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Name of Primary Staff Molly DuVall Contact Information 239-252-2960
Contact/ Department molly.duvall@
colliercountyfl.gov
Agenda Date Item was September 13,2022 Agenda Item Number 16.D.10
Approved by the BCC
Type of Document Central/South Florida Prescribed Fire Working Number of Original 1
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Ann P. Jennejohn
From: Ann P.Jennejohn
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 10:54 AM
To: DuVallMolly
Subject: Central/South Florida Prescribed Fire Working Group
Attachments: Central_South Florida Prescribed Fire Working Group.pdf
Hello again Molly
Please see the attached for further processing.
After obtaining necessary signature(s),
please return a fully executed copy to this office,
for the records of the Hoard of County Commissioners.
Thank you again,
Ann Jennejohn
13MR Senior Deputy Clerk 11
k Clerk to the Value Adjustment Board
Office: 23 g-252-8406
Fax: 23g-252-8408 (if applicable)
Ann.Jennejohn@CollierClerk.com
' ,4 ,F`' Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
"` & Comptroller of Collier County
32q Tamiavni Trail, Suite #4O1
Naples, FL 34112-5324
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OFFICE OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Office of Board of County Commissioners of Collier County
FROM: Molly DuVall, Conservation Collier Program
DATE: September 20, 2022
RE: Chairman's Signature for South/Central Fire Working Group
Agreement
Attached is a copy of the South/Central Fire Working Group Agreement with
FWC which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on September
13, 2022 Agenda Item 16.D.10. Please sign or stamp as to approval of this Fire
Working Group Agreement and email a copy of the signed document to
Molly.DuVall@CollierCountyFL.gov.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, please
contact me at (239) 252-2960.
Attachment: 2022 South/Central Fire Working Group Agreement
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
For The
CENTRAL/SOUTH FLORIDA
PRESCRIBED FIRE WORKING GROUP
(C/SFL-PFWG)
Participating Agencies/Organizations
Archbold Biological Station
Bok Tower Gardens
Broward County Parks and Recreation
Conservation Foundation
Collier County
Flagler County
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Florida Forest Service
Hillsborough County
Manatee County
Martin County
Naples Botanical Garden
National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center
National Park Service
Oakland Nature Preserve
Palm Beach County
Ridge/Highlands Audubon
Sandpine Alliance International
Sarasota County
Seminole County
Seminole Tribe
South Florida Water Management District
The Nature Conservancy
US Air Force—Avon Park Air Force Range
USDA—Natural Resources Conservation Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
University of Central Florida
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Contents
I. Introduction. 2
II. Purpose of This Cooperative 2
III. Objectives 3
IV. Goals 4
V. Statement of Mutual Benefit and Interest 5
VI. Liability 6
VII. Prescribed Burning Operations and Responsibilities 7
A. Common Responsibilities (1 through 3) 7
B. Responsibility of Requesting Party (4 through 8) 8
C. Responsibility of Assisting Party (9 through 10) 9
VIII. Publicity & Media Relations 10
IX. Miscellaneous 10
Appendix A: Participating Agency/Organization Contact and Addresses 13
Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements 15
Agency Signature Pages 26
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I. Introduction
In the ecosystem of the southeastern United States, fire has always been present.
Explosive fuels and unlimited ignition sources from every thunderstorm which passed
overhead, allowed the creation of many natural wildfires. With few exceptions, plant and
animal communities have co-evolved with the presence of routine and wide-ranging fires.
Only in recent history has fire been turned into a tool, first by the Native Americans, then
by the European settlers and most recently, by the environmental managers of today's
era. Because of the familiarity with fire, many of our native plant and animal species are
dependent upon ecosystems that rely upon frequent to infrequent burning. Their health
and stability are dependent upon very specific fire regimes. From the two to three year
burning rotation of a longleaf pine-wire grass savanna to the burn cycles of depression
marshes and sand-hill scrub which measure in decades, most ecosystems in Florida
require fire-based maintenance.
