Wildland Fire Program
GSA furnishes wildland fire protection equipment and supplies to federal agencies, as well as to U.S. Forest Service cooperating agencies, through formal agreements with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management.
Available Now! 2013 Wildland Fire Equipment Catalog
GSA has created a "flipbook" version of the 2013 catalog, ideal for online viewing.For those who need it, we've also created a text-only, pdf version. In late March, GSA mailed printed copies and additional copies are available.
Catalog Corrections:
Page 11: Synthetic Garden Hose (NSN 4210-01-167-1061) is actually white, not yellow as shown.
Page 16: Item D, Backpack Pump Liner (NSN 8465-01-321-1679) costs $6.65 EA, not $15.77.
Page 17: Item J, Gasoline Can (NSN 7240-01-044-5523) photo indicates that a separate, quick-disconnect coupler is included with the gasoline can. Instead, it is included with Item K, Fire Pump Gasoline Line (NSN 4210-00-568-9904).
Page 17: Item K, Fire Pump Gasoline Line (NSN 4210-00-568-9904) has a new description:
Neoprene gasoline line with self-priming bulb connects portable gasoline pumps to quick-disconnect gas tank. Hose ends are fitted with female 7/16" SAE threads to attach to the pump and a male quick-connect fitting (included) that connects to the gasoline can. Has a 1/4" ID. Cover is oil- and ozone-resistant. For use with Gasoline Can NSN 7240-01-044-5523. Forest Service Spec 5100-274. (NFES #0113)
Page 40: Standard Form SF-91, Motor Vehicle Accident Report (NSN 7540-00-634-4041) costs $7.29 HD, not $6.97.
Note on First Aid Kits
The manufacturer of 3 first aid kits (listed below) is revising a component label to clarify the description of its contents. Existing labels may suggest that the PVP iodine swab in each kit is sterile, when it is only the applicator that is sterile. The iodine solution, used as a disinfectant, was never intended to be a sterilized product. There is no safety issue for patients and no reason to return existing kits. However, labels on future products will be more specific.
The affected items are:
- NFES 0067, NSN 6545-00-656-1092 First Aid Kit, Type I
- NFES 1604, NSN 6545-00-656-1094 First Aid Kit, Type III
- NFES 1143, NSN 6545-01-010-7754 First Aid Kit, Type IV
GSA is committed to assisting in program implementation whenever possible, which includes the following objectives:
- Facilitate advance procurement;
- Assist in the standardization of wildland fire equipment and supplies;
- Effect savings through consolidated purchasing; and
- Provide for the direct distribution of items to field units.
For complete information on fire shelters, please visit this National Interagency Fire Center website.
GSA currently stocks more than 250 items managed under the fire program. These items include:
- Water handling equipment and supplies;
- Fire line tools;
- Fire shelters;
- Protective clothing;
- Canteens;
- Field packs;
- Sleeping bags;
- Batteries;
- Chainsaw chaps;
- First aid kits;
- Goggles and safety glasses; and
- Gloves.
The majority of these items are covered by rigid Forest Service specifications.
GSA Global Supply™ has a Fire Program Coordinator. The Fire Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall operation of supply support and liaison duties for the wildland firefighting agencies. Consult this website for future news and changes affecting the fire program. As new items are added to the program, or changes made which affect the customer, the information will be made available on this website.
