Key Code: E = Exceeds Standard, M = Meets Standard, NI = Needs Improvement, NR = Not Reviewed

Aviation Base (2018) Checklist #12 Location: Date: MM/DD/YY Respondent: First, Last Reviewed by: First, Last

For the National Preparedness Review, you will need to have the following items available for review: CHECKLIST DOCUMENTATION ITEM # 3, 16 Documents referenced 25, 32, 33 Base Supplement 60 Retardant Reordering Procedures 69 Hot loading authorization, training, and procedures (if required) 72 BLM Security Assessment and Security Plan (if required) 73 Documentation of safety/security briefings 74 Facility safety inspection documentation 76 Documents referenced 77 Training documentation Interagency Airtanker Base Operations Guide (https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/508) PMS 310-1 (https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/310-1) Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (https://www.nifc.gov/policies/pol_ref_redbook.html)

ADMINISTRATIVE Key Code: E = Exceeds Standard, M = Meets Standard, NI = Needs Improvement, NR = Not Reviewed ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS 1 Assigned personnel are qualified per the Federal Choose an Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement or 310- item. 1 to perform the positions they fulfill at the airbase. [IATBOG Ch II; 310-1] 2 Adequate personnel are available to meet the Choose an requirements of base staffing, including 7-day item. coverage when required. [IATBOG Appendix E] 3 Administrative forms such as air operations Choose an worksheets, retardant use summary, pilot duty item. day log, and payment documents are completed and kept on file per policy, local plan or contract. [IATBOG/ISOG Ch 2 D]

BASE FACILITIES AND COMMUNICATION Key Code: E = Exceeds Standard, M = Meets Standard, NI = Needs Improvement, NR = Not Reviewed ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS 4 The base’s operations facility is adequate for the Choose an number of personnel working there and for item. intended operations.

Aviation Base 1 Revised March 2018 ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS 5 The operations room provides adequate visibility Choose an of arriving and departing aircraft. item. [Interagency Base Planning Guide, p. 46] 6 The operations building is well-organized Choose an (materials and references accessible and labeled, item. maps on wall, etc.). [Interagency Base Planning Guide, p. 46] 7 There is a backup power system at the base for Choose an the operations office. item. [IATBOG Appendix E] 8 There is a backup power system for the retardant Choose an plant. item. [IATBOG Appendix E] 9 Communications Plan is posted in both the Choose an operations office and the pilot ready room. item. [IATBOG Appendix E] 10 The base has VHF-AM equipment. Frequencies Choose an being used are appropriately authorized and item. assigned. [IATBOG Appendix E] 11 The radio operator has been properly briefed on Choose an radio use procedures. item. [IATBOG, Ch II, p. 14; Appendix E] 12 The telephone system is adequate for intended Choose an activity (numbers of lines and phones). item. [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 32; Appendix C and E] 13 Appropriate phone numbers are clearly posted Choose an (local dispatch, crash-rescue, FBO, etc.). item. [IATBOG Appendix E] 14 There is a public address (PA) system at the Choose an base. item. [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 32; Appendix E] 15 Pilot ready room standby area is adequate: [IATBOG Ch IV; Appendix E] a. Heating available Choose an item. b. Air conditioning available Choose an item. c. Hot and cold potable water Choose an item. d. Shower Choose an item. e. Restroom facilities Choose an item. f. Lounge area Choose an item. g. Adequate lighting Choose an item. ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS h. Lockers Choose an item. i. Desks Choose an item. j. Telephone line/internet access Choose an item. k. Flight planning area Choose an item. l. Eating facilities Choose an item. m. Sleeping and resting facilities Choose an item. n. Refrigerator Choose an item.

PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION Key Code: E = Exceeds Standard, M = Meets Standard, NI = Needs Improvement, NR = Not Reviewed ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS 16 The following reference material is available at the base and easily accessible. This reference material can be available in hardcopy or electronic formats and not requiring the web for access: [NAP; IATBOG Appendix E; 350 DM 2; OPM 47; RB Ch 16] a. 350-354 DMs, BLM 9400 Handbook, Choose an aviation management manuals and item. handbooks of cooperators as appropriate. o. Contract administration manual or guide Choose an for appropriate agency item. p. DOI Occupational Safety and Health Choose an Program - Field Manual item. q. Current airtanker contracts, USFS and Choose an DOI item. r. Interagency Retardant Base Planning Choose an Guide item. s. NFPA 407 Standards for Aircraft Fuel Choose an Servicing item. t. Geographic area mobilization guide Choose an item. u. National, state and unit aviation plans Choose an item. v. Lot Acceptance, Quality Assurance, and Choose an Field Quality Control for Fire Retardant item. Chemicals and LAQA updates and information found on the Wildland Fire Chemical Systems website (https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/index.htm)

Aviation Base 3 Revised March 2018 ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS w. Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide Choose an item. x. Incident/Accident (Mishap Response Choose an Plan) Action Plan item. y. Interagency Airtanker Base Operations Choose an Guide (IATBOG) is available and the item. latest edition. z. Interagency SEAT Operations Guide Choose an item. aa. Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide Choose an item. ab. Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide Choose an item. 17 Base and local procurement personnel are aware Choose an of national policy concerning provision of item. lunches to contract crews by the government. [IATBOG Appendix E] 18 Base personnel are following national policy Choose an concerning airtanker rotation. item. [RB Ch 16; IATBOG Appendix E] 19 Aircrews and base personnel are following Choose an dispatch requirements as contained in the aircraft item. contract. [LAT contract; IATBOG Ch IV.C] 20 Aircrews and base personnel are following the Choose an policies concerning startup/cutoff times and item. requirements for aerial supervision. [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 45; Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide (NFES 2544); RB Ch 16] 21 Sunrise/sunset chart is posted. Choose an [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 45; Appendix E] item. 22 Airtanker Base Managers are aware of Choose an exemptions in the national policy concerning item. dropping of retardant in congested areas. [DOI FAR Part 137; RB Ch 16; FAR 91.119; FSM 5714] 23 Personnel are following local policy concerning Choose an transportation of aircrews to and from lodging item. and eating facilities. Base provides adequately for transportation of aircrews to and from lodging/eating facilities. [IATBOG Appendix E; Base Supplement] 24 Aircraft timekeeping procedures are established Choose an and reviewed with base personnel and aircrews. item. [IATBOG Appendix E; LAT contract; Base Supplement] 25 Base Supplement outlines dispatching procedures Choose an for briefing flight crews. item. [IATBOG Appendices G and K; Base Supplement] ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS 26 Local response area map of known flight hazards Choose an is posted and accessible to pilots and tanker base item. personnel. [IATBOG Ch V, p. 47; Appendix E; Base Supplement] 27 Hazard map is accessible to both dispatch and Choose an pilots. item. [IATBOG Ch V, p. 47; Appendix E; and Base Supplement] 28 Hazard map identifies the type of hazards and is Choose an updated annually and as needed, with the last item. revision date posted on the map. [IATBOG Ch V, p. 47; RB Ch 16] 29 Military training routes and special-use airspace Choose an (military operations areas, restricted areas, etc.) item. are clearly marked. [IATBOG Ch V, p. 48; RB Ch 16] 30 Transmission wires and other hazards are clearly Choose an marked. item. [IATBOG Ch V, p. 48; RB Ch 16] 31 Safety briefings are held with all aircrews Choose an concerning local known hazards. item. [IATBOG Ch V, pp. 47-48; RB Ch 16] 32 The local Airtanker Base Operations Guide Supplement depicts or discusses the following: [IATBOG Ch I; 9400.33 G; IATBOG Appendix F] a. A current organization chart for the Choose an airtanker base. item. b. A current organization chart for the local Choose an air attack organization. item. c. A current organization chart for the Choose an agency’s contracting organizations as item. pertains to LATs, SEATs and retardant. d. A current organization chart for the Choose an dispatch organization. item. e. A map of the local area with prominent Choose an landmarks. item. f. A map with zones of Choose an influence/exchange/initial attack areas. item. g. A map with local airfield hazards/jettison Choose an areas. item. h. A road map of local area. Choose an item. i. A list of equipment and parts at the base. Choose an item. j. Description of fuels and fire behavior Choose an common to the area. item. k. Agency responsibilities (especially at Choose an interagency bases). item.

