December 6, 2002 -- The Blue Ribbon Panel on Federal Aerial
Firefighting is now available.
- Complete report "Federal Aerial Firefighting: Assessing
Safety and Effectiveness"
(PDF File).
- December 6, 2002, News Release.
(MS Word) (PDF
File)
- Joint Statement by USDA Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth and
USDI Bureau of Land Management Director Kathleen Clarke - December
6, 2002.
(MS Word) (PDF
File)
Background
The Chief of the Forest Service and the Director of the Bureau
of Land Management commissioned the Blue Ribbon Panel to identify
facts and key issues related to safety and operational performance.
The scope of the review is broad and includes fixed wing and helicopter
operations, government and contractor operations, and maintenance
and management oversight.
Public Outreach Strategy
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Point of Contact:
Rose Davis, Public Affairs Officer
rzdavis@fs.fed.us
USDA Forest Service, NIFC
3833 S. Development Ave.
Boise, ID 83705
Phone (208) 387-5437
Facsimile: (208) 387-5386
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