As responsible environmental managers, it is our mission to keep fire as a defining
presence in our remaining natural areas. Fire can be used as a method of ecosystem
maintenance which can restore the beauty of native flora and fauna in areas that have
been transformed by human disturbance and lack of fire. In some instances, public
entities and other conservation land managers use prescribed fire for the preservation of
an endangered species, or the very habitat they depend upon. Prescribed fire can also
serve a variety of other functions such as hazardous fuel removal and watershed
management. It can even have aesthetic benefits.
II. Purpose of this Cooperative
The Central-South Florida Prescribed Fire Working Group (C/SFL-PFWG) is established
as a cooperative effort among public and private agencies and organizations with the
intention to accomplish prescribed fire objectives on public and private lands, improve
fire training and education opportunities, and promote public understanding and the
acceptance of prescribed fire in the Central-South Florida area. In many instances a
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prescribed burning program will be limited by personnel, equipment or local weather.
This cooperative effort will unite skills, tools and abilities so the combined burning
accomplished by the C/SFL-PFWG will exceed what the respective agencies and entities
could accomplish independently. Prescribed burning operations conducted by the
C/SFL-PFWG will also enhance burning skills of participating group members and
promote public understanding and acceptance of this important natural resource
management tool.
Although restoring the natural fire regime to lands administered by the cooperating
members is the primary focus of the C/SFL-PFWG, we also recognize that there are
many other areas of land management expertise that could potentially be shared between
Parties including the following:
• Ground cover restoration
• Hydrologic restoration
• Invasive exotic species control
• Rare species management
• Ecological monitoring
III. Objectives
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the Archbold Biological Station
(ABS), Bok Tower Gardens (BTG), Broward County Parks and Recreation (BCPR),
Collier County (CC), Conservation Foundation (CF), Flagler County (FC), Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FFWCC), Florida Forestry Service (FFS), Hillsborough County (HC),
Manatee County (MNC), Martin County (MAC), Naples Botanical Garden, National
Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center (NIPFTC), National Park Service (NPS),
Oakland Nature Preserve (ONP), Palm Beach County (PBC), Ridge/Highlands Audubon
(RHA), Sandpine Alliance International (SAI), Sarasota County (SC) Seminole Tribe
(ST), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), The Nature Conservancy
(TNC), USAF/APAFR (APAFR), US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), USDA/Natural
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Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), University of Central Florida(UCF) and any
additional Parties executing this MOU, addresses reciprocal fire use, as well as mutual
assistance for other land management activities, information sharing, and publicizing our
mutual management successes in meeting both individual and common goals related to
this MOU.
This MOU establishes the Central-South Florida Prescribed Fire Working Group (C/SFL-
PFWG), the Parties to which will provide staffing and equipment to conduct prescribed
fires on lands administered by the Parties, cooperate with fire training and education
opportunities, and will promote public understanding and acceptance of prescribed fire in
the north central Florida region. In many instances a prescribed burning program is
limited by its personnel, equipment, or local weather. The intent of this cooperative
effort is to unite skills, tools, and abilities so the combined burning accomplished by the
C/SFL-PFWG will exceed the burning that could be accomplished by the respective
agencies and entities on their own. This MOU also provides for the sharing of
information concerning land management and ecosystem restoration techniques.
IV. Goals
(1) Protect, restore and manage lands that will sustain the high biodiversity of the region.
(2) Increase the fire management capacity of all Parties to this MOU.
To achieve these goals within the Central-South Florida Region, the Parties will, subject
to each Party's legal authority, regulations, policies, programmatic priorities and
availability of funding:
• Freely share land management expertise and resources as practicable and as allowed
by the administering agency's or the landowners' policies.
• Enhance communication and coordination among participants and other interested
Parties to identify opportunities for collaborative fire events, to facilitate operational
success during emergency incidents such as wildfire and tropical weather.
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• Seek federal, state, regional, local and private funding to support prescribed fire
activities and training.
• Promote the education of interested private individuals and corporate landowners on
fire management activities.
• Work to achieve landscape-level conservation through increased sharing of
ecosystem management goals across agency boundaries.
• Provide opportunities for both prescribed fire and wildfire training for all participants
in the form of standardized National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) training
and on-the-ground mentoring.
