This study examined the Forestry Service Dispatcher function from various process and technology perspectives in an attempt to identify alternatives for delivering an equivalent level of service in a more cost effective manner.
Detailed baseline data was gathered during dispatch center site visits (Ketchikan, Sitka, and Anchorage) by conducting interviews, collecting existing documentation/artifacts, and shadowing various dispatch center personnel through their daily activities. While this approach allowed the project team to evaluate all aspects of the primary Dispatcher role as well as the secondary roles supporting the dispatching function, the lack of electronic data collection for operational activities resulted in challenges evaluating operational measures, safety metrics, and productivity values. Because of the lack of consistent data, this study analysis is derived from observation, interviews, extrapolated data, and anecdotal information.
19. Tongass Aircraft Emergency Notification Aircraft Incident / Accident Occurs Start Incident Log Overdue Aircraft Bird Strike Lightning Strike Mayday Smoke in Cockpit Malfunction Aero Medical Problem Pilot/Passenger Unsafe Attitude Violation Pilot Duty Limitations Violation Fed Aviation Regulations Jettison or Loss of Cargo/Equipment Engine Malfunction Near Miss Conduct Search & Rescue As Directed Based on Circumstances Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Develop Immediate Plan of Action Notify as Needed - Other Dispatch Centers Forest Aviation Officer (FAO) Flight Services/FAA Airport Manager Vendor Field Camps Other Aircraft Vessels Coast Guard Trooper/Police Hospital Ambulance Fire Department Regional Aviation Officer Forest Supervisor and Forest Engineer District Ranger Administrative Officer Contractor/Owner of Aircraft Law Enforcement Contracting Officer PAO (Public Affairs Officer) Next of Kin (case of death) Complete Incident Log Dispatcher Forest Aviation Officer (FAO) Incident / Accident Concludes False True Incident Log Flight Strip Incident Log Significant Enough For Incident Log False True Dispatcher
20. Tongass Helicopter Emergency Notification Helicopter Incident / Accident Occurs Start Incident Log Overdue Helicopter Bird Strike Lightning Strike Mayday Smoke in Cockpit Malfunction Medical Problem Pilot/Passenger Unsafe Attitude Violation Pilot Duty Limitations Violation Fed Aviation Regulations Jettison or Loss of Cargo/Equipment Engine Malfunction Near Miss Conduct Search & Rescue As Directed Based on Circumstances Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Develop Immediate Plan of Action Complete Incident Log Notify as Needed - Other Dispatch Centers Forest Aviation Officer (FAO) Flight Services/FAA Airport Manager Vendor Field Camps Other Aircraft Vessels Coast Guard Trooper/Police Hospital Ambulance Fire Department Regional Aviation Officer Forest Supervisor and Forest Engineer District Ranger Administrative Officer Contractor/Owner of Aircraft Law Enforcement Contracting Officer PAO (Public Affairs Officer) Next of Kin (case of death) Dispatcher Forest Aviation Officer (FAO) Incident / Accident Concludes False True Incident Log Flight Strip Incident Log Significant Enough For Incident Log False True Dispatcher
21. Tongass Boat Emergency Notification Boat Incident / Accident Occurs Start Incident Log Injured Person Overdue/Lost Vehicle Incident Boat Incident Conduct Search & Rescue As Directed Based on Circumstances Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Develop Immediate Plan of Action Notify as Needed- District Ranger staff Vessels Coast Guard Trooper/Police Hospital Ambulance Fire Department Law Enforcement Complete Incident Log Dispatcher District Ranger District Safety Officer Incident / Accident Concludes False True Incident Log Flight Strip Incident Log Search & Rescue Initiated False True Significant Enough For Incident Log False True Dispatcher
22. Tongass Field Emergency Notification Field Incident / Accident Occurs Start Incident Log Injured Person Overdue/Lost Vehicle Incident Boat Incident Conduct Search & Rescue As Directed Based on Circumstances Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Develop Immediate Plan of Action Complete Incident Log Notify as Needed- District Ranger staff Vessels Coast Guard Trooper/Police Hospital Ambulance Fire Department Law Enforcement Dispatcher District Ranger District Safety Officer District Ranger or Staff Officer Have Authority to Initiate S&R Incident / Accident Concludes False True Incident Log Incident Log Search & Rescue Initiated False True Significant Enough For Incident Log False True Dispatcher
23. Tongass Hazardous Materials Emergency Notification Hazardous Materials Spill Reported Start Incident Log Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Develop Immediate Plan of Action Notify as Needed - Hazardous Materials Coordinator Alt Hazardous Materials Coordinator District Safety Officer District Ranger Law Enforcement Officer Patrol Captain Complete Incident Log Track Progress & Log Activities Dispatcher District Ranger District Safety Officer Incident / Accident Concludes False True Incident Log Incident Log Significant Enough For Incident Log False True Dispatcher
24. Tongass Tsunami Emergency Notification Tsunami Reported Start Incident Log Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Develop Immediate Plan of Action Notify as Needed - Camps Field Crews Boats Aircraft Complete Incident Log Provide Information & Instructions Aircraft Stay Airborne Boats to Deep Water Camps to Remove Vehicles to High Ground Take survival equipment as time allows, radios, sleeping bags, shelter, food, water, clothing, first aid equipment, etc. Monitor Radio for Updates Tsunami Concludes False True Incident Log Incident Log Significant Enough For Incident Log False True Dispatcher
