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FS-1500-7 (VER.05/24) USDA SU*S Forest Service OMBNo.0596-0217 U.S. DEPARTMENT OFAGRICU JURE EXP: 05/31/2027 The Cooperator is a fire organization that has the responsibility of maintaining fire protection facilities in the vicinity of SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST administered lands, for mutual aid in furnishing fire protection for such property and for other property for which such organization normally provides fire protection. Therefore, it is mutually advantageous, in their mutual interest, and in the public interest, for the parties to coordinate their efforts in the prevention, detection, management, and suppression of wildland fires in and adjacent to their areas of responsibility to limit duplication and improve efficiency and effectiveness. Inconsideration ofthe mutual commitments and conditions herein made, the parties agree as follows: M. TERNIINOLOGY, EXIIIBITS, AND SUPPLEMENTS: A. Words and phrases used herein may have different meanings or interpretations for different readers. To establish a common understanding, some words and phrases as used herein are defined in the text ofthis agreement. Where there are inconsistencies, the hierarchy of terminology will be those defined by statute, those defined by regulation, those defined in policy, those defined in this agreement, those defined in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group WCG Glossn of Wildland Fire Terminolog , and then all other agency and interagency documentation. B. The following exhibits are incorporated into this agreement: • Exhibit A — Map of Protection Areas and Boundaries • Exhibit B —Protection (Operating) Plan • Exhibit C —Fire Supplemental Project Agreement • Exhibit D — Cost Share Agreement C. Exhibit A must be completed and attached to this agreement prior to execution. The exhibit must illustrate the protection areas of the signatory parties, along with the scope of initial attack and associated mutual aid zones. D. Exhibit B must be completed and attached to this agreement prior to execution. The exhibit must include a narrative description and/or a list of resources that document protection planning for operational efficiencies. Refer to VI -A -Protection (Operating) Plan for additional consideration. E. Exhibits C and D are provided for standardized format and are intended to supplement this agreement. Completion and execution of Exhibit C or D does not require formal modification to this agreement. However, nothing in Exhibits C and D should conflict with the authority and provisions of this agreement. Page 02 of 47 717125