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INTERAGENCY SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKER OPERATIONS GUIDE
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V. SEAT Coordinator (SECO) Position.
A. Introduction.
The SECO position was developed to be mobilized at a state or
regional level to help coordinate SEAT operations within a
geographical area. The intent for the SECO is to work with all
interagency partners within the defined area. Efforts for mobilizing a
SECO for a specified area should involve coordinating with ALL
agencies utilizing SEATs within that area. All assignments for
SECOs will be approved through the BLM National SEAT Program
Manager prior to the order being placed. All qualified SECOs, while
on assignment as a SECO, represent the National Aviation Office,
and the National Program Manager for SEATs. While deployed, the
SECO will be under the day to day direction of the local State
Aviation Manager or Regional Aviation Officer.
B. Delegation of Authority.
The SECO will receive written delegation of authority identifying the
participating agencies, points of contacts, and assignment objectives.
A sample of a delegation of authority for a SEAT Coordinator can be
found on the BLM National SEAT Web Site:
http://www.blm.gov/nifc/st/en/prog/fire/Aviation/Airops/seat.html
C. SECO Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform as a liaison between the agency and the SEAT base of
operations.
Report directly to the agency’s state or regional level aviation
managers, when assigned to a specific area of responsibility.
Perform base inspections in the field using the standard SEAT
base inspection form developed for pre-season or readiness
reviews.
o Provide assistance in rectifying any discrepancies.
o Offer recommendations to improve safety and operational
efficiency.
Report to the State Aviation Manager or Regional Aviation Office
or designee, as well as the National SECO or National Program
Manager for SEATs on a daily basis or other schedule that is
approved in advance.
Report all concerns/issues to the State Aviation Manager or
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