The USFS has an on-going need for adequate types and quantities of Long-Term Fire Retardants for Wildland Firefighting to accomplish fire management activities safely, efficiently, and effectively (Forest Service Manual 5192.02). To accomplish this, the USFS has an established testing and approval procedure for testing proposed products to be used in direct wildland fire suppression by the USFS and its Federal cooperators. Products submitted under the established Qualification Requirement (QR) must meet or exceed Forest Service Specification 5100-304c with amendments. The Forest Service regularly reviews and updates the Long-Term Retardant Specification, 5100-304c. Suppliers and users are invited to provide written suggestions that may improve this document and the products evaluated in accordance with it. Suggestions should be specific and include the section or paragraph reference and explain the basis and type of anticipated improvement in the performance of the product. All suggestions will be acknowledged and considered. Suggestions may be sent by email or hard copy through the U. S. Post Office. Send to: Shirley Zylstra Project Leader - Fire Chemicals U.S. Forest Service Missoula Technology & Development Center 5785 Highway 10 West Missoula, MT 59808
[email protected] Ceci Johnson Fire Chemical Technical Specialist U.S. Forest Service Missoula Technology & Development Center 5785 Highway 10 West Missoula, MT 59808
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