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26. Tongass Monitor Environmental Conditions Monitoring All Radio Transmissions Alert In-Transit & Dispatched Personnel Workflow Periodically Checking Web Resources Radio Equipment IP Radio Automated Flight Following (AFF) Web Resources Recall In-Transit Workflow Dispatcher Conditions Become Unfavorable False True
28. Tongass Dispatch Aircraft Validates Flight Plan Contact Dispatch and Confirm Mission Dispatch Aircraft Track Dispatched Aircraft Workflow Record Return Add to Field Personnel Tracking Schedule for Future Revise Plan Details Create Plan for Immediate Use Check Flight Conditions Monitor Weather for Improvement Dispatcher Aircraft Pilot Weather Aircraft Flight Schedule Aircraft Flight Plan Flight Plan in Order False True Flight Plan Exist False True Resources Available False True Conditions Meet Policy Standards False True Personnel Remaining In Field False True Weather Does Not Improve False True
29. Tongass Dispatch Helicopter Validates Flight Plan Contact Dispatch and Confirm Mission Dispatch Helicopter Track Dispatched Helicopter Workflow Record Return Add to Field Personnel Tracking Schedule for Future Revise Plan Details Check Flight Conditions Helicopter Manager or certified helicopter safety resource must perform preflight and go with the Helicopter Monitor Weather for Improvement Dispatcher Helicopter Pilot Weather Helicopter Flight Plan Flight Plan in Order False True Flight Plan Exist False True Conditions Meet Policy Standards False True Personnel Remaining In Field False True Helicopter Flight Schedule Helicopter Manager Weather Does Not Improve False True
30. Tongass Dispatch Boat Validates Float Plan Activate Float Plan Dispatch Float Track Dispatched Boat Workflow Record Return Add to Field Personnel Tracking Schedule for Future Revise Plan Details Create Plan for Immediate Use Check Float Conditions Monitor Weather for Improvement Dispatcher Boat Pilot Weather Float Plan in Order False True Float Plan Exist False True Resources Available False True Conditions Meet Policy Standards False True Personnel Remaining In Field False True Boat Float Plan Boat Float Schedule Weather Does Not Improve False True
31. Tongass Track Dispatched Aircraft Dispatch Aircraft Workflow En-Route Aircraft Checks-In Every 30 Minutes Dispatcher Attempts to Contact Flight OR deviation from normal route, Unusual weather, Abnormal Flight Occurrence Plotter Plan and Flight Strips Updated Dispatcher Uses Radio AFF Other Dispatched Resources Record Arrival Aircraft Incident Workflow Return Transportation service Requested In-Field Activity Occurs Check-In 15-30 Minutes Overdue False True Dispatcher Contacts Flight False True Flight Arrives At Destination False True Dispatcher
32. Tongass Track Dispatched Helicopter Dispatch Helicopter Workflow En-Route Helicopter Checks-In Every 15 Minutes Dispatcher Attempts to Contact Helicopter OR deviation from normal route, Unusual weather, Abnormal Flight Occurrence Plotter Plan and Flight Strips Updated Dispatcher Uses Radio AFF Other Dispatched Resources Record Arrival Helicopter Incident Workflow Return Transportation Service Requested In-Field Activity Occurs Check-In 15-30 Minutes Overdue False True Dispatcher Contacts Helicopter False True Helicopter Arrives At Destination False True Dispatcher
33. Tongass Track Dispatched Boat Dispatch Boat Workflow En-Route Boat Checks-In Every 30 Minutes Dispatcher Attempts to Contact Boat OR deviation from normal route, Unusual weather, Abnormal Flight Occurrence Plotter Plan and Flight Strips Updated Dispatcher Uses Radio Other Dispatched Resources Record Arrival Field Incident Workflow Return Float Following Coverage Requested In-Field Activity Occurs Check-In 15-30 Minutes Overdue False True Dispatcher Contacts Boat False True Boat Arrives At Destination False True Dispatcher
34. Tongass Alert In-Transit & Deployed Personnel Conditions Arise Requiring that In-Transit & Field Personnel are Alerted Alert Other Dispatch Centers Analog Radio IP Radio Sametime Telephone Fax Weather changes with possibility of field impact Deployed resources report activities impacting other field resources (blasting in flight zone) Alert In-Transit & Deployed Personnel Analog Radio IP Radio Contact Other Nearby Flights, Floats, Field Camps as Conduit to Field Personnel Manage Emergencies Workflow Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Convey Conditions Record Alert Event Details Field Personnel Contacted False True Field Personnel Alerted within Allowed Timeframe False True Recall Event Log Flight Strip Handoff Situation False True Dispatcher
35. Tongass Recall In-Transit Aircraft Conditions Arise Requiring In-Transit Recall Record Recall Event Details Severe Weather Aircraft Incident Alert Other Dispatch Centers Analog Radio IP Radio Sametime Contact Other Nearby Flights, Floats, Field Camps as Conduit to Field Personnel Manage Emergencies Workflow Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Provide Recall Instructions Contact In-Transit & Deployed Personnel Analog Radio IP Radio Telephone Fax Complete Recall Event Details Field Personnel Contacted False True Field Personnel Contact within Allowed Timeframe False True Recall Event Log Flight Strip Recall Event Log Flight Strip Handoff Situation False True Dispatcher
