Firefighting ground resources

The Incident Resource Agreement (IRA) provides contractors the opportunity to partner with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) in the suppression of wildland fires, incident camp support, hazard and fuels mitigation, and other all-hazard incidents managed or supported by ODF. Through the IRA, ODF partners with our valued vendors to provide an array of resources for the State of Oregon and its cooperating agencies in support of emergency incident response and preparedness activities.​​

ODF utilizes resources which can include hand crews, water handling and heavy equipment, medical units, mobile kitchens, security services, fallers, mechanics, radio operators, yurt units, and more. 

These assets and services are secured by ODF Call-When-Needed (CWN) Incident Resource Agreements (IRA).​​

​​An Incident Resource Agreement is not a guarantee of work. Seasons are unpredictable and the need for resources is largely driven by weather, fire conditions, and other natural events. While the IRA allows contractors to partner with ODF, dispatches occur only when incidents happen and resources are needed. Mother nature ultimately dictates when and how often resources are called upon.​​​​

ODF does not utilize a dispatch priority list. ODF districts have the authority to dispatch resources based on incident needs. Dispatch decisions may consider factors such as resource type, proximity to the incident, operator qualifications and experience, terrain and access, past performance, and pricing.​

​Our team is currently working on finalizing the 2026 – 2029 Incident Resource Agreement.

The open application period has not been announced, though the projected dates for STATEWIDE resources are March 1 – May 31, 2026. ​Please keep an eye on this webpage for information.

Resources who wish only to provide services within their local districts will be accepted after the May deadline in accordance with that specific district's deadline. The geographic work location of the resource provider will be limited to the district where the agreement was executed.

​Application requirements vary by resource type. However, all contractors will be required to complete, have, and/or provide the following:

• A registered business with the Oregon Secretary of State (or residing state);
• A current IRS W-9 submitted with application;
• Cannot be on Oregon Debar list;
• Register as a vendor in OregonBuys;
• Certificates of Liability Insurance(s) with application or for dispatch eligibility:
• General Commercial Liability ($1 million single & 2 million aggregate)
• Automobile Insurance ($1 million single)
• Worker's Compensation Insurance (unless exempt under ORS 656.027 & 656-850);
• Current Wildland Fire Safety / Fire Shelter Training (RT-130 or equivalent) for all fireline personnel;
• Additional training/qualifications as required by resource type.​​

​Training can be obtained through the Region 6 MOU training providers. View a list of all association, contract fire, Oregon public, and Washington public training providers. On their page under training, select 'R6 MOU training p​roviders.'​