Angie Forbes

Company Overview: National Interagency Fire Center 3833 S Development Avenue Boise, ID 86705-5354

• Hours per week: 40+
• Supervisor: Michael Reid (208) 994-1623 or mreid@blm.gov
• Okay to contact Supervisors: Yes
• Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Coordinating the allocation and reallocation of Single Engine Air Tankers & Single Engine Scoopers nationwide, management and oversight of the BLM fire chemical program, and is the primary focal point for BLM airbase standardization. The SECO also:
• Advises the NMAC and the NICC of the status, location and utilization of federal and state contracted SEATs throughout the nation.
• Monitors the allocation and reallocation of Single Engine Airtanker and Single Engine Scoopers nationwide during fire season.
• Develops recommendations on resource allocation and reallocation to meet existing and forecasted fire activity.
• Makes best value determinations when hiring aircraft to meet field requirements.
• Coordinates with interagency program leads to make recommendations on the best mix of resources to meet suppression requirements.
• Primary subject matter expert (SME) on fire retardants/suppressants and is responsible for overseeing the Bureau fire chemicals program.
• Interacts as assigned with interagency partners on fire chemicals standards development and utilization.
• Provides leadership for the use of fire chemicals by developing and implementing procedures to assure safe, environmentally appropriate, and effective retardant and suppressant operations.
• BLM representative on the Interagency Fire Chemical Board.
• Functions as the BLM representative on the Interagency Airtanker Base Operations Unit.
• Provides technical assistance to State and Field Offices on the implementation of airbase management practices.
• Primary member of the Interagency Airtanker and Scooper Operations Subcommittee (IASOS).
• Works in coordination with the USFS as the BLM COR on the long-term retardant contract.
• Provides technical expertise and assistance to BLM fire and aviation management for development of policy, guidance and direction regarding the establishment, management and utilization of airbases.
• Coordinates with SMEs in the fields of environmental compliance, airfield design and aviation experts to assess current conditions of BLM airbases to establish a baseline understanding of the scope and nature of existing issues.
• Establishes standards that ensure Bureau airbase compliance with all federal and state requirements while creating and implementing best management practices.
• Serves as the National Office representative to the BLM Airbase Committee
• Assists in development and review of contract specifications for National SEAT and Single Engine Scooper On-call contracts.
• Performs site visits and inspections of SEAT operating bases.
• Maintains aviation policy guides, handbooks, manuals related to fire chemicals, aircraft coordination, and airbase management.
• Provides guidance and advice to the development and utilization of new technologies including retardant loading/storage equipment, measuring equipment, computer systems, spill containment.
• Primary liaison for the FLIGHT program with the FS. Manages & updates rates for all BLM SEATs/Single Engine Airtankers within that program.
• Performance Awards:
• 2021 Exceeds (Cash Award)
• 2022 Exceeds (Cash Award)
• 2023 Exceeds (Cash Award)
• 2024 Exceeds (Cash Award)
• 2024 Bureau Award for Significant Contribution to Aviation Safety

Company Overview: Fremont-Winema NF 1301 SOUTH G ST LAKEVIEW, OR. 97630

• Hours per week: 40
• Supervisor: Seana Lammers (678) 670-4311 or seanalammer@yahoo.com (no longer a federal employee)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
• Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• This position was in the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Interagency Office's (LIO). The position is established under the Service First authority and is responsible for providing administrative program support to the Fremont-Winema National Forest (Forest) and Lakeview District Bureau of Land Management (District).
• Conducts analytical studies of Forest and District administrative work processes to identify, analyze, recommend and implement approved solutions to issues associated with various business areas including property, recycling, quarters, collections, interagency agreements, and telecommunication site licenses. Gathers and abstracts data from existing files, reports, and sources to prepare findings. Determines if work processes are supportive of organizational needs and recommends changes as appropriate. Drafts written communications, recommendations, and reports covering administrative functions and services. Provides advice, counsel, and assistance to employees, supervisors, and managers on the interpretation and application of established administrative laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Analyzes property trends and recommends changes to standards and methods. Provides guidance to employees and managers on established property acquisition, utilization, and maintenance requirements. Leads the personal property inventory for the Forest and District. Updates property records and systems to account for items that have been certified as unserviceable, lost, stolen, or damaged. Transfers, sales, or disposal of excess property in accordance with federal and General Service Administration regulations.
• Manages the LIO's Service First recycling program. Coordinates the storage and transport of white paper, newspaper, metal, batteries, ink cartridges, and computers. Identifies and transfers information technology hardware through the Computers for Learning (CFL) program.
• Serves as the BLM's housing coordinator for the bunkhouses located at the Lakeview Interagency Fire Center. Works with tenant supervisors to make room assignments. Manages the quarter’s files and keys. Performs regular inspections of the bunkhouse common areas to ensure health, safety, maintenance, and repair standards are upheld.
• Tracks expenditures for the LIO lease, utility, and ground maintenance agreements. Ensures bills for collection are equally divided between the Forest and District, and that sufficient funding exists to cover all financial obligations. Notifies the Program Manager when funds need to be added, expiration dates extended, and agreements terminated. Identifies ground maintenance projects for completion by the Department of Corrections work crew and works with the crew supervisor to monitor performance.
• Explores opportunities for interagency cooperation that leverages resources and capitalizes on existing expertise within each organization.
• Direct, advise, and trains employees engaged in providing administrative support and office services for the organization’s activities involving supply and property management, mail and file services, travel, records and reports, equipment maintenance, vehicle management, and related services.
• Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance, Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develop work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority' delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations.

