FIRE AND OTHER INCIDENTS Sample Clauses

FIRE AND OTHER INCIDENTS. Section 1. Although the following relates primarily to fire incidents, the Parties recognize that many of the following provisions apply to other emergency incidents. A. The Parties jointly and wholeheartedly are committed to “zero tolerance” of carelessness and unsafe actions. B. The Parties jointly agree to adopt and support the following firefighting doctrine: 1. “The Forest Service believes that no resource or facility is worth the loss of human life. We acknowledge that the wildland firefighting environment is dangerous because its complexity may make events and circumstances difficult or impossible to foresee. We will aggressively and continuously manage risks toward a goal of zero serious injuries or fatalities. 2. The intent of wildfire suppression is to protect human life, property, and at-risk lands and resources. 3. Demonstrated fitness for command is a requirement for leadership positions associated with firefighting. 4. When it is time to fight fire, we do so in a manner that maximizes effectiveness of effort, has highest regard for firefighter and public safety, and controls costs. 5. Every fire suppression operation is directed toward clearly defined, decisive, and obtainable objectives. 6. Command and control must be decentralized to cope with the unpredictable nature of fire. To achieve their leader’s intent and accomplish operational objectives, subordinate commanders are required to make decisions on their own initiative, and to coordinate their efforts. 7. Using principles requires judgment in application, but adherence to rules does not. In combination principles and rules guide our fundamental wildland fire suppression practices and behaviors, and are mutually understood at every level of command. 8. We practice risk management to minimize the exposure and effects of the hazards inherent in fire suppression while maximizing the opportunities to achieve leader intent.” C. All Forest Service employees have a responsibility to support fire suppression emergencies in a manner that meets identified needs and is within their qualifications and capabilities. Section 2. The Parties agree to the follow the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management – PMS 902 Section 3. Union Representation at Incidents: A. Union officials or their designees have the right to represent Bargaining Unit employees at all incidents. The Union may designate a sufficient number of representatives to assure up to...

FIRE AND OTHER INCIDENTS. 1. General: Although the following relates primarily to fire incidents, the Parties recognize that many of the following provisions apply to other emergency incidents: a. The Parties jointly and wholeheartedly are committed to “zero tolerance” of carelessness and unsafe actions and jointly agree to adopt and support the fol- lowing firefighting code of safe practices: (1) Safety comes first on every incident, every time. (2) The 10 standard fire orders are firm. We don’t break them; we don’t bend them. (3) All responders shall have the right to a safe assignment. (4) Every firefighter, every fireline supervisor, every fire manager, and every agency administrator has the responsibility to ensure compliance with estab- lished safe firefighting practices. b. The Parties agree that all employees are expected to perform wildfire suppres- sion support as directed within their qualifications and physical capabilities.

FIRE AND OTHER INCIDENTS. Although the following relates primarily to fire incidents, the Parties recognize that many of the following provisions apply to other emergency incidents.