The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to provide NWCG wildland fire training to non-agency personnel. The PNWCG believes that to provide the highest level of safety and productivity, all resources utilized on fire suppression incidents within the Pacific Northwest must meet or exceed all training experience, and physical fitness standards identified in the NWCG Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1.

Under the terms of this MOU, members of Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordination Group (PNWCG) and the Provider propose to form a partnership whereby the Provider agrees to provide training to non-agency personnel, following all guidelines in the PMS-310-1, as well as ensuring that all Lead and Unit Instructors meet the requirements found in the Field Managers Course Guide (FMCG PMS 910-1).

MOU applications must be received by October 7, 2019. Submit by email to [email protected] or by mail to Redmond Air Center, Fire Contracting Operations, 1740 S.E. Ochoco Way, Redmond, OR 97756.

Providers will be notified of selection prior to October 30, 2019.

Selected providers will be required to attend a conference call, January/February 2020 to review what is expected of the providers. Exact date will be announced in January.

For additional information, please contact Katie Mergel @ [email protected] or desk: 541-504-7339.

Attachments:
Attachment #1 -Public Training Provider MOU
Attachment #2 - Application Process

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