Attach_J.2_Fire_Prevention_and_Control_Plan.doc

Attachment J.2 - Fire Prevention and Control Plan

Pike & San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands

This plan outlines the channels of responsibility for fire prevention and suppression activities and sets up an attack procedure in the event of a fire within the project area. The project area is defined as the area within the National Forest and within one-half mile of the project right of way, work areas, and all roads used for construction purposes.

A. Tools and Equipment

1) Tools.

(a) The contractor shall furnish and maintain in a serviceable condition one shovel or Pulaski for each of his employees, to be used only for suppressing forest fires. These tools will be kept in sealed boxes and available within the immediate working areas.

(b) The contractor shall furnish one shovel, LHRP, size 0 or larger, one ax, two pounds or larger, for each truck, each personnel vehicle, each tractor, and each grader. For each welder, he/she shall furnish one shovel, LHRP, size 0 or larger and one backpack, five gallon pump; for each gasoline power tool (power saw, soil auger, etc), one shovel, LHRP, size 0 or larger, and one eight ounce or larger fire extinguisher will be acceptable. Contractor shall also furnish any other equipment called for elsewhere in the contract.

(c) All fire tools and equipment required to be furnished by the contractor shall be in good working condition at all times.

2) Equipment.

Prior to the beginning of each fire season, the contractor shall furnish a list of equipment used on the project.

3) Manpower.

(a) The contractor shall furnish a list of supervisory personnel and amount of manpower available on the project. Changes in supervisory personnel and amount of manpower shall be reflected in amendment to the list.

B. General Provisions

1) Fire Prevention

(a) Burning, Blasting, Welding. During the period from April 15 thru November 15, advance approval in writing will be required and will contain special stipulations pertinent to the particular job. The District Ranger may give in writing, seasonal approval with stipulations for blasting and/or welding. At no time will use of detonating cord be allowed in clearing operations. AT all times, explosives will be stored in a locked box marked “explosives”. All Federal, State and local laws concerning the use and storage of explosives shall be complied with.

Attachment J.2 - Fire Prevention and Control Plan

Pike & San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands

(b) Spark Arrestors. All diesel or gasoline operated engines except those machines equipped with exhaust driven turbochargers, and all flues used on the project and in construction camps, shall be equipped with adequate, serviceable arresting devices that meet Forest Service Standard 5l00-l, Spark Arrestors for Internal Combustion Engines. Information in this standard will be furnished upon request.

(c)Lunch and Warming Fires. Permits will be issued by District Ranger or his/her representative specifying conditions for lunch and warming fires during the period April 15 thru November 15.

(d) Smoking. The contractor may permit smoking by his employees from April 15 thru October 31, but only in safe places such as along roads, in truck cabs, or where all inflammable material has been cleared away from an area at least three feet in diameter. During periods of high fire danger smoking may be prohibited by the District Ranger except in truck cabs and at placed of habitation. Under no circumstances will smoking be permitted during the period April 15 thru October 31 while operating tractors or other open type vehicles in areas not cleared to mineral soil or while walking or working in such areas.

(e) Power Saws. Gas and oil will be carried only in metal safety cans.

(f) Storage and Parking Areas. Equipment service areas, parking areas, gas and oil drum storage areas, and explosive storage areas will be cleared of all inflammable material for a distance of 50 feet. Small stationary engine sites shall be cleared of all inflammable material for a distance of 15 feet. Inflammable and explosive storage areas will be labeled as such, and “No Smoking” signs erected.

(g) Oil Filter, Cartridges, Oily Rags. Used and discarded oil filters, cartridges, and oily rags or waste shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations and laws. Glass jugs or bottles will not be used for gas, oil or water.