Aviation Base 5 Revised March 2018 ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS l. Duties and responsibilities of airtanker Choose an base personnel (as they differ from those item. in the IATBOG). m. Local aircraft contract administration Choose an procedures. item. n. Use of forms and reports (aside from Choose an those outlined in the IATBOG). item. o. Local procedures for payment of landing Choose an fees and airport use costs. item. p. Procedures for submission of payment Choose an documents. item. q. Retardant contract administration Choose an procedures. item. r. Retardant billing procedures. Choose an item. 33 The local Airtanker Base Operations Guide Supplement depicts or discusses the following: [IATBOG Appendix F] a. Local airfield management Choose an item. s. Use of night lighting equipment Choose an item. t. Base electrical system (normal and Choose an emergency) item. u. Checklist and timelines for daily activities Choose an item. Base security plan Choose an item. 34 Washdown/spill recovery and waste disposal Choose an procedures are documented and in place. item. [IATBOG Ch IV]

RAMP OPERATIONS Key Code: E = Exceeds Standard, M = Meets Standard, NI = Needs Improvement, NR = Not Reviewed ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS 35 Ramp surface is in good condition. Choose an [9400.53 Facilities] item. 36 Taxi lanes and ramp area is adequately marked Choose an and visible. item. [9400.53 Facilities; Interagency Retardant Base Planning Guide, p. 54] 37 Wind indicator(s) are properly placed. Choose an [Interagency Retardant Base Planning Guide, item. pp. 53 and 55; FAA AC150/5300-13] 38 Foreign object damage avoidance/dust control Choose an measures are in place. item. [Interagency Retardant Base Planning Guide, pp. 6 and 61] ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS 39 The following warning signs are posted appropriately: [IATBOG Appendix E; Interagency Retardant Base Planning Guide, p. 53] a. No smoking Choose an item. Hazardous areas Choose an item. Authorized parking signs Choose an item. Signing and marking for Ramp Security Choose an item. Vehicle control signs identifying restricted areas Choose an item. 40 Ramp is fenced and the ramp area can be Choose an secured. item. [IATBOG Ch VI; Appendix E, D7] 41 Fire extinguishers are located at 200’ intervals on the aircraft ramp and are of the proper type, class and indicate inspection is current: [IATBOG Ch V, NFPA 407 and 410 Standards] a. Number Choose an item. Type Choose an item. Capacity Choose an item. Condition Choose an item. Dates of last inspection Choose an item. 42 Airtanker base personnel are trained and current Choose an in the use of fire extinguishers. item. [IATBOG Ch V, p. 49 and Appendix E; D10, DM 485 13.3C] 43 Airtanker base personnel are aware of the local Choose an crash-rescue protocols. item. [IATBOG Ch V, p. 50 and Appendix E; D10, DM 485 13.3C] 44 A sufficient/serviceable number of chock blocks Choose an for aircraft are available and personnel are item. trained in their proper use. [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 37 and Appendix E, D11] 45 Sufficient tie-downs for light aircraft, SEATS, Choose an etc., are available. item. [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 37 and Appendix E, D12]

Aviation Base 7 Revised March 2018 ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS 46 Ramp lighting or night lighting kit is available Choose an for night off-loading, mixing, aircraft item. maintenance, site maintenance, etc. [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 33 (lighting may be provided as necessary)] 47 First-aid kit is readily available at the ramp. Kit Choose an is complete and regularly inspected. item. [IATBOG Appendix E, D14] 48 Aircraft fueling procedures are being followed. Choose an [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 39 and Appendix E, D15; item. 9400.48] 49 Catwalks and ladders meet OSHA standards. Choose an [IATBOG Ch V, p. 51 and Appendix E, D17] item. 50 Walkways on tanks are painted with non-skid Choose an type paint. item. [IATBOG Ch V, p. 51 and Appendix E, D18] 51 Pump shafts all have guards. Choose an [IATBOG Ch V, p. 51 and Appendix E, D19] item. 52 All electrical equipment is properly grounded. Choose an [IATBOG Ch V, p. 51 and Appendix E, D20] item. 53 Eyewash and emergency shower facilities are Choose an provided. item. [IATBOG Ch V, p. 51 and Appendix E, D21] 54 Appropriate personal protective equipment is Choose an provided and base personnel trained in its use. item. [IATBOG Ch V, p. 51 and Appendix E, D22] 55 Base has Parking Tender-to-aircraft Choose an communications (push-to-talk headsets or other). item. [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 14 and Appendix E, D23] 56 Parking Tenders are trained and knowledgeable Choose an in hand signals for airtankers. item. [IATBOG Appendix A, p. 58; Appendix E, D24]

