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Northwest Incident Support Cache

We are the Region 6 Caches One Type I National Cache - Northwest Support Cache Redmond, OR (NWK)Two Type II National CachesLa Grande, OR (LGK)Wenatchee, WA (WFK)Shared inventory among 15 National CachesProvide all incident support for NFES items/supplies as well as supporting other national and district cachesRefurbishment and reissue of up to 90% of supplies used in incident support

In 2018 we…All National Caches

$242,075,345.06 Issued$207,082,001.53 Returned w/ Loss/Use of 14%Region 6 had 284 incidents receive ongoing or replacement supplies from the cache system$41,686,506.26 Issued to the field16 Regular employees, 42 fire assignments hosted, and 78 AD employees550+ National Guard were outfitted through NWKTotal miles traveled 319,003. First Type 2 fire was Boxcar 0410 RN on 06/21/2018. Final refurbishment of 2018 fire support…

04/15/2019.

NATIONAL FIRE EQUIPMENT CATALOG

Unit of IssueEvery item in the catalog is assigned a national standard for Unit of Issue (U/I)This U/I must be used when placing orders with the cacheStandard PackRefers to the number of (U/I) contained in a packagei.e. NFES 000146 (Pulaski’s) are issues by the ea. with a standard pack of 10 Available online only at https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/449-1

ORDERING SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

RadiosOrdered through the GACCNWK normally has two kits pre-positionedAll other Radio Equipment Any 4000 Series NFES needs to ordered through the GACC and sent up to GBK for fulfilment. Delivery may or may not be from the supporting cache.Regional Mob Guides provide instruction on procedures to return radio equipment and should be followed.Satellite Kits (NFES 8700)Order from and return directly to the cacheOther (i.e. Smoke Monitors)Must be ordered from stocking cache i.e. directly to RMK

Ordering

Initial AttackEarly notificationRealistic delivery timesEstablished Incidents (Type 1,2,3)Direct to cache ordering opportunitiesWhen communications are available and consistentWith qualified personnel in positionAt the Cache’s discretion Utilizing Cache Order Form 2019Established POC’s Established ordering timesEstablished delivery points and times

Impact of Multiple (daily) Orders on the Cache System

Can cause delays in delivery

Added strain on drivers, fleet, warehouse personnel

Greater chance of errors and accidents

Impact of Multiple POC

Confusion in delivery times, locations

Breakdown of communication

ROSS-ICBS INTERFACE

ROSS Order InformationDelivery Locations, POC, Contact Numbers, Requested Date and Time If this information does not match in ROSS the order splits into multiple orders when transferred from ROSS to ICBS. This results in multiple orders going to the warehouse floor to be pulled increasing the chances for errors and causing an extra workload on the cache.Entering information into special instructions in ROSS creates a hyperlink in ICBSProvide any maps to delivery locations if available.State FiresNeed to have valid FS account code loaded and made default (ROSS) True (ICBS)Must have “FS Assist” toggled in Firecode

Send order pdf to the cache for review prior to sending through ROSS

Orders can be reviewed by management during non-operational hours

Opens lines of communication

Allows for preplanning

Improves accuracy

INCIDENT TO CACHE ORDER FORM

Type 1, Type 2, Team Pre-Orders Quick ReferenceEasily SearchableIncludes Field Terminology and NomenclatureShortens the communication lineAids in mission planningUseful Tips Unit of IssueStandard Pack Additional items that may need to be ordered i.e. Coffee Kits do not include propane tanksNumerical or Alphabeticalhttps://www.fs.fed.us/r6/fire/incident-business/30-property-management/

UTF and Subs

UTF for ongoing incidentsHigh demand may deplete the National Cache SystemTypically if resources are available nationally but depleted locally restock can occur in 24-48 hoursPrioritization of incident support may occur for high demand/limited quantity supplies and be based on national and regional priorities established by NICC and the GACC’sUTF Incident Replacement Trackable Property is the accountable property owned by the cacheLimited quantities or long lead times (i.e. tanks, tool kits, coffee kits)Not all items are stocked at the cache. Local purchase may be the best option.SubstitutionsWill be at the cache discretion in conjunction with discussions with incident personnel.

New NFES items

Can be purchased through DLA. Transition to new versions of items will require 100% depletion of existing stock before issuance of new materials.

Medical Kits Update2018 stock

500 Person Kit (001835) DISCONTINUED

Medical Kits Update2019 stock

Medical Support Kit (001760) ImprovedAl a Carte Ordering of 500 person kit subkits:1727 Trauma Bag, 1728 O2 Kit, 0650 SKED Kit

High Pressure Pump Kit (NFES 000870)

This kit will be issued separately as equipment and accessory kitNFES 0148, Pump, High Pressure, MK3 NFES 3870, Kit – Pump, Accessory

Volume Pump Kit (NFES 006041)

This kit will be issued separately as equipment and accessory kitNFES 1222, Pump, Volume, 3” NFES 1060, Kit – Accessory, Volume

NFES 001149 Backpack Pump

To be replaced with NFES 000909 once stock has been depleted, likely full transition fire season 2020 NFES 1149 Backpack Pump NFES 0909 Backpack Pump

Transportation/Storage Delivery and Trailer Storage

Normally trailers are expected to be offloaded and then return to the CacheIf requested they can be left overnight or for extended period of timeIf trailer are left rental cost to the incident will incur at approximately $55/dayBack-HaulDe-MobilizationRecommend ordering a De-mob Specialist (CDSP) Ordered through cache managementAre employees of the cache working remotelyMay go to more that one incident while outEnsure compliance with all DOT/ HAZMAT regulationsCoordinate transportation and prioritization of return supply back to the cache

NWK SMALL ENGINE SHOP2,013 pieces of mechanized equipment serviced

NISC EquipmentShould be returned to the Cache as soon as feasibly possible District EquipmentS#’s should be acquired from DispatchResource Orders with valid S# and charge codes should accompany any District Equipment Repair Request FormsPlease contact Northwest Cache for order form

CACHE COMMUNICATION

PHONE NUMBERSMain office line: 541-504-7234Cache Manager: 541-504-7230 -Cell: 541-419-6096Assistant Cache Manager: 541-504-7235 -Cell: 541-480-9170Pump Shop: 541-504-7239E-MAIL (PREFERED METHOD) NorthwestFireCache@gmail.comCC: CACHE MANAGER and ASSISTANTHECTOR.BASSO@USDA.GOV

TENAYA.STANTON@USDA.GOV

FAX: 541-504-7240

CONCLUSION

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