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RT-273, Single Engine Air Tanker Manager Workshop (ILT)

Course Title
Single Engine Air Tanker Manager Workshop (ILT)
Training Required For
SEMG 310-1 Training Path 01
Course Number
RT-273
Course Description

The Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG) workshop is designed to provide the attendee with current policy revisions, technical updates, changes in reference materials and operational procedures, and an overall review of safety and security issues associated with the single engine airtanker program.

Course Objective

Understand changes to aviation policy and how they apply to SEAT management.

Prerequisite Qualifications Notes

SEMG Single Engine Air Tanker Manager

Lead Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead and unit instructors must be current or previously qualified as Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG).
Format
Instructor Led
Special Delivery Considerations

In addition to the required elements, the following subjects that can be worked into the workshop if applicable:
Local Updates, Concerns, Issues
Geographical Updates, Concerns, Issues
Individual Agencies or Base Reviews

Flexibility should be encouraged within these topics to meet geographic and audience needs. This refresher shall be designed to provide discussion and information sharing based on the identified topics. The agenda should be revisited annually and be dynamic.

Business Steward
AMC Aviation Management Committee
Unit Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead and unit instructors must be current or previously qualified as Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG).
Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Special Cadre Considerations

In addition to the required elements, the following subjects that can be worked into the workshop if applicable:
Local Updates, Concerns, Issues
Geographical Updates, Concerns, Issues
Individual Agencies or Base Reviews

Flexibility should be encouraged within these topics to meet geographic and audience needs. This refresher shall be designed to provide discussion and information sharing based on the identified topics.Presenters should include, but not limited to Interagency, National, Regional, State and Local instructors involving aviation positions such as SEAT Coordinators, Dispatch, Training, and Unit Aviation Managers.

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Please contact: 6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2026 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on past incidents from 2016 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

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2026 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

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Date:  June 25, 2026
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Please contact: Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee (RMC) is pleased to announce the launch of SafeNetX, the modernized safety reporting system now available to the wildland fire community. Effective June 15, 2026, SafeNetX enables reporting of unsafe, unhealthy, near-miss, and high-risk operations across wildland fire, all-hazard incidents, training, and related work environments.

SafeNetX is the result of a multi-agency modernization effort led by RMC, which began evaluating improvements to the legacy SAFENET system in 2021. To learn more, read the full RMC memorandum in the links provided.

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SafeNetX

RMC Safety Memorandum 26-02: SAFENET Modernization and SafeNet X Launch

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Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Book Now Available for RAMP

Date:  June 12, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Airtanker Base Operations Unit

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Ramp Manager (RAMP).

The Performance Support Package for this position was developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for release in January 2027.

References:

NWCG Ramp Manager Position Page

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