Publications
Forest Service and interagency publications is the primary method the Forest Service and interagency policy and standards are shared.
Aviation
Manuals, Guides, Handbooks & Plans
Forest Service Directives
Superseeded Directives (internal link)
Instructions for Locating Superceeded Directives for Agency Personnel
Qualifications & Certifications
310-1 Wildland Fire Qualifications System Guide
Forest Service Fire & Aviation Qualification Guide (FSFAQG)
Chapter 2 (January 2023)
Chapter 3 (January 2023)
Chapter 4 (December 2016)
Preparedness Review Checklists
Interagency Standards - Red Book
Aviation Reports and Studies
Federal Aerial Firefighting: Assessing Safety & Effectiveness (Blue Ribbon Panel Report)
National Study of Large Airtankers to Support Initial Attack & Large Fire Suppression (NATS 1)
National Study of Airtankers to Support Initial Attack & Large Fire Suppression (NATS 2)
Wildland Fire Management Aerial Application Study (NATS 3)
Forest Service Research and Development
FSFAQG Archives
- Chapter 2, Part 1
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Chapter 2, Part 1 (September 2022)
Chapter 2 Part 1 (October 2019)
Chapter 2; Part 1 (October 2018)
Chapter 2 Part 1 (October 2017)
Chapter 2; Part 1 (December 2016)
Chapter 2; Part 1 (October 2015)
Chapter 2; Part 1 (October 2014)
Chapter 2; Part 1 (December 2013)
Chapter 2; Part 1 (December 2012)
Chapter 2; Part 1 (December 2011)
Chapter 2; Part 1 (June 2011)
Chapter 2; Part 2 (January 2013)
Chapter 2; Part 2 (December 2012)
Chapter 2; Part 2 (January 2012)
Chapter 2; Part 2 (April 2012)
Chapter 2; Part 2 (June 2011)
- Chapter 3
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Chapter 3 (December 2012)
- Chapter 4
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Chapter 4 (December 2012)
- Summary
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Summary (February 2011)
- Change Log
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FSFAQG Change Log (a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that requires downloading before being able to view).