Company Overview: Fremont- Winema NF 1301 SOUTH G ST LAKEVIEW, OR. 97630

• Hours per week: 40
• Supervisor: William Dunk (907) 267-1205 or wdunk@blm.gov
• Supervisor: Joni Drinkwater (541) 891-4567 or jonidrink@yahoo.com
• Okay to contact Supervisors: Yes
• Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Served as the Administrative Operations Specialist; served as the liaison between the Supervisor's Office Administrative Unit and Forest Leadership team; responsible for human resource, fleet, records and general operating activities.
• Actively participates in senior staff meetings in providing authoritative advice and counsel on a wide range of administrative and operational management support issues, and on the formulation and implementation of organization policies, programs, objectives, and plans. Advises on a broad range of policies, issues, regulations, problems, and management systems; formulates innovative approaches to resolve conflicting requirements and differing opinions among affected parties regarding the proposed action to be taken; identifies, quantifies, and evaluates the mutual effects and interrelationships between program goals and accomplishments, and available resources and policies; and provides consultation in planning and analyzing multi-year objectives that often conflict with long-range goals and objectives of management. Identifies and analyzes changes and trends in funding for workforce management and material needs, workforce management availability, and other administrative support matters; and provides management officials with alternative approaches.
• Provides input and analysis for significant management decisions by relating varied program requirements to administrative management needs. Analyzes workforce management targets, travel, materials and related requirements; and provides cost data and other information for use in major program planning and evaluation activities.
• Works with Budget Analyst to keep management officials updated on financial matters, formulate, coordinate, and administer separate accounts of the annual Forest budget. Help provide coordination, direction and policy interpretation, and guidance regarding the preparation, revision, monitoring, and evaluation of organization budget estimates and full-time equivalent (FTE) needs. In coordination with budget analysts, we help identify Forest financial and budgetary trends and patterns; modify systems to accept new kinds of data; develop solutions and presents findings.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, promotion, awards, and training activities to ensure compatibility with staffing plans, personnel ceilings, and funding levels. Advises supervisors in structuring and describing positions and writing performance plans. Reviews completed position descriptions and work plans for proper format and uniformity prior to submission to the workforce management office.
• Works with supervisors in counseling employees on personal and job-related problems, grievances, and adverse actions. Establishes communications with employees to obtain their ideas, transmit management's views to them, and identify potential problems.
• Identifies and researches problems in administrative and clerical support areas including distribution and changes in permanent, full time, part time, and temporary employees

