Closest Forces Concept. The Agencies to this Agreement agree to adopt the "Closest Forces Concept" for initial attack as identified in the sub-geographic Annual Operating Plans (AOP). The closest available appropriate resources, regardless of jurisdictional responsibility, shall be utilized. The emphasis to get the closest appropriate resources to respond to initial attack fires is in the best interest of all agencies. This concept should be used for planning without regard to Direct Protection responsibility. Use 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 agency will use the most appropriate resources. Aircraft (fixed and rotary-winged, including pilots(s)) shall always be Assistance by Hire.
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Samples: Cooperative Wildland Fire Management Agreement, Cooperative Wildland Fire Management Agreement, Cooperative Wildland Fire Management and Stafford Act Response Agreement
