HomeMy WebLinkAboutIGA_Department_of_Forestry - signedRESOLUTION NO. 2024-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, APPROVING AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE FORESTER
(ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY) RELATING TO MUTUAL
ASSISTANCE FOR WILDLAND FIRES AND TRAINNG/TECHNICAL
COOPERATION.
WHEREAS, the Town desires to cooperate with the State Forester/Arizona
Department of Forestry, a Department of the State of Arizona, to assure for mutual aid
relating to wildland fires; and
WHEREAS, the Town has a duly constituted fire department to assist the State
Forester in wildland fire suppression; and
WHEREAS, the State Forester/Department of Forestry has certain technical expertise
and training resourses that can benefit the Town.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows:
SECTION 1. That the Town, through its Mayor and Council, hereby approves the
Intergovernmental Agreement (the "Agreement"), in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney are
hereby authorized and directed to cause the execution of the Agreement and to
take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain
Hills, Maricopa County, Arizona, this day of , 2024.
[Signatures on following page]
21 May
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
Ginny Dickey, Mayor Linda Mendenhall, Town Clerk
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rachael Goodwin, Town Manager Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney
Aaron Arnson (May 22, 2024 08:06 PDT)
Aaron Arnson
Rachael Goodwin (May 28, 2024 07:34 PDT)
Rachael Goodwin
Ginny Dickey (May 28, 2024 09:33 PDT)
Ginny Dickey
Contract No._________________________
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
This Cooperative Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between _______ hereinafter
referred to as the Cooperator, and the State Forester (collectively the “Parties”). This Agreement
supersedes all previous Memorandums of Understanding and Cooperative Intergovernmental
Agreements and will become effective upon the final signature.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS the Cooperator wishes to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the State Forester for the
protection of its forests and wildlands as authorized under A.R.S. §§ 37-1303, 37-1302(13), 48-
805(B)(17) and; the protection of forest, wild and agricultural lands, and rural structures as provided for
within the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, 16 U.S.C. Section 2106; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the State of Arizona to have wildland fires detected and
suppressed quickly before they become large and more difficult to control; and
WHEREAS the Cooperator represents that it is a duly constituted fire department, fire district, or
political subdivision of the State authorized to provide fire protection within the boundaries of the map
attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof (Appendix A); and
WHEREAS the Cooperator may have a limited number of units of firefighting equipment that can
be made available to the State Forester for fire suppression work; and
WHEREAS the Cooperator may have the capability to respond and suppress fires under the
jurisdiction of the State Forester on a more timely and effective basis than any other assets or resources
in the state; and
WHEREAS the Cooperator can more adequately carry out this function if additional equipment and
technical assistance is available; and
WHEREAS the State Forester may have a limited number of units of firefighting equipment that can
be made available to fire associations, fire districts, and incorporated fire departments involved in fire
suppression; and
WHEREAS it has been determined to be advantageous to the State Forester in the proper
discharge of his responsibilities to make certain equipment available to the Cooperator;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties to this Agreement do hereby agree as follows:
A. THE STATE FORESTER AGREES:
1. To make available organizational assistance, technical training and other expertise as available on
his staff;
2. To provide State Forester’s and other wildland fire training resources and funding when deemed
available by the State Forester;
3. To provide State resources and resources under State agreement to the Cooperator for wildland
fire suppression, pre-suppression, and for unplanned all-risk emergencies within the Cooperator’s
boundary or service area when requested by the Cooperator and deemed available by the State
Forester. Per A.R.S. § 37-1305(H), the State Forester may require reimbursement for cost incurred
for these requested resources. The State Forester will determine as soon as practical after each
TownofFountainHills
request, the need for reimbursement. This determination will be based upon one or more of the
following factors; the type of request, resources furnished, jurisdiction, land ownership, threat, state
or federal emergency declaration status, and the actual costs of those resources to the State.;
4. To pay and reimburse the Cooperator, out of State Forestry allocated funding, for fire suppression
activities, equipment and manpower at the rates established per the Cooperative Fire Rate
Agreement (FM104) on file with the State Forester; provided, however, that payment shall be made
only for such activities on lands outside the Cooperator's established boundaries or service area
when requested by the State Forester;
5. That the Cooperator may refuse to furnish manpower and equipment when requested by the State
Forester if by so doing it would reduce the Cooperator's resources to a level where it could no
longer maintain an adequate level of fire protection on lands within its boundary or service area;
6. To make available such firefighting and training equipment as can be obtained and is suitable for
the use of the Cooperator in fire management work and wildland fire training;
7. That title to all accessories, tools, equipment, sirens, etc., which the Cooperator adds or attaches to
state equipment provided by the State Forester will remain the property of the Cooperator and the
Cooperator shall remove same prior to returning same equipment to the State Forester;
8. To pay and reimburse the Cooperator, out of State Forestry allocated funding, for instructors
conducting approved fire training instruction, at the State Forester’s request and at the rate for
instructors included in the Arizona State Forester’s Emergency Pay Plan plus travel expenses, if
applicable, at the approved state rates;
9. That no reimbursement for loss, damage or destruction of equipment due to ordinary wear and tear
will be made;
10. To provide necessary forms as needed by the Cooperator in executing his responsibilities under
this Agreement;
11. To the extent possible, to assist the Cooperator in ordering and obtaining fire training material and
equipment through the federal supply system (GSA, NWCG, & NIFC);
12. That the Cooperator may purchase wildland firefighting equipment and supplies through the State
Forester's procurement system.