36. Tongass Revise Existing Aircraft Flight Plan Revision Required Change of Plans Conditions Change Procure Airplane Workflow Aircraft Flight Re-Scheduled Aircraft Flight Analysis and Re-Planning Value Added Function Dispatcher Revised and Re-Optimizes the Plan Revised Aircraft Flight Plan Created Revised Aircraft Flight Plan Communicated Procure Equipment Workflow Aircraft Flight Schedule Aircraft Flight Plan Dispatcher Modify Aircraft Assignment False True Modify Equipment False True
37. Tongass Revise Existing Helicopter Flight Plan Revision Required Change of Plans Conditions Change Procure Helicopter Workflow Helicopter Flight Re-Scheduled Helicopter Flight Analysis and Re-Planning Value Added Function Helicopter Manager Revised and Re-Optimizes the Plan Revised Helicopter Flight Plan Created Revised Helicopter Flight Plan Communicated Procure Equipment Workflow Helicopter Manager Modify Helicopter Assignment False True Modify Equipment False True Helicopter Flight Plan Helicopter Flight Schedule
38. Tongass Revise Existing Boat Float Plan Revision Required Change of Plans Conditions Change Procure Boat Workflow Boat Float Re-Scheduled Boat Float Analysis and Re-Planning Most Boat Float Plans are revised by Boat Operator; Dispatch primarily tracks/monitors Revised Boat Float Plan Created Revised Boat Float Plan Communicated Procure Equipment Workflow Dispatcher Modify Boat Assignment False True Modify Equipment False True Boat Float Plan Boat Float Schedule Boat Operator
39. Tongass Schedule New Aircraft Flight Plan New Aircraft Flight Reservation Submitted Email Telephone Walk-Ins Procure Airplane Workflow Aircraft Flight Scheduled Aircraft Flight Analysis and Planning Value Added Function Dispatcher Optimizes the Plan New Aircraft Flight Plan Created Finalized Aircraft Flight Plan Communicated to Requestor Procure Equipment Workflow Aircraft Flight Schedule Aircraft Flight Plan Dispatcher Aircraft Requestor
40. Tongass Schedule New Helicopter Flight Plan New Helicopter Flight Reservation Submitted Email Telephone Walk-Ins Procure Helicopter Workflow Helicopter Flight Scheduled Helicopter Flight Analysis and Planning Value Added Function Helicopter Manager Optimizes the Plan New Helicopter Flight Plan Created Finalized Flight Helicopter Plan Communicated to Requestor Procure Equipment Workflow Helicopter Manager Helicopter Flight Plan Helicopter Flight Schedule Helicopter Requestor
41. Tongass Schedule New Boat Float Plan New Boat Float Plan Submitted Email Telephone Walk-Ins Procure Boat Workflow Boat Float Scheduled Boat Float Analysis and Planning New Boat Float Plan Created Finalized Boat Float Plan Communicated to Requestor Procure Equipment Workflow Most Boat Float Plans are made before contacting Dispatch; Dispatch primarily tracks/monitors Dispatcher Boat Operator Boat Float Plan Boat Float Schedule
42. Tongass Equipment Procurement (Aircraft, Helicopter, Boat) Equipment Request Check Availability of Owned Resources Check Availability Of Contracted Resources Book Resources & Incorporate into Flight/Float Plan Check Availability of Rental Resources Boat Operators and Fleet Managers Procure Boats Resources Available False True Resources Available False True Contract Documents Dispatcher Boat Operator
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44. Tongass Overall Daily Operations Enter Facility Turn on Equipment Announce that Dispatch is Open Verify Today's Schedule Log into Applications Process Flight & Float Requests Actively Monitor Conditions (Weather, Field Communications, etc) Announce that Dispatch is Closed Exit Dispatch Center Process Paperwork Monitor Flights, Floats, Field Personnel Create Tomorrow’s Schedule Respond to Emergencies (Fire, Flight/Float/Field Incidents, etc) Dispatch Flights & Floats Record Returns of Flights & Floats Radio Equipment Workstations IP Radio Lotus Notes Email Sametime Dispatch Messenger Service (DMS) web Email Automated Flight Following (AFF) Web Resources Large Paper Schedule Sheet Paper Dispatch Strips Whiteboard Field Personnel Print and post other centers’ schedules Turn off Equipment Log Off Applications Large Schedule Sheet Dispatch Strips Create Excel Schedule and send to other Tongass centers via DMS Dispatcher
45. Tongass Open Dispatch Center Enter Facility Turn on Equipment Announce that Dispatch is Open Verify Today's Schedule Log into Applications Radio Equipment Workstations IP Radio Lotus Notes Email Sametime Dispatch Messenger Service (DMS) web Email Automated Flight Following (AFF) Web Resources Large Paper Schedule Sheet Paper Dispatch Strips Whiteboard Field Personnel Print and Post other centers’ schedules Fax schedule to contract providers Dispatcher
46. Tongass Track Deployed Field Personnel Open Dispatch Center Workflow Field Personnel AM Check-In Dispatcher Attempts to Contact Field Personnel In-Field Personnel Board Updated Dispatcher Uses Radio Other Dispatched Resources Field Incident Workflow Field Personnel PM Check-In Close Dispatch Center Workflow In-Field Activity Occurs Check-In 30 -60 Minutes Overdue False True Dispatcher Contacts Field Personnel False True Dispatcher