Company Overview: North Ops 6101 Airport Rd Redding, CA 96002 United States

• Hours per week: 40
• Supervisor: Curtis Stanley (Retired - contact info available upon request)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
• Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Prepares Annual Fire and Aviation Reports working with forests to ensure accuracy of data, distributing reports to all agencies, forests, Interagency Centers, Fire management Officers, Forest Supervisors and to the public as requested.
• Conducts training in fire suppression and support personnel assigned. Participate in Regional, Forest and Interagency Dispatchers' planning and training meetings. Assists forest with AMIS data input to correctly enter data and upward report to the Regional Office. Enter 6500-122s for the WCF fleet and charter aircraft from local vendors. Create reports as needed for aviation management. Compiles AMIS data and reports to Washington Office.
• Responsible for the maintenance and update of the Emergency Plan, information, status boards, and situation reports as they pertain to aviation resources. Responsible for maintaining and updating the Region 5 Aviation Mishap Plan.
• Takes fire suppression dispatching and mobilization action on a 24-hour basis, analyzes the situation and dispatches requested aid from the Regional Office Zone Interagency Dispatching Center based on the variables of relative priorities, travel time, availability of transportation, and the qualifications of personnel to meet the request.
• Maintains records on each flight of Senior Federal Travel and non-government travelers. Completes Form 3541 and submits information to the Washington Office on a semi-annual basis. Serves as the coordinator to input and compile data from regions and report to the Washington Office.
• Reviews reports from Forests within the Region pertaining to aviation, fire, Fire stat.
• Responsible for the planning, development, operation, and implementation of the regional light aircraft coordination plan, between the Regional Office, Forests, Zone and other Regions. This includes scheduling, coordination, utilization, and cost effectiveness of each flight. Has the expertise to ensure that operational standards and safety requirements are met. Responsible for implementation of agency flight following systems and procedures, while coordinating flight information with all units.
• Manages the ordering, scheduling, dispatching, and tracking of regional aircraft. Coordinates resource orders for aircraft received from local dispatch offices, other Geographical Area Coordination Centers and from the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC).
• Coordinates Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) and Notices to Airman (NOT AM) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Coordinates and maintains the "Interagency Airspace Coordination Standard Operating Procedures for California" Plan and Webpage.
• Responsible for regional aircraft coordination, scheduling, tracking and safety, cost effective utilization of aviation resources. Responsible for the regional dispatch of smoke jumper aircraft, Air Tactical Group Supervisor Aircraft light airplanes, large aircraft, helicopters and air tankers. Processes resources orders for aircraft received from within the GACC (geographical area) and from NICC (National Interagency Coordination Center). Serve as the primary contact for aviation dispatch related questions.
• Provides input and stays current with Aircraft Operations and procedures outlined in the California Mobilization Guide.
• Coordinates air transportation using charter and Forest Service-owned aircraft for all Regional Office travelers and visiting Forest Service officials. Ensures that a cost analysis is completed, and on file, whenever a government-owned aircraft is used for administrative travel.
• Provides overall direction and guidance needed for the development of the regional light aircraft coordination plan to move personnel, supplies, and equipment throughout the Region and Nation.
• Completes a variety of travel arrangements, involving the use of different common carriers, and frequently to destinations not adequately served by common carriers. Flight following direction (FSM 5700) is provided as the basis for the development of the regional flight following system.
• Independently applies technical knowledge, not subject to continuing supervision, to mobilize numerous personnel with supporting supplies, equipment, aircraft, and services on short notice to effectively and efficiently suppress wildfires. This mobilization and transportation require large expenditures of funds. The decisions made and the independent action taken may significantly reduce fire suppression expenditure and resource damage. Following suppression of the fire, demobilization of people, equipment, and aircraft must be prompt and efficient.
• During large fires or critical periods, the Regional Dispatching organization helps expand to meet the current demands in accordance with the Regional MOB Guide. Receive requests for assistance and dispatches the requested aid, taking into consideration priorities, travel time, and availability of transportation.

Lakeview Interagency Fire Center Overview: 1301 South G Street Lakeview, OR 97630 United States

• Hours per week: 80
• Supervisor: Suzi Suba (541) 947-6779/ (541) 417-1112 or ssuba@blm.gov
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
• These were AD Casual Hire Positions held from 2004 to present. Pay and duties in these positions was equivalent to a GS-8/9 level.
• Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• From 2004 to 2015 I functioned in the following areas:
• Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP) = 400 work days.
• Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP) = 330 work days
• Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD) = 145 work days
• Single Engine Air Tanker Mgr. (SEMG) = 280 work days.
• To monitor the availability and locations of fire suppression resources, updated maps, records, etc. To aid in fire dispatching. Received smoke reports by radio or phone, and utilizing the Wildc system mobilized appropriate personnel, equipment, aircraft, and/or supplies to ongoing incidents based on the pre- planned dispatch block card response levels, and active-duty officer requests.
• Monitored suppression activities to maintain adequate levels of support, and availability of additional forces and supplies. Operated radio console for communication, and location of all fire resources during daily routine, and during fire dispatch.
• Obtained latitude & longitude for ordered aircraft, de-conflict military, and neighboring airspace during fire emergencies, and regularly scheduled flights. Monitored all active aircraft through Automated Flight Following (AFF) to maintain location/operational status. Relayed all aviation information to appropriate aviation managers, pilots, and ground personnel for response to incidents. Tracked all aviation costs for fire managers.
• Made notifications to all appropriate duty officers during fire situations according to land ownership, and resources utilized. I obtained and relayed daily national fire updates, and weather reports, to all fire personnel. I processed spot weather forecasts during fire situations, and prescribed burning, and forwarded to requesting units by radio and or email. I ordered meals and supplies for larger ongoing incidents.
• Filled resource orders in ROSS, and arranged travel for single resources, equipment, aircraft, and crews for off district assignments. I submitted daily information retrieved from remote weather stations, and input into WIMS for tracking/predictive services. I served as day/night duty officer for Lakeview Interagency Fire Center.
• Supervised, and trained, less experienced dispatchers in their daily duties utilizing our primary operating systems of ROSS, and WildCAD. Due to my level of experience as an IA/AC dispatcher I routinely get put in a supervisory role even as an AD. I supervise shifts, and work with trainees to help them complete task books.
• As a SEAT Manager I obtained fire location information from dispatch to launch single engine air tankers (SEATs) to ongoing incidents and tracked all launch/time/cost information for SEAT utilization, and aviation managers. I supervise trainees at the SEAT Base conduct daily safety briefings

