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System Safety Assessment - Single Engine Airtankers (SEAT) 

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

SEAT System - SEAT Aircraft 

Pre-Mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Capabilities 

High Density Altitude effects the aircraft quantity/performance 

Frequent

Critical

High 

Assign appropriate SEAT aircraft for mission and typical DA. Conduct pre-mission performance planning. Reinforce HHH Training. Acquire incident altitude and route information when available. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Inappropriate Aircraft for Mission 

Occasional

Critical

Serious Ensure SEAT is appropriate for temperatures, altitude terrain and mission. Receive feedback from pilots and Aerial Supervisor. Utilize electronic map technology when possible. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Maintenance 

Mechanical Failure 

Occasional

Catastrophic

High

Pilot & SEMG monitor maintenance schedule. Pilot reviews & understands emergency procedures. Remote

Catastrophic

Serious 

Aircraft Improperly Maintained 

Occasional

Catastrophic

High 

Follow Contract requirements and Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Aircraft inspectors check that FAA maintenance requirements are met. Pilot performs/ensures that daily pre-flight inspections are complete and that all life/time limit maintenance items are within limits. SEMG ensure pre/post flight inspections completed. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Collision Avoidance 

Smoke/Lighting/Inversion - Inclement Weather conditions between Airbase & Incident 

Frequent

hic Catastroph

Maintain VMC. Practice See & Avoid. Establish Communications. Ensure sound mission planning is performed and weather briefing is received. Know and understand Fire Traffic Area (FTA). Keep windscreen clean. Pilot and ground resources must maintain Situational Awareness. Pilot should exercise go/no-go option. 

Remote

Critical

High

Medium 

Un-used or inoperable High Visibility aircraft lighting systems 

Occasional

Critical

Serious Aircraft lighting systems need to be utilized and maintained. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Congested Airspace, Military Airspace, Uncontrolled Airports, 

Frequent

Catastrophic

High 

Comply with Interagency Aerial Supervision guide. Ensure effective airspace coordination is conducted between Dispatch & FBOs & Military Units. Understand, review, and discuss the Fire Traffic Area (FTA) in briefings. Review known aerial hazards. 

Remote

Catastrophic

Serious 

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SEAT System - SEAT Aircraft (continued) 

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

Pre-Mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Aircraft Carding and 

Pilot Inspection 

Process 

Lack of Standardization 

Occasional

Marginal

MediumEnsure implementation of standardized SEAT aircraft and pilot inspection process. Train inspectors on new standards. Remote

Marginal

Medium 

Equipment 

Not Enough Inspectors to consistently detect unsafe equipment, inadequate skills, etc. 

Occasional

Critical

SeriousTrain and utilize more Interagency Inspectors (include all agencies) with past SEAT program experience and knowledge. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Inadequate Pre-Flight/Post-Flight Inspections 

Occasional

Critical

SeriousAgency and vendor should ensure adequate time for Inspection. Encourage pilot to utilize time to complete Inspections. Document Pre/Post Flight Inspections daily. Remote

Marginal

Medium 

Communications 

Changing Technology & Lack of Training 

Probable

Critical

HighInspection & carding process ensure Contractors (Pilots) are skilled with equipment provided - GPS, 

VHF & UHF Radios, AFF, etc. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Lack of Radio Equipment Compatibility (Narrow Banding & Frequencies). Future considerations: Digital requirements. Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Continue to work with State, City & County Fire Departments to meet future Federal Standards and compatibility issues. Work with national agency/interagency radio program leaders ensure the policies they develop are compatible with aviation requirements. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Provide programming s

Inadequate Frequency Management ent Frequen

Catastrophic 

Conduct effective air base in-briefings. Develop specialized training-simulations. Conduct frequent 

AAR d/ d t bl i P f AARs and/or sand table exercises. Perform 

periodic reviews of frequency lists and avionics equipment operations. Check radio systems following relief pilot duty. Ensure that positive communications are established. 

te Remo

cal Critica

m 

High 

Medium 

No Communications between SEAT pilot and ground/air ops. 

