Lone Peak Wildfire Resources

Is a state government program operated under the State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (FFSL). This program fulfills Utah’s statutory fire management responsibilities while also supporting national wildfire suppression and all-hazard incident responses under Presidential Declarations (as defined by the Stafford Act).

Firefighting Resources

Lone Peak Wildfire Resources include a range of specialized crews and equipment designed to meet Utah’s fire management needs and assist in national emergencies:

These resources are available for response throughout the United States and are ordered through the Northern Utah Interagency Fire Center (NUIFC).

Operating Under Agreements

Lone Peak Wildfire Resources operate in accordance with:

The Cooperative Fire Management Agreement (CFMA): This agreement defines mutual responsibilities and cost-sharing arrangements between agencies.
Annual Operating Plan (AOP): Details the specific terms, including billing procedures for out-of-state responses.

Agencies participating in the CFMA have agreed to accept each other’s billing rates and procedures unless specific exceptions are outlined in the AOP or a separate Financial Business Plan.

Financial Reimbursements

When state resources are mobilized outside Utah, reimbursements follow the guidelines established by:

Utah Department of Human Resource Management
State Travel Regulations
Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands Policies

Contact for Business Management and Agreements

For any questions regarding agreements, operating plans, or financial procedures, please reach out to:

Name	Title	Phone	Email
Huntsman, Ben	Statewide Fire Business Coordinator	385-222-0513	benhuntsman@utah.gov