Part 133 sms compliance usfs

USFS SMS for UH-60 Fire Contracts (Boise, Region 4 & 6)
Vector Safety delivers next-gen Safety Management Systems (SMS) tailored for UH-60 operators under USFS Call-When-Needed (CWN) and Exclusive Use (EU) contracts across Idaho, Oregon, and the broader western region. With over 20 years of UH-60 operational experience in military and wildland firefighting, our FAA and IHOG-aligned SMS helps operators pass carding, mitigate risks, and stay mission-ready. Based in Boise—home of USFS Aviation HQ—we support Region 4 and Region 6 SMS audits, risk assessments, and safety documentation for external load, NVG, and high-tempo missions.

Our SMS platform supports Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 helicopter operations including CH-47, S-61, Bell 212, and UH-1s. Vector Safety offers field-ready SMS programs for California Cal Fire contracts, Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), and Idaho Department of Lands (IDL). We help helitack providers meet safety risk management (SRM) expectations across USFS regions—especially Regions 5, 6, and 4—with aircraft-specific hazard templates for external loads, sling ops, pilot fatigue, rotor downwash, confined landings, and more.

VLAT & Air Tanker SMS for USFS and State Contracts
Vector Safety supports Very Large Air Tankers (VLAT), LATs, and SEAT operators with scalable SMS solutions built for retardant drops, high-release ops, and fire aviation risk profiles. Whether you're flying BAe-146s, DC-10s, or AT-802s under USFS, Cal Fire, or state agency contracts, our FAA-compliant SMS includes mission-based risk matrices, digital documentation for inspector review, and integrated assurance tools. We support CWN and exclusive use carding packages, helping aerial firefighting operators across California, Idaho, and Oregon maintain compliance and fly safe.