Enhancing 2Ia Org's Organizational Directory - Source Excerpt 02 - The Contiguous United States Agency Ecosystem
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This source excerpt begins near The Contiguous United States Agency Ecosystem and preserves the surrounding evidence from 2IA.org/agent-file-handoff/Archive/2026-05-17-organizations-directory-overhaul/Enhancing 2ia.org's Organizational Directory.md.
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| Crew Name | Sponsoring Agency | Dispatch Location | Reference URL |
| :---- | :---- | :---- | :---- |
| **Gannett Glacier** | State of Alaska (DOF) | Palmer, AK (AK-ACDC) | https://fire.ak.blm.gov/logdisp/crews.php 11 |
| **White Mountain** | State of Alaska (DOF) | Fairbanks, AK (AK-NFDC) | https://fire.ak.blm.gov/logdisp/crews.php 11 |
| **Yukon (Chugachmiut)** | DOF-Cooperative | Anchorage, AK (AK-ACDC) | https://fire.ak.blm.gov/logdisp/crews.php 11 |
| **Tanana Chiefs** | DOF-Cooperative / TCC | Tok / Fairbanks, AK | https://www.tananachiefs.org/services/wildland-firefighter/ 13 |
These crews are actively tracked through sophisticated dispatch systems like the Resource Ordering and Status System (ROSS), which monitors their specific geographic deployments down to exact decimal latitudes and longitudes (e.g., coordinates 64.144999, \-146.28111 for the White Mountain crew on the Rainbow 2 incident, or 64.651666, \-151.484721 for crews on the Lloyd Mountain incident).15
The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Type 2IA crew represents a highly successful cooperative model within the state. Established in 2010 and based out of Tok, Alaska, the TCC uses its crew to supplement regular agency workforces during peak wildfire emergencies.13 The recruitment and readiness parameters for the TCC crew are rigorous. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, pass comprehensive background and drug tests, secure housing in Tok, and pass the arduous physical test.13 Furthermore, candidates are required to complete specialized National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) coursework, including S-130 (Firefighter Training), S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior), L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service), as well as FEMA Incident Command courses IS-100 and IS-700.13
### **The Contiguous United States Agency Ecosystem**
Throughout the lower 48 states, Type 2IA crews are routinely rostered by federal forests and state lands during periods of high national fire danger (Preparedness Levels 4 and 5). The operational structure of these crews varies significantly; some are meticulously organized "standing" crews, while others are "throw-together" units assembled by amalgamating available personnel from district engine crews, rappel programs, and specialized trail crews.8
In Nevada, the integration of military veterans into the wildland fire service has proven highly successful. The Vegas Valley Veteran Handcrew, hosted by the Southern Nevada BLM in Las Vegas, is a specialized Type 2IA module composed primarily of military veterans.18 This crew emphasizes a dual mission: executing complex all-hazard operations and providing career development pathways for veterans seeking long-term employment within the Bureau of Land Management.18 They operate in close conjunction with the Southern Nevada Interagency Handcrew, an amalgam of personnel drawn from the USFS, the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and local municipal fire districts such as the Clark County Fire Department.19 This interagency approach facilitates cross-training and builds resilient regional relationships.
