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Aviation Safety on the Fire Line

Aviation Safety on the Fire Line. Ken Wong. Aviation Safety on the Fire Line. The success of our aviation operations on the fire line have several key factors. Setting Standards Education Management and Employee buy in Successes Continual Evaluation. “The Standards”.

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Aviation Safety on the Fire Line

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  1. Aviation Safety on the Fire Line Ken Wong

  2. Aviation Safety on the Fire Line • The success of our aviation operations on the fire line have several key factors. • Setting Standards • Education • Management and Employee buy in • Successes • Continual Evaluation

  3. “The Standards” • Rules and Regulations set for all flying requirements for the Ontario Government. • The Standards and Requirements for the Government of Ontario Approved Air Operators (“The Standards”) • Established in 1990 • Revision #2 May 01, 2000

  4. Air Operator Eligibility Process • Auditing the Air Operator • Auditing the Aircraft • Signed Documentation

  5. Regulatory Requirements • Federal Regulatory Body (Transport Canada) • Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Aviation Forest Fire Management Branch (AFFB)

  6. Insurance • Liability coverage not less than 5 million dollars • Endorsements • Indemnity

  7. Aircraft Standards • Dual Controls • Shoulder Restraint • Survival Equipment

  8. Pilot Standards • Minimum Aircrew Qualifications • Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) • Visual Flight Rules (VFR) • Rotary Aircraft Single Engine • Specialty Operations

  9. Special Operations • Open Door Work Requirements • Fire Suppression Hires • Heli-Torch and Aerial Ignition • Helicopter Slinging Operations

  10. Flight Watch • AFFMB provides flight watch for all fire operations • VHF FM Low Band • Standard 30 minute radio check-ins

  11. Emergency Procedures • Occurrence Reporting Requirements

  12. Education • Fire Ranger Crew Training S-100, S-200, and S-300 • Fire Safety Advisors • Air Operations Branch Directors • Radio Operators • Fire Teams • Pilots

  13. Occurrence Reporting • Aviation Occurrence Reporting Forms • Fire Incident Reporting Forms • Data Analyzed

  14. Safety Committees • Aviation Services Safety Committee • Fire Safety Committee

  15. Staff • Fire Rangers • Supervisors and Senior Managers • Aviation Safety Officers • Pilots

  16. Changes • “The Standards” to be revised in 2004 • Procedures in the Fire Program

  17. Thank You Safety Is Everyone’s Concern

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