47. Tongass Local Fire Dispatch Type 4 & 5 Fires Fire Reported Fire Incident Log Completed IC & FMO Request Resources From Adjoining Ranger Districts FMO & IC Coordinates Local Fire Response Fire Incident Log Started Fire Incident Log Updated Dispatch Center Coordinates Transportation Type 4 & 5 fires require no involvement of Dispatch Centers Except for Transportation Fire Type Key 5 - Can be extinguished by one single resource 4 - Can be extinguished by several single resources 3 – Increase complexity, several single resources , strike teams, task force, can be divided into divisions 2 – Larger & more complex 1 – Largest & most complex District FMO Fire Extinguished False True Aircraft Dispatcher Fire can be Managed by Local Resources False True Fire Incident Fire Incident Fire Incident Fire Incident Fire Incident Fire Incident District Receptionist Type 4 or 5 IC Fire Escalates Beyond Local Response False True
48. Tongass Fire Dispatch via ROSS Local TYPE 3,2,&1 Local Fire Escalates to Type 3,2,&1 ROSS Information Updated Request for Remote Fire Resources Initiated Fire Incident Logged into ROSS Fire Incident Sheets Completed Fire Incident information is passed to Fire Dispatch Fire Incident Sheets Updated ROSS Incident Closed Fire Dispatcher Coordinates Response Chugach National Forest Provides Resources Resources Ordered from AICC IADP Certification Required Valued added: Training is Focused on ALL-Risk Management, not Just Fire Dispatch Request Escalates Beyond Capabilities Of IADP Expanded dispatch is set up EDRC,EDSD, EDSP,CORD Fire Type Key 5 - Can be extinguished by one single resource 4 - Can be extinguished by several single resources 3 – Increase complexity, several single resources , strike teams, task force, can be divided into divisions 2 – Larger & more complex 1 – Largest & most complex Additional Terms/Roles Key ROSS - Resource Ordering and Status System IADP - Initial Attack Dispatcher EDRC - Expanded Dispatch Recorder EDSD - Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher EDSP - Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher CORD - Coordinator IC - Incident Commander FMO - Fire Management Officer Fire Dispatcher IADP Fire Extinguished False True Fire Incident Fire Incident Fire Incident Fire Incident ROSS ROSS ROSS FMO Type 3 IC Resources Ordered Direct from local False True
49. Tongass Remote Fire Resource Request via ROSS From Chugach directly or AICC for National Deployment Remote Request for Fire Resources Via ROSS ROSS Information Updated EDRC / EDSD Certification Required Valued added : Training is Focused on ALL-Risk Management, not Just Fire Dispatch Determine/Confirm Resource Availability Fire Incident Management Tracked at Remote Site ROSS Pre-identifies Fire Response Resources ROSS Incident Closed Resources Dispatched via ROSS Based on skills ROSS Request Declined Additional Terms/Roles Key ROSS - Resource Ordering and Status System IADP - Initial Attack Dispatcher EDRC - Expanded Dispatch Recorder EDSD - Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher EDSP - Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher CORD - Coordinator IC - Incident Commander FMO - Fire Management Officer Resources Available False True EDRC / EDSD Fire Extinguished False True Resources Allocation Changes False True ROSS ROSS ROSS ROSS AICC & Chugach FMO
50. Tongass Close Office Verify All Flight, Floats, Personnel Accounted For Turn Off Equipment Announce that Dispatch is Closed Exit Dispatch Center Log Out of Applications Radio Equipment Workstations IP Radio Lotus Notes Email Sametime Dispatch Messenger Service (DMS) web Email Automated Flight Following (AFF) Web Resources Dispatcher
51. Tongass Handoff Operations to Another Dispatch Center Event Occurs Requiring Handoff Control Is Passed to Handoff Center Information is Conveyed to Handoff Center Analog Radio IP Radio Telephone Fax Control Is Passed to Originating Center Information is Conveyed to Originating Center Analog Radio IP Radio Telephone Fax Handoff Center Manages Originating Center Activity Dispatcher Event Resolves False True
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53. Tongass Phones, E-mail, Sametime Take and Close Call Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Periodically Check for Email Respond to Sametime Message Respond to Email Message Actively Monitor phone Actively Monitor Sametime Phone Rings False True Dispatcher Sametime Message Arrives False True Email Exists False True
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56. Tongass Contract Inspection (Owned, Leased, and Contracted Aircraft, Helicopter) Quantify & Validate Demand Choose Vendors & Validate Contract Terms Negotiate Terms Record Contract Usage Instructions Pilot Certification Equipment Certification Flight Availability/Commitment Annual Contract Review There is an obligation associated with the contracts Meets Forestry Requirements False True Contract Documents Dispatcher
57. Tongass Rental Agreement Inspection (Aircraft, Helicopter) Annual Rental Review Choose Vendors & Validate Rental Terms Negotiate Terms Record Rental Usage Instructions Pilot Certification Equipment Certification Flight/Float Availability There is no obligation associated with the rentals Meets Forestry Requirements False True Contract Documents Dispatcher
58. Tongass Use & Payment Reporting Data Entry Use & Accounting Data is Collected and Validated Data is Entered into Excel Spreadsheets for Reporting and Analysis Use Information is Synthesized into Final Report Data is Entered into Aviation Business Management System for Payment Sent for Payment Dispatcher Use Report
