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Federal Excess Personal Property Program & Firefighter Property Program

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What is the Federal Excess Personal Property Program (FEPP)The Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) program refers to Forest Service-owned property that is on loan to State Foresters for the purpose of wildland and rural firefighting. Most of the property originally belonged to the Department of Defense (DoD). Once acquired by the Forest Service, it is loaned to state cooperators for fire…
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Wildland Fire & Related Videos

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Working in Wildland Fire  For Alberto Ortega, being a Fire Prevention Captain is a dream come true. His biggest impact is making contact with the public in amazing places, and inspiring others to love their public lands.  Generations of ranching led Francesca Chavez to consider a career in wildland firefighting with the Forest Service. Her deep interest in conservation and…
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Aviation Technical Bulletins

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Forest Service (FSTB) and Interagency (IATB)Interagency Aviation Technical Bulletins are blue bordered and published on an as needed basis. They are utilized to disseminate information to raise awareness of technical issues related to aircraft systems, equipment or operations.FSTB 2016 - 2024202424-01 UH-60/S-70 Operational Engine Health Indicator Test / Anti-Ice Bleed and Start Valve Check…
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Fiscal Year Aviation Safety Summaries

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A lead plane guiding a very large airtanker (VLAT) as it drops fire retardant on the Cove Creek Fire.  2024 - 202120242023202220212020 - 2016202020192018201720162015 - 201120152014 (not available)201320122011 2010 - 20062010200920082007 20062005 -…
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USDA Forest Service and Interagency Aviation Publications

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Aviation Safety Management System AlertsInteragency Aviation Safety Alerts are hosted on the Department of Interior - Office of Aviation Services websiteForest Service Aviation Forms (in alphabetical order)Flight Request Justification Approval Administrative Use Aircraft (AUA-1), December 2024, (PDF fillable form, 216 KB)FS-5700-0020 Instructions for Airplane Pilot Qualifications and…
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Incident Business Practices Cost Accounting

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Incident Job Code DirectionFY 2025Direction for Incident Job Code Use, (PDF) (48 KB)Incident Job Codes by Category, (XLXS) (48 KB)Incident Job Codes by Region, (XLXS) (229 KB)FY 2024Direction for Incident Job Code Use, (PDF, 501 KB)Incident Job Codes by Category, (PDF, 87 KB)Incident Job Codes by Region, (PDF, 123 KB)FY 2023Direction for Incident Job Code UseIncident Job Codes by CategoryIncident…
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