Common use of Wildfire Suppression Clause in Contracts

Wildfire Suppression. The DIVISION and the FPA will utilize the “closest forces” concept for all wildland fire responses. This concept dictates that the closest available, appropriate resources respond to initial attack fires, regardless of jurisdiction, 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 respective agencies will request the most appropriate resource to aid in the suppression of a wildfire. In lieu of established rates, the DIVISION will pay FPA volunteer fire departments $20 per hour (with a two hour minimum) per fire engine/tender for wildland fire suppression responses in the FPA.