PNWCG Steering Committee

October 17, 2001

Meeting Notes

Participants:

Cory Winnie

Leo Sidebotham

Mark Forbes

Rick Gibson

Earl Cordes

Pam Ensley

Ken Snell

John Viada

Bob Anderson

Tom Schmidt

Terry Brown

Barbara Kennedy

Paul Werth

Mike Dykzuel

Interagency Engine Tender Crew Agreement issues- Terry Brown (See issue paper)

Decision: Training Working Team will be assigned a task to develop a process to monitor /evaluate contractor training in accordance with the MOU. One of the alternatives may include contracting the monitoring.

Decision: Adopt 2001 NWCG 310-1 standards for the Interagency Engine Tender Crew agreements.

Decision: The ODF Steering Committee Liaison will remain the contact for the Contract Committee.

Follow-up For November meeting: Contract committee to staff out needs for the agreement administration, i.e. equipment inspection and training records, computer support, etc. and bring the proposal for consideration.

Staff out the financial/staffing issues of signing crews up after the cut off date.

National NWS/NWCG Agreement-Paul Werth (Draft Agreement)

Decision: Weather working team to draft letter to NWCG for Mark’s signature to include following points:

  • Agreement is unacceptable in current form.
  • List initial unacceptable issues.
  • Request that NWCG develop adequate time and process to negotiate agreement.
  • Offer Northwest Assistance.

Aviation Policies-Virginia Lake- John Viada

Decision: Aviation Working Team task order to review the Virginia Lake Action.

  • Help clarify aviation policy and procedures on interagency incidents.
  • Develop a process to communicate the above clearly
  • Develop a process to objectively evaluate, review and resolve incidents such as Virginia Lake.

PNWCG National Fire Plan Coordinator Position- Tom Schmidt

Forest service is committed to funding a position in 2001, and Tom Schmidt is available to serve for the interim. In 2002 and beyond Tom recommended a part time coordinator, perhaps associated with an Agency National Fire Plan Coordinator, or a WUI specialist.

PNWCG agreed that currently monthly conference calls are unnecessary, but that a standing agenda item on NFP would be appropriate.

2002 Meeting Dates:

January 16

February 20-21

March 20

April 17

May 15

June 19

July 17

August 21

September 18

October 16

November 20

December 18

IFPL IV Private Land Issue- Mike Dykezuel

Mike described an incident where a private landowner was initially not allowed to haul across federal land during IFPL IV. There was a difference in interpretation on the language of the IFPL wallet card.

Decision: Task to Prevention Working Team to evaluate the incident, determine the extent of the issue, and develop a process to clarify or educate people, if required.

Security Manager Qualifications.

November Agenda Item: Mark to scope out requirements for security manager to see if a commissioned officer is required.