Burns Interagency Helitack Crew is an initial-attack Exclusive-Use helicopter crew comprised of highly trained and motivated firefighters. Firefighting and aviation are two high risk environments and the combination of the two requires a strong team approach. Our team is comprised of 1 Helitack Foreman, 1 Assistant Helitack Foreman, 2 Helitack Squad Leaders, 1 Senior Firedighter, and 10 helicopter
crewmembers for a total of 15. Burns Helitack is truly an interagency crew with positions funded by both the BLM as well as the USFS and respond to BLM, USFS, and USFW jurisdictions. The Burns Interagency Helitack Crew strive to maintain the highest level of performance and conduct possible within our capabilities as a crew and as individuals. We achieve our goals by upholding the highest standard in teamwork, risk management, physical fitness, and professionalism. It is our goal to preform all missions and assignments safely with pride, integrity, adaptability, and efficiently.
