Application_and_Approval_of_MOU_Process_2024.docx
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This document is an Application and Approval of MOU Process for Contract Firefighter Trainers (CFTs) interested in providing NWCG wildland fire training to non-agency personnel through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (PNWCG).
The application requirements include submitting information on the CFT organization, policies, instructor qualification and certification processes, and monitoring procedures. Applications will be evaluated by a selection panel and the PNWCG Training Committee, with approved applicants notifying of the MOU preparation. Denied applicants can resubmit within 30 days, with one resubmission accepted. The MOU effective period is 5 years, with all current MOUs expiring on January 15, 2025. Applications must be received by October 31, 2024 and submitted by mail to the Redmond Air Center. The related federal contract opportunity is a pre-solicitation for the Contract Fire Trainer MOU, with the purpose of providing NWCG wildland fire training to non-agency personnel. Providers will be required to attend a conference call in January/February 2025 to review expectations.
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APPLICATION AND APPROVAL OF MOU
Application requirements:
Contract Firefighter Trainer’s (CFT) wishing to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (PNWCG) will submit an application to the MOU-Rep.
1. Applications must include:
a. Policy document that describes the organization, policies and Code of Ethics for the CFT company.
| b. | Procedures document that describes the processes for: |
| • | Ensuring National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards will be met |
| • | Evaluating instructor applications |
| • | Certifying course instructors are qualified to instruct as a Unit or Lead Instructor |
| • | Method of monitoring instructor performance |
| • | Disciplinary process for sub-standard instructor performance |
| • | Method of maintaining records for courses and instructors. |
c. Written authorization giving PNWCG or their designee access and permission to review CFT documents and records necessary to ensure compliance with the MOU.
Application Review and Approval:
a. Applications will be evaluated based on the information received. A selection panel will review applications to ensure completeness and accuracy from the applying CFT and then present applications to the Training Committee (TC) for review and action.
b. Application material must be received by close of business on October 31, 2024.
c. CFT MOU applicants will be notified of TC action once the application has been reviewed. If the TC approves the application, the MOU-Rep prepares the MOU and obtains signature(s) from the PNWCG Chairperson.
d. If the TC denies an application, the MOU-Rep will communicate in writing the requirements the applicant must meet to resubmit the application for consideration. Applications must be resubmitted within 30 days of denial notification and will be reviewed by the TC and either approved or denied. MOU-Rep will notify the CFT of such actions. The TC will accept one resubmission.
e. Applicant may appeal denied applications to the PNWCG. The PNWCG approval or denial, based on their review, will be final.
f. CFT MOUs will have a five-year effective period. All current CFT MOUs will expire on January 15, 2025.
Applications shall be submitted to:
Redmond Air Center Contract Operations – Attn: Kevin Toombs 1740 SW Ochoco Way Redmond, Oregon 97756
Applications received by email will not be accepted.
For questions concerning the is application process, please contact:
Kevin Toombs Program Specialist kevin.toombs@usda.gov 541-419-7039
Aaron Olmos Contract Operations Specialist aaron.olmos@usda.gov 541-610-3674
Process for Applying to Instruct NWCG 300-400 Level Courses
Process/procedure for applying to conduct a 300-400 Level NWCG wildland fire training course:
To conduct certain 300-400 Level NWCG courses the process is outlined in the TC policy found online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r6/fire-aviation/management/?cid=fseprd891037&width=full.
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