Out of state instead of local resources?

Working for a small contract engine company. Seems i am lucky to be out because I hear about many oregon contractors sitting at home while they are using many resources from out of state. I hear calfire is very busy in oregon this year.

Does anyone know if these out of state resources are agencies only? Or are they calling contractors from out of state? Is the gov trying to phase out contractors in this industry? Have the govs preferences changed recently, such as size of company, age of equipment, company appearance, etc....?