Occasional

Catastrophic

HighFollow appropriate checklists and procedures. If no contact can be established on incident return to 

base. Occasional

Catastrophic

Medium 

Radio Frequency Congestion 

Frequent

Critical

High 

Make alternative frequencies readily available. Publish secondary frequencies. Utilize AFF when possible to reduce congestion. Maintain effective working relations with frequency coordinators. During high fire activity consider ordering stand alone frequency coordinator. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Lack of flight following frequencies 

Probable

Critical

High 

Assign discreet local flight following frequencies whenever possible. Utilize standardized AFF procedures. Utilize National Flight Following if necessary. Remote

Critical

Medium 

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SEAT System - Maintenance 

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

Pre-Mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Documentation Maintenance not tracked well 

Occasional

Critical

Serious 

SEMG should be proactive during the pre-use inspection. SEMG should proactively seek and document maintenance information when the aircraft and pilot reports for assignment. Vendor needs to share maintenance information as SEAT moves between assignments. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Responsibilities 

Experience and/or knowledge level of contractor personnel assigned to perform maintenance duties is unknown. Occasional

Critical

SeriousEmphasis should be focused on verification of credentials by Government Inspectors. SEMG/PI should coordinate with COTR. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Distractions created by Collateral Duties (A&P/driver/mixer etc). 

Occasional

Critical

SeriousAvoid overloading support personnel with responsibilities and workload. Utilize additional crew members as necessary. Remote

Marginal

Medium 

SEAT System - SEAT Base Facilities (Permanent & Temporary) 

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

Pre-mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Communications Lack of Adequate Radio Equipment, Computers & IT Support 

Occasional

Critical

SeriousContinue efforts to upgrade/improve communications and IT equipment, and program support on an annual basis. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Security Unsecured Air Base Facilities increase risk of sabotage. 

Frequent

Critical

High 

C l ith C t t i t Di d Comply with Contract requirements. Discuss and 

exercise after-hours options to provide security. Address security concerns during initial briefings. Ensure thorough pre-use inspections on all equipment and facilities. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

SEAT Base Standards 

Inadequate Runway Minimums. 

Frequent

Critical

High 

Verify that length, width and surface conditions, congested area and elevation for minimum operational use are adequate. (Make & Model of aircraft). Remote

Critical

Medium 

Inadequate Ramp Space Minimums 

Frequent

Critical

High 

Verify that length, width and surface conditions for type and number of equipment and aircraft are adequate. Consider ordering qualified Ramp Manager with communications. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Haz Mat 

concerns/spills 

Frequent

Marginal Lack of adequate spill prevention/mitigation equipment on site and the knowledge to use it. Serious 

Provide SEAT base operations (both government/vendor) with approved Haz Mat storage and containment facilities/equipment. Solicit for National Contracts to provide portable haz mat storage facilities for incidents. Provide hands on training. 

Remote

Marginal

Medium 

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SEAT System - SEAT Contracts 

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

Pre-mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

On-Call vs. Variable 

Term 

Lack of Continuity, Efficiency, Proficiency, Training, Familiarization and CRM with Contractor Personnel and Local Operations. 

Frequent

Critical

High 

Utilizing more Variable Term contracts will increase continuity between contractor and local unit which produces better CRM and reduces exposure/safety issues for managers and ground personnel. Both Government and Vendor should secure adequate funding to provide training and simualtions. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

SEAT System - Personnel (Government) 

Pre-mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Utilization Span of Control 

Frequent

Critical

High 

Ensure that base operations plans address contingency to handle events where span-ofcontrol may be exceeded. Home units need to mitigate this issue by pre-training and recruitment of supplemental personnel. Comply with ISOG. Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Management SEAT Managers & ATB Managers are not fully aware of Aircraft Maintenance Issues. 

Frequent

Marginal

Serious 

Agency personnel need to rely upon AMD Technical Service Maintenance Inspectors to determine proper maintenance procedures and authorization to return the aircraft to contract availability. SEMG notifies local UAO of any 

maintenance issues maintenance issues. 

Remote

Marginal

Medium 

Training 

Lack of knowledge and experience in Aviation Contract Administration and Aviation Program Management for SEAT Manager Trainees. 

