The United Aerial Firefighters Association (UAFA) is a trade association representing companies and professionals engaged in aerial wildfire suppression and related aviation services. The organization advocates for policies that enhance the safety, effectiveness, and sustainability of aerial firefighting operations and promotes the role of private aerial resources in supporting federal, state, and local wildfire response efforts.
UAFA typically pursues policies related to wildfire management and suppression funding, federal and state aviation contracting standards, pilot and crew safety regulations, aircraft certification and maintenance requirements, emergency response coordination, and public-private partnerships in wildfire response.
UAFA is primarily funded through membership dues from aerial firefighting companies and industry partners.
Member aerial firefighting operators, aviation service contractors, wildfire suppression aviation firms, and industry safety and training organizations.
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