Compact Working Teams

The Compact Finance Audit Committee is tasked with reviewing Compact financial transactions as a supplement and enhancement to external audits by certified public accountants. It is responsible for overseeing the accounting, grants, and financial transactions of the Compact.

The Equipment and Technology Working Team (ETWT) is composed of the wildland fire equipment specialists from the member agencies. It develops, schedules, and manages field testing of equipment, check and/or resolve equipment compatibility issues amongst the member agencies, track agency equipment inventories, and set equipment exchange standards. In addition, the ETWT keeps track of new innovations in equipment and technology that can be used for wildland fire management.

The Fire Science Working Team (FSWT) is composed of the wildland fire science specialists from the member agencies. The team is responsible for formulating fire science related plans and ensuring that the work plans are carried out. The FSWT is also responsible for developing, coordinating and managing the Compact's Remote Automated Weather Stations and support the member agency fire weather programs.

The Forest Health Working Team (FSWT) is composed of insect and disease specialists from the member agencies. It was formed to provide Compact members with support for forest insect and disease management activities or any other forest damaging events when supplies, personnel, technical assistance, or other resources are needed across State and Provincial boundaries.

The Prevention and Education Working Team (PEWT) is composed of the wildland fire prevention specialists from the member agencies. It hosts and conducts wildland fire prevention training courses for the agencies and has been developing a Fire Prevention and Education Team (FPET). The team has been deployed on a number of occasions for training and to help out on fire incidents, fire planning, and for insect infestations.

The Resource Sharing Working Team (RSWT) is a mix of wildland fire managers and aviation specialists from the member agencies. It's responsible for updating the Compact's Operations Manual. As part of this task, the RSWT strives to identify and resolve barriers to resource exchanges amongst the member agencies and with all other entities that may need or provide assistance.

The Training Working Team (TWT) is composed of the wildland fire training specialists from the member agencies. It is responsible for developing, coordinating and managing the Annual Winter Meeting conducted in January/February. The TWT also develops, schedules, and manages several training academies throughout the year, typically in the winter, spring and fall.