reduction in
capability occurs when units are not operational , personnel are sick , exhausted or
otherwise not available for fire duty . Capability will be assessed daily by the OIC .
FIRE READINESS LEVEL . 1
1 . Mandatory Activities
a . Towers - Optional tolNer manning . Local decisions based on recent fire
occurrence and values - at - risk . .
b . Rangers - Perform routine duties .
c . Area Supervisors - Perform routine duties .
d . Burning Authoriraitions - Routine precautions .
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FIRE READINESS LEVEL 1 - cont .
e . Air Patrol - Optional , local decision based on recent fire
occurrence and values - at - risk .
f. On - Call - Maximum of one initial attack unit per area
unless fire situation requires more .
2 . Permissible Activities - Regular Duties .
FIRE READINESS LEVEL 2
1 . Mandatory Activities
a . Towers - Staff all key towers . The staffing of secondary towers is a local decision
based on recent fire occurrence and values -at - risk .
b . Rangers - Perform routine duties and be on fire call .
c . Arca Supervisors - Perform routine duties .
d . Burning Authorizations - Advise caution in high hazard areas .
e . Air Patrol - Optional , local decision based on fire occurrence ,
burning authorizations , values -at- risk, and local fire danger ratings .
f. On - Call - Maximum of one initial attack unit for area unless local fire situation
requires more .
2 . Permissible Activities - Regular Duties.
FIRE READINESS LEVEL 3
1 . Mandatory Activities
a . Area Personnel
1 ) Towers - Staff all key towers . Staff all secondary towers between 1200 and
1600 hours .
2 ) Rangers - Be ready for dispatch . Perform only those duties that will ailo %v
rapid fire dispatch . Unless fire occurrence is lov.1 , maintain all scheduled
crevN, s on duty or on call on Sundays and holidays ,
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FIRE READINESS LEVEL 3 - cont .
3 ) Area Supervisors - While on duty perform only those duties that will allow 5
minutes fire dispatch . Check equipment in early a . m . Emphasize safety .
4 ) Burning Authorizations - Request landowners to delay burning authorization
requests until fire danger subsides . Restrict authorizations to those which the
person responsible will offer assurance of adequate control . Conduct on - site
inspection when circumstances and time will allow .
5 ) Air Patrol - Afternoon patrol of district unless the OIC determines it is not
required .
6 ) On - Call - Maximum of two initial attack units per area unless local fire
situation requires more .
b . District personnel - During morning hours , OIC either in district office or close by
and in immediate contact . During the afternoon , OIC in district office unless fire
occurrence is low or needed at the scene of the fire . When occurrence is low ,
handle afternoon duty as per morning duty . Weekends and holidays handled same
as weekdays .
c . Cooperators/RFD ' s - Weather, Fire Readiness Level , and fire Danger Rating from
1400 Eastern Standard Time data relayed to all concerned parties .
d . OIC should initiate appropriate contact with news media .
e . Fire Control Bureau Office - OIC in Fire Control Office or immediate contact at
all times .
2 . Permissible Activities
a . Leave granted only on a limited basis . District Manager/Center Manager must be
consulted before extended leave is granted to personnel .
b . Activities of all fire control personnel must not lessen fire dispatch capability .
FIRE READINESS LEVEL 4
1 . 1 ,4andatory Activities
a . Area Personnel
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DIRE READINESS LEVEL 4 - cont .
1 ) Towers - Staff all key towers and secondary towers . Staggered lunch periods .
Night check recommended .
2 ) Rangers - On fire duty . No other activities ; stay with equipment unless
othertivise authorized by the OIC . Maintain all scheduled crews on duty or on
call on Sundays and holidays . Only emergency leave granted . If fire
occurrence is high , cancel days off.
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3 ) Area Supervisors - No duties other than those related to fire suppression .
Check equipment in a . m . Regular days off canceled . Conduct safety
briefings .
4 ) Burning Authorizations - All open burning restricted to areas where positiv ^
co -Ptrol is guaranteed . On - site inspection by supervisor or investigator
required prior to authorization .
