The Fire and Aviation Management (F&AM) Program of the San Dimas Technology and Development Center (SDTDC) provides a systematic application of scientific knowledge to create new or substantially improved equipment, systems, materials, processes, techniques, and procedures to meet the objectives and challenges presented to fire and aviation managers.

SDTDC's primary mission is to create tools and processes for use in the field. Publications available online are as follows:

Pulaski and Combination Tool Skilled Grubbing Technique Training Program

Pulaski Tool Sheath A Method To Loosen Up Hoe and Ax Sheath Ends

Lightweight Pressure Regulator With Gage To Reduce Pressure in a Downhill Hose Lay

New and Improved Flap Cup Grinder Disc for Sharpening Fire Handtools

Water-Gate™ Instant Water Barrier

Access Guide for Incident Facilities