S-270

LOCATION - Burns Helibase

LEAD INSTRUCTOR - Jeremiah Boyd - Burns District BLM - 541-573-4477

COURSE COORDINATOR - Kristina Thissell - Burns District BLM - Kristina_Thissell@blm.gov - 541-573-4376 - 541-573-4318 (fax)

NOMINATIONS DUE - May1^st (Nom forms can be emailed to course coordinator or through IQCS)

NOTIFICATION OF SELECTION - May 2^nd

TARGET GROUP - This course is required training for all personnel desiring to be qualified as a Single Engine Air Tanker Manager (SEMG). This course also supports development of knowledge and skills for: Single Resource Bosses, Helicopter Manager (HMGB), Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP), and other positions that require basic knowledge of aviation operations.

S-270 is required per the Interagency Standards for Fire and Aviation for the BLM Engine Captain position, as well as any Single Resource Boss position per the FS Fire and and Aviation Qualifications Guide.

S-270 is also for those interested in helping out at the Burns SEAT Base as mixmaster, retardant crewmember/loader, and aircraft timekeeper.

OBJECTIVE - upon completion of this course the student will have obtained the basic understanding of the different functions of Air Operations.

COURSE DESCRIPTION - his course covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas. Note: The regulations, procedures and policies addressed in this course are primarily those governing federal agency and ICS operations. State, county, or other political subdivisions using this course will need to consult their agency having jurisdiction with respect to regulations, procedures and policies.