Frequent

Marginal

MediumRecommend SEAT Manager attend aviation contract administration course. Also highly recommend a season of wildland fire line experience. Remote

Marginal

Medium 

Lack of knowledge and experience in ramp operations 

Frequent

Critical

HighDevelop standardized ramp management training for SEAT managers. Remote

Marginal

Medium 

Human Factors 

Fatigue 

Probable

Critical

High 

Adhere to established work-rest policy/guidelines and promote additional off-time when possible. Request additional staffing and/or detailers during peaks of high fire activity. Ensure adequate facilities and supplies are available. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Acceptance of Risk as Normal 

Probable

Critical

High 

Emphasize importance of "situational awareness" as a means to recognizing risk. Consider utilization of the SEAT Coordinator, SEAT Program Manager positions as a method of 

mitigating risk. Provide Risk Management Training 

for the SEMG. Ensure SEAT Manager reviews Risk Management Workbook with the vendor. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Changes in standard operating procedures not known Probable

Marginal

SeriousClarify & Confirm Program changes. Notify appropriate personnel, in a timely manner. Accept questions and seek out responses. Remote

Marginal

Medium 

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SEAT System - Personnel (Government continued) 

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

Pre-mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Human Factors 

(continued) 

Conflicting personalities resulting in hazardous 

attitudes 

Occasional

Critical

Serious 

If individuals cannot professionally resolve differences, managers and supervisors must intervene immediately. Brief/debrief, employ CRM, provide honest and objective feedback, maintain positive attitude. Maintain professionalism and mission focus at all times. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Experience 

Variable Term vs. On-Call SEAT Manager. 

Frequent

Marginal

Serious Provide program oversight (Local, State or Natl., IQCS) to ensure that SEMG meet currency experience requirements and have completed tri- annual refresher as per ISOG. Remote

Marginal

Medium 

Aerial Supervision - Lack of SEAT specific knowledge and experience Probable

Critical

High 

Provide thorough pre-mission briefing, conduct post-mission AARs and have an experienced ATGS ride-along if available. Include specific SEAT section for ATGS. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Policy/ Procedure 

Policy Deviation 

Occasional

Marginal

MediumRe-enforce and emphasize to SEMGs to communicate with local UAO, SECOs, Contracting Officers, SAMs, etc. when questions and issues arise. Remote

Marginal

Medium 

Multiple Agencies - Differing Standards (State vs Fed) 

Frequent

Critical

HighRecommend continued development & implementation of Interagency standardized SEAT 

program management and policy. Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Utilization Utilization Drivers not understanding/following DOT P li /R l i Policy/Regulations ccasional Occa

Marginal 

diumStronger emphasis by agency to contractor regarding their responsibility to comply with regarding their responsibility to comply with 

policies and regulations (rest, driving and duty). 

mote Re

Marginal 

dium 

Med

Med

Training - Pilot Potential for Inadequate SEAT Pilot Training 

Occasional

Critical

SeriousContinue with further development of contractor SEAT Pilot training program opportunities and/or BLM/FS NAFA & SEAT Pilot Academy. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Training - Mixers & 

Loaders 

Not all Mixers & Loaders are adequately trained and qualified. 

Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Ensure that those bases using agency personnel for loading operations provide adequate training to ground personnel prior to fire assignment. Provide training documentation to agency aviation managers on the mixing and loading of fire chemical retardant products. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

SEAT System-Personnel (Contractor) 

Pre-mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

Human Factors Ground support personnel fatigue and workload Probable

Critical

High 

Ensure contractor compliance with rest and duty limitations for ground support personnel so as not to overextend. (Company and agencies are responsible to monitor closely). Utilize additional crew members as necessary. Monitor number of aircraft being loaded and additional workload. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

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SEAT System-Personnel (Contractor) 

Pre-mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

Human Factors 

(continued) 

Pilot - poor decision making: multi tasking, mission focus, sense of urgency, peer pressure 

Frequent

Critical

High 

Ensure that these items are addressed in the contract pre-work meeting and re-enforced in the daily air base briefings, post mission briefings or whenever the need is identified. All personnel 

involved in operations should recognize hazardous 

situations or behavior. Communicate issues or concerns. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Acceptance of Risk as Normal 

Probable

Catastrophic

High 

Emphasize importance of "situational awareness" as a means to recognizing risk. Consider providing Risk Management Training for the Pilot. Re-address complacency and self discipline in daily air base briefings. Review Risk Management Workbook and/or Vendor SMS Manual on a regular basis. 

Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Poor CRM with crew rotations; Crew rotation may affect aircraft/equipment knowledge transfer. Probable

Critical

High 

Make effort to ensure that contractor relief personnel arrive at base prior to relief cycle with sufficient overlap time to receive good in-brief from primary personnel. Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Single Pilot workload may be considered to be 

excessive based on demands that he/she be able to operate several cockpit equipment items during mission performance (i.e. MultiTasking Overload.). 

