USDA Forest Service and Interagency Aviation Publications
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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Interagency Fire Program Management Standard (IFPM)
The Interagency Fire Program Management Standard (IFPM) is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Interior wildland bureaus to establish minimum qualification standards for key positions in Fire and Aviation Management (FAM). In addition, the U.S. Forest Service implemented an agency addendum to IFPM called the Forest Service Fire Program Management Standard…
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Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program
The Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program is designed to enhance and develop future leaders in wildland firefighting. As an apprentice, you’ll receive pay as you complete a 3,000 hour on-the-job training program at a residential wildland fire academy. The Forest Service covers all training costs. When you complete the program, you’ll have journey-level status as a wildland firefighter.…
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Incident Business Practices Materials
Incident Business Adviser MaterialsIncident Business Adviser Guides (February 2025)Final Agency Administrator Incident Business Management Responsibilities Course DocumentsIncident Business Management Coordination (2024)Federal Incident Business Coordinators, (PDF, 111 KB)State Incident Business Coordinators (PDF, 112 KB)Death and Serious Injury Handbook (2013)Dispatch Checklist for Critical…
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Wildland Fire Careers
Are you interested in a wildfire career with the Forest Service? Then you've come to the right place. Challenge yourself to new limits. Join the Forest Service men and women who serve to protect millions of acres of our forests, communities and natural resources.Wildland firefighters may be required to work long hours in challenging and changing conditions, such as high temperatures and steep…
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Wildland Fire Training
Wildland fire management is constantly changing in response to new science, public policy, technology, and lessons learned in safety and fire prevention.A wide range of courses are available year-round across the country for wildland fire professionals to update their knowledge and skills. Many courses are interagency in nature, while others are specific to the needs of the Forest Service.The…