63. Chugach Aircraft Emergency Notification Aircraft Incident / Accident Occurs Start Incident Log Overdue Aircraft Bird Strike Lightning Strike Mayday Smoke in Cockpit Malfunction Aero Medical Problem Pilot/Passenger Unsafe Attitude Violation Pilot Duty Limitations Violation Fed Aviation Regulations Jettison or Loss of Cargo/Equipment Engine Malfunction Near Miss Conduct Search & Rescue As Directed Based on Circumstances Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Develop Immediate Plan of Action Notify as Needed - Other Dispatch Centers Forest Aviation Officer (FAO) Flight Services/FAA Airport Manager Vendor Field Camps Other Aircraft Vessels Coast Guard Trooper/Police Hospital Ambulance Fire Department Regional Aviation Officer Forest Supervisor and Forest Engineer District Ranger Administrative Officer Contractor/Owner of Aircraft Law Enforcement Contracting Officer PAO (Public Affairs Officer) Next of Kin (case of death) Complete Incident Log Dispatcher Forest Aviation Officer (FAO) Incident / Accident Concludes False True Incident Log Flight Strip Incident Log Significant Enough For Incident Log False True Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Dispatcher
64. Chugach Helicopter Emergency Notification Helicopter Incident / Accident Occurs Start Incident Log Overdue Helicopter Bird Strike Lightning Strike Mayday Smoke in Cockpit Malfunction Medical Problem Pilot/Passenger Unsafe Attitude Violation Pilot Duty Limitations Violation Fed Aviation Regulations Jettison or Loss of Cargo/Equipment Engine Malfunction Near Miss Conduct Search & Rescue As Directed Based on Circumstances Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Develop Immediate Plan of Action Complete Incident Log Notify as Needed - Other Dispatch Centers Forest Aviation Officer (FAO) Flight Services/FAA Airport Manager Vendor Field Camps Other Aircraft Vessels Coast Guard Trooper/Police Hospital Ambulance Fire Department Regional Aviation Officer Forest Supervisor and Forest Engineer District Ranger Administrative Officer Contractor/Owner of Aircraft Law Enforcement Contracting Officer PAO (Public Affairs Officer) Next of Kin (case of death) Dispatcher Forest Aviation Officer (FAO) Incident / Accident Concludes False True Incident Log Flight Strip Incident Log Significant Enough For Incident Log False True Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Dispatcher
65. Chugach Boat Emergency Notification Boat Incident / Accident Occurs Start Incident Log Injured Person Overdue/Lost Vehicle Incident Boat Incident Conduct Search & Rescue As Directed Based on Circumstances Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Develop Immediate Plan of Action Notify as Needed- District Ranger staff Vessels Coast Guard Trooper/Police Hospital Ambulance Fire Department Law Enforcement Complete Incident Log Dispatcher District Ranger District Safety Officer Incident / Accident Concludes False True Search & Rescue Initiated False True Significant Enough For Incident Log False True Incident Log Flight Strip Incident Log Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Dispatcher
66. Chugach Field Emergency Notification Field Incident / Accident Occurs Start Incident Log Injured Person Overdue/Lost Vehicle Incident Boat Incident Conduct Search & Rescue As Directed Based on Circumstances Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Develop Immediate Plan of Action Complete Incident Log Notify as Needed- District Ranger staff Vessels Coast Guard Trooper/Police Hospital Ambulance Fire Department Law Enforcement Dispatcher District Ranger District Safety Officer District Ranger or Staff Officer Have Authority to Initiate S&R Incident / Accident Concludes False True Search & Rescue Initiated False True Significant Enough For Incident Log False True Incident Log Flight Strip Incident Log Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Dispatcher
67. Chugach Hazardous Materials Emergency Notification Hazardous Materials Spill Reported Start Incident Log Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Develop Immediate Plan of Action Notify as Needed - Hazardous Materials Coordinator Alt Hazardous Materials Coordinator District Safety Officer District Ranger Law Enforcement Officer Patrol Captain Complete Incident Log Track Progress & Log Activities Dispatcher District Ranger District Safety Officer Incident / Accident Concludes False True Incident Log Incident Log Significant Enough For Incident Log False True Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Dispatcher
68. Chugach Tsunami Emergency Notification Tsunami Reported Start Incident Log Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Develop Immediate Plan of Action Notify as Needed - Camps Field Crews Boats Aircraft Complete Incident Log Provide Information & Instructions Aircraft Stay Airborne Boats to Deep Water Camps to Remove Vehicles to High Ground Take survival equipment as time allows, radios, sleeping bags, shelter, food, water, clothing, first aid equipment, etc. Monitor Radio for Updates Tsunami Concludes False True Significant Enough For Incident Log False True Incident Log Incident Log Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Weather Dispatcher
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70. Chugach Monitor Environmental Conditions Monitoring All Radio Transmissions Alert In-Transit & Dispatched Personnel Workflow Periodically Checking Web Resources Radio Equipment IP Radio Coast Guard Freq Automated Flight Following (AFF) Web Resources Recall In-Transit Workflow Dispatcher Conditions Become Unfavorable False True Weather
