Announcements
Announcements
6/21/2024:
The 2024 NERV Payment Package Example has been posted to the NERV Section of the website. Please review if you need to submit a NERV Payment Package.
6/10/2024:
The 2024 OF-297 Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket Form has been posted on the AD Forms Page under Incident Forms. There is also an attached link to the NWCG Website with examples on how to fill out.
6/4/2024:
A new document has been posted to the Incident Information Page. This document is on "How to Read Your Resource Order."
4/25/2024:
If you have not submitted a Taskbook Request, you need to do so as soon as possible.
To submit a request please go to the AD Website > AD Training Page.
Please make sure you check the NWCG Website to ensure you have met all the requirements for the Taskbook you are requesting and that you are following the instructions stated in the Google Form.
4/18/2024:
This message is only for AD's that require a work capacity test as a requirement for their position.
If your position requires a work capacity test, we have added additional Test Dates!
Option 1: Wednesday April 24th 2024 at 09:00
Option 2: Wednesday May 15th 2024 at 09:00
Signup through the link below:
4/15/2024: An informational email went out today about Preseason Meeting Option Number Two. This email only went out to ADs that did not attend Preseason Meeting Option Number 1. If you already attended a Preseason Meeting, this does not apply to you.
4/12/2024:
If you are traveling for any Non-Emergency Travel and there needs to be a change to your departing or returning flight (i.e., you have an emergency, training or meeting ends early, etc.,), you must contact Fire Business prior to making any changes or cancellations on your own.
Please do not make any changes/cancellations on your own.
If you are traveling for any Emergency Travel and there needs to be a change to your departing or returning flight (i.e., you have an emergency, incident ends early, etc.,), you must contact Dispatch prior to making any changes or cancellations on your own.
Please do not make any changes/cancellations on your own.
**Reservations are not made directly through the airlines, so please do not contact them directly for any changes or cancellations. **
4/4/2024: Please visit the AD Upload Page with information on How to Properly Sign and Scan Documents. An informational email went out today on how to properly sign your Casual Hire Forms and how to Properly Scan in Documents.
4/4/2024:
Do you need to attend a training for your position?
Does this training also require you to travel?
If so, then this email is for you!
The most important thing to remember when you need training and require travel with that training request is to:
Submit your requests on the AD Website at least two weeks prior to the scheduled training date!
While we understand that some circumstances may not always allow for this, it is a best practice to submit your requests to us as soon as possible.
Please note that we check submissions every morning.
If you need more information about Training Requests, Non-Emergency Travel Requests, Submitting AD Training Hours/Approval Process, please refer to the email that was sent out on 3/28 or the AD Website for more information.
3/28/2024:
Please read the following email for instructions on the following:
Training Requests
Non-Emergency Travel Requests
Submitting AD Training Hours/Approval Process
If you need to attend a training, you must follow the below instructions:
Go to the AD Website
Select the Single Resource AD Page
Select "Training" button
Select "Training Requests/Submissions"
Scroll down to submit your Training Request
From there, Fire Business will get an alert and will coordinate with the FMO and will make the determination to approve the Training request.
If you need to also Travel for your Training, you must follow the below instructions:
Go to the AD Website
Select the Single Resource AD Page
Select "Training" button
Select "Training Requests/Submissions"
Scroll down to submit your Non-Emergency Travel Request (pictured below)
From there, Fire Business will get an alert and will coordinate with the FMO and will make the determination to approve the Training and Travel request.
After that, Fire Business will arrange your travel for the training and send you all the necessary documentation for your trip.
You will then be sent a Casual Hire Form via email that will need to be reviewed, signed, and returned to the Fire Business email at BLM_NV_SND_Firebusiness@blm.gov
Upon return from your assignment, you will need to submit your AD Time and AD Travel. Please Refer to the AD Website with instructions on how to properly submit your paperwork in order to get paid. 🙂 You will find the information on the "AD Time" and "AD Travel" pages on the AD Website.
Lastly, attached you will find examples on how to properly fill out your CTR and OF-288. This documentation is very important. You must annotate what hours are travel and what hours are training. The example will show you how to do this.
These examples can also be found on the AD Website on the "AD Forms" Page. Please take the time to read the examples! Not properly filling out these forms will result in delayed payment!
After your training hours are submitted through the AD Website, they must be approved by the FMO. NOTE: Each course is allotted a specific amount of time. If it takes you longer to complete an online course, we are unable to compensate you for those hours. Refer the AD SOP (General Information>Policy and Publication) for online training hours.
2/08/2024:
Go to the AD Training Page for information on the 2024 Great Basin Priority Training Program. The nomination process opens on February 12, 2024. Forms must received no later than April 1, 2024.
1/31/2024:
Below is information regarding the AD Single Resource Meetings. Only individuals that have received an Acceptance Letter are allowed to participate. Contact Fire Business if unable to attend one if these mandatory meetings. Only extenuating circumstances will be considered.
There are two option dates to provide flexibility to our ADs. You only need to attend one of these meetings.
Preseason Meeting Option 1:
Thursday February 13th 2024 at 17:00.
Preseason Meeting Option 2:
Wednesday April 23rdth 2024 at 1700. Note: We are not accepting hiring documents at this meeting.
1/9/24:
Acceptance letters will be going out to AD's that applied for the 2024 Fire Season the week of January 16th 2024. Please monitor your emails.
Critical Due Dates
Please email Fire Business blm_nv_snd_firebusiness@blm.gov to set up an appointment to drop off your hiring documents.. DO NOT email hiring documents to the Fire Business email due to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
The 2024 Standard Operating Procedures is your go-to for information
Take the time to review it before contacting Fire Business
If you run into any issues with the website or have questions please contact
Fire Business at blm_nv_snd_firebusiness@blm.gov
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30 pm.
Do not call outside of business hours, weekends, and holidays.
If it is an emergency, please contact the Duty Officer.