5 ) Air Patrol - Morning check and afternoon patrol of district . Beginning and
ending hours to be determined by OIC . District Forester/Center Manager may
excmpt requirement if local conditions warrant .
6) On - Call - A minimum of two initial attack units per area, on call at least until
2100 hours , if required .
b . District Persoruiel - OIC in district office during normal work hours and at night if
fires continue uncontrolled . He may leave the district office for visits to the scene
of fire problems . All other district personnel on alert for fire duty .
c . District Shop Personnel - In communication and available for dispatch as needed .
d . Cooperators/RFD ' s - Fire situation relayed to all concerned parties . Advise of
needed assistance , etc .
e . Advise news media of fire situation and danger .
f. If available initially dispatch 2 units to fires in areas of high risk/loss potential
and consider such in areas of moderate risMoss potential . High risk is defined as
fo 110 vrls :
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FIRE READINESS LEVEL 4 - cont ,
1 ) Life and property
2 ) Young plantations
3 ) Well - stocked young natural pine stands
4 ) High value public use areas
S ) Historic and unique areas
G ) Large areas of other well - stocked stands
g . Pre - position units as warranted . Notify adjoining districts of potential need for
assistance .
h . Firc Control Bureau Office - OIC in Tire Control Office throughout the day and at
night as needed or on immediate call .
1 ) Notify Incident Command Team of possible need .
2 ) Notify Strike Teams of possible meed .
3 ) Alert helicopter pilots .
2 . Permissible Activities
a . Leave granted only on an emergency basis .
b . Activities of all Area, District , and District Shop personnel must not lessen fire
dispatch capability .
c . Activities of all Division of Forestry personnel must not lessen Duty/Dispatch
capability or length of response time .
FIRE READINESS LEVEL 5
1 . Mandatory Activities
a . Area personnel
1 ) Towers - Staff all key and secondary towers . Provide relief personnel during
lunch breaks , if possible . Early morning and night checks required . Days off
and non - emergency leave canceled .
2 ) Rangers - On fire duty . No other activities ; stay with equipment .
3 ) Area Supervisors - Stay in communication with crews and dispatch center . No
duties other than diose related to fire suppression . Checl. equipment in a . m .
Supervise early morning and night tower checks , Insure adequate personnel
nn duty to staff all first line Cre suppression units . Conduct safety briefings .
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FIRE READINESS LEVEL 5 - cont.
� ) Burning Authorizations - Nonc allo �aled without on - site inspection by
supervisor or investiga (or and approval of District Forester or Center Manager .
5 ) Air Patrol - Patrol district throughout the day with necessary stops for rest and
fuel .
6 ) On - Call - A . minimum of two initial attack units per area is required until
midnight .
b . District Personnel - OIC remain in district office as long as Fire Readiness Level 5
is in effect , and all fires are not mopped up . May assign Deputy OIC for night
shift . OIC may leave district office when needed at the scene of a fire problem .
All other district persoiuiel on alert or on - call for fire duty . Communication
between areas , district office and Fire control Bureau Office be maintained on a
continuing basis .
c . Advise news media of fire situation and danger. Request maximum coverage .
d . If available , immediately dispatch 3 or more units to areas of high risk/loss
Potential . Dispatch 2 or more units to areas of moderate riskAoss potential .
Dispatch 2 units to fres in areas of low risk/ loss potential .
e . District Shop Personnel - In commiunication and available for dispatch as needed .
f All district personnel not listed in a - e above, be available for fire duty as needed .
No work is to be done that would in pny way limit such duty or add to response
time _
g . Cooperators/RFD ' s - Fire situation be relayed to all concerned parties . Request
maximum assistance be available . Advi
restricted . se that burning authorizations be
h . Pre-position units as warranted . Notify adjoining districts of potential needs .
i . Fire Control Bureau Office - OIC be in Fire Control Office 0600 to 2100 hours ,
longer if needed . On immediate call 24 his/day .
j . Fire Control Bureau Staff - On fire duty unless othervvise approved by Chief of
Fire Control .
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FIRE READINESS LEVEL 5 - cont .
' k . fire Overhead Team on stand - by for possible dispatch to large and multiple fire
situations .
