Policy Quick Reference

Emergency Reporting

• PMS 503 - NWCG Aviation Mishap Response Guide and Checklist  1-888-4MISHAP

Aviation Information and Safety Bulletins

• Safety Alerts
• Information Bulletins 
• Accident Prevention Bulletins

National Policy

• Executive Order 13981 - Protecting the United States from Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Agency Policy

• PMS 515 - NWCG Standards for Fire UAS Operations (NWCG Portal Website)
  • PMS-515 PDF Version 
• OPM 11 - DOI Use of UAS
• USFS Standard for UAS Operations
• FS Manual 5700
• FS Handbook 5709.16

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• FAA Part 107 Fact Sheet 
• 14CFR, Part 107
• FAA UAS Website
• FAA Law Enforcement Guidance for Suspected Unauthorized UAS Operations

Incident Response

• Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book)
• National Interagency Mobilization Guide

UAS Position Documentation

• Federal UAS Positions
• Historically Recognized UAS Positions
• NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications (PMS 310-1)