Pavement Markings

2026-11-03

BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST This plan outlines the channels of responsibility for fire prevention and suppression activities and sets up an attack procedure in the event of a fire within the Project Area . The Project Area is defined as that area within the National Forest and within ½ mile of the project right - of - way work areas and all roads used for construction purposes . I . Responsibilities 1 . Contractor 1 . Will cooperate with the District Ranger and / or Fire Management Officer in preparation of a fire plan , by furnishing necessary information on personnel , equipment and organization . 2 . Is responsible for and will direct all fire suppression activities within the project area until relieved by a Forest Service Representative or a South Dakota Wildland Fire Division Representative . 3 . Will make certain that prevention and suppression actions are in accord with contract requirements , including the fire plan . 4 . Will immediately notify authorities if a fire occurs . The following telephone numbers will be used . 911 Great Plains Dispatch Center – 605 - 399 - 3160 5 . Will delegate the second person in authority on the job to be responsible for the above activities when he or she is not on the project . 2 . Forest Service District Ranger or Delegated Fire Staff 1 . Is responsible for all fire prevention & suppression activities on the Ranger District in which the project is located . 2 . Will review the standard fire plan for adequacy and after discussing any need for changes with the Area Engineer , will add any specific provisions needed for the project . 3 . At least once on each project will accompany the Area Engineer on an inspection of compliance with the project fire requirements . The Area Engineer will notify the Contractor of corrective measures which must be taken when fire requirements are not being observed . II . Tools and Equipment 1 . Required Tools 1 . The Contractor will furnish and maintain in a serviceable condition ; one shovel , McLeod , or Pulaski for each of his employees ; to be used only for suppressing wildland fires . These tools will be kept in sealed boxes and available within the immediate working area . 2 . The Contractor will furnish one shovel and one fully charged fire extinguisher UL rate at 4 B : C or more on each truck , personal vehicle , tractor , grader , or other heavy equipment . For each welder he / she will furnish one shovel and one backpack fivegallon water - filled tank with pump ; for each gasoline power tool , including but not limited to chain saws , soil augers , rock drills , etc . one shovel or one chemical pressurized fire extinguisher , fully charged . The required fire tools shall , at no time , be farther than 25 feet from the point of operation of the power tool . Contractor will also furnish any other equipment called for elsewhere in the contract . a . Shovels will be size “ O ” or larger and will be not less than 35 inches in length . All fire tools and equipment required to be furnished by the Contractor will always be in good working condition .

South Dakota

2026-05-15