I . Alert helicopter pilots .
m . Alert strike teams for possible dispatch ,
n . State Forester , Regional Foresters and Fire Staff consider burning ban .
2 . Pernlissible Activities
a . Leave granted on an emergency basis , only .
b . Activities of all Division of Forestry personnel must not lessen fire duty/dispatch
capability or Iength of response time .
DOF TRAINING AVAILABLE
The Division of Forestry can provide a range of instruction to the Indian River
County Department of Emergency Services by the Okeechobee District and in
combination with the statewide resources and national training programs available .
Within the district our personnel can provide :
I-200 , Basic Incident Command System
I-200 , Module 2 , Principles & Features of ICS
1-200 , Module 3 , Organizational Overview
I-200 , Module 4 , Incident Facilities
I-200 , Module 5 , Incident Resources
I-200 , Module 6 , Common Responsibilities
S430 , Firefighting Training
S490 , Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
S -205 , Fire Operations in the Urban Interface
S-212 , Wildfire Power saw
Fire Shelter Deployment
Wildland Fire Suppression Tactics
Wildfire Cause and Origin Training (Modified)
Florida Fire Behavior
Emergency Tractor Operation
Standards for Survival
Training resources available statewide can include :
S -290 , Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
S -390, Advanced Fire Behavior
Basic Fire Control Training
ICS Staff Assignment Training
Basics in Prescribed Burning Training
S -270 , Basic Air Operations
Helicopter External Load Training
Helicopter Tactic/Utilization
Wildfire Cause and Origin Training
APPENDIX B
OKEECHOBEE DISTRICT
Key Personnel
Jim B . Rath, District Manager
Okeechobee, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Highlands, Glades
Work 863/462- 5371 , Suncom 761 - 5371
Call Sign Okeechobee 1
Dotti Roth, Administrative Assistant
Work 863 /462- 5372, Suncom 761 -5372
Call Sign Okeechobee 6
Joe Spataro, Forest Area Supervisor
Indian River and St . Lucie County
Work 561 /778-5085 , Suncom 240-5085
Call Sign Okeechobee 3
Ed Ward, Forest Area Supervisor
Martin and Okeechobee County
Work 561 /2214045 , Suncom 269-4045
Call Sign Okeechobee 5
Tim Elder, Forest Area Supervisor
Highlands and Glades County
Work 863/655 -6407, Suncom 742-6407
Call Sign Okeechobee 4
Sanne Arnfast, Single Engine Airplane Pilot
Work 863 /462- 5373 , Suncom 761 -5373
Call Sign Okeechobee 25
Steve Swisher, Firefighter / Rotorcraft Pilot
Work 863/462- 5373 , Suncom 761 - 5373
Call Sign Okeechobee 20
Larry Foster, Automotive Maintenance Equipment Superintendent
Work 863 /462- 5374, Suncom 761 - 5374
Call Sign Okeechobee 8
Joyce Teich, Duty Officer Supervisor
Work 863 /462 - 5165 , Suncom 761 - 5165
Call Sign Okeechobee 2
Roxann Watson, Telecommunications Specialist III
Work 863 /462- 5375 , Suncom 761 - 5375
Call Sign Okeechobee 24
APPENDIX C
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
FIRE DIVISION
KEY PERSONNEL
John King Office 772 567-2154
E . S . Director Pager 772 874-9355
Earnie McCloud Office 772 562-2028 ext . 3001
Fire Chief Pager 772 552-0000
A SHIFT OPERATIONS
Ed Prime Office 772 562-2028 ext . 3002
Battalion Chief Pager 772 589-6311
B SHIFT OPERATIONS
Dan Dietz Office 772 562-2028 ext . 3002
Battalion Chief Pager
C SHIFT OPERATIONS
John Freeman Office 772 562-2028 ext. 3002
Battalion Chief Pager 772 554-8084
FIRE PREVENTION & ARSON INVESTIGATIONS
Dale Justice Office 772 562-2028 ext . 3007
Bureau Chief Pager
TRAINING PROGRAMS FIRE DIVISION
Dennis Melite Office 772 562-2028 ext. 3038
Capt . Training Officer Pager
APPENDIX D
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
FIRE DIVISION
AVAILABLE TRAINING
The Fire . Division can provide a wide range of training to the Division of Forestry.