V. Statement of Mutual Benefit and Interest
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service desires to work with others to conserve protect and
enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the
American people. The Service desires to fulfill this mission by working in cooperation
agencies, individuals, non-profit organizations and other entities to support prescribed
fire activities.
Bok Tower Gardens desires to work with the Parties to manage and restore imperiled
ecosystems by cooperating and collaborating in joint prescribed fire activities.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection desires to sustain biodiversity,
protect water resources, link protected natural areas, and provide passive outdoor
recreation opportunities to a growing population of residents and tourists.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission desires to create a sustainable
and healthy future for Florida's fish, wildlife, and their habitats and to provide
recreational opportunities that foster stewardship of natural resources. FFWCC will
contribute to a landscape-level approach by integrating its habitat management into the
landscape matrix, leveraging partnerships and collaborating with other scientific
disciplines.
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The Nature Conservancy desires to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities
that represent global diversity of life by protecting the lands and waters they need to
survive. The Nature Conservancy will work with the Parties to preserve and manage
high priority conservation areas and functioning natural systems across the ecoregion by
cooperating in joint prescribed fires and joint fire training sessions.
The National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center desires to participate with
hosting agencies and organizations to train prescribed fire specialists, and conduct
prescribed fire operations in accordance with prescribed fire plans that address a wide-
range of land management objectives set forth in Land Management Plans.
The National Park Service desires to collaborate with governmental and non-
governmental organizations to maintain natural processes, natural fire regimes, reduce
hazard fuels, and preserve endangered species and habitat. The National Park Service
intends to meet this objective by working with cooperators in the planning and
implementation of prescribed fires.
Sandpine Alliance International desires to protect and restore natural lands through the
proper use of prescribed fire and other beneficial methods. Sandpine Alliance
International will work with parties involved to help with ecological restoration,joint
prescribed fire and joint training operations
VI. Liability
Each Party agrees that it will be liable for personal injury and property damage for which
it is found legally responsible.
No Party just by entering into this agreement assumes new or increases existing liability
at law or in equity of any kind or nature. This MOU shall not be construed as conferring
any rights on any Party against another Party, or on any third person.
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Regarding governmental entities, nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver of
sovereign immunity, the limits of liability, or provisions of§768.28, Florida Statutes or
the Federal Tort Claims Act.
VII. Prescribed Burning Operations and Responsibilities
A. Common Responsibilities (1 through 3).
1. All prescribed burns performed pursuant to this MOU will be conducted in
complete compliance with all laws regulating the use of prescribed fire;
specifically but not exclusively section 590.125(3), F.S. Rule 5I-2.006
F.A.C. and, when applicable, the specific policies of a Party regarding
prescribed burning. Specific prescribed burning policies of the Parties are
listed in Appendix B. (Specific Agency/Organization Requirements)
2. Each Party to the MOU is responsible for providing its own Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) for its participating employees.
Required PPE minimums (meets NFPA standards):
• Nomex clothing
• Hardhat
• Leather gloves
• Leather boots
• Eye protection
• Fire shelter
• Hand held radio
These minimums are for the general MOU only. More stringent
requirements may apply on prescribed burns at sites administered by
certain Parties to this MOU. See Appendix B (Specific
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Agency/Organization Requirements) for additional PPE needed for burns
conducted on such sites.
3. Minimum Training Requirements for Parties:
-National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Courses:
• S-130: Basic Wildland Fire Suppression
• S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
• I-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management
System
• L-180: Human Factors on the Fireline
Or:
Florida Interagency Basic Prescribed Fire Training Course
Burn Boss must be state of Florida certified burner who has participated in
at least 10 prescribed burns.
Specific training requirements may be needed to participate on prescribed
burns at sites administered by certain Parties to this MOU. See Appendix
B (Specific Agency/Organization Requirements) for training required for
burns conducted at such sites.
Parties to this MOU are encouraged to involve trainees in prescribed
burning operations. In all cases, however, trainees will be identified as
such and will work under the direct supervision of qualified personnel.