B. THE COOPERATOR AGREES:
1. To respond to and engage in fire suppression actions on all wildland fires on State and Private
lands within the Cooperator’s boundary or service area as set forth in attached Appendix A at the
Cooperator's expense;
2. To respond and engage in wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, and for unplanned all-risk
emergencies upon lands under the jurisdiction of the State Forester located outside the Cooperator's
boundary or service area as set forth in attached Appendix A at such time and with equipment and
manpower available as requested by the State Forester;
3. To maintain and make available for use at the request of the State Forester manpower and
equipment subject to the provisions of the Cooperative Fire Rate Agreement (FM 104);
4. To accept direction and supervision by the State Forester or his duly authorized representatives
while engaged in suppression or other activities at the State Forester's request;
5. To submit a State Forester's Arizona Individual Wildland Fire Report (Wild-RPT-1) within 15 days,
for each wildland fire that the Cooperator responds to outside their jurisdiction, on which they are
the incident commander;
6. To provide the State Forester with a summary report on all known wildland fires inside their jurisdiction
on a calendar year basis by February 1st of each year;
7. That if the Cooperator agrees to provide approved wildland firefighting training courses at the State
Forester’s request, the courses will meet the standards set by the National Wildfire Coordinating
Group for the Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualification System;
8. To provide to the State Forester, for approved training courses, a summary report on courses provided,
number of students trained, and number of fire departments represented on a calendar year on a
quarterly basis;
9. To participate to the extent possible in fire prevention activities within their boundary or service
area as requested by the State Forester;
10. To submit claims for reimbursement to the State Forester within thirty (30) days after release of its
manpower and/or equipment in the manner and form prescribed by the State Forester;
11. To submit claims for reimbursement to the State Forester within thirty (30) days after completion of
authorized training courses in the manner and form prescribed by the State Forester;
12. To maintain wildland fire training qualifications as set forth by the State Forester;
13. To accept and use equipment obtained from the State Forester pursuant to this agreement
("Assigned Equipment");
14. To maintain the Assigned Equipment in operable condition and state of readiness, and promptly
report any loss or damage of such equipment to the State Forester;
15. To obtain prior approval for any planned alterations of the Assigned Equipment from the State
Forester;
16. To provide adequate shelter from the weather elements for the Assigned Equipment;
17. Upon request, to promptly provide the State Forester with a report of the condition of Assigned
Equipment;
18. That the Assigned Equipment may not be sold, transferred, loaned or otherwise disposed of, or
traded, but must be returned to the State Forester unless part of the Firefighter Program (FFP)
through the Department of Defense and US Forest Service and the agreement there of;
19. To require any contractors or subcontractors of the Cooperator operating under this Agreement to
maintain the following minimum insurance coverage.
Insurance Requirements for Any Contractors Used by a Party to the Agreement:
The insurance requirements herein are minimum requirements and in no way limit the indemnity covenants
contained in this Agreement. The State of Arizona in no way warrants that the minimum limits contained
herein are sufficient to protect the Cooperator or its contractors or subcontractors from liabilities that might
arise out of the performance of the work under this Agreement by the Cooperator, its agents,
representatives, employees, contractors or subcontractors, and Cooperator and its contractors and
subcontractors are free to purchase additional insurance.