72. Chugach Dispatch Aircraft Validates Flight Plan Contact Dispatch and Confirm Mission Dispatch Aircraft Track Dispatched Aircraft Workflow Record Return Add to Field Personnel Tracking Schedule for Future Revise Plan Details Create Plan for Immediate Use Check Flight Conditions Monitor Weather for Improvement Dispatcher Aircraft Pilot Weather Aircraft Flight Schedule Aircraft Flight Plan Flight Plan in Order False True Flight Plan Exist False True Resources Available False True Conditions Meet Policy Standards False True Personnel Remaining In Field False True Weather Does Not Improve False True Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard
73. Chugach Dispatch Helicopter Validates Flight Plan Contact Dispatch and Confirm Mission Dispatch Helicopter Track Dispatched Helicopter Workflow Record Return Add to Field Personnel Tracking Schedule for Future Revise Plan Details Check Flight Conditions Helicopter Manager or certified helicopter safety resource must perform preflight and go with the Helicopter Monitor Weather for Improvement Dispatcher Helicopter Pilot Weather Helicopter Flight Plan Flight Plan in Order False True Flight Plan Exist False True Conditions Meet Policy Standards False True Personnel Remaining In Field False True Helicopter Flight Schedule Helicopter Manager Weather Does Not Improve False True Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard
74. Chugach Dispatch Boat Validates Float Plan Activate Float Plan Dispatch Float Track Dispatched Boat Workflow Record Return Add to Field Personnel Tracking Schedule for Future Revise Plan Details Create Plan for Immediate Use Check Float Conditions Monitor Weather for Improvement Dispatcher Boat Pilot Weather Float Plan in Order False True Float Plan Exist False True Resources Available False True Conditions Meet Policy Standards False True Personnel Remaining In Field False True Boat Float Plan Boat Float Schedule Weather Does Not Improve False True Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard
75. Chugach Track Dispatched Aircraft Dispatch Aircraft Workflow En-Route Aircraft Checks-In Every 30 Minutes Dispatcher Attempts to Contact Flight OR deviation from normal route, Unusual weather, Abnormal Flight Occurrence Dispatcher Uses Radio AFF Coast Guard Freq Other Dispatched Resources Record Arrival Aircraft Incident Workflow Return Transportation service Requested In-Field Activity Occurs Check-In 15-30 Minutes Overdue False True Dispatcher Contacts Flight False True Flight Arrives At Destination False True Dispatcher Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Flight Strip Flight Strip Flight Strip
76. Chugach Track Dispatched Helicopter Dispatch Helicopter Workflow En-Route Helicopter Checks-In Every 15 Minutes Dispatcher Attempts to Contact Helicopter OR deviation from normal route, Unusual weather, Abnormal Flight Occurrence Dispatcher Uses Radio AFF Other Dispatched Resources Record Arrival Helicopter Incident Workflow Return Transportation Service Requested In-Field Activity Occurs Check-In 15-30 Minutes Overdue False True Dispatcher Contacts Helicopter False True Helicopter Arrives At Destination False True Dispatcher Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Flight Strip Flight Strip Flight Strip
77. Chugach Track Dispatched Boat Dispatch Boat Workflow En-Route Boat Checks-In Every 30 Minutes Dispatcher Attempts to Contact Boat OR deviation from normal route, Unusual weather, Abnormal Flight Occurrence Dispatcher Uses Radio Other Dispatched Resources Record Arrival Field Incident Workflow Return Float Following Coverage Requested In-Field Activity Occurs Check-In 15-30 Minutes Overdue False True Dispatcher Contacts Boat False True Boat Arrives At Destination False True Dispatcher Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Flight Strip Flight Strip Flight Strip
78. Chugach Alert In-Transit & Deployed Personnel Conditions Arise Requiring that In-Transit & Field Personnel are Alerted Alert Other Dispatch Centers Analog Radio IP Radio Sametime Telephone Fax Weather changes with possibility of field impact Deployed resources report activities impacting other field resources (blasting in flight zone) Contact In-Transit & Deployed Personnel Analog Radio IP Radio Coast Guard Freq Contact Other Nearby Flights, Floats, Field Camps as Conduit to Field Personnel Manage Emergencies Workflow Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Convey Conditions Record Recall Event Details Field Personnel Contacted False True Field Personnel Contact within Allowed Timeframe False True Recall Event Log Flight Strip Handoff Situation False True Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Dispatcher
79. Chugach Recall In-Transit Aircraft Conditions Arise Requiring In-Transit Recall Record Recall Event Details Severe Weather Aircraft Incident Alert Other Dispatch Centers Analog Radio IP Radio Sametime Contact Other Nearby Flights, Floats, Field Camps as Conduit to Field Personnel Manage Emergencies Workflow Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Provide Recall Instructions Contact In-Transit & Deployed Personnel Analog Radio IP Radio Coast Guard Freq Telephone Fax Complete Recall Event Details Field Personnel Contacted False True Field Personnel Contact within Allowed Timeframe False True Recall Event Log Flight Strip Recall Event Log Flight Strip Handoff Situation False True Chugach Statusboard Chugach Statusboard Dispatcher
