Part 5 compliance for Fire fighting contractors

Vector Safety delivers FAA-compliant Part 5 SMS software built specifically for aerial firefighting contractors and operators worldwide. From Firehawks and CH-47s to VLATs, LATs, and UH-60s, our SMS platform supports both helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft engaged in wildfire suppression missions under U.S., Chilean, Australian, Greek, and international contracts. Whether operating from remote tanker bases or helitack staging areas, our tools are designed for airtanker crews, helicopter pilots, and air attack supervisors working in the most demanding fire environments.

We support government agencies and private contractors flying under CWN, EU, and exclusive-use contracts across the globe. With over 20 years of experience operating and modifying aerial firefighting aircraft, we understand the hazards, operational pressure, and what FAA, ICAO, insurers, and procurement teams expect from a compliant SMS. Our platform takes the compliance workload off your hands—so you can stay focused on fire suppression, not chasing paperwork.

VectorSMS integrates FAA Part 5, international SMS standards, DOT compliance, and Part 145 maintenance oversight into one wildfire-ready platform. From real-time hazard reporting to audit support, our aerial firefighting SMS is built by operators—for operators.

For Part 5 SMS software and compliance support in aerial firefighting, Vector Safety and VectorSMS deliver the industry’s most trusted solution.

Vector Safety delivers cutting-edge Safety Management System (SMS) compliance solutions built for Part 135 helicopter and fixed-wing operators flying aerial firefighting missions across the U.S. and internationally. Our FAA Part 5-compliant SMS software is purpose-built for wildland fire agencies and contractors operating UH-60 Black Hawks, CH-47 Chinooks, Firehawks, LATs, and VLATs across countries like Chile, Australia, Greece, and beyond. We support high-risk aerial operations—long-line, external-load, helitack, air attack, and tanker drops—with tools designed to meet global aviation safety standards.

Whether flying in extreme terrain under U.S. Forest Service (USFS), CalFire, or foreign wildfire agency contracts, operators face increasing pressure to comply with formal SMS requirements. Part 5 compliance means having a structured, proactive safety program that identifies hazards, tracks risks, and monitors operational performance in real-time. Vector Safety simplifies that process with a single platform integrating FAA, ICAO, DOT, and Part 145 protocols for maintenance and field operations.

Our system offers full visibility into safety performance, auto-generated audit documentation, and tailored tools for CWN, EU, and exclusive-use operators. From CH-47s to rotary and fixed-wing airtankers, Vector Safety and VectorSMS make Part 5 SMS compliance seamless—ensuring readiness, protecting crews, and supporting your contract performance on every mission.

At Vector Safety, our approach is simple—deliver real-world, Part 5-compliant SMS solutions tailored to the high-risk, high-tempo environments faced by helicopter and airtanker operators worldwide. Whether you’re flying UH-60 Black Hawks, CH-47 Chinooks, Firehawks, Bell 212s, or fixed-wing tankers in the U.S., Chile, Australia, Greece, or elsewhere, VectorSMS is engineered to meet the operational and regulatory demands of aerial firefighting, utility, and public agency missions.

We’re not just software vendors—we’re degreed safety professionals, experienced helicopter pilots, and A&P mechanics with over 20 years of frontline aviation experience. We’ve flown missions under CWN and Exclusive Use contracts, worked shoulder to shoulder with agencies like USFS, CalFire, and international firefighting authorities, and we understand what FAA inspectors, contract evaluators, and insurance auditors expect in a compliant Safety Management System.

VectorSMS goes far beyond just software. We develop and write your full SMS program, manage day-to-day compliance, and conduct virtual or in-person audits, incident investigations, and crew safety training. Don’t hire and insure a full-time safety team—we’ll handle it. Our platform fully integrates FAA Part 5, DOT compliance, ICAO standards, and Part 145 maintenance tracking, including field repair support for mobile crews under OpSpec D100.

Whether you're a Part 135 operator or a Part 145 repair station maintaining aircraft in forward fire bases, Vector Safety and VectorSMS deliver complete SMS solutions—so you stay compliant, mission-ready, and focused on protecting lives and property.