A.MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMITS OF INSURANCE: Contractor shall provide coverage with limits of
liability not less than those stated below. The term “Contractor” throughout this Section 19 refers only
to a contactor or subcontractor of the Cooperator, if any. None of the obligations under this Section
19, other than the duty of the Cooperator to provide a Certificate of Insurance under Section 19.1 are
applicable to the Cooperator.
1.Commercial General Liability – Occurrence Form
Policy shall include bodily injury, property damage, personal and advertising injury and broad
form contractual liability.
●General Aggregate $2,000,000
●Products – Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000
●Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000
●Damage to Rented Premises $ 50,000
●Each Occurrence $1,000,000
a.The policy shall be endorsed (Blanket Endorsements are not acceptable) to
include the following additional insured language: “The State of Arizona, and its
departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities, officers,
officials, agents, and employees shall be named as additional insureds with
respect to liability arising out of the activities performed by or on behalf of
the Contractor.” Such additional insured shall be covered to the full limits of
liability purchased by the Contractor, even if those limits of liability are in excess of
those required by this Contract.
b.Policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement (Blanket
Endorsements are not acceptable) in favor of the “State of Arizona, and its
departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities, officers,
officials, agents, and employees” for losses arising from work performed by or
on behalf of the Contractor.
2. Business Automobile Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage for any owned, hired, and/or non-owned vehicles used in
the performance of this Contract.
●Combined Single Limit (CSL) $1,000,000
a.The policy shall be endorsed (Blanket Endorsements are not acceptable) to
include the following additional insured language: “The State of Arizona, and its
departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities, officers,
officials, agents, and employees shall be named as additional insureds with
respect to liability arising out of the activities performed by or on behalf of
the Contractor, involving automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by
the Contractor". Such additional insured shall be covered to the full limits of
liability purchased by the Contractor, even if those limits of liability are in excess of
those required by this Contract.
b.Policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement (Blanket
Endorsements are not acceptable) in favor of the “State of Arizona, its
departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities and its officers,
officials, agents, and employees” for losses arising from work performed by or
on behalf of the Contractor.
c.Policy shall contain a severability of interest provision.
3.Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability
●Workers' Compensation Statutory
●Employers' Liability
Each Accident $1,000,000
Disease – Each Employee $1,000,000
Disease – Policy Limit $1,000,000
a.Policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement (Blanket
Endorsements are not acceptable) in favor of the “State of Arizona, its
departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities and its officers,
officials, agents, and employees” for losses arising from work performed by or
on behalf of the Contractor.
b.This requirement shall not apply to: Separately, EACH contractor or subcontractor
exempt under A.R.S. § 23-901, AND when such contractor or subcontractor
executes the appropriate waiver (Sole Proprietor/Independent Contractor) form.
B.ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The policies are to contain, or be endorsed (Blanket
Endorsements are not acceptable) to contain, the following provisions:
1.The Contractor's policies shall stipulate that the insurance afforded the Contractor shall be
primary insurance and that any insurance carried by the Department, its agents, officials,
employees or the State of Arizona shall be excess and not contributory insurance, as provided
by A.R.S § 41-621 (E).
2.The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. Coverage provided
by the Contractor shall not be limited to the liability assumed under the indemnification
provisions of its Contract with the other governmental entity(ies) party to the IGA.
C.NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: With the exception of (10) day notice of cancellation for non-payment
of premium, any changes material to compliance with this contract in the insurance policies above shall
require (30) days written notice to the State of Arizona. Such notice shall be sent directly to the
Department and shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.
D.ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS: Contractors insurance shall be placed with companies licensed in
the State of Arizona. Insurers shall have an “A.M. Best” rating of not less than A- VII or duly authorized
to transact Workers’ Compensation insurance in the State of Arizona. The State of Arizona in no way
warrants that the above-required minimum insurer rating is sufficient to protect the Contractor from
potential insurer insolvency.
E.VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE: Contractor shall furnish the State of Arizona with certificates of
insurance (ACORD form or equivalent approved by the State of Arizona) as required by this Contract.
The certificates for each insurance policy are to be signed by an authorized representative.
All certificates and endorsements (Blanket Endorsements are not acceptable) are to be received and
approved by the State of Arizona before work commences. Each insurance policy required by this
Contract must be in effect at or prior to commencement of work under this Contract and remain in effect
for the duration of the project. Failure to maintain the insurance policies as required by this Contract, or
to provide evidence of renewal, is a material breach of contract.
