Common use of Interagency Dispatch Centers Clause in Contracts

Interagency Dispatch Centers. Agencies and Counties agree to maintain, support, coordinate, and participate in zone Interagency Dispatch Centers and Coordinating Groups. The Centers are to be under the direction of local zone coordinating groups to xxxxxx cooperation, avoid wasteful duplication and facilitate maximum efficiency, effectiveness and risk management in wildland fire management programs. Agencies and Counties agree to use the appropriate Geographic Area Coordination Center as the center for national and statewide intelligence gathering, coordination and prioritization of resources for wildland fire emergencies. Staffing, funding, and level of participation will be agreed to and documented in each respective zone mobilization guide or appropriate annual operating plans. The appropriate zone mobilization guide will be the primary document to identify approved policy, procedures, and organizations. The Zone Interagency Dispatch Centers are Cody, Casper, Rawlins, Great Plains, Bozeman, and Teton.