Fire Equipment
Inspection & Decontamination
Workgroup

A Brief History of the Fire Equipment Inspection & Decontamination Workgroup

W ildland firefighting equipment is an identified vector in the possible spread of invasive species. While the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group on fire has provided information to help prevent the spread of invasive species through wildlife firefighting activities, the WRP recognized further specific prevention guidance would complement those resources.
This workgroup was created in 2018.
This workgroup is currently dormant following the completion of the protocol document. 

Decontaminating Firefighting Equipment to Reduce the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species: How To Guide (September 2022). 
Download the file. 

Goal of Fire Equipment Inspection Workgroup

To produce standard Fire Equipment Inspection and Decontamination protocols and procedures for western states and agencies. Standards will be based on National Wildfire Coordinating Group(NWCG) guidelines. The resulting product is a training manual that WRP states can voluntarily adopt.