Data entry notes:
This Agreement is incorporated in a Public Law (105 - 377) of the United States by which approval on behalf of the United States is granted to the Agreement.; This Agreement is incorporated in a Public Law (105 - 377) of the United States by which approval on behalf of the United States is granted to the Agreement.; This Agreem ent, entered into by and between state, provincial and territorial wildland fire protection agencies of the United States of America and Canada, shall promote effective prevention and control of forest fires in the Northwest wildland region of the United States and adjacent areas in Canada by providing for mutual aid by its members in fire control and by establishing procedures in operating plans that will facilitate such aid (art. I). Whenever a member requests aid from any other member in co ntrolling or preventing wildland fires, other members shall render aid to the extent they possibly can (art. V). Article VI concerns the direction of aid by one member involving agents of other members. Members may request the United States Forest Service to act as the co-ordinating agency for purposes of this Agreement.; FAO Descriptors: 328; 329; 312; 110
