Supply Unit Leader Break-Out Session Issues

1.Incident Replacement for Non-Standard Specialized Equipment or Chainsaws  Requestor must have signed approval from their immediate supervisor.  Requestor must then go to COMP to fill out proper forms.  Requestor must get OPS signed approval.  Requestor must get FINC signed approval.  Requestor must leave original item with SUPL when receiving new item.  These procedures are documented in full in the Interagency Fire Business Management Handbook.

2. Shipping and Storage of Hazardous Materials  SPUL and RCMD must have CFR49 certification. (recertify every 2 years)  Interactive online training is available from the DOT website  Great guide in the National Catalog

3. Incident Replacement for Contractor Hose  Require contractors to have standard NFES hose.  Replace only with the same type hose, if not standard NFES.

4. Pumps - Proper Maintenance & Training  Standardize all equipment to run on the same fuel mix.  Require standardized training on operation and maintenance for people running equipment.  Bi-Lingual signage on equipment with last service, fuel mix, and cache location.  Reduce HazMat, maintenance, and oil consumption while increasing reliability and efficiency by changing to 4 stroke pumps.

5. Standardization of Check-Out System  Bar Coding system for all national cache locations.  Incident check-out forms to be posted on website for easy access.  Send any check out forms that are in use to for posting to the website.  Bring suggestions, or send to the I-Suite Workgroup for creating a standard form(s) for next

6.Shortage of RCMD and ORMD  Recruit people for RCMD’s and ORMD’s, federal, state, local and private sector.  Take time on an incident to help your RCMD or ORMD recruit succeed.  Make the GAC aware of the priority need to get trainee’s out on incidents.

7. Long Term Use of Pumps and Sprinkler Kits  Purchase more pumps for the National Cache system  Sign-up a local pumps on an EERA  Solicit pump usage from local vendors or Fire Departments.  More pre-planning & prioritizing of pump usage with OPS  More mechanics for a faster turn around time.  Make sure the IC & LOGS knows pumps are a critical need, to ensure possible resource trading with other incidents.

8. Bi-Lingual Signage at Incidents  Request that cache create Bi-Lingual warning and caution signs to be included in the signage kits.  Request that cache create Bi-Lingual potable and non-potable water signs to be included in the signage kits.

9. Computer for Supply (ISIS)  Make CTSP aware of the rugged or remote areas associated with the supply locations.  Possibility of a PDA or PDR issued to supply.