* **Directory URL Reference:** https://lvinteragency.org/recruit-snih.shtml 19
In the Midwest, the state of South Dakota directly sponsors the Black Hats Type 2IA Handcrew and the Bear Mountain Suppression Module.20 The Bear Mountain unit possesses a fascinating operational history. Originally established in the fall of 2005 as a hazardous fuels reduction crew operating out of Custer State Park, the crew systematically developed its capabilities.21 It transitioned into a full wildland suppression handcrew, achieved Type 2IA status, and relocated to Rapid City to centralize its response footprint in the Black Hills.21 Recently, the organization evolved into a specialized 10-person suppression module focusing on advanced drone operations, prescribed fire, and complex hazard mitigation.21
* **Directory URL Reference:** https://www.sd.gov/dps?id=cs\_kb\_article\_view\&sysparm\_article=KB0043622 20
The state of Utah, through its Forestry, Fire and State Lands division, maintains a highly formidable response capability. In addition to two elite hotshot crews (Lone Peak and Alta), the state directly sponsors two Type 2IA handcrews: the Twin Peaks Handcrew and the Dromedary Peak Handcrew.22 These resources are frequently deployed out of state to support national incident management objectives.22
* **Directory URL Reference:** https://ffsl.utah.gov/wildland-fire/wildland-fire-operations-center/wildland-fire-resources/ 22
In the Pacific Northwest (USFS Region 6), the concentration of agency Type 2IA resources is remarkably high due to the density of federal timberlands. Current agency data and interagency communication forums indicate the existence of up to 18 Type 2IA handcrews distributed across the region, including units stationed on the Willamette, Malheur, Okanogan-Wenatchee, Mount Baker, Mt. Hood, Umatilla, and Umpqua National Forests.17
Furthermore, local municipal government entities frequently maintain Type 2IA capabilities to supplement their structural firefighting forces. For instance, in California, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District operates a full-service, all-risk district across 582 square miles.24 Supported by a massive fleet of engines and specialized hazardous materials units, the district also fields a dedicated Type 2IA handcrew, allowing local government forces to integrate seamlessly into major state-level campaigns orchestrated by CAL FIRE.24
* **Directory URL Reference:** https://www.cccfpd.org/169/About-Contra-Costa-Fire 24
## **The Private Sector 2IA Registry: Elite Contractual Enterprises**
While public agencies provide the foundational command structure, the vast majority of Type 2IA crews mobilized on a national scale during peak fire season are provided by private enterprise. These commercial companies secure multi-million dollar federal and state contracts, investing massive amounts of capital into personnel training, specialized heavy equipment, and highly sophisticated logistical infrastructure. For 2ia.org to function as the definitive "who's who" of the industry, it must feature exhaustive, accurate profiles of these cornerstone organizations.
| Enterprise Name | Headquarters | Exact Primary Web URL |
| :---- | :---- | :---- |
| **Pacific Oasis, Inc.** | Ashland, OR | https://www.pacificoasisinc.com/ 26 |
| **Miller Timber Services** | Philomath, OR | https://millertimber.com/services/wildland-firefighting/ 9 |
| **Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression** | Chico, CA | https://firestormfire.com/ 27 |
| **Grayback Forestry** | Merlin, OR | https://www.graybackforestry.com/ 28 |
| **PatRick Environmental, Inc.** | Redmond, OR | https://www.patrickfire.com/ 29 |
| **Big State Wildfire, LLC** | Fairbanks, AK | https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Big-State-Wildfire,-LLC 30 |
| **GFP Enterprises (GFP Response)** | Sisters, OR | https://gfpresponse.com/ 31 |
| **ASI Arden Solutions, Inc.** | Independence, OR | https://asifightsfires.com/ 32 |
| **Franco Reforestation, Inc.** | Sisters, OR | https://francoreforestation.com/ 33 |
| **Diamond Road Maintenance (Diamond Fire)** | Sutherlin, OR | https://www.orforestdirectory.com/company/diamond-road-maintenance-inc-dba-diamond-fire 34 |
### **Pacific Oasis, Inc.**
Headquartered in Ashland, Oregon, Pacific Oasis is a premier, highly active provider of Type 2IA wildland firefighting services.35 Led by President Stephen Dodds, the organization operates under extensive federal task orders (e.g., NIFC contracts 1202SC22M0460, 1202SC22M0581, 1202SC22M0133), generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in obligated task orders annually.26 Pacific Oasis places an exceptionally strong emphasis on continuous team development and formalized Incident Command System (ICS) training, offering a wide range of introductory through upper-division courses for all personnel levels to ensure tactical superiority on the fireline.26
### **Miller Timber Services**
Based in Philomath, Oregon, Miller Timber Services possesses over three decades of institutional experience in the wildland fire management industry.9 The company operates highly disciplined 20-person Type 2 and Type 2IA handcrews, which are uniquely supported by an arsenal of heavy equipment resources, including tactical dozers, skidgines, feller bunchers, and specialized off-road water tenders designed to facilitate rapid water transport in extreme terrain.9 Their training regimen is particularly rigorous; all entry-level firefighters must attend a comprehensive 40-hour fire academy and must successfully complete the physical Work Capacity Test (WCT) at the Arduous Level prior to deployment.9 Miller Timber holds significant federal contracts, including the massive National Type 2IA Firefighter Crews vehicle (Contract 1202SC22T2307) valued with ceilings exceeding $10.2 million.38
### **Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc.**