9.2 Permanent Aviation Facilities These facilities (helibases, retardant bases, and airport facilities) are permanent installations (owned and leased) and are used on a continuous or seasonal basis for aviation operations. These include aviation facilities on Forest Service property and facilities on non-Forest Service land where Forest Service has primary responsibility for operations, maintenance, and oversight. Facility base reviews shall be conducted in accordance with the ; ; and Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations, Chapter 18. Regional Supplement: Construction and Maintenance: Facilities are constructed and maintained according to agency policy, and units are responsible for purchase/lease, construction, maintenance, and utilities related to aviation facilities. Forest Supplement: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest maintains several permanent or semi-permanent aviation facilities; either under agreement with private or public land owners or on Forest Service administered land. The use of civil airports located at East Wenatchee and Moses Lake are secured by lease agreements. Airport use at Yakima, Omak, Tonasket, and Chelan is through agreement with airport management. NCSB facilities are located on Forest Service administered land. 9.3 Temporary Aviation Facilities Temporary bases are sites that are used on a temporary or intermittent basis (helispots and remote airstrips). Sites not located on Forest Service land must be pre-approved and use shall be documented in an Agreement. Each site should be cataloged as to location, description, local hazards, use procedures, agreements, and contacts. Preseason inspection and maintenance should be completed as necessary to meet agency safety requirements. Regional Supplement: Permanent base design criteria will provide for operational safety as well as adequate work/rest environment for aircrew and personnel assigned. Forest Supplement: Alternate helibase facilities include the following: Tonasket Ranger District Tonasket/Airport HB (W01) Methow Valley Ranger District Fosters Field HB Valley HB (S52) Chelan Ranger District 25 Mile HB Chelan Airport (S10) Entiat Ranger District Tyee Ranch HB
9.2 Permanent Aviation Facilities These facilities (helibases, retardant bases, and airport facilities) are permanent installations (owned and leased) and are used on a continuous or seasonal basis for aviation operations. These include aviation facilities on Forest Service property and facilities on non-Forest Service land where Forest Service has primary responsibility for operations, maintenance, and oversight. Facility base reviews shall be conducted in accordance with the ; ; and Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations, Chapter 18. Regional Supplement: Construction and Maintenance: Facilities are constructed and maintained according to agency policy, and units are responsible for purchase/lease, construction, maintenance, and utilities related to aviation facilities. Forest Supplement: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest maintains several permanent or semi-permanent aviation facilities; either under agreement with private or public land owners or on Forest Service administered land. The use of civil airports located at East Wenatchee and Moses Lake are secured by lease agreements. Airport use at Yakima, Omak, Tonasket, and Chelan is through agreement with airport management. NCSB facilities are located on Forest Service administered land. 9.3 Temporary Aviation Facilities Temporary bases are sites that are used on a temporary or intermittent basis (helispots and remote airstrips). Sites not located on Forest Service land must be pre-approved and use shall be documented in an Agreement. Each site should be cataloged as to location, description, local hazards, use procedures, agreements, and contacts. Preseason inspection and maintenance should be completed as necessary to meet agency safety requirements. Regional Supplement: Permanent base design criteria will provide for operational safety as well as adequate work/rest environment for aircrew and personnel assigned. Forest Supplement: Alternate helibase facilities include the following: Tonasket Ranger District Tonasket/Airport HB (W01) Methow Valley Ranger District Fosters Field HB Valley HB (S52) Chelan Ranger District 25 Mile HB Chelan Airport (S10) Entiat Ranger District Tyee Ranch HB
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