CLOSEST. FORCES The Parties agree to aggressively pursue initial attack plans that utilize “Closest Forces” wherever appropriate, and to identify preplanned initial attack areas within their respective jurisdictions. This philosophy dictates that the closest available resources, regardless of ownership, shall be utilized initially. The emphasis to get the closest resources to respond to initial attack fires is in the best interest of all Parties.
CLOSEST. FORCES CONCEPT: The philosophy of committing the closest available appropriate resources, regardless of ownership, as described in the Annual Operating Plan, to a wildfire for initial attack or for critical need. COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTION: Specific fire protection services furnished by one party to the other on a reimbursable basis pursuant to the Annual Operation Plan.
CLOSEST. FORCES CONCEPT: The philosophy of committing the closest available appropriate resources, regardless of ownership, as described in the Annual Operating Plan, to a wildfire for initial attack or for critical need. COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTION: Specific fire protection services furnished by one party to the other on a reimbursable basis pursuant to the Annual Operation Plan. COST SHARE AGREEMENT: An interagency agreement describing the conditions and/or percentage of DEPARTMENT and FOREST SERVICE financial responsibility for costs incurred as a result of jointly approved operations pursuant to the terms of this agreement. DETECTION: The act or system of discovering and locating a fire. DIRECT PROTECTION AREA (DPA): That area which, by law or pursuant to the terms of this agreement, is provided wildland fire protection by the DEPARTMENT or by the FOREST SERVICE. DPAs may include a mixture of DEPARTMENT and FOREST SERVICE responsibility areas. DIRECT PROTECTION AREA MAPS: Official maps which identify areas of direct wildland fire protection for each PARTY. FEDERAL EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY (FEPP) PROGRAM: A program in which Federal property originally purchased for use by a Federal agency, but no longer needed by that entity, is acquired by the USDA Forest Service for loan to one of the 50 States or the Territories for use in the State’s rural or wildland fire protection program. As a result, the equipment stays in service to America, protecting lives and property across the nation. The term “personal” simply refers to any tangible property that is not real estate. This can include trucks, aircraft, personal protective equipment, fire hose, et cetera, but not buildings.
CLOSEST. FORCES CONCEPT: OPERATIONS Reference the Master Agreement Clauses 28 and 30, and Clause 32 below. The Protecting Agency FMO is responsible to dispatch closest available and appropriate forces for initial response. The following also applies:
a. DNR DELTA AREA AUTHORITY FOR XXXXXXXX TRAINING AREA For lands located in the Xxxxxxxx Training Area in Critical and Full Management Option areas, the Army Fire Chief or AFS Military Zone FMO may request initial response assistance directly from the DNR. All requested suppression costs incurred by DNR are reimbursable by AFS. The AFS Military FMO will be immediately notified of the request and response. The Fairbanks/Delta Area Forester and AFS Military FMO will negotiate extended response operations.
CLOSEST. FORCES CONCEPT: OPERATIONS Reference the Master Agreement Clauses 28 and 30, and Clause 32 below. The Protecting Agency FMO is responsible to dispatch closest available and appropriate forces for initial response. The following also applies:
a. DNR DELTA AREA AUTHORITY FOR XXXXXXXX TRAINING AREA For lands located in the Xxxxxxxx and Fort Xxxxxx Training Areas in Critical and Full Management Option areas, the Army Fire Chief or AFS Military Zone FMO may request initial response assistance directly from the DNR. All requested suppression costs incurred by DNR are reimbursable by AFS unless covered by a local mutual aid agreement. The AFS Military FMO will be immediately notified of the request and response. The Fairbanks/Delta Area Forester and AFS Military FMO will negotiate extended response operations.
CLOSEST. TO RATIO ----------------- ----- January 31, 2000 1.40:1.00 April 30, 2000 1.50:1.00 July 31, 2000 1.60:1.00 October 31, 2000 1.75:1.00 January 31, 2001 1.85:1.00 April 30, 2001 2.00:1.00 July 31, 2001 2.00:1.00 October 31, 2001 2.00:1.00 January 31, 2002 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter 3.00:1.00".
CLOSEST. URBAN CENTRE: LANGUAGES SPOKEN FLUENTLY:
CLOSEST. FORCES The District and the Federal Agencies agree to aggressively pursue initial attack plans that utilize “Closest Forces” wherever appropriate, and to identify preplanned initial attack areas within their respective jurisdictions. This philosophy dictates that the closest available appropriate resources, regardless of ownership, shall be utilized initially. The emphasis to get the closest resources to respond to initial attack fires is in the best interest of all Parties.
CLOSEST csv A closest neighbour data set from a population with a density of 1 per square metre.
CLOSEST. SUCH PROPOSALS. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED IN THIS LEASE, THE COST OF THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE BORNE EQUALLY BY TENANT AND LANDLORD.