All certificates required by this Contract shall be sent directly to the Department. The State of Arizona
project/contract number and project description are to be noted on the certificate of insurance. The
State of Arizona reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all insurance policies required
by this Contract at any time.
F.SUBCONTRACTORS: Contractor's certificate(s) shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its
policies or Contractor shall furnish to the State of Arizona separate certificates for each subcontractor.
All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to the minimum requirements identified above.
G.APPROVAL: Any modification or variation from the insurance requirements of this Section 19 must
have prior approval from the State of Arizona Department of Administration, Risk Management Division,
whose decision shall be final. Such action will not require a formal contract amendment, but may be
made by administrative action.
H.EXCEPTIONS: In the event the Cooperator, Contractor or sub-contractor(s) is/are a public entity, then
the Insurance Requirements shall not apply. Such public entity shall provide a Certificate of Self-
Insurance or other Certificate of Insurance to the State Forester’s Office as the Agent of the State of
Arizona. If the contractor or sub-contractor(s) is/are a State of Arizona agency, board, commission, or
university then none of the above shall apply.
20. INDEMNIFICATION:
Each party (as "Indemnitor") agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other party (as
"Indemnitee") from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, or expenses (including reasonable
attorney's fees) (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Claims") arising out of bodily injury of any person
(including death) or property damage, but only to the extent that such Claims are caused by the act,
omission, negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the Indemnitor, its officers, officials, agents, employees,
or volunteers.
In addition, if and only if the Cooperator uses contractors or subcontractors, which decision the Cooperator
may make in its sole and absolute discretion, the Cooperator shall cause its contractor(s) and
subcontractors, if any, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State of Arizona, any jurisdiction or
agency issuing any permits for any work arising out of this Agreement, and their respective directors, officers,
officials, agents, and employees (hereinafter referred to as “Indemnitee”) from and against any and all
claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including court costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees,
and costs of claim processing, investigation and litigation) (hereinafter referred to as “Claims”) for bodily
injury or personal injury (including death), or loss or damage to tangible or intangible property caused, or
alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the Cooperator’s
contractor or any of the directors, officers, agents, or employees or subcontractors of such contractor. This
indemnity includes any claim or amount arising out of or recovered under the Workers’ Compensation Law
or arising out of the failure of such contractor to conform to any federal, state or local law, statute, ordinance,
rule, regulation or court decree. It is the specific intention of the parties that the Indemnitee shall, in all
instances, except for Claims to the extent arising from the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the
Indemnitee, be indemnified by such contractor from and against any and all claims. It is agreed that such
contractor will be responsible for primary loss investigation, defense and judgment costs where this
indemnification is applicable.
IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED:
1. That every obligation of either Party under this Agreement is conditioned upon the availability of funds
appropriated or allocated for the payment of such obligation; if funds are not allocated and available for the
continuance of this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated by either Party at the end of the period
for which funds are available. No liability shall accrue to either Party in the event this provision is
exercised, and neither Party shall be obligated or liable for any future payments for any damages as a
result of termination under this paragraph.
2. That the Cooperator will be hired and reimbursed, for suppression or other activities, as set forth in the
"Cooperative Fire Rate Agreement" (FM104) as agreed to and attached as exhibit "B". This Cooperative
Fire Rate will be part of the general Cooperative Agreement and attached at a later date and prior to hiring.
3. The equipment issued by the State Forester will be painted and identified and marked in a manner that will
indicate the cooperation between the Cooperator and the State Forester, unless the equipment was
acquired through the Firefighter Program and the title has been passed to the cooperator;
4. If the equipment is not used as provided by this agreement, the State Forester may remove said equipment
upon written notification.
5.Amendments: This agreement may be modified only by a written amendment signed by both parties.
However, if mutually agreed, the parties may enter into specific supplemental, written agreements, subject
to appropriate approvals, to accomplish the goals of this agreement and to carry out its terms and
conditions.
6.Dispute Resolution: In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to arbitrate the dispute to the extent
required by A.R.S. § 12-1518.
7.Inspection and Audit of Records: Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 35-214 and -215, to the extent that they apply,
the Cooperator shall retain all books, accounts, reports, files and other records ("Records") relating to this
agreement for a period of five years after completion of the contract. All records shall be subject to
inspection and audit by the State Forester at all reasonable times. Upon request, the Cooperator shall
produce the original of any and all such records at the offices of the State Forester.
