Wildland firefighting workshop

RBC I The White River National Forest (WRNF) is hosting a free workshop for small businesses interested in contracting with the Forest Service to provide equipment, supplies and/or food support to wildland firefighting efforts. Small businesses currently doing business or hoping to do business with the Forest Service are invited to attend. Topics covered will include updates on regulations, contracts, the ordering and payment process and types of services needed to support crews. Services and equipment needed to support firefighting include meals, copiers, heavy equipment, refrigerated trailers, ice, hardware, showers, toilets, hand-washing stations and lodging.
The event will be held on Feb. 7 from 1-4 p.m. at the Business Incubator Center – Colorado PTAC’s Western Slope Office, 2591 Legacy Way, Grand Junction, Colo. To register, or for more information, contact Liz Turner 970-257-4819 or [email protected].