classes and training would include : try. The
Engine Company Operations
Ladder Company
Jaws of Life (Hurst Tool)
Ladders
Hose
Ventilation
Ropes
Structural Firefighting Tactics
Water Rescue
Watercraft Firefighting
Aircraft Firefighting
Vehicle Firefighting
Hazardous Material I (OSHA Required)
Hazardous Material it (OSHA Required)
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG )
CPR
Basic First Aid
Confined Space Rescue
Elevated Rescue
APPENDIX E
STATION# VEHICLE# VEHICLE# VEHICLE# VEHICLE#
STATION 1 E- 542 E - 501 L- 533 BC - 538 B - 557
STATION 2 E- 540 R- 514 RB - 519 M- 521
STATION 3 E- 543 AR- 513 CR3
STATION 4 E- 505 B - 551
STATION 5 E- 541 B - 578
STATION 6 E- 503
STATION 7 E- 502
STATION 8 E- 504 HAZMAT TRAILER 500 HAZMAT TRUCK 580
STATION 9 E- 528 E- 574
STATION 10 E- 535 E- 570 B - 552
STATION I 1 E- 544 SMOKE HOUSE TRAILER 520
STATION 40 E- 560
STATION 50 E- 550
STATION 70 B - 573 T- 572
AR = CHEMICAL TRUCK
B = BRUSH TRUCK
BC = BATTION CHIEF
E = ENGINE
L = LADDER
R = RESCUE
T = TANKER
M = MARINE BOAT
RB = RESCUE BOAT
APPENDIX F
tD # CREW TYPE MAKE YEAR LOCATION NAME -__+_ FUEL
11801 1 4X2 BLAZER CHEVY 12000 OKEECHOBEE RATH G
10606 T 3 3/4T 4X4 PIU GMC 1998 VERO SPATARO G
11746 4 3/4T 4X4 PIU DODGE 12000 SEBRING ELDER G
10054 5 3 /4T 4X4 P/U FORD 1996 STUART WARD D
10011 81 3/4T 4X2 FORD 1996 OKEECHOBEE KINCHEN D
11798 9 1T 4X4 j CHEVY 20001 OKEECHOBEE FOSTER G
9240 10 1 T 4X2 P/U j FORD 19921 OKEECHOBEE CROSS G
9760 17 3 /4T 4X4 PIU GMC 19951 FT . PIERCE JARM %c. TRONG G
11003 24 RAM 1500 VAN DODGE 1999 OKEECHOBEE WATSON G
8908 25 4X2 BLAZER CHEVY 19911 OKEECHOBEE ARNFAST G
N139FC 139/AC SINGLE ENGINE AC PIPER 19821 OKEECHOBEE ARNFAST ACFUEL
8816 30 TRANSPORT FORD 1990 FT . PIERCE CUETO D
T093 31 TRACTOR JD55OGB 1990 FT . PIERCE CUETO D
P953 31H PLOW HESTER 4 DISC 2000 FT . PIERCE CUETO N/A
27309 34 TRANSPORT STERLING 2001 BUFFER PRESERVE FUCCUSWINGLE D
T095 35 TRACTOR JD550GB 1990 BUFFER PRESERVE FUCCVSWINGLE D
P538 35H PLOW HESTER 2 DISC 1978 BUFFER PRESERVE FUCCl /SWINGLE N /A
8790 36 TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL 1990 VERO HYATT D
T062 37 TRACTOR JD550GBW 1990 VERO HYATT D
P610 37M PLOW MATHIS 2 DISC 1979 VERO HYATT N /A_
12697 42 TRANSPORT STERLING 2001 SEBRING DEBREE D
T201 43 TRACTOR JD550GWB 1984 SEBRING DEBREE D
P609 43M PLOW MATHIS 2 DISC 1979 SEBRING DEBREE N /A
8539 44 TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL 1989 SEBRING GIBBS D
T006 45 TRACTOR JD550GWB 1989 SEBRING GIBBS D
