We are providing information about the implementation of our new agency budget structure through myth-busting and sharing facts that help us all learn together.

Myth #5: Land mobile radio specialists should not charge salary to the incident’s suppression, or WFSU, “p-code” when on fire assignment.

Fact #5: Land mobile radio specialists, like many other employees, are agency personnel who may have collateral incident support duties. When on a resource order for a fire assignment, these personnel (non-Wildland Fire Salary and Expenses funded employees) will charge directly to WFSU for suppression salary, overtime and travel.

For more detailed information about current budget operations and FAQs, you can visit FY2021 Appropriated Budget Structure (internal site) or contact your local budget officer.

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