Frequent

Critical

High 

Utilize Aerial Supervision if available to reduce cockpit workload. Utilize newer technology such as AFF to minimize radio traffic. Conduct AAR's, sand table exercises and on ground CRM Exercises. Incorporate Operations personnel in simulations and exercises, as well as AAR's. 

Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Conflicting and/or Difficult Personalities 

Probable

Critical

If i di id l t f i ll l If individuals cannot professionally resolve 

differences, managers and supervisors must intervene immediately. Brief/debrief, employ CRM, provide honest and objective feedback, maintain positive attitude. Maintain professionalism and mission focus at all times. 

Occasional

Critical

High 

Serious 

Pilot Training and 

Experience 

Lack of fire mission training and lack of proficiency flight time. Probable

Catastrophic

High 

Vendors have instituted training programs such as CRM, risk management, and flight safety with the intent to standardize cockpit procedures. Develop the McCllelan training center for fire environment and make available for vendor use. Other training includes aircraft performance and limitations. 

Occasional

Catastrophic

Serious 

High number of target fixation and tactical maneuvering errors. Probable

Catastrophic

High 

Company training plans should address human factors including target fixation, situational awareness, task overload, and performance/tactical planning errors. Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Inadequate flight experience 

Occasional

Catastrophic

High Adhere to existing contract requirements requiring contractors to validate pilots' experience and training. Remote

Catastrophic

Serious 

Training - Mixers & 

Loaders 

Not all Mixers & Loaders are adequately trained and qualified. 

Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Ensure that contractors provide adequate training to ground personnel prior to fire assignment. Provide training documentation to agency aviation managers on the mixing and loading of fire chemical retardant products. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

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SEAT System-Personnel (Contractor continued) 

Pre-mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

New Technology Lack of familiarity with technology, inability to utilize and operate equipment. 

Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Take a stronger approach with all Vendor personnel to ensure that they are trained in the function and operation of newer tech-equipment and systems prior to implementation and utilization. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Standardization Lack of standardized aircraft, support equipment, and communications equipment. 

Occasional

Critical

SeriousStandardize equipment specifications through the procurement process and mandate within the contract solicitation. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Agency Radio System Lack of technical support/inadequate support system. 

Frequent

Critical

High 

Agency radio system needs to be replaced, redesigned and upgraded to accommodate current demand and volume of use for current Fire & Aviation programs, as well as those of the future. (Standardize and buy user friendly equipment.) Maintain close working relations with agency radio program leaders and manufacturers to ensure aviation needs are addressed. 

Occasional

Critical

Serious 

SEAT System - SEAT Operations 

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

Pre-mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Missions 

Inefficient use of SEATs may result in Inefficient use of SEATs may result in 

unnecessary risk exposure to SEAT Pilot and ground personnel. (Risk vs. Reward) 

ent Frequen

cal Critica

h 

SEAT Pilot, Fire Managers, Dispatchers, line 

personnel and aerial supervisors need proper personnel, and aerial supervisors need proper 

education on use of SEATs. Use AAR as mitigation tool to prevent re-occurrence. Conduct pre and post -mission briefings. 

onal Occasion

nal Margina

m 

High

Medium 

Jurisdiction & Border Issues 

Occasional

Critical

SeriousAgency and Contractor should provide training and orientation. Local unit to brief and initiate utilization of the local Airspace Boundary Plan. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Defined standard Lead Plane profiles for SEATs Probable

Critical

High 

Re-enforce local Interagency Lead Plane SOP's for SEAT aircraft tactical operations. Contractors need to also address SEAT/Lead Plane SOPs during annual training. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Flying low level at operational weights and airspeeds in areas with hazards. 

