Provide Equipment and Services for Fire Suppression

Each year, DNR works ahead of the fire season to improve its access to professional equipment and services for fire suppression. Through the use of Preseason Agreements and by partnering with the U.S. Forest Service Region 6 Fire Aviation Contracting Team (FACT), through VIPR contracts, DNR is able to pull in outside resources quickly if needed. 
 
All contract equipment hired by DNR will be paid according to the rate established in the current year's version of the Washington State Wage & Equipment Rate guide (links below).

DNR Preseason Agreements 

Preseason Agreements are agreements used to support or engage in fire suppression. These agreements serve as an organized way to make our agency aware of private resources that may be available for hire within a geographic area or service specialty. 
 
DNR uses these agreements to establish a pool of qualified, trained, and available vendors who can provide equipment and services in a timely fashion upon request.
 
For instructions on how to become a vendor, skip to the bottom of the page to Step 1.
 

Washington State Wage and Equipment Rate Guide

 
 
 
Resources listed in the Washington State Wage and Equipment Rate Guide may enter into DNR Operations Agreements. DNR also enters into Logistics Agreements and Contract Crew Agreements, see DNR Preaseason Agreement Process below. Resources who have VIPR agreements do not need a second agreement with DNR. VIPR resources can be dispatched by DNR utilizing current VIPR agreements. DNR maintains a list of Preseason Agreement holders and a source list for additional resources utilized to support wildland fires, but which are not listed in the Washington State Wage and Equipment Rate Guide.

Ordering Protocol

  • Ordering protocol for all resources sent to DNR managed incidents (either via Preseason Agreements or VIPR) will be based upon closest forces, cost effectiveness and other considerations. 

DNR Operator Safety Training

  • Operators who will be going to the fireline will be required to attend an annual Fireline Safety Refresher also known as DNR Operator Safety Training and provide proof of their completion of this course. View the list of DNR Operator Safety Trainings. 
  • Resources who have equipment or services who are only interested in responding to wildland fires where DNR is the paying agency, the DNR Operator Safety Training course or an NWCG RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher course from an approved MOU training provider, will be accepted.
  • This is not an RT-130 course and resources who sign up for a VIPR contract or Forest Service EERA must obtain training from an approved MOU Training Provider, information below.

USFS MOU Training Providers

USFS MOU Equipment Inspection Providers

  • Resources that are required to have an inspection through the VIPR system will be required to have an inspection through an approved Equipment Inspection Provider. Contractors who have DNR Preseason Operations Agreements can also utilize the approved MOU Equipment Inspection Providers for their equipment inspections. View the list of equipment inspection providers.
If you have resources or equipment that could be available to respond, contact the Wildland Preparedness Coordinator at 360-902-1331.
 

DNR Preseason Agreement Process

 
 
DNR is currently accepting Preseason Agreements.
 
 
Step 1: Download the instructions for vendors here.
Step 2: Read the instructions for vendors and the Agreement in its entirety prior to submitting the Application/Agreement.
Step 3: Complete the Vendor Payee Registration form with the Office of Financial Management (OFM). *DNR cannot make payments unless you have completed this registration.
Step 4: Download one of the following:
Step 5: Attach all applicable forms including insurance verification.
Step 6: Once DNR receives your application, UBI, TIN/EIN, SWV numbers and insurance certificate(s), we will review it for completion, and if approved, DNR will place a contract number on it and return it to you.
 
     DNR - Wildland Fire Management Division
     ATTN: Fire Suppression Resources Agreement
     PreseasonAgreement@dnr.wa.gov
     MS 47307
     Olympia, WA 98504-7307
 
Once DNR receives your application and insurance certificate(s), we will review it for completion, and if approved, DNR will place a contract number on it and return it to you. Your equipment will then show available in the database. When dispatched to an Incident, you will need to provide a copy of your Preseason Agreement and a copy of your resource order to at check-in.

VIPR Agreements

VIPR is the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system that allows contracting officers to create, award, and manage solicitations and agreements through an electronic procurement process. VIPR is a USDA Forest Service incident procurement system. VIPR agreements are done through solicitations and most are valid for three years. Resources that have a VIPR agreement will not need a Preseason agreement with DNR.
 
VIPR Resources
  • Chippers
  • Mechanics with Service Trucks
  • Fuel Tenders
  • Water Handling (Engines & Tenders)
  • Weed Washing Units
  • Potable/Gray Water Trucks and Trailer Mounted Handwashing Trailers
  • Miscellaneous Heavy Equipment
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Vehicles with Drivers
  • Refrigerated Trailers
  • Fallers
  • Heavy Equipment with Water
For more information on VIPR, visit the FACT website.