B. Responsibility of Requesting Party (4 through 8)
4. The Requesting Party will assume all responsibilities for prescribed burns
conducted on property it administers including:
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• Preparing burn prescriptions
• Preparing smoke screening plans and smoke mitigation
• Preparing site for burning and managing the burn
• Obtaining Prescribed Burn Permits or Authorizations
5. Prior to the burn, the Requesting Party must supply the following to other
Parties providing assistance with the burn:
• Burn operations plan and site map(s). Burn prescription will be
provided if requested.
• Safety and operational briefings.
• Radio access for each person as deemed appropriate by the Burn
Boss
6. The Requesting Party will make every effort to have its own Certified
Burn Boss in charge of the burn.
7. Any rented or contracted private sector resources (equipment or
personnel) will be paid for by the Party ordering those resources.
8. Suppression costs for escaped prescribed burns conducted under this
MOU will be paid by the Requesting Party subject to the liability
provisions of section VI. Suppression costs will be paid to the Florida
Forest Service (FFS) at established public rates that can be obtained by
contacting the local FFS office.
C. Responsibility of Assisting Party (9 and 10)
9. The goal of this MOU is that all Parties to the MOU will attempt to
participate in at least two interagency prescribed burns per year if
requested. Participation is defined as providing available personnel and
equipment to burn operations.
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10. Parties providing assistance agree to work under the direction of the
Requesting Party or its designee(s) and will perform their duties in a safe
and efficient manner.
VIII. Publicity & Media Relations
Public relations and media contacts concerning any C/SFL-PFWG burning operations
will be managed by the Requesting Party but any use of another Party's name shall
require prior approval from that Party. For one Party to use another Party's name, logo or
insignia on any published media, such as Web pages, printed publications or audiovisual
productions, written permission must be granted from the other Party. During media
events, every effort will be made to promote the cooperative, inter-agency nature of any
burn being conducted by Parties to the C/SFL-PFWG.
IX. Miscellaneous
1. Nothing in this MOU shall obligate any Party to commit or transfer any funds.
Specific work projects or activities that involve the transfer of funds or property
among the Parties will require execution of separate agreements and be independently
authorized by appropriate statutory authority and legislative appropriation. This MOU
does not provide such authority. Each Party operates under its own laws, regulations,
and policies, subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Nothing in this MOU is
intended to alter, limit, or expand the agencies' statutory and regulatory authority.
2. This MOU takes effect upon the signature of any participating Party and shall remain
in effect for perpetuity or until all participating Parties withdraw signatures.
Modifications within the scope of this MOU must be made by mutual consent of the
Parties by the issuance of a written modification signed and dated by all properly
authorized signatories. Requests for modification should be made in writing at least
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30 days prior to implementation of the requested change. Any Party to this MOU
may terminate or withdraw participation at any time before the date of expiration by
providing written notice to all other Parties to this MOU at the addresses set forth in
Appendix A or any other address provided in writing by a Party to the other Parties.
3. Any information furnished to any government agency under this MOU is subject to
the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.552) and the public records laws of the
State of Florida. This MOU in no way restricts any of the Parties from participating
in similar activities with other public or private agencies, organizations, and
individuals. This MOU is not intended to, and does not create, any right, benefit, or
trust responsibility, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or equity, by a Party
against any other Party, including the United States, its agencies, its officers, or any
person.
4. Any communications affecting the operations addressed in this MOU given by any of
the Parties is sufficient only if in writing and delivered in person, mailed postage pre-
paid or transmitted electronically by e-mail or facsimile to the Program Manager
listed for that agency, at the address specified in Appendix A of this MOU.
Notices are effective when delivered in accordance with this provision, or on the
effective date of the notice (if specified therein), whichever is later.
5. Pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 22, no United States member of, or United States delegate to,
Congress shall be admitted to any share or part of this MOU, or benefits that may
arise therefrom, either directly or indirectly.
6. The terms and conditions contained in the MOU will be reviewed annually by
participating parties in order to consider possible changes to the MOU. Amendments
to the MOU must be in writing and signed by all of the Parties hereto.
