This page is a collection of information to promote safety as a core value with practices that support a positive safety culture. The promotion of safety is one of the four pillars of Safety Management Systems (SMS). 
Despite the contract specifying hangar door designs that were proven reliable, an amendment was drafted and approved by the vendor and agency that allowed for a unique, single panel door. Immediately after installation, the door became the focus of scrutiny by the aviation staff with a cumulative sense that the door was underengineered. In 2008, a partial shearing of one of the hydraulic pistons from its mount occurred, but the door lowered and the mechanism was repaired without incident. In 2010, while operating the 75’x20’ door (estimated 10,000 to 15,000 lb) both hydraulic cylinders failed, and the door fell to a closed position.
(1.25 MB pdf posted 1/7/2011)
Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 10-01 - Utilizing Peer-to-Peer Accountability Tools
The Interagency Aerial Supervision Group was tasked by the National Interagency Aviation Committee (NIAC) to produce and distribute several different tools to assist aviation users. These tools have been developed to enhance aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) through better utilization of peer-to-peer accountability.The majority of accident interviews reveal at least one individual who had a “bad feeling” about the aircraft, pilot, or set of circumstances prior to the mishap. The peer-to-peer tools were developed to encourage personnel to speak out and share their concerns and hopefully prevent an accident. The tools include:
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AIRWARDs are awarded recognize individuals and groups for professional performance and significant contributions to aviation safety and mishap prevention.
The latest issue of Airward News highlights the efforts of quite a few aviation professionals that did an awesome job this year. Here are just a few... See all Airwards....
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The Monument Helitack crew are commended for their dedication to aviation safety. The crew’s exceptional attention to detail during the equipment inspection process has reinforced how important it is for rappellers to carefully inspect new rappel equipment for defects before it is put into service.
Read more on page 2...
(SAFECOM 09-387, SAFECOM 09-323 and SAFECOM 09-210)
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The actions coordinated by Kari demonstrated the importance of understanding the responsibilities of a Dip-site Manager; acting decisively and communicating clearly to protect life and property... Read more on page 3...
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As a result of Mikel’s training and his calm approach to handling this in-flight emergency he was able to make an otherwise uneventful “no-flap, no-hydraulics” landing.
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See all previous Airwards...
Nominations for an Airward can be submitted on a SAFECOM or by contacting your Regional Aviation Manager (RAM)
 NEW FEATURE!! Attachments can now be added to your SAFECOM, such as a photo or diagram to help clarify the narrative.
The Aviation Safety Communique (SAFECOM) AMD-34/FS-5700-14 should be used to report any condition, observation, act, maintenance problem, or circumstance with personnel or the aircraft that has the potential to cause an aviation-related mishap.
SAFECOMS are a tool used to identify, document, track, and correct safety related issues.
- NOT intended for initiating punitive actions,
- NOT to be used as a complaint system,
- NOT a substitute for "on-the-spot" corrections to a safety concern,
- does NOT replace the requirement for initiating an accident or incident report.
Safety Alert 08-07
See a short slide show on the Effective Use of the SAFECOM system
Please contact AMD at (208)433-5070 or USFS at (208)387-5285 to report problems with the SAFECOM system. Thank you.
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DID YOU KNOW?
...That The Aviation Community values
all SAFECOMS and applauds those that have the guts to "self-report" as well as those that take valuable time to promote a safer work place.
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Why?
"Self-reporting" comes from a person that is truly dedicated to sharing a learning opportunity.
The leaders in aviation would like to acknowledge those who put safety and learning before themselves and respond with appreciation:
This webpage will Feature those SAFECOMS in a timely manner...
Thank you for helping get everyone home safe every night!
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 Two forests learn about Helicopter water drop safety the hard way and want to share their experience to prevent injuries to other firefighters.
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Pilot Read Files
The Read File is intended to assist pilots in reviewing Critical Safety of Flight information related to Human factors.
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