MISSION STATEMENT

The Three Sisters Wildfire Contractors’ Association’s mission is to provide the highest level of training and support services to the Wildland Firefighting Community, within the guidelines and policies set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding’s issued to TSWCA by the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group.

Anyone using the services of this Association can expect us to work with them to achieve our mutual goals with fairness, for the good of all in our dynamic industry. TSWCA in turn expects the users of our services to cultivate a reputation of Safety, Performance, and Professionalism in all aspects of their business.

TSWCA is committed to providing a key component in the establishment of safe, experienced, professional firefighters, who excel in the field for Incident Management Teams and Ultimately, the taxpayers of the United States. TSWCA will act to the full extent within the scope of the MOU’s, and will be transparent to PNWCG and its member agencies at all times. TSWCA will at all times strictly adhere to its code of ethics, and will not discriminate based on gender, race,
religion, or sexual orientation.

Capability STATEMENT

THREE SISTERS WILDFIRE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (TSWCA) has signed into agreements and holds current and valid Memorandum of Understandings “MOU’s” with the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (PNWCG) to conduct and facilitate NWCG course curriculum (Training) and Personnel Records Verifications. Therefore, the NWCG and its cooperating agencies will recognize course completion certificates and accept records verifications provided by TSWCA.

TSWCA and its member instructors have been providing a quality service to the Wildland Firefighting profession both private and agency for over 3 decades. During this tenure we have trained thousands of Firefighters from entry level to advanced positions in the ICS System.

As a condition and requirement of these “MOU’s” our instructor cadre and records inspectors are verified annually through the guidelines contained in:

NWCG PMS: 901-1 “Field Managers Course Guide” and NWCG PMS: 310-1“Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide”.

Additionally, we believe and take pride in knowing that our member instructors are very proficient in the course matter and content they teach. Many are still currently involved in operations and on Incident Management Teams, with years of experience in the agencies and private sector.

Over the years, our instructor cadre has included and is composed of members with the following ICS qualifications and experience: type 2 Incident Commander, Type 2 SOF, Type 2 OPS, USFS fire staff, Type 3 IC, DIVS, TFLD/STL, RESL, SRB C-E, FIRB, STAM, etc.

TSWCA was founded on the premise of providing the highest quality instruction in our industry and continues to operate under this tenant.

Guided by and following the principles set forth in PMS 907, PMS 901, NWCG 310-1 and the MOU’s, TSWCA remains dedicated to providing the highest level of training within the guidelines, and to the high standards that the NWCG mandate for individuals in the Wildland Firefighting profession.

Achieving a Safe, Prepared, Well Informed and Productive work force through professional training has been and will continue to be our goal.