Presentation Title: Rangeland Fire Protection Associations, A �All Hands, All The development of Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPAs) creates a legitimate avenue for private landowners to participate in wildland fire suppression operations with other local, State and Federal agencies. Private landowners, particularly grazing permittees, have a substantial interest in providing fire protection on unprotected private lands and suppression assistance on adjacent State and Federal lands. This level of collaboration requires the removal of certain barriers and the creation of key critical success factors. RFPAs are created when a State establishes statute that allows for their formation, area landowners then create a board of directors, meet established minimum requirements, take wildland fire training, and sign agreements with adjoining agencies. The partnership with RFPAs has become a force multiplier in the arena of wildland fire suppression. Valued relationships have been built between local, State and Federal partners, coupled with enhanced capability and capacity, and increased safety and effectiveness of an integrated response. RFPAs enhance our national effort to build a complete and coordinated approach to wildland fire, and they are an example of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy in action.
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