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7. Prescribed burning assistance conducted under this MOU will not be reimbursable to
any Party participating on the C/SFL-PFWG. Each Party will absorb the costs
incurred by it in performing tasks associated with this MOU. Nothing contained
herein shall be construed to limit any Party's ability to apply for or receive any
federal or state grants for work performed pursuant to this MOU.
8. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES. By signature below, the Party certifies that
the individuals listed in this document as representatives of the Party are authorized to
act in their respective areas for matters related to this MOU.
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Appendix A: Participating Agency/Organization Contacts and Addresses
The Nature Conservancy
David Printiss
Florida Fire Manager
PO Box 941923
Maitland, FL 32794
407-682-3664
Sandpine Alliance International
David Hogrefe
President
678 S Rhoder PT
Lecanto Fl 34461
352-220-5000
Flagler County Land Management
Michael Orlando
1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg#2
Bunnell, FL 3211
386-313-4001
Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program
Kristine Isnardi, Chair
Brevard County Board of County Commissioners
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Parkway
Viera, FL 32940
National Park Service
Richard Sinkovitz
Atlantic Zone Fire Management Officer
101 Wheeler St
St Mary's, GA 31558
912-464-9453
University of Central Florida
Ray Jarrett
Manager, Urban Forestry and Natural Resources
3528 N. Perseus Loop, Orlando, FL 32816
386-295-0481
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Naples Botanical Garden
Chad Washburn
Vice President of Conservation
4820 Bayshore Dr
Naples, FL 34112
239-325-1919
Broward County Parks and Recreation
Linda Briggs Thompson
Environmental Program Manager
950 NW 39th St
Oakland Park, FL 33309
954-357-8120
Ibriggs@broward.org
Seminole County
Allegra Buyer
Natural Resources Program Coordinator
3485 N County Rd 426
Geneva, FL 32732
407-665-2214
abuver@seminolecountyfl.gov
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Josh Agee
Regional Biologist
3900 Drane Field Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
863-648-3825
Contact email address
Collier County
Summer Araque
Conservation Collier Program Coordinator
3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Naples, FL 34106
239-252-2979
Summer.Araque@CollierCountyFL.gov
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Use this template to add your Agency/Organization Requirements on the following pages if a page
does not already exist for your organization.
Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name:
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name:
Position Title:
Address:
Phone:
Additional PPE requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Training requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements, or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: The Nature Conservancy Siorcd
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: David Printiss
Position Title: Florida Fire Manager
Address: 151 N Maitland Ave, Ste 941923
Maitland, FL 32751
Phone: 850-643-6332
Additional PPE requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Standard PPE required for all resources
Training requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
S-130 (Basic Firefighter Training), S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior), 1-100 (Introduction to
the Incident Command System), IS-700 (An Introduction to the National Incident Management System),
L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service), RT-130 (Annual Fireline Safety Refresher) and a
current Pack Test (moderate or arduous level) so that the FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2) level is maintained.
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
No TNC vehicles will be loaned unless operated by a TNC employee.
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements, or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: _Sandpine Alliance International 4iRnncl
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: David Hogrefe
Position Title: President
Address: 6780 S Rhoder PT Lecanto Fl 34461
Phone:352-220-5000
Additional PPE requirements (for parties helping your agency/organization).
Standard PPE as laid out in the MOU are required for all resources.
Training requirements (for parties helping your agency/organization).
S-130, S-190, I-100, IS-700, L-180, RT-130 and a current Pack Test (moderate or arduous level)
Exceptions may be made for new parties interested in learning about prescribed fire under certain
circumstances.
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
No Sandpine Alliance equipment will be loaned unless operated by a Sandpine Alliance Operator.
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements, or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: Flagler County Land Management sinned
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: Michael Orlando
Position Title: Land Management/Prescribed Burn Manager
Address: 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg#2 Bunnell, Fl 32110
Phone: 386-225-1338
Additional PPE requirements (for parties helping your agency/organization).
Standard PPE as described in part VII of the NCF-RxFWG MOU
Training requirements (for parties helping your agency/organization).
S-130 (Basic Firefighter Training), S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior), I-100 (Introduction to
the Incident Command System), L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service), RT-130 (Annual
Fireline Safety Refresher) and a current Pack Test(moderate or arduous level).
