State And Private Forestry

Intermountain and Northern Regions

Federal Excess Personal Property Program    

The program is administered by the USDA Forest Service with delivery through the State Forester. The federal excess personal property (FEPP) program re-utilizes excess federal property obtained from military and other federal sources for use in rural and wildland fire fighting.  This equipment is loaned by agreement to State Foresters who can sub-loan it to local fire fighting organizations.  The benefits of the program include:

Benefits

• Enhances state and local fire protection capabilities by providing important equipment at a faction of the cost of purchasing new or used
• Complements the State Fire Assistance Program and the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fire protection across ownerships

Key Partners

Primary

• State Foresters

Secondary

• State Emergency Management Agencies
• State Fire Marshals
• Rural Fire Departments
• Other Federal Agencies
• Military Organizations
• Grazing Associations in North Dakota
• Counties

Opportunities for National Forests and Grasslands

Forest Service personnel can assist by identifying excess property that may be used by state and local fire organizations, and by encouraging local fire departments to pursue needed equipment through this program.

Program Coordinator for ID, MT, NV, ND, UT

For further assistance contact Cathy Scofield or Julie Campbell