Summary

Description

This is the Reciprocal Fire Protection Agreement between the Crane Rangeland Fire Protection Association and the Burns Interagency Fire Zone. The objectives of the agreement are: to enhance the coordination and cooperation between the parties named in this agreement; to enhance and maximize the safety of all personnel and equipment involved in fire suppression and prescribed burning efforts; and to reduce the initial attack time and suppression costs by using the closest forces concept. Definitions, procedures, command structure, communications, liability, appropriation limitations, and cost sharing are all outlined in this agreement.