8.Cancellation for Conflict of Interest: Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-511, the either Party to the Agreement
may, within three years after its execution, cancel this contract, without penalty or further obligation, if any
person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating the contract on behalf of
the State is, at any time while the contract or any extension of the contract is in effect, an employee or
agent of any other party to this contract in any capacity, or a consultant to any other party to this contract
with respect to the subject matter of the contract. The cancellation shall be effective when written notice
from the Governor is received by all other parties to the contract of the cancellation, unless the notice
specifies a later time.
9.Nondiscrimination: The parties agree to comply with Arizona Governor's Executive Order 2009-09 -
“Prohibition of Discrimination in Contracts Non-Discrimination in Employment by Government Cooperators
and Subcontractors, Superseding Executive Order 99-4 and Amending Executive Order 75-5.”
10. Third-Party Antitrust Violations: The Cooperator assigns to the State any claim for overcharges resulting
from antitrust violations to the extent that such violations concern materials or services supplied by third
parties to the Cooperator toward fulfillment of this Agreement.
11. Notices: All notices required by this agreement shall be in writing delivered to the person and addresses
specified below or to such other persons or addresses as either party may designate to the other party by
written notice.
State Forester: Cooperator:
Office of the State Forester ___
Arizona Dept. of Forestry & Fire Mgt. ___
1110 West Washington, Suite 500 ______________________________________
Phoenix, AZ 85007 ________
602-771-1400
602-771-1421 fax
12.Immigration Compliance: Cooperator warrants its compliance with all federal immigration laws and
regulations that relate to their employees and its compliance with § 23-214, subsection A, and the
compliance of any of its contractors or subcontractors. A breach of this warranty shall be deemed a material
breach of the contract that is subject to penalties up to and including termination of the contract. The State
retains the legal right to inspect the papers of any Cooperator, contractor or subcontractor employee who
works on the contract to ensure that the Cooperator, contractor or subcontractor is complying with the
warranty.
13.Workers’ Compensation: For purposes of workers’ compensation, an employee of a Party to this
Agreement, who works under the jurisdiction or control of, or who works within the jurisdictional boundaries
of another Party pursuant to this Agreement, is deemed to be an employee of both the Party who is the
primary employer and the Party under whose jurisdiction or control or within whose jurisdictional boundaries
they are then working, as provided in A.R.S. §23-1022(D). The primary employer of such employee shall be
solely liable for payment of workers’ compensation benefits for the purpose of this section. Each Party
herein shall comply with the provisions of A.R.S. §23-1022(E) by posting the notice required.
14.Term: This Agreement will continue (10) ten years from the effective date, unless terminated by either party
by (30) thirty days written notice to the other. At the termination of this Agreement, each party shall return
to the other party any equipment belonging to that party.
Town of Fountain Hills
Attn: Fire Dept./Chief
16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, Az. 85268
15.Compliance with Laws: The Parties hereto shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and
ordinances, as may be amended.
In WITNESS WHEREOF the parties by and through their duly qualified acting officials have hereunto set their
hands.
COOPERATOR:
(Print Name)
Signature
Title
_______________________________
Date
STATE FORESTER:
_Thomas A. Torres___________ ____
Print Name
Signature
State Forester___________________
Title
Date
Rachael Goodwin (May 28, 2024 07:34 PDT)
Rachael Goodwin
Rachael Goodwin (May 28, 2024 07:34 PDT)
Rachael Goodwin
Town Manager
05/28/2024
Town Clerk
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
Resource Rate Agreement
1.Ordering Office 4. Agreements
Arizona Dispatch Center
2901 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
623-582-0911
Fax: 623-445-0288
STATE OF ARIZONA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT
FD-23-0223-ASF-SFO
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BLM, ARIZONA STATE
AGN AAA090010
NPS, INTERMOUNTAIN REGION P18PG00141
BIA, WESTERN AND NAVAJO REGIONS A18AC00018 NAVAJO.
