The Pack Stock Center of Excellence serves as a one-stop shop for all pack stock related needs, operational and training. By capitalizing on the strengths and abilities of the seven stock programs remaining in Region 5, the Center functions as a networking system that managers can use when in need pack stock related services. This approach increases the Region’s ability to mobilize stock resources quickly and efficiently and improves our ability to accomplish a wide variety of projects using primitive, low-impact methods. Services include:

• Wildland fire support
• Training (stock use/primitive tools)
• Trail project support 
• Resource project support 
• Project oversight
• Technical expertise and consulting
• Development of safety protocols and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Community outreach and education
• Law enforcement support