Frequent

Catastrophic

High 

Perform high level reconnaissance prior to descending to work in the low-level environment. Utilize aerial supervision when available. Utilize proper aircraft energy management techniques. Remote

Catastrophic

Serious 

Inexperienced Personnel-Government & Contractors 

Frequent

Critical

HighAgency & Contractors need to evaluate required training to determine if personnel are staying current with program needs. Remote

Critical

Medium 

A Sense of urgency may be placed on Contractor personnel at various points in the mission. Occasional

Critical

Serious Address the SAFETY vs. URGENCY issue as a special-emphasis item during in-briefing with contractor and agency employees. Reinforce this throughout the entire operational period. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Drop Height Minimums 

Frequent

Catastrophic

High

Maintain 60 ft. obstacle clearance as the minimum decent altitude for all fire operations except during takeoff and landing. Remote

Catastrophic

Serious 

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SEAT System - SEAT Operations (continued) 

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

Pre-mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Mission (continued) 

Poor fuel management 

Remote

Catastrophic

Serious 

Monitor fuel quantities. Monitor fuel flow vs time. Follow fuel transfer procedures. Pre-flight the aircraft and plan the flight. Know refueling locations. Query other aircraft - fuel status and availability. 

Remote

Catastrophic

Serious 

Single Pilot cockpit workload 

Occasional

Catastrophic

Serious Maintain sterile cockpit policy, minimize in-flight diversions and frequency changes. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Wake Turbulence 

Occasional

Critical

Serious Exercise "CAUTION" when in congested airspace or in trail. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Lack of standardized dispatch form 

Probable

Critical

HighImplement utilization of National standard Aircraft Dispatch Form. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Ramp/Taxi operations and communications 

Frequent

Critical

SeriousEstablish local ramp/taxi protocols in cooperation with local airport operations. Ensure thorough in- briefing and monitor assigned ramp frequency. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Environment 

C fli ti g Ai p E i t Conflicting Airspace Environment 

ccasional Occasi i Crtical

ious

Local agency must provide orientation and "situational awareness" overview to SEAT pilots on Special Use Airspace, MTRs, TFRs etc. Utilize 

updated electronic equipment if possible. Assure pd t d l t i q ip t if p ibl A

that Dispatch and aviation program personnel are trained in Dispatch procedures for SUA. Use aerial supervision when available. 

mote Rei Crtical

dium 

Ser

Med 

Hazardous and Extreme Weather Conditions. 

Frequent

Critical

High 

Confirm weather information resources are available. Utilize updated electronic equipment if possible. Confirm that red-flag warnings are 

distributed. Ensure there are continual updates on 

changing weather conditions shared between pilots, air base mangers, dispatchers, etc. Go-NoGo is PIC decision. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Hazards and Extreme Terrain 

Frequent

Critical

High 

Get an adequate mission briefing and use performance planning to prevent CFIT events. Perform high level reconnaissance prior to descending to the low level environment. Use Aerial Supervision when available. Utilize electronic map technology if possible. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Congested areas and Urban Interface. 

Frequent

Critical

HighComply with congested area policies and ensure that aerial supervision is in place or has been requested. Remote

Critical

Medium 

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SEAT System - SEAT Operations (continued) 

Mitigation

Achieved?

Yes or No Additional Local Mitig

Pre-mitigation 

Mitigation 

Post-mitigation 

Sub-System Hazards 

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Likelihood

Severity

Outcome

Communications 

Lack of Available Frequencies 

Frequent

Critical

High 

Manage available frequencies as best as possible. 

Request additional frequencies as needed and release frequencies in a timely manner when no longer needed. Train all users in radio discipline. Utilize AFF when possible. Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Inadequate clarification of Chain of CommandWho is in charge. 

Occasional

Critical

SeriousValidate tactical (A-G & A-A) contacts identied on the Aircraft Dispatch form. Ensure the pilot has a copy and validate frequencies. Remote

Critical

Medium 

Performance Planning 

Lack of Planning - incorrect calculation of 

allowable retardant load; weight & balance 

Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Pilots need to ensure that proper weight and balance and performance planning is completed and shared with base personnel. Utilize appropriate aircraft performance charts for the designated base and area of operations. Base personnel should be aware of trigger points for downloading retardant, water, etc. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Inadequate runway lengths and/or surface conditions 

Occasional

Critical

Serious 

Specify length, width and surface conditions, congested areas and elevations for minimum operational use for each make and model of aircraft. This information must be validated by performance planning. 

Remote

Critical

Medium 

Lack of information on incident conditions 

ccasional Occa

Critical Cr

rious 

Utilize (National standard) A/C dispatch form, obtain as much information as possible from other aerial and ground resources. Obtain information from Pilot after initial load on additional downloads . Use Aerial Supervision when available. PIC has final authority on go/no go. Monitor AFF if possible. 

Remote 

Critical Cr

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