80. Chugach Revise Existing Aircraft Flight Plan Revision Required Change of Plans Conditions Change Procure Airplane Workflow Aircraft Flight Re-Scheduled Aircraft Flight Analysis and Re-Planning Value Added Function Dispatcher Revised and Re-Optimizes the Plan Revised Aircraft Flight Plan Created Revised Aircraft Flight Plan Communicated Procure Equipment Workflow Aircraft Flight Schedule Aircraft Flight Plan Dispatcher Modify Aircraft Assignment False True Modify Equipment False True Chugach Statusboard
81. Chugach Revise Existing Helicopter Flight Plan Revision Required Change of Plans Conditions Change Procure Helicopter Workflow Helicopter Flight Re-Scheduled Helicopter Flight Analysis and Re-Planning Value Added Function Helicopter Manager Revised and Re-Optimizes the Plan Revised Helicopter Flight Plan Created Revised Helicopter Flight Plan Communicated Procure Equipment Workflow Helicopter Manager Modify Helicopter Assignment False True Modify Equipment False True Helicopter Flight Plan Helicopter Flight Schedule Chugach Statusboard
82. Chugach Revise Existing Boat Float Plan Revision Required Change of Plans Conditions Change Procure Boat Workflow Boat Float Re-Scheduled Boat Float Analysis and Re-Planning Most Boat Float Plans are revised by Boat Operator; Dispatch primarily tracks/monitors Revised Boat Float Plan Created Revised Boat Float Plan Communicated Procure Equipment Workflow Dispatcher Modify Boat Assignment False True Modify Equipment False True Boat Float Plan Boat Float Schedule Boat Operator Chugach Statusboard
83. Chugach Schedule New Aircraft Flight Plan New Aircraft Flight Reservation Submitted Email Telephone Walk-Ins Procure Airplane Workflow Aircraft Flight Scheduled Aircraft Flight Analysis and Planning Value Added Function Dispatcher Optimizes the Plan New Aircraft Flight Plan Created Finalized Aircraft Flight Plan Communicated to Requestor Procure Equipment Workflow Aircraft Flight Schedule Aircraft Flight Plan Dispatcher Aircraft Requestor Chugach Statusboard
84. Chugach Schedule New Helicopter Flight Plan New Helicopter Flight Reservation Submitted Email Telephone Walk-Ins Procure Helicopter Workflow Helicopter Flight Scheduled Helicopter Flight Analysis and Planning Value Added Function Helicopter Manager Optimizes the Plan New Helicopter Flight Plan Created Finalized Flight Helicopter Plan Communicated to Requestor Procure Equipment Workflow Helicopter Manager Helicopter Flight Plan Helicopter Flight Schedule Helicopter Requestor Chugach Statusboard
85. Chugach Schedule New Boat Float Plan New Boat Float Plan Submitted Email Telephone Walk-Ins Procure Boat Workflow Boat Float Scheduled Boat Float Analysis and Planning New Boat Float Plan Created Finalized Boat Float Plan Communicated to Requestor Procure Equipment Workflow Most Boat Float Plans are made before contacting Dispatch; Dispatch primarily tracks/monitors Dispatcher Boat Operator Boat Float Plan Boat Float Schedule Chugach Statusboard
86. Chugach Equipment Procurement (Aircraft, Helicopter, Boat) Equipment Request Check Availability of Owned Resources Check Availability Of Contracted Resources Book Resources & Incorporate into Flight/Float Plan Check Availability of Rental Resources Boat Operators and Fleet Managers Procure Boats Resources Available False True Resources Available False True Contract Documents Chugach Statusboard Dispatcher Boat Operator
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88. Chugach Overall Daily Operations Enter Facility Turn on Equipment Announce that Dispatch is Open Verify Today's Schedule Log into Applications Process Flight & Float Requests Actively Monitor Conditions (Weather, Field Communications, etc) Announce that Dispatch is Closed Exit Dispatch Center Process Paperwork Monitor Flights, Floats, Field Personnel Create Tomorrow’s Schedule Respond to Emergencies (Fire, Flight/Float/Field Incidents, etc) Dispatch Flights & Floats Record Returns of Flights & Floats Radio Equipment Workstations IP Radio Lotus Notes Email Sametime Dispatch Messenger Service (DMS) web Email Automated Flight Following (AFF) Chugach Statusboard Web Resources Large Paper Schedule Sheet Paper Dispatch Strips Whiteboard Field Personnel Print and post other centers’ schedules Turn off Equipment Log Off Applications Dispatcher Chugach Statusboard
89. Chugach Open Dispatch Center Enter Facility Turn on Equipment Announce that Dispatch is Open Verify Today's Schedule Log into Applications Radio Equipment Workstations IP Radio Lotus Notes Email Sametime Dispatch Messenger Service (DMS) web Email Automated Flight Following (AFF) Web Resources Dispatcher Chugach Statusboard
90. Chugach Remote Fire Resource Request via ROSS Remote Request for Fire Resources Via ROSS ROSS Information Updated Determine/Confirm Resource Availability Fire Incident Management Tracked at Remote Site ROSS Pre-identifies Fire Response Resources ROSS Incident Closed Resources Dispatched via ROSS Based on skills ROSS Request Declined Teresa, Tara, & Sue NOT certified, but perform Some ROSS functions IADP Certification Required Valued added : Training is Focused on Risk Management, not Just Fire Dispatch Resources Available False True Fire Extinguished False True Resources Allocation Changes False True State Fire Dispatcher Dispatcher ROSS ROSS ROSS ROSS
