CLOSEST FORCES Sample Clauses

CLOSEST FORCES. The Department and the Forest Service agree to adopt the "Closest Forces" concept for initial attack. This philosophy dictates that the closest available appropriate resource regardless of ownership shall be utilized initially. The emphasis to get the closest appropriate resources to respond to initial attack fires" is in the best interest of both Parties. This concept of "Closest Forces" will also be applied to ongoing incidents whenever there is a critical and immediate need for the protection of life and property. Beyond initial attack, the "Closest Forces" concept is modified and the Protecting Party will request the most appropriate resource to aid in the suppression of a wildfire.
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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. The City and BLM agree to adopt the "Closest Forces" concept for initial response. This philosophy dictates that the closest available appropriate resource regardless of ownership shall be utilized initially. The emphasis to get the closest appropriate resources to respond to initial response fires is in the best interest of all Parties. This concept of "Closest Forces" will also be applied to ongoing incidents whenever there is a critical and immediate need for the protection of life and property. Beyond initial response, the "Closest Forces" concept is modified and the Protecting Party will request the most appropriate resource to aid in the suppression of a wildfire.
CLOSEST FORCES. All agencies agree to adopt the "Closest Forces" concept for initial attack. This philosophy dictates that the closest available appropriate resource regardless of ownership shall be utilized initially. The emphasis to get the closest appropriate resources to respond to initial attack fires is in the best interest of all agencies. This concept of "
CLOSEST FORCES. The Department/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. The first qualified agency fire officer on-scene shall assume command responsibility, and will transition to a qualified incident commander upon their arrival. The servicing dispatch center shall be notified of all changes in command as soon as possible. This philosophy will also be applied to ongoing incidents whenever there is a critical and immediate need for the protection of life and property. Beyond “initial attack”, this concept is modified and the Protecting Party will request the “most appropriate resource” to aid in the suppression of a wildfire.

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