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
No Flagler County Land Management vehicles will be loaned unless operated by a Flagler County Land
Management employee
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements,or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
None
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: Kristine Isnardi
Position Title: Chair
Address: Brevard County Board of Commissioners
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Parkway
Viera, FL 32940
Phone:
Additional PPE requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Training requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements, or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: Sasha Ernst
Position Title: Division Fire Coordinator
Address: Division of Recreation and Parks
3900 Commonwealth Blvd, M.S. 530
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
Phone: 850-245-3104
Additional PPE requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Requirements outlined in Section 7.A.2 are acceptable; additional requirements may be added on a case-
by-case basis at the burn boss or site manager's discretion in accordance with FDEP standards.
Training requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Requirements outlined in Section 7.A.3 are acceptable for crew; additional requirements for crew boss or
burn boss may be added on a case-by-case basis at the burn boss or site manager's discretion in
accordance with FDEP standards.
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
No DEP vehicles will be loaned unless operated by a DEP employee
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements,or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
None
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name; Robert Trincado
Position Title: Center Director,
Address: 3250 Capital Circle SW,
Tallahassee, FL 32310
Phone: 850-523-8633 Cell Phone: 850-228-0320
Additional PPE requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Standard PPE required for all resources as indicated in the"Redbook" (Interagency Standards for Fire and
Fire Aviation Operations(NFES 2424). PPE and handheld radios to be issued for personnel in
accordance with guidance on PPE and supervisory span of control.
Training requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Crew members will need S-130 (Basic Firefighter Training), S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire
Behavior), 1-100 (Introduction to the Incident Command System), L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland
Fire Service), RT-130 (Annual Fireline Safety Refresher)and a current Pack Test(moderate or arduous
level) so that the FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2) or RXCM (Prescribed Fire Crew Member) level is
maintained. Participants will need to have a current Incident Qualifications ("Red") Card or be able to
provide other equivalent documentation of currency. There are also additional requirements for Burn
Boss or Single Resource Boss positions as dictated by NWCG standards (PMS 310-1).
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
When a NIPFTC team member is requested to serve as a Burn Boss Trainee for a cooperating
organization, a written Prescribed Burn Plan is required, and must meet the content requirements of the
Federal Interagency Prescribed Fire Planning& Implementation Procedures Reference Guide(2017),
Federal equipment will not be loaned out without a current, fully qualified and carded federal employee
as operator responsible for said equipment.
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements, or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
NIPFTC teams will have a designated Chief of Party. In the event that the Chief of Party determines that
the prescribed burn project cannot be safely implemented_, or has serious concerns about the advisability
of burning, and is unable to reach agreement to rectify the situation,he or she reserves the right to decline
participation. Federal personnel engaged in fire operations must be supervised by NWCG qualified
individuals or by individuals authorized to perform such duties by an organization that is signatory to the
NWCG.
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Agency/Organization Name: National Park Service
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: Richard Sinkovitz
Position Title: Atlantic Zone Fire Management Officer
Address: 101 Wheeler St, St. Mary's, GA 31558
Phone: 912-464-9453
Additional PPE requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Standard PPE required for all resources as indicated in the "Redbook" (Interagency Standards for Fire and
Fire Aviation Operations (NFES 2724) and NPS Reference Manual 18 (RM-18).
Training requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Crew members will need S-130 (Basic Firefighter Training), S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire
Behavior), 1-100 (Introduction to the Incident Command System), IS-700 NIMS: An Introduction, L-180
(Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service), RT-130 (Annual Fireline Safety Refresher) and a current
Pack Test (moderate or arduous level) so that the FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2). Participants will need to
have a current Incident Qualifications ("Red") Card or be able to provide other equivalent documentation
of currency. Anyone performing a function within the operational organization of a NPS prescribed fire
must meet the NWCG standards (PMS 310-1) of that function.
