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The Federal Excess Personal Property Program Click here for access to FEPMIS Resources Pages |
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Background
Under the Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) program, Federal property, originally purchased for use by a Federal agency, but no longer needed by that entity, is acquired by the USDA Forest Service for loan to one of the 50 States or the Territories for use in the State's rural or wildland fire protection program. As a result, the equipment stays in service to America, protecting lives and property across the nation. The "personal" part of the FEPP program simply refers to any tangible property that is not real estate. This can include trucks, aircraft, personal protective equipment, motor oil, nuts, bolts, fire hose, et cetera, but not buildings. The State Forester makes the initial decision that an FEPP item is appropriate for use, and the USDA Forest Service must concur. The property is then loaned to the State Forester, who may then place it with local departments to improve local fire programs. Approximately 70% of the property involved in the Forest Service FEPP program is sub-loaned to local fire departments. Contact Jan Polasky with questions about the FEPP program. Does FEPP make a difference? To quote John Burwell, Oklahoma State Forester: "The FEPP program is the foundation of what has become the largest program area within our agency (Rural Fire Defense). We are proud of the achievements we've made in improving fire services throughout rural Oklahoma through the use of such equipment. The savings to Oklahoma's rural homeowners in insurance costs alone amounts to some $35,000,000 annually as a result of fire service improvements resulting from our Rural Fire Defense program." This is typical of State use of FEPP!
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