Aircraft
Aviation resources are a critical component of wildland fire operations across Florida. The Florida Interagency Coordination Center coordinates aircraft information, aerial hazard mapping, air operations summaries, and awareness resources for interagency use by the US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Florida Forest Service.
Aircraft Information
Reference materials on aircraft types and airtanker categories used in wildland fire suppression, including capability specifications and operational guidance for dispatchers and incident management teams.
Aerial Hazard Maps
Operational planning maps identifying aerial hazards across Florida's federal and state lands, supporting safe flight operations during wildland fire incidents.
Air Operations Summaries (ICS-220)
Standardized ICS-220 air operations summary documents providing a snapshot of aviation resources assigned to incidents, including aircraft status, mission assignments, and operational periods.
Drones and Wildfires
Awareness resources emphasizing the dangers of unauthorized drone operations near wildfires. Unmanned aircraft can ground firefighting airtankers and helicopters, endangering crews and the public.
Related Resources
- Dispatch Operations — Crews, equipment, overhead assignments, and Wildcad incident tracking.
- Predictive Services — Intelligence, fuels and fire danger, outlooks, and weather products.