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
When a NPS employee is requested to serve as a Burn Boss for a cooperating organization, a written
Prescribed Burn Plan is required, and must meet the content requirements of the Federal Interagency
Prescribed Fire Planning& Implementation Procedures Reference Guide (2017 PMS 484),
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements, or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
All prescribed fires implemented on NPS lands will adhere to the most current policy standards of:
• Interagency Standards for Fire Aviation Operations (NFES 2724)
• NPS Reference Manual 18
• Federal Interagency Prescribed Fire Planning & Implementation Procedures (PMS 484)
• National Incident Management System: Wildland Fire Qualification System (PMS 310-1)
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: US Fish & Wildlife Service/North Fla National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: Thomas Ledbetter
Position Title:
Address:
Phone:
Additional PPE requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Standard PPE required for all resources as indicated in the "Redbook" (Interagency Standards for Fire and
Fire Aviation Operations (NFES 2424). PPE and handheld radios to be issued for personnel in
accordance with guidance on PPE and supervisory span of control.
Training requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Crew members will need S-130 (Basic Firefighter Training), S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire
Behavior), 1-100 (Introduction to the Incident Command System), L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland
Fire Service), RT-130 (Annual Fireline Safety Refresher) and a current Pack Test (arduous level) so that
the FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2) level is maintained at minimum. Participants will need to have a current
Incident Qualifications ("Red") Card or be able to provide other equivalent documentation of currency.
There are also additional requirements for Burn Boss or Single Resource Boss positions as dictated by
NWCG standards (PMS 310-1). Prescribed fires conducted on USFWS land will require a federal
employee as burn boss.
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
Federal equipment will not be loaned out without a current, fully qualified and carded federal employee
as operator responsible for said equipment.
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements, or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
All prescribed fire management activities on DOI/USFWS lands will be conducted in full accordance
with the policies of the Federal Interagency Prescribed Fire Planning & Implementation Procedures
Reference Guide (2017), along with the most current version of the US Fish & Wildlife Service Fire
Management Handbook.
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: University of Central Florida ;�Ft},,,1
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: Ray Jarrett
Position Title: Manager, Urban Forestry and Natural Resources
Address: 3528 N. Perseus Loop, Orlando, FL 32816
Phone: 386-295-0481
Additional PPE requirements (for parties helping your agency/organization).
Standard PPE required for all resources as indicated in the UCF Wildfire Management Plan that follows
Interagency Standards for Fire and Aviation Operations (NFES 2424), PPE and handheld radios must be
supplied by home unit's agency.
Training requirements (for parties helping your agency/organization).
Crew members will need S-130 (Basic Firefighter Training), S-I90 (Introduction to Wildland Fire
Behavior), I-100 (Introduction to the incident Command System), L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland
Fire Service), RT-130 (Annual Fireline Safety Refresher) and a current Pack Test (Moderate/Arduous
Level) so that the FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2) level is maintained at minimum for federal interagency
cooperation.
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
No UCF vehicles will be loaned unless operated by a UCF employee.
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements, or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: Naples Botanical Garden
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: Eric Foht
Position Title: Natural Resources Director
Address: 4820 Bayshore Dr
Naples, FL 34112
Phone: 239-919-7386
Additional PPE requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Standard PPE required for all resources
Training requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Crew members will need S-130 (Basic Firefighter Training), S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire
Behavior), L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service), RT-130 (Annual Fireline Safety
Refresher), and a current Pack Test (moderate or arduous level) so that the FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2)
level is maintained.
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements, or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: Broward County Parks and Recreation
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: Linda Briggs Thompson
Position Title: Environmental Program Manager
Address: 950 NW 38th St
Oakland Park, FL 33309
Phone: 954-357-8120
Additional PPE requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Training requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements, or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: Seminole County
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: Allegra Buyer
Position Title: Natural Resources Program Coordinator
Address: 3485 N County Rd 426
Geneva, FL 32732
Phone: 407-665-2214
Additional PPE requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Standards in Section 7.A.2. are sufficient
Training requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Standards in Section 7.A.3. are sufficient
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
No Seminole County equipment will be loaned unless operated by a Seminole County operator
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements, or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
Certified Copy - Grant IV1aloy.•,> Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Clerk of the Circuit Court on. Comptroller `:; eCertified at 03/16/2022 11:09:29-04:00
Seminole County,Florid • Ai,
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: Josh Agee
Position Title: Regional Biologist
Address: 3900 Drane Field Road
Lakeland, FL 33811
Phone: 863-648-3825
Additional PPE requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Training requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Crew members must have successfully completed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group
(NWCG) courses: Introduction to the Incident Command System (1-100 or ICS-100); Basic Wildland
Firefighter Training(S-130); Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior(S-190). All crew members shall
have successfully completed fire shelter or fire shelter refresher training within the past 12 months.