91. Chugach Local Fire Dispatch Type 4 & 5 Fires Fire Reported Fire Incident Log Completed IC & FMO Request Resources From Adjoining Ranger Districts FMO & IC Coordinates Local Fire Response Fire Incident Log Started Fire Incident Log Updated Dispatch Center Coordinates Transportation Type 4 & 5 fires require no involvement of Dispatch Centers Except for Transportation Fire Type Key 5 - Can be extinguished by one single resource 4 - Can be extinguished by several single resources 3 – Increase complexity, several single resources , strike teams, task force, can be divided into divisions 2 – Larger & more complex 1 – Largest & most complex District FMO Fire Extinguished False True Aircraft Dispatcher Fire can be Managed by Local Resources False True Fire Incident Fire Incident Fire Incident Fire Incident Fire Incident Fire Incident District Receptionist Type 4 or 5 IC Fire Escalates Beyond Local Response False True
92. Chugach Fire Dispatch via ROSS Local TYPE 3,2,&1 Local Fire Escalates to Type 3,2,&1 ROSS Information Updated Request for Remote Fire Resources Initiated Fire Incident Logged into ROSS Fire Incident Sheets Completed Fire Incident information is passed to Fire Dispatch Fire Incident Sheets Updated ROSS Incident Closed Fire Dispatcher Coordinates Response Chugach National Forest Provides Resources Resources Ordered from AICC IADP Certification Required Valued added: Training is Focused on ALL-Risk Management, not Just Fire Dispatch Request Escalates Beyond Capabilities Of IADP Expanded dispatch is set up EDRC,EDSD, EDSP,CORD Fire Type Key 5 - Can be extinguished by one single resource 4 - Can be extinguished by several single resources 3 – Increase complexity, several single resources , strike teams, task force, can be divided into divisions 2 – Larger & more complex 1 – Largest & most complex Additional Terms/Roles Key ROSS - Resource Ordering and Status System IADP - Initial Attack Dispatcher EDRC - Expanded Dispatch Recorder EDSD - Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher EDSP - Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher CORD - Coordinator IC - Incident Commander FMO - Fire Management Officer Fire Dispatcher IADP Fire Extinguished False True Fire Incident Fire Incident Fire Incident Fire Incident ROSS ROSS ROSS FMO Type 3 IC Resources Ordered Direct from local False True
93. Chugach Remote Fire Resource Request via ROSS From Chugach directly or AICC for National Deployment Remote Request for Fire Resources Via ROSS ROSS Information Updated EDRC / EDSD Certification Required Valued added : Training is Focused on ALL-Risk Management, not Just Fire Dispatch Determine/Confirm Resource Availability Fire Incident Management Tracked at Remote Site ROSS Pre-identifies Fire Response Resources ROSS Incident Closed Resources Dispatched via ROSS Based on skills ROSS Request Declined Additional Terms/Roles Key ROSS - Resource Ordering and Status System IADP - Initial Attack Dispatcher EDRC - Expanded Dispatch Recorder EDSD - Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher EDSP - Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher CORD - Coordinator IC - Incident Commander FMO - Fire Management Officer Resources Available False True EDRC / EDSD Fire Extinguished False True Resources Allocation Changes False True ROSS ROSS ROSS ROSS AICC & Chugach FMO
94. Chugach Close Office Verify All Flight, Floats, Personnel Accounted For Turn Off Equipment Announce that Dispatch is Closed Exit Dispatch Center Log Out of Applications Radio Equipment Workstations IP Radio Lotus Notes Email Sametime Chugach Statusboard Dispatch Messenger Service (DMS) web Email Automated Flight Following (AFF) ROSS Web Resources Dispatcher
95. Chugach Handoff Operations to Another Dispatch Center Regularly Scheduled Handoff or Event Occurs Requiring Handoff Control Is Passed to Handoff Center Information is Conveyed to Handoff Center Chugach has scheduled handoffs between Anchorage and Cordova All information is updated in the Chugach Statusboard as the primary method to hand over control (phone and whiteboards are leveraged as backup) Control Is Passed to Originating Center Information is Conveyed to Originating Center Handoff Center Manages Originating Center Activity Analog Radio IP Radio Telephone Fax Analog Radio IP Radio Telephone Fax Dispatcher Chugach Statusboard Shift Back or Event Resolves False True Chugach Statusboard
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97. Chugach Phones, E-mail, Sametime Take and Close Call Monitor Environmental Conditions Workflow Periodically Check for Email Respond to Sametime Message Respond to Email Message Actively Monitor phone Actively Monitor Sametime Phone Rings False True Dispatcher Sametime Message Arrives False True Email Exists False True
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100. Chugach Contract Inspection (Owned, Leased, and Contracted Aircraft, Helicopter) Quantify & Validate Demand Choose Vendors & Validate Contract Terms Negotiate Terms Record Contract Usage Instructions Pilot Certification Equipment Certification Flight Availability/Commitment Annual Contract Review There is an obligation associated with the contracts Meets Forestry Requirements False True Contract Documents Dispatcher Chugach Statusboard
101. Chugach Rental Agreement Inspection (Aircraft, Helicopter) Annual Rental Review Choose Vendors & Validate Rental Terms Negotiate Terms Record Rental Usage Instructions Pilot Certification Equipment Certification Flight/Float Availability There is no obligation associated with the rentals Meets Forestry Requirements False True Contract Documents Chugach Statusboard Dispatcher
102. Chugach Use & Payment Reporting Data Entry Use Data is Collected and Validated Data is Entered into Excel Spreadsheets for Reporting and Analysis Use Information is Synthesized into Final Report Data is Entered into Aviation Business Management System for Payment Sent for Payment Dispatcher Use Report