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SEAT Coordinator

Position Description

Duties

  • Performs as a liaison between the agency and the SEAT bases of operations. Reports directly to the Bureau of Land Management State Aviation Manager (SAM) or United States Forest Service Regional Aviation Officer (RAO), when assigned to a specific area of responsibility.
  • Performs base inspections in the field, using standard SEAT Base inspection form. Provides assistance in rectifying any discrepancies, offers recommendations for more efficient operation.
  • Performs area inventory of possible remote SEAT bases. Compiles a listing of each prospective base of operations, listing the locations, local contacts and phone numbers, latitude and longitude, length, width, and composition of the landing surface. Provides descriptions of all facilities and identifies those that would be available for use by agency for SEAT operations. Lists phone numbers of possible water tenders available locally.
  • Initiates agreements, when possible, between airport authorities and the agencies for use of facilities needed at location. Provides procurement officer with information and contacts of possible vendors. (SECO does not have the authority to procure any vendors or to make any agreement for rental or lease.)
  • Performs evaluation in the field of the SEAT Manager (SEMG) and the base operation.
  • Performs evaluations, in conjunction with the SEMG and unit aviation officer, of the SEAT vendor pilot and support operations.
  • Assists agency unit aviation officer with deployment and movement of SEAT resources. Including recommendations on types of resources to be deployed (M-18 vs. AT802).
  • Compiles a comprehensive report on SEAT operations, within the area of operations as assigned. Offers recommendations for improvement. This report is to be delivered to the Contracting Officers’ Representative (COR) and the SAM or RAO, with a copy also going to the National SEAT Program Manager.
  • Has the authority to “sign off” specific tasks within the guidelines of the SEMG Task Book.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

  • Qualification Prerequisites:
    • Must be a qualified and current SEMG with a minimum of five (5) years of experience as SEMG.
    • Must be qualified and current as Strike Team Leader.
    • Must be qualified and current as either Airtanker Base Manager, OR Fixed-Wing Base Manager, OR Helicopter Manager, OR Air Support Group Supervisor or above.
  • Experience Requirements:
    • Must have successfully performed as SEMG.
    • Must have successfully performed as a trainee SECO, under the direct supervision of a current and qualified SECO.

 

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NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Date: May 10, 2024
Contact: IFUASS Qualification and Curriculum Board (IFUASS) 

The 2024 revision of the NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515 is now available. PMS 515 standardizes the processes and procedures for interagency use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including pilot inspections and approvals. This publication is now available as a PDF for easy use offline.

References:

NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Memorandum 24-003: Removal of Type 1 Command and General Staff (C&G) Incident Position Qualification Pathways

Date: May 10, 2024
Contact: Aitor Bidaburu 

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide NWCG direction for removal of the Type 1 Command and General Staff (C&G) incident position qualification pathways to transition to Complex Incident Management (CIM). Responders may continue to utilize available NWCG pathways to attain Type 1 C&G qualifications until December 31, 2024.

References:

Memorandum 24-003

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2024 Professional Reading Program

Date: April 26, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP) 

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program is announcing the 2024 Professional Reading list! The intent of the Professional Reading Program is to promote the reading and discussion of these books throughout the year. Discussion guides are provided and the corresponding Wildland Fire Leadership Levels have been identified.

The five books chosen for this year are: Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by William H. McRaven, The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee, Emotional Agility by Susan David, and Writing to Persuade by Trish Hall.

References:

Professional Reading Program

Wildland Fire Leadership Levels

NWCG Training Catalog now on Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Date: April 25, 2023
Contact: NWCG Training  

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) has migrated the training catalog from the NWCG website to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) as part of our ongoing efforts to streamline processes and improve efficiency. To facilitate this transition, the training catalog remains available on www.nwcg.gov through April 2024.

Starting May 2024, the training catalog will no longer be accessible on www.nwcg.gov. However, you can still access the complete training catalog by logging in as a guest to the WFLP.

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Wildland Fire Learning Portal