Aviation Policies & Procedures: Section 2600

State of Alaska	Department of Natural Resources	Division of Forestry
2003 Revision	Aviation Policies & Procedures	Section 2600

Introduction

Authority:

Title 41.15.010 through 41.15.170 of the Alaska statutes establishes the authority of the State as the responsible party for fire protection of forested lands.

Goal:

Establish policies and procedures governing aviation operations conducted by and for the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry (DOF) that ensures safe, efficient and effective use of aircraft.

The contents of this manual will be amended as conditions warrant and shall bear an effective date for each amendment. All changes will be within the scope of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and/or Alaska State Regulations.

Objective:

The primary objective of the aviation program is to support the fire suppression and fire management mission. Aviation operations help protect private citizens; private property and high value natural resources through the utilization of airplanes and helicopters.

Mission:

Conduct safe, efficient, and effective aviation operations for the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry with either commercially operated or state operated aircraft for the purposes of wildland fire suppression.