P539 45H PLOW HESTER 2 DISC 1978 SEBRING GIBBS N/A
8386 46 TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL 1988 PALMDALE LIGHTSEY D
T222 47 TRACTOR JD550GB 1995 PALMDALE LIGHTSEY D
P578 47M PLOW MATHIS 2 DISC 1979 PALMDALE LIGHTSEY N/A
8490 48 TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL 1989 PALMDALE DURRENCE/AGUILAR D
T060 49 TRACTOR JD550GB 1989 PALMDALE DURRENCE/AGUILAR D
P861 49F PLOW FESCO 4 DISC 1999 PALMDALE DURRENCE/AGUILAR N /A
9838 50 TRANSPORT FORD 1994 OKEECHOBEE YEATES D
T323 51 TRACTOR JD650GW 1999 OKEECHOBEE YEATES D
P859 51 F PLOW FESCO 4 DISC 1999 OKEECHOBEE YEATES N /A
6965 52 TRANSPORT FORD 1994 STUART GADSON _ D
T290 53 TRACTOR JD65OGW 1998 STUART GADSON D
P864 53F PLOW FESCO 4 DISC 1999 STUART GADSON N /A
8431 58 TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL 1988 STUART GOOD D
T007 59 TRACTOR JD550GB 1988 STUART GOOD D
P952 59H PLOW HESTER 4 DISC 2000 STUART GOOD N /A
9918 112 TANKER FORD 1995 SEBRING DEBREE i D
10395 113 TANKER FORD 1997 FT . PIERCE POTTER D
10528 114 TANKER GMC 1998 SEBRING GIBBS D
27367 115 TANKER FORD ( 19951 STUART HOLLOWAY D
8827 116 TANKER. FORD 19901 OKEECHOBEE RAIN D
10670 117 TANKER I DODGE 119991 VERO j HAWKS D-
10400 118 TANKER FORD 1997 j PALMDALE GOODWIN j D
9856 200 3/4T 4X4 P/ U GMC 1995 OKEECHOBEE POOL D
11580 203 VAN DODGE 1999 OKEECHOBEE j POOL G
11050 204 I S . B . - 850 GAL TANKER FORD 1990 OKEECHOBEE POOL D
ID# CREW TYPE MAKE YEAR LOCATION NAME FUEL
8870 205 1 /2T 4X4 PU CHEVY 1990 VERO POOL I G
8681 208 1 /2T 4X4 PU CHEVY 1989 SEBRING POOL G
8496 1 216 TRANSPORT JINTERNATIONAL 1989 OKEECHOBEE POOL D
T061 217 TRACTOR JD550GB 11989 OKEECHOBEE POOL D
P685 217M PLOW I MATHIS 2 DISC 1954 OKEECHOBEE POOL N /A
T947 219 TRACTOR JD450 SP41B 1988 i FT . PIERCE POOL D
10316 400 R - 9 TANKER 1 MACK 11984i SEBRING GIBBS D
5843 WRECKER CHEVY 119841 OKEECHOBEE POOL D
10517 CPII COMMAND POST UNITED 19981 OKEECHOBEE D- 16 N /A
10442 300 ROAD TRACTOR GMC 1984 OKEECHOBEE POOL D
11639 800 ROAD TRACTOR STERLING 2000 OKEECHOBEE POOL D
P471 OH PLOW MATHIS 2 DISC FT . PIERCE POOL N /A
T0679 OH PLOW OKEECHOBEE POOL N /A
P294 OH PLOW OKEECHOBEE POOL N /A
P310 OH PLOW OKEECHOBEE POOL N /A
AM391 OH DISC FT PIERCE POOL N /A
P471 OH PLOW MATHIS 2 DISC FT PIERCE POOL N /A
P513 OH PLOW HESTER 2 DISC FT . PIERCE POOL N /A
T366 61 TRACKED CARRIER SOFT TRACK 2000 OKEECHOBEE POOL D
11794 F028 WAGONEER JEEP 12000 OKEECHOBEE SAWYER G
OALE11755 DA206 4X4 BLAZER CHEVY 120001 OKEECHOBEE HILL G