Interagency Single Engine Air Tanker Operations Guide - National ...

INTERAGENCY SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKER OPERATIONS GUIDE
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and air crews, as well as being responsible for the safety
and welfare of all personnel working with the SEAT
operation.
The ATBM must be thoroughly familiar with and enforces
all safety requirements of the operation.
When appropriate the SEMG will submit agency
SAFECOMs in a timely manner through the proper
channels.
The ATBM will take immediate steps to assign trained
personnel and secure proper equipment to perform SEAT
operations safely and efficiently at the Large Air Tanker
Base.
The ATBM and the SEMG will coordinate all SEAT
assignments or dispatches with each other and process the
orders through the proper dispatch channels.
SEMG obtains a daily, or more frequent briefings from one
or all of the above regarding mission priorities, quality of
retardant, drop effectiveness, or any other problems or
concerns that may arise.
SEMG ensures that all administrative forms and reports are
completed, including time and use reports, and payment
documents and provides aircraft use and cost information
to the local aviation manager.
For incidents to which a Type I or Type II incident
management team has been assigned, the SEMG will
summarize all tactical use of the SEAT on the using
agency's required form.
H. SEMG Training and Experience.
SEMG training is conducted by authorized cadre experienced in
SEAT operations. SEMG is an NWCG red-carded position. After
satisfactory completion of the nationally approved SEMG training
course, a prospective manager will serve as a trainee until it is
determined that he or she is performing at the required level and
providing the appropriate supervision. This shall be reflected in a
properly documented task book.
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