All work will be approved by both parties prior to starting the project. Any changes and/or additions will need to be approved ahead of the additional work being done, additional cost may apply. Payment of the total amount is due within ten days upon completion of the project. If extra equipment is needed such as a chipper, Cortez Fire Protection District will schedule and pick up from the rental company. Landowner shall be responsible for any additional equipment costs identified in this SOW.

An inspection and walk through will be approved by both parties prior to starting the project. Any changes and/or additions will need to be approved ahead of work being done, additional cost may apply. Cortez Fire staff, Cortez Fire Protection District assumes all responsibility for extinguishment along with containing and controlling of the burn area for any ignitions that are being ignited. A minimum of one (1) type 6 engine will be on standby during this portion of the project. If the project requires more equipment or personnel, an additional cost may apply. A smoke permit will be purchased by CFPD at the Landowner’s expense and a state burn plan shall be completed prior to burning. A public notification will be posted on-line 24 hrs. prior to burning and will include warning road signs the day of burning.

A walk through and burn objective will discussed and approved by both parties prior to starting the project. Any changes and/or additions shall be submitted and approved ahead of the burn plain being written and submitted. All needed prep will be done prior to ignitions, which may include fuel samples taken from the project’s burn area, following the Federal 13 element burn plan. Additional costs may apply for any prep work, if needed prior to the burn. A public notification will be posted on-line and on-site of the burn area. If any additional notification, equipment and/or personnel is/are needed in the burn plan, an additional cost may apply.

This project work consists of Cortez Fire Protection District personnel being on-site and placed on standby for Landowner’s security, while burning slash or debris. If in the case that fire were to escape or if CFPD personnel observes an immediate risk (or potential) and needs to take immediate action and extinguishment preventing the spread to a wildfire, all ignitions will be stopped and all uncontrolled fire will be contained and controlled prior to continuing. A brief assessment from CFPD fire personnel will determine if conditions are safe to continue. The Landowner shall be responsible for all cost; a minimum of 1 type 6 engine will be on standby.

Prior to starting the project, an inspection and walk through shall occur to determine the amount of debris that will be produced for chipping. The amount to be chipped shall be approved by both parties prior to work beginning. Any changes and/or additions will need to be approved ahead of work being done, additional cost may apply.
If debris is produced by parties other than CFPD, the following procedures for piling shall be observed:
- All butt ends of the branches shall face the direction of chipper access
- All debris shall be “hand piled”, no machine piling. If piles are produced by machine, an extra charge may apply.
- Piles shall be placed in an area easily accessible for the chipper.