Robert Ortlund

Served as a Airattack Group Supervisor for aviation fire suppression resources. Working for the State of Arizona Aviation Manager, I managed air space and fire air traffic over emergency fire incidents. Worked with ground personnel on determining use of fire aircraft. Coordinates, assigns, and evaluates the use of these resources in support of the incident objectives. Provides a safe operational environment for incident aircraft, establish chain of command for communication, risk management, radio frequencies, and operational strategy. Develop and present training to cooperators and agency personnel about proper use and deployment of aircraft. Complete payment documents and daily statistics information as per contract agreement. Ensures ATGS air craft meet NWCG Standards. Conduct debriefing with supervisor, pilots and any associated personnel regarding necessary actions, documenting issues, and determining any corrective actions needed. Worked as an ATGS on numerous initial attack, extended attack and Type 1,2,3 fires. Provide for the safety of aviations operations and meet requirements in the NWCG Standards for aerial supervision. Supervisor Darrel Willis, DFFM, 620-463-0105

Worked statewide as Air Attack Group Supervisor for aviation fire suppression resources. Worked for the State Aviation Manager. Coordinates incident airspace, incident air traffic and ground personnel. Supervises Lead Plane Pilots, Aerial Supervision Modules, and Helicopter Coordinators. Reports to the incident commander and helps develop proper strategies for the use of fire fighting aviation. Works on extended attack incidents, also extended attack and type 1,2,3 team fire. Provide the safety and welfare of assigned aircraft on the incident and meets NWCG, AZ- DFFM Standards. Provides documentation for ATGS Aircraft contracts. Create safety first programs and work with both the agency and interagency levels. All duties are the same as the 2024 positions that I occupied as ATGS. Supervisor was Shawn Coleman, DFFM. 1-806-778-2214

I was employed through the Tonto National Forest, but was assigned to work as the Air Attack Supervisor for the Arizona Department of Forestry. I worked out of Falcon Field Mesa Az. as the ATGS for the State of Arizona contract aircraft. I reported to the State Aviation Officer, and coordinated incident airspace, air traffic, and ground coordination for safe and effective fire aviation use and management.

All duties are the same as the 2023 and 2024 ATGS Jobs, Meeting all duties and requirements described by NWCG and AZ-DFFM Standards. My Supervisor was Chuck Tuner, DFFM, 623-208-9843

I was employed as Air Tactical Group Supervisor with the Tonto National Forest as an AD, or call when needed that included all the duties and responsibilities as listed in the previous jobs held by the State of Arizona Department of Forestry. I was Qualified as described in the NWCG standards. I flew over 130 flight hours on multi agency incidents of all sizes. Managed and coordinated incident air traffic and incident air space. Supervisor Travis Stanfill., Phx. Interagency Despatch Center, 1480-457-1555

I Worked through this time period as a Qualified ATGS. Was employed during the Summer Months as an AD, or call when needed. I flew over 400 hours of flight time as an air attack meeting all the NWCG Requirements. Supervisor Travis Stanfill,

Phx Interagency Dispatch Center Mesa Az. 480-457-1555