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Kittitas County Law Enforcement Services, Washington State BLM-WA Spokane District Office PURCHASE ORDER NO. 140L4319P0094 Page 16 of 26 3. FIRE TOOLS REQUIRED DURING CLOSED FIRE SEASON The operator/contractor shall furnish fire tools to all personnel on site using the following combinations. NUMBER OF PERSONNEL In addition to the above handtools, the operator/contractor must provide a backpack pump can filled with water located with the tool box in a readily available area. All shovels are to be size 0 or larger, long handled. All tools shall be sharp and ready for service. Fire extinguishers as follows: a. For chainsaws - 8 oz. capacity by weight. b. For vehicles - ITL rating of at least 4 BC. 4. FIREWATCH SERVICES The purpose of the firewatch is to stay after the day's work is over and report any fire starts to the proper authorities. The firewatch is required to be on duty after the last power -driven equipment used by the operator has been shut down for the day. The firewatch must be on duty a minimum of one hour. During periods of high fire danger, BLM recommends the firewatch be on the operation site more than the mandated one hour. A firewatch must: • Visually observe all parts of the operation area on which industrial activity has been in progress. • Be physically capable of fighting a fire and experienced in operating fire -fighting equipment. • Have on-site communication (CB radio, cellular or radio phone) to summon in the event a fire breaks out. Transportation is also required in case radio or phone communication doesn't work. 5. ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY During fire season when inside or within one-eighth of one mile of a state forest protection district and furnish additional water supply and equipment for use in fire suppression in conformity with the rules promulgated by the State of Washington, when directed by the State in writing. When required, all water supply and equipment components shall be maintained and ready for immediate use. 1-4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 KINDS OF TOOLS NUMBER OF TOOLS Pulaskis 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 Shovels 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 Adz Hoe 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 In addition to the above handtools, the operator/contractor must provide a backpack pump can filled with water located with the tool box in a readily available area. All shovels are to be size 0 or larger, long handled. All tools shall be sharp and ready for service. Fire extinguishers as follows: a. For chainsaws - 8 oz. capacity by weight. b. For vehicles - ITL rating of at least 4 BC. 4. FIREWATCH SERVICES The purpose of the firewatch is to stay after the day's work is over and report any fire starts to the proper authorities. The firewatch is required to be on duty after the last power -driven equipment used by the operator has been shut down for the day. The firewatch must be on duty a minimum of one hour. During periods of high fire danger, BLM recommends the firewatch be on the operation site more than the mandated one hour. A firewatch must: • Visually observe all parts of the operation area on which industrial activity has been in progress. • Be physically capable of fighting a fire and experienced in operating fire -fighting equipment. • Have on-site communication (CB radio, cellular or radio phone) to summon in the event a fire breaks out. Transportation is also required in case radio or phone communication doesn't work. 5. ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY During fire season when inside or within one-eighth of one mile of a state forest protection district and furnish additional water supply and equipment for use in fire suppression in conformity with the rules promulgated by the State of Washington, when directed by the State in writing. When required, all water supply and equipment components shall be maintained and ready for immediate use.