Company Overview: 2290 N Fourth St. Lakeview, OR 97630 United States

• Hours per week: 50
• Supervisor: Greg Pittman (Retired) (541-947-2506)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
• Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Oregon Department of Forestry is a partner in the South-Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership. This position worked side-by-side with Federal Assistant Dispatch Center Managers with equal duties.
• SUPERVISION:
• Acted as Duty Officer and Dispatch Floor Coordinator on a regular rotational basis. When smoke reports were received by radio or phone, I determined the initial location and land ownership and supervised all floor dispatchers while as mobilized the closest forces (personnel, equipment, aircraft, and/or supplies) to incidents based on the pre-planned dispatch block card response and duty officer requests.
• Monitored ongoing suppression activities on larger incidents to maintain adequate levels of support and availability of additional forces and supplies, keeping duty officers, cooperators, and fire management officers informed of current fire activity.
• Supervised day-to-day activities of temporary ODF dispatchers, and other federal dispatchers. Assisted superiors in hiring and employee appraisal for seasonal dispatcher position. Supervised, and trained, less experienced dispatchers in their daily duties utilizing our primary operating systems on the radio consoles, WIMS, and ROSS. I attended/initiated weekly safety briefings within the dispatch office.
• AIRCRAFT DISPATCHING:
• Operated initial attack/aircraft radio consoles for communication, safety, and location of all fire crews and aircraft during daily routine and during fire dispatch. Obtained latitude & longitude to launch aviation resources, de-conflicted military and neighboring airspace during fire emergencies and regularly scheduled flights.
• Supervised ordering aircraft, temporary flight restrictions, temporary towers, etc. as requested by incident commanders. I monitored all local active aircraft through 15-minute verbal check-ins to maintain location/operational status, relaying all aviation information to appropriate aviation managers, pilots, and ground personnel for response to incidents. I kept track of aviation costs for fire managers and made notifications to all appropriate duty officers during fire situations according to land ownership, and resources utilized.
• GENERAL DISPATCH OPERATIONS:
• Processed fire reports from field units for Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Oregon Department of Forestry. Tracked availability and locations of all fire suppression resources, updated maps, records, etc. to aid in fire dispatching.
• Obtained and relayed daily national fire updates, weather reports, fire weather watches, and Red Flag Warnings to all fire personnel. Processed spot weather forecasts during wildland fire situations, and prescribed burning, and forwarded to requesting units by radio and or email, or fax.
• Supervised ordering meals, supplies, and resources for larger ongoing incidents. I filled/ordered resources in ROSS from our neighboring dispatch centers, geographic, and national areas, and arranged travel/lodging for single resources, equipment, aircraft, and crews for off district assignments.
• REPORTS COST TRACKING:
• Submitted/monitored daily information retrieved from remote weather stations, and input into WIMS for tracking/predictive services. Served as day/night duty officer for Lakeview Interagency Fire Center. Transitioned from local initial attack incidents to extended attack. Briefing and informing type 1, 2, and 3 Incident Management teams as they transition into larger incidents.
• Collected, and processed agency statistics, photos, and costs for fire reports, and annual reports. I also organized the annual Lookout pre-season meetings, and training. Tracked all costs associated with ODF incidents for biennial budget. I worked with federal agencies in prevention programs for fire prevention and education through local schools and county fair.

