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Fixed Wing and Single Engine Airtankers

BIA contracts one Airtractor 802F FireBoss and uses additional aircraft on a call-when-needed basis is a single engine airtanker (SEAT) that is equipped with amphibious water floats and capable of delivering retardant, gel or water. These aircraft support areas of Indian Country where there is abundant water sources available. Additionally, the BIA contracts an Aerial Supervision Aircraft and shares 33 SEATs with the Bureau of Land Management to accomplish missions in Indian Country.   

Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide (PMS 505)

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