RETARDANT OPERATIONS Key Code: E = Exceeds Standard, M = Meets Standard, NI = Needs Improvement, NR = Not Reviewed ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS 57 Ownership of the retardant mixing and storage Choose an equipment is accurately reflected in the current item. retardant contract. [C-5 Contractor-Furnished Equipment and Exhibit J-1] 58 There is adequate covered storage area for Choose an powered retardant, if applicable. item. 59 Supply/storage capability of available retardant Choose an is adequate for the level of activity for the base’s item. zone of influence. 60 Retardant reordering procedures are documented Choose an and personnel are aware of the reordering item. process. [Local/state guidance; Retardant Contract] ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS 61 Retardant testing equipment and charts are Choose an available and personnel are knowledgeable in item. their use. [IATBOG Ch IV; Appendix C] 62 Mass flow meter is in use and being used Choose an properly. Has been calibrated within the past 12 item. months. [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 38; FS 5709.16 (35.24)] 63 Aircraft loading capability at the base is adequate Choose an for the level of activity for the base’s zone of item. influence. 64 Base has an adequate water supply for the level Choose an of activity for the base’s zone of influence. item. 65 Base has retardant off-loading capability. Choose an [LAT contract; IATBOG Ch IV, p. 41 and item. Appendix E, E11] 66 Base has adequate washdown capability and Choose an facilities. item. [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 40] 67 Retardant spills and washdown areas are Choose an properly drained. item. [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 40] 68 Pumping system (hoses, caps, lines and pumps) Choose an are in good condition. item. 69 Does the base “hot-load” airtankers? If yes, there Choose an is supporting documentation of the hot-loading item. authorization, training and procedures. All personnel have received the required training for hot-loading. [IATBOG Ch II, p. 10 and Ch IV; Appendices D and E, E15; Base Supplement]. 70 LAQA retardant samples (base opening/base Choose an closing/new shipments) are being sent to item. Missoula, MT, as required and on a timely basis. Fire Chemical Use Reports sent in annually. [IATBOG Ch IV, p. 37; LAQA Guide] 71 Results of LAQA samples are being received Choose an from Missoula, and corrective actions are taken item. in a timely manner. [IATBOG Appendix E; LAQA Guide]

SAFETY AND SECURITY Key Code: E = Exceeds Standard, M = Meets Standard, NI = Needs Improvement, NR = Not Reviewed ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS 72 BLM security risk assessment, and if required, a Choose an security plan has been completed, updated item. annually and is on file. [IATBOG Ch VI; 352 DM 10; 9400.86; NAP 8.7]

Aviation Base 9 Revised March 2018 ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE REMARKS 73 Regular safety/security briefings are being Choose an conducted and documented. item. [IATBOG Ch V, p. 47 and Appendix I; Base Supplement] 74 Facilities safety inspections are being conducted Choose an and documented. item. [9400.53 (A) Facilities] 75 Security-related reporting procedures and contact Choose an lists (stolen aircraft, security breaches, etc.) are item. prominently posted. [IATBOG Ch VI] 76 Risk assessments are up-to-date and on file. Base Choose an has Interagency SMS Risk Management item. Workbooks available and BLM aviation system safety pilot read files up-to-date and posted. [H-1112-1; DOI Occupational Safety and Health Program - Field Manual; RAs; NAP for read files, https://www.nifc.gov/aviation/av_BLMsafety.htm l] 77 Training documentation for base personnel is Choose an current (first aid, fire extinguisher, forklift, etc.). item. [IATBOG Ch II and Appendices E and F; DOI Occupational Safety and Health Program - Field Manual] 78 Flammable materials storage lockers in place and Choose an being utilized for all flammable material. item. [IATBOG Appendices C and E; 29 CFR 1910.106] 79 If the Airtanker base stores over 10,000 lbs. of Choose an retardant (813 gal. of liquid concentrate or 1,115 item. gal. of mixed product) at any time during the year, Community Right-to Know reporting process is in place and being completed yearly. [EPA, 40 CFR 370]