A16AC00040, WESTERN
F&W SERVICE, SOUTHWEST REGION 18FF02R03000A002
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE,
SOUTHWEST REGION 18-Fl-110 31600-005
2.Billing Office
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire
Management
1110 W Washington St, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-771-1400
Fax: 602-771-1421
3.District Offices 5. Tax ID: 86-6004791 DUNS No. 809037042
Northern District AZ-A1S
Northeast District AZ-A2S
Southeast District AZ-A3S
Central District AZ-A4S
Northwest District AZ-A5S
State Foresters Office AZ-A7S
Arizona Dispatch Center AZ-ADC
6. Effective Dates
Beginning 04/01/2023
Ending 04/01/2024
7. Item Description 8. Staffing 9. Hourly/Daily Rate 10. Comments
Type 3 Engine 4 – 5 $126.00 - Hourly
Type 6 Engine 3 – 4 $85.00 – Hourly
FEPP Type 3 4 – 5 $74.00 – Hourly
FEPP Type 6 3 – 4 $41.00 – Hourly
Sedans – All $78.00 – Daily
Pickup Compact $80.00 – Daily
Pickup ½ Ton $96.00 – Daily Includes Service Bodies
Pickup ¾ Ton $125.00 - Daily Includes Service Bodies
Pickup 1 Ton $140.00 – Daily Includes Service Bodies
Compact SUV $92.00 – Daily
½ Ton SUV $99.00 – Daily
¾ Ton SUV $119.00 - Daily
7 Passenger Van $82.00 – Daily Minivan
8 Passenger Van $105.00 – Daily Full-size Van
Extended to May 31, 2024 SK IBA
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
Resource Rate Agreement
7. Item Description 8. Staffing 9.Hourly/Daily Rate 10. Comments
12 – 15 Passenger Van $121.00 – Daily
ATV Regular $75.00 – Daily
ATV/UTV Large $100.00 - Daily
Crew Buggy $205.00 – Daily
FEPP Crew Buggy $185.00 – Daily
Medium Duty Truck 1 ½ Ton $129.00 – Daily
Medium Duty Truck 2 Ton $140.00 – Daily
Medium Duty Truck 2 ½ Ton $152.00 - Daily
Chipper Truck $140.00 - Daily
10” Chipper $160.00 - Daily
14” Chipper $175.00 - Daily
15” Chipper $180.00 - Daily
18” Chipper $385.00 - Daily
Type 2 DOC Crew – Includes Officers 18-22 $7,000 - Daily
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Incident Duration
•When available and called upon for an interagency assignment, the home unit agency agrees to a commitment
up to 14 days, excluding travel. Extensions beyond the 14-day assignment can be granted only with home unit
agency approval as well as incident agency approval. Any action by personnel or their department to rotate
manpower or equipment before the end of this time period without proper approval from the incident will be at
the home unit's expense. Rotation must be coordinated with the home unit and the appropriate dispatch
centers.
Personnel
•Personnel Time for resources will be documented on a Crew Time Report (SF-261) and recorded on an
Emergency Firefighter Time Report (OF-288) by the incident.
•Personnel are covered by agency provided workers compensation.
•Personnel should be able to provide a copy of their current incident qualifications card on all interagency
incidents.
•State personnel are entitled to hazard pay for fighting fire on an uncontrolled fire only.
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
Resource Rate Agreement
Equipment
•All equipment hourly rates and daily rates do not include personnel rates.
•Daily rates-payment will be made on the basis of calendar days. For fractional days at the beginning and
end of time under hire payment should be 50% of the daily rate for periods of less than 8 hours, and full
day rate for periods of more than 8 hours.
•Equipment use should be documented on an Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket (OF-297) and recorded on an
Emergency Equipment Use Invoice (OF-286) by incident personnel. Payment will be for work and travel hours.
DFFM equipment remains in paid status during meal breaks.
•Equipment and staffing will meet or exceed NWCG Standards and 310-1. Operating supplies are to be provided by
the home unit.
•Home unit will not be reimbursed if the equipment leaves the incident without being released by the incident.
The home unit shall bear all costs of returning equipment and operator(s) to the point of hire.
Claims
•Claims for damages and loss, which occur at the incident, should be documented with the incident at the time
they occur, or prior to demob. All equipment damaged in the firefighting effort is the responsibility of the
ordering agency.
Payment Package Information
●Arizona State is the paying unit regardless of the jurisdiction of the fire. Due to State of Arizona policy,
resources must be given original scans of original financial documents to include at a minimum OF-288s and
OF-286s, Shift Tickets and CTRs are optional inclusions.
Shannon Kelly 04/01/23
Name Date
Incident Business Officer
Signature Title
Aaron Arnson (May 22, 2024 08:06 PDT)
Aaron Arnson