• Company Overview: 1301 S. G St. Lakeview, OR 97630 United States
• Hours per week: 50
• Supervisor: Ricky Smith (Retired) (435) 704-1667 or rasmith999@yahoo.com
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
• Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Helped monitor available resources and locations to aid in fire dispatching. I received smoke reports from the field or supervisors, dispatched appropriate personnel, equipment, aircraft, and/or supplies to ongoing incidents.
• I helped monitor suppression activities to maintain adequate levels of support, and availability of additional forces and supplies. Operated radio console for communication, and location of all fire crews during daily routine, and during fire dispatch.
• Obtained latitude & longitude for ordered aircraft, de-conflict military, and neighboring airspace during fire emergencies, and regularly scheduled flights. I helped to monitor all active aircraft through 15 min verbal check-ins to maintain location/operational status. I relayed all aviation information to appropriate aviation managers, pilots, and ground personnel for response to incidents.
• I obtained and relayed daily national fire updates, and weather reports, to all fire personnel. I processed spot weather forecasts during fire situations, and prescribed burning, and forwarded to requesting units by radio and or email. I ordered meals and supplies for larger ongoing incidents. I made public contacts for prescribed fire activity.
• I filled resource orders, and arranged travel for single resources, equipment, aircraft, and crews for off district assignments. I submitted daily information retrieved from remote weather stations, and input into WIMS for tracking.
• I worked with fire prevention - scheduling grade school, and Head Start visits with Smokey Bear & fire resources for education purposes. Set up annual booth at local county fair for community education, and outreach.

• Company Overview: Chemult RD 110500 Hwy. 97 Chemult, OR 97731 United States
• Hours per week: 40
• Supervisor: George Libercajt (Retired) (541) 891-6779
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
• Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Data Base Management: Gathered and recorded data on fuel types, weather, smoke management, and project accomplishments. Compiled and input information into fuels database including burn accomplishments, treatment costs, etc. Compiled and input smoke management reporting data in accordance with Oregon Smoke management Plan. Input red card information, tracked new employee and district qualifications to forward to Kingsley Fire Center. Gathered stand exam information and input Silviculture surveys during off season. Gathered & recorded timber statistics using a Husky Hunter data recorder during off season with the timber crew for harvest specifics.
• Lookout: Reported the location of fires along with information on road access, fire size and fire behavior. Achieved accuracy of reported legal locations within ¼ miles of revised legal locations 95% of the time using Osborne Fire Finder. Updated the duty officer and Kingsley Fire Center every 5-10 minutes with fire activity.
• Fire/Fuels: Acted as Incident Commander (IC) for all detected fires until relieved by ground forces once on scene. As IC, continuously evaluated fire situation and the need for additional resources needed, including retardant drops. During periods of high fire danger, I acted as IC on multiple fires at any given time. Evaluated changing fire weather conditions and warned ground personnel engaged in fire suppression activities of possible effects.
• Gave daily weather reports, monitored active and approaching lightning activity, and gave reports to Zone dispatch office. Monitored air quality and fire activity in Wilderness and Crater Lake National Park.
• Conducted annual lookout training for volunteer lookout personnel for Crater Lake national Park and surrounding agencies. Trained these personnel in radio communication procedures, weather observation, detection of smoke, and use of the Osborne Fire finder.

• Company Overview: Chemult RD 110500 Hwy. 97 Chemult, OR 97731 United States
• Hours per week: 50
• Supervisor: George Libercajt (Retired) (541) 891-6779
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
• Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• ENGINE ASSISTANT - Member of wildland fire suppression and fuels management crew. Acted as Engine Foreman 2 days/ week and was responsible for supervision of engine crew (2 employees). Worked to suppress wildfires of various sizes in a variety of fuel types and various working conditions, including both light and heavy fuel types and in wilderness and other sensitive areas. Served as a hand crew member on both type 1 and type 2 hand crews, including the Winema Hotshot Crew.
• FUELS MANAGEMENT - Responsible for conducting fuels surveys (Browns Intersect Transects) to determine fuel loadings for hazard reduction. Performed a variety of manual tasks to accomplish fuels reduction work including thinning, burn unit prep, prescribed fire, etc. Participated in prescribed burning projects on both engine and hand crews.
• FIRE PREVENTION AWARENESS - Patrolled regulated use areas, posted safety information signs, made public contacts regarding fire regulations and safety precautions. Prepared and presented fire prevention information to the public with Smokey Bear and engine crews. Scheduled Smokey Bear/ Fire Crew educational visits with local grade schools, and daycare facilities.