Anyone participating as a prescribed burn engine (pumper unit/brush truck) operator shall have the
successfully completed the following level of NWCG training and have the specified level of experience:
qualified at crew member level or above; completion of Southern Area Engine Academy (S-21 1 and SA-
214)or Engine Operator(PMS 419); participated on at least five prescribed burns. Prescribed burns on
FWC land will require an FWC employee as burn boss.
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
No FWC vehicles or vessels will be loaned unless operated by an FWC employee.
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements,or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
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Appendix B: Specific Agency/Organization Requirements
Agency/Organization Name: Collier County
Primary Point of Contact for Party
Name: Summer Araque
Position Title: Conservation Collier Coordinator
Address: 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Naples, FL 34116
Phone: 239-252-2979
Additional PPE requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Standard PPE required for all resources
Training requirements (for Parties helping your agency/organization).
Introduction to the Incident Command System (1-100 or ICS-100); Basic Wildland Firefighter Training
(S-130); Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior(S-190).
Additional rules or stipulations regarding equipment/personnel lending to other
agencies/organizations.
No Collier County vehicles will be loaned unless operated by a Collier County employee.
Further partner specific concerns, regulations, requirements, or information not addressed or
mentioned in the main body of MOU document.
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Agency Signature Pages
Approved: Approved:
The Nature Conservancy Sandpine Alliance International
1) 2 /2, Aid yrefi, 11-11-20
Signature Date Signature Date
Temperince Morgan, State Director
2500 Maitland Center Parkway David Hogrefe, President
Suite 311 6780 S Rhoder PT
Maitland, FL 32751 Lecanto Fl 24461
Approved: Approved:
Flagler % unt 'oCC Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands
(EEL)Program
Brevard C ,Flort
fat" Date
is a Isnardi,Chair
Jerry :meron
County Administrator As approved by the Board on:Jan . 22 , 2019
1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg#2
Bunnell, FL 32110 Brevard County Board of County Commissioners
386-313-4001 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Parkway
Viera,FL 32940
Approved: Approved:
National Park Service University of Central Florida
a/13,07 Signed: Tuesday. January 8, 2019
Signature Date Signature Date
Richard Sinkovitz Duane Siemen
Atlantic Zone Fire Management Officer Assistant Vice President
101 Wheeler St Administration and Finance, Facilities and Safety
St Mary's, GA 31558
912-464-9453
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Approved: Approved:
140, ii0iuvt‘'Ca :1-YCe l BROWARD COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION
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Donna McGinnis Signature Date
President & CEO
4820 Bayshore Dr Contact Name
Naples, FL 34112 Position Title
239-325-1938 Address
City, FL Zip
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Approved:
ATTEST:BO OF ' itiIISSIONERS
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By: FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE
Bob Dallari, airman CONSERVATION COMMISSION
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Date: `/C',1 _ _ _ Contract Agreement Routing Form signed by
As authorized f execution h the Boardq� Assistant Executive Director, Thomas H. Eason,
""County Cnmmusioners at its TOAA ,Y
t,``. 20� regal g. Ph.D., effective 8/7/2021 (copy on file with TNC)
4 __ — Signature Date
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','ounty.Florida.For the use and reliance of Sc iinole
4 - Ru nly.Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Thomas H. Eason, Ph.D.
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County Attorney ._ — Designee
Approved:
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Sig 7 ture Date
William L. McDaniel, Jr.
Chairman, Board of Collier County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112
239-252-8605
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